GENERAL INFORMATION Philippine
ENTRY REGULATIONS:
A valid passport is required of all visitors. Visitors, except those from countries with which the Philippines has no diplomatic relations, may enter the country without visas and stay for 21 days provided they hold an onward or return ticket. Visas may be obtained from any Philippine Diplomatic or Consular office abroad.

CLIMATE:
Round-the-year warm climate, characterized by relatively high humidity, mild temperatures, abundant rainfall and gentle winds with three pronounced seasons: rainy from June to October; cool and dry from November to February and hot from March to May.
CURRENCY:
Local currency is the Philippine Peso (PhP). The Philippine peso is pegged to the Canadian dollar at a rate of 35.00 PhP to the CAD$, although the rate varies depending on the exchange rate.
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts, 60 cycles. Most hotels also have 110-volt outlets.
LANGUAGE:
Filipino and English with over a hundred dialects spoken across the country.

HEALTH REQUIREMENT:
Vaccination certificates are usually not required. Check with your local health authority for change in requirements.

AIRPORT FACILITIES & TAX:
The Philippines has two international airports - the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and the Mactan International Airport in Cebu. Departure tax for international flights is approximately CAD$20.00. Domestic taxes vary according to how many "legs" of travel one flies.
SHOPPING:
The Philippines teems with great shopping bargains and treasures. Malls and department stores are abundant in and out of the city. Some of the best buys are hand-woven fabrics from different regions.

CUISINE:

Philippine cuisine is a blend of Chinese, Spanish and local culinary arts. Every region has its own unique cuisine. In Manila, specialty restaurants serve international food, regional Philippine dishes and seafood.
For more information on the Philippines, click on www.philippines.com