6 reasons to live in Palawan

Mark Villanueva Mark Villanueva
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Uprooting your home and moving is one of the toughest decisions you can make. It requires a huge investment of time, patience and resources. However, finding a place that meets the needs of your family and suits your lifestyle makes it a truly worthwhile endeavor. For this ideabook, we intend to help you decide which place to build your new home by showing you one of the best places to raise a family in the Philippines, Palawan.

1. Cleanest and greenest in the Philippines

Consistently named as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines, makes Palawan as one of the best places in the country to plant your roots and build your home. Having a clean and healthy environment can have significant impact on your physical, emotional and mental well being. It has been known to effectively reduce stress, improve focus and enhance quality of life, perfect for people raising a family.

2. Affordable cost of living

This requires no explanation. Your new home location should be affordable enough to be able to accommodate your budget especially if you're raising a big family. Palawan has one of the lowest costs of living in the country. You can even live inside the city centre at a three bedroom home in Puerto Princesa and still the costs would be reasonable.

3. Perfect blend of urban and rural living

Most of us have always dreamed of moving to the countryside and living the simple life, but so few of us have actually packed our bags. This is because there's a very real concern about available career opportunities in the more rural areas of the country. A problem you won't have in Palawan. It perfectly blends both urban and rural living. Its economy is on the rise, which means there is also a growing list of career opportunities opening up. It's slowly becoming more urbanized with new world-class shopping malls and theaters, so you wouldn't have to go without modern leisure. However, the pace of life in Palawan is still more relaxed, and you're still just a stone's throw away from the countryside and the beautiful and rejuvenating destinations the province has to offer.

4. Stunning landscapes

Speaking of destinations, Palawan has some of the most breathtaking landscapes and sceneries. No wonder it has been listed as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature. From some of the most striking beaches to the most enchanting rainforests on Earth, this is Palawan's true treasure and one of the reasons people who've been there always want to come back.

5. A place of solitude

Perhaps one of the most important factors in deciding where you want to live is how peaceful a place is. We all want a home far away from the noise and the sounds of the bustling city, and Palawan definitely delivers. It offers a tranquil space that's rich in nature and calm, relaxing atmospheres.

6. The locals

A big part of what makes Palawan great is the friendly and hospitable locals who call this place home. This province has a rich culture and tradition which also means they have delicious local cuisines. The best place for any family.

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