More
than the
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About the Philippines and Philippine Tourism
Popular Places and Suggested Activities:
Metro Manila
Cebu
Bohol
Boracay
Palawan
Location
An archipelago of 7,107 islands, the Philippines stretches from the South
China Sea to the Northern part of Borneo on the edge of Pacific Ocean.
Latitude- 14 -31N
Longitude 121-00E
Accessibility
International Gateways: Manila, Cebu
Premier gateways:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manila.
This airport is served by more than 30 airlines flying to different cities.
Roundtrip Economy airfare currently costs approximately INR 25,000 ++
Airline Connections
Singapore to Manila
Kuala Lumpur to Manila
Bangkok to Manila
Hong Kong to Manila
Singapore to Cebu
Hong Kong to Cebu
Onward connections are available on various carriers :
Flying Time
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs
3.30 hrs
2.30 hrs
Philippines Airlines
Direct Flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be launching direct flights from Manila to Delhi
in March 2011
Fast facts
GEOGRAPHY
A beautiful archipelago of 7107 tropical islands & stunning beaches.
Land Area – 299,000 sq.km.
Population -96,061,680
Capital – Manila
Climate
The weather in Philippines is primarily tropical.
March to May –Warm
June-October- Rainy
November to February- Cool
CURRENCY
Philippines Pesos
Currency Comparison 1 USD = 44.00 PHP – 45
1 INR = 1 PHP (as on 05th June 2009)
TIME ZONE
8 Hrs + from GMT. (2.5 Hrs ahead of India)
LANGUAGE
Pilipino (National Language) and English
Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world.
RELIGION
83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Muslim.
More Than The Usual
 Worlds Longest Underground river system accessible to man.
 Mindanao Trench –World’s 2nd Deepest underwater Trench.
 Palawan - has been declared the natural sanctuary of the world
 Tarsier-Worlds Smallest Mammal is found in the mountains of BOHOL
 Coastline twice the length of that of the United States, the Philippines
can claim to be Asia's Beach Capital
More Than The Usual
 Of the 500 known Coral Species in the world, 488 are
found in Philippines.
 Aside from the Eiffel Tower, the Basilica of San
Sebastian is the only other Steel Building
 20,000 km long stretch of Rice Terraces tagged as the
8th Wonder of the World.
 Nearly 1268 perfect cone shaped hills better known as
Chocolate Hills
 MORE than the Usual 7107 islands
VISA

Indians need visa to visit the Philippines.

2- 3 working days are required to procure the temporary visitor’s visa for
business and pleasure.

Visa can be applied from Philippines embassy in Delhi

Mumbai Chennai and Kolkata being the honorary offices and visa could be
procured from any of these offices.
• Single Entry Visa
• Multiple Entry (6 months validity)
• Multiple Entry (1 yr validity)
•Same day Release
•Next day Release
INR 2320
INR 4640
INR 6960
INR 2900 (Additional)
INR 1450 (Additional)
Filipino Cuisine

Philippine Cuisine is a rich medley of Chinese, Malay, Spanish, Mexican, American, and Indian
cooking with sea food topping the list.

Filipinos have a sweet tooth &even snacks are generally heavy on sugar. One can go crazy
over the wide array of fresh fruits, caramel custard, ice creams & jelly.

The island will not disappoint the Indian travelers as Indian restaurants are spread all across
Metro Manila , Makati & Boracay.

Philippines Mangoes are making their mark in the world in the form of sparkling Sweet Mango
Wine & Green Mango Wine.
Indian Restaurants

