🤝 PHILIPPINE CULTURE

Discover the Country Behind the People. When you meet someone from another country, you don't just meet a person. You also discover a different way of life. And that is one of the wonderful things about meeting someone from the Philippines.

😊 FILIPINO HOSPITALITY BUT 👪 FAMILY COMES FIRST

Filipinos are well known for their hospitality. A visitor may quickly be offered something to eat or drink. A guest can be made to feel at home. And a simple visit can sometimes turn into hours of conversation, food and laughter. You may arrive expecting a short visit... And leave several hours later with a full stomach and new friends. You will also notice that family relationships are as strong as a steel cable.

🌴 THE PHILIPPINES IS NOT ONE PLACE

The Philippines is an enormous collection of more than one thousand islands and communities. Some of the major cities, like the capital Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Caloocan City, Taguig City, Zamboanga City and Davao City have a population of more than a million

🍜 FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER

Food is an important part of Filipino culture. And there is plenty to discover. And of course, there are countless regional dishes and family recipes. Don't be afraid to try something you've never eaten before. Your first Filipino meal could become one of your favorite memories.

🎉 FIESTAS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Filipinos love a celebration. Throughout the country you will find fiestas, festivals, parades, music, dancing and community events. Some celebrations are deeply connected with local history and traditions. Others are religious. And some are simply an opportunity for people to come together and enjoy themselves. If you ever have the opportunity to experience a Filipino fiesta, take it. It is something you will remember.

🎵 MUSIC, DANCE AND KARAOKE

Music is everywhere. Filipinos love singing, dancing and entertaining one another. And there is one Filipino tradition you may discover very quickly: Karaoke. 🎤

💬 LEARN THE LANGUAGE

Filipino and English are widely used, but the Philippines is home to many languages and regional varieties. You may hear Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon and many others. You don't need to become fluent before visiting. But learning a few Filipino words can be a wonderful gesture.

🌏 RESPECT THE DIFFERENCES

Culture isn’t about declaring one way right and another wrong. It’s about understanding that people can live differently. Appointments are rarely set in stone, and the government practices bureaucracy like a true art form, but sooner or later, you’ll find yourself enjoying the slower pace.

❤️ GET TO KNOW THE PERSON — NOT JUST THE COUNTRY

Learning about Filipino culture can help you understand the environment in which someone grew up. But culture never tells you everything about a person.

🌹 DISCOVERY CAN BE PART OF THE ADVENTURE

Perhaps your interest in the Philippines started because you wanted to meet someone. But along the way you may discover much more.

🇵🇭 WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES

Don't just visit the Philippines. Experience it. Ready to Meet Someone Special?