Travel to the Philippines

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A country which is comprised of a large series of islands, the Philippines is regarded as one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. Here you will find a list of resources to use in case you are interested in visiting yourself.

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A country which is comprised of a large series of islands, the Philippines is regarded as one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. Here you will find a list of resources to use in case you are interested in visiting yourself.

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Philippines - Wikipedia
The Philippines (/ˈfɪləpiːnz/ (About this soundlisten) FIL-ə-peenz; Filipino: Pilipinas [ˌpɪlɪˈpinɐs] or Filipinas [ˌfɪlɪˈpinɐs]), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas),[a] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the weste
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines
Best Places to Stay in Philippines - Lonely Planet
A list of the best places to stay in the Philippines.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/in-location/sleeping/best-places-to-stay-in-philippines/a/nar/ab8e4275-1cf4-41ff-a597-631579e09a9a/357304
Comprehensive Guide of Where to Stay in the Philippines
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, as a tourist it can be difficult to figure out where to stay in the Philippines! We found in some areas, it wasn't as overcrowded or overly touristy which means you are able to enjoy the Philippine culture and meet some very friendly locals! Check out the guide here....
https://www.travellingking.com/where-to-stay-in-the-philippines/
How to Visit the Philippines on a Budget - Nomadic Matt
Today’s guest post comes from Will Hatton from The Broke Backpacker. He’s an adventurer and location independent entrepreneur who has spent a great deal of time in the Philippines. Sadly, I’ve only been to the Philippines once and it was just for a very short period of time. But
https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/philippines-on-a-budget/
The Philippines: a guide to the best islands | Travel | The Guardian
Six of the country's 7,000-plus islands were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan; many of the others badly need tourists to return. Local writer Aya Lowe picks out the best places to go
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/nov/27/philippines-best-islands-after-typhoon-haiyan-tourists
Philippines Travel Guide | Travel + Leisure
The Philippines, a country of islands, is popular for its water and land activities. For the fish at heart, checking out the surfing and scuba diving is a must – you can become certified before you leave – and for those wanting to take in the rich land with a verdant landscape, d
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/philippines
Philippines Travel Guide and Travel Information | World Travel Guide
Immerse yourself in everything Filipino; history, culture, local cuisine & mesmerising scenery. World Travel Guide helps you discover the true realms of Philippines.
https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/philippines/
Philippines | Travel guide, tips and inspiration | Wanderlust
Philippines travel guide, including map of the Philippines, top Philippines travel experiences, tips for travel in the Philippines, plus where to see rice terra
https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/guides/philippines
13 Things You Should Understand Before Traveling The Philippines
The Philippines is an amazing country full of some of the friendliest people on the planet, but there are a few simple things you should understand before traveling to this beautiful island nation.
https://www.gettingstamped.com/things-understand-before-traveling-philippines/
The Philippines for Beginners - Lonely Travel
The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't-worry-be-happy vibe, soothing for first-time visitors. Alas, volatile weather and natural disasters can mess up trips in a hurry,
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/the-philippines-for-beginners-7-first-timer-fails-to-avoid-on-your-trip/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2763f0c

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Republic of the Philippines Republika ng Pilipinas (Filipino)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: " Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa" ^[1] "For God, People, Nature and Country"
Anthem: Lupang Hinirang (English: "Chosen Land")
Great Seal Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas (Filipino) Great Seal of the Philippines
Show globe Show map of ASEAN Location of the Philippines (green) – in Asia (light green & dark grey) – in ASEAN (light green)
Capital	Manila^a 14°35′N 120°58′E / 14.583°N 120.967°E / 14.583; 120.967
Largest city	Quezon City 14°38′N 121°02′E / 14.633°N 121.033°E / 14.633; 121.033
Official languages	Filipino English
Recognized regional languages	19 languages Aklanon Bikol Cebuano Chavacano Hiligaynon Ibanag Ilocano Ivatan Kapampangan Kinaray-a Maguindanao Maranao Pangasinan Sambal Surigaonon Tagalog Taūsug Waray Yakan^[2]
Protected auxiliary languages	Spanish Arabic^[4]
Other recognized languages	Official and national sign language^b Filipino Sign Language
Ethnic groups (2015)	32.9% Visayan 29.5% Tagalog 10.1% Moro 10% Ilocano 5.8% Bicolano 2.8% Kapampangan 1.6% Igorot 1.5% Pangasinense 1.5% Chinese 3.3% others ^{[citation needed]}
Religion	Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Protestantism Islam Buddhism Hinduism ^[5]
Demonym(s)	Filipino (masculine or neutral) Filipina (feminine) Pinoy (colloquial masculine or neutral) Pinay (colloquial feminine)
Government	Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic

