Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Asia's Eighteen Most Competitive Countries for 2024

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Asia's Eighteen Most Competitive Countries for 2024

After being adrift for the past three years, Singapore climbed three rungs and regained the top spot in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking in 2024 against a field of 67. Coming in ahead of Switzerland and Denmark, the Republic posted robust performances across all four categories that comprise economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.

In Southeast Asia, Thailand comes second . In this year’s rankings, Indonesia has surpassed Malaysia, which dropped to 34th place from 27th in 2023 due to currency depreciation and political uncertainties. Indonesia’s rise underscores its enhanced economic performance and stability. Bris highlights Southeast Asia’s robust economic performance this year, except for Malaysia’s decline. Indonesia’s competitiveness surge is attributed to improved economic indicators, capital attraction, and GDP growth.

The IMD World Competitiveness Center (WCC) uses four indicators to determine the rankings for its annual WCR: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure. The WCR evaluates 67 countries’ long-term well-being beyond GDP, considering social, cultural, and sustainability aspects through global surveys and statistical analysis.

Note that the Philippines is last. I am so ashamed of the Philippines Standing- being an American Citizen with Filipino Ancestry. The Philippines should do better next year, I hope. Meanwhile here are 21 interesting facts about the Philippines that you should know.

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2024/05/twenty-one-interesting-facts-about.html

Lastly, I hope THD Activity will resume the Travel Series initiated by Galen last January. I recommend that the Philippines will be the next country featured. If you are a THD resident and enjoyed the previous Travel series let THD management know of your desires.

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree