Actual statistics from "The World Health Report 2000 - Health systems: Improving performance."
The U. S. health system spends a higher portion of its gross domestic product than any other country but ranks #37 out of 191 countries according to its performance. However, the US ranks #1 in health expenditure per capita,  while Philippines ranks 60 in the overall health system performance and 124th in the health expenditure per capita.

The Philippines is the largest English-speaking country in Asia, and their fluency is really beneficial for tourists. Dental surgeries in the Philippines are equipped with up-to-date technology. Medical specialists in the Philippines are one of the best practitioners in Asia, and most of them have graduate medical training in the US or in Europe. Private medical centers in Metro Manila are ISO compliant and are well-equipped.

Food in the Philippines is a mixture of eastern and western cuisine. Its rich history has afforded the country the cooking influences of the Malay, Spanish and Chinese cultures. The Philippine cuisine is often labeled as bland and mild, with preference for the sour and savory. This is a suitable introduction for those with sensitive taste buds. Rice is a staple food that is served with most meals.

Metro Manila, the capital, has many modes of transportation available. Taxis are air-conditioned and can be found practically anywhere. As for sights, parks, old cities, malls and museums are there to attract any kind of person.