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[Econo Tech]

My post hasn't so much been asking what the weather is like "now" but more how the rainy season effects girls. Which was answered. I've signed up to date in Asia. I've had a few girls 02 me saying if I send then 1k for a taxi fair or ticket they will come stay with me. I'm guessing these are all scams right?

1k sounds about OK for girls taxi fare when they meet foreign visitors. Just make sure you get a receipt. LOL

Have fun.

[LOLWTFBBGirl]

You want further weather reports? In the time you wrote your post you could have found several different web sites which give good info about weather in the Philippines in the different seasons, and at different locations.

You could also find a list of national holidays or even rtff to find out that last week was one of those busy periods. Lenten period / Easter. Maybe you are a Muslim or Hindu and didn't notice.

BBQgirl, not sure how to give you a nickname. Good luck X.

My post hasn't so much been asking what the weather is like "now" but more how the rainy season effects girls. Which was answered. I've signed up to date in Asia. I've had a few girls 02 me saying if I send then 1k for a taxi fair or ticket they will come stay with me. I'm guessing these are all scams right?

[Hutsori]

@GE, despite all those issues the Philippines is still #1 for nymphopinos.

[X Man]

You want further weather reports? In the time you wrote your post you could have found several different web sites which give good info about weather in the Philippines in the different seasons, and at different locations.

You could also find a list of national holidays or even rtff to find out that last week was one of those busy periods. Lenten period / Easter. Maybe you are a Muslim or Hindu and didn't notice.

BBQgirl, not sure how to give you a nickname. Good luck X.

It means barbecue. What did you think it meant? LOL.

So what seasons are the actual rainiest? I was told the weather is all over the place their now. And what's the offical holiday season where I expect hotels to be hectic?

[GoodEnough]

over the past two months or so the philippines has placed dead last in three international surveys; that's last out of maybe 150-160 countries included in these surveys, which really takes some doing. first, naia was, for the second time in the last three years, voted the 'worst airport in the world. ' it's been nothing if not amusing to marvel at the lame justification offered by the usual cast of characters. it turns out that here, in the middle of the summer, terminal 1, which is the main terminal for international arrivals has been without air conditioning. given that of course there's about zero ventilation, no air conditioned restaurants, few passenger amenities, one can understand why the naïve traveler might take some umbrage at having to cope with this slum. of course, in addition passengers complained about thievery, the need to pay bribes, poor service and general mayhem, but that's so characteristics of everywhere in the country that i'm not sure why the airport was singled out. turns out it's all okay though. new aircon is due to be installed, but not until august when the summer is almost over. that's another real testament to the effectiveness of government planning in the philippines.

approximately two months ago some international agency released the results of a worldwide study of lte speed. guess what? it turns out that the philippines has the lowest average lte speed in the world! of course, as a globe and smart subscriber i might have inferred that, given that i'm lucky to hit 5 mbps in the middle of manila, and can stand on any street corner in new york and get at least 25-30. to add insult to injury, a new study, released within the past few days by ookla, the company that measures connection speeds, concluded that the philippines has the poorest average internet connection speed in all of asia; news that for a country that's try to attract high technology off shore firms, probably isn't all that sanguine.

so, the country's in the cellar on 3 important surveys, all of which have been mentioned in the national papers, and all of which have engendered the usual hew and cry on facebook. it seems that your average filipino facebook user is somewhat chagrined, and not a little angry that the country has been recognized internationally in a negative light still again.

i arrived today in cebu to spend one night, after an absence of several months. perhaps it's the context of the above that made me view the crumbling street, choking traffic, appalling airport and the dirt, more negatively than i usually do. or, perhaps it was the deep regret i'm experiencing over having decided to stay at the waterfront cebu city hotel, which is tawdry, worn, has miserable service, and is expensive. or perhaps it's a combination of all of the aforementioned, but i cannot begin to understand why anyone—other than guys who are here strictly to chase women—would find this city appealing. of course, i could make the same comment, equally accurately, about the entire country and not be far off the mark.

i know that for me, this is something of a rant, and having not escaped the place for the past 6 months, i'm perhaps more sensitive to the general hopelessness of the place than ever. whatever the reason, i am looking forward, perhaps more acutely than ever before, to getting back to the states for a couple of weeks.

ge

[Econo Tech]

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Its a very strange step, and highly typical for a country that shows a total lack of trust to its countrymen.

How to trust when there is strong opposition for a national ID and finger printing. For obvious reasons, so the criminal gangs can operate without fear. Include the strong opposition for even SIM card registration (so kidnappings can operate without fear and even the president laughed it out when he got a scam text, as they couldn't find out who sent the text, thanks also to the lobby groups bankrolled by the telcos reluctant to spend money.)

If they had national ID and finger print all, the likes of Ping Lacson cannot scoot away on a different passport when judgement isn't in their favour.

I hope you read the story of David Tan, who, when arrested produced an affidavit that he is not David Tan and the judges had to release him due to lack of identity.

[FreebieFan]

These PDC (Post Dated Checks) are legal instruments of payments. When the date on the check comes around, they will deposit it. And you better make sure it clears, otherwise it is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE called ESTAFA which is Major Fraud and will land your ass in Prison! They made sure you are legally obligated to pay them on the specified dates. They don't need to wait for your payments in the future. They got it all NOW! You better make sure you put in the funds before those dates come around! They don't want or need to chase you and your payments. Still think it is a strange step?

Having purchased various pieces of real estate around Asia over the past 30 years, I realise that Philippines is the only country that practices a post dated cheque system. Having lived in, rented in, and also purchased property in Philippines I'm fully familiar with both post dated cheques and with the meaning of estafa.

