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[Member #4387]

Ask when her period is and she'll likely get confused. Ask when her "menses" or "mens" (she might mispronounce) is instead.

My GF back home she is half pinay but borned and raised in Norway. She teaches norwegian to foreign people entering Norway and amongst them a bunch of pinays coming to work as au-pairs as well. She told me that she also did have to teach some of the girls about their syclus in menstruation as some pinays get surprised every month when something red is showing from their pussy. I guess these things are not much spoken about in phillys.

[Ebauche]

Don't forget to find out her "period" dates.

Ask when her period is and she'll likely get confused. Ask when her "menses" or "mens" (she might mispronounce) is instead.

[Member #4351]

So staying in Manila first few days and finding my travel friend might be good idea.

Don't forget to find out her "period" dates.

[Tomux 22]

I don't think you will have any trouble at all finding a holiday honey in the Phils. I would guess hitting some freelancejoints in Manila, Cebu etc and "shop" around with your wish will do the trick. I guess many girls in Phils have felxible "jobs" pleasuring us so if they take a sudden holiday no one gets hurt. I don't know how bargirls work in this matter but if you barfine enough days I guess not a problem.

Another option would be to sign up in some dating sites (I have no idea of your timeframe as this will take you some time to find someone you like and there are allways a possibility beeing stood up). But I guess you could be lucky as well. Happy journey with your "love"hehe

I will go for 3 weeks. I guess playing it safe is never a wrong way to go. So staying in Manila first few days and finding my travel friend might be good idea.

[Member #4387]

This paradise dose seem to be worth a visit. Not much info about this place on the board. Dose anyone of you guys know how is it finding a hot filipina for a more pleasant stay.

Both one night stands and longer term relationship would do it for me. And sure money is not an issue. Other suggestions also are welcome that have a supply of gold diggers. Maybe Cebu, Pawalan. Are better?

I don't think you will have any trouble at all finding a holiday honey in the Phils. I would guess hitting some freelancejoints in Manila, Cebu etc and "shop" around with your wish will do the trick. I guess many girls in Phils have felxible "jobs" pleasuring us so if they take a sudden holiday no one gets hurt. I don't know how bargirls work in this matter but if you barfine enough days I guess not a problem.

Another option would be to sign up in some dating sites (I have no idea of your timeframe as this will take you some time to find someone you like and there are allways a possibility beeing stood up). But I guess you could be lucky as well. Happy journey with your "love"hehe

[Frenzy3]

This paradise dose seem to be worth a visit. Not much info about this place on the board. Dose anyone of you guys know how is it finding a hot filipina for a more pleasant stay.

Both one night stands and longer term relationship would do it for me. And sure money is not an issue. Other suggestions also are welcome that have a supply of gold diggers. Maybe Cebu, Pawalan. Are better?

There is not much to report on Barocay, it has freelancers you need to meet the locals by going out to places they hang out and mixing, the quality is not great, best to byo

[Tomux 22]

This paradise dose seem to be worth a visit. Not much info about this place on the board. Dose anyone of you guys know how is it finding a hot filipina for a more pleasant stay.

Both one night stands and longer term relationship would do it for me. And sure money is not an issue. Other suggestions also are welcome that have a supply of gold diggers. Maybe Cebu, Pawalan...are better...?

[MrHombre]

The police are much maligned in the Philippines and for many good reasons. But this article sort of rubs salt in the wounds as all cheated and got the wrong answer. Says a lot!

http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/hund...eated-in-exams

Sounds exactly like what the Deltas did in Animal House: all used the same crib sheet with wrong answers for the big psychology exam. Hilarious that real life can be the same as the movie. You suppose the PNP have toga parties?

[Soapy Smith]

According to this article, the American killed was the husband of a diplomat. I wonder if he was a monger?

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Other sources identify Anikow as "a dependent of one of the officers of the US Embassy" awaiting a return to active duty as a USA Marine.

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At some point Anikow "tapped" the men's car, at which point all four passengers came out and confronted him. Anikow was stabbed repeatedly and died a few hours later in a local hospital.

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Anikow was trained in "Tactical Conflict Assessment Planning and Framework," a technique that was designed to assist Marines foster relationships with local populations.

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Two of them are currently students at De La Salle University. A tactical knife has already been recovered from the vehicle and the police are prepared to file charges.

Burning Korans, pissing on corpses,"tapping" on a car occupied by four young men when you are a "guest" in their country: kinda makes "Marine Corps civil affairs" sound like an oxymoron.

