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U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including the Philippines. AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News. The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Philippines Country Briefing. Business Culture Guides, www.executiveplanet.com, is a business culture guide for the international traveler, with a section on the Philippines. World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org/, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including the Philippines. International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on the Philippines) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook. American Chamber of Commerce in Austria, www.amcham.or.at. Porzellangasse 35, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Tel: (43-1) 319 57 51; Fax: (43-1) 319 51 51; office@amcham.or.at. United States-Austrian Chamber of Commerce, www.usatchamber.com. 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1112, New York, NY 10036-2594. Tel: (212) 819-011; Fax: (212) 819-0345; info@USATchamber.com. U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad. STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.
BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including the Philippines. CIA World Factbook, www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook, compiled by the CIA, contains country profiles with basic information, including Philippines. The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about the Philippines. The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for the Philippines. Library of Congress Country Studies, lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html, provide detailed economic, historical, social, and political information for 101 countries, including the Philippines. Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including the Philippines. United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides Country Profiles with basic information and links including the Philippines. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about the Philippines.
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including the Philippines: International School Manila. East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), www.earcos.org, provides links to its Member Schools in East Asia, including the Philippines. British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including the Philippines: The British School Manila International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, www.ipsl.org, offers intercultural programs which unite volunteer community service and academic study for credit in a number of countries, including the Philippines. The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, 815 2nd Ave., Suite 315, New York, NY 10017; Tel: 212-986-0989, fax: 212-986-5039; info@ipsl.org Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including the Philippines. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools. GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including the Philippines.
See the Passport2Manila.com website for an overview on visas and work permits in the Phillipines as well as the AlloExpat.com forum. The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information: Canadian Embassy in the Philippines, www.manila.gc.ca, and www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/kualalumpur/menu-en.asp; 6th, 7th, and 8th Floors, RCBC Plaza Tower 2, 6819 Ayala Ave., 1200 Makati City, Manila, Philippines. Tel.: 63 (2) 857-9000, 857-9001; Fax: 63 (2) 843-1082, 810-4299; manil@international.gc.ca. United States Embassy in the Philippines, manila.usembassy.gov; 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines 1000. Tel: (632) 528-6300 extension 2555, 2246; Fax : (632) 522-3242. British Embassy in in the Philippines, http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/philippines; Floors 15-17, LV Locsin Building, 6752 Ayala Avenue, Corner of Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati, (PO Box 2927 MCPO), Manila. Tel: (63) (2) 816 7116; uk@info.com.ph. Embassy of the Philippines in the UK, www.philemb.org.uk; 9A Palace Green, London W8 4QE, UK. Tel: (020) 7937 1600; Fax: (020) 7937 2925; embassy@philemb.co.uk. Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, 130 Albert Street Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1P 5G4. Tel: (613) 233-1121; Fax: (613) 233-4165. Embassy of the Philippines in the USA, www.philippineembassy-usa.org, 1600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2210. Tel: (202) 467-9300; Fax: (202) 328-7614.
FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including the Philippines: AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including an online forum for expatriates in the Philippines. Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a Philippines Expat Forum. AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Manila. Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in the Philippines. Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for the Philippines. Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about the Philippines. Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including the Philippines. Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on the Philippines, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board. Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Philippines section, listing groups all over the country. myPH - International Living in the Philippines, www.myph.com.ph, is a guide to international life in the Philippines, with news for expatriates, visitors and foreigners about lifestyle, business, working, entertainment, nightlife, travel, holidays, tours, resorts, hotels, airlines, advertising, marketing, buying and selling, with a forum, bulletin board and links. Newcomers Club Worldwide Directory, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including the Philippines. Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; the Philippines section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links. BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings from the Philippines. British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Asia, including the Philippines.
Citibank Asia Pacific, www.asia.citibank.com, is the web Portal for Citibank's Asia-Pacific bank operations, including the Philippines. HSBC Bank (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd), www.hsbc.com, headquartered in London has banking operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), www.irs.gov, provides a section for the International Taxpayer, with useful information and an overview of tax treaties. FXConverter - 164 Currency Converter, www.oanda.com/convert/classic, provides updated exchange rates. Very practical are the Currency Cheat Sheets for US Dollar and Philippine Peso. Western Union, www.westernunion.com, has over 225,000 agents worldwide for sending and receiving funds.To find a Western Union agent in the Philippines check out the Western Union Agent Locator. American Express ATM Locator, maps.americanexpress.com, lists ATMs around the world, where American Express cards are accepted, including the Philippines. American Express Travel Office Locator, www134.americanexpress.com, provides location of American Express Travel Offices around the world, including the Philippines. Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus Global ATM Locator, www.mastercard.com, provides Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus ATM locations for most countries, including the Philippines. Visa/Plus Global ATM Locator, visa.via.infonow.net, lists Visa/Plus Automated Teller Machines in most countries, including the Philippines.
Association of South East Asian Nations –ASEAN, www.aseansec.org, is an international organization of ten South East Asian countries promoting peace and stability as well as economic, social and cultural development in the region, including the Philippines. United Nations Development Programme in the Philippines, www.undp.org.ph, provides information about UN projects on democratic governance, social development, environment and sustainable development, and more. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), www.undp.org, publishes the annual Human Development report, www.undp.org/annualreports/, with in-depth analyses of development issues and trends worldwide, as well as the Human Development Index, a statistical tool comparing key Human development criteria of most countries worldwide. Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations, www.un.int/philippines, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int, The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including the Philippines. U.S. Agency for International Development in Indonesia, www.usaid.gov, provides development aid in a variety of fields, such as health, economic development, etc. The website gives an overview of the agency's activities in Indonesia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control, Traveler’s Health Home Page, www.cdc.gov/travel, provides health information on specific destinations about outbreaks, diseases, vaccinations, water safety, and links to other related sites. Click here to see Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Southeast Asia, which includes the Philippines. World Health Organization (WHO), www.who.int/ith, provides International Travel and Health information about vaccination requirements, travel risks and precautions, accidents, and infectious diseases for most countries worldwide. Check out the Country Guide for the Philippines. Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State, www.osac.gov, provides security-related information for the American private sector operating abroad. The East Asia Section provides updated information relating to safety and security, including a Philippines Country Profile. Global Security News and Reports, www.osac.gov/News/, published by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (see above) provide the latest news on security issues worldwide. Travel Warnings are compiled by the U.S. State Department, www.state.gov. To find out if any travel warnings have been issued recently for Austria, check the “Current Travel Warnings” web page at www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. The Canadian Consular Affairs web site, www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/ctry/reportpage-en.asp, provides Country Travel Reports for most countries, including the Philippines. The U.K. Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO), www.fco.gov.uk, provides Travel Advice by Country, including the Philippines. Amnesty International, web.amnesty.org, publishes an annual Human Rights Report, by region and by country, including the Philippines. The Human Rights Reports from the U.S. State Department, www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2004, report on 196 countries, among them the Philippines.
International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia, including the Philippines. International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including the Philippines.
Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in the Philippines. Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including the Philippines. Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including the Philippines.
Philippines Department of Tourism, www.tourism.gov.ph. ASEANTA, www.aseanta.org, is the ASEAN Tourism Association, with travel information about ASEAN countries, including the Philippines. Asian Hip-Hop Pass, www.airtimetable.com/airpass_asia.htm, is an affordable air pass covering all ASEAN countries, including the Philippines. Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on the Philippines. About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on Asia for Visitors, including the Philippines. WorldTravelGuide.net, worldtravelguide.net, provides general travel information for destinations worldwide, with a section on Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on Asia, including the Philippines. Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, including the Philippines. |
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