King of the South:
Please post your trip plans and I can comment on them and give you some advice.
Try to visit Baguio- its a vacation area in the mountains about 6 hours from Manila- very cool there as opposed to the heat/humidity of Manila. We will do Baguio on our trip in Feb/march.

I truly enjoyed reading your trip report to the Philippines! I've been there a few times, my recent visit being last summer, and I have to say.. after reading this, I definitely want to book my flight soon hehe. I'd also have to agree with you on the hospitality! They're all so extremely kind, it's great. And having family living in La Trinidad, the city right next to Baguio.. you should definitely visit Baguio. Hopefully you on enjoy on your trip there next year and perhaps another trip report?

Yes I will post another trip report after our next trip in Feb/March 06.
Nice to hear your comments as the regulars on this forum seem to overlook the Philippines- they always seem to return to the same places year after year- hopefully your comments and others might change their minds and give the Philippines a try.

BillT- I agree, the pearls are a real bargain in Manila! somewhat of a secret from most foreigners. Did you know the Queen of Spain bought her pearls there on her last visit last year??