You Wouldn't Believe the People. The openess of their society is exemplary. They are so sweet and humble. I have heard of missionaries in the States that have to rent a U-Haul for tranfers. You have no choice but to live with what you can carry.
Public transportation is the way in the Philippines.
Buses, Taxis, Jeepneys, Tricycles, or old reliable Feet are the methods of choice there. Hot Hot Hot. It takes something like 6 months to get acclimated to the weather. You've never been so humid and hot in your life. Last, but I sure hope not least.