✅ About Cebu City
Cebu is Philippines' second-largest city — modern, English-speaking, safe, and very comfortable for Indian students. UV Gullas is located in the heart of Cebu City.
Cebu City — Key Facts
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Population | ~1 million (metro: 3 million) |
| Language | English + Cebuano — English used everywhere |
| Climate | 25–35°C year-round — tropical, similar to South India |
| Currency | Philippine Peso (₱1 ≈ ₹1.5 INR) |
| Time Zone | GMT+8 (IST +2.5 hours) |
| Flight from Chennai | ~5.5 hours (direct/via Manila) |
Indian Food & Grocery in Cebu
- UV Gullas hostel cafeteria: Indian meals daily (rice, dal, sabzi, roti, biryani on weekends)
- Indian restaurants: Tiffany's, Rajasthali, Spice Route — within 2–3 km of campus
- Indian grocery stores: stock atta, dal, masala, rice varieties
- South Indian snacks and instant food brands available
Transport in Cebu
- Jeepneys — cheap public transport (₱10–20)
- Grab (Uber equivalent) — safe, affordable
- E-tricycles — short distances
- Campus shuttle available for hospital rotations