Philippines tour has started to become one of the most popular Far East tours in recent years. With its idyllic islands, untouched nature and exquisite waterfalls, it offers travel lovers everything they need to visit. In our article titled Philippines travel guide we would like to introduce you to Philippines‘s history, geographical location and regions a little bit.. Known as the fire ring of the Pacific, Philippines is one of the must-see countries with its history, nature and culture.
PHILIPPINES HISTORY
<p style="text-align: justify;"The first natives to have lived in the strongPhilippines/strong are thought to have lived 40,000 years ago.. Human bones dating back 22,000 years have also been found in ancient rock artifacts dating back 30,000 years at Palawan in the western Visayas region.. True Filipinos are Negritos and Aeta.. This small Aeta breed with black skin and curly hair came from the Asian continent 10,000-13,000 years ago.. The race, which spread all over the Philippines when they first arrived, now lives in the high springs of Luzon, Palawan, Negros, Panay and Mindanao regions.. After these races, after the Malays, Indians and Chinese, Islam started to spread in the south of the Philippines thanks to the Muslim traders from Indonesia (Kalimantan) in the 10th century./pp style="text-align: justify;"Islam' Ferdinand Magellan, who went on a world tour to prove that the world is a sphere under the auspices of the Spanish after the spread of the world, became the first European to set foot in the Philippines in 1521.. Ferdinand Magellan, who was an enemy of Muslims, attacked the island of Mactan and came into conflict with the Muslims and was killed by Lapu Lapu.. Thanks to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who came to the country years after Magellan and tried to establish a Spanish center here (1542), the country was conquered by the Spanish in a short time (1571). The capital city of the new colony was Manila, and the country was named Philippines in honor of the Spanish King Philippe./pp style="text-align: justify;"April 25.1898 at the end of the 19th century. The city of Manila was occupied by the United States with the war against the Spaniards.. As a result of the war that ended on July 17, the Paris Agreement was signed between the United States and Spain on August 10, 1898, and the Philippines was transferred to the United States for 20 million dollars./pp style="text-align: justify; "In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States.. Following the American-Philippine war, America brought extensive education to the island.. Philippines II. They sided with America in World War II, delaying Japan's advance in the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor, and liberating Australia./pp style="text-align: justify;"During World War II, the country was between 1942-1944. occupied by the Japanese. Towards the end of 1944, the American general Douglas Mac Arthur reached the Philippines with 700 ships and 174,000 soldiers and succeeded in eliminating the Japanese on the islands of Leyte and Mindanao.. The loss of America as a result of the conflict was between 4000-6000 people, while the loss of the Philippines was estimated at 1 million. In 1946, they finally regained their freedom, which gained independence./pp style="text-align: justify;"/pp style="text-align: justify;"Philippines has the 3rd highest number of English speaking people in the world. is the country. The main language is Filipino, followed by English, as well as 76 local languages and 500 different dialects spoken throughout the country.. As the country is influenced by Asians, Europeans and Americans, its histories have also fused./pp style="text-align: justify;"Philippines are freedom-loving, pro-democracy, 12 national newspapers in English, 7 national television stations, hundreds of cable channels. it has television stations and 2000 radio stations./ph3 style="text-align: justify;"strongPhilippines Geolocation/strong/h3p style="text-align: justify; "Philippines lies at the crossroads of the developing western world. It lies in the very heart of Southeast Asia, with 7,641 islands and a length of 1900 km, from the tip of Batanes to the Sulu archipelago.. The total area of the Philippines is 300,000 km2.. The 11 major islands owned by the Philippines cover 94% of the country. The three main islands of the country are Visayas, Luzon and Mindanao.. The waters of the East China Sea flow from the west coast of the country, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong to the north, Japan to the north, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore to the west.. The waters of the Pacific Ocean sweep across the east and west of the country./pp style="text-align: justify;"Thanks to its unique location, the country is the center of commerce, culture and intellectuality./ph3 style="text-align: justify;"strongPhilippines Flora Fauna/strong/h3p style="text-align: justify;"It is important for the Philippines to take its place among the countries with the best biodiversity in the world, thanks to its flora and fauna. /pp style="text-align: justify;"The country's mountains, volcanoes, coral reefs, limestone caves and beaches offer more than they expected.. The active volcano of the Philippines is Mount Mayon. The highest mountain (2900 m) is Mount Apo in Mindanao.. The longest river and largest cave in the Asian continent is the Subterannean River in Palawan, Philippines.. Palawan Bacuit archipelago is the place where you will be fascinated by its nature, and the rice fields in Northern Luzon, which presents the geographical beauty of the country./pp style="text-align: justify;"/pp style="text-align : justify;"There are 13,500 plant species in the Philippines. According to scientists, only 30% to 40% of these species grow in the Philippines./pp style="text-align: justify;"The islands are home to at least 111 mammals as well as 500 kinds of coral in the world. 