The Philippines’ three largest islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao separate the Filipinos into more than 78 ethno-linguistic groups speaking more than 150 languages. The national language is Filipino but have no fear, English is widely spoken.
Language aside, getting to or trading with the Philippines is a breeze with 10 international airports scattered all over, serving passengers and cargo alike. Produce such as the sweetest mangoes and bananas, delectable pineapples and the versatile coconut oil are main exports, but major non-agricultural export products include electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper, and petroleum products.
Almost every day of the year, in countless communities and towns, and in more than 500 cities and 81 provinces, there is a colorful, flavorful and exciting fiesta or festival happening. The Filipinos love to celebrate and they show it with their love of food. With Spanish, Malay, Chinese and Indian influences, Philippine cuisine is as vivid and vibrant as the changing colours of the sky at dusk. Mix good food with gregarious and fun-loving people, and you get a country where foreigners make their home almost instantly.
Pristine beaches or crashing waves, bountiful lakes or serene lagoons, magnificent mountains or challenging volcanoes, idyllic countrysides or highly developed cities and urban centers, the Philippines has it all. Best of which is the highlight of each trip one takes, the fascinatingly captivating, warm and hospitable smile of a people who welcomes every traveler with guiding hands and stories to tell.
The Philippines is an irresistible package of old-world charm and modernity, with its world-class facilities interwoven into long-standing cultural and historical traditions. Surrounded by the warm waters of the West Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the country boasts of countless attractions – from sun-drenched, white sand beaches fringed with swaying coconut palm trees, to cascading waterfalls and thrilling rapids; and from sophisticated entertainment in its five-star facilities, to its gracious centuries-old culture, where the fiesta reigns supreme. This festive archipelago of 7,107 delightful islands is home to one of the most fun-loving people on Earth, whose traditions of warm hospitality welcomes visitors to a rich diverse nation where color, beauty and excitement are never far away.
the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Also known as Manila International Airport, NAIA is one of the two international airports serving the Metro Manila Area and is the main international gateway to the Philippines.
Host City Manila
The gateway to the rest of the country is the capital of fun – Manila. The premier city of Luzon island is a cosmopolitan and bustling megalopolis boasting posh hotels, upscale shopping centers and entertainment venues that shows its more dynamic side at night. In the midst of all the hustling and bustling of this city of 11.5 million fun-loving people, are centers for arts and crafts, museums, historical landmarks and centuries old churches – a clear indication of the country’s link to its Hispanic past.
Getting There
By Air
All international flights in and out of Manila use one of the three main terminals ofthe Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Also known as Manila International Airport, NAIA is one of the two international airports serving the Metro Manila Area and is the main international gateway to the Philippines.
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