ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Manila

GEOGRAPHY

Holding nearly 7,107 islands Philippine owns an area of 300,000 sq km, this group of islands are located between Taiwan and Borneo. Filled with islands and natural attractions Philippine can promise you a good experiance.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 100 Million. Muslims account for about 5% of the population.

CLIMATE

Philippines has a Tropical Rainforest Climate all over the country due to its geographical location.The temperature will range from 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) to nearly 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Generally the cooler days are  felt during the month ofJanuary while the warmest will be during the month of May.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Philippine owns many languages which can range from 120 to 150 based on the way we classify it. But Filipino and  English are considered official.

LOCAL TIME

GMT+8 hrs throughout the year

BUSINESS HOURS

Government & Private: 8 AM to 5 PM

HOLIDAYS
Independence Day : June 12th
New Years Day : January 1st
Day of Valour   : April 9th
Labor Day        : May 1st
Ninoy Auino Day: Augest 21
Christmas Day : December 25th
National Heros Day : Last Monday of Augest.
All Saints Day : November 1st
Last Day of the Year.

Based on the lunar calandar:
Edul Fitr

CURRENCY

Philippine Peso

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/Medical/Fire: 117