Cebu, Philippines

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Country / Currency

Philippine peso (₱, PHP). Issuer: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Board of Investments

Airports & Transfers

Gateway: Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City. Airport bus MyBus runs between MCIA ↔ SM City Cebu / North Bus Terminal, with an expanded route serving IT Park ↔ Cebu Business Park ↔ MCIA (launched Mar 14, 2025). Taxis/Grab are widely available. Bridges linking the metro to Mactan include the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Mandaue–Mactan Bridge, and the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). Mactan-Cebu International Airport+1FacebookGrabDepartment of Public Works and HighwaysWikipedia

Local Transport

Within the city: jeepneys, MyBus, taxis/Grab for most trips. Across the channel: passenger ferries link Cebu City Pier 3 ↔ Mactan (Muelle Osmeña/Cebu Yacht Club)—typical headways every ~30–60 min (check operator day-of). Mactan-Cebu International AirportGrabRome2RioPamasahe

Connectivity / SIM

Major carriers Globe / Smart / DITO operate in Cebu. SIM registration is required under Republic Act 11934 (SIM Registration Act). LawPhil

Power

Plugs: Type A/B/C • Voltage: 220 V • Frequency: 60 Hz. Bring a universal adapter. Electrical Safety First

Weather / Best Time

Central Visayas follows the monsoon pattern: Amihan (cooler/drier) roughly Nov–Feb; Habagat (wetter) roughly May–Sep. Always monitor PAGASA for seasonal and typhoon/rain bulletins, especially before sea crossings. PAGASA+1

Money / ATMs

ATMs and bank branches are plentiful across Cebu City and Mactan (e.g., BPI ATM directory lists multiple units at Ayala Center, SM Seaside, hospitals, etc.; BDO and LANDBANK maintain extensive branch/ATM locators). Carry some cash for small fares/fees. Bank of the Philippine IslandsBDO PhilippinesLand Bank

Local Rules to Note

Smoke-Free Cebu City: City Ordinance 2241 (as amended, incl. e-cigs) restricts smoking/vaping in many public places and PUVs—observe posted signs. Plastic bag rules: City Ordinance 2343 bans the use/sale of plastic shopping bags on designated days (Wed/Fri/Sat)—bring reusables. Scribd+1SunStar Publishing Inc.

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