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Don't drink tap water
Tap water is not drinkable in the coutry, always buy bottled water!. Read full tip...
Rule of the Thumb
When going to places like Divisoria or Recto, be sure to handle your valuabes well and be on guard for snatchers who prowl around the area. It pays to be cautious than be sorry. . Read full tip...
Foreign currency exchanges
There are a lot of Foreign Exchange centers in the country, even in streets. However, it would be wiser to have your foreign money converted in Banks and the Exchange centers in malls. They...Read full tip...
A warning to shutterbugs
Metro Manila may offer a whole lot of photo-worthy sights, but trigger-happy photographers are advised to refrain from showing their camera, especially in the streets of Manila and Quezon City. ...Read full tip...
Dealing with street beggars
The streets are almost always full of persistent beggars. Some of them stay in one place while some actually roam around and try to catch attention by knocking on vehicles' windshields or poke you...Read full tip...
Taxis in Manila
Be wary of taxi drivers who doens't reset the taxi meter. This is rampant so be sure to keep on your guard or else you'll pay more than what is due. The taxi meter starts at 30 pesos around the city...Read full tip...
Antique pieces must have certification
If you are to bring out antique pieces, traditional sculptures and works of art from the country, be sure that they are accompanied by a certificate from the National Museum or else they will be confiscated...Read full tip...
Don't bring Philippine money at your departure
Taking PhP5,000.00 (five thousand Philippine pesos) out of the country is prohibited.. Read full tip...
Commute in Manila
While hopping on a cab may make your life as a commuter in Manila easier, watch out some cab drivers will not set the meter back. Meters should start 30 PHP in the city. Taking cabs in rush hours (7-10am...Read full tip...
Watch your step!
Watch your step when walking around crowded streets, you might step on nasty things like spit or pee (in the corners of walls and pillars.) The handrails found in train stations and public stairs...Read full tip...
Public Urinals
There are numerous pink urinals scattered in Manila, and as much as it is tempting to take a leak there (especially when you REALLY got to go), it's advisable to stick to the cleaner Johns in the...Read full tip...
Coron
Diving in the Barracuda Lake includes a steep climb up the razor sharp limestone cliff with your scuba gear on. The hike is about a kilometer long, and watch out the wooden handles are not that safe...Read full tip...
Talkative taxi drivers
Some taxi drivers might be very nice and talkative, few cases were reported where a taxi driver was curious about a visitor's itinerary in the Philippines and once he learned that you are about to travel...Read full tip...
It's a crime to take home white sand from Boracay
It's against international and local laws to take any amount of white sand from Boracay as souvenir. If you are caught having any amount of it (whether on a bottle, on a plastic, etc.), you will be imprisoned...Read full tip...