But the other side of the equation-young Filipinos (in a Volvo, no less)--stabbing a foreigner in the middle of the night in a gated community in Makati, is equally puzzling. In the past, several expats have defended Filipinos against our criticisms, noting their loyalty and generosity. I also know of situations in which poor Filipino families put the last of the family larder out just to treat guests hospitably, leaving nothing for themselves for the future. (Delayed gratification has little meaning to many Filipinos.)

But on the other hand this violent underbelly exists: killing off political opponents; stabbings or shootings to avenge infringements on somebody's wife or girlfriend, or sometimes over some trivial slight against one's honor. (But can't help wondering if this story involves encroachment on somebody's girlfriend.) There's also a history of inter-fraternity violence that has resulted in murdering members of opposing fraternities at the top universities in the country-apparently over little more than honor and retaliation. And these are supposed to be the creme de la creme of young Filipinos.

So this juxtaposition of generosity and loyalty, on the one hand, and murderous violence at the drop of a hat (or a tap on the side of a car), on the other hand, is paradoxical. I have a hard time getting my head around it. Anybody among our expats got a handle on this paradox?

[GoodEnough]

Outside of an initial flurry of stories on the local news immediately after the stabbing, I've seen nothing on the local media about the story. BelAir is one of the richest, most exclusive subdivisions in Makati, which makes the story even more bizarre.

GE

[Ezinho]

Any news coming out this morning about the murder of the American diplomat in Makati?

According to this article, the American killed was the husband of a diplomat. I wonder if he was a monger?

For some reason, I can't find this story on any of the major American news networks.

http://gawker.com/5963052/marine-hus...he-philippines

A USA national living in the city of Makati, a part of Metro Manila, was stabbed to death by four men just outside of the gate to his residential community yesterday. The victim, George Anikow, was initially identified as a diplomat himself, with police chief Manual Lucban confirming he'd received a call from the US Embassy after the murder; other sources identify Anikow as "a dependent of one of the officers of the US Embassy" awaiting a return to active duty as a USA Marine.

According to ABS-CBN News, the four men were riding in a silver Volvo that was stopped at the security gate of the Bel-Air subdivision for an identity check around 4:20 a. M. When Anikow walked up. Reports of the nature of the argument vary, although the police report that at some point Anikow "tapped" the men's car, at which point all four passengers came out and confronted him. Anikow was stabbed repeatedly and died a few hours later in a local hospital.

Friends of Anikow have already begun posting messages of condolence on the Facebook page for the 4th Civil Affairs Group. As part of this group, Anikow was trained in "Tactical Conflict Assessment Planning and Framework," a technique that was designed to assist Marines foster relationships with local populations.

The four men, who were caught by police after a short motorcycle chase, were identified as Crispec dela Paz, Galicano Datu III, Ospic Caburay, and Juan Abastillas. Two of them are currently students at De La Salle University. A tactical knife has already been recovered from the vehicle and the police are prepared to file charges.

[Slippery]

Any news coming out this morning about the murder of the American diplomat in Makati?

[Slippery]

The police are much maligned in the Philippines and for many good reasons. But this article sort of rubs salt in the wounds as all cheated and got the wrong answer. Says a lot!

http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/hund...eated-in-exams

Much like the nursing exams a few years ago. A corrupted culture.

[Frenzy3]

Before I wrap up, I have one more thing to share. It seems that some mongers out there have the game fucked up. On two occasions I observed dudes carrying on in public as if they were actual rock stars. Guys, as a foreigner, you will have already arrived with more player points than you will need. Loud and boastful public displays not only serve to turn off the ladies, they also expose you to locals aiming to do you harm. Do yourself a favor and leave your swagger at home.

-Gumby.

Great report and nice to read, I do agree with the last comment greatly, the amount of times I see guys here with inflated ego here in cebu makes me wonder why they even bother to leave home and come here.

Some are our bogans from Aust, the others seem to just be bad drunks who think their shit does not stink, I must admit they do look stupid when the stare at my harem of girls, last time going out I even had one try and join my girls while they where on the dance floor, what they did not see is how the security where looking at me while standing behind them, being a local expat and knowing the staff here I never worry, but I can imagine other guys not being as nice.

I think the swagger comes from too much drink and no amount of IQ can help the state these guys drink themselves too.

[Gumby2004]

Tacloban.

I started my journey to Biliran to visit an ex girlfriend and her family who have grown over the years to become dear friends. Getting to Biliran involves flying to Tacloban, then riding in a car for about three hours.

At Tacloban, I was greeted by my ex and three of her young and gorgeous cousins. We planned to spend the night in the city before driving to Biliran in the morning. (One of the young cousins drives her own car!)

