Makati

[Soju Lizard]

Many of the bars in Greenbelt and Glorietta malls are happy hunting grounds but don't go too early. I would say 10 pm at the earliest. I like the outdoor seating area of Cafe Havana or Club Havana [can't ever remember the name] next to the Starbucks in Greenbelt 3 and also Hard Rock Cafe in the bar area.

If someone has the time, pls do a quick breakdown of the Greenbelts. Some folks say Cafe Havana is in GB1, others say it's in GB3. A detailed and accurate field report of the area would be much appreciated to include areas were freelancers congregate, taxi drop off points, areas to avoid, etc. It's a prime area I think for mongering but there is a lot of conflicting info here. Also (unrelated), where is Harrisons Mall?

Thanks for any assistance.

[Garbino]

I heard from a girl working there that PNP showed up in full effect last Saturday.

[Sugoi]

Many of the bars in Greenbelt and Glorietta malls are happy hunting grounds but don't go too early. I would say 10 pm at the earliest. I like the outdoor seating area of Cafe Havana or Club Havana [can't ever remember the name] next to the Starbucks in Greenbelt 3 and also Hard Rock Cafe in the bar area.

Hard Rock is known for having pros and semi-pros. I've only been there once or twice but the only regular girls I have seen there were with guys. The rest were obviously working girls...

[J Boy]

I have been to Manila before and know the score about Burgos, didn't check out any other areas. I will be staying near greenbelt. Do you have any recommendations of bars that I can meet girls who aren't on duty? I am in town for 2 days and would like to do a hit and run.

Many of the bars in Greenbelt and Glorietta malls are happy hunting grounds but don't go too early. I would say 10 pm at the earliest. I like the outdoor seating area of Cafe Havana or Club Havana [can't ever remember the name] next to the Starbucks in Greenbelt 3 and also Hard Rock Cafe in the bar area.

[Road Lover]

I have no experience with calling escorts in the PI, so cannot speak from experience there. Common sense says the danger of dial in is you never know what you will get AKA seeing is believing. Some, myself inmcluded, also enjoy the thrill of the hunt but for those that just want to get straight to the kill so to speak calling escorts might make sense. You certainly will pay more for the convenience. I would worry more about bait and switch (ie girl does not match photo, does not deliver as promised, etc.) than tropublewith the police though.

While prostitution is technically illegal in the PI, IMHO you'd have to be pretty stupid, unlucky, or both to have ANY legal issues from paying for sex provided you stick to legal aged girls. If you DON't PAY as agreed, THEN you may well have problems with the PNP (who will help a hooker collect a fee, and will add on a service fee for their efforts in collecting from the deadbeat John).

I hate smoky bars more than most guys, but PI is generally not that bad in that regard (unlike Japan, Indonesia, Spain etc.)

Good luck if you try it.

Thanks and thanks bro Yi ren. May be i am past the prime and therefore not so hooked to hunting. But Yi, your idea of the cab ride sounds engaging. I will get on that this trip. hope he takes me for a fun trip rather than a rip ride!

[Bolo2000]

I have been to Manila before and know the score about Burgos, didn't check out any other areas. I will be staying near greenbelt. Do you have any recommendations of bars that I can meet girls who aren't on duty? I am in town for 2 days and would like to do a hit and run.

[LoveAsianWhores]

LAS. Didn't see it in the Manila section. I've been eagerly awaiting your report. Your report of distinction on the Makati bars is the best FR I've ever seen on Makati. It's become my bible. LOL.

Thanks

Thanks, but don't confuse my Makati bar report with the bible. While the scene in Makati is very similar to the bible (boy meets girl, boy bangs girl, boy says "it isn't mine", girl says "I'm still a virgin), the stories in the bible don't change from month to month, but Makati bars change weekly. Using that report is like betting on a team based on last months roster. I'll try and update it when I find some time. Also, my Malate report is now posted in the Manila section.

[Mahku]

great info. Will check that out. My friend put that IMAX in Manila so I hope it does well. Any nice hotel within walking distance of Grenbelt1?

Take your pick. Shangri-La, Dusit, Peninsula (but you may run into your friend Senator Don), Mandarin Oriental, Renaissance, etc.

Soju Lizard: Greenbelt 1 is the place with Cafe Havana and so on. I didn't see much of interest in the other 2 Greenbelts. From there all the way over to the Dusit, including Glorietta and where Hard Rock is located, is mostly covered or indoors so you don't have to worry about weather much.

[Surfer]

I have no experience with calling escorts in the PI, so cannot speak from experience there. Common sense says the danger of dial in is you never know what you will get AKA seeing is believing. Some, myself inmcluded, also enjoy the thrill of the hunt but for those that just want to get straight to the kill so to speak calling escorts might make sense. You certainly will pay more for the convenience. I would worry more about bait and switch (ie girl does not match photo, does not deliver as promised, etc.) than tropublewith the police though.

While prostitution is technically illegal in the PI, IMHO you'd have to be pretty stupid, unlucky, or both to have ANY legal issues from paying for sex provided you stick to legal aged girls. If you DON't PAY as agreed, THEN you may well have problems with the PNP (who will help a hooker collect a fee, and will add on a service fee for their efforts in collecting from the deadbeat John).

I hate smoky bars more than most guys, but PI is generally not that bad in that regard (unlike Japan, Indonesia, Spain etc.)

Good luck if you try it.

