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==PHILIPPINES==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Philippines.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines '''Philippines'''] comprises over 7,000 islands. A volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao. Coastal scenery is stunning, most people know some English, one of the cheapest places to cruise in the World. [[Bonbonon]],(see chart below) South Negros is where the largest number of cruisers (about 40) hang out. Other cruiser haunts are [[Subic Bay]], [[Puerto Galera]] and [[Cebu City|Cebu]].  Generally the Philippines is safe from piracy except for Mindanao and the Sulu Sea which should be avoided due to the activities of Islamic extremist group Abu Sayyaf. 
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===Background===
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{{Image right| North_of_Mindoro.jpg| North of Mindoro. Photo by ''Magalhães'', 2003}}
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The Philippines comprises over 7,000 islands. A volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao.
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The Philippines has been a very popular cruising region, for many reasons, for many years.
The Philippines has been a very popular cruising region, for many reasons, for many years.
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===Cruising Information===
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==Charts==
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; National Mapping Resource Information Agency
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; Philippine Charts
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: [[Philippines_charts|''Click here for List of Available Nautical Charts'']]
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; ENC for Southern China Sea (SCS)
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: [http://www.scsenc.org.hk East Asia Hydrographic Commission (EAHC)] - Free charts
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On the [http://www.pgyc.org/home.html Puerto Galera Yacht Club] website you will find up-to-date information on Cruising and Sailing in the Philippines - produced by the members of the Puerto Galera Yacht Club.  No doubt that this is one of the very best sources of information on Cruising the Philippines.
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==Weather==
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The Philippines experiences two "seasons":
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# The North East monsoon, from November to April
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# The South West monsoon from May to October
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===Climate & Weather===
 
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The Philippines experiences two "seasons".<br>
 
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1) The North East monsoon, from November to April<br>
 
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2) The South West monsoon from May to October.<br>
 
