General Info

[Bob Bowie]

I hit Cherry Blossoms before each trip and rarely meet a scammer or cam girl. After using the sites for a few years now, I am able to spot them with just a glance and I rarely waste my time on a scammer. If they make it as far as my yahoo messenger, I can normaly spot them after a couple of lines.

For me the dating sites are the best way to have girls lined up for you as soon as you reach each city.

[Amavida]

Gents, following the epic fail on DIA, I loaded up on Cherry Blossoms. Are you kidding me? I've RTFF-I know most of them are unreliable, scamming, etc. But Jesus, Mary and Joesph (no pun intended although I'm lapsed Catholic but who cares?), I'm fucking flooded by e-mails and "smiles. " I've chatted with more Filipinas today. Oh shit! The Cherry Blossoms doorbell just went off. I thought I'd logged out.

I specifically worded my profile to weed out WGs. All those chat requests, nah. I am shocked by the abundance of what appears to be quality future wife potential. Somebody knock some fucking sense into me. Do I need a new prescription? Am I retarded? Am I missing something?

P.S. A lot of traffic seems to be coming from the south (Davao City, etc.). But some of the Makati, Tubig (forgive the spelling) "good girls" are pretty convincing.

Calm down dude, all of these 'dating' web sites a filled to bursting with women from third world countries looking for a remittance boyfriend, ticket out of the country. Whether this results in a stable marital relationship is highly questionable but can be achieved. If you _MUST_ go down the marriage track, come here & live with her/them for a while (e.g. six months) before making _ANY_ rash decisions. Aim for a girl from a rich chinese/filipino family for god's sakes.

AV

[Fast Eddie 48]

Gents, following the epic fail on DIA, I loaded up on Cherry Blossoms. Are you kidding me? I've RTFF-I know most of them are unreliable, scamming, etc. But Jesus, Mary and Joesph (no pun intended although I'm lapsed Catholic but who cares?), I'm fucking flooded by e-mails and "smiles. " I've chatted with more Filipinas today. Oh shit! The Cherry Blossoms doorbell just went off. I thought I'd logged out.

I specifically worded my profile to weed out WGs. All those chat requests, nah. I am shocked by the abundance of what appears to be quality future wife potential. Somebody knock some fucking sense into me. Do I need a new prescription? Am I retarded? Am I missing something?

Shark,

If you did some homework or RTFF you should know dating site like this is a big waste of time, most of this girl are pro or just want you to buy them things, there been many post about this but if you are willing to spend alot of time you might find a few GF material.

Fast Eddie 48

[Shark San]

Gents, following the epic fail on DIA, I loaded up on Cherry Blossoms. Are you kidding me? I've RTFF-I know most of them are unreliable, scamming, etc. But Jesus, Mary and Joesph (no pun intended although I'm lapsed Catholic but who cares?), I'm fucking flooded by e-mails and "smiles. " I've chatted with more Filipinas today. Oh shit! The Cherry Blossoms doorbell just went off. I thought I'd logged out.

I specifically worded my profile to weed out WGs. All those chat requests, nah. I am shocked by the abundance of what appears to be quality future wife potential. Somebody knock some fucking sense into me. Do I need a new prescription? Am I retarded? Am I missing something?

P.S. A lot of traffic seems to be coming from the south (Davao City, etc.). But some of the Makati, Tubig (forgive the spelling) "good girls" are pretty convincing.

[Starchild2012]

I would take a violent stance against those who say sisig is bad- since. It is the only food I like since it is cooked (I get the chef to deeeep fry it.) and it is the "SNOUT" and "EARS" of the pig as proudly the filipinos claim.

As for Balut and all? Sorry. No thanks.

A good place for food is Seafood by the bay, between Lunetta and MOA but it makes more sense if more people are together where you buy the fish and crabs and they cook as per your request. And it is good. Example, Chilly crab did have chilly and not sweet like other Filipino food outlets.

PS: I thought some Chinese food was smelly until I tasted some Filipino soup. Dang. No comments.

EconoTech..I'm with you ..since the only food i liked in PH is Sisig...i used to have it everyday..as its the only food that resembles Indian and Chinese with some spices and tastes good

[Starchild2012]

I was trying to figure out who were the new persons in the new cabinets.

