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Dating in General Santos

Members from General Santos and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about General Santos

  • General Santos has about 720,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of the Philippines.
  • It's part of Soccsksargen.
  • Quezon City, the largest city in the Philippines, is about 1051 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Alabel (13 km), Polomolok (17 km) and Malapatan (21 km).

Where to meet in General Santos

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in General Santos. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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.

Dating in General Santos: questions and answers

How far around General Santos can I search?

More than 1.3 million people live within 50 km of General Santos, in 23 towns and cities including Alabel, Malapatan and Lambayong. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in General Santos free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in General Santos or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near General Santos real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside General Santos?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Philippines or abroad.

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