The Guide
From The Report: The Philippines 2012
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This section includes an article about Palawan, the Philippines’ pristine island province, which features untouched reefs and unmatched biodiversity. OBG also provides information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and transport.

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Off the beaten path: Untouched reefs and limestone cliffs draw in adventurers from all over
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Sandwiched between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, the island province of Palawan offers a wonderful respite from the busier industrial and commercial centres of the Philippines. The roughly 1780 islands and islets that comprise Palawan are revered for their unmatched biodiversity, while the pristine coastline – measuring about 2000 km – is distinguished by its lack of large-scale developments as seen elsewhere in the country. This is largely due to a 1967 presidential decree that…

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Facts for visitors: Some helpful tips for travelling
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SOCIETY & ETIQUETTE: Very few Philippine business customs will surprise anyone accustomed to doing business in the US or other Western markets. Handshakes are standard for both men and women, while the exchange of business cards is fairly informal. However, if meeting with a high-ranking government official or well-established businessman, as a sign of respect it is best to present and receive the business card with both hands so the card is readable to the recipient. One should be cognisant…