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The Utilities

Electricity is 220 volts a/c. many of the major tourist hotels also have 110-volt a/c outlets.

The water in Metro Manila and the other major cities are considered potable. Bottled spring water or mineral water is often supplied by hotels and resorts and sold in all grocery stores.

Telephone service is modern and you can direct dial anywhere in the world. Public phones are plentiful. The red public phones are 75 centavos (exact change only) for a local call. The modern silver public phones are P2 for a local call.

Some Important Telephone Numbers: Police & Fire: 757 or 116 24-Hour Tourist Emergence No.: 501- 650 or 501- 728 Directory Assistance: 114 National Operator: 109 International Operator: 108 Direct Dialing Assist once: 112

For other emergency numbers, please refer to Directory.

NOTE: It is advisable to always have the telephone number and the address of your embassy or consulate with you.