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Hospitals
are listed in the "Yellow Pages" of the local telephone
directory. Health centers provide emergency medical attention in
remote towns and cities.
Accommodations
Deluxe, standard, economy, pension-type, and special interest accommodations
are available.
The
Department of Tourism has a Homestay Program that offers visitors
the comfort of modest homes and an insight into Philippine life.
For information, contact the Tourist Information Center at Room
106, Department of Tourism Building, tel. nos. 524-2384 / 524-1703.
Public
Holidays
New Year's Day 1 January
Edsa Revolution Day 24 February
Araw ng Kagitingan 9 April
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Moveable
Labour Day 1 May
Independence Day 12 June
National Heroes Day Last Sunday of August
All Saints Day 1 November
Bonifacio Day 30 November
Christmas Day 25 December
Rizal Day 30 December
Credit Cards
International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard,
and American Express Card are accepted in major establishments.
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