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Masbate Traveler Advice

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No comfort rooms on the boats

Added: 2009-10-16 10:50:37 in Masbate, Philippines

Be warned that boats to, around, and in Masbate usually do not have built-in comfort rooms (and the boat travels last from 30 minutes to two hours!) so remember to use the comfort room before every boat...
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Beware of political turmoil

Added: 2009-10-20 15:55:37 in Masbate, Philippines

There is an intense political rivalry among Masbate’s local politicians and reports of politically-motivated killings and riots are common in Masbate City especially during the election period...
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Beware of frequent blackouts

Added: 2009-10-20 15:58:27 in Masbate, Philippines

Since Masbate is somewhat an isolated island, delivering electricity to the island is still difficult up to this day. Hence, expect frequent blackouts all throughout the island during the night or day...
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