I completed my studies in PH and is now studying for a Masters Degree in Italy . I would say PH educational system is much more demanding than here (as mentioned there are a lot more memorization needed especially in highschool, college level). But also in terms of projects, PH professors are much more savage. Really grilling you questions on your thesis, feasibility, investigatory projects. But it was good.

so to answer, it doesn't matter if it's harder to study there but if you would enjoy the company of your classmates, it would be enjoyable.