Philippines

At a glance
Itinerary
Climate & Geography
Population & Language
Notes

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There is so much more to the 7107 pristine islands of the Philippines that make it one of the most dynamic countries in the Southeastern region of Asia. The country consists of three main geographical divisions: Luzon, home to Banaue rice terraces (UNESCO World Heritage), Visayas, where some of the finest beaches and dive spots of the world can be found and Mindanao with Mt Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. Come and explore these tropical jewels with us!

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Geography & Climate

The country consists of three main geographical divisions Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao – each with its own characteristics, sights, sound and flavors that add to the diverse composition of the country. In the north is Luzon, the biggest island and the country’s major metropolis area where the capital city of Manila, and the Banaue rice terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are located. In the center is the Visayas region where some of the finest beaches and dive spots of the world can be found. At the southern tip of the archipelago lies Mindanao with Mt Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.

Travel Seasons

SeasonMonthsDescription

Cool Season	November - February	November to February offer the coolest climate in the entire year, and a good time to experience the longest Christmas season in the world.
Warm Season	March - May	March to May are summer months and the perfect time for sun worshippers and wave riders. Scuba diving, trekking and mountain climbing also find their season this time of the year.
Wet Season	June - October	June to October are the wet, off-peak months and the ideal times to get the best bargains. What ever your plans are and which season you wish to travel, the Philippines will always be a delightful and memorable destination.

Clothing

One can wear any comfortable and light clothes as the weather in the Philippines is generally tropical except for the mountainous ares like Banaue and Baguio in Luzon.

Population & Language info

The total population in Philippines was last recorded at 95.8 million people in 2012.

Filipinos are descendants of Indo-Malay explorers with elements of Chinese, Arab, Spanish and American lineages mixed in. This fusion of ethnicity has given rise to no less than 111 distinct cultural and linguistic groups. Pilipino is the national language, but seven other major dialects are spoken by about 90% of the population. English is also widely spoken and remains the lingua franca of commerce and politics.

Traveling Info

Visa

The Philippines grant a visa-free entry into the country for a maximum stay of 30 days for most nationalities. Follow this link for more information Philippines Immigration Website

Medical Information

Major hospitals are located in the primary cities like Manila and Cebu that offers world-class facilities and technology. Medical Tourism is actually one of the focus to promote by the Philippine Department of Tourism right now. For up-to-date medical information, please visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Practical Information

Difference to Central European Time

PeriodTime difference

Year Round	+06:00 hours to Central European Time

Telephone

Sri Lanka area code is 0063.

Emergency numbers

OfficeNumber

Police	117
Fire Department	116
Ambulance	112

Money

Philippine Peso or PHP. There are a lot of money exchange counters especially in the major Cities and hotels. The usual currency accepted for exchanging are USD, EUR, Singapore Dollar, Hongkong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Korean Won, UK Pound.

Tipping is a simple subject: some establishments already incorporate a "Service Charge" (often designated by "SC" on machine printed receipts) or you tip independently.

Opening Hours

WhereOpening Hours

Banks	Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm
Post Office	Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm
Department Stores	Monday to Friday from 10am to 8:30pm & Weekends from 9am to 9:30pm

Holidays

For up-to-date national holidays, please visit Philippines Holiday Calendar.

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