Tagalog is spoken as a first language by nearly a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by the remainder. Filipino is the official language of education, but is …

Learning a foreign language is a challenge for everyone, but being able to communicate in the Philippines will help you get the most out of life there. Check out our information about …

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Which language to learn Even though English is the second official language of the Philippines, many expats find that learning even a few phrases of Tagalog or a regional language will get …

I teach English as a Second Language in a regular language school and I also have a group of teachers who can help students learn… Posted in: Philippines Forum more Forums - Travel & …

Philippines Guide: Language Learning a foreign language is difficult for everyone - but it becomes a lot easier if you do it in an efficient way. Read our guide on language schools, courses and …

How to acquire citizenship: If you were not born in the Philippines or your parents are not Filipino you can still apply for citizenship providing you meet a number of criteria.

Traditional dishes Every region in the Philippines has its own typical dishes, because every island has its own ethnic group and therefore very varied regional cuisines. A favourite Philippine …

Currency in the Philippines The official currency of the Philippines is the peso (Filipino: piso) which is divided up into 100 centavos (Filipino: sentimo). Before 1967 the language on the …