It is a choice to make well in advance Steve. I know you will make the right decision for you both. Location will depend on several factors, but being close to family should not be one that is high on that list. You know where we live, and yes we were hit by the first typhoon that passed over our area in Nueva Ecija, and we were lucky as we suffered no damage, but many did. The south islands seem to be in the path of most typhoons as they cross the Philippines and as the latest typhoon destroyed so much over a large area, would you feel safe being there? We feel quite safe here but I know we are too far north for you, but we just visited another forum member on Wednesday who lives in a beautiful area of the Philippines maybe this would be better for you?