2. It is a country of coral diversity.. In the country where 600 different bird species live, about 200 of them have been seen only in the Philippines./ph3 style="text-align: justify;"strongClimate of the Philippines/strong/h3p style= "text-align: justify;"November and February are the coolest and best time to visit./pp style="text-align: justify;"The country experiences summer in March and May, so it's very hot and a dry climate prevails./pp style="text-align: justify;"There is precipitation between June and October, but it is possible to encounter typhoons in July and November./pp style=" text-align: justify;"The average temperature in the country, which has a hot and tropical climate throughout the year, is 26.5 degrees.. Even though there are dry, rainy and typhoon seasons throughout the year, Cebu and Visayas are warm all year round and are suitable for visiting./ph2 style="text-align: center;"strongPlaces TO VISIT IN THE PHILIPPINES/strong /h2p style="text-align: justify;"strongIfugao Rice Fields/strong : Rice fields on the mountains covered with wild countryside are a symbol of the country. The villages of Banaue, Batad, and Ifugao are areas that attract the attention of visitors with their rice fields./pp style="text-align: justify;"strongVolcanoes/strong : Philippines, known as the Pacific ring of fire There are dozens of volcanoes in Turkey and 27 of them are active.. The country's best-known Mt. Pinatubo, Mt.. Mayon and Taol volcanoes. These 3 volcanoes are in the Luzon region of the Philippines./pp style="text-align: justify;"One of the largest volcanoes in the Philippines, Mt.. 15 in Pinatubo. June. In 1991, a violent eruption occurred and Mt.. A large piece has broken off from the summit of Mount Pinatubo.. 700 people died as a result of the explosion.. Mt.. Pinatubo boom 2nd biggest of the century. As a result of the volcano eruption, the global temperature dropped by about 0.5 degrees Celsius./pp style="text-align: justify;"Another important volcano is Mt.. In Mayon, 47 eruptions have occurred since 1616.. Between 1616 and 2002, at least 1300 people died from the eruption./pp style="text-align: justify;"Other volcanoes are Mt.. Kanlan, Mt.. Guiting-Guiting, Mt.. It is Halcon./pp style="text-align: justify;"strongBacuit Archipelago/strong : While traveling in the Bacuit archipelago, located in the El Nido region in the north of Palawan, lagoons, hidden coves, beaches, It is an astonishing region where you can see islands made up of cliffs and sharp limestone cliffs. You can click here for our detailed article about strongEl Nido/strong/pp style="text-align: justify;"strongPhilippines Beaches/strong : When the Philippines is the place, you can find the sea behind it. White beaches stretching out like pearls do not come to mind.. Since the country has a total of 7,641 islands, it offers you quiet, crowded and untouched beaches.. You can not only swim in the sea, but also experience unforgettable diving in Malapascua and Sipalay, kitesurfing experience in Boracay island, surfing experience in San Juan and La Union./pp style="text-align: justify;"/p p style="text-align: justify;"strongBicol/strong : Philippines 5. Located in the region, Bicol offers you an adventurous experience.. You can enjoy the adventure in volcanoes, beaches, caves, coves, lakes and parks.. The so-called Bicolandia region occurs in Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Albay, and Masbate./pp style="text-align: justify;"Bicol is best known to tourists. Climbing the Mayon volcano, diving with white sharks in Donsol, having the best halo halo dessert in the country, water skiing at Camarines Sur and many more activities await you./pp style="text-align : justify;"strongBohol Island/strong : Chocolate hills on the island of Bohol, which is less touristic than other parts of the Philippines, and the presence of Tarsier, the smallest monkey in the world, are the main reasons to visit the island. /pp style="text-align: justify;"strongBoracay Island/strong : The indispensable center of beach parties, the coastline where white beaches stretch out is indispensable for tropical holiday lovers./pp style ="text-align: justify;"strongColonial Architecture/strong : Philippines isn't just about white beaches and adventure. The country, which was under Spanish colonization, also has European Architecture.. The city of Vigan, which is dominated by cobblestone streets in Northern Luzon, and the city of Silay in Negros, together with its historical structures, are just a few of the very well preserved areas.. You can have a great time in buildings where