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Philippines ranked 14th as the happiest place on Earth

Jul 6, 2009 23:14

There are things in life that money cannot buy, happiness being one of them. No amount of money can buy peace and joy. True peace and happiness, that is. According to the 2009 Happy Planet Index (HPI) published by the New Economics Foundation, the Philippines is the 14th happiest place in the world but reportedly has a low life satisfaction rating.

The HPI measures happiness according to a country's average life expectancy, quality of life data, and environmental track record.

Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, followed by Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guatemala, Vietnam, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Brazil and Honduras.

Completing the top 25 are:
11. Nicaragua
12. Egypt
13. Saudi Arabia
14. The Philippines
15. Argentina
16. Indonesia
17. Bhutan
18. Panama
19. Laos
20. China
21. Morocco
22. Sri Lanka
23. Mexico
24. Pakistan
25. Ecuador

Malaysia is in 33rd place. Thailand (41). Singapore (49). South Korea (68). Japan (75). Hongkong (84).

So what can I say? Let us all be happy and merry and not worry so much.

God bless us all!

You can view the complete list here.



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scoobydoo says...
The following is a quote from happyplanetindex.org :

"The HPI is not an indicator of the happiest country on the planet, or the best place to live. Nor does it indicate the most developed country in the traditional sense, or the most environmentally friendly. Instead, the HPI combines all of these providing a method of comparing countries’ progress towards the goal of providing long-term well-being for all without exceeding the limits of equitable resource consumption."

Jul 07, 2009 13:17
 
 
juniper says...
Singapore at 49? Wow, sad.

The bad news is that happiness does cost the earth. According to the survey: "Life satisfaction and life expectancy combined have increased 15 percent over the 45-year period, but it has come at an earth-shattering cost--an increase in ecological footprint per head of 72 percent."

Jul 07, 2009 15:43
 
 
ShiningStar says...
I've noticed that less developed nations tend to be happier and more fulfilled then developed ones. I guess people appreciate things more when they normal things become privilige.

Jul 07, 2009 17:55
 
 
techguy says...
Can you be happy even if you're poor? Can you be happy seeing your children starving? On the other hand, can money bring you happiness? If yes, what kind of happiness is that?

To me, regardless of our status in life, if we have God in our life - we will be happy.

Jul 07, 2009 18:10
 
 
ShiningStar says...
@Jerry: To that extent no one is going to be Happy. The little expectation you have in life the easier it is to keep going. I think that's what makes lesser developed countries more fulfilled.

Jul 07, 2009 18:48
 
 
techguy says...
@ShiningStar: I agree with you. Live a simple life, simple things and never give up on life's challenges. Thanks.

Jul 07, 2009 18:57
 
 
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About Jerry Liao

Jerry Liao is an IT consultant in the Philippines who conducts seminars on various tech topics. He is a regular columnist of Manila Bulletin, a member of the academe, a system developer and a system analyst. He is a frequent fixture in press conferences and tech launchings, most of which are posted at infochat.com.ph. He loves to tinker with the latest gadgets and gizmos, but his most cherish possession are his children.

 
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