Dress modestly and neatly in everyday public settings, especially when visiting churches, government offices, or family homes, where sleeveless tops, very short shorts, and revealing outfits can be seen as disrespectful. In cities people dress casually because of the heat, but for fiestas, formal gatherings, and religious events locals often choose more polished clothes, and traditional wear like the
barong tagalog or terno may appear on special occasions.