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[Pcpc1688]

Hello all,

Never been to Phillo, is DIA a workable site and any suggestions of where to stay, eat, monger?

Any help appreciated.

PC out.

[Amavida]

I noticed often a member will mention a good deal they have just received & yet when I go check it out the price is totally different.

Scratch your head no more gents. This article from a University study throws light on price discrimination.

Lesson: buy a bloody iPhone.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/...Q9H/story.html

AV.

[D Cups]

Anyone in Ermita now (10:30 am 24 Oct) may want stroll over to the Diamond Hotel. Cebu Pacific is holding open interviews for FAs and there are a couple hundred applicants there presently. Not as awesomely massive as the Qatar Airways one a few weeks ago. Still...

Wow, wish I was there now. They hire a lot of cuties. I'd love to have a stewardess girlfriend or wannabe stewardess.

[Hutsori]

Anyone in Ermita now (10:30 am 24 Oct) may want stroll over to the Diamond Hotel. Cebu Pacific is holding open interviews for FAs and there are a couple hundred applicants there presently. Not as awesomely massive as the Qatar Airways one a few weeks ago. Still...

[Wicked Roger]

GE and others have posted FRs on using Uber, I know GE is a fan so this article is interesting. Seems the authorities are following the lead from some other parts of the world and trying to stop people using Uber.

Who knows if it will work as some countries have passed laws and that would take time in this country, but scaring the drivers who are connected to Uber plus confiscating the car and a huge fine may deter some from offering themselves as a Uber driver.

http://technology.inquirer.net/39160...mmda-disagrees

[Jp Slicky]

Is there anyone that has a good safe reliable mail order Vitamin see and or V site?

I take off in about 2 weeks from now.

[Hutsori]

This may have little to no importance to the jet-set junta who travel in posh comfort by taxi, but if you use public transport this website works wonders for determining which jeep to take from point A to point B - http://sakay.ph/.

It uses google maps so it's familiar and accurate, though be warned google maps uses the current street names whereas most signs on transport use the old names often.

It has its flaws, for example travel from Pedro Gil station to Hyatt Hotel it only provides walking info; it's a not a far walk but on a sweltering day it kind of sucks.

May be useful to a girl who needs to travel to your location.

[Cbea20]

Try Central Market, just north of Manila City Hall.

Hi,

I plan a short trip to the Phils, with a week each in Manila and Cebu city.

I want to get dresses made for GF in each place.

Can anyone give me names, businesses in each place where I can get women's clothing made?

Thanks in anticipation.

G

[Lou32]

(Posted this in Hotels and figured this may be the better sub-forum for this question):

I'll be staying at ABC very soon and I don't know the power requirements for my electronics.

Will I need to bring a 220 v to 110 v converter for my trip to Angeles City?

Thanks for your help.

[Soapy Smith]

Maybe the Philippines is leading the US of A in at least one area, but it seems the USA is hell bent on catching up.

The reasons are different between nations though.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/socia...aign=Brookings+Brief&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14485718&_hsenc=p2 ANqtz-9 edEdeRCQrpr-nuWj6 iaTli4 SK38 G6 EPjKi-mhVEu8 Tns78 IHxTdbmFRWoue12 XOnfuISVH_m4 jgOkeSwY5 YD6 Pi_k9 Q&_hsmi=14485718.

I heard today that Apple and Google (I think) are now offering an egg freezing and storage benefit for women employees, a benefit apparently worth at least $10 K. A cynical take on this is that the companies just want to wring all the possible productivity out of women while they're young, whereas the outcome for women may be ending up in their 40's with few chances to attract a mate, raising the kid (if they choose to get an egg fertilized) well into their 50's or 60's, and odds of viability of the eggs at around 20%. But to the extent women want to live professional lives like men's, this may be an attractive option for the woman who thinks she can have it all. And again, increases the incidence of unwed motherhood.

