When you are lucky enough to visit countries other than your own, the best way to really immerse yourself in the culture and traditions is to try to learn a few words of the local languages.
To learn a few Filipino phrases will endear yourself to the local population. Quite simply they will love you for trying, even if you get the pronunciation wrong it will not matter because you have made an effort.
To assist you with learning some Filipino phrases I have put together a useful list that will help you and enrich your travel within the Philippines.