Emergency Contacts

An experienced traveler would know the value of keeping emergency numbers. So, keep a mental note of these essential numbers:

The International Telephone Code for Philippines is + 63

The two main City Area Telephone codes in Philippines are:

Cebu- + 6332
Manila- + 632

Often, the emergency numbers in Philippines vary according to the city or province.

However the numbers to dial at any time of any emergency are:
Police-117
Fire-116 or 757

Singapore Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Embassy of Singapore in Manila, Philippines
35th Floor, The Enterprise Center
6766 Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas
Makati City
Philippines
Phone: 632-7512345
Fax: 632-7512346

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.
  

Let's Play Dress Up!

Before you embark on this wonderful journey, here are some useful dressing tips:

• Dress for the (hot) weather! Light clothing would be ideal as temperatures range from 8°F/25°C to 90°F/32°C, with mean humidity at 77%.
  

• You could very well sport a tan during the hot and dry months from March to May, so remember to bring your sunblock lotion or tanning oil!

• During the rainy months from June to October, or if you are setting out for the mountainous areas, never leave home without an umbrella or a rain coat!

• Comfortable yet sturdy footwear would be useful as traveling around the islands would involve some walking.

• Informal wear is generally acceptable. Dining establishments and hotels usually do not impose a dress code although shorts and slippers may be deemed inappropriate.

• On formal occasions, men can either wear the traditional Barong Tagalog or a suit-and-tie.