For our out of town guests, you might find this site helpful :
http://www.philtravelcenter.com/philippines/travelinfo/index.html

Visa
Visitors with passports valid at least 6 months beyond the period you intend to stay and either a return ticket or a ticket to another destination outside of the Philippines, are allowed entry without a visa for up to 21 days. For visits longer than 21 days, a temporary visitor's visa must be secured from the Philippine embassy or consulate in your country.

Currency
The unit of currency is the peso. One (1) peso is equal to 100 centavos. Currency notes are available in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000. Credit cards and US dollars are accepted in hotels and shops, though it may be difficult to cash travelers’ checks outside Manila.

Shopping
A visit to Manila is not complete without a trip to at least one of its sprawling shopping malls. Shops deal only in Philippine Pesos, but most malls have foreign currency exchange counters that accept major currencies. Major credit cards are accepted; be prepared to show your passport to the cashier as proof of identity.

Health
Visitors are advised only to drink bottled or boiled water while in the Philippines .

Accomodation
Here are some links and locations we thought you might like. If you are looking for something specific, please let us know!

The Makati Shangri-la Hotel (http://www.shangri-la.com)
Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue,
Makati City 1200, Philippines

The New World Hotel (http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MNLNW)
Esperanza Street Corner Makati Avenue
Makati City , 1228 Philippines