Glossary

Common terms in short, with source and checked date.

Based on 438 official sources and 579 notes

• Metro Manila is under level 2 (reconsider travel)

  • Metro Manila: level 2
  • Violent crime is frequent
  • Avoid showing cash; take care at night

  Source: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 필리핀 국가·지역별 안전정보 · checked 2026-10-30

• Climate: warmest-month high 33.5°C, coolest-month low 23.5°C

  • Apr average high 33.5°C
  • Jan average low 23.5°C
  • About 2,201 mm of rain a year

  Source: World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service) — Metro Manila climatological information · checked 2026-10-30

• Education: some international schools are set up by their own law