Can I drive with the Australian driving license in Philippines?

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The laws in Philippines say the following:
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136 AN ACT TO COMPILE THE LAWS RELATIVE TO LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC RULES, TO CREATE A LAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (m) “Tourist” shall mean a foreigner who travels from place to place for pleasure or culture. SECTION 21. Operation of Motor Vehicles by Tourists. – Bona fide tourist and similar transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries may be allowed to operate motor vehicles during but not after ninety days of their sojourn in the Philippines. If any accident involving such tourist or transient occurs, which upon investigation by the Commissioner or his deputies indicates that the said tourist or transient is incompetent to operate motor vehicles, the Commissioner shall immediately inform the said tourist or transient in writing that he shall no longer be permitted to operate a motor vehicle. After ninety days, any tourist or transient desiring to operate motor vehicles shall pay fees and obtain and carry a license as hereinafter provided.
Source: The Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

It means that:
1. Holders of an Australian driving license can drive in the Philippines, as per the provisions of Republic Act No. 4136. According to Section 21 of this Act, bona fide tourists, which include Australian citizens visiting the Philippines, are allowed to operate motor vehicles using their foreign driver's license for a period not exceeding ninety days from their date of arrival in the Philippines. The Australian driving license, which is in English and contains all necessary details such as the driver's photo, name, birth date, address, expiry date, and the classes of allowed vehicles, is sufficient for this purpose.
2. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not explicitly required by the law mentioned above for tourists to drive in the Philippines within the 90-day period. Since the Australian driving license complies with the conventions to which the Philippines is also a party, and given that the license is in English and contains all the necessary information, it should be accepted for use in the Philippines without the need for an IDP. However, it is important to note that an IDP can serve as an additional translation document and may be helpful in some situations, but based on the information provided and the law cited, it is not a mandatory requirement for Australian license holders.

Different rental agencies might still require an IDP even while the local laws do not require it. Please find your appropriate local supplier in the list above to verify.

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