Tropical storms and Typhoons can strike the Philippines at any time of the year but are most frequently experienced between April to November.
Tropical storms and Typhoons can strike the Philippines at any time of the year but are most frequently experienced between April to November.
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===Charts===
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===Weather links===
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'''National Mapping Resource Information Agency<br>
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==Passages==
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List of Available Nautical Charts - Philippine Charts'''
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{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
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(Note: the following URL and Email Address need to be verified before purchases are made)
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==Islands==
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The Philippine islands, 7,641 of them, can be divided among four main groups and those islands/ports of particular interest to cruisers are listed under each group heading:
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http://www.thenet.ph/~morbai/loc.html#loc<br>
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* '''Luzon''' – the northernmost island group, center of government, history and economy and home to the capital
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For Inquiries [mailto:[email protected] Email] MCMMS Branches in the Philippines - Nationwide<br>
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* '''Visayas''' – the central island group, heart of the country’s antiquity, nature and biodiversity
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(Prices have come down from around $US 5.27 a sheet - 175 charts available)
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* '''Mindanao''' – the southernmost island group, which showcases the Philippines’ indigenous and rich cultures
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* '''[[Palawan]]''' - comprising over 1700 islands, this area contains less than 0.5% of the population of the Philippines.
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''The selection hereunder, of 84 charts out of an available 175 is not exhaustive but reflects the areas and seas generally sailed by cruisers in the Philippines :-''
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''For details on these islands see [[#Berthing|Berthing]] below''.
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'''Region 1''' 
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==Communication==
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*Harbors on the West Coast of Luzon :- Darigayos Inlet, Santiago Cove, San Esteban and Nalvo Bay, Solvec Cove, San Idelfonso Harbor, Salomagua Harbor and Lapog Bay, Port *Curimao and Gaang Bay, Dirique Inlet, Nagabungan Bay    4283
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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*Vigan to San Fernando :-  Port Tagudin    4208
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*Bolinao Harbor and Approaches    4238
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'''Region 2'''
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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*Cape Bojeador to Vigan    4207
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*Harbors in Batan Islands, Mayan Landing, Basco, Mahatao, Balugan Bay, Uyugan, *Sabtang, Sabtang Channel    4280
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*Balintang Channel and Luzon Strait    4204
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*Harbors in Batan Islands, Banos Anchorage, Calayan Landing and Gibang Cove, San Dionisio, Barugan Cove, Port San
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*Pio Quinto, Musa Bay    4279
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'''Region 3'''
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*Approaches to Manila Bay    4211
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*Manila Bay and Approaches, Mariveles Harbor    4255
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*Lamon Bay and Polilo Island    4226
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*Port Masinloc and Matalvi and Palauig Bay    4266
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*Port of Olongapo and Vicinity    4213
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*Subic Bay    4212
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*Dansol Bay to Capones Island, Sta. Cruz Inner Harbor, Iba Anchorage    4210 
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'''Region 4'''
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==Navigation==
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*Manila Bay and Approaches, Mariveles Harbor    4225
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The Philippines is an IALA B country (red right returning).  
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*Digollorin Bay to Dingalan Bay, Dapitan Bay    4227
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*Batangas Bay and Vicinity    4256A
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*Anchorages, Vicinity of Verde Is., Passage, Nasugbu and Camilo Cove, Balayan, Taal and Lemery, Port Tilik, Port        Verde Island Passage    4214
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*Approaches to Manila Bay    4211
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*Manila to Cavite    4243
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*Harbors of Romblon, Marinduque and Maestre de Campo Islands, Romblon Harbor, Port Balanacan, Santa Cruz Harbor and Masagasai Bay, Torrijos Bay, Port Concepcion    4453
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*Mindoro Occidental    Palauan Bay    4343
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*Mindoro Oriental    Approaches, Vicinity of Verde Is. Passage, Nasugbu & Hamilo Cove, Balayan, Taal & Lemery, Port Tilik, Port Maricaban, Calapan Mindoro    4257
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*Mindoro & Vicinity    4305
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*Port Galera & Varadero Bay    4344
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*Anchorages Southeastern Mindoro & Tablas Island, Looc Bay, Lagara Cove & Passes *Southward Buruncan Pt. to Pocanil Bay    4314
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*North Part Busuanga    4314
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*Western Entrance to Coron Bay    4350
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*Balabac Strait    4309
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*Anchorages, East Coast of Palawan, Honda Bay, Malanao Anchorage, Panacan Anchorage    4334
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*Puerto Princesa    4333
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*Harbors of Palawan, El Nido, Ulugan Bay, Malanut and Nakoda Bays, Culasian Bays    4346
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*Malampaya Sound and Approaches    4349
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*North Balabac Strait and Vicinity    4326
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*Northwestern Palawan    4316
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*Southern Palawan    4324
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*Harbors on the North Coast of Busuanga, Minut Anchorange, Illultuk Bay, Port Caltom, Minangas Bay    4335
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*Palawan to Culion Island including Linapacan Strait    4315
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*Coron Bay, Calamian Group, Culion Landing    4351
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*Cagayan Islands and Cagayan Anchorages    4356
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*Harbors of Balbac and Ramos Island, Ramos Anchorage, Catagupan Bay Port Giego & Ramos Island, Calandorang & Caboang Bays, Dalawan Bays, Pasig Bay, Claredon Bay    4347
