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3001 Roxas Boulevard
Pasay City 1305
Philippines
T: (63 2) 523 7011
F: (63 2) 522 3985
Local Time
9.58pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 33C/91F
Low: 26C/79F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
The capital city of the Philippines with a population of 10 million, Manila is a teeming metropolis marked by exemplary colonial architecture, friendliness and charm.  While the city is often a stop-over for travelers, it is fast becoming a popular location for both business and tourism.Plug Type
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LanguageTagalog; English is also widely spokenPopulation10 millionTime ZoneGMT + 8 hoursMeasuresMetricVoltageMobile 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). Coins come in denominations of 1,5,10 and 25 centavos, 1, 5 and 10 pesos; and 10, 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 Hours9am to 3pm, Monday to FridayOffice Hours8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Government)
9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday (Commercial)
Shop HoursShopping mall hours are 9 am to 6 pm daily.
Public Health
A health certificate is not required for entry to Manila. International medical services in Manila are of a high standard and are readily available.
 
Traders Hotel, Manila recommends drinking bottled water during your stay. A bottled water will be provided in your room free of charge.
Dress
A lightweight t-shirt and shorts or jeans are appropriate for daily wear. Jackets are good to have during rain storms or on occasional cool period. For formal occasions, men wear coat and tie or a traditional Barong Tagalog, tailored slacks and leather shoes. Women often wear cocktail dresses with a light shawl.
Weather
Manila is tropically warm year-around. Temperatures range from 22C (72F) to 33C (92F).  The rainy season is from July to October.
Five-Day Forecast
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Cloudy with a t-storm this afternoon
High: 33C
Low: 26C
High: 91F
Low: 79F
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Overcast with a thunderstorm
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
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Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm
High: 32C
Low: 25C
High: 90F
Low: 77F
Cloudy

Cloudy

Cloudy with a thunderstorm
High: 32C
Low: 25C
High: 90F
Low: 77F
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Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 32C
Low: 25C
High: 90F
Low: 77F
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