General Santos Fors & Againsts

Fors

  • Not overfilled with people
  • Great atmosphere for making new acquaintances and friends
  • Current weather is warm
  • Not expensive for living
  • Good safety
  • Mild weather conditions throughout all the year
  • Locals speak English, but do not always form correct sentences, speak briefly the most important
  • Women do not have to worry about safety
  • Road accident rate is pretty low
  • Clean air without pollution
  • Relationship between people and authorities is based on the principles of democracy

Againsts

  • Not appropriate for families with children
  • Students do not score enough for the average educational level
  • Not a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and have some entertainment
  • Not favorable business environment
  • Many smokers
  • Freedom of speech is quite limited
  • Level of medical care is not very sufficient, lack of modern equipment and personnel
  • Slow-moving Internet