Climate: The Philippines offers a warm tropical climate with Three distinct seasons. The Cool - dry season is from November to February , and the wet season is from June to October and hot - dry season from March to May.
Religion: Some 80% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 15% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.
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 Citizens of the following countries require visas, Albania, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Vietnam, Brazil, Israel, Romania and Sri Lanka
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Temperature: November to May: 22°C to 32°C and fron June to October: 22°C to 28°C (wet season). The average humidity year round is 77%
Languages: Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino, which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education. 
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Currency: The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments. |
Electricity: 220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.
Health risks: Malaria, typhus, cholera, hepatitis, and rabies Enjoy Scuba diving Philippines at Captn Greggs |
Visas: For most foreign visitors visas are not needed for stays of less than 21 days. Three-month visas can be obtained in advance and cost around US$35. Multiple-entry visas (lasting six and 12 months) are also available but are expensive and only allow for stays of 59 days at a time. Visa extensions are possible and generally faster to obtain in regional areas. |
