- The second largest archipelago in the world (more than 7000 islands)

- Wonders of nature - tropical islands surrounded by coral reefs, unique caves and beautiful white beaches

Tropical: hot and humid. Average temperature: January 26 degrees C, in August of 28 degrees C. Rainy season (monsoons occur) from June to November, dry season from December to May. From July to November there is a danger of typhoons.

Heat is a year-round, but the best time to visit the Philippines appears to be May, June.

Philippines are in many respects more similar to Western countries than in any other country in Asia, but there is also a rich Malay cultural background.

The two most popular sports in the Philippines are fighting cocks, and so. "Separation", a team game which consists of digging a soft ball grid spanned by the high pitch in the middle of a size similar to pitch tennis. The game involved two teams of 2 or 4 people each (can also play two people competing with each other). Other popular disciplines are boxing, billiards, basketball and football.

The inhabitants of a country proud of its hospitality. We are happy to show tourists the way. There are, however, very punctual, I do not attach too much importance to time.

Predominate katolicy.katolicy 80.9%, Protestant 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian denominations 4.5%, Muslim 5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6% , agnostics 0.1%

Being, amended or correct someone in public is not acceptable. People want to meet all requests addressed to them, because sometimes they say 'yes', when they think 'no' or 'might'. Commonly understood is therefore non-compliance with the request as a refusal could result in loss of face.

If the Filipino is invited to someone's house for dinner, you must refuse. Only when the call is repeated, can accept them.

According to the Constitution of 1987, the country's official languages are Filipino (standardized version of Tagalog language) and English. With their combination was 'Taglish' used in everyday life. Used a total of more than 170 languages, of which the popular is Spanish.

Most

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Most locals will cry for white men, "Hey Joe" or "Hey Joe, let's go!". Generally, every white man is Joe.

In the Republic of the Philippines Polish citizens can stay without a visa up to 21 days. When entering must present a return ticket, or to enter another country. The Bureau of Immigration to stay can be extended to two months and if anyone is planning a longer stay to try to get a visa in one of the diplomatic representations of the Republic, which is closest in Budapest. You can also obtain a visa in Bangkok. At the entrance to the Philippine passport must be valid at least 6 months.

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
H-1026 Budapest
Gábor Áron utca 58
tel. (0-0 36 1) 200 5523,
200 5524, 200 5526
tel. com. (0-0 3630) 202 1760
Fax: (0-0 36 1) 200 5528
E-mail: phbuda@mail.datanet.hu

In the Philippines there is no Polish diplomatic. Polish Ambassador to Thailand is also accredited in the Philippines. Consular Affairs of that country are left to the Polish consul in Bangkok (see Thailand). Resides in Manila, the honorary Consul General of Poland.

In the Philippines, virtually no functioning system of civil registration, as there is no obligation meldunkowego. However, extension of stay beyond the period specified in the visa shall be punished by fines.

Airport charge at the outlet is 550 PHP.

There are no problems of access to medical care. A visit to the doctor costs $ 20 a day in the hospital (without testing) - $ 40.

Insurance is not required for personal and communication. Are recognized only to the Polish policy of insurance companies that have concluded appropriate agreements with companies having representatives in the Philippines. It is worth to buy individual insurance package, especially since accidents and medical expenses.

St. Luke's Hospital (279 E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City, tel. (011-63-2) 722-6161, 723-0101, 723-0199; http://www.stluke.com.ph/).

24-hour Makati Medical Center (2 Amorsolo Street, Makati City, tel. (011-63-2) 815-9911, 892-5544; http://www.makatimed.ph/).

The required certificate of vaccination against yellow fever from persons over 1 year of age, arriving from countries where the disease is widespread. Children under one year, coming from areas free of the disease may undergo several days of observation.

Water from the water supply is not safe to drink

Only four of 75 provinces have been declared free of malaria. In other areas, it occurs throughout the year, in the villages situated below 600 m above sea level

High risk of diarrhea in travelers.