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*Anchorages West & South of Mindoro, Apo Reef, Sablayan Anchorage & Pandan Bay, *Semirara Anchorage    4337
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*Anchorages in Cuyo Island, Tagauayan Island, Cuyo Anchorage & Bisucay Channel    4336
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*Harbors from Alabat to Pitogo Bay, Port Alabat, Sangrin Bay, Tabgon Anchorage, Canimo Pass & Mercedes, Pitogo Bay    4268
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*Balabac Strait and Approaches    4720
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*Anchorages Southeastern Mindoro & Tablas Island, Looc Bay, Lagara Cove & Passes Southward, Buruncan Pt. to Pocanil Bay    4339
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*Sibuyan and Romblon Island    4411
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*Ragay Gulf to Tayabas, Vinas River    4218
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*Harbors on Romblon, Marinduque & Maestre de Campo Island, Romblon Harbor, Port Balanacan, Sta. Cruz Harbor and Masagasai Bay, Trorrijos Bay, Port Concepcion    4453
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* Fairways & Anchorages Chart of Manila Harbor    4236A
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'''Region 6'''
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==Entrance==
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*Northeastern Panay and Adjacent Island    4417
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====Arrival====
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*Visayan Sea    4405
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* Yachts arriving in the Philippines must report to the Coast Guard initially. See their website for locations of [http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/content/?page_id=10 Coast Guard Stations]
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*Southwestern Panay, San Jose    4415
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* Yachts MUST initially proceed to an official ''Port of Entry'' to check in - overnight stops en-route to a ''Port of Entry'' is tolerated but not encouraged
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*Iloilo and Guimaras Straits    4416
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* Yachts (especially those with animals aboard - to notify the quarantine officer) must try to give 24 hours advance notice of arrival at the ''Port of Entry'''
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*Iloilo Strait and Harbor, Iloilo River, Sta. Ana Bay    4448
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*Southwestern Negros    4432
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*Northeastern Panay and Adjacent Island    4417
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*Western Negros, Asia Bay    4431
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*Escalante Harbor and Vicinity    4463
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*Harbors in Negros and Vicinity, Dumaguete City, Himugaan River, Calagcalag Bay, Port Canoan, Port Bonbonon, Refugio Pass, Bais, Port Siyt, Hinamaylan    4466
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'''Region 7'''
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====Departure====
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*Western Bohol    4429
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{{MagentaText|Details?}}
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*Eastern Bohol and Part of Leyte    4425
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*East Coast of Cebu    4427
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*Ormoc Bay to Maasin, Ormoc Bay, Maasin, Port Bello    4426
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*Cebu    Tanon Strait, Southern part    4430
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*East Coast of Cebu    4427
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*Visayan Sea    4405
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*Harbors in Cebu, Hagnaya Bay, Tuburan, Balamban Bay, Lambusan, Dumajug Bay, Moalboat, Argao, Bogo Bay, Carcar Bay, Port Carmen, Banili Bay    4465
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*Cebu Harbor and Approaches    4447
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*Negros Oriental    Tanon Strait, Southern Part    4430
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'''Region 8'''
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==Customs and Immigration==
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*San Bernardino Strait and Samar Island, Biri Anchorage, mauo River    4220
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====Customs====
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*San Juanico Strait and Janabatas Channel, Northern Entrance to San Juanico Strait    4464
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* Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. Prohibited items include pornographic material, narcotics and internationally prohibited drugs, unless accompanied by a medical prescription
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*Harbors of Samar and Leyte, Jibatan River, Santo Niño Harbor, Parasan Harbor, Biliran Strait, Port Polompon    4456
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* PETS: - Yachts with animals on board are required to contact the Animal Quarantine office in Manila. Ph: (2) 992-836, for clearance documentation and a permit
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*Southeastern Coast of Leyte and Dinagat Island, Liloan Bay and Panaon Strait    4424
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* Yachts may remain for 1 year in the Philippines - crew's visa extensions apply
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*Guiuan and Pambuhan Harbors, Guiuan Harbor, Pambuhan Harbor    4467
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'''Region 13'''   
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====Immigration====
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*Southeastern Coast of Leyte and Dinagat Island, Liloan Bay and Panaon Strait    4424
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A visa is not required for stays of up to 21 days except for citizens of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, CIS, Croatia, Cuba, East Timor, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Vanuatu, and Yemen.
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*Surigao Strait and Vicinity    4603
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*Hinatuan Passage, Surigao    4629
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*Harbors on Dinagat, Siargao and Bucas Island, Dapa Channel, Gaas Bay and Inlet, Dinagat, Sohutan Bay and Inlet, San Roque, Port Pilar, Malinao Inlet    4638
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*Surigao del Sur    Bislig Bay    4664
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*Jobo Pt. to Cateel Bay, Laman Anchorage, Catarman Anchorage    4627
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'''List of Available General Charts of the Philippines'''
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*Manila Bay to Taiwan    4705
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*Palawan    4716
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*Panay, Negros and Cebu with Parts of Bohol and Masbate  4718
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*Philippines, Central Part  4706
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*Philippines, Southwestern Part  4707
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*Philippines, Southeastern Part  4708
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*Southwestern Luzon and Mindoro  4714
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*Southwestern Luzon and Parts of Masbate and Samar  4715
