Philippines
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PlateLandline and Mobile Numbers
Landline phone numbers start with a 0 followed by the area code, while mobile phone numbers begin with 09.
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PlateLicense Plates
Standard passenger vehicles use white license plates with black text. Older plates from the 2002 series are also common and can be recognized by their green tint.
PlatePhilippines License Plates
Vehicles in the Philippines display license plates on both the front and back.
PlatePhilippine License Plates
Passenger vehicles use standard white license plates with black text. Older plates from the 2002 series are also common and recognizable by their green tint.
PlatePhilippines Motorcycle Plates
Motorcycles in the Philippines feature regional color-coded plates. The northern half of the country has the colored strip at the top, while the southern half has it on the bottom.
PlateLicense Plate Placement
In the Philippines, license plates are displayed on both the front and the back of vehicles.
PlateLandline and Mobile Number Formats
Landline phone numbers start with a 0 followed by the area code. Mobile phone numbers begin with the prefix 09.
PlateMotorcycle Plate Color Strips
Motorcycles in the Philippines use regional color-coded plates. The colored strip is positioned at the top of the plate in the northern half of the country, and at the bottom in the southern half.
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Language ScriptEnglish Signage
Although Filipino is the official language, English is extremely common on signs. It is the only major Southeast Asian country where you are likely to come across English.
Language ScriptLanguage and Signage
Although Filipino is the official language, English is extremely common on signs. It is the only major Southeast Asian country where you are likely to come across English.
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Road SignPhilippine Province Names on Signs
Province names frequently appear on road signs but are not shown on the map. Memorizing these names is necessary to utilize them for navigation.
Road SignPhilippine Sign Post Colors
Road sign posts in the Philippines are often painted red, orange, or yellow.
Road SignPhilippines Sign Post Colors
Sign posts are often painted red, orange, or yellow.
Road SignProvince Names on Signs
Province names commonly appear on signs but are not shown on the map. Consequently, these names must be memorized to be useful.
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Road SignPhilippine Road Markings
Roads in the Philippines feature white outer edge lines and white inner lines.
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Road MarkingYellow and White Road Lines
Middle road lines in the Philippines can be yellow, white, or a combination of both. This combined yellow and white pattern is uncommon in other East Asian countries.
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Road MarkingCombined Yellow and White Road Lines
Middle road lines in the Philippines can be yellow or white, and are often seen combined. This combination is not common in any other East Asian country.
Road MarkingRoad Line Colors
In the Philippines, both the outside and inside road lines are white.
Road MarkingAmakan and Sawali Wall Houses
Houses featuring diagonally woven amakan walls, known as Sawali in the north, are primarily located on Palawan island but can also be found throughout the northern half of the country.
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ArchitectureMarawi Siege Ruins
Numerous destroyed houses and ruins from the 2017 Siege of Marawi can be found in and around the city of Marawi on Mindanao.
ArchitectureAmakan Diamond Walls
Houses with Amakan walls, a traditionally woven bamboo mat featuring a diamond pattern, are almost exclusively found in the southern half of the country.
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ArchitectureMarawi Siege Ruins
The city of Marawi in Mindanao contains many destroyed houses and ruins from the 2017 Siege of Marawi.
ArchitectureAmakan Bamboo Walls
Houses built with Amakan walls, which are traditionally woven bamboo mats with a diamond pattern, are almost exclusively found in the southern half of the country.
ArchitectureAmakan and Sawali Walls
Houses featuring diagonally woven amakan walls, known as sawali in the north, are primarily located on Palawan island but also appear across the northern half of the country.
ArchitectureGeneral Santos Street View Car
A black Street View car with a visible roof rack can be found operating in and around the city of General Santos.
ArchitectureGeneration 3 Street View Car
A white Street View car with a clearly visible black roof can be found. This car is from Generation 3.
ArchitectureWhite Street View Car
Generation 3 coverage can feature a white Street View car with a clearly visible black roof.
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ArchitectureGeneral Santos Street View Car
A black Street View car with a visible roof rack may be found in and around the city of General Santos.
ArchitectureFalcataria Falcata Trees
Falcataria falcata trees feature light-colored trunks and pinnation near the top. They are mainly found on Mindanao, especially in the eastern and central regions of the island.
VegetationNorthern Luzon Pine Forests
The forested mountain range in Northern Luzon is characterized by somewhat dry mountainsides and an abundance of pine trees.
