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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Most of the business districts, such as Makati, Ortigas, Bonifacio Global City...
Last edited: December 01, 2006
History 
The early history of Manila begins in the middle of the sixteenth century, when...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Manila is divided in to sixteen distinct neighborhoods, known locally as...
Last edited: April 04, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Many travelers find that it is helpful to do some reading about the intended...
Last edited: January 20, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Travelers often find it helpful to obtain travel information from tourist...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Manila is a tropical country -- so there are only two seasons: wet and dry...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Many tourists in Manila stay in the Makati area because of its proximity to...
Last edited: December 27, 2006
Public Transportation 
So you want to travel to Manila and use the public transport system... locally...
Last edited: April 10, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
For the most part you don't need a rental car in the Phillipines.  In major...
Last edited: April 11, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Festivals in Manila, like most Filipino culture, usually relate to Catholicism...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Manila is rich with history ( ) and therefore offers much in the way of museums...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Nightlife 
There are three major places to party in Metro Manila = Makati City, Quezon...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
Shopping 
DIVISORIA Night Market is one of the oldest local shopping markets in the city...
Last edited: April 30, 2009
First-time Visitors 
Located in the middle of Southeast Asia, Manila is more popular as a stopover...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Tiendesitas 
TIENDESITAS, lite... "a collection of shops," is a shopping destination in...
Last edited: October 23, 2008
Baywalk 
The rehabilitated Manila Baywalk is the west-facing frontage to Manila Bay...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Corregidor Island 
Geographically, C... is not a part of Manila, but is still part of the province...
Last edited: January 04, 2009
Greenbelt Park 
Greenbelt is a whole city block consisting of 4 (so far) smaller malls called...
Last edited: July 04, 2006
Malate Church 
The patroness of the district of Malate is Our Lady of Remedies or Nuestra...
Last edited: November 25, 2007
Marikina City Footwear Museum 
Its History ----  The Marikina Shoe Museum, the only one in the country, used...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Filipinos love their food -- and the best part about Manila is, almost...
Last edited: July 15, 2008
Barcino Wine and Tapas 
Barcino serves  wines and tapas; they also are wine importers. The place has...
Last edited: December 19, 2008
Paseo Uno 
Paseo Uno is located at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, coffee plus tax and...
Last edited: June 07, 2009
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Inside Philippines: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Philippines Real Estate Mortgage Lenders & Escrow Services Click the...
Last edited: August 17, 2008
Crossing the Border 
aAll foreign visitors must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond...
Last edited: December 17, 2008
Emergencies 
The Philippine Emergency Number is 117. You can dial this from a landline or...
Last edited: May 11, 2009
Important Phrases 
Good Morning - Magandang Umaga Good Afternoon - Magandang Hapon Good Evening...
Last edited: August 09, 2007
Telephones 
This is some basic telephone information useful to ALL visitors. 00 is the...
Last edited: August 09, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is a simple subject: many establishments already incorporates a...
Last edited: May 12, 2009
Don't leave home without it! 
Just a couple of necesities you should not forget to take with you. Liquid hand...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
Transport 
Here are a few links to a variety of information about the transport choices...
Last edited: August 09, 2007
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