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For stays longer than 21 days, you must get a visa in advance or request an extension to 59 days (3030PHP) before it expires. Extension after expiry will attract a penalty (1000PHP). Further 30 (4300PHP) or 60 (4800PHP) day extensions may be requested repeatedly for up to 16 months for most nationalities, then the visitor must exit and return. The validity of the visa starts from the date one checks in at the first port of entry. It is advised that anyone planning to cruise in the Philippines should obtain a 60-day visa in advance and an extension of this visa for a further 60 days can be obtained (4800PHP) from the Immigration office in Cebu, Manila, and Olongapo.
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'''NOAA Nautical Charts'''
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'''Northern Philippines'''
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*91020
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*91170
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*91220
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*91240
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*91280
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*91286
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*91300
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*91331
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'''Central Philippines'''
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*92030
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*92380
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*92383
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'''South West Philippines'''
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*92033
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*92560
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===Navigation Issues===
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When applying for a visa from a Philippines consulate the requirements are;
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* Passport with 6 months validity (several color copies are appreciated)
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* Application form and photograph (signed on the reverse)
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* An itinerary and intended port of entry into the Philippines
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* Full details of the vessel.
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Submit details of special navigational hazards
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For extensions just a passport valid for 6 months (several color copies are appreciated). The 21 day visa obtained upon arrival apparently does not require photographs (experience at Puerto Galera).
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===Immigration & Customs===
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This link takes you to [http://www.immigration.gov.ph The Bureau of Immigration] - constantly updated
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Yachts arriving in the Philippines must report to the Coast Guard initially :-
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See their website for locations of Coast Guard Stations
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http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/content/?page_id=10
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This site takes you to The Bureau of Immigration - constantly updated
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====Fees and Charges====
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http://www.immigration.gov.ph/cms/
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* Visa Fee = ?
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** Extensions = ?
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* Entry Fee = ?
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===Health & Security===
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Due to corruption, fees vary between places and are sometimes not charged at all.
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*Malaria and schistosomiasis are two water-related parasitic diseases affecting millions of people worldwide particularly tropical and subtropical countries. In the Philippines, malaria is found in 72 out of 78 provinces while schistosomiasis is endemic in 24 provinces. The Anopheles mosquito and the Oncomelania snail involved in the transmission of these diseases depend on certain environmental determinants that support mosquito and snail populations, ie water and nearby human activity and population.
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* Depature Fee (Port Clearance) = ?
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*In addition another water related disease also carried by mosquitoes is the virus Dengue represented by 4 different strains.
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'''Note''': A de-ratting certificate is NOT necessary for small recreational vessels.
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*Malaria Area of Risk :
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====Restrictions====
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Rural only, except no risk in provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, and metropolitan Manila; however, Subic Bay is a risk area.
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*Malaria Chloroquine Resistance :
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*Confirmed CDC Yellow Book Region Overview :
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*Southeast Asia :- from the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the northwest, the area extends through the savannah and the dry tropical forests of the Indochina peninsula, returning to the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the islands bordering the South China Sea.
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*Arthropod-borne diseases are an important cause of morbidity throughout the area. Malaria and filariasis are endemic in many parts of the rural areas of all the countries Japanese encephalitis, dengue, and dengue hemorrhagic fever can occur in epidemics in both urban and rural areas. Mite-borne typhus has been reported in deforested areas in most countries.
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==Health and Security==
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====Health====
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* '''Malaria and schistosomiasis''' are two water-related parasitic diseases affecting millions of people worldwide particularly tropical and subtropical countries. In the Philippines, malaria is found in 72 out of 78 provinces while schistosomiasis is endemic in 24 provinces. The Anopheles mosquito and the Oncomelania snail involved in the transmission of these diseases depend on certain environmental determinants that support mosquito and snail populations, ie. water and nearby human activity and population
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** '''Malaria Area of Risk''':<br>Rural only, except no risk in provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, and metropolitan Manila; however, Subic Bay is a risk area
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** '''Malaria Chloroquine Resistance''': ''Confirmed CDC Yellow Book Region Overview'':<br>Southeast Asia:- From the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the northwest, the area extends through the savannah and the dry tropical forests of the Indochina peninsula, returning to the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the islands bordering the South China Sea
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* '''Virus Dengue''' is an additional water related disease also carried by mosquitoes, represented by 4 different strains
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* '''Arthropod-borne diseases''' are an important cause of morbidity throughout the area. Malaria and filariasis are endemic in many parts of the rural areas of all the countries Japanese encephalitis, dengue, and dengue hemorrhagic fever can occur in epidemics in both urban and rural areas. Mite-borne typhus has been reported in deforested areas in most countries
