Food Sanitation
by wreckloose
Remember to clean all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. "Night soil" is still utilized as a source of fertilizer so locally grown produce must be disinfected. I read somewhere to soak all fruits and vegetables, that couldn't be peeled or cooked, in clean, boiled water with a drop of bleach for fifteen minutes... and then in another bath of boiled water (without bleach) for another fifteen minutes. I did that and whether it actually worked or not, I never once got ill from the local produce. I've been told that there is also a product available in the grocery stores called "FIT", which is supposed to be a fruit and vegetable "cleansing dip".
The Manila post office
by kylian74
The post office of Manila is in 'Lawton' before you reach the Manily City Hall if you are coming from Quezon City ( the former capital of Philippines) This post office is the main and biggest in Philippines.
"ABOT" Reach out Jeepney fares of others
by yellowcab
When riding a jeepney in Manila or anywhere in the Philipines: It is customary and is expected of you by other jeepney passengers seating far away from the driver to reach out for their fare/payment. This is a Filipino term for "paki-abot" which is a simple act of kindness that can be seen among Filipinos in the streets.
When you hear the word "bayad po"(my fare please) and/or says "paki abot po"(please help); all you have to do is to extend your hand, accept & forward the payment/jeepney fare to the driver or to the next person who is much closer to the driver's seat.
Expect to see a disgusted face when you fail and ignore to assist this local custom.
Money
by keeweechic
Most banks that cash traveller's checks and exchange money are located in Makati. pm Monday-Friday. Some banks are also open until 1 PM Saturday.
Foreign currency may be exchanged at your hotel, and in most of the large department stores, banks and authorised money changing shops. Exchanging money anywhere else is illegal and the laws are strictly enforced.
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Sensitive to Critisicms!
by machomikemd
We Filipinos too are known for being sensitive to insults, criticisms (constructive and destructive), racial discrimination, and other small issues cropping on occasion. Amor propio, or pride, connects the traits pakikisama, hiya (or shame), and utang na loob (or debt of honor). I think we inherited this from our latin heritage since latins are known to be hot blooded.
All of these affect his amor propio. If you have helped him in a way that cannot be repaid materially, he will constantly thank you for the favor done. The pride to return the good deeds he received nurtures his amor propio, which sometimes leads to showing off especially in the presence of peers and subordinates. His amor propio propels him to be overly of sensitive.
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Public transport in Manila
My shoes after a tiring walk in Paris...
At Intramuros park
