Asia
Philippines
7,000 islands, white beaches, rice terraces and the friendliest welcome. Say mabuhay, island-hop, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 02:39
- Currency
- PHP
- Calling code
- +63
- Capital
- Manila
- Languages spoken
- English, FIL
Respect & manners
- Register on eTravel (free) before you fly to the Philippines.
- Filipinos are warm and polite: "po" and "opo" show respect to elders.
- Dress modestly in churches.
- Tipping is appreciated: about 10% if service is not included.
- Keep calm and smile in tense situations: shouting makes people lose face.
- Drug laws are extremely severe.
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