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 About Philippines |
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The Philippines is a beautiful country with lots to offer, whether you are just visiting, or planning to move to the Philippines permanently, you will enjoy breath taking scenery, beautiful and friendly natives, and a generally happy atmosphere.
The Philippines consists of 7107 islands. Most of the islands are very small. Many of these small islands as well as the bigger islands have a lot to offer. From the “typical” sun ans sea adventure, to swimming with whale sharks, for those who want to discover geographically interesting landscapes or who want to meet mountain tribes, the Philippines have it all!
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Visas |
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The Philippines requires all foreigners entering the country to have valid passports, although nationals of many countries do not require visas to enter Philippines. Generally, when you come into the country, a visa for 21 days is automatically issued, provided you have proof of onward (or return) journey- in the form of a ticket. However, it’s best to check with the Philippine embassy or consulate closest to home to find out whether you need a visa or not. |
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Education |
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The educational system in the Philippines is modeled after the American system, with English being the language of instruction. There are a large number of schools (government-controlled as well as private) in the country, in which students spend about 12 years, before going on to college, which can take anywhere from four to eight years (the latter in medical or law studies). Beyond this, post-graduate studies can take a further two years. |
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Money and Costs |
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The Philippines is a relatively cheap and economical country to visit. Accommodation, unless you’re a very high-class hotel, is quite affordable, as are even fairly fancy meals. A mid-range hotel room can cost up to around US$10 a night, and a decent meal in a restaurant should be around US$4-5.
Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and large department stores. If you’re thinking of heading off into the more remote parts of the country, then you’d better ensure you’ve got enough cash- in the form of pesos- to tide you over. Neither foreign currency nor credit cards are accepted outside the larger cities and towns.
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Health |
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Except for yellow fever vaccinations (and that too if you’re coming from a yellow fever zone) the authorities do not require you to have any mandatory immunizations. Furthermore, babies less than a year old need not have yellow fever vaccinations- if, however, there is a risk of infection, they may have to be isolated.
The Philippines is a tropical country, and it has all the diseases common in tropical countries- diseases caused by heat, by humidity and insects. The most common illnesses include malaria, hepatitis, rabies and cholera. Wherever it’s possible, you should get yourself vaccinated beforehand. Where it isn’t possible, take whatever precautions you can- drink only boiled or bottled water, don’t eat anything which isn’t freshly cooked or which you think may not have been cooked with hygiene in mind- and keep clean. Take along insect repellent and malaria pills, as the mosquitoes can be carriers of malaria germs, besides being downright irritating.
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Weights & Measures |
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The official system in the Philippines is the Metric system, measuring weight and mass in Kilos and grams, and distance and length in kilometers, and centimeters. |
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Electricity |
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The electricity used in the Philippines is a 240-v AC (50-60HZ), so you will need a converter when traveling from the US. |
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