Frequently Asked Questions on Philippines | Philippines's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is Philippines.
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What is the official name of Philippines?
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The official name of the country is Republic of the Philippines.
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What is the capital of Philippines?
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The capital of Philippines is Manila.
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What is the government type in Philippines?
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Philippines is a Republic Government.
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What is the currency used in Philippines?
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The currency used in Philippines is Peso.
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What is/are the official language in Philippines?
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Official languages in Philippines are Filipino, English.
Commonly used languages in Philippines are Filipino, English.
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How is the climate like in Philippines?
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The climate of Philippines is Tropical climate with plentiful rain. During the rainy season, from May to November, typhoons occasionally cause great damage..
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What time zone is/are Philippines in?
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UTC plus eight hours.
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What are the races of the people in Philippines?
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In Philippines, you can find 91.5% Christian Malay, 4% Muslim Malay, 1.5% Chinese, 3% other..
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What are the religions found in Philippines?
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You can find 83% Roman Catholicism, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist and other, in Philippines.
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How big is the population in Philippines? What about the literacy level in Philippines?
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There are about 73.9mil people in in Philippines, with about 46% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 94.0% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit Philippines?
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21 day visas are issued on arrival.
59 day visas can be obtained in advance and cost around US$35 for your visit to Philippines.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to Philippines?
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You should have immuisation against Cholera, hepatitis, malaria, rabies for your visit to Philippines.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in Philippines like?
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The power supply in Philippines is 220V, 60 Hz.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in Philippines?
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Philippines adopts the Metric system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to Philippines? Are credit cards accepted in Philippines? What about the tipping practices?
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Tourists can depend on the US dollar, as it is the most recognised currency in the country.
The US dollar is often easier and to change than travellers’ cheques.. International credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely acceptable in Philippines.. Tipping at restaurants is expected..
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Philippines.
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