Philippines, Olongapo City

[ZIEBART]

Weather is great with bright sun and umbrella unused.

Exchange rate at Zeny is S$1= 33.60p

[The Lord]

Wow man u rock. U r aware of the CalaPandayan bars as well?

Those bars dun mk as much.

Guess thts why they need to scam any stranger they see?

After the Americans got booted out the inflow of dollars has been stymied largely.

The economy now runs on HONORABLE JOBS in retail, Manufacturing, callcentre, clerical etc. these jobs in the PI context r lower paying.

As we r well aware, jobs need to be up in the Value Chain to rake in the $.

The PI does not lack in brains. But guess they r using their grey matter in the easiest possible way to rake in the moolah.<< read scams/corruption>>

Originally Posted by phantomtiger2

Glad you pointed this out (along with others) as I have visited some before on last visit. I assume these bars are in the Calapadayan area as they mainly cater to locals and will almost always try to rip you off if you are not local. Only time this will not happen is if you go with a local themselves and they sit with you.
They once told me a price for the drinks and when it came time to pay bill it was DOUBLED. When you complain you will be surrounded by a few nasty looking guys. So beware of drink and BF scams at many local places. Stick with the Barrio bars only if you are not with locals or at least speak the language. No rip offs at any of the AngMo owned bars. Just a word of warning for those not in the know. Hope this helps.

PT

[Rub&Buah]

Can bros who are there recently verify if Singapore passport holder are allow to stay for 30 days now according to new immigration rules compare to only 21 days in the past?

Thanks

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by Rub&Buah

Can bros who are there recently verify if Singapore passport holder are allow to stay for 30 days now according to new immigration rules compare to only 21 days in the past?

Thanks

I was given 21 days on arrival at Cebu airport on May 24.

[TigerGuy]

Hi bros,

I'm going to pagsanjan, laguna, philippines this monday. Any good bros to recommend any gd pubs or places to check out for girls in that area?

Cheers!

[Bielsa]

I cheong regularly in LOS but have never visited the Phillippines yet.
I intend to make my 1st trip to the Phillippines this coming August holidays.
I have not decided where to go.
Amongst these places, which is most suitable for a newbie?
Manila, Cebu, Subic or Angeles?

Input and advice most appreciated.

TQ

[Boat collector]

My humble suggestion is Angeles.. Its like a adult theme park.. all the rides are in one place - and it is easy to get to and the variety is plenty. Also not as expensive compared to Manila. For a first timer, I would suggest Angeles and you will be a regular soon!

Originally Posted by Bielsa

I cheong regularly in LOS but have never visited the Phillippines yet.
I intend to make my 1st trip to the Phillippines this coming August holidays.
I have not decided where to go.
Amongst these places, which is most suitable for a newbie?
Manila, Cebu, Subic or Angeles?

Input and advice most appreciated.

TQ

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by Boat collector

My humble suggestion is Angeles.. Its like a adult theme park.. all the rides are in one place - and it is easy to get to and the variety is plenty. Also not as expensive compared to Manila. For a first timer, I would suggest Angeles and you will be a regular soon!

Good advise and great use of the term theme park with many rides.

Just to add . Try to fly into Clark. Hook up with the regulars if possible.

[ZIEBART]

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Check it out....http://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/default.aspx

Bought my Clark to Singapore for S$34.

Weather is HOT during day and little rain past few days in AC. Leaving AC tomorrow n must make the most of time today. Changed money yesterday at Zeny S$1=33.60p.

Clark Star Hotel special arrangement still on. 20% off room rate with free Clark airport transfers, breakfast n wifi. Budget hotel. Nett: 680p upwards.

[The Lord]

Boat collector, fantastic piece of advice. I dun think anyone can describe AC better.

You can live ur dreams and fantasy in AC.

As long as u take reasonable commonsense precaution AC is as safe or as bad as any other cheong destination.

Originally Posted by Boat collector

1)My humble suggestion is Angeles..
2) Its like a adult theme park.. all the rides are in one place - and it is easy to get to and the variety is plenty.
3) Also not as expensive compared to Manila.
4) For a first timer, I would suggest Angeles and you will be a regular soon!

Originally Posted by Bielsa

I cheong regularly in LOS but have never visited the Phillippines yet.
I intend to make my 1st trip to the Phillippines this coming August holidays.
I have not decided where to go.
Amongst these places, which is most suitable for a newbie?
Manila, Cebu, Subic or Angeles?

Input and advice most appreciated.

TQ

[dashing_man]

Any bros in Pasay City now? I staying in Heritage Hotel... Any good recommendation? So far only went to the spa in hotel..Massage was good. But extras was bad....like dead fish...Gal was ok..average...

[The Milk Man]

Originally Posted by Bielsa

I cheong regularly in LOS but have never visited the Phillippines yet.
I intend to make my 1st trip to the Phillippines this coming August holidays.
I have not decided where to go.
Amongst these places, which is most suitable for a newbie?
Manila, Cebu, Subic or Angeles?

Input and advice most appreciated.

TQ

My 1st choice would be Cebu... Manila is expensive place... Angeles is becoming like Danok where runners and chai-tohs are getting more common... Subic is a very nice place but only during the "in" season... off season is from Jun- Nov and the place is like a ghost town.

You make your choice.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by dashing_man

Any bros in Pasay City now? I staying in Heritage Hotel... Any good recommendation? So far only went to the spa in hotel..Massage was good. But extras was bad....like dead fish...Gal was ok..average...

Pasay ? haha .. you should have asked in the Manila Forum

Well, you are not far off from MBC and Edsa Complex- if you are into Barfines ..

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by etsys

Pasay ? haha .. you should have asked in the Manila Forum

Well, you are not far off from MBC and Edsa Complex- if you are into Barfines ..

Fully agree that the experts in Pasay cheonging would be more able to help you in the Manila thread.

Simple me use Pasay more as a in transit point with the videokes and short time girls and of course the short time hotels.

Pasay is few minutes away from the airport and usually being kiasu, I will arrive near the airport too early. With a few hours to spare, I rather hang out at the videokes and maybe take a ST before going to the airport. (70p taxi, 40p trike and 5 minutes). Beats waiting at the airport for flight time.

At the videokes I been offered going VIP but never wanted to try cos I don want to experiment in surroundings like those. About 700p and that's supposed to be do anything you want. Satisfaction guaranteed. No thanks. Maybe others have some experiences to share.

[ZIEBART]

For those who want to be cheaply contactable by your Smart cel contacts after u return to Sg or My....

Activate roaming for your Smart prepaid sim card by sending txt ROAM ON to 333. Need to have more then 100p load balance on activation. You can go below 100p after activation.

Do remember to deactivate when you return to Philippines. Txt ROAM OFF to 333. 1p load needed. If not, you can still txt but no calls.