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1 Garden Way
Ortigas Centre
Mandaluyong City 1650, Philippines
T: (63 2) 633 8888
F: (63 2) 631 1067

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Local Time

2.50pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather

High: 32C/90F

Low: 26C/79F

Thunderstorms

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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

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.

Five-Day Forecast Today Tomorrow Friday Saturday Sunday
Thunderstorms Cloudy and very humid High: 32C Low: 26C High: 90F Low: 79F	Thunderstorms Morning thunderstorms; cloudy, humid High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F	Thunderstorms Morning thunderstorms; cloudy, humid High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F	Thunderstorms Morning thunderstorms; clouds and humid High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F	Thunderstorms Morning thunderstorms; cloudy, humid High: 29C Low: 25C High: 84F Low: 77F