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* '''Foodborne and waterborne diseases''' are common. Cholera and other watery diarrheas, amebic and bacillary dysentery, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A and E can occur in all countries in the area. Schistosomiasis is endemic in the southern Philippines.  Among helminthic infections, fasciolopsiasis (giant intestinal fluke) can be acquired in most countries in the areas; opisthorchiasis (cat liver fluke) in the Philippines, and  paragonimiasis in most countries. Melioidosis can occur sporadically throughout the area
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* '''Other hazards''' include snake bites and leeches
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*Foodborne and waterborne diseases are common. Cholera and other watery diarrheas, amebic and bacillary dysentery, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A and E can occur in all countries in the area. Schistosomiasis is endemic in the southern Philippines.  Among helminthic infections, fasciolopsiasis (giant intestinal fluke) can be acquired in most countries in the areas; opisthorchiasis (cat liver fluke) in the Philippines, and  paragonimiasis in most countries. Melioidosis can occur sporadically throughout the area.
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====Security====
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Details?
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*Other hazards include snake bites and leeches.
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==Berthing==
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===Yacht Clubs & Marinas===
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'''YACHT CLUBS'''<br>
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Thanks to the Puerto Galera Yacht Club for the following Information regarding Yacht Clubs in the Philippines (with minor modifications):-
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| [[Luzon]] || [[Visayas]] || [[Mindanao]] || [[Palawan]] || [[Pampanga]]
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| id="Luzon" |
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  {{dest| Aparri |h|e|d}}
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  {{dest| Bataan Marina |m|d}}
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  {{dest| Batangas |e|h|m|d}}
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  {{dest| Legaspi |h|e|d}}
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  {{dest| Manila |e|h|m}}
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  {{dest| Maya Maya |m|d}}
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  {{dest| Puerto Galera |label= Puerto Galera (Mindoro) |m|a}}
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  {{dest| San Fernando La Union |a|d}}
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  {{dest| Subic Bay |e|a|m}}
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  {{dest| Tabaco |e|a|d}}
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[[Image:Maya_Maya_Yacht_Club.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Maya Maya Yacht Club]]
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| id="Visayas" |
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'''Maya Maya Yacht Club''', Nasugbu, Batangas<br>
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  {{dest| Bonbonon |label= Bonbonon (Negros Island) |h|e|d}}
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Launching ramp, marina, moorings, travel hoist, accommodation, restaurant, fuel and Internet<br>
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  {{dest| Carmen |d}}
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Loc: 14°6'55.8"N E120°36.76'<br>
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  {{dest| Cebu City |e|m|a|d}}
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Marine VHF: 68<br>
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  {{dest| Coron |i|m|d}}
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Tel: +63 918 929 3972<br>
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  {{dest| Dumaguete  |label= Dumaguete (Negros) |a|d}}
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[mailto:[email protected] Email]<br>
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  {{dest| Leyte Island |i|h|d}}
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www: mmyc.com
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  {{dest| Romblon Island |i|h|a|d}}
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[[Image:Punto_Fuego_Yacht_Club.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Punto Fuego Yacht Club]]
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| id="Mindanao" |
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'''Punta Fuego Yacht Club''', Nasugbu, Batangas<br>
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  {{dest| Cagayan de Oro |e|h|d}}
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Launching ramp, marina, showers, restaurant and fuel <br>
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  {{dest| Davao |e|m|a}}
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Loc:- N14°7.79' E120°35.39'<br>
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  {{dest| Surigao |e|h|d}}
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Marine VHF: 72<br>
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  {{dest| Zamboanga |e|h|d}}
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Tel: +63 43 729-0182<br>
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[mailto:[email protected] Email]<br>
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www: puntafuego.com
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| id="Palawan" |
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'''Taal Lake Yacht Club''', Batangas (Note: not accessible from the sea)<br>
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  {{dest| El Nido|label= El Nido (Corong Corong) |a|d}}
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Launching ramp, showers, restaurant, accommodation, Internet (coming soon)<br>
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  {{dest| Port Barton|d}}
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Marine VHF: n/a<br>
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  {{dest| Puerto Princesa |e|m|a}}
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Tel: +63 917 838 3726<br>
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[mailto:[email protected] Email]<br>
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www.tlyc.com
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'''Maricaban Bay''' Cruising Club, Busuanga<br>
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  {{dest| San Fernando, Philippines|label=San Fernando |h|d}}
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Beach launching, moorings, showers, accommodation and restaurant, fuel. (BIG discounts offered at parent resort for crew of visiting yachts; free transfer to Coron town & Busuanga airport)<br>
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Loc:- 12°11'27.6" N  120°5' 55.2" E<br>
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Marine VHF: 68 (not 24 hours)<br>
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Tel: +63 920 951 5009<br>
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[mailto:[email protected] Email]<br>
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www: elrioymar.com
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[[Image:Maricam_Bay_Cruising_Club.jpg]]
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==Transportation==
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{{GreenText|List transportation to other countries, etc.}}
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==Friends==
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'''Manila Yacht Club''', Metro Manila<br>
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Latest revision as of 22:13, 12 September 2018

