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1 Garden Way
Ortigas Centre
Mandaluyong City 1650, Philippines
T: (63 2) 633 8888
F: (63 2) 631 1067
Local Time
10.13am (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 32C/90F
Low: 25C/77F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
The capital city of the Philippines with a population of 10 million, Manila is a busy metropolis marked by examples of colonial architecture that survived the bombing of the city during World War II. While many people use Manila only as a stopover for further travel, the more persistent will discover its friendliness and charm.Plug Type
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LanguageTagalog; English is also widely spokenPopulation10 millionTime ZoneGMT + 8 hoursMeasuresMetricVoltage220Mobile PhonesGSM 900/1800
Visas
Most foreign visitors do not need visas for stays of less than 21 days. Three-month visas can be obtained in advance and cost around USD 35. For more detailed information on visa requirements, please visit the Republic of the Philippines Web site.Visa Requirements from the Republic of the Philippines
Currency

The national currency of the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP), which is composed of 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10 and 25 centavos, 1, 5 and 10 pesos; and 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 notes.

Cash and travelers cheques can be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.PHP 1.00 equals:
.02
US Dollar (USD)
.02
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.01
Euro (EUR)
.01
British Pound (GBP)
.17
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
.96
Indian Rupee (INR)
2.37
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.03
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.03
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
A 12% VAT tax applies to all food, shopping and hotel purchases in Manila.
Tipping
A service charge of 10% is usually added to hotel and restaurant bills. If not, a 10% tip is appropriate for waiters.
Business Hours
Bank Hours9 am to 3 pm, Monday through FridayOffice Hours8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (Government)
9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday (Commercial)Shop HoursMost shopping malls are open from 10 am to 9 pm daily.
Public Health
A health certificate is not required for entry to Manila. However, it's always wise to check your health before travelling. International medical services in Manila are of a high standard and are readily available.
 
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila recommends drinking bottled water during your stay, and provides this to you, in your room, free of charge.
Dress
Cotton is the best choice for clothing in Manila. A lightweight t-shirt and shorts or jeans are appropriate for daily wear. Jackets are good to have during rain storms or the occasional cool period. For formal occasions, men wear a coat and tie or a traditional Barong Tagalog, tailored slacks and leather shoes. Women will often wear cocktail dresses with a light shawl.
Weather
Weather in Manila is generally warm and pleasant throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 22C to 33C  (72F to 92F) throughout the year.
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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and very humid with thunderstorms
High: 32C
Low: 25C
High: 90F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 30C
Low: 25C
High: 86F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a thunderstorm
High: 30C
Low: 25C
High: 86F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Cloudy

Cloudy

Cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm
High: 29C
Low: 26C
High: 84F
Low: 79F
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