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Climate - General Santos and Sarangani’s climate is tropical. Northeast monsoon and southwest monsoon are the prevailing wind directions of Sarangani Province. These are respectively from the months of November to March and June to October.
- There is no distinct dry and wet season in the area. Average rainfall is 28C evenly distributed throughout the year.
- April is hottest month while January is coldest
- The temperature ranges from 28C – 34C
Electricity
- Electricity in the Philippines is 220 volts, 60 cycles. The standard plug is two-prong flat.
Localtime
- GMT +8 hours is observed in the whole Philippines.
Currency
- The official currency in the Philippines is the Peso, equivalent to 100 centavos. Check recent exchange rate for your reference.
Attire
- Light and comfortable clothing is recommended.
Office Hours and Holidays
- Government and most private offices are open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday with some private offices open on Saturdays. Mall hours are usually from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Driving
- Motor vehicles are driven on the right side of the road.
Immigration and Visa requirements
- Before traveling to the Philippines, kindly check the current visa requirements with the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate where you are located or with your travel counselor. Generally,visa is not required for most nationals traveling and staying in the Philippines for less than 30 days with proof of onward or return tickets.
Visa Information
- (Taken from http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa-04.htm where more details are available)
Application for a temporary visitor’s visa must be made in person.
Applicants for temporary visitor’s visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may pply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor’s visa: - Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period
of stay in the Philippines; - Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
- Passport Photos (2 pieces);
- Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
- Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and Payment of Visa Fees
Airport tax
- Airport tax of Php 750 at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is to be paid at the time of departure to an international destination.
Terminal Fees
Domestic Flights
Manila – Php 200
Cebu – Php 200
Davao – Php 200
General Santos – Php 40
Flight Information
General Santos
Philippine Airlines ( Manila – General Santos – Manila and v.v.)
Cebu Pacific (Manila – General Santos – Manila and v.v.)
Cebu Pacific ( Cebu- General Santos – Cebu and v.v.) * check in restriction of 15 kilos only PAL Express (General Santos – Cebu – General Santos and v.v.)
• check in restriction of 10 kilos only
Other destinations in the Philippines will be via Manila or Cebu or Davao
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