Cebu is an island province
of the Philippines in the central part of the country, north of Malaysia.
Cebu is one of the most
economically developed provinces in the country, and offers a perfect balance
between urban life and nature trips, with a wealth of tropical beaches, breezy
hills, historical sites, and one of the best opportunities to experience the
diversity of Philippine culture.
Currency
The national currency of
the Philippines is the Philippine peso
(PHP).
Coins come in denominations
of 5, 10 and 25 centavos, 1, 5 and 10
pesos; and 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and
1,000 notes.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
PHP 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.02
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.02
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.02
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
0.19
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
1.34
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
2.45
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.03
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
0.03
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.02
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
A 12% VAT tax applies to
all food, shopping and hotel purchases in the Philippines. In addition, a 0.75%
local government tax applies to purchases in Lapu-Lapu City.
Local government taxes vary
per city.
Tipping
A service charge of 10% is
usually added to hotel and restaurant bills. If not, a 10% tip is appropriate
for waiters.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday
Office Hours
8am -5pm, Monday through Friday (Government)
9am - 6pm, Monday through Friday
9am - 1pm, Saturday (Commercial)
Shop Hours
10am - 8pm, Monday through Sunday
Public Health
A health certificate is not
required for entry into the Philippines. Medical services in Cebu are of
international standards and are readily available.
The resort recommends drinking bottled water during your stay. Bottled water
will be provided in your room free of charge.
Dress
A lightweight t-shirt and
shorts or jeans are appropriate for daily wear. Light jackets or windbreakers
are good to have during rain storms or on occasional cool period.
For formal occasions, men
wear coat and tie or a traditional Barong
Tagalog, tailored slacks and leather shoes. Women often wear cocktail
dresses with a light shawl.
Weather
Cebu is tropically warm year-around. Temperature ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 33°C (92°F). The rainy season is from July to October.
Today
Sunny, Thunder Showers
Clouds and sun with a shower or t-storm
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High:
|
34°C /
93°F
|
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Low:
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25°C /
77°F
|
Tomorrow
Sunny, Thunder Showers
Sunny intervals with a shower or t-storm
|
High:
|
33°C /
91°F
|
|
Low:
|
24°C /
75°F
|
|
Monday:
|
|
Partly Sunny
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
|
Low:
23°C /
73°F
|
|
Tuesday:
|
|
Mostly Cloudy
|
High:
33°C /
91°F
|
Low:
24°C /
75°F
|