Singapore
Country Information: Republic of Singapore
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the main island itself. It's a clean and modern city located near Malaysia and Indonesia. Most of the Singaporeans are Chinese, there are also the minorities that are Malay and Indian.
It is Southeast Asia's most important seaport, manufacturing hub and financial center. Its most popular attraction is the Merlion which is half fish and half lion.
WEATHER INFORMATION
The temperature averages from 26 to 30 degree Celsius. November to January is the monsoon period when rains pour heavily. Although rainfall is steadily experienced throughout the year.
FOREX
1 Singapore Dollar = 30.07368 Philippine Peso
VISA
Visa is not required but it is waived.
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Address: 6/F ODC International Plaza
219 Salcedo Street Legaspi Village Makati NCR 1200
Phone:(2) 816 1764 to 65
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/manila
For visa application, you can call direct to embassy or call us at +63 2 8129667.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Local transportation includes: buses, taxis, and trains.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Singapore Changi Airport
Address:
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Singapore Changi Airport PO Box 1 Singapore 918141
Airport Code: SIN
Country Code: 65
Phone: (0)6542 1122
Fax: (0)6542 6990
Email: Via the airport's website
Website: www.changiairport.com.sg
Number of Terminals: 2
Airport Facilities: It is has banking, luggage, shopping, medical, business and conference facilities, facilities for the disabled and food centers.
AIRLINE OFFICE INFORMATION
Cathay Pacific Airways
Address:
20 Raffles Place, #25-07/08 Ocean Towers, Singapore 048620
Phone: Reservations (65) 6533-1333
Fax: (65) 6535-5360
Airport Phone: (65) 6542-4555
Airport Fax: (65) 6545-8950
Cebu Pacific Sales Agent
Metro Tours Singapore PTE LTD
Address:
11 Cavenagh Road #01-06/07 Holiday Inn Park View Singapore 229616 Tel. 65-6735-7155
Fax No.: 65-6735-7592
Email: inquiry@metrotours.com.sg
Philippine Airlines
Address:
35 Selegie Road #01-10 Parklane Shopping Mall Singapore 188307
Phone : (65) 6337-1103
Fax : (65) 6336-5705
Email : tktofc_sin@pal.com.ph
Royal Brunei Airlines
Phone: (65) 6235 4672
Fax: (65) 6734 2321
Singapore Airlines
Address:
290 Orchard Road #02-38/39 The Paragon Singapore 238 859
Phone +65 6223 8888 (24 hours)
Fax +65 6786 6947
Operating Hours:
Monday to Saturday - 0830 to 1800 hours
Sunday - 0930 to 1700 hours
Open daily except on 1st day of Lunar New Year
EMBASSY INFORMATION
Embassy of The Phillipines in Singapore
Address: 20 Nassim Road, 258395 Singapore, Singapore
Phone: (65) 737-39-77
Web Site: http://www.rpsing.org/
TRAVEL TIPS
Jay-walking, spitting, littering, and drinking and eating on public transport are prohibited. The famous chewing gum that has been banned is now available in pharmacies. You must present your ID upon purchase. Smoking in air-conditioned places is banned and you only allowed to bring in 1 pack of
