The Philippine Retirement Agency (PRA) has named Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental as the best place to retire in the Philippines. According to PRA data, the city scored an average of 87.48 percent over Cebu and Bacolod.
The award, called Best Retirement Area Deemed as Retiree-Friendly (RADAR), is based on criteria set by the United Nations, International Living, World Health Organization, and other international organizations. Factors for judging include the cost of living, friendliness of locals, climate, health care, and peace and order.