Phillipines, Manila, Makati Happenings

[decent02]

Originally Posted by Director

This question must have been asked umpteen times, but is it safe to take a taxi in Manila? I am staying at makati area and plan to go to malete area around 10 pm to 1 am.

hi director
makati to malate is not very far. so look at google map first and get a feel of the direction. they are more likely to take u on a longer route . many taxi drivers in manila does not know the road very well. In general manila is quite safe but to play it safe it is better to go to a 4 or 5 star hotel to board a cab which i normally will do if the hotel is nearby. the guard will copy the licence plate n the driver knows that .

[etsys]

add to all above, in Makati, you can be safe as most drivers are worried you will complain to LTFRB .. and the local cops in Makati make sure meter is on

Coming back, try not to grab one of the taxis in the queue outside MBC (if your destination is MBC .. ) wait for a passing cab

Smoking has it's benefits: I feign smoking and then when a passing cab stops, I throw my smoke and jump in . .then yuo can avoid the fixers outside MBC

[Dogmatix]

Be careful of rise in street crime, petty theft lately.

Seems like Makati Ave, incl Burgos, & some roads leading into hotels or condos need to be extra careful.

Street kids etc.

With cabs, like what bro yellow5001 says is true, just tell driver use meter. No point arguing, if nothing works, hop off & catch next one cos there are plenty.

[vaxvms]

Originally Posted by Director

This question must have been asked umpteen times, but is it safe to take a taxi in Manila? I am staying at makati area and plan to go to malete area around 10 pm to 1 am.

go by meter although some meter are adjusted
makati tio malate <100p ....

tonite should eb in Prive club
just normally clubbing + see hi-si pinoys

[vaxvms]

Originally Posted by stlover72

Hi did any bro stay in tune hotel near P Burgos before. Appreciate a feedback as to rates, security and and malls around , accessibility and food availability. Planing a trip in August. Thanks in advance..

tune hotel at malate i think location is better than makati

[AtlasShrugged]

Originally Posted by vaxvms

tune hotel at malate i think location is better than makati

Should be.... Money Changers offer good rates there too..
Change money, back hotel, lock $$, cheong...

[best123]

Manila gurus.... Any recommendations for massage near Traders.... Kinky or straight kinds both ok. Looking for good stuff.

[fastfrag1981]

Originally Posted by etsys

well, I have been messing with pinoys and pinays for the past 15 years, yes, 2 years short of yours .. and have a firm anchor in PH as well.

You are right in a way, and then my saying is - depends on what kind of upbringing the local guy/girl you are close has.

I know enough and more girls, including colleagues who worked/work in Singapore, as I mentioned elsewhere, wouldn't hesitate to introduce their BF as 'cousin' and with not a worry in the world, abuse your hospitality .. heck, recently had a co-worker, who went to a bar where I had parked a Black Label, emptied it to flirt up a French guy .. showing off as if she is a good girl - good enough to entertain a cheapo-french guy, not telling the french fellow the bottle was paid by another guy .. (of course, why fret over minor details ?? )

And then again, I know enough and more, who would take a bullet for me .. and have got into scuffles at occasions, to help me out of some screwed up situations.

Works both ways.

Would I trust locals I made friends, in bars and such places ? Never and never.

Would I blindly trust Filipinos I made friends in Singapore : Some, 100%, some - never .. as I know the score, I will be a walking ATM, once i land in PH .. and guys, I mean male guys, have no worry in ripping off a fellow worker ..

And recently, as another example, a former Filipino colleague still working in Singapore, met me, and when the food came, asked me to pay, as "you have less commitments right ?? "as if that justifies making me a sponsor ..

I smiled, paid the 50 $ or so bill, and then when he wasn't watching, ordered a bottle of Black label, and the guy, knowing I am a Generous person, started sharing the bottle out to his friends who were arriving, and on cue, I walked out and told the bartender, my friend will settle the 180$ bill in full.

When the guy figured out he has been set up, started calling me and I went "well, I don't have credit card to pay, you got a card, you pay first, let's settle it another day"

So, as an example, see .. that too can happen, even in Singapore ..

And another ? I met a filipina with whom I have been putting the right foundations, and one day, when we went for a drink in CQ, her cousin boy saw her, and asked if he can join - well, that was nice to ask, and me says "Sure" and .. when I ordered a jug of beer, the cousin guy goes "I don't like beer, let me order Whiskey Jug .. " and I was thinking he will pay ... guess what ? he palmed the bill off to me .. don't ask the logic of me paying for him though my meet was with the fellow's cousin girl .. All I remember is he sort of hinted that I earn more than him as if that justifies me paying for his drinks ..

Tough choice - either insult the guy and loose my girl or play safe. I played safe, then when we went to Arena, at the entrance, I loudly told "hey, I don't have any more money, can you pay for my entrance as well ???" he wasn't happy but my girl asked him to do it .. and then once inside, I proceeded to order my drink on his tab .. I don't have a Credit Card, remember ??

Would I have done better by reasoning with him ? No .. it won't help. With that kind of people, don't reason or try to use logic .. just burn them or walk away ..

And another one of whom, when she came to meet me came in a Ford Escalade LWB, which was packed to the rafter with her relatives, my heart sank when I thought of the bill I am going to be left with. Well, we went for dinner and at the first place when I pulled out my wallet I got an earful from my friend and she went on to remind me "not all filipinos are leeches ok ? I invited you, and I will pay for you .."

So ???



Read my experiences from above

totally agree with you... i have my fair share of mixed experiences as well

[samaritan]

is there a fish tank sort of place near burgos?

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[BigAllan]

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[Longitude]

Originally Posted by Director

This question must have been asked umpteen times, but is it safe to take a taxi in Manila? I am staying at makati area and plan to go to malete area around 10 pm to 1 am.

Generally it is safe as long as you are not picking up ladies. But if you are going to be in Manila often then it is better to buy a car and hire a driver. I get around all the time with a hired car and driver most of the time. I just want to obviate the possibility of arguing with cab drivers.

[Longitude]

Originally Posted by samaritan

is there a fish tank sort of place near burgos?

Burgos itself is one big aquarium. Probably one of the largest in the world.

[dragonstar87]

Originally Posted by Longitude

Generally it is safe as long as you are not picking up ladies. But if you are going to be in Manila often then it is better to buy a car and hire a driver. I get around all the time with a hired car and driver most of the time. I just want to obviate the possibility of arguing with cab drivers.

bro you hire driver ?how much is it per day ?

[BigAllan]

Originally Posted by Longitude

Generally it is safe as long as you are not picking up ladies. But if you are going to be in Manila often then it is better to buy a car and hire a driver. I get around all the time with a hired car and driver most of the time. I just want to obviate the possibility of arguing with cab drivers.

Some folks do just that. We have a regular from Malaysia who always come into AC with a hired MPV and 2 bodyguards in tow. He never had to deal with any trikes issue. If you can afford it..... why not splash the cash for peace of mind and safety?