Money in the Philippines for Tourists (2026): Cash, ATMs, GCash & CardsMoney in the Philippines for Tourists (2026): Cash, ATMs, GCash & Cards

Philippine peso bills and coins. Photo: Giovanni Carlo Bagayas. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a Filipino living in Mindanao · Updated October 20, 2026 · ATM fees and e-wallet rules checked October 2026 This guide contains affiliate links. If you sign up or book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at […]

Greenwich Menu Prices Philippines (October 2026): Overload Pizza, Lasagna & Best DealsGreenwich Menu Prices Philippines (October 2026): Overload Pizza, Lasagna & Best Deals

Overload pizza and lasagna, the Greenwich classics. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 20, 2026 · Not affiliated with or sponsored by Greenwich Prices are a guide based on recent menu reports and can differ by branch, delivery platform and promo. Always check the official Greenwich app or website before ordering. Quick […]

Filipino Desserts: 23 Must-Try Sweets, From Halo-Halo to Bibingka (2026)Filipino Desserts: 23 Must-Try Sweets, From Halo-Halo to Bibingka (2026)

Halo-halo, leche flan, ube halaya, bibingka and turon. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 20, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer The most popular Filipino […]

Domestic Flights in the Philippines 2026: Cebu Pacific vs PAL vs AirAsia (Baggage, Routes & Tips)Domestic Flights in the Philippines 2026: Cebu Pacific vs PAL vs AirAsia (Baggage, Routes & Tips)

Flying is the fastest way to hop between Philippine islands. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 20, 2026 · Baggage rules checked against Cebu Pacific, PAL and AirAsia policies This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra […]

Languages of the Philippines (2026): How Many, Most Spoken & Useful PhrasesLanguages of the Philippines (2026): How Many, Most Spoken & Useful Phrases

Everyday conversation in the Philippines often switches between two or three languages. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a native Cebuano speaker fluent in Bisaya, Filipino and English · Updated October 11, 2026 · Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (2020 Census) and Ethnologue This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, […]

History of the Philippines: Timeline, Key Events & Presidents (2026)History of the Philippines: Timeline, Key Events & Presidents (2026)

By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 11, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer The history of the Philippines spans tens of thousands of years of human settlement, independent pre-colonial kingdoms and […]

Binignit Recipe: How to Make Cebu’s Holy Week Dessert Soup (2026)Binignit Recipe: How to Make Cebu’s Holy Week Dessert Soup (2026)

Binignit, Cebu’s warm coconut-milk dessert soup. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 11, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Binignit is a Visayan dessert soup […]

Food Festivals in the Philippines 2027: 12 Festivals Built Around Food (Calendar & What to Eat)Food Festivals in the Philippines 2027: 12 Festivals Built Around Food (Calendar & What to Eat)

The Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, held every June 24. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 11, 2026 · Dates checked against Tourism Promotions Board and provincial tourism calendars This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission […]

37 Fun Facts About the Philippines (2026): Surprising, Weird & True37 Fun Facts About the Philippines (2026): Surprising, Weird & True

The Philippines has 7,641 islands. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 11, 2026 · Figures from PSA, NAMRIA, PHIVOLCS, PAGASA and UNESCO This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Some of the most […]

Biggest Malls in the Philippines (2026): Top 10 by Size + New MallsBiggest Malls in the Philippines (2026): Top 10 by Size + New Malls

SM Mall of Asia, the biggest mall in the Philippines. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 11, 2026 · Floor areas from SM Prime’s September 2025 filing and published developer figures This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra […]