DSWD-7 reports expansion of prostitution areas, modes
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 recently reported that prostitution has expanded in scope and method as it adjusts to the needs of its clients.
DSWD regional director Teodulo Romo said the agency had so far identified 20 "red light" or prostitution spots in
Romo, in a powerpoint presentation on Trafficking of Women and Children, said that besides these conventional avenues, the flesh trade has taken new bounds.
In the past, male and female prostitutes were usually found hanging out in clubs, bars, hotels, and lodging and pension houses. Some were even workers of these establishments, as well as in massage parlors and escort services.
The next trend had spread prostitutes from the expensive package deals for high-paying clients to the cheaper "akyat barko" offers to seafarers.
Recently, malls, gas stations and taxi parking areas have become a convenient and comfortable venue for prostitutes, classified as mall girls, boys, and women; “shoppers”; and “taxi’ girls and gays, said Romo.
Romo defined “mall” girls, women and boys as those that hang out in malls and shopping areas to scout for clients. "Shoppers" are those who pretend to buy something from convenience stores in gas stations, and loiter near hotels and transient lodging places.
“Taxi” girls and gays, on the other hand, are those who provide oral sex services to drivers and passengers at affordable prices, said Romo.
Romo said that the entry and exit points of prostitutes are Lapu-Lapu City (for the Cebu City-Tagbilaran City route); Toledo City (to and from San Carlos City); Santander (to and from Sibulan, Negros Oriental); Samboan and Dumanjug (to and from Negros Oriental), Hagnaya (to and from Bantayan and Camotes islands). – Ferliza C. Contratista/RAE
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