Language: English. Local people speaks Philipino (Bisaya)
          each other.

Time Lag: 1 hour later than Japan.

Currency: 1 Peso ＝ about 2 cents 

Exchange: It is possible at hotels and Tourist information.

Electricity: 220V,60Hz　 

Wear： The summer wear is OK all through the year.　 

West shore of Alona Beach

Climate：

Even in the rainy season, rain doesn't last long
because the island is small enough for clouds not to stay. 

Tourists:

Most tourists are European.
High season is from Dec to Feb.

Safety:

If you keep basic rules and take basic care, problems will not happen.
Saleswomen may come to you but they are not so persistent.
There is no monkey business.