GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

Entry Regulations & Health

All visitors to the Philippines must have a valid passport. Most can enter without a visa and stay for up to 21 days if they have onward travel tickets. Holders of Hong Kong and Taiwan passports need special permits, which can be obtained from Philippine embassies and consulates. Travelers from yellow fever-affected areas must provide vaccination certificates, although children under one year old are exempt but may be isolated if necessary.

Customs & Currency

Visitors should complete the Baggage Declaration Form before disembarking to facilitate Customs checks. Those carrying over US$3,000 must declare this at the Central Bank of the Philippines counter in the Customs area.When departing, you cannot take out more foreign currency than you brought in, and local currency is limited to Php1,000.Currency Details:- Peso (P) = 100 centavos- Banknotes: P10, P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000- Coins: 5c, 10c, 25c, P1, P5, P10

Airport Facilities & Fees

International airports provide essential traveler facilities, including information counters, hotel and travel agency representatives, banks, ATMs, postal services, and medical clinics. Baggage carts and porter services are free of charge.Departure fees apply at both international and domestic airports, payable in Philippine pesos. Passengers departing internationally should inquire at information counters for details. The local time zone is GMT plus 8 hours.

Entry Regulations & Health

All visitors to the Philippines must have a valid passport. Most can enter without a visa and stay for up to 21 days if they have onward travel tickets. Holders of Hong Kong and Taiwan passports need special permits, which can be obtained from Philippine embassies and consulates. Travelers from yellow fever-affected areas must provide vaccination certificates, although children under one year old are exempt but may be isolated if necessary.

Customs & Currency

Visitors should complete the Baggage Declaration Form before disembarking to facilitate Customs checks. Those carrying over US$3,000 must declare this at the Central Bank of the Philippines counter in the Customs area.When departing, you cannot take out more foreign currency than you brought in, and local currency is limited to Php1,000.Currency Details:- Peso (P) = 100 centavos- Banknotes: P10, P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000- Coins: 5c, 10c, 25c, P1, P5, P10

Airport Facilities & Fees

International airports provide essential traveler facilities, including information counters, hotel and travel agency representatives, banks, ATMs, postal services, and medical clinics. Baggage carts and porter services are free of charge.Departure fees apply at both international and domestic airports, payable in Philippine pesos. Passengers departing internationally should inquire at information counters for details. The local time zone is GMT plus 8 hours.

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

From North AmericaNew York – Northwest, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
Los Angeles – Northwest, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, Eva Airways, Cathay Pacific
Vancouver – Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Eva Airways, Aseana
From EuropeLondon – British Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Emirates
Frankfurt – Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Swiss Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways
Paris – Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Singapore Airlines
From South AmericaRio de Janeiro – Varig Brazillian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Britist Airways
From AfricaCapetown – South African Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa
From AustraliaSydney, Perth – Qantas, Philippine Airlines
From North AsiaTokyo – Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Northwest, Singapore Airlines
Seoul – Korean Airlines, Aseana, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific
Beijing – Dragon Air, Air Macau
Bangkok – Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines
Singapore – Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Airlines
From Middle EastDubai, Bahrain – Saudi, Emirates, Gulf Air
From North AmericaNew York – Northwest, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
Los Angeles – Northwest, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, Eva Airways, Cathay Pacific
Vancouver – Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Eva Airways, Aseana
From EuropeLondon – British Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Emirates
Frankfurt – Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Swiss Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways
Paris – Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Singapore Airlines
From South AmericaRio de Janeiro – Varig Brazillian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Britist Airways
From AfricaCapetown – South African Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa
From AustraliaSydney, Perth – Qantas, Philippine Airlines
From North AsiaTokyo – Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Northwest, Singapore Airlines
Seoul – Korean Airlines, Aseana, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific
Beijing – Dragon Air, Air Macau
Bangkok – Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines
Singapore – Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Airlines
From Middle EastDubai, Bahrain – Saudi, Emirates, Gulf Air

Information and Assistance Centers

Business Hours

Private and government offices are open from 8am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. Some private companies hold office on Saturdays from 9am to 12noon. Most shops are open from 9am to 7pm while restaurants are open from 9am until 10pm.

Banks and Foreign Exchange

Banks are open from 9am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays. A number of banks handle travelers cheques and currency exchange. Visitors are required to present their passport and photocopy of the purchase receipt when encashing travelers cheques.

Credit Cards

International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and American Express Card are accepted in major establishments.

Medical & Emergency Facilities

There are 3 main hospitals (1 public and 2 private hospitals) and a substantial number of clinics.

Police Assistance

Police assistance is provided 24 hours a day. Tarabiangan Centers (Outpost) are strategically located in the city center.

Electricity

Electricity runs 24-hours and is on a 220 volt, 60 cycle system.

Communication Facilities, Internet, and Postal Services

Four telecommunications companies provide international and national direct dialing services, including telephone, telegraph, and fax. Public call stations are mainly along Rizal Avenue, and most accommodations offer direct dialing as well.

