Chocolate Hills
Unique geological formations in Bohol.
~2 h ~US$5
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free For Many Nationalities Up To 30 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Arrival card
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Advises against travel to some areas
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overpriced taxis
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
117
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Grab
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Gcash,paymaya
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% In Restaurants
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly When Visiting Churches.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Kamusta
kah-moos-tah
Goodbye
Paalam
pah-ah-lahm
Please
Pakiusap
pah-kee-oo-sahp
Thank you
Salamat
sah-lah-maht
Sorry
Pasensya na
pah-sen-shah nah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles?
nagh-sah-sah-lee-tah kah bah ng ing-les?
I don’t understand
Hindi ko naiintindihan
hin-dee koh nah-ee-in-tin-dee-han
Can you speak slowly, please?
Maaari mo bang magsalita ng dahan-dahan, pakiusap?
mah-ah-ree moh bahng mag-sah-lee-tah ng dah-han-dah-han, pah-kee-oo-sahp?
Can you help me, please?
Maaari mo ba akong tulungan, pakiusap?
mah-ah-ree moh bah ah-kong too-loo-ngan, pah-kee-oo-sahp?
What does this mean?
Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?
ah-noh ang ee-big sah-bee-hin nee-toh?
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