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, […]
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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)
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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
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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
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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 […]
10 Romantic Getaways in the Philippines (2026): Best Honeymoon Spots for Couples10 Romantic Getaways in the Philippines (2026): Best Honeymoon Spots for Couples
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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 most romantic getaways in the Philippines are El Nido and Coron in Palawan for private island hopping, […]
Top 5 Waterfalls in the Philippines (2026): Kawasan, Tinuy-an, Pagsanjan, Aliwagwag & Maria CristinaTop 5 Waterfalls in the Philippines (2026): Kawasan, Tinuy-an, Pagsanjan, Aliwagwag & Maria Cristina
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Tinuy-an Falls in Surigao del Sur, often called the “Little Niagara” of the Philippines. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, Mindanao-based travel writer · 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 […]
Philippine Historical Sites: 18 Must-See Landmarks, UNESCO Sites & History Tours (2026)Philippine Historical Sites: 18 Must-See Landmarks, UNESCO Sites & History Tours (2026)
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Intramuros, the walled city of Manila, is the best place to start exploring Philippine history. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 11, 2026 · UNESCO listings checked against whc.unesco.org 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 […]
Amaya View Cagayan de Oro 2026: Entrance Fee, Attractions, Rooms & How to Get ThereAmaya View Cagayan de Oro 2026: Entrance Fee, Attractions, Rooms & How to Get There
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Amaya View sits on the hills of Indahag, above Cagayan de Oro City. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, Mindanao-based travel writer · 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. Amaya View did not […]
Sirao Garden Cebu 2026: Entrance Fee, Hours & How to Get There (We Visited Both Gardens)Sirao Garden Cebu 2026: Entrance Fee, Hours & How to Get There (We Visited Both Gardens)
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Celosia fields and the Cebu highlands at Sirao Flower Garden. Photo: Giovanni Carlo Bagayas. 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 […]
Cost of Living in the Philippines 2026: Monthly Budget, Rent & Prices + Free CalculatorCost of Living in the Philippines 2026: Monthly Budget, Rent & Prices + Free Calculator
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By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a Filipino living in Mindanao · Updated October 11, 2026 · Prices from 2026 Numbeo/Wise data, Meralco and LTFRB 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. Dollar and pound figures are approximate […]