many historical mansions have been restored and turned into hotels/restaurants.. Santa Maria, Paoay and Miagao, which are on the UNESCO heritage list, are also other Spanish heritages./pp style="text-align: justify;"strongApo Reef/strong : 27,469 hectares in Mindoro strait 2 of the world with area. Being a coral island with large coral reefs, it is one of the indispensable diving spots for diving lovers.. Apo Reef was protected in 1996./pp style="text-align: justify;"strongSagada/strong : It is located 275 km north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.. Hiking adventure in Sumaguing Cave with hot springs, dripstone and stalagmite formations, coffins hanging from limestone formations around Bokong waterfall and Eco valley, and coffins in Lumiang cave require you to see Sagada./pp style="text-align: justify;" In Sagada, people make their own coffins. After death, they were placed in a coffin in the fetal position and either placed in the cave or hung on the rocks.. However, due to the progress of tourism, this tradition is no longer practiced./ph4 style="text-align: justify;"strongFestivals in the Philippines/strong/h4p style="text-align : justify;"Although the most important festivals are Ati-Atihan, Moriones Madness, Crucifixion Ceremonies, MassKara and Rodeo Masbateno, you can have information about which festivals are in which month in the list below./pp style="text-align: justify ;"January : Ati-Atihan, Sinulog Fiesta,/pp style="text-align: justify;"February : Chinese New Year, Panagbenga Flower Festival/pp style="text-align : justify;"April : Moriones Madness, Crucifixion Ceremonies, Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation/pp style="text-align: justify;"May : Rodeo Masbateno, Flores de Mayo, Pahiyas sa Lucban/p p style="text-align: justify;"June : Pintados-Kasadyaan, Baragatan Festival/pp style="text-align: justify;"August : Kadawayan sa Dabaw Festival/p
October : Masskara Festival, Tod os los Santos
December : Shariff Kabungsuan Festival
Philippines Public Holidays
January 1 : New Year’s Holiday
February 2 : People Power Day
April 9 : Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 : Labor Day
June 12 : Independence Day
August 21 : Ninoy Aquino Day
Last Sunday in August : National Heroes’ Day
November 1 : All Saints’ Day
November 30 : Bonifacio Day (a day celebrated for the Philippines’ greatest hero, Adnres Bonifacio)
25 December : Christmas Day
December 31: New Year’s Eve
Filipino er Currency
Philippines currency is Peso. Centavos are given to pennies ( 1,5,10,25). You can exchange foreign currency at shopping malls, hotels and banks.
You can shop at hotels, restaurants and stores with a credit card (Amex, visa, master).
“Xe” for currency converter is a recommended and accurate site.
Philippines Visa
You can enter the country with your passport valid for 6 months and stay in this country for up to 30 days. Those who want to stay longer than 30 days can extend this period from the immigration office or the Philippine Consulate/Embassy.
How to Get to the Philippines
Manila Ninoy AquinoInternational Airport (NAIA), Cebu and Clark are the airports where many people enter the Philippines. Since there are many airlines flying to the Philippines, it is possible to compare the prices.. These airlines are Airasiazest, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Seair, Tiger Airways.
Taxi
Although every taxi in the Philippines has a taximeter, the opening price of the taximeter is 40 PHP. It is recommended that you get out of the taxi with a broken meter or the taxi driver who does not want to turn on the meter and take another taxi.. Grab is the one you should prefer instead of taxi in big cities.. You can travel much cheaper by downloading this app to your phone.
Jeepney
The first jeepney II. After World War II, army vehicles were modified by the Americans and took this form.. Afterwards, the Filipinos started to use these vehicles as a local transportation vehicle, and they added music installations to the vehicles and painted them colorfully, and a very enjoyable and fun vehicle emerged.. Tariffs for city jeepneys start at PHP 8.
Motorcycle
Exploring tiny islands The engine is the most useful tool for. You can travel as you wish with the engine that we can rent for 500 PHP per day.. You should know that the helmet price is not included in the motorcycle price.. You have to pay for this separately.
Philippines Important Phones
Country Code : +63
Urgent : 117
Manila International Airport : +63 2 877 7888
A Little Filipino Might Help You
Good afternoon : Magandáng araw ma·gan·dang a row
Goodbye : Paalam na pô. (pol) pa·a·lam na po’
Yes : Oo. (inf) o
No : Hindi. (inf) heen·dee’
Thanks : Salamat. (inf) sa·la·mat
You’re welcome : Waláng wa·lang anumán. (inf) a·noo·man
How are you : Kumustá? (inf) koo·moos·ta
Well, what about you : Mabuti. Ikaw? (inf) ma·boo·tee ee·kow
What’s your name : Anó ang pangalan a·no ang pa·nga·lan mo? (inf) mo
Step…. : Ang pangalan ko ang pa·nga·lan ko ay … (inf) ai …
Do you speak English : Marunong ka ba ma·roo·nong ka ba ng Ingles? nang eeng·gles
I don’t understand : Hindí ko heen·dee ko náintindihán. na·ee·een·teen·dee·han
Guesthouse : bahay- ba·hai· bisita bee·see·ta
Hotel : hotel o·tel
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