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<text>
<title>
Philippines: Travel
</title>
<article>
<hdr>
Background Notes: Philippines
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Except for the mountainous areas of
northern Luzon, the climate is usually hot and humid. Cotton
and other lightweight clothing is worn all year. If traveling
to the popular mountain resorts in northern Luzon, light
sweaters are appropriate.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Taxis in large cities can be hailed from the
street, and the fares are very reasonable. In smaller towns,
public transportation consists of Jeepneys and motorized
tricycles. Long-distance buses serve all parts of the
Philippines. The quality ranges from air-conditioned liners to
poorly maintained and overcrowded vehicles. Jeepneys, vehicles
built on jeep-type frames, carry 6-11 persons and are used in
short city hauls and as transportation between villages and
towns.
</p>
<p> All populated areas of the Philippines can be reached by
automobile. Roads are often overcrowded and poorly maintained.
</p>
<p> Some areas of the country are plagued by civil unrest. Check
with the Department of State's Office of Citizen Emergency
Services in Washington, D.C. at (202) 647-5225 or the American
Embassy in Manila for travel advisories.
</p>
<p> Philippine Airlines makes scheduled flights to cities and
important towns throughout the country, and 1-day round trip
flights are possible to some places. Several charter air
services operate from the domestic airport in Manila.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Local and long-distance telephone
service is available but not always reliable. International
service to the United States is excellent. Manila is 13 time
zones ahead of eastern standard time.
</p>
<p> Health: For most illnesses and medical problems, facilities
in the Manila area are adequate. The Manila water supply is
generally safe. Untreated or unboiled water should not be drunk
outside the city. Dysentery is endemic in the Philippines,
especially outside Manila. Eat only fruits that can be peeled
and avoid fresh vegetables, unless certain they have been
properly cleaned with safe water. Superficial skin infections
are common in the tropics; even the smallest wound should be
disinfected and covered with a dressing.
</p>
<p> Tourist attractions: Tourist sites are highly diverse, with
may opportunities for weekend and day trips from the larger
cities. Scuba diving, sailing, and water sports are very
popular. Resorts matching international standards can be found
around Manila and the central Visayan Islands. Manila, Cebu,
Davao, and Baguio have abundant first-class hotels. In smaller
towns, accomodations are poor.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
September 1989.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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