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| Population | Language
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| Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and education. |
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| Weather |
| Cebu is best from December to May when the weather turns dry. It is coolest from December to February, hottest from March to May. Temperature can rise as high as 37 degrees Celsius in the summer. |
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| Dress | What to Bring |
| Wear natural-fibre, lightweight clothing. Bring shorts, hats, sunglasses, bathing suit, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, comfortable shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach. Shorts or sleeveless shirts should never be worn when visiting churches, mosques or temples. |
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| Electrical Appliances |
| Most areas in Cebu are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm. |
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| Money |
| The Philippine currency is peso, divided into 100 centavos. Most foreign currencies can easily be changed at banks, hotels, and authorized dealers. Major foreign credit cards may be accepted only at major hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. Visitors are advised to bring sufficient amount of change in small bills or coins. |
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| Business Hours |
| Banks- 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; Government agencies and offices – 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; Department stores – 10am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. |
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| Tipping |
| Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, beauticians, and porters. Tipping 5-15% of the bill is appropriate if no service charge is included. |
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| Public Transportation |
Getting around Cebu, one may take a colorful jeepney or a bus at a minimal fare. Taxicabs are widely available.
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