Tourist Information & Assistance Center

**Airport Tourist Information and Assistance Counter** Arrival Area, Airport Terminal **Airport Visitor Center** Tourism Building, Airport Compound, Rizal Ave Tel: +63 48 434 4211 **Seaport Information Counter** Ground Floor, PASS Building, Port Area **Honda Bay Information Center** Purok Honda Bay Wharf, Barangay Sta. Lourdes **Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park** Ground Floor, City Coliseum **Palawan Provincial Tourism Office** Ground Floor, Capitol Building, Rizal Ave Email: turismopalawan@yahoo.com Tel: +63 48 433 2968

Emergency Hotline

Patrol 117: (6348) 4335322;

KAAC/Kilos Agad Action Center: (6348) 4349426;
City Police Station: 166 / (6348) 4349890;
Provincial Police Station: (6348) 4347053;
Police Maritime: (6348) 4333262;
Fire Department: 160 / (6348) 4342076;
Ospital ng Palawan: (6348) 4332621;
Palawan Adventist Hospital: (6348) 4334666;
MMG Cooperative Hospital: (6348) 4345580;
Western Command – AFP: (6348) 4332311;
Immigration Office: (6348) 4332248

Business Hours

Private and government offices are open from 8am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. Some private companies hold office on Saturdays from 9am to 12noon. Most shops are open from 9am to 7pm while restaurants are open from 9am until 10pm.

Banks and Foreign Exchange

Banks are open from 9am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays. A number of banks handle travelers cheques and currency exchange. Visitors are required to present their passport and photocopy of the purchase receipt when encashing travelers cheques.

Credit Cards

International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and American Express Card are accepted in major establishments.

Medical & Emergency Facilities

There are 3 main hospitals (1 public and 2 private hospitals) and a substantial number of clinics.

Police Assistance

Police assistance is provided 24 hours a day. Tarabiangan Centers (Outpost) are strategically located in the city center.

Electricity

Electricity runs 24-hours and is on a 220 volt, 60 cycle system.

Communication Facilities, Internet, and Postal Services

Four telecommunications companies provide international and national direct dialing services, including telephone, telegraph, and fax. Public call stations are mainly along Rizal Avenue, and most accommodations offer direct dialing as well.

Tourist Information & Assistance Center

**Airport Tourist Information and Assistance Counter** Arrival Area, Airport Terminal **Airport Visitor Center** Tourism Building, Airport Compound, Rizal Ave Tel: +63 48 434 4211 **Seaport Information Counter** Ground Floor, PASS Building, Port Area **Honda Bay Information Center** Purok Honda Bay Wharf, Barangay Sta. Lourdes **Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park** Ground Floor, City Coliseum **Palawan Provincial Tourism Office** Ground Floor, Capitol Building, Rizal Ave Email: turismopalawan@yahoo.com Tel: +63 48 433 2968

Emergency Hotline

Patrol 117: (6348) 4335322;

KAAC/Kilos Agad Action Center: (6348) 4349426;
City Police Station: 166 / (6348) 4349890;
Provincial Police Station: (6348) 4347053;
Police Maritime: (6348) 4333262;
Fire Department: 160 / (6348) 4342076;
Ospital ng Palawan: (6348) 4332621;
Palawan Adventist Hospital: (6348) 4334666;
MMG Cooperative Hospital: (6348) 4345580;
Western Command – AFP: (6348) 4332311;
Immigration Office: (6348) 4332248

TRAVEL TIPS IN PUERTO PRINCESA CITY

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING?
  • Light casual wear is always practical when touring around the city.
  • Bring warm garments during rainy days (July to September) or when visiting mountainous areas where nights can be cool and chilly.
  • On hot summer months (March to May) it is best to wear a hat, a pair of sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Carry an insect repellant, bottled water, and a flashlight when visiting remote and forested areas.
  • Expect to get wet on your trip to the Underground River, wear shorts and sandals.
  • A camera will come in handy to capture the sights!
REMINDERS FOR ALL TRAVELERS
  • Do not litter on roads, trails, beaches or at sea. You can help keep the environment clean and make the city a better place to live and visit.
  • To help protect, preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place, please avoid damage to forests, caves and corals, and don’t collect plant and animal species.
  • When entering ethnic and local villages, be sensitive to the values and culture of the local people.
  • Entry permits and fees are required when visiting the Underground River and other attractions in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
  • Always seek the services of a duly-registered and licensed tour agency and a licensed tour guide of the city.
  • It is advisable to register in Visitor Centers / Tourist Information Assistance Centers, or with the Barangay (village) office when visiting tourist spots or adventure destinations in the city, for better facilitation and assistance.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING?

  • Light casual wear is always practical when touring around the city.
  • Bring warm garments during rainy days (July to September) or when visiting mountainous areas where nights can be cool and chilly.
  • On hot summer months (March to May) it is best to wear a hat, a pair of sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Carry an insect repellant, bottled water, and a flashlight when visiting remote and forested areas.
  • Expect to get wet on your trip to the Underground River, wear shorts and sandals.
  • A camera will come in handy to capture the sights!

REMINDERS FOR ALL TRAVELERS

  • Do not litter on roads, trails, beaches or at sea. You can help keep the environment clean and make the city a better place to live and visit.
  • To help protect, preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place, please avoid damage to forests, caves and corals, and don’t collect plant and animal species.
  • When entering ethnic and local villages, be sensitive to the values and culture of the local people.
  • Entry permits and fees are required when visiting the Underground River and other attractions in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
  • Always seek the services of a duly-registered and licensed tour agency and a licensed tour guide of the city.
  • It is advisable to register in Visitor Centers / Tourist Information Assistance Centers, or with the Barangay (village) office when visiting tourist spots or adventure destinations in the city, for better facilitation and assistance.