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Ayala Avenue at Makati Avenue
Makati City 1200
Philippines
T: (63 2) 813 8888
F: (63 2) 813 5499
Local Time
11.51am (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 31C/88F
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, Manilla is a teeming 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 stop-over for further travel, the more persistent will discover its friendliness and charm. The Makati business district is the headquarters of the biggest domestic and international banks.Plug Type
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LanguageFilipino; English is also widely spokenPopulation10 millionTime ZoneGMT + 8 hours

MeasuresMetricVoltage220Mobile 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 1,5,10 and 25 centavos, 1, 5 and 10 pesos; and 10, 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 HoursShopping mall hours are open 10 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 10 pm on weekends.
Public Health
A health certificate is not are 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.
 
We recommend you drink bottled water during your stay. Bottled water is found in every room.
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 humid temperatures ranging from 22C to 33C  (72F to 92F) throughout the year.
Five-Day Forecast
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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mostly cloudy and humid with t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Sunny, Thunder Showers

Sunny, Thunder Showers

Clouds and sun, humid; a p.m. t-storm
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Morning thunderstorms; overcast, humid
High: 29C
Low: 25C
High: 84F
Low: 77F
Cloudy

Cloudy

Cloudy, a t-storm around in the p.m.
High: 29C
Low: 26C
High: 84F
Low: 79F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and humid; a p.m. t-storm or two
High: 29C
Low: 25C
High: 84F
Low: 77F
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