What should I pay attention to when going to the Philippines for business?

Passport: China citizens traveling with tour groups at their own expense must apply for personal passports at the local public security bureau, or entrust an international travel agency approved by the National Tourism Administration to organize overseas travel, or apply for passports through an international travel agency.

Visa: China citizens traveling with tour groups to the Philippines at their own expense should apply for group visas through international travel agencies approved by the National Tourism Administration, or through overseas travel agencies of international travel agencies to the Philippines and the China Embassy in China.

entry procedures

Immigration check: China citizens need to go through immigration check when they arrive at Manila International Airport. During the inspection, they should show their passports and completed entry cards to immigration officials, and explain the purpose of the visit and the number of days of stay. With the approval of the officials, the words "Entry Permit" shall be stamped on the entry card. The other half of the entry card is used as an exit card and should be properly kept.

Customs: After you pass the immigration inspection and get your luggage, you must go to the customs for customs inspection. When you go through the customs, you should show the completed customs declaration form to the customs officials, and the officials can only release it after examination and approval. According to Philippine customs regulations, guns and coffee are contraband. There are no restrictions on bringing foreign currency into the country. In principle, as long as it exceeds the price equivalent to more than $3,000, it needs to be declared. The Philippine currency is limited to 500 pesos. A camera, radio, watch, etc. If you find that what you take with you is different from what you take with you when you leave this country, you will be taxed. Adults can take 1.4 liters of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250 grams of cut tobacco duty-free.

Quarantine: Vaccinia and cholera vaccination certificates are not required.

exit formalities

After sightseeing in the Philippines, China citizens should pay airport tax before going through the check-in formalities at Manila International Airport, then go through the check-in formalities at the counter of the airline that ordered the return ticket, get the registration card and baggage card, and hand over the check-in card to the airline staff before boarding and leaving the country.

Local customs and practices

The Philippines is a country deeply influenced by western culture, and both Catholicism and Islam have a broad market here. Therefore, many living habits in the Philippines are similar to those in western countries and have a strong religious color. Filipinos try to avoid the number "13". For example, 13 people are not suitable for parties and dinners, and there is no room for 13 in hotel accommodation. The Philippines also has taboos on Fridays. If a month falls on Friday of June 13, it is considered unlucky.

When greeting others, keep your hands and hips straight, palms down and swing your fingers. Palm up is considered an insult. Moreover, don't put your palms on your hips or look directly at others for a long time, which is often a symbol of provocation.

The daily topics are mainly marriage, family, occupation and cooking. And avoid talking about politics. If the local people invite you to be a guest at home, or invite you to an outing, you can't refuse, because in that case, the other party will think you are belittling yourself.

Like China people, Filipinos like foreigners to praise their country and family. Appropriate praise will make both sides friends.

Politeness is a major feature of Filipinos. Filipinos like to give and receive gifts. Especially on birthdays or Christmas (not limited to these two festivals, of course), giving some gifts (not necessarily expensive) to Filipino friends will make them very happy and think that you know a lot about etiquette, such as sending a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates or a Parker pen, which can often play a more important role in paying attention to etiquette.

"Terno skirt" is the national costume of Filipino women. This is a round neck and short sleeve dress. The sleeves are straight, and the sides are slightly higher than the shoulders, just like butterflies spreading their wings, so they are also called "butterfly skirts". The suit has a small waist and a wide skirt, which has the characteristics of Spanish clothing.

Most of the weddings of Fizinbin people are held in churches, and the priest presides over the wedding. Most southern Muslim weddings are held in mosques, and Islamic elders preside over the wedding ceremony. The names of Filipinos are similar to those of Spaniards, with first and last names. Common surnames are Jose, Hernandez, Ramos, Gonzalez, Igor and so on.