Portal: The Philippine Travel Guide

Map of the Philippines. Click to enlarge.

Capital: Manila

Total Cities: 82

Population: Approximately 80M

Area Total: 300,000 sq km

Currency Exchange: US$1=P47.00
(as of Oct 2008)

Location:
Off the southeast coast of Asia between Taiwan in the north and Borneo in the South. The Western Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea border its eastern and western limits, respectively.

Time Zone:
GMT +8:00

More Tourist Tips.

Metropolitan Museum of Manila

The Philippines is rich in art of all types, from charming folk handicrafts to hip contemporary art. It would take a lifetime to see all the delightful handicrafts, varied architectural styles, and fascinating museums and galleries in this country. But this tour will allow you to sample a wide range of Philippine arts, from traditional to modern. Wikipilipinas’ week-long Art Appreciation Tour focuses on the island of Luzon, the easiest part of the country to explore from the transportation and cultural hub of the Philippines, Metro Manila.

Click here to read the Philippine Art Appreciation Tour.

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Shrimp in sour soup.

Sinigang is a Philippine dish consisting of meat or seafood and vegetables simmered in a sour broth, often with a base of rice washing (water used to rinse rice). The sour soup goes well with rice, the staple food of all Filipinos. Because of this, as well as its use of native ingredients, food writer Doreen Fernandez suggested that its origins are most likely indigenous and hence it may be considered the national dish of the Philippines.

More about Sinigang.

Know more about Philippine cuisine.

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• Tourist Spots. A showcase of the best sights in each region.

• WikiPilipinas Tourist Tips. A list of what to brings and what to dos as provided by WikiPilipinas.

• Manila Hotel Guide. Where to drop your bags and relax when in Manila.

• Manila Restaurant Guide. A list of Manila's finest restos.

• Commuter's Guide to Manila. Get ahead and learn the tricks of the Manila commute.

• Manila Transportation Directory. Important telephone numbers of transportation companies in Manila.

• Manila Shopping Guide. Learn where to get the best bargains.

• Events Hotlines. Useful contact numbers to know the latest happenings.

• Manila Tourist Itinerary. Walk the streets of Manila like a pro.

• Bohol Tourist Itinerary. A great guide to seeing Bohol's breathtaking spots.

• Pagudpud Tourist Itinerary. A comprehensive road map to the "Boracay of the North."

• Marinduque Lenten Tourist Itinerary. An easy-to-follow Lenten Itinerary guide to the "Lenten Capital of the Philippines."

• Manila Visita Iglesia Itinerary. A comprehensive tour of seven of the city's stunning churches.

• Travel Guide: Boracay Tourist Itinerary. The ultimate travel guide to the Island Paradise of Boracay

• Travel Guide: Batanes Tourist Itinerary. A comprehensive guide to the "Home of the Winds."

• Travel Guide: Camarines Sur Tourist Itinerary. The best laid plans for your trip to tourist favorite Camarines Sur.

• Philippine Art Appreciation Tour. Discover the country's charming folk handicrafts to hip contemporary art.