Money Tips

• Relish in the joys of haggling! Bargaining for the best price is perfectly all right in public markets.

• The Philippine monetary unit, the Peso, is usually preferred for transactions.

• Do not worry if you do not have enough Pesos. Money-changing shops are can easily be located in key cities and towns.

• Tipping is expected for many services. The standard amount is 10% of the total bill.

• Tipping is optional on bills that include a service charge, which is often 10% as well of the total bill.

• Do keep a watchful eye on your belongings and if possible, keep them close to you at all times.