Do I need a Passport to travel from the USA to the Philippines to see a good friend for a week?

Yep. And they are taking a lot longer to get these days since you will need them to leave the country period in the new year. so go get the job done STAT

Yes you do and you will receive one in about a month. But you can pay an additional fee to received them within two weeks. Make sure you have all of your info: 2 id pics, birth certificate, application, and application fee (approx. $110)

Yes, you will need one..even if you are going to see a BAD friend over there...:o) Allow yourslef about a month to 6 weeks to get it.

Yes, better apply for it and you will get one. Maybe, you're asking for the VISA. I think, no need for visa it yo will just stay here for only a week. But to make sure, once you apply for your passport, inquire about the visa, too.
Happy trip :)

offcourse u do...all international flights are reqired to have a passport

Yes, all travellers need a passport to enter the Philippines, it doesn't matter where you are from.

yes, when u are leave the country it is required that u have a passport, it's ur id as a citizen of that country.

Yes, definitely. When you get to the PH you'll receive a 21 day Visa at the airport so no need to worry about that. Just get your US passport.

You will require a Passport to travel to Phillippines. However, no visa will be required for stay upto 21 days in Phillippines.