What to pack for Philippines

Luggage and bags: First of all, we must think of what type of luggage and bags are most appropriate to bring in a certain location where you decided to spend your vacation or anything that's related to traveling.
It depends on when, where, and how many days are you going to spend it and whom you are with.
If you're with minors that are needed to be fed with feeding milk, feeding bottle bags should be included in your bags lists.
When you’re planning to trip around the world, a stroller bag is a must since you needed more space and more luggages to bring.
I suggest to also bring pouches for a more organized luggage wherein you can put your toiletries, make-up, first aid kit, shoes and sandals separately.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: For clothings, bring a pair of jeans, shirts, undies, a jacket(for cold places), swimming suits(for beach bums), shorts, socks(if a must), formal outfits(if on a business trip), night dress, robe, scarf, hankerchief, towels, etc. remember to bring ONLY the important things to be brought with you since you only have a limited space in your bag.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries and Medical supplies are important in traveling. You can’t just find medical supplies anywhere especially in urban areas and places wherein you’re in the middle of nowhere. In your toiletries pouch: bath essentials(shampoo, soap, facial care, feminine wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, pantiliners/sanitary napkins), tissue, alcohol, hand sanitizer, first-aid kit(med gauze, cotton, betadine, band-aid) emergency medicines(paracetamol, mefenamic acid, loperamide, amoxicillin, Bonamine) and your daily vitamin supplements.

Photo Equipment: And of course, travel and trip isn't complete and as exciting without photo equipments.
i suggest to bring ONLY those important.
1. Digital Camera and Video Cam
2. Rolls of film (for non-digital)
3. charger
4. Cam Batteries
5. extra Memory stick or Usb flash drive

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: When out for picnic or camping, bring a tent for those who stay overnight.
otherwise, a blanket or a weave mat is enough to enjoy the day.

Miscellaneous: 1. cellphone
2. mp3/mp4
3. a small handy notebook
4. a pen
5.

Miscellaneous: Don't forget simple over the counter medicine they don't have a lot of things we have in the USA so bring a small bag with something for everything you might pick up cold meds stomach ache etc most everything you can get there but simple cold meds they don't have and the pink stuff don't leave home without it.

Luggage and bags: travel very light. just one backpack.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 3 nylon short shorts, few sleeveless shirts, one light sweater, one pair of jeans,one sweatpants, few t-shirts, 3 or 4 swimwears, sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, swimshoes(optional but great for kids), energy and fruit bars, milo or ovaltine for kids (they provide hot water), crackers and dollar bills for tips. warning! employees are extra nice, you end up giving 5 or more dollar bills. be prepared.important: small flashlight.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: mosquito repellant, peptobismol(in case of upset stomach), tylenol, cortisone, band-aids and anti-bacterial wipes.

Photo Equipment: digital camera or disposable waterproof.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: scuba and snorkeling equipments, swim ring and plastic balls for kids.

Miscellaneous: Hi! My name is Adelyn, I was in Davao Aug. of 2006 with my son and 2 sisters,waterfront hotel is the best place to stay overnight to book for your trip to pearl farm the next day. The marina is a block a way from waterfront.Pearl farm is awesome, it's quite expensive but, reasonable. It is $90 per person per night which includes 3 meals. If you are in a budget, one night is enough. Believe me it's worth the money. Your experience will be unforgetable. Do the other tours afterwards. By the way, have you been to Siargao? It's paradise. I've been to beautiful resorts like plantation bay,shangrila,marriott, bohol tropics but siargao island is different. Something about that place that haunts you forever esp. after you visited the 3 popular islands,dako, guyam and naked. enjoy and have a nice trip.

Miscellaneous: An outstandingly informative and beautifully illustrated, 520 pages long guide to trekking, diving, rafting, surfing, biking, rock-climbing and ecotourism throughout the country.
Covers plenty of truly obscure spots you won't find in any other guidebook.
Unfortunately, as with the Moon guide, it is now out of print and unlike with that one, you would have to search hard and be very lucky to locate a copy. If you do find one, buy it quickly!!!

Miscellaneous: My favourite guidebook to the country. It is certainly the most detailed one, covering every single province, and has info on lots of remote places way off the beaten track.
Excellent cultural background, too.
However, its practical details are now rather dated - back it up with the next book for those.

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Luggage and bags: You can find great bargains here so, I suggest that you bring one big suitcase.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Since this is a tropical country, bring clothes that are airy. Sleeveless tops, cotton shirts and blouses are good with a pair of jeans/shorts/pedal pushers. If you will go out at night, jeans are still the main stay here but paired with a dressier top. Slacks, cute skirts are good for going out at night, too. It is best that you wear sandals that are very comfortable. If you are heading to the beach, two piece bathing suits are a good bet to bring. You can actually do all your shopping for clothes in the Philippines since as I have said, you will find a lot of good, affordable, chic and trendy clothes. For men, shorts and jeans are good for touring around. Slacks are best worn for a night out. Take note also that there are high end bars in Manila that don't allow flip flops or open sandals. If you are going around December to January, you might want to bring a light jacket just to help keep you a bit warm if you get cold easily.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you need any medications, like maybe for a common cold, there are a lot of drug stores around such as Mercury Drug store where you can get them easily. Bring tissue paper since there are no toilet papers in most public comfort rooms.

Photo Equipment: A good digital camera with high memory. Batteries are easy to find around so don't worry.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: You might want to bring a mosquito repellent.

Miscellaneous: Even though English is widely spoken, learning a few words in the country's other national language can be fun, and in fact useful if you go really far off the beaten track.
This new edition actually contains words and phrases in various major local languages in addition to "Filipino"!

Miscellaneous: As many others on this website have mentioned, you can buy just about anything you need in the Philippines.

However, women, beware! If you are larger than the average Filipina, you may have trouble finding clothes that fit you.

When I was in the Philippines, I gained some weight. I went from a U.S. size 4 to a size 6/8. I had to go to the Speedo store to find a bathing suit big enough for me. The extra large swimsuits at Gaisano's were too small!!

Also, I have an hour glass figure and it was difficult finding clothes that fit because of that. Filipinas generally have fewer curves than I do.