Department of Tourism Philippines

Why Choose Our Destination?

The country has international and national direct dial phone and facsimile service, mobile phone sites, internet and e-mail facilities and worldwide express delivery services. The postal system is efficient. Most national dailies are in English. Foreign publications are sold at major hotels, malls and bookstores in Metro Manila and key cities. 7 national television stations broadcast mainly in Filipino. Cable and TV are available in many hotels in Manila and in many parts of the country. Manila, the pioneer convention city in Asia, has played host to a number of prestigious international events. The Philippine International Convention Centre is equipped with modern convention facilities and services. It can accommodate 4,000 delegates in its Plenary Hall and 5,700 persons in its Reception Hall. The World Trade Centre near the PICC can hold huge exhibitions and events. Smaller meetings can be held in hotels and other establishments. Out-of-town hotels and resorts are alternative convention sites.