If it was such a necessary step then surely the more advanced countries would practice this, but they don't.

And you incorrectly state that that they have all your money now. Incorrect. They only have it when the cheque is presented and when it clears.

Ever heard of people closing bank accounts before post dated due. It happens all the time in the Philippines.

Its a very strange step, and highly typical for a country that shows a total lack of trust to its countrymen.

Sound like you are either a Filipino or work for real estate developer in Philippines.

[Genuis8]

The other quite zany aspect, that I beleive to be unique to the Philippines, is post dated cheques. So even if you buy, with terms of payment up to 5 years in the future, you are required to write out checks showing the date 5 years hence. In other countries, you as the buyer have the responsibility to make the future payments. In Philippines, they just make you do this one additional strange step.

These PDC (Post Dated Checks) are legal instruments of payments. When the date on the check comes around, they will deposit it. And you better make sure it clears, otherwise it is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE called ESTAFA which is Major Fraud and will land your ass in Prison! They made sure you are legally obligated to pay them on the specified dates. They don't need to wait for your payments in the future. They got it all NOW! You better make sure you put in the funds before those dates come around! They don't want or need to chase you and your payments. Still think it is a strange step?

[Member #4351]

I agree with Gangles: Pay your $19. 95.

[LOLWTFBBGirl]

Thanks, thanks to all for the info. I realize this is a punting forums but I don't want to go when the weather is so bad nothing is happening. I don't have the stamina to fuck 20 hours a day LOL. Is it true you can get viagra over the counter?

[Econo Tech]

It means barbecue. What did you think it meant? LOL.

So what seasons are the actual rainiest? I was told the weather is all over the place their now. And what's the offical holiday season where I expect hotels to be hectic?

A bit of Google may help you know the rainy seasons in Philippines.

And being tropical climate it can still pour heavily during non regular season.

Like last week major rain and some roads washed off in Mountain province over 2 days, and only 4x4s were passing by, and then the next 3 days were pure sunny.

[Redman69]

You said you would be there in June. As far as rainy season look on-line for tourist stuff. You are online for hunting here. The pink meat.

AC is a must if only for a week. Subic bay is a hour away. Both are big *****houses. Philippine cupid is a good online site. Cherry blossom, and good old date in Asia. Go there now and start hunting. DIA is free.

Go to craigslist list now.

As far as hotels. Well go online hotels. Com, and look. You will see price changes with dates. Sometimes there is a festival. Or Easter. Festivals are local. But you do need a lap top so get a fair one small that will fit is safe. With this you can go online and extend a hotel stay. You go to front desk and get suckers rate. Go to hotel room book on line and save 20 to 30. Check expedia and other sites see who is the beat. Agoda is good also. Different chains of hotels offer better deals on different sites.

I would do manila for a week. Yes take taxi in Malate area 1500 peso pussy. No do not take taxi in Makati area 4 to 5000 peso pussy. Then head up to AC, Dud their is only one in the world. Get it done and out of your system. I think it will make the rest of your trip better. You for sure will have cleaned the system out. And can relax and enjoy yourself the rest of the trip.

As far as tourist stuff, Well go to to a tourist site for that. Now here is where you learn how to hunt. Or fish. We call it catch and release. When you are done you will understand. Make yourself a promise. Do Not Wife Up The first MONTH.

[LOLWTFBBGirl]

It means barbecue. What did you think it meant? LOL.

So what seasons are the actual rainiest? I was told the weather is all over the place their now. And what's the offical holiday season where I expect hotels to be hectic?

[X Man]

You've already rec'd good info from Huts, but let me add a few things.

Weather: The southern islands such as Cebu and Mindanao tend to have less average rainfall during the rainy season than Luzon. In July / August, I'd much rather be in Cebu City than Manila or AC. Huts mentioned Pinatubo Mtn / Volcano, which is a nice hike that I would also recommend. But you don't want to be up in the lahar canyons during rainy season. Tourist have died up there during rainy season.

Hotel: Booking / extending for one night is usually not a problem. Naturally you save money by longer stays. The hotels that are often recommended here or elsewhere are the ones most likely to have fewer rooms. Holiday season can cause trouble. I've noticed that weekends in AC can mean fewer vacancies. If I had longer holidays I would consider the monthly rentals that have been recommended.

The comment I often get from gals with tatoo is,"I have a tatoo / tatoos, but that doesn't mean I'm a bad girl". LOL, maybe you can use the same line. My standard reply is,"I'm disappointed. I like bad girls."

BTW, what does the bb mean in your profile name? X.

Hi guys,

I'm a 26 yo aussie. I want to hit the Philippines

SNIP.

2) I hope to go in June. I realize this is just the beginning of the wet season? What is the night life activity like during this period, as well as the availability of tours and girls?

3) is it possible to book one night at a hotel then just pay as I go? Or do hotels fill up fast. I don't want to tie myself down.

SNIP.

Cheers

[Econo Tech]

The other quite zany aspect, that I beleive to be unique to the Philippines, is post dated cheques. So even if you buy, with terms of payment up to 5 years in the future, you are required to write out checks showing the date 5 years hence.

In other countries, you as the buyer have the responsibility to make the future payments. In Philippines, they just make you do this one additional strange step.

Extremely risk averse. And all adds to gloomy economic forecasts.

Heck, if I buy a million peso property and banks (mostly owned by taipans) will not budge from offering more than 20% of the value why would any sane person invest in property in Philippine?

Of course the senators and all who are highly qualified and have dozens of economists as advisor act like it is all beyond their control and the population believes it 100.

Gma while being painted as a thief, I understand, did take right but not popular economic reform steps, for PNoy now to be enjoying the benefits and claiming all as his successes.