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[Pete Benetar]

I would guess a massive influx of foreign military, U. N. And NGOs in Cebu completely ruining P4P and filling up hotels and restaurants as in Port au Prince, Haiti. I really hope I am wrong on this as my favorite destination will be destroyed.

I don't think the numbers of military will ever be that overwhelming, not American anyways. There being routed to different areas and able commanders will want to keep troopers on a short leash in an already chaotic environment. You may know Haiti better then me but the few times I've been there the list of cons is so long I'd be running out of days of the week counting them. The regulars down in PAP were notably more fed up with UN folk who were there in big numbers and flush with cash which they were seemingly obliged to give away at quasi western rates for satisfying their libido. Nowhere close to the PI, IMO. Add the PI is much larger as well. Even if US gets "invited" back to PI I can't imagine a reopened Subic as she once was unless we empty out the Korean peninsula which of course is not going to happen anytime soon. US DoD is facing big cuts and still have to extricate from US self absorbed mess SW Asia.

[Econo Tech]

BTW, for those who don't believe Filipinos can get super emotional, do read the comments. The comments are more hilarious than the actual news item!

http://adobochronicles.com/2013/11/2...ext-two-years/

[Soapy Smith]

I would guess a massive influx of foreign military, U. N. And NGOs in Cebu completely ruining P4P and filling up hotels and restaurants as in Port au Prince, Haiti. I really hope I am wrong on this as my favorite destination will be destroyed.

Recent history with American CIA, Secret Service, and State Department employees suggest that some among their ranks also like pussy. They always have. They will, of course, be accompanied by women colleagues who might look dimly on their prurient pursuits. Even NGO workers may be human. There's a recent book out (*Chasing Chaos*) by an American woman, probably 30ish, describing her ten years in humanitarian NGO aid work. I haven't read it yet but probably will. Among other things, she apparently argues that most NGO workers are humanly "flawed"; they are not angels, despite the stereotypes. I have heard that she offers some background on the ways that aid workers often party hardy and do short-term hookups as a part of relieving their own stress and exposure to trauma. I think the jury is still out about the effects these groups will have.

We might, on the other hand, fear the longer-term effects these foreign professionals will have on lifting the Philippines out of poverty, and thus removing the conditions that lead all the SWTs into plying the trade. Fortunately, the track record for professionals from "the North" lifting Third World countries out of poverty is not strong. Ultimately, if the light bulb doesn't want to be changed, it doesn't matter how many shrinks try to twist it out of the socket. Development in the Philippines, and all over the developing world, hinges much more on the locals than the foreign change agents.

Sorry to kick sand in the face of Westerners in this forum who do development work; I guess I am one of them. But hopefully most of us realize that our job security rests much more with policy makers in our own countries than with much of anything in our interactions with the locals.

[Cunning Stunt]

not to seem insensitive, but this is a mongering forum. any thoughts about what, if any, effect the big typhoon may have on the mongering market? one might speculate that because of the sudden rash of homelessness and financial catastrophe in leyte, we might see a massive influx of fresh pussy in the manila and ac markets, thereby increasing supply and lowering prices. what do you all think?

bound to see an influx of homeless families hitting cebu city and many perhaps heading for the ncr, which will mean more itinerant beggars on the streets, many with nothing to sell except their offspring. a human tragedy. also an increase in [CodeWord908] with many of the women and girls fetching up in casas, bars or working the streets but not entirely voluntarily.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/wom...-greening.html

[Econo Tech]

And Roxas has the the radio / TV show wife (Korina Sanchez) who thought CNN and Anderson Cooper were not being fair. So she will be giving some more fair reporting on this LOL.

Of course, she is objective, and has won enough sympathy votes. So much so many Pinoys have started to curse Anderson Cooper for making life miserable for Filipinos. Etc. Etc. Including some Letter from a retired Govt Servant who said "I will bear the pain of Anderson Cooper's bad reporting, for the good of my people."

That wins votes, my friend.

[Pip Jaeger]

Not to seem insensitive, but this IS a mongering forum. Any thoughts about what, if any, effect the big typhoon may have on the mongering market? One might speculate that because of the sudden rash of homelessness and financial catastrophe in Leyte, we might see a massive influx of fresh pussy in the Manila and AC markets, thereby increasing supply and lowering prices. What do you all think?

RG

As I already mentioned in the Cebu and AC threads, an influx of girls will certainly happen. However, I don't think you'll see any price decreases, if anything they'll most likely ply on your sympathies and probably try to get as much as they can. One girl I met last night is awaiting her 19 year old sister to arrive from Leyte via Cebu. She asked if I would be interested in seeing her; of course I'll make another donation for the cause, LOL.

I would guess a massive influx of foreign military, U. N. And NGOs in Cebu completely ruining P4P and filling up hotels and restaurants as in Port au Prince, Haiti. I really hope I am wrong on this as my favorite destination will be destroyed.

