CEBU CITY—Myrna was 18 when she came to Cebu from her home province in Leyte in 1985 in search of a job. She ended up working as a prostitute in Barangay Kamagayan, the citys red-light district.

Does the Philippines have a red light district?

This article is not supposed to be judgmental as well. The red lights district in Manila covers only the Burgos street. During the day nothing happens here, just a few bars are open. When the dusk falls, all the neon signs are being turned on, and the street gets crowded with prostitutes, tourists and homeless people.

What island is Cebu Philippines on?

Cebu City, city, Cebu Island, south-central Philippines. Located on Cebu Islands eastern coast, it is protected by offshore Mactan Island and by the inland Cordillera Central. It is one of the countrys largest cities and is a bustling port.

Is Cebu City rich?

FOR the sixth consecutive year, Cebu has emerged as the richest province in the country. The Commission on Audit (COA), in its 2019 Annual Financial Report on local government units (LGUs), reported that Cebu has assets amounting to P203. 9 billion.