World ▶ South East Asia ▶ Philippines

Contents

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Philippines.

Philippines
11°48.155'N, 123°28.293'E Chart icon.png
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Capital Manila
Language English, Filipino
Currency Philippine Peso (PHP)
Time zone UTC+8 (No DST)
Calling code +63

The Philippines comprises over 7,000 islands. A volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao. Coastal scenery is stunning, most people know some English, one of the cheapest places to cruise in the World. Bonbonon,(see chart below) South Negros is where the largest number of cruisers (about 40) hang out. Other cruiser haunts are Subic Bay, Puerto Galera and Cebu. Generally the Philippines is safe from piracy except for Mindanao and the Sulu Sea which should be avoided due to the activities of Islamic extremist group Abu Sayyaf.

North of Mindoro. Photo by Magalhães, 2003

The Philippines has been a very popular cruising region, for many reasons, for many years.

Charts

National Mapping Resource Information Agency
Philippine Charts
Click here for List of Available Nautical Charts
ENC for Southern China Sea (SCS)
East Asia Hydrographic Commission (EAHC) - Free charts

Weather

The Philippines experiences two "seasons":

  1. The North East monsoon, from November to April
  2. The South West monsoon from May to October

Tropical storms and Typhoons can strike the Philippines at any time of the year but are most frequently experienced between April to November.

Weather links

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

The Philippine islands, 7,641 of them, can be divided among four main groups and those islands/ports of particular interest to cruisers are listed under each group heading:

  • Luzon – the northernmost island group, center of government, history and economy and home to the capital
  • Visayas – the central island group, heart of the country’s antiquity, nature and biodiversity
  • Mindanao – the southernmost island group, which showcases the Philippines’ indigenous and rich cultures
  • Palawan - comprising over 1700 islands, this area contains less than 0.5% of the population of the Philippines.

For details on these islands see Berthing below.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The Philippines is an IALA B country (red right returning).

Entrance

Arrival

  • Yachts arriving in the Philippines must report to the Coast Guard initially. See their website for locations of Coast Guard Stations
  • Yachts MUST initially proceed to an official Port of Entry to check in - overnight stops en-route to a Port of Entry is tolerated but not encouraged
  • Yachts (especially those with animals aboard - to notify the quarantine officer) must try to give 24 hours advance notice of arrival at the Port of Entry'

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

  • Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. Prohibited items include pornographic material, narcotics and internationally prohibited drugs, unless accompanied by a medical prescription
  • PETS: - Yachts with animals on board are required to contact the Animal Quarantine office in Manila. Ph: (2) 992-836, for clearance documentation and a permit
  • Yachts may remain for 1 year in the Philippines - crew's visa extensions apply

Immigration

A visa is not required for stays of up to 21 days except for citizens of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, CIS, Croatia, Cuba, East Timor, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Vanuatu, and Yemen.

For stays longer than 21 days, you must get a visa in advance or request an extension to 59 days (3030PHP) before it expires. Extension after expiry will attract a penalty (1000PHP). Further 30 (4300PHP) or 60 (4800PHP) day extensions may be requested repeatedly for up to 16 months for most nationalities, then the visitor must exit and return. The validity of the visa starts from the date one checks in at the first port of entry. It is advised that anyone planning to cruise in the Philippines should obtain a 60-day visa in advance and an extension of this visa for a further 60 days can be obtained (4800PHP) from the Immigration office in Cebu, Manila, and Olongapo.

When applying for a visa from a Philippines consulate the requirements are;

  • Passport with 6 months validity (several color copies are appreciated)
  • Application form and photograph (signed on the reverse)
  • An itinerary and intended port of entry into the Philippines
  • Full details of the vessel.

For extensions just a passport valid for 6 months (several color copies are appreciated). The 21 day visa obtained upon arrival apparently does not require photographs (experience at Puerto Galera).

This link takes you to The Bureau of Immigration - constantly updated

Fees and Charges

  • Visa Fee = ?
    • Extensions = ?
  • Entry Fee = ?

