Manila

[Bill Buxton]

Ok you just say nothing right, I am sure that way cost you money. Please remember they don't know who you or I know. You keep your wits drop a nome or two and thats that. I saw the police come to a location 2 time in 1 hour and the foreigner in question is still here. I have known him over a year and they walked away with a whole bar full of whitnesses. Against him at that. They target us right because of money. They also know the same money spread around might get them fired. Or is being used at the election time to help a mayor or another elected official.

Run and cower down if you want sometimes you roll the dice and winn. Two times in one night, guns vans, a dog and a mummasan and 15 bar flys against him. I would say he did ok for a foreigner. Please know that this sweedish guy has a nack for trouble when drinking. I am very surprised he is not in jail could be he has two much bs and everyone knows this place has enough of that already.

Play safer,

B. B.

[Hesekiels]

... he had already explained to the second girl that I had been in his cab a few hours earlier with a different girl, all in tagalog obviously. Imagine how embarrassing that would've been if the second one had been a GF!

CA,

If the second one was just a GF, no problem at all! But try to imagine it would have been your wife!

Cheers,

Hesekiels

[Zamziv]

My second night in Manila, yesterday visited Cafe Havana and Flamingo so today decided to visit Edsa Entrtaiment Center.

Started with the first bar on the right side. Is it the PIT-STOP?

Nice group of dancers (maybe 15-20) on the stage and very friendly mamasuns.

There were one great looking dancer on the stage that I could not take off my eyes.

There were no clients there so I knew no one will take her away.

Next visited the Fire. Whatever. The nextbar. No so good looking dancers but much more then the other bars (maybe 20-30 dancers)

Went back to the first bar and BF the dancer I watched before.

1000PS for the bar and 2000PS for ST.

Great GFE

[Captain America]

I did have one young lady insist we walk away from the café at least a couple of blocks before grabbing a taxi. She claimed there was a scam going around where police would see you get into a cab with a girl, follow you and pull you over a few blocks away. Then, of course, they'd ask for a fine and maybe worse. Did not hear the same from a *pro* later on in the evening, but we walked a block anyway to catch a cab. Funny story in that as well since I managed to get the same driver as with the first girl. We had not started driving yet when he had already explained to the second girl that I had been in his cab a few hours earlier with a different girl, all in tagalog obviously. Imagine how embarrassing that would've been if the second one had been a GF!

[Spam Hog]

gentlemen, never, ever conjecture the philippine police or anyone else in authority in the pi, handle them differently, always be polite and respectful. never "call their bluff", that will get you into more shit than anything. they always have the upper hand. they can stop you for anything, telling them it is "none of their business" is foolish, are you aware that you can be arrested for being disrespectful? you can and you will, i know of two cases in which some poor schlump was deported for nothing more than being "disrespectful", no curse words, just being adamant over some minutea.

i take it this is a hypothetical situation, walking back from la cafe (or anywhere else) with your bar find and being confronted by police. if this is a real or factual situation or ongoing, somebody please tell us so.

it is unlikely you will be stopped by police or authority figures (including the barangay captain or his aides called "tunood" or "kagawad" who are enforcers). unless they have a reason. the reason may be:

a. there is some sort of crackdown going on, in this case you have no leg to stand on, prostitution, consorting with know prostitutes, lewd behavior, disturbances affecting the public morals etc are illegal in the phils, they can hit you with any one of those things.

b. the girl you are with is ****.

c. the person you are with is a crook, thief, setting you up, she maybe one of those knockout specialists who are plying their trade lately in cebu but i understand are more prolific in manila and ac. beleive it or not, sometimes the pi police are actually looking out for your dumb ass.

d. it is some sort of shake down or scam and the girl is in on it. maybe they are not real cops? in which case see "a".

remember, everybody knows what goes on in la cafe, g spot, the malls and other pick up places. they get pay offs in one form or another from those who operate there, the little strumpet may be screwing that cop who just stopped you. your best bet sometimes is to play dumb, claim the girl was your "penpal" who asked to meet you in this place. yes you are going back to the hotel, you are going to have coffee, lunch or whatever in the hotels cafe and talk. said politely, respectfully etc, probably let you go.

remember, never pay off anybody unless you have done something wrong.

also be aware that election season is fast approaching, some candidate gets on a moral high horse and decides to eradicate all the sin (likely confound the competitor who owns or is connected to certain bars or areas), that is usually when you see crap like "a" above.

regards

spamhog

[Surfer]

The taxi mafia may hassle them if they pick you up right in front upstairs. I just start walking with the flow of traffic and tell them I will pay no more than 200P to Ermita (meter is about 150 as GF noted, but I carry lots of gear and do not mind giving a small tip). Rarely will more than 1 or two refuse before I find a taker. I used the same tactic for many years going to Angeles and never paid more than 1000P plus tolls.

