Culture and History

Languages, faith, food and the history behind what you will see.

Born from the wreckage of the Second World War, the jeepney became the Philippines' best-loved ride and a rolling work of art.

Island kingdoms, three centuries of Spain, revolution, America, war and independence, and the places where you can still see it.

Asia's largest Catholic nation, with a deep Muslim heritage in the south and faith woven through daily life.

English is widely spoken, but a few words of Filipino will earn you big smiles.

Filipinos are famously warm and forgiving with visitors. A few small courtesies go a long way.