Bollywood Restaurant

Hossein’s Persian Kebab

Kashmir Indian Cuisine

Queen’s Crystal Garden
Restaurant

Spices Restaurant

Swagat Indian Cuisine

The New Bombay Canteen

Zigggurat Restaurant

Banana Leaf Curry House

Indian By Nature Restaurant
and Bar

True Food

Crafts Indian Cuisine

The Persian Palate

Taj
Airport Facilities
The Airport meets all the International standards and has many things to offer to
its travelers
 Duty Free Shopping
 Eating and drinking
 Facilities for specially physically challenged
Mode of Transport
METRO RAIL
JEEPNEY
TRIKES
TAXI
BUS
Little Known Facts/Trivia
 The exotic jeepney is the Filipino version of the jitney, the taxi/minibus that travels
along a fixed route found in many countries.
 The popular toy, the yoyo, was invented by 16th century hunters in the Philippines.
 Halo-Halo! Halo-halo literally means, "mix-mix". And its is just that: a mixture of
sweetened fruits and beans, lavished with pinipig (crisp flattened rice flakes), sugar
and milk, topped by crushed ice and ice cream. Halo-Halo is uniquely,
unforgettably Filipino! SORBETES This sweet treat was concocted in the early 1920's.
 Waling Waling Orchids - With some 800 to 1,000 species of orchids, the Philippines
has one of the richest orchid floras in the world.
 Most grow only in old-growth forest, often on branches of huge trees dozens of
meters above the forest floor.
Tourism Mandate
 Encourage, promote and develop tourism as a major socioeconomic activity to generate foreign currency and
employment, spread the benefits of tourism to a wider
segment of the population and assure the safe, convenient
and enjoyable stay and travel of both foreign and local
tourists in the country”
Key Source Market
Top 10 Tourist Market- December 2009
USA is the key source market followed by Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Australia,
Canada and United Kingdom
Tourism Situation to Philippines from India
Volume / Percentage
Percentage Growth of Tourism to Philippines from India:
7.9%
Period
Target Audience and the Activities
Business
Travelers
 Conference sites
 Picturesque Island Getaways
 Cultural sites
 Night Life
 Quality Service
 Spacious Conference facilities
Tour/Incentive
Groups
 Exotic Post tour options
 Night life
 Sightseeing Tours (History and Culture)
Target Audience and the activities
 Pristine Beaches
 Shopping & Entertainment
Honeymooners
 Festivals-Unique cultural experience
 Spas
 Exotic Island Getaways
 Beaches
 Shopping & Entertainment
Family
 Amusements Parks
 Varied tourist attractions
 Dining Options
Popular Cities in the Philippines
MANILA
BORACAY
PALAWAN
BOHOL
CEBU
Metropolitan Manila
Manila- City of Sun and Fun
SHOP, DINE & PLAY – a lively metropolis.
SHOPPING
 Manila is one of the world’s low cost cities, be it designer
wear, south sea pearls or low end shopping
 3 of the largest Shopping Malls are in Manila, one of them
being the SM Mall of Asia.
NIGHTLIFE
 Excellent Restaurants for Dining.
 Dazzling cultural shows
 Ultramodern discotheques
 Entertainment lounges
 Stylish cafes.
CASINOS
 Lively Casinos for not only Filipinos but also
for the tourists visiting all through the year.
Manila Sightseeing
INTRAMUROS
Old Spanish town with cobbled streets contains
museums, churches, ruins, schools, parks, cafes and
restaurants.
FORT SANTIAGO
Another historic site is one of the
oldest fortifications of Intramuros
San Miguel By The Bay
San Miguel-By-The-Bay has a
stream of al fresco restaurants
serving fresh Filipino cuisine. This is
the place to view the spectacular
Manila Bay sunset.
Manila Sightseeing
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH

The oldest stone church in Metro Manila is
one of the four

Philippine Churches inscribed in UNESCO’s

World Heritage List.
RIZAL PARK

Rizal park, outside the walled city of
Intramuros is considered as one of the
largest parks in Southeast Asia.

It is dedicated to the national hero of
the Philippines Jose Rizal.
Sensational Shopping
Up-Market Department Stores
 For up market designer malls, head straight to Green Belt Mall in Makati
 Wide array of products – from perfumes, designer bags, home accessories,
jewelry, footwear, souvenirs and other items that may catch your fancy.
 Shop till you drop in the SM Mall of Asia, one of the biggest chains in the
Philippines.
 Malls are air-conditioned and you can negotiate in English.
Green Belt
Leisure & Family Fun- Theme Parks
 Star City
 Manila Oceanarium
Flea Market Shopping
Green Hills- Flea market shopping experience
 Philippines a shoppers’ paradise has it all, from malls to markets, from
exclusive South sea pearls to handicrafts, footwear,
branded bags.
 Prices are extremely competitive in this flea market.
Rocking Nightlife
Manila is a city that rarely sleeps and one that offers different varieties of nightlife.

The Greenbelt features world-class night clubs in the form of live music, bars,
discos, and restaurants.

A pleasure-lovers paradise, Malate district of Manila is the most famous region of
the city for nightlife. The only place that offers a vast array of choices of bars,
nightclubs, discos, karaoke, restaurants, gay clubs and lounges.

Stroll along San Miguel-By-The-Bay at Mall of Asia and enjoy the nightly live music,
karaoke, street food, and, on Fridays and Saturday evenings, fire works.

