MasterCards, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, JCB.

Most establishments in Metro Manila and other provincial capitals accept most international credit cards. But when travelling around the islands, make sure you carry enough cash as ATMs are less common outside cities.

Average temperature of 25°C to 32°C

March to May - Hot and dry months
June to October - Wet season
Novemeber to February - Cool and windy

Bring light and breathable clothes. When visiting the mountain regions, use warm and insulated clothing.

For formal occasions, men can wear dinner jackets with ties or the Phillipines barong tagalog. Women can use cocktail dresses or long gowns.

When visiting churches, temples, mosques, or other places of worship, use your discretion and do wear the appropriate clothing. Avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, and slippers.

Goverment offices: 08:00 am to 5:00pm, weekdays
Malls: 10:00 am to 09:00 pm daily
Banks: 09:00 am to 3:00 pm, weekdays
ATM: 24 hours daily

To reach other parts of the country, you can easily travel by air, land or sea. Commerical carriers have scheduled flights to major destinations and island resorts, while bus terminal have daily rides to the provinces and other cities as early as 06:00 am to 12:00 mid-night.

You can go around the city in jeepneys, metered taxis, buses, rapid transit systems like the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), tricycles, and rent-a-car services.

TAXI
You can hail one from anywhere and almost all drivers speak and understand English. Flag down rates may change so don't forget to ask your hotel what the standard charge is. Be sure the meter is turned on before you go.