Jannette's Guidebook

GRAB is the most convenient way to go around Metro Manila. LALAMOVE is very reliable on any item deliveries. FOOD PANDA has full range of restaurants for home dining.

Best way of directly integrating in the Philippines is to visit the SALCEDO SATURDAY MARKET where you can find not only local produce and delicacies but international people

Politeness is highly practice in the Philippines. To say Phrases in Tagalog like “Magandang Umaga/Gabi” or “Salamat” is highly appreciated🤗. Never argue with a drunk Pinoy, they’re dangerous😅. A tip is always highly appreciated😜

Find out the Trendy Local places to Dine and Hang out, they’re cheaper than the bigger Advertised places

Pinoys are the worst for giving Directions so don’t get lost😝. Anyhow in worst case you can ask where to take the ride “Saan ang Sakayan ng Taxi/Bus/Train/LRT?”. Where is this place? “Saan ito?. What is this?”Ano ito?. How much? “Magkano?”. Expensive/Too much “Mahal”. There!”Doon”. That! “Yan”. Right “Kanan”. Left “Kaliwa”. Here/Arrived “Dito/Dito na”. Male Friend “Pare”. Girl Friend “ Amiga”. Good “ok”. Rude “Bastos”. Far “malayo”. Near “Malapit”. Don’t “whag”. I don’t want “ayaw ko “