Do you want to live in the province or in the city?

Hi chiwasaki! I live in Laguna! And I work here, too. The office is near my home unlike yours. One hour! That's a long travel! Don't you get tired of traveling everyday? ^^ I have lived in Manila before because I have worked there but I do still go home to the province every weekend. If I have to choose between my life there before and my life here now, I would prefer my life here now in the province. I would prefer to live here. Not just because it's near to my workplace, but because it's not that polluted here like in Manila. There's not much passenger buses. Not much squatters. There not much shopping temptations! We do have a Robinson's Mall here and a local shopping center and lots of boutiques but it's nothing compared with the malls in Manila. When I was in Manila I spent a lot of money on shopping. So here in the province, I am able to save. Cheers. ^^

I always will want to live in the city.City is the place where you got to meet every kind of people and you will get maximum exposure about all the things.City is the place where you will have great places for entertainment.CIty is the place where you can see hot girls,just enjoy with them and these kind of stuffs.Yes but the province life is also beautiful,but when it comes to fill your pocket for your stomach then city is the perfect place.

I am now living here at Muntinlupa near in metro manila. I like to live in that city but unfortunately we go up here the high point of Muntinlupa. Rizal is a good place i like there also but most part i wanted is mostly part of south.

I worked in Manila but then, had to go back to the province to be with my husband and daughter. So, here in the province i am now working and i can make the comparison. I really liked it here in the province, because firstly, i don't have to rush in going to work and vice versa , because jeepneys abound. The air is fresh in the province. Pay is a bit smaller in the province, but when i run out of money, we can always borrow from my parents or parents in law. Life here in the province is at a slower paced, whereas in Manila, it's always as if everybody is in the rush.

i do prefer living in the province... less people... less pollution... less crime... lifestyle is simpler, fresh air,.... life in the city is expensive... everytime you step out your house you need to have money...

My father is also from Rizal and I love it there too. MY husband also love to go there when we come home to visit. We live in the city now because my hubby's work is located here. In summer, he has some days off and we go to the province. When I think of province I want to see nature and peace... but I don't see myself living there. We have a summer house in another province and the place to go there is limited. Yes there is already malls and cinemas and hospital for safety within the reach. But I still find that limited. Fresh air at the province is something I miss once in a while, but the convenience of having everything you need and having a greater number of places to go within the city is also a good thing. SInce my husband work has to be in the city, I chose the city... MAybe I am like this because Im still young. Maybe after retirement, I sure Id want to live in the province where there's fresh air and peace. But for now, I enjoy the city.

i am now living in the province. I love the ambience here unlike in the city but i don't like to stay here in our house, i want to see other places and find where my heart really belongs.

At the moment I live in the city because of work, but I would love to live in the country side as well, if given the chance. It is my goal to move outside the city eventually.

I like to live in the city. If I don't have enough money, I can earn by looking for a job. It's more easy to look for jobs in city than in province. If I have much money, I'll spend them on very many services in this city which you can't find them at a province. And I'll spend money to solve the problem of noise, polluted etc... Wish you're happy!

Me also because my family now in SJDM Bulacan, one ride to SM Fairview so no problem. Besides congested, poluted also, noisy and not really safe to live for. But too far from the city is not really like. School in our place is ok because UP Diliman is good enough for riding..

city as in mm only? or city which means "component city" in the provinces? i would prefer to be in those component cities. in terms of personal income, i could get by the daily life even though with more limited opportunities. in terms of entertainment and social activities, most provinces (ex. mine) are somewhat similar to those in the big city. and i'm not much of an outgoer really. i've worked in mm for several months. and i know how hard everyday life is. even as typical as commuting to work is a struggle. in the province, going to work would only take a few minutes with one or two rides or no ride at all. though being in the big city has its perks, it choose to live in the province. (except if you are referring to province as the "province-rural type thing". that is another story.

Hello.. At the moment, I'm living in a city but I came in a province.. I like to live in the city rather than in our place. I kinda like it here. So many opportunities for me and I think, I could really improve myself by living in a city. :) Although, I like the fresh air in our province unlike here, the air is polluted, but I can take it.

I am not sure what province means but I think it's like living in the country right? I would say then that I like the province because that's where I live. The more woods there are the better! I like being able to see the stars at night! I only lie visiting the city. The city is too loud and crowded. At night the city's light block out the stars. Plus if ou live in the city everbody lives so close! I like houses spaced out. I also like the province because we can have a garden and animals.

I love staying in the city. But it is really expensive to stay there. But stores are available almost 24 / 7.

I have experienced living both in the province and in the city. And now that I am living in the city, all I can say is that I want to go back to the province! I am tired of the noise and the pollution here in the city and also tired of the high cost of living here... I miss my life in the province where everything seems so simple and I found more peace in there...

First of all, I would like to say that you picked a very interesting topic for discussion. Rizal? That's in Luzon or Mindanao? I am currently residing in my husband's area - the city of Davao. I just have to say that I prefer to live in a municipality. My hometown is in the province of Lanao del Norte. A municipality near Iligan City. Well, maybe I was really used to living in a quiet, small town compared to I am now. Maybe, its just that I am still adjusting to this big city! Living in a big place is difficult, especially if you just go on public transpo and your work is so far from your home. It also a wider range of people you have to deal with, unlike in small urban areas, in just a matter of time... You can be well-known!lol anyway, it also depends in the city though... I love some cities and I would definitely buy a home if I had the chance! I can consider living in a city - if its not too big and when its very convenient and practical for your living. But I have to say, I think its better to live in the province.

I prefer living in a province rather than to be in a concrete jungle, where all kinds of pollution is ever present. Moreover, I can have enough sleep because the environment is tranquil and calm.

I live at the heart of Cebu City. I am accessible to anywhere i will go frm church, malls, markets and school. I've always dream to have a place of my own where if i need some time to relax or a quiet time in mountain side or in a beach side. Hopefully one day.

Hi chiwasaki! How I wish I can live in the country/rural area. But my work is in the city so I have to live with in a city life. When i have a few days off, i go visit my parents who is living in the country. I like it there because the air is so fresh, no noisy busses and horns of cars. And the atmosphere is just so fresh. And time isn't running fast. there.

well, as for me i would like to live where i was born. i was born in Cebu City Philippines. Cebu now a days is a progressive city just like manila. i work here in manila since i was graduated last 2002 till at this present. i choose to work here in manila coz of the wage value unlike our place still in minimum wage. it's a practical way for me to work here rather than to working were i was born.