Bohol

[ShinyCrazy]

That's all from me and feel free to ask questions.

Wow! Thanks so much for this update! I was looking on Facebook for "walker" groups for an upcoming trip and was having some success. Also, Pinalove and Locanto. Sounds like I should redirect my energy to Tinder.

I actually like the bar girl method the best, but it sounds like I would have to make dates a day in advance.

[Wilson6418]

Tried to look up some information in this forum before going to Bohol but couldn't find anything. But now that I went I thought I should follow up and help out the future people going to Bohol.

I went to Bohol for a week in the beginning of Nov and have the following advice for looking for girls.

-Alona beach walkway: There is a short road that leads directly to Alona beach and there are a bunch of working girls that will approach you during the night (10 PM+). I met 3 girls this way but would caution people about the ladyboys. They are not truthful when asked and will insist they are female and turn off the lights when in the room. You need to insist to inspect the goods in light before paying despite them claiming that they're shy. I paid between 2-3. 5 k PHP depending on the length of time, shots, and extras.

-Bars: Lots of working girls in the bars, usually they wear a uniform which ranges from a full on coordinated shirt + blouse to a more loose dress code in the form of the color the club (red, yellow etc.). Like how others have mentioned since there isn't that many girls working they won't let them leave until their shift is over and you can't pay a bar fine, so just buy them a drink and get their number / whatsapp / telegram to contact you afterwards to discuss services.

-Tinder: found a lot of success on this compared to pinalove. The girls you want to swipe for have profiles that are usually short / empty, seeking "new friends" and have party oriented photos. The working girls will usually start the discussions and progress really quickly asking for another social media app to discuss more intimately. Ask directly if they're a working girl and you will get an answer quickly about how much to pay for the services. These girls tend to try to get a quick buck off the tourist that don't know the price market and will ask for ridiculous prices like 6 k PHP for one shot, ignore them or negotiate down because you should only pay those types of prices from a smoke show. Most girls will happily negotiate down to the 3-4 k mark with additional services and provide a very pleasant time. I would also recommend paying for tinder gold so you can match with normal local girls that are trying to go for a short fling. They all have looking for long-term partner but most only do that for appearances in case they see someone they know on the app. If you play your cards right these girls are completely down to party and have a one night stand.

That's all from me and feel free to ask questions.

[ShinyCrazy]

I'm going in November with some friends, hopefully I'll have something to report then.

That would be great! I'll be there Jan / Feb, so any leads will be greatly appreciated!

[Gennai]

I'm going in November with some friends, hopefully I'll have something to report then.

[ShinyCrazy]

I was there right before Covid shutdown. I stayed in both Taglibaran City and also Alona Beach area. Gorgeous places! I didn't try the bars however was able to meet a cute girl on one of the dating apps. It just started off as her wanting to give me a tour but one thing led to another and we spent a couple of nights together. From what I recall however, it was a bit slim pickings given the size of the population. Also as far as being guest friendly, none of the hotels care. Neither of the ones I stayed at said a word when I brought the girl back.

Thanks for the response. I feel good about the guest friendliness of the hotel I selected, but still wondering about the bar scene. I can always fall back on PinaLove, but if anyone has been to the bars on Panglao recently and has some intel, I would love to hear it.

[ThomasCasey]

So, after emailing multiple hotels, it looks like Hennan Alona Beach offered the clearest "guest friendly" policy, so I've secured my hotel. I've read the limited mongering info available for Panglao, and I realize that they are recovering from the typhoon last year, but does anyone know what venues are the most likely to be productive? The only recommendations on ISG are pre-COVID. Looks like Aluna Beach Lounge and One 4 the Road might be good for freelancers. Hoping for any other leads you guys might have. I will try online, of course, but much prefer in-person window shopping. Anyone?

I was there right before Covid shutdown. I stayed in both Taglibaran City and also Alona Beach area. Gorgeous places! I didn't try the bars however was able to meet a cute girl on one of the dating apps. It just started off as her wanting to give me a tour but one thing led to another and we spent a couple of nights together. From what I recall however, it was a bit slim pickings given the size of the population. Also as far as being guest friendly, none of the hotels care. Neither of the ones I stayed at said a word when I brought the girl back.

