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QUICK INFO
https://www.google.com/travel/
This can connect you to cheaper flights and hotel booking websites/apps. Look for the DOT Quality Seal when booking your accommodation, restaurant, travel agency, transport and other services.
eTravel
Philippine Travel Information System is FREE. You can register 72 hours or 3 days before arriving to the Philippines.
Travel PH
Official app of the Department of Tourism.
Filipinos and the Philippines love Facebook. This is a better and faster communication channel compared to do doing email, Instagram, or calling hotlines (always busy).
Offline Map/ Google Map/ Waze
Major cities and much of rural areas have mobile and internet signal. Check travel destination for coverage issues. Familiarized travel destination street map and emergency numbers before departure for easier travel.
Powerbank
To avoid hassle and device getting hack, bring high-capacity power bank for charging devices.
Travel Insurance
Better safe than sorry. Get a wide coverage international travel insurance in case you need medical attention.
Anti - Theft bag and accessories
Lets be honest, nobody want to lose anything valuable while vacationing. Get anti - theft bags if planning to walk in crowded places or commute in busy streets.
Language Translator App
If you are not fluent in English (international language) or not familiar with the dialect of your destination, download an offline translator app to help you communicate better.
If it's your first time to come to the Philippines, you may read additional resources below to have a better grasp of our country. If you have been here a few times, well have more fun and just love.
PASSPORT AND VISA
For foreign tourists
Kindly visit the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website on how to get a visa:
https://dfa-oca.ph/services/visa/
Resources on entry to the Philippines:
https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/consular/visa/general-information/
Below is the Directory of Embassies and Consulates in the Philippines.
You may consult before and during your stay in the country.
https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/students/international/directory-of-embassies-and-consulates/
Visit the Bureau of Immigration:
https://e-services.immigration.gov.ph/#
Waiver Visa
https://immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa/temporary-visitor-visa/visa-waiver
TRAVEL RESOURCES
Foreign travel advice by the UK Government:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/
Philippine Translator and Interpreters' List by UK Government:
For tourist/visitors who do not speak Tagalog/English
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/philippines-list-of-translators-and-interpreters
Australian Government's Philippine Travel Advice and Safety
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/philippines
Philippines International Travel Information
U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS:
Philippine Airlines Travel Basics
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/travel-basics
Philippine Airlines Connecting Flights
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/at-the-airport/connecting-flights
Philippines Entry Checklist | Qantas Travel Ready
https://www.qantas.com/travelready/destinations/philippines.html
Philippine Airlines Flight Disruption Page
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/faq/flight-disruptions-help-page
Overseas Fraud: an increasing threat to the safety of Canadians
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/overseas-fraud
Philippines - Traveler view | Travelers' Health
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/philippines
PH's Travel Clearance for Minors Travelling Abroad
CURRENCY AND MONEY EXCHANGE
UK Government's advice on money
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/money
Daily Foreign Exchange Rates by BSP
https://www.bsp.gov.ph/sitepages/statistics/exchangerate.aspx
Foreign Currency Converter
On Money Exchange Fees
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/money-transfer/money-transfer-where-to-exchange-currency/
Tripadvisor's Forum on Credit Card safety in the Philippines
Data Roaming while in the Philippines (iPhone & iPad):
Best to ask your service provider for roaming policy.
https://support.apple.com/en-ph/HT201643
Get a Travel Insurance before coming to the Philippines:
IMPORTANT INFO
For emergency or issues, the Philippines is gear up to assist you anywhere in the Philippines.
There are 8 international airports in the Philippines:
Clark International Airport (Pampanga)
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao)
Iloilo International Airport (Iloilo)
Kalibo International Airport (Antique (Aklan)
Laoag International Airport (Ilocos Norte)
Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Cebu)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)
Puerto Princesa International Airport (Palawan)
List of local airlines in the Philippines:
There are several small regional airlines
and private chartered plane in airports.
TRAVEL HOTLINES
Department of Tourism
For establishments complaints.
Department of Transportation
Commuter Hotline
0920-964-3687 M - F 8am - 5pm
Civil Aviation Board 24/7
Airline related complaints
165-66
LTFRB
Taxi/Jeep/Bus/Motorcycle complaints
1342
myPAL Assist Click to Call
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/about-us/contact-us/click-to-call-pal
Cebu Pacific Air
https://www.cebupacificair.com/en-PH/pages/about/talk-to-us
Air Asia
https://support.airasia.com/s/?language=en_GB
2Go Travel
https://travel.2go.com.ph/contact-us.aspx
(2) 8528.7000
Philippine Emergency Number
911
Philippine National Police
117
PNP Helpline
16677
PNP Cybercrime
Tel. +63 (8) 723-0401 local 7491
Contact Nos.: 0968 - 867 - 4302 (Mobile)
0966 - 627 - 1257 (Viber)
Facebook: Facebook.com/anticybercrimegroup
Twitter:@pnpacg
NBI
(2) 8523 - 8231 - 38
NBI Cybercrime
(2) 8252 - 6228
0929 - 660 - 7861/0945 - 442 - 0773
ccd@nbi.gov.ph
Philippine Red Cross
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