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PHILIPPIneS dining restaurants. For dessert, halo-halo is made from crushed ice mixed with sweets and fruits, and smothered in evaporated milk and topped with ice cream. For something less indulgent try fresh fruits such as mango, pineapple and papaya. In Metro Manila there are nightly show bands, cultural/folk dance presentations, and in some places bands of local singers play original Filipino music. Activities The incredible mountainous landscape of the Philippines offers many appealing climbs including Mayon, a 2450 metre active volcano in Bicol, Southern Luzon which takes several days to climb. Mt Taal, in Tagaytay, described as the smallest and most dangerous volcano in the world, is one hour from Manila. You can also explore Mt Pinatubo's crater in Zambales as well as the Philippines' highest peak, Mt Apo. There are wonderful trekking opportunities along Luzon's Pacific Coast, especially in Bicol and Quezon provinces. Philippine waters are attracting growing numbers of scuba divers, especially at Boracay, Bohol, Palawan and Apo. A recent development is the Camsur Watersports Complex in Camarines Sur, which provides international standard wakeboarding facilities. Canoeists can shoot the rapids in Pagsanjan, featured in the film Apocalypse Now. The Philippines has some of the finest golf courses in the world, or there's bird Climate March to May is hot and dry with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 32°C. June to October is rainy and November to February is cool with temperatures from 22°C to 28°C. Light casual garments are recommended. Warmer clothes mountain regions. Currency Philippine peso is the local currency. Most foreign currencies are easily exchanged in the cities. Outside Manila, Philippine pesos for payment are preferred. Tipping is generally expected, the standard practice is 10 percent of the total bill. www.paradisesonline.com 127 are needed for the watching, cave exploration and photo safaris. History buffs will enjoy exploring the museums, the century-old colonial monuments and churches.