Why Visit the Philippines? Here are 3 Reasons.

#1. Warm and Friendly People 

People in the Philippines (Filipinos) are friendly, warm & hospitable. A lot of Filipinos also speak English, so you can get help and information in most places you go.

#2. Lots of Stunning Places to Visit and Lots of Things to Do

There are so many beautiful places to visit in the Philippines. The Philippines is an archipelago of 7107 islands – lots of bodies of water means lots of tourist destinations!

#3. Cost. Everything is Relatively Cheap in the Philippines

Food, transportation, rentals are cheap. Of course there are pricey places, but there a lot of options for people who are travelling on a budget.

 For more information about the cost of living and prices of common commodities in the Philippines - visit http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Philippines

Philippines Trivia:

•  The average yearly temperature in the Philippines is 26.6°C (79.88°F). There are three seasons: (1) the hot and humid season or summer from March to May; (2) the rainy season from June to November; (2) the cooler season from December to February
• The current population of the Philippines is 103 million
• The Philippines is divided into 3 major islands – Luzon (North) , Visayas (Middle), Mindanao (South)
• The capital of the Philippines is Manila
• The national language of the Philippines is Tagalog. Although there are between 120 and 175 languages, depending on the method of classification.
• Philippine Currency is called Peso
• The name Philippines came from King Philip II