Casinos abound in the Metropolis.
Rocking Nightlife
High end nightlife - Malate

Hobbit House

Bed Malate

Cafe Havana

Suburbia

Bedrock

Music Zone

Padi's Point

The Library - comic bar
Rocking Nightlife
Red light area in Makati is Burgos Street
 Jools
 Heckle and Jeckle
 Cathouse
 Rogues
 Stardust
 Pussycats
 Blush
 Wild West
 Howzat Bar and Grill
 WowWowWow
Hotels in Manila
5 star hotels:
 EDSA Shangri-La
 Diamond Hotel
 Sofitel Philippines Plaza
 Hyatt Casino
4 star hotels:
 Renaissance Makati
Hotel
 Makati Crown
Regency Hotel
 Pan Pacific hotel
 Traders Hotel
EDSA Shangri-La
Traders
3 star hotels:
 Best Western Astor Hotel
 Millennium Plaza
 Imperial Palace Suites
 City garden Suites
Traders
Best Western Astor
MICE-Convention centers Manila
Convention venues in Manila with capacity of 1000 +

SMX Convention Centre
Sofitel Philippines Plaza

Dusit Thani

Philippines International Convention Center
Convention venues in Manila with capacity of 500

Hyatt Hotel Casino and Casino Manila

Makati Shangri-La

Traders
Convention venues in Manila with capacity of 300

Pan Pacific

Diamond Hotel
Day Trips from Manila
CORREGIDOR (full day)
 One hour ferry trip from Manila.
 Intriguing island in Manila Bay whose monuments
and battle sites stand as testimony to the ferocious
combat here during the Second World War
TAAL VOLCANO (half day)
 An hour’s hour drive (60Km) south of Manila, it is
considered the smallest and the lowest live volcano
in the world.
 Watch the panoramic views of Taal Lake and
Volcano while sipping your drink!
PAGSANJAN FALLS (half day)
 A 2.5 hours drive south of Manila through the countryside
takes you to the waterfall.
 Take a swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls
into a cave right behind its veil of water.
CEBU-Queen City of the South- Map of Cebu

Cebu City is the second largest and most populous city in Philippines.

Only a few minutes away from Cebu city are numerous white sand beaches,
crystal blue waters, and swaying palms, making Cebu a perfect destination
for both business and leisure.
How to reach CEBU
A rich tropical, contemporary and heritage paradise
Airlines flying ex India to Cebu
 Cathay Pacific
 Malaysian Airlines
Domestic Airlines flying in to Cebu
 Philippine Airlines
 Cebu Pacific
 Asiana Airlines
Airport in Cebu
 Mactan Airport
Cebu
Blend of ethnic and contemporary
 Treasure Trove for Antiques, Furnishings, handicrafts and Guitars
 Savor the native Delicacies of dried mangoes and mango preserves available
all round the year.
 Truly picturesque islands with pristine beaches, opportunities for water sport
lovers and resorts of international standards
 Buzz all night in the various watering holes of the city.
Fascinating Sights
MAGELLAN’S CROSS
 The monument marks the very spot where Portuguese
explorer
 Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross after baptizing 800
 natives led by Rajah Humabon and his wife Queen.
Magellan's Cross
FORT SAN PEDRO
 Located at the pier area in Cebu City, is the smallest
triangular bastion fort built of wood in May 1565. The first
fort the first Spanish built on Philippine soil.
TAOIST TEMPLE
Taoist temple
 The temple preserves the teachings of Lao-Tse, the
600 B.C. Chinese philosopher. Everyday people climb
its 81 steps (representing the 81chapters of Taoism
scriptures) to light joss sticks and have their fortune read.
Fort San Pedro
Tie the knot in Cebu

Cebu is famous for beaches, resorts, picturesque 5 star property hotels. It is
endowed with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. What better
way to say “I do”.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Marigondon, Mactan Island at Cebu are
the ideal spots for taking the wedding vows.

