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Dating in Bantayan

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A few facts about Bantayan

  • Bantayan has a population of about 87,000.
  • It's part of Central Visayas.
  • Quezon City, the largest city in the Philippines, is about 483 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Mandaue City, about 96 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Daanbantayan (33 km), Sagay (41 km) and Escalante (44 km).

Where to meet in Bantayan

Bantayan is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Daanbantayan is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Bantayan

Who can I meet near Bantayan?

Within 50 km of Bantayan there are 21 towns and cities — Escalante, Daanbantayan and Sagay among them — with more than 480,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Bantayan?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bantayan and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Bantayan real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bantayan?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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