[Yi Ren]

<...>So tell me is it better to go to a bar and pick up rather than dial a girl in? WHy so? Isnt it way too much of time and effort invested to to go a physical place, drink and inhale the heavy smoken laden atmosphere, and then pick up a girl. ISnt it sooo much easier to call an agency and have the served up to you? Even if all you pros here prefer the more macho pick up routine, arent there anyone who tries or wants to know about the dial in options?

Dude,

There are taxi drivers that will take you to out-of-the-way places where you can choose your partner. No smoky bars. No lady drinks. Just give him 200-300 peso. Quick and clean.

I found one by perusing this very forum. He'll take you to a place where there will be 15-20 young lovelies all willing to satisfy your urges. The only problem is, you need to start filtering: "girls with no baby"; "girls under 25", etc.

Good luck,
-Y

[Road Lover]

EVERY offense has its price (i.e. you can buy your way out of most anything in the PI). Just look at Marcos good friend Romeo Jalosjos! Sentenced to death for child molestation, he "purchased" a 12 Yo girl fron her father who was also sentenced to death, Jalosjos lives in luxurious "confinement" serving out his sentence (the poor father's conditions of confinement are MUCH more spartan) .
For all I know he has managed to buy his freedom by now.

Thanks for the clarification on price of freedom in PI.

However, I am intrigued that in these fora, everybody concentrates so much on pick ups. Hardly anybody mentions, reviews or posts on call girls, who you could dial in. I wonder why. I am new to this scene. I respect all the accumulated wisdom of the members of this forum. So tell me is it better to go to a bar and pick up rather than dial a girl in? WHy so? Isnt it way too much of time and effort invested to to go a physical place, drink and inhale the heavy smoken laden atmosphere, and then pick up a girl. ISnt it sooo much easier to call an agency and have the served up to you? Even if all you pros here prefer the more macho pick up routine, arent there anyone who tries or wants to know about the dial in options? There is hardly any descriptions about that service and no review of call in agencies and the girls they have. Also the experiences and good and bad about it. What worked, and what didnt? What precautions should one take? Any recommendations? SO that if someone wanted to stay in and enjoy, they could do so with the combined confidence that this forum can bestow? What say?

[Soju Lizard]

This discussion belongs in the Manila section. I have posted yesterdays trip to LA Cafe there.

LAS. Didn't see it in the Manila section. I've been eagerly awaiting your report. Your report of distinction on the Makati bars is the best FR I've ever seen on Makati. It's become my bible. LOL.

I've got a newbie question for you or anyone else who is familiar with the Greenbelt. In the past, I've always gone to Burgos, Ermita or EDSA when I'm in Manila. I have been to the Hard Rock and the Greenbelt area in general but it was sometime ago and my Alzheimer's is kicking in. :) From the maps I've seen, there are 3 Greenbelt areas. What is the difference between them and which would be the best one to go checkout the freelancers? A good taxi dropoff point? I know I could walk around between the 3 but that's a lot of area to cover in the heat and possible rain. Also from what I can tell, there is more than one Starbucks in the Greenbelt. Which would you recommend? Any areas to avoid? I appreciate any and all advice.

Thanks

[Surfer]

great info. Will check that out. My friend put that IMAX in Manila so I hope it does well. Any nice hotel within walking distance of Grenbelt1?

[Mahku]

In my week+ in Makati/Manila I only used a semi-pro once (found around 1 am at Cafe Havana) and most of my time was spent keeping my internet girls content, in bed and out. Here were some places for wining and dining and funning around:

Strumm's: A live band bar near Burgos Street. It's on Jupiter Street. The band on the night we visited was pretty famous and the girl I was with was impressed. Next to here is a sports bar with good eats and it also shows rugby matches, which my Aussie pal liked.

Filling Station: In the middle of sleaziest Burgos Street but still good for bringing regular girls. It's one of those 50's style places, a place for a good feed.

Cafe Havana: Yes, I also picked up a freelancer here but it's also a good place to bring a girl. It's in Greenbelt 1, just across from Landmark/Glorietta. They have Arabic sheesha pipe smokes and also sell top of the line cigars. It's often hard to find an outside place to sit so get here early or just tip one of the waiters a lot.

Greenbelt 1 other: The top floor above Cafe Havana has a good Spanish restaurant with paellas and other favorites. It has a good view over the woodsy part of Greenbelt, a rare chance for a nature-like experience in Manila.

Hard Rock: Of course it's also good for the band and eating at night. But I found it useful in mid-afternoon on a weekday. I was just breaking the ice with a new girl. The place was empty and we got a table in the billiards area looking out over Glorietta and the Shangri-La. Shooting pool and all the 'inadvertant' bumping and rubbing and general clowning around accelerated the warming up process and getting some action.

Ratsky: Actually in Malate in Manila but I can't be bothered to make a separate post about it. I actually like the Ratsky in Cebu better but this one is also okay with a good band.

Mall of Asia: This is the new one just off of Roxas. It has an up to date (IMAX?) kind of theatre that the girls like to go to. And of course Manila has endless malls just for strolling, killing time, eating and watching movies.

[Surfer]

EVERY offense has its price (i.e. you can buy your way out of most anything in the PI). Just look at Marcos good friend Romeo Jalosjos! Sentenced to death for child molestation, he "purchased" a 12 Yo girl fron her father who was also sentenced to death, Jalosjos lives in luxurious "confinement" serving out his sentence (the poor father's conditions of confinement are MUCH more spartan) .
For all I know he has managed to buy his freedom by now.