Philippines information
โน๏ธย General Information about Philippines
About Philippines
Philippines uses 220V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B and Type C.
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Philippines uses the Philippine peso (symbol: ?), code PHP.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5 and 1 pesos and 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.
Automatic teller machines are common in Philippines. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Philippines is on average 3.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Philippines is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 1,199.04 PHP, which includes 5 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Globe or Smart. Philippines uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Philippines upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Philippines, dial +, then 63 (the country code for Philippines), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Philippines, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In Philippines you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 20-60 km/h (12-37 mph) on undivided highways, 40-60 km/h (24-37 mph) in all built-up areas, 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on motorways and 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on expressways.
๐ตย Budget travel for Philippines?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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Manila
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$2,076.42
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$2,076.42
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๐ย What time is it in Philippines?
15:35:52
๐ย Do I need visa for Philippines?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Philippines
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Philippines?
Temperatures in Philippines (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Philippines
๐ย What regulations are in Philippines?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
See prohibited import list.
Travellers may only export funds exceeding ?10,000 with permission from the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Funds of US$10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, or over must be declared to the customs authorities.
Import regulations
Tobacco:2 reams of tobacco; and
Tobacco:2 tins of tobacco.
Alcohol:Travellers may only import funds exceeding ?10,000 with permission from the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Alcohol:Funds of US$10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, or over must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:Travellers may only import funds exceeding ?10,000 with permission from the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Currency:Funds of US$10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, or over must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Filipino nationals 18 years or over may bring in other goods duty free up to the value of US$2000, and up to the value of US$250 for Filipino nationals under 18.
Other items:Other travellers 18 years or over may bring in other goods duty free up to the value of US$1000, and up to the value of US$250 for travellers under 18.
Dynamite, gunpowder, and other explosives.
Firearms, ammunitions, and weapons of war.
Written of printed articles in any form containing any matter advocating or inciting treason against the government of the Philippines.
Written of printed articles in any form containing any threat to take the life of, or inflict bodily harm upon any person in the Philippines.
Prints articles, films, and other media of an obscene or immoral character.
Objects or medicines intended or adaptable for illegal abortions, and related publications.
Narcotics.
Pets must be accompanied by a health certificate from the relevant government agency at the port of origin. For further information, please visitPet/Animals & Household Plants.
Pet fish require an import permit from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Plants and their derivative products, such as fruit, must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the relevant government agency at the port of origin. For further information, please visitPet/Animals & Household Plants.
Animals and their derivative products require an import permit.
Health regulations
Zika is a risk in the Philippines. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCZika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in the Philippines. For further information, please visit the CDCย Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in the Philippines. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in the Philippines. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.