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05-05-09 01:56 #2507
Posts: 546Originally Posted by Joe Island
Also a side note. For me, when I know I'm coming back to a country, I keep small denomination bills in the currency for future usage so if I want to skip changing currency or getting money at the airport, I can just hop a taxi and then get money after I'm settled at a better exchange rate. Personally, I don't think the exchanges at the airport are all that bad in the PI. It's not going to kill you to change $100-200 if you need it along with being comfortable.
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05-04-09 11:49 #2506
Posts: 4050Not entirely true..
Originally Posted by Devils 1
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05-03-09 23:46 #2505
Posts: 253Weather
Originally Posted by Max Njoy
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05-03-09 23:38 #2504
Posts: 253Money changer
Originally Posted by Joe Island
I have found the money changer in the airport is not that bad of a deal. Any place to exchange currency is better than a hotel!
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05-03-09 22:04 #2503
Posts: 13300 Pesos...?!!!
Originally Posted by Denom
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05-03-09 20:19 #2502
Posts: 397money changers in Manila
For money changers, I can definitely recommend Edzen's on Mabini St in Ermita. Easy walking distance from Robinson's. Reliable, the locals know this place.
In Makati, Sanry's in Glorietta is competitive and reliable.
The banks in the Mall of Asia are a new one to me. Thanks to Puerto La Cruz for this tip. Banks are not normally known for being as competitive as the money changer businesses. I'll check them out next time.
I'd be careful in Binondo (and in Ermita) with touts who promise really good exchange rates. You could be a victim of a scam. Check the rates on Bloomberg or XE.com the day you go.
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05-03-09 19:18 #2501
Posts: 188Originally Posted by Denom
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05-03-09 19:14 #2500
Posts: 188Money changers in Binondo
I never tried their services but I was often proposed changes in Binondo (Manila), on the back of Quiapo, the plaza near Santa Cruz Church and the LRT Carriedo station. I seem to remember something about them having the best rates, better than in Ermita, but not sure it really is true.
Try this map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Carrie...L_enPH252PH252
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05-03-09 16:59 #2499
Posts: 281Money Changers
I just change $200.00 at the airport and then change more in the city. That $200.00 is enough for taxi, hotel and a girl the first night, with money remaininng. The banks at Mall of Asia were at 48.20 a week ago today. The exchange joints in Ermita were at 48.00.
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05-03-09 03:34 #2498
Posts: 13Money changers?
This is a repeat question. And yes I have RTFF! I'm just checking to see if anybody has an update on money changer. Any locations but I'm looking for something in the NCR or AC as I will be in those place soon.
Last trip I changed my $1000 USD cash in the airport exhange booth. The exchange counter is located immediatly after immagration/customs check point to the right of the exit doors. I realized later it wasn't the best idea if one is looking to get max pesos for the dollar.
This next trip I'm planning to use Bank of Americas money exchange service. All you need is a credit card or bank account and they will deduct the amount you want exchange and send you actual pesos in the mail. Yeah I know it's awesome. So now when I hit airport I can just jump in a taxi and look for a good rate else where. The exchange rate is horrible with Bank of America (43. 20PHP-1. 00USD) but sure is going to be nice walking off that plane with a few pesos in my pocket. Might be easier dealing with the taxi now that I don't have to flip him a $5 dollar bill.
Whats the change rate right now want to compare it to XE's rates they are at 47. 90PHP. 1. 00USD
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05-02-09 10:05 #2497
Posts: 188Originally Posted by GregLondon
Finding a threesome partner in Palawan? Good luck!
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05-02-09 09:23 #2496
Posts: 634Palawan
Have any of you guys ventured to Palawan? The guidebooks say it has some of the most impressive natural scenery. I'm presuming that its difficult to find girls there given that there are few large cities and I gues it's kind of conservative. I'm not too concerned about that as I have been lucky enough to hook up with a beautiful and very sexy nursing student from Cebu who I will take along. However she is as keen as me on threesomes so it would be nice to think there maybe an opportunity to find some open minded girls there too.
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05-02-09 05:55 #2495
Posts: 1290Originally Posted by Spam Hog
Lets assume his monthly income is 10,000 USD a month.
No debts, no loans, no ex-wife to support or whatsoever,
then sending 500 USD a month to PI, who cares?
IMHO.
Cheers!
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05-02-09 05:25 #2494
Posts: 522Originally Posted by Max Njoy
Depends on where you go, climate can vary. Mindanao (Davao to CDO)is always a little rainyier. Typhoon season is Sept to Oct, again depends on where you are. The Eastern Visayas get hammered Sept, Oct, Nov, it bounces up thru the flat lands and heads for Manila. Cebu gets mild rain, CDO gets clobbered.
Right now is the hot season, hot and dry in Cebu, lot of rain in CDO (i was just there) typhoon in Manila. July the weather starts to change.
Spamhog
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05-02-09 05:16 #2493
Posts: 522Originally Posted by Big Johnson2
If we can't talk you out of such thing then I guess all we can say is it depends....depends on how you are going to be seeing her, will you return to the US or where ever and support her from afar only to team up with her when you come to the Phils or do you live in phils and want her stashed in some faraway love nest. Don't answer, just speculate.
Most (rich) Filipino's keep a mistress, some as little as P10,000 a month, so much depends on how they get together, that might include rent on a room, travel back and forth to a rondevouz point. I know of one kept lady who lives in a 3 million Peso house, she gets P20K a month from her very wealthy filipino chinese patron, they have two children together. Back in the day when the Spamhog had his mistresses I was paying about 10K to 12K, plus cell phones and occassional gifts.
I would use the P10,000 to 12,000 as a yard stick, giving over more will just cause the father of the child to come for his nick and maybe a new boyfriends cell phone and money for chicken fights. Of course she will ALWAYS badger you for more, somebody will constantly be sick, in need of funds for travel etc ad naseum.
These things ALWAYS end in tragedy (for you), don;t forget you will have to pay the bar for what she owes, expect P20K and upwards.
Good luck
SH