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- Destinations
- Asia
- Philippines
- Manila
- Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay is a unique project on the site of a former United
States Naval base. It was buried under ash after the eruption of Mt
Pinatubo in 1991 and has since been transformed into a buzzing
eco-tourism and commercial hub, only five minutes from Philippines
International airport and a two-hour drive northwest of Manila.
Most of the area, which is enclosed by a security fence, is covered
in dense forests teeming with flora and fauna, including rare
butterflies and bats. There are also lovely unspoiled beaches to
enjoy, exceptional scenery, forest trails, watersport activities,
coral reefs and shipwrecks to explore, numerous sports facilities
and duty-free shopping centres.
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.
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