TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(PHP)
Philippine peso |
| Electrical |
220 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 63, City Code, Manila 2+8/10, Balamban 32+7D, Atimonan
42+7D |
Weather
The Philippines is tropical with just two seasons hot and dry
from November to June and rainy from July to October. Filipinos
will tell you that it is cool from December through February and
they themselves will wear jackets.
Clothing
People in the Philippines dress for the weather (HOT!) Casual
attire during the day for women is light blouses and shorts. For
men collared T- shirts worn over slacks. In the evening skirts
are substituted for shorts and the T-shirts are tucked in.
Business Hours
Most businesses are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays and
8:00 AM till noon Saturdays.
Banks are open from 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
When banking in the Philippines, it is advisable to have your
passport with you for identification.
Language
While there are over 100 regional languages in the Philippines,
the national language is Filipino, with English as the most widely
spoken second language. All business, governmental and legal
transactions are conducted in English.