• President	Rodrigo Duterte
• Vice President	Maria Leonor Robredo
• Senate President	Vicente Sotto III
• House Speaker	Alan Peter Cayetano
• Chief Justice	Diosdado Peralta

Legislature	Congress
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation of the republic ^f

• Independence from Spain declared	June 12, 1898
• Treaty of Paris (1898) / Spanish cession ^d	December 10, 1898
• Malolos Constitution / First Philippine Republic ^f	January 21, 1899
• Tydings–McDuffie Act	March 24, 1934
• Commonwealth of the Philippines	May 14, 1935
• Treaty of Manila / Independence from United States ^e	July 4, 1946
• Current constitution	February 2, 1987

Area
• Total	300,000^[6]^[7] km² (120,000 sq mi) (72nd)
• Water (%)	0.61^[8] (inland waters)
• Land	298,170
Population
• 2015 census	100,981,437^[9] (13th)
• Density	336/km² (870.2/sq mi) (47th)
GDP (PPP)	2020 estimate
• Total	$1.110 trillion^[10] (27th)
• Per capita	$10,094^[10] (112th (2019))
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	$383 billion^[10] (32nd)
• Per capita	$3,484^[10] (125th (2019))
Gini (2015)	44.4^[11] medium · 44th
HDI (2018)	0.712^[12] high · 106th
Currency	Peso (₱) (PHP)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+8 (Not Observed)
Date format	mm-dd-yyyy dd-mm-yyyy (AD)
Driving side	right,^[13] formerly left before 1947/1948
Calling code	+63
ISO 3166 code	PH
Internet TLD	.ph
Website National Government Portal Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
^ While Manila proper is designated as the nation's capital, the whole of National Capital Region (NCR) is designated as seat of government, hence the name of a region. This is because it has many national government institutions aside from Malacañang Palace and some agencies/institutions that are located within the capital city.^[14] ^ Article 3 of Republic Act No. 11106 declared the Filipino Sign Language as the national sign language of the Philippines, specifying that it shall be recognized, supported and promoted as the medium of official communication in all transactions involving the deaf, and as the language of instruction of deaf education.^[15]^[16] ^ The 1987 Philippine constitution specifies "Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis."^[17] ^ Filipino revolutionaries declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, but Spain ceded the islands to the United States for $20 million in the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, which eventually led to the Philippine–American War. ^ The United States of America recognized the independence of the Philippines on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila.^[18] This date was chosen because it corresponds to the U.S. Independence Day, which was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until May 12, 1962, when President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, shifting it to June 12, the date of Emilio Aguinaldo's proclamation.^[19] ^ In accordance with article 11 of the Revolutionary Government Decree of June 23, 1898, the Malolos Congress selected a commission to draw up a draft constitution on September 17, 1898. The commission was composed of Hipólito Magsalin, Basilio Teodoro, José Albert, Joaquín González, Gregorio Araneta, Pablo Ocampo, Aguedo Velarde, Higinio Benitez, Tomás del Rosario, José Alejandrino, Alberto Barretto, José Ma. de la Viña, José Luna, Antonio Luna, Mariano Abella, Juan Manday, Felipe Calderón, Arsenio Cruz and Felipe Buencamino.^[20] They were all wealthy and well educated.^[21]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Philippines - Wikipedia
The Philippines (/ˈfɪləpiːnz/ (About this soundlisten) FIL-ə-peenz; Filipino: Pilipinas [ˌpɪlɪˈpinɐs] or Filipinas [ˌfɪlɪˈpinɐs]), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas),[a] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the weste
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines
Best Places to Stay in Philippines - Lonely Planet
A list of the best places to stay in the Philippines.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/in-location/sleeping/best-places-to-stay-in-philippines/a/nar/ab8e4275-1cf4-41ff-a597-631579e09a9a/357304
Comprehensive Guide of Where to Stay in the Philippines
