Economist By Heart

In about 2009 or 2010, a Korean firm eyed Legazpi for the establishment of a retirement hub. Nobody knows what has happened since but recently, another firm, which is of Japanese nationality, is set to construct a retirement centre in the city (according to this article entitled " Residential, Commercial, Retirement Centre Soon to Rise in Legazpi City "). These developments indicate Legazpi's marketability for retirement hubs. The city has picturesque views and, at times, relaxing weather, which both attract oldies to retire in the city. However, the city government must complement this potentials with medical tourism to sustain its marketability in such industry.  Imposing quality controls in a way that all hospitals in the city must comply with may not be an effective solution since only very few of these hospitals have enough funds and budget for such expensive aims. The one thing that the LGU can do however is to do "certifications" whereb

View from Brgy. Lamba. Photo by Dexter Baldon, grabbed from wikipedia.com. The views in Barangays Taysan and Estanza in Legazpi City are unparalleled elsewhere. The potentials are way up high. These places can be world-class tourist destinations as one person often puts it.  Venturing into Maslog and Lamba areas can be just as fascinating. The southern parts of Legazpi are full of so many hidden destinations waiting to be unraveled. Other municipalities and cities in Albay can be explored further to see what these places can offer. The LGUs may work hand in hand with national agencies in transforming Legazpi into a full-blown resort city (an article will be posted discussing and describing the economic benefits of a resort city) where these displaced families are given priority in jobs. Bed-and-Breakfast inns and bigger resorts or hotels could be suitable in these areas.  This type of industry needs different kinds of services and goods to support them so they can tap t