Batad, Philippines>, May 23, 2009
If you are going to Batad, things would be a little uncomfortable and people in Banaue would try to rip you off with their Jeep/transpo services. Either you go to the Tourist Information Center and ask for the approved rate (which would eat extra time).
I would like to recommend our driver and guide (cum porter).
Denwil Batangog - Certified Tour Guide/Professional Driver. His phone number - +63 918 436 9055 or +63 928 332 0721. Email address: denwil123@yahoo.com; www.denwil.multiply.com
He was recommended by Hillside to me, and we just talked via SMS. With no reservation paid, he was at the bus station waiting for us when we arrived. He talked passable English and knows good places to eat and places to see - like a mummy. I think his rate is just the normal rate in Banaue/Batad route. His van is comfortable too.
Raffy Addug - Batad Guide/Porter. His phone number is +63 928 951 6577.
He was recommended by Denwil. At first I was hesitant to get a guide, but since my sister and Steph wanted a porter, so he got him for a porter. Then, he established good rapport among us, then we got him for a guide in Batad.