This issue, is another Philippines by the number. Lol.
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Yes, that's right. Philippines is one of the 19 best countries to raise a family as voted by the expats.
In a survey conducted by InterNations, the world's largest expat (people who live and work abroad) community. They were asked to rate on 43 different aspects of life on a scale of 1-7. Family Life Index is one of the sub-indexes that is being put into consideration.
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Consists of 45 countries - the expat rated everything from childcare, education, children's health down to its safety.
In order to be included in the index - a country must have at least 31 respondents who particularly raising dependent children abroad.
Philippines is voted as the 17th of 19 best countries to raise a family - for being one of the best in the world for quality education, for family well-being, and being a place that has a friendly attitude towards children.
Finland is expats' favorite country to raise a family. Because none of them has nothing to say negative about the country when it comes to their children's health, safety and well-being or even children's in general. 70% said the quality of education is excellent as compare to the global average of 21%.
Czech Republic is the best gainer from previously 14th to 2nd this year. 74% agreed that education is affordable but the quality is not best of the lots.
Completing the top three is Israel. The nation rose one spot as 81% are happy with the childcare options, the same with the education options with similarly positive reception. 84% expressing general satisfaction.
The rest of the countries are:
4. Austria
5. Sweden
6. Norway
7. Australia
8. Taiwan
9. Belgium
10. Germany
11. France
12. Poland
13. Netherland
14. Luxembourg
15. South Africa
16. Singapore
17. Philippines
18. Mexico
19. South Korea