The Philippines as Asia's No. 2 English-Speaking Destination

The Philippines ranks No. 2 in Southeast Asia for English proficiency, with a 2025 EF score of 569 and global rank of 28. English is widely used because of its long history in Philippine education, government, business, and daily life. This makes the country easy for tourists, students, digital nomads, and business travelers to navigate. Combined with its 7,000+ islands, beaches, diving sites, culture, food, and friendly people, the Philippines is an excellent destination to visit and explore.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-03
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23916478
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Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
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Abstract

The Philippines ranks No. 2 in Southeast Asia for English proficiency, with a 2025 EF score of 569 and global rank of 28. English is widely used because of its long history in Philippine education, government, business, and daily life. This makes the country easy for tourists, students, digital nomads, and business travelers to navigate. Combined with its 7,000+ islands, beaches, diving sites, culture, food, and friendly people, the Philippines is an excellent destination to visit and explore.

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