The Philippines may have over 7000 coral islands, some of the best diving, snorkeling and beach destinations, and may even have the best island
parties, but it's the people and their culture that makes this land special.
Get lost in Manila, see a Crucifixion enactment in Pampagna, visit the 17th
Century site of Vigan or stain your hands as you eat a delectable mango on
Guimaras Island. at To get under Filipino skin, read 'Great Philippene Jungle Energy Cafe' by Alfred A Yuson, watch 'Back to Bataan' and listen to
'Anak' by Freddie Aguilar.
Information
Capital: Manila
Official Languages: Filipino, English
Government: Republic
Currency: Peso
Time Zone: +8:00 GMT (2½ hrs ahead of India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0063
When to Visit
Best time to visit: September to mid-May. The average temperature in Philippines is 27.7°C with an average high of 34°C in May and average low of 22°C in January and February.
What to Eat and Drink
Filipino cuisine is a bold combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavours and is not heavily spiced. Rice is staple, accompanied with chicken, pork, beef and seafood dishes. Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, banana, guava and papaya are favourites.
What to eat and drink
Lechón: Whole roasted pig
Longganisa: Philippine sausage
Adobo: Chicken or pork braised in garlic, vinegar, oil and soy sauce
Dinuguan: Pig's blood soup
Kare-kare: Oxtail and vegetables cooked in peanut sauce
Crispy pata: Deep-fried pig’s leg
Hamonado: Pork sweetened in pineapple sauce
Guyabano: Juice made from soursop fruit
San Miguel beer
What to Buy
Barong shirts,
brands for less, coconut dishware, art, shoes, weaves, textiles.
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