It's not clear whether Marcelino Libanan is still heading the Bureau of Immigration. Apparently he offered his "courtesy resignation", but it's not clear whether he will be re-assigned or not or whether he is still busy as an intermediary for the new immigration law. A new "Officer in charge" (whatever that means) for the BI has been designated in the name of Ronaldo Ledesma, who apparently is a “known corrupt official in the agency who has been involved in numerous controversies, including [CodeWord908] and falsification.” Does this mean a return to the corrupt and fraudulent practices of Andrea Domingo who made herself a millionaire during her tenure through blackmail and extortion of foreigners?

Ohh..F*ck F*ck .....If Marcelino Libanan goes...it would be the end of good times as far as immigration is concerned ..Man that was the guy who made me come here so easily...Now everything will go in reverse gear.....its horrible horrible tragic news...whose effect will be felt in years to come...100's of tourist will be falsely implicated, extorted and sent home...

Man, this is the saddest news i have heard as far as mongering in PH is concerned ...he was the only beacon of hope surrounded by the fake aquino clan and corrupt officials...

I really do hope he stays.....guys if he goes..be careful in regards to overstaying.....these guys will pouch you like a tiger with a simple mistake and ask ten's of thousands of pesos for couple of days overstaying, now it is just a form to fill and pay the fees..if he goes...honey moon is over...they will make you pay through your a** for simple mistakes.

Guys..also don't put much money in local PH bank, they will check your bank balance and target you...i'm telling you this because im from a third world country and i know how the game is played here...farangs from west have no idea how evil some people can get for few dollars.

Not to scare you...BUT this is a real bad news..this aquino clown is worse than GMA it seems...i hope this is just a bad dream im having.. tomorrow Denom will bring good news :)

[Econo Tech]

CS,

Yes! At the restraunt I mentioned, when they bring out the steaming-hot sisig, they bring an egg and crack it open on top of the sisig. Then they slowly stir it into the mixture, letting it fry up inside. Sisig ain't for everyone.

I like it piping hot and deep fried on a hot plate. Not on anything else. If not the egg turns yucky.

A healthy dose of garlic and chopped onion finishes the layout for me.

[Denom]

Surely you mean the Hong Kong/Chinese bus tragedy?

Yes, of course - sorry.

[Fast Eddie 48]

You go to AC for,

1. Almost 100% speak english and can have a decent conversation.

For me communication is very important especially if LT.

2. Phi people are more friendly than Thai. Thai are selectively friendly.

Mainly because they see many more tourists.

3. In AC barfine includes everything except tip if you care to give.

Thai it will be roll the dice. What is agreed in the bar may not hold good in the room.

4. I have not seen any bar brawls in AC bars. Have seen plenty of loud mouthed arguments and bar brawls in Thailand.

5. There is no visible age, appearance, national origin discrimination in AC. However the girls may go with some and may not go with others.

In Thailand discrimination is blatant and outright in the open.

I have not seen anybody refused admission in AC bars.

6. There are cheaper hotels in AC but not close to ground zero. However cheaper hotels come with its own problems in both places.

7. There are Disco places in AC where normal and occassional freelancers go. But most mongers do not try because everything they want is in one street.

8. Foodwise Thailand maybe better if you like Thai food. Some people like PHI food as well. There are many restaurents in AC which has good western food.

Once again all mongers feel comfortable in one street and rarely venture outside.

9. Most of the girls in AC are unjaded variety. In Thailand unless you find a fresh one off the bus they are real jaded.

10. Lookwise it is one's own perception. Sexwise it is always the connection between two partners.

Sammon,

I never have any problem communication in BKK or Pattaya, yes at AC barfined included tip but you get runner after one shot because you paid upfront, I have got girl in AC with attuide also the older one that been around the block and thai girl is better in bed than flipper, you never heard about the incident bar security beat up that swedish guy, I alway feel more safe in Thailand than in PI.

Fast Eddie 48

[Fast Eddie 48]

Exactly. What you save on the girls in AC you lose on hotels. Food prices are similar, but better quality in Thailand. All in all it pretty much equals out.

As far as sisig, I eat just about every local food from raw horse in Japan to fried silk worms in Thailand, and even the occasional balut. But sisig, no thanks.

Bentong

Another thing is all nighter in AC you will get runner you paid for LT upfront and some girl want to leave after one shot, but in Pattaya you don't get runner you paid them in the morning, food is much better in Pattaya than in AC.