Dissatisfied with Leyte Park resort on previous visits, I rolled the dice with Hotel Alejandro. As a walk-in, the room was a reasonable 1, 100php. It was simple and clean, and the hotel had a warm and cozy feel. Random walks through the corridors to take in the WW2 memorabilia on display would appeal to the history buffs out there. I highly recommend it. Also recommended is Ocho, a seafood restaurant in town. (I know what you're thinking, and the answer is no. Her three cousins stayed with relatives elsewhere in the city.)

At Biliran, the family greeted me with a surprise welcome back party, complete with a little roasted pig. I spent a few days with the family doing a lot of outdoor stuff. I was asked to put my wallet away so many times I was becoming suspicious. I had a great experience. Her family really knows how to make a visitor feel like a welcomed guest.

My ex is a schoolteacher who comes from a family of achievers. A few of them hold respected positions in the community, and the youngsters are destined for nice careers in medicine and law. It didn't occur to me until my long flight back home that maintaining relationships with the youngsters could develop into nice connections in the future, should I eventually retire to the Philippines. They're now on my Christmas list.

Cebu.

After Biliran, I headed to Cebu to spend quality time with my Cebu squeeze. Getting to Cebu from Biliran involves a harrowing bus ride to Ormoc (200php) , then ferrying to Cebu (I forgot the cost). The bus driver zipped through the countryside like a cowboy high on cocaine.

Miss Squeeze is a recent college grad I met four years ago. Part of her story is the cliché we all know: Young, cute, poor, and fighting her way up in life. But beyond that, she's quite different. Her intelligence is astounding, and I'm not being condescending. She has a greater aptitude for learning than some individuals I know with Ivy League credentials. I've supported her through school, and she just landed her first real job. She wanted to celebrate by treating me to a romantic weekend on the Camotes Islands, for which she had been saving for a while. A lovely catch, indeed. Oh, I almost forgot. And I met her on DIA.

Getting to Camotes from Cebu meant a ride from the V-hire terminal at SM mall to Danao (100php). From there, another ferry takes you to the islands (I don't remember the fare.) We stayed at Santiago Bay Resort, located right on the beach (1, 300php, cash only.) The facilities were fine, but there was no Wi-Fi and cellular service was poor. Like in Biliran, the translucence of the water was surreal. I went camera crazy.

We returned to Cebu where Miss Squeeze alternated between her home and my room at Holiday Plaza (2, 000php) for the next few nights. This provided some time for me to check out Cebu's night scene alone.

On a whim late one night, I took a taxi to the much talked about Colon area. The experience was creepy, but I finally settled on a honey that I took to Queensland Motel. I was tempted to keep it simple and take her back to Holiday, but I was concerned that she might return uninvited while Miss Squeeze was in the room. That could easily happen, considering the relaxed security at Holiday.

Although a little rough around the edges, she was cute with a tight body, and performed like a champ. I mulled over seeing her again, but my thoughts kept returning to the hazards of dealing with street honeys. So I let it go.

Gensan.

My last stop was Gensan. I had originally planned to spend most of my vacation there, but I procrastinated because I was doubtful of its purpose.

I was to finally meet the family of a lady who I've spent several romantic weekends with (I'the fly her in from Gensan to wherever I might be.) She's a sexy 23 year old with a lovely hourglass figure on a petite frame, and has a flawless complexion. She has professed her undying love and devotion to me, but anyone with an ounce of smarts could see that I'm not the only guy in the picture. It didn't make sense to bring things to the next level by meeting her family.

I eventually caved in to the pressure that comes with making a promise to a Filipina drama queen, and agreed to visit for one night. (Yet another clue. Someone truly in love would find that compromise unacceptable.)

Miss Gensan and her (equally hot) sisters picked me up at the airport and brought me to Manny Pacquiao's new Roadhous Economy Hotel, where I dropped off my things before going to their home. The room was a reasonable 2, 000php per night. Everything was brand spanking new. Nice restaurant too. Nope, I did not see Mr. Pacquiao.

Admittedly, after seeing Miss Gensan's living conditions, I can appreciate her mercenary style. If trapped in the same circumstances, I'the also grab on to every opportunity in sight. With that understanding, I took things in stride, and just enjoyed my last night in the Philippines.

Before I wrap up, I have one more thing to share. It seems that some mongers out there have the game fucked up. On two occasions I observed dudes carrying on in public as if they were actual rock stars. Guys, as a foreigner, you will have already arrived with more player points than you will need. Loud and boastful public displays not only serve to turn off the ladies, they also expose you to locals aiming to do you harm. Do yourself a favor and leave your swagger at home.

-Gumby.