Quick question for the Philippines regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there 6 months ago and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Started by BerlinBound · 7 Mar 2026 · 1955 views
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7 Mar 2026 at 10:30
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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7 Mar 2026 at 22:02
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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This matches my experience. Philippines is great value.
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8 Mar 2026 at 14:06
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:31
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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9 Mar 2026 at 04:51
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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10 Mar 2026 at 08:39
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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