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Philippines
An Island nation located in South East Asia, Philippines boasts of many kinds of cultural influences including Astronesian, Spanish and American, making it a very attractive tourist destination to the western visitor. Pilipino are a very hospitable nation. English is the most popular language. Comprising more than 7000 islands, Philippines boasts of some spectacular beaches along with other places of interest, even when you are visiting the nation as a medical tourist.
Visa Information
All visitors from any country other than Hong Kong and Taiwan can enter Philippines without visas and can say for a period of 21 days. The only preconditions are the visitor having a valid passport and tickets for onwards or return journey.
Sight Seeing Information
Manila is a city of stark contrasts, with the co-existence of poverty stricken quarters and grand mansions, glass skyscrapers and old churches, bustling market places and designer boutiques. Manila has a charm and charisma you cannot escape. San Agustin church, constructed in 1587 this is a spectacular old building and a heritage structure, it is of great attraction to people with interest in history and culture. University of Santo Tomas is another similar sight. Intramuros was the capital of Philippines till 1898. This medieval city is European in design and boasts of imposing fortifications. Another must visit destination for history lovers. Rizal and Paco Parks offer restive recluse not only to nature lovers but just about anybody in the vicinity.
| Pros | Cons |
| English is the most popular language | Unruly traffic and high pollution |
| Hospitals located in the vicinity of tourist attractions | . |
| Cost is very competitive when compared to other medical tourism destinations | |
| Governmental backing |