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Filipinos are very hospitable by nature. Guests will often be treated like royalty in Philippine households.

Manila is the Philippine National capital. The Metropolitan Manila area includes several cities and municipalities to form one administrative body governed jointly by the local governments and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

A little courtesy goes a long way in the Philippines. Filipinos are a very friendly and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. Take the time to smile and say "thank you", and you'll receive much better responses. You will receive an even better response if you throw in a little Tagalog, such as "salamat", which means "thank you".

In the countryside and in some urban homes, footwear is removed when entering a home, though they may make an exception for foreigners. The key is to look around before entering any home. If you see footwear just outside the door, more than likely the family's practice is to remove footwear before entering. If you wear socks, you need not remove them.

Filipinos are known for not being on time and it is acceptable to come to gatherings a little bit late. However, being off by more than 30 minutes might be considered disrespectful.

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