i normally don't suggest malling and clubbing in the Philippines. If you are used to malling and clubbing in SG then Philippines is no good for these kinds of trip.
I highly recommend trekking, caving, scuba diving, and mountain hiking.
Philippines is rich in gorgeous natural resources. So many to mention.
try to avoid tourist crowded areas... as much as possible if you want to enjoy your stay and save money i recommend to liaise with a local Philippine friend who knows the place like where to stay, eat, stop and shop.
If you are adventurous like me then i recommend you try The Sagada connecting caves.
book a flight via TIGER AIRWAYS or CEBU PACIFIC and select MANILA-CLARK as your destination. Book a cab once landed and tell the driver to drop you at MABALACAT TERMINAL where you can ride the bus going to BAGUIO. usual price for the cab from the airport is 500Peso which is around 16-18SGD.
Note: Do not pay more than 20SGD. Get the cab from the airport crew to avoid being scammed.
once reached the terminal you can choose which bus you feel comfortable most.
lots of choices. they have Philippines Rabbit, Victory Liner, Genesis etc etc.
ride the bus that says "BAGUIO" and double check with the bus captain or conductor.
once reached BAGUIO you can walk about 500meter to reached a cheap but nice hotel called
"BLOOMFIELDS" this is near SM BAGUIO (shopping mall) spend the night here it will cost you around 60SGD/ night with free breakfast.
first trip to SAGADA starts at 6am. get a cab from the hotel and tell the cab to drop you to SAGADA TERMINAL. buses here are not so great looking but you got no choice.. locals usually brings live chickens and some traditional stuff with them on the trip. not to mention some kids vomiting because of the zigzag and bumpy road waiting in the mountains.
on the way to SAGADA is like on the way to TIBET. gorgeous and beautiful. its the highest elevation in the philippines so its definitely cold.. watch out for your gears for moisture and condensation.
just to break down your time lines:
Singapore to Clark 4hrs
Clarck to Terminal Baguio 30mins
Terminal Baguio to Bloomfields Hotel 5hrs
Bloomfields to SAGADA terminal 30mins
SAGADA Terminal to SAGADA 6-7hrs
long journey but worthit every minute once you reached the mountainous region.
once you reached SAGADA you need to register in the local municipal hall. this is for your body insurance just in case you fall in the caves dead they know who you are and who to contact.
there are no HOTELS in sagada.. only INNS.
warm people, nice food, nice weather, killer view and gorgeous gorgeous caves!
here you will spend the cheapest trip of your life. per night is only 15SGD per person,
food is about 2-3 Dollars a meal (expensive.. this is mountain so don't expect poultry food)
caving will consume hours:
single cave entry will take about 2hrs in pitch dark (100feet down)
connecting cave will take about 4-5hrs (100feet up and downs) depending on how fit you are.
Always prepare, bring med kits, trekking sandals and trekking shorts and outfit. Make sure you have a waterproof bag for your camera.. inside the cave need to walk with water up to waist with bats all over your head.
batteries, flash lights, and cigarettes to kill the cold.
hope this help and i hope you get the chance to visit sagada. i have been addicted to its caves and will try to go there again for the 6th time with my friends this April!
for more info visit:
http://www.visitsagada.com/