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MANILA CITY?

Manila is the Global city of hearts and the capital of the Philippines with an estimated population of more than 2 million people. It is one of the most visited city for both medical and international tourism. The city is located in the heart of the Philippines having all such requiring features of life that one’s unable to find in his hometown. Most of the people living there speak in Filippino with an impressive amount of English speakers too. The city has many tourist destinations, research centers, and hospitals famous all over the world. Manila is one of the main reason for the GDP rate growth of the Philippines. It also has many lakes, rivers, and swimming pools. Furthermore, the culture of Manila is influenced by the Philippines and its neighboring regions.

Climate

The city has a hot and humid climate, similar to Phillippines. The weather of Phillippines might discourage you from staying for long in Manila. From January to April, there is the dry season with no rainfall. April and May are the hottest months with an average temperature of 34 Degrees Celsius. In rainy seasons, the temperature reduces to 29 Degrees Celsius on average. So, the best time to visit Manila for international tourism run from December to February. It will be better if you pack some light summer clothes and shorts.

Transportation

Modes of transportation in Manila keeps on ranging around taxies, buses, trains, Uber & Grab taxi Apps, and Metro Rail Transit. People living there commonly get around the city using public bus services. Uber & Grab taxi apps are very useful as they pick up the rider right from the house door. Furthermore, Rail Transit & Metro Transit are also used by many people. The city also has its own international hospital named as Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Hospitals

The Philippines ranks 8th in the world in terms of medical tourism. With no surprise, Manila is one of the main reason behind this. Manila has many internationally accredited hospitals, clinics, and medical centers that provide proper ambulatory and emergency services. Patients looking for the availability of medical services in the Philippines can visit one of the following hospitals :

• Metropolitan Medical Center
• Philippine General Hospital
• Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center
• Manila Doctors Hospital
• St. Luke’s Medical Center
• PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building
• San Lazaro Hospital
• Pasay City General Hospital
• Healthway Medical

Tourist Destinations

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Manila has many unmissable attractions to visit. Getting the required treatment services from the chosen hospital, the patients can visit one of the following tourist destinations to enjoy the rest of the holidays:

• Fort Santiago
• San Agustin Church
• Binondo
• Divisoria
• SM Mall of Asia
• Quiapo Church
• Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
• Ayala Museum
• Greenbelt Mall
• National Museum of Fine Art
• Rizal Park