Like all tourist spots, locals get first priority. Let’s say, a full-body massage for P500. But when these vendors see (unaccompanied) foreigners, you wouldn’t believe the inflation! And foreigners will bite P1K for a full-body massage!
My officemates and I went to Malapascua for a much-needed stress-buster. Along the way, some Koreans at the back part of the bus got a little nervous. Then one brave woman went up to us and introduced herself. She asked if we were going to Malapascua. Seeing that they’re all Koreans, we let them tag along. Lucky for them! They saved about P3,000 on lodging alone, and the place where they were planning to stay didn’t have electricity 24/7. The place we got wasn’t beachside, but we were comfortable.
Long story short, we made friends with the Koreans, and they were very thankful that we were there with them. Malapascua can really make memories!