• Be sure to sample the endless variety of native delicacies and local cuisine, which differ in every region. The Philippines is made up of 7,107 different islands that you will want to take home with you.

• Adopt to local customs; accept local differences. The Filipinos are divided culturally into regions total to 16 at present, each with its own distinct traits, traditions and some their own dialects.

• Do not miss visiting during the summer, when there is a concentration of major festivals, celebrations, and events.

• For formal occasions, the traditional Barong Tagalog, the Philippines’ national costume for men, is just as suitable as the suit-and-tie.