[ShinyCrazy]

So, after emailing multiple hotels, it looks like Hennan Alona Beach offered the clearest "guest friendly" policy, so I've secured my hotel. I've read the limited mongering info available for Panglao, and I realize that they are recovering from the typhoon last year, but does anyone know what venues are the most likely to be productive? The only recommendations on ISG are pre-COVID. Looks like Aluna Beach Lounge and One 4 the Road might be good for freelancers. Hoping for any other leads you guys might have. I will try online, of course, but much prefer in-person window shopping. Anyone?

[Dg8787]

I inquired about a joiner fee and their guest policy. This is their response, which does not mention a joiner fee:

"Kindly be informed that additional / accompanying guest will need to present a Valid ID upon registering at the Frontdesk and she will need to sign the guest waiver. ".

I have stayed at many Hennan's in Boracay. Never has the doorman or security asked about who I walked in with. Of course Alona Hennan maybe different. BTW, you can have your girl hold and flash your room key to security and keep walking in together.

[ShinyCrazy]

I inquired about a joiner fee and their guest policy. This is their response, which does not mention a joiner fee:

"Kindly be informed that additional / accompanying guest will need to present a Valid ID upon registering at the Frontdesk and she will need to sign the guest waiver. ".

[Bushes]

I posted this on another thread and did not get any response so I try here.

Anyone able to translate what they are saying in the video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBEMddBnuqg

Ship to shore power is something I remember from a long time ago and have come across it every now and then in the past 2 decades. I googled it and found a couple interesting article explaining the technical details.

It is kind of interesting in this day and age where even naval ships are going electric. For those going solar, many use the electrical battery packs from Tesla cars to store the energy. They are also moving towards more stable types of metals in batteries.

With mini controllers the process is much stabler and safer. This from a person who melted a lead acid battery terminal by overcharging. Heh heh.

Desalination plants are now being deployed to places like Tonga. What is amazing is that it is taking so long for New Zealand to react. IMHO, they should have deployed earlier with basic rescue and desalination equipment right after the quake. Something like a US Marine assault ship. The deployment yesterday will take 6 days to reach Tonga.

I have a friend there that's reliable. Tagbilaran and panglao are getting back to normal, but water and power are still scarce. Power comes from leyte, got damaged in the typhoon and is expected to take 4 months to restore. Tagbilaran is getting power from a. Huge generator on a barge.

[Albert9989]

Poor of them.

[BaddHabbit]

Ouch. Thanks.

I have a friend there that's reliable. Tagbilaran and panglao are getting back to normal, but water and power are still scarce. Power comes from leyte, got damaged in the typhoon and is expected to take 4 months to restore. Tagbilaran is getting power from a. Huge generator on a barge.

[Captain America]

Hey guys,

Just curious if any of you are in Bohol and how the island managed through the typhoon. Was particularly curious about the area in and around Anda.

Thanks!

I have a friend there that's reliable. Tagbilaran and panglao are getting back to normal, but water and power are still scarce. Power comes from leyte, got damaged in the typhoon and is expected to take 4 months to restore. Tagbilaran is getting power from a. Huge generator on a barge.

[Bushes]

Yeah. Not just power but cell tower side thus internet still down. Hard to travel to places with power or working cell tower or telecom infrastructure.

Heard the shore areas hit hard. Many roofs blown off. Some pictures and videos are supposedly circulating of social media.

Don't know how they posted so some places must be up with telecom infrastructure.

I am not there on the ground. I have heard from relatives of people living in Bohol. More specifically around Tubigon. Bohol

was hit very hard by the typhoon. Currently no electric and very spotty cell service.

Tubigon Friends homes were washed away and nothing to salvage. They are currently living in tents with literally the same wet clothes they had on their backs. People are panicking and bought up all the bottled water. People can not receive money from relatives because Cebuana and Palawan are closed down without electric power.

It is desperate there.

Parts of Cebu have been hit hard too.

[Dg8787]

Hey guys,

Just curious if any of you are in Bohol and how the island managed through the typhoon. Was particularly curious about the area in and around Anda.

Thanks!

I am not there on the ground. I have heard from relatives of people living in Bohol. More specifically around Tubigon. Bohol was hit very hard by the typhoon. Currently no electric and very spotty cell service.

Tubigon Friends homes were washed away and nothing to salvage. They are currently living in tents with literally the same wet clothes they had on their backs. People are panicking and bought up all the bottled water. People can not receive money from relatives because Cebuana and Palawan are closed down without electric power.

It is desperate there.

Parts of Cebu have been hit hard too.