Puerto Princesa City Warnings Or Dangers

 
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Sharp Edges of Stairs @ Pambato Reef

by cyndymc

I can't forget my first snorkeling experience in Pambato Reef during the Honda Bay Tour... not only because of the thrill of seeing marine life, but because I had a gash in my leg. I was going up the floating platform after snorkeling when I bumped the side of the stairs. I felt the pain but I didn't realize I was bleeding until I stopped for a souvenir shot. I felt warmth on my shin, then saw the the blood flowing down my leg. I panicked at the sight of the blood! Our boatman was alert; he brought me to the Pambato Reef First Aid Station. A man cleaned my wound near the knee bend, put antiseptic and band-aid.Lesson: Climb up the platform slowly and carefull, avoiding the sharp edges of the stairs.

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Tug-of-war With Monkeys!

by cyndymc

Be forewarned that monkeys freely roam the St. Paul Subterranean Park, popularly known as Underground River Park. There are signs warning tourists not to feed the wild animals because it might affect their normal behavior. The Park Administration is asking our help to thwart aggressive action of monkeys like grabbing food or drinks, or anything in plastic bag. Our guide said the monkeys have been conditioned in the past to get chips or cookies from tourists who enjoyed watching then open the wrappers themselves and eat the snacks. The monkeys also learned to drink bottled water and juices in tetra packs. Now that tourists have been warned not to feed them, monkeys have become aggressive and approach tourists. When you see the monkeys, notice their eyes; they are on the look-out for exposed food or drinks or anything in plastic. Hide your snacks in your bags. Hold on tight to cameras in...

Take extra careful of rented snorkeling set

by lilhermione08

If you will lose it, it will cost you 1500 per set. This is a tourist price. In Manila, it will cost you less than Php 1000 for such brand. Btw, the set can be rented there for the whole day @ Php 100

Beware of monkey-snatchers

by lilhermione08

On your way to the paddle boat terminal for the Underground River tour, you will pass by lines of trees. A jungle with monkey trail, so to speak. AS you feel the nature surrounds you, suddenly someone snatches your plastic bag of foods. Yes, they will really grab your food. But don't worry, they won't hurt you. They've just gottem so tired of foods in the jungles. City food is now their favorites.

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Beware of falling coconut fruits

by lilhermione08

Beach is so accommodating, wind is blowing, trees are swaying you to oblivion... then a coconut fruit or "buko" brings you back to a dangerous reality as it falls from the high tree straight to your path (or even at you). Dont worry though, this can happen anywhere. Overriped fruits are really supposed to fall. It 's part of God's design.

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Motion sickness on the way to Underground River

by lilhermione08

I was really excited for the Underground River tour. The guide picked us up at around 6:30 am. On the way to Sabang wharf where paddle boats will take us to the entrance of the cave, it took us at least 2 hours land trip. And mind you, it is not an ordinary land trip - it is a long and winding road. The zigzag road reminds me of Baguio, and maybe even worst. I went to Baguio like 2 weeks before and I didn't feel any motion sickness (or maybe just a little). But for this trip, I rummaged through my bag to find my anti-vertigo medicine. Not for the weak body :(

Traffic Warning!

by monina_c

Like most cities in the Philippines, motorbikes are everywhere in Puerto Princesa! Most bike riders don't wear helmets and keep them on their elbows or backpacks. Oftentimes they seem to forget that they don't own the road, swerving in and out of traffic without regard for the other vehicles on the road.Do watch out for these daredevils. I saw 3 bike accidents in the 4 days I was there.

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Airport Transfer

by lesleenatividad

Like the usual practice in almost all hotels and inns in Puerto Princesa, there is an airport transfer to and from the hotel.What happened was on our last day, on the way to the airport, this driver of ours was sweet talking us that he is not paid by our hotel and the only income he will get from that service will come from our "consuelo" payment for him.This got me irritated for I know that he is just making a pass on us to have an extra income. I reported what he did to the hotel and they said that they will not contact him again for that service.Serves him right. Guests should be treated fairly and a man like him doesn't have a place in this business.

Overcharging Pasalibong Box

by rmcuesta

when buying pasalubong in the public market (fish section), some men there will pack your pasalubongs in the box, you will think that it is for free (because you bought a lot), so you will not stop them from doing so. after packing, they will charge you too much.the best approach is do not let them pack your things without your consent, ask for the price first, bargain, and get the best price from the many packers on standby.you will be obliged to pack your pasalabongs in a box anyway (airplane).

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NO SMOKING & NO LITTERING

by Prettyfuljan

The local government of Puerto Princesa is strictly implementing their No Smoking & No Littering Ordinances. Please be careful where you keep your small trash. No smoking in public places. Better ask which restaurants accept smoking guests.ANTI-LITTERING1st - 200 Pesos2nd - 300 Pesos3rd - 1000 Pesos with 2 months imprisonmentANTI-SMOKING1st - 500 Pesos2nd - 3000 Pesos3rd - 5000 Pesos

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Q:  What makes Puerto Princesa unique among Philippine cities? 

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A: I have lived here 16 years and wouldn't dream of living elsewhere in PI, and i have travelled to all the major islands. I am afraid the city has grown a lot in those... 

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