In the Philippines
Head to South East Asia and keep going east of Vietnam to find this group of over seven thousand islands. They call themselves Filipino, which is also the national language although English is well spoken in most places. Then there are a vast number of dialects also spoken.
Like most places in the world the weather has become more unpredictable in recent years, but January to May usually sees the best weather to most of the country. The local currency is the Filipino Peso (PHP). Please note foreign currency in excess of US$10,000 carried by the traveller must be declared at the Bureau of Customs Desk located in the airport.
The key exports are semiconductors and electronic products, followed by coconut oil and fruits.
Tourism - Plenty to of islands to choose from, that are great for scuba diving. If you got the time, one a day for twenty years should just about do it.
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands and here you can find hundreds of fine beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, so you will be sure to find one that fits with your budget. No shortage of beaches, but the El Nido, Palawan does stand out from the crowd with stunning views.

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Great for hikers is Mount Pico de Loro, Cavite provides the hiker with unusual animals and plants, this mountain has a considerable supply of exotic flora and fauna. Coupled with this you will enjoy wonderful summit views and glimpses of beaches, forests and volcanoes.
Electronics and many types of manufacturing and agriculture. They became independent after the Second World War in 1946. Mrs Marcos and her shoes used to hog the limelight, but more recently it is the boxer, Manny Pacquiao, who seems to be everywhere.
Manila is the capital, with the largest city being Querzon. Well over 90m people can be talked to by dialing +63. They are mainly Roman Catholic, who like their sports, with boxing is high up there.
Updated 20th July 2025