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A far better choice would be Belize, if you like Philippines-like climate. It is common law, where the basic rule of law is the 12-person jury, like the United States or Great Britain or Canada.
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Belize? I thought there is an open hunting season on gringos, you know like Guatemalans crossing the border etc...
Belize has the third highest murder rate in the world in 2016!!!
http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2016/02/belize-ranks-3-of-10-countries-with-worlds-highest-murder-rates/Better choice is Costa Rica. Lots of gringos. Nice climate. Plenty of gated communities para todos que no hablar español.
I guess if he's moving there, he better learn Spanish.