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Welcome to Metro Manila
Quick Facts
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Location: |
Manila lies at the mouth of the Pasig River on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, which is on the western side of Luzon. |
 Rizal Park |
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Cities: |
Makati, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Taquig, Valenzuela |
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Land area: |
636 sq km |
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Population: |
12,000,000 |
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Language/Dialect: |
Tagalog, English |
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Climate: |
March to May is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 22-32. June to October is rainy. November to February is cool; temperatures range from 22-28C. Average humidity is 77%. |
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Visa Requirements: |
For tourists:
- Free entry if staying a maximum of 21 days
- For longer stay, you need to get a visitor's visa on any Philippine consulate on your country or to the Philippine Embassy in Manila.
- Passports should be valid 6 months beyond planned exit.
For Balikbayans: (including former Filipinos)
-Free one year visa (including spouse and kids
but only when they're traveling with you, otherwise they need to get a visa)
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How to get there: |
Book a flight to Manila via Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
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Money/Credit cards: |
-Exchange for Philippine peso at currency exchange counter at the airport or other local banks.
1USD = 50PHP (approximate)
-Not all establishments accept credit cards but you can get peso by withdraw money from local ATM using your credit card/debit card. It is advisable to use Hongkong Bank ATM machines as other machines place a daily limit on the amount of money you can withdraw.
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Local transportation: |
Taxi, Bus, Jeepney, FX, Tricycles, Pedicabs, Van for Hire |
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Electricity: |
220V 60HzHz |
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Airport taxes: |
All Airport taxes are included in the price of your plane ticket.
Before departing the Philippines, you need to pay a terminal fee worth Php550 (USD$11) |
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