Manila

[Sammon]

A few minutes ago me and my girlfriends were heading in. The Grab stopped at a traffic signal and to the right was two of those places I always see with Christmas lights around the door. I told her that I wanted to go to one of those places. She said I bet you do, assuming I already knew what it was. I said what is it. She did not want to tell me but I am persistant. She said it is called a beer house. You can go there and drink beer and pay women for sex. Why have I never seen those places discussed here? I see tons of them and have always just assumed they were regular local neighborhood bars.

There are many of these beer bars around ermita. In fact some of them on the same street as LA cafe, Del Pilar Street. I had the pleasure of going in there few years ago.

To be truthful they are not brothels. They have reasonably pretty girls to entice you to come in. Drinks are overpriced. Set up is like Karaoke but they do not have karaoke machines. Girls will sit with you, drink with you, talk with you, joke with you, touch you enticingly but no grabbing. There are tough looking bouncers. Idea is to make money by getting you drunk. I did not see many customers when I went in. I was enticed in by a very pretty girl. I had couple of beers (expensive) bought the girl a drink (expensive) talked, got her phone number with a promise of hook up after work. I did not call her.

Sure enough next evening I get a text from her asking me to come to the bar. At that time I was in LA cafe and I texted her saying she can come to my hotel (Bayview Park) after work and we can spend time together and I will give her money. She said she will let me know. At that point I said I am in the process of getting a girl and if she is not interested she should tell me. Many texts saying I need to come to her bar and once she gets to know me she will go with me. I said no.

In conclusion it is like bait to get you in, sell you overpriced drinks. At least in karaoke you might have a chance to take a girl you are a big spender. I have done that in China. Also a girl I met on the street duped me but that is another story.

[Bushes]

They are seedy and dark and dangerous especially if you foreign. They have been around a long time. When I first went several decades ago, some locals took me. And everyone was a little edgy because we hit like 3 before picking one they felt comfortable in.

have I never seen those places discussed here? I see tons of them and have always just assumed they were regular local neighborhood bars.

[VictorHugo99]

Good scoop Mr. E.

Hope to hear of your beer house discoveries soon on the forum.

Vic.

A few minutes ago me and my girlfriends were heading in. The Grab stopped at a traffic signal and to the right was two of those places I always see with Christmas lights around the door. I told her that I wanted to go to one of those places. She said I bet you do, assuming I already knew what it was. I said what is it. She did not want to tell me but I am persistant. She said it is called a beer house. You can go there and drink beer and pay women for sex. Why have I never seen those places discussed here? I see tons of them and have always just assumed they were regular local neighborhood bars.

[Golfinho]

I had paid my hotel through hotels dot com. When we arrived at the hotel, they wanted a 1000 peso deposit. Always wondering what happens if you do not pay a deposit, I decided to test the waters. I said so you are not going to allow me to stay here?

No cause for you resorting to gross rudeness.

I always tell them (no matter where) that I haven't changed into local currency yet, could they wait 'til I get unpacked and go out? It's moot after that — most all the time. Only issue with deposits is. If they 'forget' to give it back. In a checkout hurry, you may forget. At Central Park Tower in AC, take note: the reception girls seem to make a habit of forgetting to offer to refund your deposit, almost like they're fishing for it, as a tip.

[Sammon]

I had paid my hotel through hotels dot com. When we arrived at the hotel, they wanted a 1000 peso deposit. Not wanting to give away my cash, I told them to put it on my Amex. They said they only take Visa and MC.

Always wondering what happens if you do not pay a deposit, I decided to test the waters. I said so you are not going to allow me to stay here? The girl went to the back to talk to someone and came back and said if I got anything at the bar or restaurant then I would have to pay for it on the spot. I said okay and she gave us the key to our room.

It is common practice everywhere to take a deposit on credit card for incidentals. In Philippines they generally want cash deposit 1000 pesos per day. I guess they are afraid you will take their towels, sheets, pillows in addition to what's in the fridge and snacks They will give cash back on check out.

[Franga]

The girl went to the back to talk to someone and came back and said if I got anything at the bar or restaurant then I would have to pay for it on the spot. I said okay and she gave us the key to our room.

I think it is just a minibar deposit. Did your room have a minibar full of overpriced items?

[Mr Enternational]

I had paid my hotel through hotels dot com. When we arrived at the hotel, they wanted a 1000 peso deposit. Not wanting to give away my cash, I told them to put it on my Amex. They said they only take Visa and MC.

