• When traveling by car, be mindful of the number coding ordinance for vehicles that is being implemented strictly in selected cities. The Number Coding Scheme, officially named the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), is a traffic management program in the Philippines that aims to reduce the amount of vehicular traffic in Metro Manila, the metropolitan area of the country's capital.[1] The program is enforced by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. The basic idea behind the program is that vehicles whose plate number ends in a particular number is barred from using the main streets of Metro Manila on particular days. For instance, vehicles whose plate numbers end in 1 and 2 cannot be brought out to the main streets on Mondays, 3 and 4 during Tuesday, 5 and 6 During Wednesday, 7 and 8 during Thursdays 9 and 0 during Fridays. The program's original proposal mandated that the color of the roofs of public transportation, like jeepneys and buses, is used as the basis for barring of these vehicles. Hence, the program is also often known as the Color Coding Scheme.

• Metered and fixed rate taxis are widely available in key cities nationwide. Jeepneys and buses are inexpensive ways of getting around most places. In Metro Manila the fastest way of commuting is via the railway system. LRT connects Monumento on the north to Baclaran on the south. MRT traverses the length of EDSA from North Avenue to Taft Avenue.

• Comfortable yet sturdy footwear are best, as traveling the islands will often involve some walking.

• When headed to the remote areas, come prepared with an insect repellant and even your own water in handy containers. Always have a handy island map with you.

• Prepare to hop in a jeepney, tricycle, or pedicab –These exotic modes of land transport that are the most commonly available for going around. Always bring loose change when taking public transport.

• Know the transport schedules. Some destinations are only being serviced intermittently, not to mention extreme weather conditions that will affect these schedules.

• >Air-conditioned taxis should cost PhP50 on the meter. An extra PhP2 will be added for every 500 meters.