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Visa-vis
Most nationalities don’t need
a visa when visiting the
Philippines, provided you do
not stay longer than 30 days,
and have return tickets and
a passport valid for at least
six months. Citizens of India,
China and a select group
of other countries require a
visa – see www.philippine- embassy.org.sg.Air time
3.5 hours (Manila) from
Singapore.
Cash & cards
Filipino currency is the
Philippine Peso (Php). US
Dollars are widely accepted
and ATMs readily available
in major cities. Remember
to have cash available in
the rural areas where ATM
access and exchange rates
may be less favourable.
Weather report
The weather is generally
tropical with hot and humid
conditions. June to November
often experience heavy
rainfall and occasional
typhoons, and March to May
are the hottest months. It’s
generally recommended to
visit from November to April,
when the weather is dry.
Mother tongue
Tagalog and English.
At a glance
Salutations
Filipinos usually greet each
other with a smile and eye
contact. As soon as they make
eye contact they raise and
lower their eyebrows as an
additional greeting sign.
Clocking in
The Philippines, like
Singapore, is 8 hours ahead
of GMT.
The Philippines