Manila, Philippines — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- National Capital Region, Luzon Island (southwest), Philippines.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 8.
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 60Hz. 110 volts is available in most hotels. Flat and round two- and three-pin plugs are in use.
- Average January Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 28°C (82.5°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 2,030mm (80 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 69.24 PHP |
| 1.00 USD = 43.09 PHP |
| 1.00 EUR = 60.84 PHP |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Feast of the Black Nazarene
9 January
The streets of old Manila are flooded by a sea of devotees who try to touch a revered religious statue. Better viewed from a safe distance.
Quiapo
Bamboo Organ Festival
February
The oldest and largest in Asia, this musical instrument was made during the Spanish period, entirely out of bamboo, and it still works.
Las Piñas
Crucifixion of Christ
Good Friday
Next to Christmas, this is the best venue to see how fanatic devotion to religious beliefs can be pushed to bloody consequences.
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Flores de Mayo
4 May
At first glance this seems to be a parade of beautiful Filipinas, but it is actually a religious procession commemorating Emperor Constantine’s quest for the cross in which Jesus was crucified.
Rizal Park
Pahiyas
15 May
Townsfolk commemorate the feast of the patron saint of workers by decking their houses with colorful, edible décor.
Lukban, Quezon
Independence Day
12 June
Rizal Park
Cinemanila International Film Festival
Mid October
Screenings of the best contemporary and classic films from all over the world.
Metro Manila
Giant Lantern Festival
Early December
A competition of bright, giant Christmas lanterns (3-4.5m/10-15ft in diameter) so huge they are mounted on trucks.
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
