Philippines factsheet for adoption travel

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Large flag to print outCountry name:long form: Republic of the Philippines
short form: the Philippines
local short form:
Pilipinaslocal long form:
Republika ng PilipinasWhat the people are called:noun, singular: Filipino
noun, plural: Filipinos
adjective: Philippine
Ethnic groups:Christian Malay (92%), Muslim Malay (4%), Chinese (2%), others.
U.S. EmbassyEmbassy of the United States of America
1201 Roxas Blvd
Ermita 1000
Manila, Philipines
Tel:(855) 23-216-436
Fax:(855) 23-216-437
Web site:
http://manila.usembassy.gov/Canadian EmbassyCanadian Embassy (street address)
9th-11th Floors, Allied Bank Building
6754 Ayala Ave.
1226 Makati City, Philippines
Canadian Embassy (mailing address)
PO Box 2168
1226 Makati City, Philippines
Tel:(855) 2-867-0001
Fax:(855) 2-810-4659
Web site:
http://dfait-maeci.gc.ca/manilaMoney:1 Philippine Peso (P) = 100 centavos
(
currency conversion)
Time Zone:GMT +8 (
What's GMT?)
Phone/Internet info:Country Area Code: 63
There are Internet cafes across the country.
Mobile phone coverage varies, but is available (GSM 900 and 1800 networks). International calling cards also provide a way to contact (calling to or from the U.S.). You may want to consider renting a compatible phone and service plan.
Major languages spoken:Two official languages: Filipino (a version of Tagalog) and English.
Eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
Alphabet:The written language is similar to English letters but with some nuances:
See it here.Major holidays:Public holidays 2004
Jan 01 - New Year's Day
Apr 08 - Maundy Thursday
Apr 09 - Good Friday and Bataan Day
May 01 - Labor Day
Jun 12 - Independence Day
Aug 31 - National Heroes' Day
Nov 01 - All Saints' Day
Nov 30 - Bonifacio Day
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Dec 30 - Rizal Day
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve Bank Holiday
Note: Easter is a major holiday in the Philippines and travel may be disrupted.
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