1) The Philippines has thousands of beaches including the No.1 in the world - El Nido Palawan
2) The biggest brewery in the Philippines, San Miguel has 95% market share!
3) Filipinos and Filipinas abroad send home over $3 billion dollars a MONTH
4) The modern word YoYo takes its name from the Philippine language Ilocan YoYo.
5) Of the top 10 largest malls in the world, 3 are found in the Philippines
6) The top producer of coconuts in the world is the Philippines with over 20 million tons annually
7) The Philippines has over 200 volcanos although only a few of them are active
8) The Philippines is the only country in the world whose flag colours can be reversed. Red on top
indicates war and blue ... Peace.
9) The most rare and expensive shell in the world, found in the Philippines is Conus Gloriamarus
10) The sweetest mango and the largest pineapple have been found in the Philippines.
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On my last day here it was a trip to Manila Bay and boat races going on ...
And those just there...
And a seller of copper bracelets, rings, etc
Rufous Night Heron
Peace time ...
A few words about Manila cab drivers. There are thousands of taxis in Manila. Each ride can be a gruelling and gridlocked experience, such is the traffic situation. On my trip from Cebu to Manila, I waited 1 hr 45 min for a taxi. Metered taxis were scarce and I was told it was because of the traffic outside the airport. Cost...around 250 pesos vs the fixed rate taxis at 1400 pesos. My driver told me many drivers are on the road 24 hours in order to make enough money.
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