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Tips&Tops

• Any person carrying in eYcess of ,

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Manila must declare them upon arrival.

• To purchase items in small businesses, fromstreet

vendors,orotherinformallocations,itisnecessary

to use Filipino pesos. Manila is overflowing with

banks, as well as currency eYchange locations, a

service found inmany hotels.

• It is important to take into account the

Philippines eYperiences periods of crime, it is

thus recommended that if one is to travel on foot,

precautions must be taken and luYury articles

need to be kept at a minimum on your person.

• If youwish tostay formore than2 days inManila,

a special 7isa is required which must be procured

beforehand. A normal travelling visa works for

any period of time not eYceeding 2 days.

• The climate in Manila is quite tropical and

agreeable. It is most convenient to take articles

of clothing that are both like and breathable,

preferably cotton. Sunblock is indispensable,

especially for light skinned travelers.

• When asking for directions and even when

soliciting the prize of an item in a department

store, Filipinos will always agree to help even if

they§re not particularly informed. This is matter of

culture, andmight create confusion, given the local

enthusiasm to assist. In spite of this, it is best to

ensure one has received the correct information.

• Filipinos are in general quite amiable.

/evertheless, strict behavioral rules eYist and

are enforced. If one is a guest at a home, one must

attend with a bottle of liquor, ®owers, or simply

not arrive emptyhanded. At some establishments,

diningwithoneshands is thenorm, andeven then

certain rules eYist. It is best to first observe the

local manners, and to act in an overall respectful

manner to give the best impression.

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