[Amavida]

Hi,

I plan a short trip to the Phils, with a week each in Manila and Cebu city.

I want to get dresses made for GF in each place.

Can anyone give me names, businesses in each place where I can get women's clothing made?

Thanks in anticipation.

G

Every barangay has someone with an industrial sewing machine. Just ask the girls.

AV.

[Red Kilt]

Maybe the Philippines is leading the US of A in at least one area, but it seems the USA is hell bent on catching up.

The reasons are different between nations though.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/socia...aign=Brookings+Brief&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14485718&_hsenc=p2 ANqtz-9 edEdeRCQrpr-nuWj6 iaTli4 SK38 G6 EPjKi-mhVEu8 Tns78 IHxTdbmFRWoue12 XOnfuISVH_m4 jgOkeSwY5 YD6 Pi_k9 Q&_hsmi=14485718.

[Gangles]

Hi,

I plan a short trip to the Phils, with a week each in Manila and Cebu city.

I want to get dresses made for GF in each place.

Can anyone give me names, businesses in each place where I can get women's clothing made?

Thanks in anticipation.

G

[FreebieFan]

Lots of chatter on how corrupt the country is and some of the posters have eloquently stated why there is little hope in reality.

This may seem like another case of tourists being extorted by the police. Am sure it happens a lot more than reported but it involves Saudis.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/644393/...audi-nationals

Now, some will even say the Saudis deserve it etc but regardless of this the incident may prove more embarrassing for the Philippine government than it thinks especially if it does not catch the rogue NBI agent.

Many of you will know about the 'Blue Diamond' Affair in Thailand many years ago (Google it ass a good read). This is far less than (no jewels stolen no deaths) that but the Saudi authorities hold a 'whip hand' over this country as it issues thousands of OFW work visas.

The Thai situation was resolved by the Saudis never again issuing work visas so despite the far less serious nature of this incident if the government let it slide as am sure some in the police would like, it could ultimately impact many families as the Saudis can get DHs etc from other countries. They don't really care (especially when Saudi nationals complained to their government that paying a DH 15-18000 pesos a month was far too much and Africans were cheaper).

Just my view but one that shows how corruption can impact many more in the longer term. And for 25 years or so the Saudis have never issues a work visa.

You make some good points. One of the reasons there are so many OFW's in Saudi is that there are no agency or recruitment fees for Filipinas who go as DH. For that reason alone, many will put up with going to Saudi instead of say HK or Singapore. Life as a DH in Saudi can be akin to a living hell, as one of my former porn stars is now fallen on hard times and is in Saudi. Yes the Saudis have their own way of ensuring they have the upper hand. But remember that many Saudis are somewhat scared to walk around certain parts of Manila alone as they also know that the Filipinos hate the goat fuckers. And will get their own back sometimes. This case will be interesting to watch.

[Wicked Roger]

Lots of chatter on how corrupt the country is and some of the posters have eloquently stated why there is little hope in reality.

This may seem like another case of tourists being extorted by the police. Am sure it happens a lot more than reported but it involves Saudis.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/644393/...audi-nationals

Now, some will even say the Saudis deserve it etc but regardless of this the incident may prove more embarrassing for the Philippine government than it thinks especially if it does not catch the rogue NBI agent.

Many of you will know about the 'Blue Diamond' Affair in Thailand many years ago (Google it ass a good read). This is far less than (no jewels stolen no deaths) that but the Saudi authorities hold a 'whip hand' over this country as it issues thousands of OFW work visas.

The Thai situation was resolved by the Saudis never again issuing work visas so despite the far less serious nature of this incident if the government let it slide as am sure some in the police would like, it could ultimately impact many families as the Saudis can get DHs etc from other countries. They don't really care (especially when Saudi nationals complained to their government that paying a DH 15-18000 pesos a month was far too much and Africans were cheaper).

Just my view but one that shows how corruption can impact many more in the longer term. And for 25 years or so the Saudis have never issues a work visa.