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, as a tourist it can be difficult to figure out where to stay in the Philippines! We found in some areas, it wasn't as overcrowded or overly touristy which means you are able to enjoy the Philippine culture and meet some very friendly locals! Check out the guide here....
https://www.travellingking.com/where-to-stay-in-the-philippines/
How to Visit the Philippines on a Budget - Nomadic Matt
Today’s guest post comes from Will Hatton from The Broke Backpacker. He’s an adventurer and location independent entrepreneur who has spent a great deal of time in the Philippines. Sadly, I’ve only been to the Philippines once and it was just for a very short period of time. But
https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/philippines-on-a-budget/
The Philippines: a guide to the best islands | Travel | The Guardian
Six of the country's 7,000-plus islands were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan; many of the others badly need tourists to return. Local writer Aya Lowe picks out the best places to go
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/nov/27/philippines-best-islands-after-typhoon-haiyan-tourists
Philippines Travel Guide | Travel + Leisure
The Philippines, a country of islands, is popular for its water and land activities. For the fish at heart, checking out the surfing and scuba diving is a must – you can become certified before you leave – and for those wanting to take in the rich land with a verdant landscape, d
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/philippines
Philippines Travel Guide and Travel Information | World Travel Guide
Immerse yourself in everything Filipino; history, culture, local cuisine & mesmerising scenery. World Travel Guide helps you discover the true realms of Philippines.
https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/philippines/
Philippines | Travel guide, tips and inspiration | Wanderlust
Philippines travel guide, including map of the Philippines, top Philippines travel experiences, tips for travel in the Philippines, plus where to see rice terra
https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/guides/philippines
13 Things You Should Understand Before Traveling The Philippines
The Philippines is an amazing country full of some of the friendliest people on the planet, but there are a few simple things you should understand before traveling to this beautiful island nation.
https://www.gettingstamped.com/things-understand-before-traveling-philippines/
The Philippines for Beginners - Lonely Travel
The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't-worry-be-happy vibe, soothing for first-time visitors. Alas, volatile weather and natural disasters can mess up trips in a hurry,
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/the-philippines-for-beginners-7-first-timer-fails-to-avoid-on-your-trip/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2763f0c

Republic of the Philippines Republika ng Pilipinas (Filipino)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: " Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa" ^[1] "For God, People, Nature and Country"
Anthem: Lupang Hinirang (English: "Chosen Land")
Great Seal Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas (Filipino) Great Seal of the Philippines
Show globe Show map of ASEAN Location of the Philippines (green) – in Asia (light green & dark grey) – in ASEAN (light green)
Capital	Manila^a 14°35′N 120°58′E / 14.583°N 120.967°E / 14.583; 120.967
Largest city	Quezon City 14°38′N 121°02′E / 14.633°N 121.033°E / 14.633; 121.033
Official languages	Filipino English
Recognized regional languages	19 languages Aklanon Bikol Cebuano Chavacano Hiligaynon Ibanag Ilocano Ivatan Kapampangan Kinaray-a Maguindanao Maranao Pangasinan Sambal Surigaonon Tagalog Taūsug Waray Yakan^[2]
Protected auxiliary languages	Spanish Arabic^[4]
Other recognized languages	Official and national sign language^b Filipino Sign Language
Ethnic groups (2015)	32.9% Visayan 29.5% Tagalog 10.1% Moro 10% Ilocano 5.8% Bicolano 2.8% Kapampangan 1.6% Igorot 1.5% Pangasinense 1.5% Chinese 3.3% others ^{[citation needed]}
Religion	Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Protestantism Islam Buddhism Hinduism ^[5]
Demonym(s)	Filipino (masculine or neutral) Filipina (feminine) Pinoy (colloquial masculine or neutral) Pinay (colloquial feminine)
Government	Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic

