Cebu City (and the greater Cebu area) is perhaps the most liveable location for expats in the Philippines. It has a lot of the amenities that foreigners enjoy like nightlife and dining options, while not being so crowded and chaotic as Manila, and having a fairly well run international airport. There are a number of excellent day-trip options from Cebu, and you'll find that the number of single ladies ready and interested in meeting a foreigner in greater numbers than elsewhere in the country.