There is no specific crime threats in Manila, though:

Do not include the knowledge of the people they met accidentally, and benefit from their snack (to avoid the administration of hypnotics and theft).

Outside the capital should be used with caution.

Evening and at night to avoid more trips outside the main districts and poor districts.

It is recommended to use only taxis from the hotel.

In the Philippines there have been kidnapping foreigners for ransom.

Philippines demanding the rights to some of the Spratly islands, called here Kalayaan (Freedom Islands), which takes a complex dispute with China, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam, the agreement of 2002, which undermined the true power, but for some parties to the dispute is not binding, in March 2005 years state oil companies in the Philippines, Vietnam and China have concluded an agreement on joint research around the Spratly Islands. Work is also talk about the appointment of the maritime border of Palau.

Police - 117

Philippine Department of Justice 011-632-536-0447

Country's island - access by boat or plane.

International airports are located in Cebu, Davao and Manila. You can not fly to many cities around the world (mostly from Europe via Hong Kong or Singapore). Many carriers of all sizes offering both international flights and domestic.

It is not possible dojechania to the island by train.

It is not possible dojechania to the island by bus.

It is not possible dojechania to the island by car (or if the car will transport aircraft or ship).

Manila is a key port for trade in the Asia Pacific region.

Shipping lines which call at Manila is Evergreen Lines (website: www.evergreen-shipping.us), Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) (website: www.fesco.ru / en) and Italia Marittima (website: www . italiamarittima.it). Schedules and rates are on the sides of the shipping newspaper. For more information, contact the Philippine Ports Authority (website: www.ppa.com.ph).

These carriers offering domestic flights.

The only connection in the country - is between Manila and the south-eastern part of Luzon island. Old and not very fast connection, but worth considering wanting to visit around naked and Legaspi.

A huge number of bus service is offered on the entire surface of the Philippines and is generally cheap and reliable. Departures are usually quite frequent, but if the bus fills up before the driver is not waiting.

Is a respected international driving license. Unfortunately, an attempt to drive a car in Manila is almost suicide, especially if someone tries to imitate the local crazy driving style.

The movement is right-hand. There are three highways in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon island group. Further roads are currently under construction. Driving away from the main road at night is dangerous and should be avoided.

Transportation in the Philippines is based on a jeepney s (modified model of the Jeep, which was a fair amount here after the American occupation during the Second World War). Jeepney can take 30 people (though not too comfortably).

Movements between the islands of the Philippines may be all sorts of means of transport, the ferries and barges through the smaller units up to the small wooden boat on internal combustion engines.

Internet cafes are widely available.

Mail goes to Europe at least 5 days. Post offices are open Mon-Fri from 8 to 17

Philippine peso (PHP)

MasterCard and Visa are quite acceptable.

- Supplemental course I jeepney-8 PHP / person

- Rum TANDUAY - 40 PHP / 0.5 liters

- Cigarettes - 35 PHP / pack

- Lapu-Lapu fish in the exclusive restaurant PHP -180

- Fighting cocks for money in Pasay City - 150 + PHP 70 per person

- The lowest rate in factories in the fighting cocks - 500 PHP

- Philippine San Miguel beer - 23 PHP

- Jam, or candy with the Durians

- Various types of pendants, bracelets and charms, hand-made in the local style

The following items can be imported into the Philippines without incurring customs duty:

• 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

• 2l of alcoholic beverage of no more than 1 liter each.

Note: (a) Visitors carrying more than $ 3,000 must be reported to the Central Bank of the Philippines. (B) departing passengers may not have more than one thousandth of PHP

Basic supplies are available almost regardless of the region at very affordable prices.

Much more common are more or less brazen attempt to defraud tourists when exchanging currency.

Oszczędnemu the traveler should be able to spend the day at 1000PHP - or about ok.70zł. 17 euros.