Department of Tourism is projecting Cebu as the wedding capital of the
Philippines.
Hotels in Cebu
•
Waterfront Hotel and Casino
•
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu
•
Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu
•
Crown Regency Hotel Cebu City
Mactan Shangri-La
Waterfront Hotel and Casino
MICE Convention centers in Cebu
Convention Centre in Cebu with capacity of 1000+
 Cebu International Convention Center (CICC)
 Marco Polo Cebu
Convention Centre u with capacity of 500+
 Shangri-La Mactan
Convention Centre in Cebu with capacity of 300+
 Hilton Cebu Resorts and Spa
Hilton
CICC
Shangri-La Mactan
Beautiful Bohol - God’s Little Paradise
Eco Cultural Bohol
Chocolate Hills
 Known throughout the Philippines as ‘Hershey's kisses’
they
 turn brown during peak summer
Island Hopping Tour
 Bask under the golden sun while hopping from one real
island to another in motorized boats known as bancas
Mangrove Forest Tour
 Bohol has the diverse mangrove ecosystems.
 Tourists who prefer places which are eco and
environmental friendly
 must visit this place
Pamilacan Island
 A small island lies at the heart of the Bohol Sea. The area
around Pamilacan Island is a Marine Sanctuary and
home to at least thirteen species of dolphins, whales.
 Dolphins, Whales are a daily sights in these waters.
Post Tours from Cebu to beautiful Bohol
Loboc River Cruise
 Located 21 kms from Tagbilaran City, a boat cruise along the Loboc river
exhibits an exciting boat ride along palm fringed banks and serene
waters.
 Enjoy a delicious lunch whilst a Filipino guitar player serenades you with
romantic songs.
Tarsier Sanctuary
 Bohol is the home to the world’s smallest monkey.
Map of Boracay
How to reach Boracay Access Points
Airlines flying in to Boracay
 Philippine Airlines
 Cebu Pacific
 Asian Spirit
 Seair
Airports in Boracay
 Caticlan Airport
 Kalibo Airport
BORACAY
Beach Capital of the Philippines
 A 4 km stretch of incomparable powdery fine white sand and clear calm waters
 Resorts, shops, adventure sports, spas, restaurants and above all live band along
the beach makes it a versatile destination.
 Stylish bars, homely restaurants, International cuisine, vibrant nightlife, golf, top
hotels
 Laze around the famous white beach.
 Above all get a view of the majestic sunsets.
 Skilled masseurs offering massage services by the beach
Water Sports in Boracay
The Philippines is to scuba divers what Switzerland is to skiers,
Hawaii to surfers and Nepal to mountaineers!
Scuba Diving
 Many diving sites around Boracay offer a good variety from easy shallow walls to
deep drop offs and fast drift dives.
 Beach night dives offer a close view of unusual creatures like sea goblins, blue
ringed octopi, mandarin fish and ghost pipefish.
Sea Kayaking
 Paddling out to the sea is a great way to commune with nature
 Discover the pristine palm fringed limestone islands that the indigenous people
have been exploring for generations
Get your thrills above and underneath the
waves in Boracay
Kite Boarding
 Huge attraction at the beach paradise of Boracay.
Surfing
 Whether you are a novice surfer or a veteran tube rider, Boracay is a
surfer’s paradise.
Boracay Nights
If you like the nightlife this island offers many night spots for drinks, dancing,
karaoke and other entertainment
Shows and live bands
Discos
Bars
Fridays
Beachcomber
CocoMangas
Bom Bom
Summer Place
Café De Sol
Sulu Star
Wave
Pat Creek Bar
24 hour spots
If you are late and still
hungry and thirsty try:
Jammers
Dalisay
Bamboo Beach Resort
Lake Town Disco House
Flea Market Shopping
 Talipapa is a flee market with countless stalls, boutiques, shops for clothes,
jewelery, souvenirs and handicrafts.
 Plazoleta is a small mall and a market place. Here the shops and boutiques are
mostly unique and offer carefully exhibited articles,
pieces of fashion and artistic objects.
 D’Mall -Stretches from the white beach to the main door.
Specialty items such as artwork, unique Filipino handicrafts and antiques are
available here.
Hotels in Boracay
5 star hotels in Boracay
 Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa
 Boracay Regency Resort
 Discovery Shores Boracay
 Mandala Spa and Villas
Shangri-La
 Fridays
4 star hotels in Cebu
 Tides Boracay
 Panoly Resort Hotel
3 star hotels in Boracay
 Sheridan Villas Boracay
 Microtel Inn & suites
Tides
Fridays
The Last Frontier Palawan
Palawan Highlights
 Scuba Diving in Busuanga
One of the most thrilling diving in Asia
 Tubbataha Reef
Take a live board boat to dive among sharks and manta rays
 Port Barton
Laid back and friendly beach town with simple
accommodation and rustic nightlife.
 Culion
Spanish architecture and a fascinating museum charting the island’s history as a
leper colony
 This perfect, peaceful, isolated and romantic destination has lots to offer.
Butterfly Garden
Crocodile farm
St. Paul Underground River
Why The Philippines ?
 Many Indian travellers have already been to Thailand, Malaysia, and
Singapore.. the Philippines is the unexplored gem in the Pacific.
 The Philippines is stunningly beautiful, with excellent weather, white
sandy beaches, and many attractions for tourists such as: resorts, bars,
restaurants, casinos, shopping malls in all the cities
of the Philippines
 The Philippines is an extremely affordable destination, cheaper than
other Far East countries
 Almost everybody speaks English – making it easy for Indian people to
find their way around.
 Value of Indian Rupee is same as Philippine Peso
MABUHAY!!
A beautiful archipelago of 7107 tropical islands, stunning
Beaches and picturesque tribal villages, the Philippines is an
extraordinary country of remarkable sights.
Philippines they say is where Asia wears its smile.
We have everything from sensational shopping,
pristine beaches to dazzling nightlife.