Alcoholic drinks include locally brewed beer and the delicious Philippine rum. The local San Miguel beer is considered one of the best in the world. It is best to attempt to accomplish business objectives in mid-morning or late afternoon. Offices are generally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Gift Giving .
Golf is popular in larger cities.
The Philippines' crystal clear waters, tropical climate, colorful coral reefs, marine life and hospitable islands make it a rare diver's paradise. Other activities include boating, swimming, tennis, fishing and hunting. Spectator sports like basketball is popular all year round, and cock fighting takes place in the countryside, while horse racing, football, American baseball and boxing are also popular. Perception of US Given Filipino affinity for American products, Filipino companies generally are eager to pursue discussions once they have examined a U.S. firm's product literature and have determined that there is a market for the product. Religion Most are Roman Catholic, with a mere handful distributed among Protestant, Islam, Aglipay and Iglesia ni Kristo.