🎓 For Students:

• Wide range of universities and colleges, both public and private.
• Major Universities: University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University.
• Popular Fields: Engineering, Medicine, IT, Business, Social Sciences.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Many nationalities visa-free for 30 days; check local requirements.
• Popular Destinations: Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, Bohol.
• Best Time to Visit: November–April (dry season).

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Key Sectors: BPO, Tourism, IT, Manufacturing, Education.
• Cost of Living: Moderate, cheaper than most Western countries but varies by city.
• Business Etiquette: Polite communication, respect for hierarchy, strong emphasis on relationships.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Diverse cultural heritage influenced by Malay, Spanish, American, and Chinese cultures.
• Famous Sites: Chocolate Hills (Bohol), Banaue Rice Terraces, Intramuros (Manila), Palawan Islands.
• Major Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Pahiyas, Panagbenga.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
• Timezone: Asia/Manila (PHT)
• Emergency Numbers: Police: 117, Ambulance: 911
• Electricity: 220V, 60Hz; plug types A, B, C