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Pearl of the Orient

Philippines

Philippines

Philippines

Manila

Capital

Manila

Capital

Tagalog, English

Official Languages

Tagalog, English

Official Languages

Philippine Peso (₱)

Currency

Philippine Peso (₱)

Currency

+63

Dialling Code

+63

Dialling Code

Philippines Standard Time (PhST), UTC +8

Timezone

Philippines Standard Time (PhST), UTC +8

Timezone

~114.9 million

Population

~114.9 million

Population

Right

Driving Side

Right

Driving Side

911

Emergency Numbers

911

Emergency Numbers

Pilipinas

The Philippines is a nation shaped by islands and resilience, where every storm is met with a smile, and faith runs as deep as the sea. Here, every chapter of life unfolds in rich colour and sound, like the rainbow-hued jeepneys putt-putting through the streets of Manila.

Hospitality is instinctive; joy contagious. The past lingers in churches and stories, while the future dances in children’s eyes. This is a place that doesn’t demand attention – it draws you in with spirit, softness, and an unshakable sense of belonging.

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Philippines

Adventure,

Philippines

Descending into the secret underworld of Somyot Cave

Mar 25, 2026

Adventure,

Philippines

Descending into the secret underworld of Somyot Cave

Mar 25, 2026

Adventure,

Philippines

Descending into the secret underworld of Somyot Cave

Mar 25, 2026

Culture,

Philippines

Manila’s new generation of traditional clothing makers

Sep 28, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

Manila’s new generation of traditional clothing makers

Sep 28, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

Manila’s new generation of traditional clothing makers

Sep 28, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

Inside the creative corners of Cebu, UNESCO City of Design

Sep 3, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

Inside the creative corners of Cebu, UNESCO City of Design

Sep 3, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

Inside the creative corners of Cebu, UNESCO City of Design

Sep 3, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

A stylist’s guide to the joys of ukay-ukay shopping

Jul 17, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

A stylist’s guide to the joys of ukay-ukay shopping

Jul 17, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

A stylist’s guide to the joys of ukay-ukay shopping

Jul 17, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

In the Philippines, home-like hotels take the stage

May 21, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

In the Philippines, home-like hotels take the stage

May 21, 2025

Culture,

Philippines

In the Philippines, home-like hotels take the stage

May 21, 2025

Adventure,

Philippines

A freediver’s guide to the best beaches in the Philippines

May 20, 2025

Adventure,

Philippines

A freediver’s guide to the best beaches in the Philippines

May 20, 2025

Adventure,

Philippines

A freediver’s guide to the best beaches in the Philippines

May 20, 2025

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