Fast Eddie 48

[Raverboy]

... He already wasted precious time doing nothing but useless criticising of Arroyo, and he wasn't anywhere to be seen during the Korean bus tragedy...

Surely you mean the Hong Kong/Chinese bus tragedy?

[Red Wine]

I would take a violent stance against those who say sisig is bad- since. It is the only food I like since it is cooked (I get the chef to deeeep fry it.) and it is the "SNOUT" and "EARS" of the pig as proudly the filipinos claim.

As for Balut and all? Sorry. No thanks.

A good place for food is Seafood by the bay, between Lunetta and MOA but it makes more sense if more people are together where you buy the fish and crabs and they cook as per your request. And it is good. Example, Chilly crab did have chilly and not sweet like other Filipino food outlets.

PS: I thought some Chinese food was smelly until I tasted some Filipino soup. Dang. No comments.

Sisig is alright depending how it is prepared. I ordered sisig at the mall once and found more than ears and snout of a pig; I was able to fish out a very distinct piece of pig eyelid in my dish. The eyelashes were still attached too. As for balut I am still hesitant to try it.

[WestCoast1]

Pork cheek/ear fried in oil. Yummy. Why not try it topped with a raw egg as most Fillipinos do? Salmonella should be the least of your worries;).

CS,

Yes! At the restraunt I mentioned, when they bring out the steaming-hot sisig, they bring an egg and crack it open on top of the sisig. Then they slowly stir it into the mixture, letting it fry up inside. Sisig ain't for everyone.

[Denom]

I was trying to figure out who were the new persons in the new cabinets.

It's not clear whether Marcelino Libanan is still heading the Bureau of Immigration. Apparently he offered his "courtesy resignation", but it's not clear whether he will be re-assigned or not or whether he is still busy as an intermediary for the new immigration law. A new "Officer in charge" (whatever that means) for the BI has been designated in the name of Ronaldo Ledesma, who apparently is a “known corrupt official in the agency who has been involved in numerous controversies, including [CodeWord908] and falsification.” Does this mean a return to the corrupt and fraudulent practices of Andrea Domingo who made herself a millionaire during her tenure through blackmail and extortion of foreigners?

A couple of weeks after his appointment only, Ledesma has already illustrated himself by sacking hundreds of BI officers from their posts, allegedly for corruption. This is unlikely given that Libanan was the one turning the agency from one of the most corrupt to one of the least corrupt - and you can't possibly build up a case against hundreds of people in a couple of weeks. The move is obviously political, aimed at putting Lesdma's own men in charge, supported further by the fact that one of the three co-acting chiefs to head the agency’s operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airports is Arvin Santos, former chief of staff of ex-BI Commissioner Andrea Domingo, who, within weeks in his position, managed to acquire a new sports utility vehicle. Bad, bad news, am telling you...

An who do I see as Secretary for Tourism? Our old friend Alfredo Lim himself! He's already Mayor of Manila and apparently has enough time to cumulate two assignments (if that is legal at all). The fucking idiot already did a maximum of damage for tourism in the Philippines, and he is now Secretary of Tourism. Can you imagine that one?

Aquino really only got elected because of his name. I don't think he has what it takes to make a good president. He's just a puppet. I myself supported him only as a reaction to Vilar and Estrada, but I don't trust him to do any good. He already wasted precious time doing nothing but useless criticising of Arroyo, and he wasn't anywhere to be seen during the Korean bus tragedy. He now apparently also made a series of very bad choice for his cabinet too.

Bad news, am telling you...

[Econo Tech]

Exactly -- what you save on the girls in AC you lose on hotels. Food prices are similar, but better quality in Thailand. All in all it pretty much equals out.

As far as sisig, I eat just about every local food from raw horse in Japan to fried silk worms in Thailand, and even the occasional balut . . . but sisig, no thanks.

I would take a violent stance against those who say sisig is bad- since. It is the only food I like since it is cooked (I get the chef to deeeep fry it.) and it is the "SNOUT" and "EARS" of the pig as proudly the filipinos claim.

As for Balut and all? Sorry. No thanks.

A good place for food is Seafood by the bay, between Lunetta and MOA but it makes more sense if more people are together where you buy the fish and crabs and they cook as per your request. And it is good. Example, Chilly crab did have chilly and not sweet like other Filipino food outlets.

PS: I thought some Chinese food was smelly until I tasted some Filipino soup. Dang. No comments.