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[Transporter]

Quick question - 2 wk trip. Going to Sabang. Maybe 7 days or so. After that have been thinking about Angeles or just stay in manila. Pros / Cons.

Will have to stay day in Manila when arrive (arrive 6 pm too late to get to Batangas & ferry) and then trip from Sabang to Angeles (5 hours if lucky. More like 6/7) so will break up and stay in Manila.

Considering I have 2 wks and with above schedule will spend 2 nights in Manila. Any point to go to Angeles for 5 days (also thinking about trip back to manila for airport).

I know Angeles is cheaper. Would like to go to Angeles to cross off list. Manila to Angeles 2 hrs to??5 hours if unlucky.

Ideal would be to fly from Australia to Clark and then do trip in reverse. Got a business flight from Aust for $2200 to manila early Dec so pretty good value.

Ideal response would be. Nothing you can get in Angeles you can't get in Manila at approx same price and quality.

Appreciate.

Quite a lot of traveling to do with one week in puerto but since 2 K for a flight is not a big deal, I would fly to sabang and then fly to clark. The boat plane can get you to sabang or if you use the airport, its only about an hour away.

No ideal response here. Yes you can get everything and more in manila, but it is spread out a lot more (traffic is mind blowing) and it will cost a little bit more.

[Transporter]

Any suggestions on where I can purchase some casual shorts. Forgot to pack some in my hast to get here from the freeze.

I will assume that this is a real question, so since it is in the general area I will also assume that you are in Manila?

Quiapo is fun to shop at. Just get a ride and tell the driver divi for divisoria.

[Goferring]

Not so Gofer. There IS a record (my Aussie border protection friend assures me).

There will be a note made on your record for every border agent to read when he next checks in anywhere in the world.

It will not matter of course UNLESS he overstays again anywhere. Then it might get interesting.

For me, I would go to Immigration and pay for an extension. You will avoid paying a fine and you can stay on as long as you like in a relaxed state without any worries about what might happen at the airport.

You will also avoid the need to get to the airport to check in extra early to be sure that the long line ahead of you being dealt with for extraneous reasons doesn't prevent you from missing your flight.

That sucks. Is it the case even if no fine was paid?

Technically I just paid the normal visa extension and priority processing fee. There was no interest or late fees added. I've never been asked on subsequent re entries. That's why I said there was no record if me overstaying. I'd be interested in if my assumption was incorrect.

Of course you are right that the best option is a normal renewal prior to expiry. I only did mine at the airport as I forgot to renew and had only overstayed a couple of days.

[Red Kilt]

You will line up up at the normal NAIA immigration queue. They will point out that you have overstayed. Admit you are very sorry but you got tour dates mixed up. Said Immigration will point you to a separate line where you will pay the normal visa extension and express service fees of 3 k. Cash only accepted, no credit cards. You will then stop sweating and proceed to your departure lounge with no record of overstating your visa.

Not so Gofer. There IS a record (my Aussie border protection friend assures me).

There will be a note made on your record for every border agent to read when he next checks in anywhere in the world.

It will not matter of course UNLESS he overstays again anywhere. Then it might get interesting.

For me, I would go to Immigration and pay for an extension. You will avoid paying a fine and you can stay on as long as you like in a relaxed state without any worries about what might happen at the airport.

You will also avoid the need to get to the airport to check in extra early to be sure that the long line ahead of you being dealt with for extraneous reasons doesn't prevent you from missing your flight.

[Goferring]

Question, what is likely to happen if I overstay my visa. It expires March 2 and because of so many lovelies yet to meet I may stay 2 days past that date. If too punitive I will not go past but leave on time.

Been there done that. 😁.

You will line up up at the normal NAIA immigration queue. They will point out that you have overstayed. Admit you are very sorry but you got tour dates mixed up. Said Immigration will point you to a separate line where you will pay the normal visa extension and express service fees of 3 k. Cash only accepted, no credit cards. You will then stop sweating and proceed to your departure lounge with no record of overstating your visa.

Next time you return there is no need to declare you have ever overstayed.

Enjoy, G.

[ForkTruck]

Question, what is likely to happen if I overstay my visa. It expires March 2 and because of so many lovelies yet to meet I may stay 2 days past that date. If too punitive I will not go past but leave on time.

[AskeAske]

Is there no ho scene there? Theres not even a forum for that place.

You can find, but better BYO.

[KgirlPower]

Is there no ho scene there? Theres not even a forum for that place.

I'm a member of another forum which is strictly non-mongering. There the term for WR's "manager" is "askhole".

[Engine Driver]

I'm a member of another forum which is strictly non-mongering. There the term for WR's "manager" is "askhole".

[Goferring]

Hey ED. Thanks for the info. It was very helpful. I really appreciate your knowledge and insight on the subject. But a Filipino 2 xl is a lot smaller than the usa size 2 xl.

In defence of ED, why didn't you say that in your first post? You would have got much more help by providing more info than asking the most basic of questions.

If you're still in AC, SM mall is literally 5 minutes walk from Fields. With so many foreigners in town (and the expanding waste line of the average Pinay) moderately large sizes are available. Just have a walk around and look in he various shops.

Unlike Westie, I often find I have to go up 2 or so sizes. I'm a small guy but often have to look for XL to get something that fits.

Enjoy your trip, G.

[WestCoast1]

Hey ED. Thanks for the info. It was very helpful. I really appreciate your knowledge and insight on the subject. But a Filipino 2 xl is a lot smaller than the usa size 2 xl.

Go into any mall and shop in the department store. You can try the shorts on in a fitting room to see what Filipino size you are. I find that my size in the US is the same as marked in Phils.

[HornDog 3]

Try the store. Anything else we can help you with? LOL.

Hey ED. Thanks for the info. It was very helpful. I really appreciate your knowledge and insight on the subject. But a Filipino 2 xl is a lot smaller than the usa size 2 xl.

[Goferring]

Try the store. Anything else we can help you with? LOL.

👍 That showed incredible restraint. 😁.

[Engine Driver]

Any suggestions on where I can purchase some casual shorts. Forgot to pack some in my hast to get here from the freeze.

Try the store. Anything else we can help you with? LOL.

[HornDog 3]

Any suggestions on where I can purchase some casual shorts. Forgot to pack some in my hast to get here from the freeze.