The Guide
From The Report: The Philippines 2015
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This chapter contains useful information for those considering travel to the Philippines, including hotel listings, phone numbers for government offices, business organisations and other important contacts, as well as tips for etiquette, transport and health. It also contains a features peace examining ecotourism opportunities across the archipelago.

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The Philippines has something for everyone
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As the Philippines attracts tourists in ever greater numbers, the focus of the sector has shifted away from the mass market to promoting the country as an ecotourism destination. Crucial to this strategy has been an focus on sustainable development, emphasising projects with a minimal impact on the environment, as well as efforts to avoid the displacement of indigenous people. This strategy has centred on the MIMAROPA region, the acronym encompassing its members Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, and home to some of the country’s most renowned natural wonders. Most notably, Busuanga and Puerto Galera have been consolidating their reputations…

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Hotel listings for the Philippines
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HUMA ISLAND RESORT & SPA Huma Island Busuanga Palawan T: 63 (2) 553 0119 F: 63 (2) 553 0121 www.humaisland.com reservation@humaisland.com Rooms: 64 water villas, 15 beach villas, 1 family suite, 2 presidential suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Meeting room with audio-visual equipment. Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, kids’ club, library, dive centre, infinity pool, kids’ pool, Kapuruan Spa featuring 7 treatment rooms and an authentic Arabic hammam, archery, volleyball. A Jacuzzi and bath tub are provided in each villa. Guest Services: 24-hour villa host service, laundry and dry cleaning, babysitting, airport…

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Facts for visitors: Tips for newcomers
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Visas Most nationalities can easily obtain a tourist visa upon arrival in the country that is good for a 30-day stay, and obtaining an extension of up to six months is relatively easy and requires presenting the proper paperwork and roughly $68 to the Bureau of Immigration. For any traveller entering the country, an outbound ticket is required at the airport. Those who wish to obtain a visa overseas may do so for $35, but the length of stay is usually two months. Business Hours Shops tend to open six days a week between 9.00am and 11.00am and close between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Offices in both the private and public sectors are typically open…