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Pick a country for the practical facts you need before you land: currency and live exchange rate, language, capital, plug type and voltage, which side of the road they drive on, time zone and emergency numbers — plus its top destinations and airports.
Philippines
The Philippines is a scattering of over 7,000 islands where turquoise lagoons, world-class diving and dramatic rice terraces sit alongside a uniquely Spanish-and-American-influenced Southeast Asian culture. From the chaotic energy of Manila to the postcard beaches of Palawan and Siargao, it rewards island-hopping travellers with some of the region's friendliest welcomes.
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Currency
PHP
— Philippine Peso
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Language
Filipino / English
Capital
Manila
Plug type
A, B, C
· 220V, 60Hz
Driving side
Right / Derecha
Time zone
PHT (UTC+8)
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Daily budget
$25-35/day budget/económico · $55-90/day mid-range/gama media
SIM / mobile data
Globe, Smart — SIMs at airport kiosks / en quioscos del aeropuerto
Emergency numbers
911 All emergencies / Todas las emergencias
Bank holidays / closures
Holy Week
Top destinations
Airports
USU
Francisco B. Reyes Airport
KLO
Kalibo International Airport
CEB
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
PPS
Puerto Princesa International Airport
DGT
Sibulan Airport
Border crossings
✈️ Kalibo International Airport
✈️ Mactan-Cebu International Airport
✈️ Ninoy Aquino International Airport
✈️ Puerto Princesa International Airport
