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Official Languages: Filipino, English

English Is One of Two Official Languages Set by the Constitution, Alongside Filipino, and Is the Language of Government, Higher Education and Business. Signage, Menus and Staff in Cities and Tourist Areas Are Almost Always in English, Though Rural Areas Lean More on Filipino and Regional Languages

Mobile Network: 4G Covers Most Cities and Populated Islands, with 5G in Parts of Major Urban Areas. Regulators Have Ordered 3G Off Nationwide by the End of 2026, and Most of It Is Already Gone, While 2G Stays on Longer Only in Rural and Remote Areas. Bring a 4G-Capable Phone Rather than an Older One

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: By Law Every SIM Must Be Registered to an Identified Person, and a Tourist's Registration Lasts Only 30 Days before Automatic Deactivation, Extendable Only with an Approved Visa Extension Shown Beforehand. An eSIM Skips That Step and Can Be Active before You Land, Which Suits a Short Trip. A Local SIM Can Be Cheaper for a Longer Stay If Your Phone Is Unlocked and You Register It in Person. Roaming Suits a Very Short Visit but Usually Costs the Most

Cards Are Widely Accepted in Major Cities, Malls, Larger Hotels and Established Restaurants, but Cash Still Matters for Markets, Tricycles, Small Shops, Ferries and Island Destinations. ATMs Are Common in Cities and Tourist Hubs but Can Be Scarce or Unreliable on Smaller Islands, so Carry More Cash than Usual before Heading Out to One

Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Obligatory. Many Sit-Down Restaurants Already Add a Service Charge to the Bill, so Check before Adding More; Where None Is Added, Rounding Up or Leaving about 10 Percent for Good Service Is Common in Tourist-Facing Places. Hotel Porters and Housekeeping Welcome a Small Cash Tip, and Taxi or Ride-Hailing Drivers Are Often Tipped by Rounding Up the Fare

Plug Type: Type A, Type B, Type C

Voltage: 220 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from Europe, the UK, Australia and Most of Asia Need an Adapter for the Two Flat-Pin American-Style Sockets Used Here. Many Sockets Also Accept the Two Round-Pin European Plug, and Most Phone and Laptop Chargers Already Handle 100 to 240 V, so Check the Label Rather than Assume