Philippines today is what we say - a very corrupt country, actually its the 2nd most corrupt country in the whole world.

Manila is the second most populous city proper in the Philippines, with more than 1.6 million inhabitants. Only nearby Quezon City, the country's former capital, is more populous.

yeah maybe corrupt but those things are things only that we see on news and read on papers, philippines has 1701 islands to offer. manila might be populated because it is the capital of businesses and all but how about the white beaches in palawan, cebu and mindanao.. they are world class and you cannot compare it to beaches anywhere else. and maybe yeah the government is corrupt but the people of the philippines are kind, warm and easy to be with.

I got a tip that when you want to visit the Philippines, don't stay in Manila (the country's capital). Stay in Davao City - the country's most habitable and competent city. That is somehow ironic, since Davao is not their center of tourism. But, I saw the place and it was amazing! The beaches are great, the weather is fine, the people are nice, the food is delicious and the prices are very affordable. I've heard their water (in Davao) is the best in Asia. I was so happy to have chosen Davao rather than staying in congested Manila. Next place I would love to try is Palawan, Philippines.

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