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Welcome to Cebu! Cebu Is an Island Province in the Philippines and Is Fondly Called the Queen City of the South Welcome to Cebu! Cebu is an island province in the Philippines and is fondly called the Queen City of the South. Home to white sand and crystal-clear beaches! At a Quick Glance Local Currency Philippine Peso (PHP) To and from the airport: Foreign Exchange 1 AUD = Php 34.91 (as of January 2020) • We offer a car service • Local Yellow Airport Cab – This is what I use each No VISA required from Australia, US and UK Citizens time I come to Cebu because it’s quick and easy. It Visa Required? for a visit up to 30 days. If you need to extend your costs approximately AUD$11.50 stay, please contact your embassy. Around the city: • Local Jeepneys Widely accepted VISA and MasterCard. AMEX is • Local White Taxi - make sure the meter turned on. available on selected merchants only. Surcharges Transportation I’ve been through the scenario several times where may be applied for international transactions. the taxi driver pretends their meter is broken, doesn’t tell me, then the taxi driver asks for a flat Recently ING Direct stopped all foreign transaction rate of Php 500. The cost should just be between Credit / Debit Card fees so consider using that account if you are a Php 300 and Php 450 if the meter is turned on. client of ING Direct. • GrabCar (available for download within Southeast Please notify your bank on your travel plans as your Asia only). You need to download the app upon your bank may have an anti-fraud or anti-theft feature arrival because it’s not available for download in which may put a stop to your cards while overseas. Australia Smart Local Globe Emergency Services On any local phone or mobile, you may dial 911 Telecommunications Sun Barry Vince Lee Mobile: +63 908 880 9384 Office: +03 9069 2099 Check your carrier for international charges. For Email: [email protected] example, Telstra offers International Travel Passes Skype ID: barry_5221 Who to contact while Global Roaming at a cost of AUD$10/day and you get unlimited calls in Cebu? and SMS both locally in the Philippines and to Tina Osorio Australia. Plus, you get 250MB data per day. Mobile: +63 917 703 3557 Office: +03 7019 7581 Email: [email protected] Skype ID: cristina_8164 WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? ➢ Travel Documents ➢ Medicines This includes passport, airline tickets, valid IDs and everything else you If you have medication or prescriptions to maintain, please make sure might need. There are no direct flights to Cebu so you will have a you bring enough during your travel. You may bring your prescription in connecting flight in another city. If you received electronic tickets via case you need to purchase more. email, we recommend printing them out. Please make sure your prescription has the generic name of your It is a Philippine requirement for entry that you have a printed return medication clearly stated. ticket, therefore please have that available in Australia when you depart. ➢ Roaming plan I’ve been delayed by 30min at Melbourne Airport while trying to find a way to print the return flight itinerary otherwise the airline was not going During one of our Client’s visits, she had unlimited calls/SMS back to Oz to allow me to leave Melbourne. + 2gb of data (every 28 days) which isn’t the case on all plans. For example, AUD$10/ a day for a day pass can add up and it has very Keep your passport safe and accessible. Your passport must be valid limited data and horrendous excess data charges. It would be best to for at least 6 months after the day you will return home. call your Telco’s and ask for a plan that fits best. Attention! Photocopy all of your documents or scan them and upload it to an online storage such as Dropbox or Google Drive. That way you’ll ➢ Airport Taxes always have access to them and can’t lose or forget anything. You will have to pay P850 in airport taxes (terminal fee) on your way Your Airbnb host or hotel will require a photocopy of your passport so back home. Just make sure to have that amount ready and airport please have one ready. authorities will collect it as you enter the terminal. ➢ Money I recommend exchanging money at the airport or a local mall. Based on my experience, exchange rates are relatively better in Cebu than here. ➢ Chargers and adaptors • Flip flops (thongs) or sandals Please do not bring disposable batteries. You may bring rechargeable Suitable clothes for the office: batteries and chargers instead. For Men: Their wall outlets are different than the ones we have in Australia. • Collared or buttoned shirts, jumpers Please take