• President	Rodrigo Duterte
• Vice President	Maria Leonor Robredo
• Senate President	Vicente Sotto III
• House Speaker	Alan Peter Cayetano
• Chief Justice	Diosdado Peralta

Legislature	Congress
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation of the republic ^f

• Independence from Spain declared	June 12, 1898
• Treaty of Paris (1898) / Spanish cession ^d	December 10, 1898
• Malolos Constitution / First Philippine Republic ^f	January 21, 1899
• Tydings–McDuffie Act	March 24, 1934
• Commonwealth of the Philippines	May 14, 1935
• Treaty of Manila / Independence from United States ^e	July 4, 1946
• Current constitution	February 2, 1987

Area
• Total	300,000^[6]^[7] km² (120,000 sq mi) (72nd)
• Water (%)	0.61^[8] (inland waters)
• Land	298,170
Population
• 2015 census	100,981,437^[9] (13th)
• Density	336/km² (870.2/sq mi) (47th)
GDP (PPP)	2020 estimate
• Total	$1.110 trillion^[10] (27th)
• Per capita	$10,094^[10] (112th (2019))
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	$383 billion^[10] (32nd)
• Per capita	$3,484^[10] (125th (2019))
Gini (2015)	44.4^[11] medium · 44th
HDI (2018)	0.712^[12] high · 106th
Currency	Peso (₱) (PHP)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+8 (Not Observed)
Date format	mm-dd-yyyy dd-mm-yyyy (AD)
Driving side	right,^[13] formerly left before 1947/1948
Calling code	+63
ISO 3166 code	PH
Internet TLD	.ph
Website National Government Portal Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
^ While Manila proper is designated as the nation's capital, the whole of National Capital Region (NCR) is designated as seat of government, hence the name of a region. This is because it has many national government institutions aside from Malacañang Palace and some agencies/institutions that are located within the capital city.^[14] ^ Article 3 of Republic Act No. 11106 declared the Filipino Sign Language as the national sign language of the Philippines, specifying that it shall be recognized, supported and promoted as the medium of official communication in all transactions involving the deaf, and as the language of instruction of deaf education.^[15]^[16] ^ The 1987 Philippine constitution specifies "Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis."^[17] ^ Filipino revolutionaries declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, but Spain ceded the islands to the United States for $20 million in the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, which eventually led to the Philippine–American War. ^ The United States of America recognized the independence of the Philippines on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila.^[18] This date was chosen because it corresponds to the U.S. Independence Day, which was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until May 12, 1962, when President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, shifting it to June 12, the date of Emilio Aguinaldo's proclamation.^[19] ^ In accordance with article 11 of the Revolutionary Government Decree of June 23, 1898, the Malolos Congress selected a commission to draw up a draft constitution on September 17, 1898. The commission was composed of Hipólito Magsalin, Basilio Teodoro, José Albert, Joaquín González, Gregorio Araneta, Pablo Ocampo, Aguedo Velarde, Higinio Benitez, Tomás del Rosario, José Alejandrino, Alberto Barretto, José Ma. de la Viña, José Luna, Antonio Luna, Mariano Abella, Juan Manday, Felipe Calderón, Arsenio Cruz and Felipe Buencamino.^[20] They were all wealthy and well educated.^[21]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Travel to the Philippines

A country which is comprised of a large series of islands, the Philippines is regarded as one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. Here you will find a list of resources to use in case you are interested in visiting yourself.

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