Due to corruption, fees vary between places and are sometimes not charged at all.

  • Depature Fee (Port Clearance) = ?

Note: A de-ratting certificate is NOT necessary for small recreational vessels.

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

  • Malaria and schistosomiasis are two water-related parasitic diseases affecting millions of people worldwide particularly tropical and subtropical countries. In the Philippines, malaria is found in 72 out of 78 provinces while schistosomiasis is endemic in 24 provinces. The Anopheles mosquito and the Oncomelania snail involved in the transmission of these diseases depend on certain environmental determinants that support mosquito and snail populations, ie. water and nearby human activity and population
    • Malaria Area of Risk:
      Rural only, except no risk in provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, and metropolitan Manila; however, Subic Bay is a risk area
    • Malaria Chloroquine Resistance: Confirmed CDC Yellow Book Region Overview:
      Southeast Asia:- From the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the northwest, the area extends through the savannah and the dry tropical forests of the Indochina peninsula, returning to the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the islands bordering the South China Sea
  • Virus Dengue is an additional water related disease also carried by mosquitoes, represented by 4 different strains
  • Arthropod-borne diseases are an important cause of morbidity throughout the area. Malaria and filariasis are endemic in many parts of the rural areas of all the countries Japanese encephalitis, dengue, and dengue hemorrhagic fever can occur in epidemics in both urban and rural areas. Mite-borne typhus has been reported in deforested areas in most countries
  • Foodborne and waterborne diseases are common. Cholera and other watery diarrheas, amebic and bacillary dysentery, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A and E can occur in all countries in the area. Schistosomiasis is endemic in the southern Philippines. Among helminthic infections, fasciolopsiasis (giant intestinal fluke) can be acquired in most countries in the areas; opisthorchiasis (cat liver fluke) in the Philippines, and paragonimiasis in most countries. Melioidosis can occur sporadically throughout the area
  • Other hazards include snake bites and leeches

Security

Details?

Berthing

Key to symbols: || Island icon – island || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
Luzon Visayas Mindanao Palawan Pampanga
Aparri Aparri /wiki/Aparri | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Bataan Marina Bataan Marina /wiki/Bataan_Marina | Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
Batangas Batangas /wiki/Batangas | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
Legaspi Legaspi /wiki/Legaspi | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Manila Manila /wiki/Manila | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Maya Maya Maya Maya /wiki/Maya_Maya | Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
Puerto Galera (Mindoro)Puerto Galera (Mindoro)/wiki/Puerto_Galera | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
San Fernando La Union San Fernando La Union /wiki/San_Fernando_La_Union | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Subic Bay Subic Bay /wiki/Subic_Bay | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Tabaco Tabaco /wiki/Tabaco | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Bonbonon (Negros Island)Bonbonon (Negros Island)/wiki/Bonbonon | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Carmen Carmen /wiki/Carmen | Needs data icon – needs data |
Cebu City Cebu City /wiki/Cebu_City | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Coron Coron /wiki/Coron | Island icon – island || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
Dumaguete (Negros)Dumaguete (Negros)/wiki/Dumaguete | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Leyte Island Leyte Island /wiki/Leyte_Island | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Romblon Island Romblon Island /wiki/Romblon_Island | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Cagayan de Oro Cagayan de Oro /wiki/Cagayan_de_Oro | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Davao Davao /wiki/Davao | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Surigao Surigao /wiki/Surigao | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Zamboanga Zamboanga /wiki/Zamboanga | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
El Nido (Corong Corong)El Nido (Corong Corong)/wiki/El_Nido | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Barton Port Barton/wiki/Port_Barton | Needs data icon – needs data |
Puerto Princesa Puerto Princesa /wiki/Puerto_Princesa | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
San FernandoSan Fernando/wiki/San_Fernando,_Philippines | Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |

Transportation

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Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

Forums

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Links

  • Philippines at the Wikipedia
  • Philippines at the Wikivoyage
  • Puerto Galera Yacht Club - On this website you will find up-to-date information on Cruising and Sailing in the Philippines - produced by the members of the Puerto Galera Yacht Club. No doubt that this is one of the very best sources of information on Cruising the Philippines
  • Welcome to Samal Island in the Gulf of Davao - Here you will find cruising guidelines and information regarding life in Samal and Davao

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot Imray||Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718

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