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VegetationNorthern Luzon Pine Forests
The forested mountain range in Northern Luzon is characterized by somewhat dry mountainsides and an abundance of pine trees.
VegetationFalcataria falcata Trees
Falcataria falcata trees have light coloured trunks and pinnation near their tops. They are mainly found on Mindanao, especially common in the island's eastern and central regions.
VegetationArayat Volcano
The Arayat Volcano is recognizable by being completely surrounded by flat agricultural fields.
TerrainDavao de Oro Name Change
Davao de Oro changed its name from Compostela Valley in 2019.
TerrainMountain Dew Bottle Decorations
Decorations made of neon-green Mountain Dew bottles are commonly found in the north, particularly on northern Luzon.
TerrainMountain Dew Bottle Decorations
Decorations made of neon-green Mountain Dew bottles are commonly found in the north, particularly on northern Luzon.
TerrainMayon Volcano Shape
The Mayon Volcano is one of the tallest mountains in the Philippines. It is recognized by its almost perfect smooth cone shape.
TerrainArayat Volcano Terrain
The Arayat Volcano is located in the Philippines. It is surrounded by flat agricultural fields.
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TerrainMayon Volcano Cone Shape
The Mayon Volcano is one of the tallest mountains in the Philippines. It is recognized by its almost perfect smooth cone shape and is often covered in clouds.
TerrainMayon Volcano Vehicle
A vehicle with several thick black bars can be found just south of the Mayon Volcano.
TerrainDavao de Oro Name Change
Davao de Oro changed its name from Compostela Valley in 2019.
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TerrainLadder Poletops of Manila
In Manila and the surrounding area, a unique poletop design features two tall vertical metal bars connected by several thin wires, making it resemble a ladder.
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Utility PoleSquare Metal Mesh Poles
Square metal mesh poles are found on Mindanao, primarily on the Zamboanga peninsula.
Utility PoleSquare Indented Concrete Poles
Square concrete poles with an indent on both sides are mainly found north of Manila and in and around the city of Bacolod on Negros Island.
Utility PoleSide-Mounted Pole Insulators
Utility poles in the Philippines often feature a single insulator at the top of a vertical bar attached to the side of the pole.
Utility PolePhilippines: Octagonal Metal Poles
Octagonal metal utility poles are common in the Philippines.
Utility PolePhilippines: Square Metal Mesh Poles
Square metal mesh utility poles are found in the Philippines. They are mainly located on Mindanao, specifically on the Zamboanga peninsula.
Utility PoleSquare Indented Concrete Poles
Square concrete utility poles with an indent on both sides are found north of Manila and in and around Bacolod City on Negros Island.
Utility PolePhilippines Utility Pole Insulator
In the Philippines, utility poles often feature a single insulator at the top of a vertical bar. This bar is attached to the side of the utility pole.
Utility PoleOctagonal Metal Poles
Octagonal metal poles are commonly found in the Philippines.
Utility PoleUtility Pole Municipality Boxes
Black or white boxes on utility poles commonly feature a three-letter abbreviation of the municipality. These abbreviations either use all three letters for the municipality, or use the first two letters for the municipality and the third for the province.
Utility PoleManila Ladder Poletops
Poletops made of two tall vertical metal bars connected by several thin wires, resembling a ladder, are unique to Manila and its surrounding area.
Utility PoleUtility Pole Abbreviation Boxes
Black or white boxes on utility poles commonly feature a three-letter abbreviation of the municipality. These abbreviations either represent the municipality using all three letters, or use the first two letters for the municipality and the third for the province.
Utility PoleTuk-tuks and Tricycles
Tuk-tuks, also known as tricycles, are extremely common in the Philippines. In many areas, they are more common than typical cars.
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OtherRed and White Chevrons
Chevrons in the Philippines are typically red on a white background.
OtherYellow Road Stones
Tall, square yellow road stones are unique to the Philippines.
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OtherDriving Side
The Philippines drives on the right side of the road.
OtherCommon Concrete Roads
Concrete roads are extremely common in the Philippines.
OtherSiquijor Lamp Posts
Lamp posts on Siquijor are typically painted yellow with black stripes at the bottom.
OtherBataan Death March Waystones
Large decorated white waystones commemorate the Bataan Death March. These waystones are seen along roads from Mariveles and San Fernando in the south to Capas in the north.
