How do you find the best-value travel insurance policy for travel to Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia and Worldwide Destinations? Easy, you might think, just google it, and more often you’ll be referred to a price-comparison travel insurance website, offering what appears to be the best deal or cheapest quotes, but there maybe an initial hidden catch.  Price-comparison sites are so powerful and used by so many customers, so consequently there is intense competition among online travel insurance companies to keep the price of their travel insurance products competitive or as low as possible to try […]

There are so many money changers and foreign currency counters in Cebu City, that competition is very competitive, so consequently the customer will get the best deal. We’ve hand picked the best real-time currency exchange rates and remit cash-pickup counters in Cebu City for handling and converting your currency from or into the Philippine Peso (₱PHP), at SM City Mall, SM City Seaside Mall, Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park, I.T. Park, Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Square, General Maxilom Avenue, SM North Bus Terminal Cebu City, South Bus Terminal Cebu City, Colon Street, Mactan Island, The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Satellite Office inside Robinsons […]

Metered Taxi and Grab App Taxi in Cebu Travel Guide Metered white taxis are everywhere in Cebu City, Preminum Black taxi, Grab taxi and Grab car available via mobile app to offer fixed-rate fares or quotes Although convenient, don’t automatically assume online app based Grab taxi and car are cheaper to hire in Cebu, just because it offers a fixed price or quote.  When in fact it’s nearly always more expensive to hire an app based taxi in Cebu, because there are hidden fees not immediately obvious.  The more traditional way of hiring or […]

To ensure smooth Customs clearance, please read these guidelines thoroughly.  All persons, cargo and baggage are subject to a search at any time. (Sections 2210 & 2212, Customs Law) General Provisions  All articles, when imported from any foreign country into the Philippines, shall be subject to duty and tax upon each importation, even though previously exported from the Philippines, except as otherwise specifically provided in the Customs Code or in other laws. (Section 100, TCCP) Prohibited and Regulated Articles  The unlawful importation of prohibited articles (i.e. marijuana, cocaine […]

For Passengers Flying to and from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) List of prohibited items has been expanded to include all liquid substances above 100ml such as beverages, lotions, shampoos, toothpastes, gels, astringents, and other items of similar consistency, these items shall be placed in the check-in luggage and shall be confiscated if found at the final screening point Subject to usual inspection but are not covered by this restrictions are baby formula, breast milk, or juice of a baby or small child who is traveling, prescription medicines […]

The Cebu Tourist is not affiliated to Bureau of Immigration, nor can we answer official queries related to any other Philippine Government agencies If you approched by a fixer (unauthorised agent) or government official, offering to expedite (fast track) your visa for cash away from the office or near, even if in an initial government office, kindly decline, you will likely be charged considerably more up to 50%.  If it appears out of the ordinary, it probably is To report or complain about a fixer (unauthorised agent) or government official, forward your concern/complaint to the Presidential Complaint […]

Cebu is very friendly place, and most tourist don’t have any safety issues International tourists should avoid travelling to certain parts of Mindanao, including Western and Central Mindanao and the Sulu Islands and unless you have a good reason to, we wouldn’t recommend travelling to those parts  Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago have on-going terrorist activity with clashes between the military and insurgent groups Power Output in the Philippines The Electricity in the Philippines is 220V, with a frequency of 50hz to 60hz, its recommended you avoid packing high wattage electric appliances, unless the output and frequency is the same.  You will be at […]

The Cebu Tourist is not affiliated to Bureau of Immigration, nor can we answer official queries related to any other Philippine Government agencies​. If you approched by a fixer (unauthorised agent) or government official, offering to expedite (fast track) your visa for cash away from the office or near, even if in an initial government office, kindly decline, you will likely be charged considerably more up to 50%.  If it appears out of the ordinary, it probably is To report or complain about a fixer (unauthorised agent) or government official, forward your concern/complaint to the […]

Metro Cebu has several cities namely Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City and Lapu-Lapu City, people from the outskirts of Metro Cebu usually travel to Cebu City or I.T. Park Cebu everyday to report to work or school.  Traveling within Cebu can be both fun as well as challenging if you are new but of course it is always easier to ask the local people for directions Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System Project Phase 1 and 2 and Cordova Link Expressway Bridge  ​Preparations are underway for the latest ground·breaking mass transportation, the Cebu […]

Like practically anywhere in the world nowadays, large shopping malls are the prime destinations for shopping and dining and Cebu City is no exception, although the more traditional markets are still thriving in Cebu Modern and air conditioned Super Malls offer a very attractive option in Cebu, because of it’s tropical climate, for a more traditional and down-to-earth option, markets are also extremely popular in Cebu, whether they sell fresh produce, t-shirts and accessories Public and Wet Market in Cebu, Philippines There are main wet and dry public markets almost everywhere in […]