Hotels are really decent, they are also dormitories, where it is cheaper.

In Manila alone there are over 11,000 rooms in first class hotels. There are also many smaller hotels, guesthouses, hostels and boarding houses. Prices are often quoted in both Philippine pesos and U.S. dollars.

Also available and cheap.

There are very few.

You can search for accommodation in family houses - Filipinos pride themselves on their hospitality. Probably not worth trying to sleep on the beach or in the jungle.

Accommodation in a family - 280 PHP 2-bedded room to

Accommodation in a dormitory at the hotel - about 250 PHP

Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP)

Unit 701, Golden Rock Building, 168 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Philippines

Tel: (2) 816 2405/21/22

Website: www.dotpcvc.gov.ph / hrap / HRAP.html

Philippine cuisine is very healthy. Do not use preservatives. The basis is, of course, rice. They eat fish, pork, chicken, various vegetables and fruits. Diet is very diverse. A typical meal is rice served with some types of meat or fish. For such dishes polewanego different types of sauces (often very spicy), served mostly to vegetables, which are to alleviate the sharp taste of main dishes. In the Philippines, the soups are prepared, inter alia, an excellent fish soup.

- Lapu-Lapu fish

- Filipino delicacy is "balut" or nieopierzone duckling cooked in its egg. It tastes like a boiled egg!

- Rum TANDUAY - the national drink of the Philippines since 1854.

- Tuba - wine from coconut

Very popular are turu-turu ("so and so") - a street eateries with home made food. Pots are generally the premises. These are substantial sagany standing on the furnaces made of wheels, or trucks with bricks. Walk up to them up the lid, check what is there, then say 'turu, turu "indicating gary with food that we eat.

A portion of whatever the style, it costs 1915-1920 PHP, PHP 5 rice cup.

- Entertainment districts of Malate and monuments in the district of Intramuros Manila

- Scuba diving and marine specialties in Boracay

- Nido limestone coast

- The great Cave and the hanging coffins in the "Valley Echoes" in Sagadzie

- Karst forms a national park in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

- Mount Apo - the highest peak in the Philippines

- Coral reefs of Tubbataha Reef National Park

Objects from the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site:

* 1993 - The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
* 1993 - Baroque churches in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and MIAG
* 1995 - terraced rice fields Philippine Cordilleras (endangered)
* 1999 - National Park Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
* 1999 - Colonial District in Vigan

Province of Davao (Mindanao Island) is the highest mountain in the country of Apo and its surrounding spectacular waterfalls, cataracts, forests, springs and lakes.

Cagayan de Oro is the gateway to some of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines.

The Islamic province of Lanao del Sur (Mindanao Island) do not miss the Lake Lanao, and Signal Hill, a sacred mountain.

Independence Day, June 12 (1898)

ATI-ATIHAN, Kalibo, Aklan, January 1913-1919

Sinulog, Cebu City, 18-19 January

Feast of Cebu City 'is a fiesta of fiestas. It is characterized by a special dance: two steps forward and one step back. Sinulog has a century-old tradition observed in parts of Visayas region.

DINAGYANG, Iloilo City, 25-26 January

Among the sounds of pounding drums, the colorful costumes Ilonggos celebrate Dinagyang!

PANAGBENGA, Baguio Flower Festival, February 23 - March 3

This is the season of flowers in the city of Pines - perfect time for all who love to party in the streets!

KAAMULAN, Malaybalay, Bukidnon 28 February - 1 March

MORIONES, Marinduque, 13-20 February

Island of Marinduque prides itself on being a "fasting days the capital of the Philippines" - and easy to understand why. When coming up over a great week, the entire island participates in the eternal ritual "Moriones.

In every large city in abundance. It is said that the fiesta is a way of life of Filipinos, and alcohol is considered an important part of culture.

Light, cotton clothing, store medication, sunglasses, protective filter, a hat for sun protection, insect measure

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