1. Bring your original passport (with at least six months of validity), a valid Philippine visa, or valid pages from your U.S., Schengen, or Japanese visas, along with an invitation letter and your round-trip flight itinerary.
2. Bring an ample supply of brochures, posters, and other materials.
3. Mobile phone (with international roaming enabled), charger, power bank, and travel adapter.
4. Bring your toiletries and necessary clothing, and pack some of your regular medications—such as gastrointestinal remedies, allergy pills, fever reducers, and pain relievers—for emergencies.
5. Please do not place computers, batteries, or power banks in your checked baggage.
6. The Philippines—Manila is in the same time zone as China, with no time difference.
7. Regarding currency, the local official currency is the peso (PESO). 1 U.S. dollar ≈ 58.6 pesos, and 1 Chinese yuan ≈ 8.1 pesos. Please note that credit cards (such as VISA and Mastercard) and UnionPay cards are widely accepted abroad.
8. In Manila, August temperatures typically range from 27°C to 31°C, with an average daytime high of around 31°C. It’s recommended to wear light, cotton-based clothing such as short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and lightweight skirts or shorts—garments that are cool and breathable. For business meetings or more formal visits, be sure to bring smart attire.
9. The standard voltage in the Philippines is 220–240V, so most household appliances can be used safely. Most outlets are two‑flat‑pin type; both round and three‑prong plugs require adapters.
10. Filipinos avoid the numbers “13” and the day “Friday,” viewing them as symbols of bad luck and misfortune. They also refrain from handing objects or picking up food with their left hand, believing it to be unclean and lowly; using the left hand is considered a grave insult to others.