Good point David, but me thinks you're just worried about competition at the Marriot's buffet, it was bad enough with those fat white NGO ladies last time, LOL. Hopefully they'll stay out on Mactan as the airport seems to be the hub / primary staging area for the relief efforts or maybe the Radisson, it was almost empty when I left and was undergoing extensive repairs too.

[Wicked Roger]

I would guess a massive influx of foreign military, U. N. And NGOs in Cebu completely ruining P4P and filling up hotels and restaurants as in Port au Prince, Haiti. I really hope I am wrong on this as my favorite destination will be destroyed.

Sitting in my 'office' the other day David I did notice a larger than normal amount of westerners some with huge backsides (thus proving why we prefer Asian women). Lots of new faces some with name badges!

While my 'office' is a small sample you know that it does attract lots of new people so best to assume this is happening. I hope the NGOs focus on relief help and don't start doing more of the IJM stuff as that will ruin your / my and others favourite destination even further. My usual hotel was also much busier.

[Member #4351]

I would guess a massive influx of foreign military, U. N. And NGOs in Cebu completely ruining P4P and filling up hotels and restaurants as in Port au Prince, Haiti. I really hope I am wrong on this as my favorite destination will be destroyed.

[Wicked Roger]

One might speculate that because of the sudden rash of homelessness and financial catastrophe in Leyte, we might see a massive influx of fresh pussy in the Manila and AC markets, thereby increasing supply and lowering prices. What do you all think?

RG

Someone in the AC thread said that bars expect an influx of new ladies as a result of the supertyphoon. Manila not sure but AC is definitely a magnet RG.

[Radical Guy]

Not to seem insensitive, but this IS a mongering forum. Any thoughts about what, if any, effect the big typhoon may have on the mongering market? One might speculate that because of the sudden rash of homelessness and financial catastrophe in Leyte, we might see a massive influx of fresh pussy in the Manila and AC markets, thereby increasing supply and lowering prices. What do you all think?

RG

[Wicked Roger]

Only in the Philippines could this happen.

Kris Aquino was batting for the other side and her side lost, Roxas is clearly a Presidents man. The horrifying commnet in this article (ha; f was down) is that the Mayor was given only 2 trucks! GE's comment from the US General said he got 8 trucks. Clearly helping was not a priority but trying to score points against an incumbent oppostion memeber is LOL.

Only in PI!

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/529621/...oban-city-hall

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/529883/...ez-strike-deal

And Roxas has the the radio / TV show wife (Korina Sanchez) who thought CNN and Anderson Cooper were not being fair. So she will be giving some more fair reporting on this LOL.

[FreebieFan]

BTW, you also know Binay has corruption charges pending? As is his wife and daughter? That didn't' stop people voting them in. Right? So how?

Yes, he has several from his first and second terms. And his wife has from her single term.

I went to his daughters wedding which was well over 100 tables. Not bad to afford that on a then Mayors salary.

[Econo Tech]

Imelda, like Binay has been invisible. She was apparently in hospital with high blood sugar. All that lechon will ventually get to you.

Her family "kept the news about the typhoon from her " (now who believes that sweet nonsense ). And on finally hearing there was a typhoon, she demanded to be let out of hospital immediately.

Her family talked her into staying.

What a lovely full of crap story.

Pst, the above will win sympathy votes, when Bong Bong comes to power as president. Trust me. The natives, atleast the majority of the voting natives, are swayed by anything that can sound emotional.

It starts already.

http://technology.inquirer.net/30669...al-relief-bags

You can imagine the thought process in Juans house."The VP saved me from hunger so it means hes a good man so I should vote from him.

Logic says he probably borrowed some food from an international aid agency's contribution, paid for the cute little bags, wasted time in delivering the aid by having it packed in his cute little bags and he thus hopes to be the president by doing this. Some peoples ambitions both know no bounds and know no limits on greed.

Still the bottom line is, the poor are not going to put logic into asking "whose money it was". They will still vote in those. Unless those powers-be. As been mooted, switch to a more transparent parliamentary system where each representative is responsible for his ward, and only his ward, and ministers etc are responsible.

Look at those jumping at Binay's defence. Saying it was from another disaster. They miss the logic that regardless, benefiting from any disaster is a crime. Then again, in PH Law, they may have a million loop hole to get away with it.

BTW, you also know Binay has corruption charges pending? As is his wife and daughter? That didn't' stop people voting them in. Right? So how?

[FreebieFan]

Wonder why the politicos keep winning? That's why. Once swayed, or a suggestion X person is doign the right thing, the rest don't bother to see if it is real. Including many crying out for Imelda to come and save them.

Imelda, like Binay has been invisible. She was apparently in hospital with high blood sugar. All that lechon will ventually get to you.

Her family "kept the news about the typhoon from her " (now who believes that sweet nonsense ). And on finally hearing there was a typhoon, she demanded to be let out of hospital immediately.

Her family talked her into staying.

What a lovely full of crap story.

[BrainDrain]

I've started seeing my FB pinay friends starting to fall for the line about calling on the world to stop global warming which they say caused the typhoon.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...typhoon-haiyan

I love seeing the posts that they spread, about some vitamin that causes weight loss, super fitness and long life.