In restaurants, 15-20% of the bill is standard for good service. Check if a service charge is already included before adding a tip. For exceptional service, tipping beyond any included amount is appreciated.
For hotel services: bellhops receive 20-40 pesos per bag, housekeeping 50 pesos per day (leave daily rather than at checkout to ensure your housekeeper receives it), and concierge services warrant tips based on complexity of assistance provided.
Tour guides typically receive 100-200 pesos (5-10 USD) per person for a full-day tour, with drivers receiving about half that amount. For spa services, 10-20% is appropriate. Taxi drivers don't typically expect tips for standard rides, but rounding up or adding 10% for helpful service is appreciated.
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