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Cebu, PhilippinesTransit

Buy your SIM from an official telco counter or proper shop, not from a random seller pushing a pre-registered card: how to use this local-spend move in Cebu, Philippines

Buy your SIM from an official telco counter or proper shop, not from a random seller pushing a pre-registered card. The sale or purchase of pre-registered SIMs is illegal in the Philippines. That check is usually worth it before paying convenience pricing in Cebu. Use it as a quick check before b...

Bohol, PhilippinesTransit

A regular beep card is transferable, so it is useful for travelers who are taking turns using transit rather than needing personalized concession card: how to use this local-spend move in Bohol, Philippines

A regular beep card is transferable, so it is useful for travelers who are taking turns using transit rather than needing personalized concession card. Just do not assume that means one card can magically solve every gate rule. The extra comparison usually matters most on airport runs and short r...