Always wondering what happens if you do not pay a deposit, I decided to test the waters. I said so you are not going to allow me to stay here? The girl went to the back to talk to someone and came back and said if I got anything at the bar or restaurant then I would have to pay for it on the spot. I said okay and she gave us the key to our room.

[Mr Enternational]

A few minutes ago me and my girlfriends were heading in. The Grab stopped at a traffic signal and to the right was two of those places I always see with Christmas lights around the door. I told her that I wanted to go to one of those places. She said I bet you do, assuming I already knew what it was. I said what is it. She did not want to tell me but I am persistant. She said it is called a beer house. You can go there and drink beer and pay women for sex. Why have I never seen those places discussed here? I see tons of them and have always just assumed they were regular local neighborhood bars.

[RpTraveller]

Gaston, are you sure you can receive private messages? I tried to send to you. Would appreciate the contact if you can send direct to me. Thanks.

True. Your PM is deactivated. Will be thankful if you can share the digits.

[Stargm]

Jenny is one of my got to girls for an evening relaxation.

She is 5'2" thin and quite pretty.

Face: 7/10.

Body: 7.5/10.

Attitude: 10/10.

Sex: 8/10.

WIR, yes whenever I am feeling too tired and need to get pampered a bit.

PM me for digits, for old experienced members only.

GC.

Gaston, are you sure you can receive private messages? I tried to send to you. Would appreciate the contact if you can send direct to me. Thanks.

[Gaston Castano]

Jenny is one of my got to girls for an evening relaxation.

She is 5'2" thin and quite pretty.

Face: 7/10.

Body: 7.5/10.

Attitude: 10/10.

Sex: 8/10.

WIR, yes whenever I am feeling too tired and need to get pampered a bit.

PM me for digits, for old experienced members only.

GC.

[Dg8787]

This is mine. Specifically a US G4 Play. Bottom end of G4 line. Had to look it up.

LTE (FDD): Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12,13, 17,25, 26.

LTE (TDD): Bands 41.

And.

CDMA: 800,1900 MHz.

GSM: 850,900, 1800,1900 MHz.

UMTS: 850,900, 1700/2100, 1800,1900, 2100 MHz.

I don't remember exactly but was confirmed on a forum work on at least one of the CMDA carriers Verizon, Sprint, Boast.

Can't go at that price then.

Moto G4 Play works real good in PH.

There isn't any CMDA carriers in PH.

[Bushes]

This is mine. Specifically a US G4 Play. Bottom end of G4 line. Had to look it up.

LTE (FDD): Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12,13, 17,25, 26.

LTE (TDD): Bands 41.

And.

CDMA: 800,1900 MHz.

GSM: 850,900, 1800,1900 MHz.

UMTS: 850,900, 1700/2100, 1800,1900, 2100 MHz.

I don't remember exactly but was confirmed on a forum work on at least one of the CMDA carriers Verizon, Sprint, Boast.

Can't go at that price then.

The US phones do not have the LTE bands for the Philippines. The international phones do have the proper LTE or 4 g bands for Philippines. But you do need to check the specs for it. I believe the LTE bands are B1, B3 and B5, which would cover the different carriers.

[Dg8787]

US phones are mostly one SIM as were the ones I got. Asian variants are usually dual SIM. The Asian variant was US $30+ more and did not come with a free USB QC 2.0 power bank. I love US sales! LOL! In fact, I buy many Asian manufactured electronics for US delivery because it can be 10 to30% cheaper than having an Asian or local delivery (even if I am within spitting distance of the factory). Go figure.

The US phones do not have the LTE bands for the Philippines. The international phones do have the proper LTE or 4 g bands for Philippines. But you do need to check the specs for it. I believe the LTE bands are B1, B3 and B5, which would cover the different carriers.

[Bushes]

I should mention that the power banks themselves were listed on Amazxn for USD30. So one could say each phone was less than USD70. (I don't remember for sure, but the package was either USD99 or USD89. You were limited to 2 so I had others order for me after I tested mine out) And this was a couple years back. For those looking, there are better budget world phones now on sale. But those QC power banks are great. The girls like them because it even charges regular phones up very quickly. The power banks I have now for personal use have PD and QC so they can also juice up iPhones fast. Just keep an eye out for US sales.

US phones are mostly one SIM as were the ones I got. Asian variants are usually dual SIM. The Asian variant was US $30+ more and did not come with a free USB QC 2.0 power bank. I love US sales! LOL! In fact, I buy many Asian manufactured electronics for US delivery because it can be 10 to30% cheaper than having an Asian or local delivery (even if I am within spitting distance of the factory). Go figure.