PEACE and order remained Davao City’s strongest selling point, an official from the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations, Inc. (Creba)–Davao City Chapter said.
CREBA president Oscar Tabije said the city is enjoying peace and order despite the political situation.
“The strongest point is that we are enjoying peace and order. That’s really a very good observation for us. As long as we maintain the safety of the people in Davao City,” Tabije said, noting that foreigners are coming over to invest in condominium units.
Asked if the political turmoil between the Dutertes and the national government can affect the selling of real estate in the city, Tabije is optimistic that the industry can survive politics.
“In real estate, we like to avoid the political side of it, for us, as long as we are able to provide necessary shelter for our household and families,” he said.
“If there are investors coming in, then well and good, we can always say the political situation will be temporary,” Tabije added.
Based on the latest Numbeo Quality of Life Index ranking, Davao City has the highest quality of life in the country, scoring 107.2, placing it in 4th place overall among the listed Southeast Asian cities.
This score is significantly higher compared to the other Philippine cities included in the list, such as Cebu, which ranked 10th with a Quality of Life Index of 72.9, while Manila trails further behind at 11th place with 52.3.
Among Philippine cities, Davao offers the best overall living conditions according to Numbeo’s indicators, likely reflecting better safety, cost of living, and environmental quality.
When compared within the regional context, Davao’s rating even surpasses major Southeast Asian capitals like Pattaya, Thailand (98.3); Bangkok, Thailand (92.7); Jakarta, Indonesia (79.5); and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (80.5), showing that it performs quite competitively in terms of livability in the region.
The Quality of Life Index estimates the overall quality of life in a city or country, considering factors such as purchasing power, pollution, housing affordability, cost of living, safety, healthcare quality, commute times, and climate.
