About the Philippines

• The Land
• History
• The People
• Tips for First-Time Travellers
• Visas and Visa Requirements
• Customs and Duty-Free
• Air Travel to the Country
• Currency
• Clothing
• Utilities
• Some Important Telephone Numbers
• Newspapers and Other Media
• Business Hours
• Language
• Getting Around
• Weather, Conditions, and Geography

Language

While there are over 100 regional languages in the Philippines, the national language is Filipino, with English as the most widely spoken second language. All business, governmental and legal transactions are conducted in English.