What are the active volcanos in PI? Which of these are open to trekkers

Been up Pinatubo - there are tours you can book in Angeles either through travel places or through the hotels. Good hike - 3 hours up a winding caldera to the summit.

I have been to see Mt Mayon down in Legaspi but havent had the pleasure of going up the hill - apparently its a 3 day hike up there and back. I think local travel places organise it - i havent seen anything about it in the hotels there. Check out Youtube - some trekkers actually videotaped themselves on the volcano rim - great footage!

Mt Bulusan volcano down in Bicol near the town of Irosin is still very much active. I think there is currently a 5k exclusion zone around it because still letting off sulphur etc.

Havent seen Taal - but u can book tours through most of the hotels there in manila or travel agencies. Heard its a volcano within a volcano / island.

Any beaches within 2-3 hours from Manila?

In south, I recommend eagle point in anilao batangas, caylabne in cavite, laiya beach in san juan batangas or In north, camayan beach in subic just beside ocean adventure or grande island in subic also.

Any suggested 1-day tour in Manila? Do we need to book a guide?

Around Manila or around Metro Manila? If it's your first time, having a guide would be a good idea. But if you have a friend who can show you around, that would be better.Must see places in Metro Manila:For bars, and a little shopping, I suggest Eastwood and Araneta Center in Quezon City, or Greenbelt in Makati... if you have someone showing you around, ask them to take you to Timog. MOA is okay, too.Paco Park and Intramuros are great for taking pictures. So is Manila Bay.If you want a real adventure, go to Quiapo, and Binondo. But do not go there without a guide.For a really education tour, you can go to National Museum, Ayala Museum, and you can also visit the University of the Philippines (celebrating it's centennial this year).

Where is a good beach wedding venue in the Philippines?

Visayas <*-*>

☻Panglao beaches
☻Boracay beach
☻Bantayan beach

What kind of business will you invest with 5,000 pesos in the Philippines?

Take your pick: <*-*>
☻Homemade cakes or cookies
☻Siomai, Siopao, Tempura, Squid rolls, fish balls / dimsum stand
☻Sell Softdrinks, Beers, Tuba and Ice
☻ Cell.phone load retailer
☻Chilled drinks stand (Buko/Calamansi/Pineapple/Chocolate/Oran... juice)
☻Local Food stand (Banana cue/ Camote cue/ Hot cakes/ Ginataang mais)
☻Mini Fruit stand (Mangoes, Lanzones, Pineapples, Guavas, Green mangoes with special ginisang bagoong..)
*drools* lol
☻Chicharon (Pork or Chicken cracklings)
☻Barbeque or grilled stand ( Pork, chicken, fish,..etc.)
☻Home service (Manicure/pedicure/ footspa)

Is Cartimar just like Divisoria?

Right now Cartimar is undergoing massive renovation. It may look ugly & uncomfortable right now but watch out, soon it'll be dazzling. It's true, pets are bestsellers there, especially if you wish to buy dogs. But the shoe stores are still there, offering good quality & affordable prices. There's this one shoe store that I've bought 3 shoes already. They're good & they've got great elections. They even brag about their customers not coming back! Why? Because they're VERY satisfied with the shoes they bought years ago! As for me, well, I travel a lot & it's no surprise my shoes wore out after a few years. But that's ok, at least it lasted that long! If you go buy at Greenhills, expect shoddy shoes. They're cheap, 500 pesos, but are worn out in a month. Cartimar's a good place to buy dogs & shoes. They also sell plants, birds, pet food & cages, bikes, pet accessories, & of course, more shoes. I'm told the new buildings being built are for pet stores. These are what you'll find over there. Happy shopping!

What is the best restaurant to eat native dishes?

You can try:

Max's Restaurants

Kamayan

Sentro in Greenbelt

Cabalen in Trinoma

Barrio Fiesta

Happy eating!