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- Destinations
- Asia
- Philippines
- Manila
- Las Pinas
Las Pinas
Although the village of Las Pinas, 12 miles (20km) from the
centre of Manila, has now been swallowed up in the suburban sprawl
of the city, it has kept its character and is a favoured stop on
most tours of Luzon because of its famous bamboo organ. The organ
is housed in the San Jose Church, and has a very unique sound that
draws international organists here every year in the second week of
February for an Organ Festival. Another attraction at Las Pinas is
the Sarao Jeepney Factory, where visitors can watch these unique
Filipino vehicles being assembled and learn how they came to be the
favoured form of transportation on the islands.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
Opening Times
San Jose: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm. The
organ can be viewed Monday to Friday from 8am to
12pm
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