OtherMindanao Oil Palm Plantations
The vast majority of oil palm plantations in the Philippines are located on Mindanao.
OtherSugarcane Islands
The majority of sugarcane in the Philippines is located on the islands of Negros and Panay.
OtherChocolate Hills
Distinct round grassy hills are found on central Bohol. These hills are known as the Chocolate Hills.
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OtherPhilippines: Bicol Guardrails
White guardrails with three recurring black stripes are unique to the Bicol region in southern Luzon.
OtherCordillera Region Guardrails
Yellow and black striped concrete guardrails can be found in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
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OtherSiquijor Lamp Posts
Lamp posts on Siquijor are typically painted yellow with black stripes at the bottom.
OtherPhilippine Town Abbreviations
In the Philippines, the abbreviations "GMI" and "GMU" stand for the town of Gamu in the province of Isabela, while "BGE" stands for the town of Bangued.
OtherRoadside Grain Drying
It is somewhat common to see grains spread out on roads to dry.
OtherMarinduque Roman Soldier Statues
The island of Marinduque features images and statues of ancient Roman soldiers.
OtherMindanao Banana Plantations
Banana plantations in the Philippines are found almost exclusively in central and southern Mindanao.
OtherPhilippine Tricycles
Tuk-tuks, also referred to as tricycles, are extremely common in the Philippines. In many areas, they are more common than typical cars.
OtherRed and White Chevrons
Chevrons in the Philippines are typically red on white.
OtherYellow Road Stones
Tall, square yellow road stones are unique to the Philippines.
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OtherDriving Side
Traffic in the Philippines drives on the right side of the road.
OtherConcrete Roads
Concrete roads are extremely common in the Philippines.
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OtherCorregidor Island Street View
An orange Street View car with visible side mirrors can be found on Corregidor Island.
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An orange Street View car with visible side mirrors can be found on Corregidor Island.
OtherPalawan Southern Highway
The highway heading south from Puerto Princesa on Palawan is notably wide, often featuring six lanes despite having very little traffic.
OtherBataan Death March Waystones
Large decorated white waystones commemorate the Bataan Death March. They are seen along roads from Mariveles and San Fernando in the south to Capas in the north.
OtherWestern Mindanao Muslim Majority
Although most of the Philippines is strongly Christian, a region of western Mindanao is majority Muslim.
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OtherMajor Sugarcane Islands
The majority of sugarcane in the Philippines is located on the islands of Negros and Panay.
OtherCorn Distribution
Although corn is found throughout most of the country, it is most common in northern Luzon and Mindanao.
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OtherNorthwestern Bohol Street View Car
In northwestern Bohol, the Street View car features tape on its back.
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A Street View car with tape on its back can be found in northwestern Bohol.
OtherRoman Soldiers in Marinduque
Images and statues of ancient Roman soldiers are found on the island of Marinduque. This island is part of the Philippines.
OtherPalawan Highway Features
A highway south of Puerto Princesa on Palawan is very wide, often featuring six lanes. This highway simultaneously has very little traffic.
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OtherPhilippines Religious Demographics
Most of the Philippines is strongly Christian. A region of western Mindanao is majority Muslim.
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OtherMindanao Banana Plantations
Banana plantations are located almost exclusively in central and southern Mindanao.
OtherMindanao Pineapple Plantations
Pineapple plantations in the Philippines are mostly found on Mindanao.
OtherCorn Cultivation Regions
While corn is grown throughout most of the Philippines, it is most commonly found in northern Luzon and Mindanao.
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OtherCordillera Region Guardrails
Concrete guardrails in the Cordillera Administrative Region feature yellow and black stripes.
OtherPineapple Plantations on Mindanao
Pineapple plantations in the Philippines are mostly found on Mindanao.
OtherMindanao Oil Palm Plantations
The vast majority of oil palm plantations are found on Mindanao.
OtherStriped Guardrails in Bicol
White guardrails featuring three recurring black stripes are unique to the Bicol region of southern Luzon.
OtherChocolate Hills of Bohol
Central Bohol features distinct, round grassy hills known as the Chocolate Hills.
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OtherPhilippine Town Abbreviations
In the Philippines, the abbreviations "GMI" and "GMU" stand for the town of Gamu in the province of Isabela, while "BGE" stands for the town of Bangued.
OtherRoadside Grain Drying
It is somewhat common to see grains spread out on roads to dry.
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