note of the following type of adaptors you need to bring • Pants or shorts below the knee with you. • Black shoes, sneakers We have plenty in the office and we’re happy to lend you some For Women: adapters as needed. • Collared shirts, jumpers, buttoned blouses • Pants, skirts below the knee • Closed flat shoes, heels The following are suitable for comfort while in Cebu when you’re out and about: For Men: • Cotton and breathable shirts ➢ Sunscreen • Cotton shorts or pants • Comfortable and well-supported shoes The weather can get hot and you can easily get sunburnt. I recommend bringing sunscreen with SPF 50 or above for protection. For Women: ➢ The Right Clothes • Cotton dresses or shirts • Wrap skirts, Long or billowy cotton skirts During your flight, it can sometimes be cold so it’s a good idea to bring • Closed flat shoes/sandals jumper and wear trousers. I recommend a quick change to light • Short shorts (above the knee shorts) – for women summer clothes once you arrive at the airport because as soon as you • Flip flops (thongs) exit the airport doors, the warm (humid) weather will slap you in the face! A note for the ladies: Note that VA Platinum does not have a specific dress code however the building management does not allow the following: If you’re planning for an extended stay, don’t bother packing heels. A couple pairs of flat sandals and a couple pair of sneakers is all you need. Due to the climate, feet may • Sleeveless shirts – for Men swell so do make sure to bring comfy shoes. • Revealing tops – for Women • Short shorts (above the knee shorts) – for Women WEATHER The Philippines is generally a warm, wet country with an average The Rainy season (June to November) - Temperatures may reach temperature ranging between 26-30° Celsius (78-86° Fahrenheit) all between 24 °C to 30 °C year round. While there are technically only two seasons, Rainy and Dry, the Dry season is subdivided into Cool and Hot. While the rainfall peaks during this season, it isn't always torrential rain, and days can be hot and sunny, with short, intense downpours. The most rain falls between June and November, but due to its location in the typhoon belt, it is not uncommon to experience prolonged rain The Dry Cool season (December to February) - Temperatures may in other times of the year too. Excessive rain can cause many issues reach between 22 °C to 30 °C including power outages, travel delays, supply issues, and residential Don’t be fooled, the Cool season is not that cool, it is just less hot (well, flooding. from an Australian’s point of view). Typically, it is just a few degrees The Dry Hot season (March to May) - Temperatures may reach between cooler than the Hot season. 28 °C to 32 °C This season is the equivalent of Summer in many other countries of the world, it is the hottest of the seasons. The sky is at its bluest and the water at its clearest during this time of the year. Monsoon season Sunny day in the city A crystal-clear day at the beach HOW TO GET TO VA PLATINUM? VA Platinum is located at the heart of Cebu IT Park. Our office building is situated adjacent to the newly opened Ayala Central Bloc. Office Address: 11th Floor eBloc 5 Inez Villa St, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, PH 6000 Using GrabCar or any white taxi, you can simply instruct the driver to have yourself dropped off at Ayala Central Bloc The entrance to our building is beside the 7-Eleven Store at Ayala Central Bloc. WHERE TO STAY Cebu has a wide variety of hotels to choose from all around the city During my visits, I tried all major hotels to make the best however you will find the following hotels the closest to the office at recommendation and here are a few reviews. affordable room rates. ❖ Marco Polo – farther from the office but great service and amenities. Buffet breakfast is equal to the best resorts in the world. Family- friendly, they also have various kid’s activities. Need to take a taxi or GrabCar to and from the office - about 10min drive ❖ Waterfront – walking distance to IT Park; lots of restaurants. The rooms are slightly dated, but clean and comfortable. ❖ SEDA Hotel – It’s a brand-new hotel that is located at the heart of IT Park right above the Ayala Central Bloc where our office is located. ❖ Quest – the best overall hotel with clean rooms and good internet ❖ Mandarin Plaza Hotel – rooms are a bit outdated but overall spacious. PS. If your internet isn't good, you can let our Admin Staff know so they can report that to your chosen hotel GENERAL: The room and hotel that you choose must have a strong Wi-Fi Things to consider when booking Airbnb connection for your convenience.
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