[Girlfinder]

...I try always to be careful. Is there a preferred taxi stand or limo service in the arrival area. ...

I recommend going to 2nd floor and departure level at the airport. Taxis there, my experience, are more than happy to avoid queing downstairs and will drive you to hotel on meter. The guards upstairs always friendly to me and help me to get a taxi when it arrives with passengers.

Approx. cost to Ermita and LA Cafe is about 150 peso (3 USD) if I remember right. Never accept offers with fixed price, you can never win when they start 2 or 3 times higher :)

[Bill Buxton]

... then simply tell him, "that's none of your business!" believe you me, a little self-confidence works wonders - also in the philippines!

have a great time!

cheers - hesekiels

they can't prove that the gal is not your gf unless she is working with the cops.if not **** it's not likely she is.the thing they do is try to call your bluff so call there bluff.after all the worst thing that will happen is a payoff so don't worry.

b.b.

[Hesekiels]

... Some have stated police would question your reason walking with her ...

Then simply tell him, "that's none of your business!" Believe you me, a little self-confidence works wonders - also in the Philippines!

Have a great time!

Cheers - Hesekiels

[Pete The Beat]

Hi CC
Yep thats how simple it is - take her by the hand or arm in arm and just walk out like you've done it a hundred times before! Attitude is everything! I would very much doubt if you would have any trouble whatsoever, especially on such a short stroll of only a couple of blocks - I have certainly never even come close to any problems.
Hell why just one? Go for it - take two!!
Enjoy
Pete

[Yella Man]

CC,

Most of the girls who frequent the LA Cafe know the locations of all the local hotels. Just give them your hotel name, room number, and cell number. Trust me, they will show up. No need to walk down the street with your catch if you don't feel comfortable doing so. I have escorted girls down the street in the past and never had a problem with it. You can always say your going to get a bite to eat and talk or whatever. But remember, times change rapidly in the philippines, so what was ok today may not be ok tomorrow. It all depends on what public official or LE agency wants to make a stink about the sex trade that day, week, or month.

Always on the Quest

Yella Man

I will be in Manila for a few days in March for the first time. I will be staying at Cherry Blossoms. I have been reading through the forum religiously and cannot find a definitive (if there is any) way/protocol of taking out a LA Cafe girl to my hotel (Cherry Blossoms). Some have advised to take separate taxis, but in my case, LA Cafe is practically walking distance from CB. And another question arises after reading, should I just walk out in hand with my catch of the day? (Some have stated police would question your reason walking with her). Any advice would be great. Maybe I'm just being over paranoid, and I guess a little anxious to get there as well. I just want to make the most of my trip with the great advice from you guys. If anyone will be in Manila mar 9-11 let me know.

Thanks!

[Country Club]

I will be in Manila for a few days in March for the first time. I will be staying at Cherry Blossoms. I have been reading through the forum religiously and cannot find a definitive (if there is any) way/protocol of taking out a LA Cafe girl to my hotel (Cherry Blossoms). Some have advised to take separate taxis, but in my case, LA Cafe is practically walking distance from CB. And another question arises after reading, should I just walk out in hand with my catch of the day? (Some have stated police would question your reason walking with her). Any advice would be great. Maybe I'm just being over paranoid, and I guess a little anxious to get there as well. I just want to make the most of my trip with the great advice from you guys. If anyone will be in Manila mar 9-11 let me know.

Thanks!

[Napalm]

Napalm, I hate you. My last night in MLA, I found an absolute treasure in Ama. We only talked. I have her phone number, but she claimed to have no email (quite a few say this - what's with that?). She was such a notch above the rest that I can't help thinking you're after the same girl.
X

LOL what are the odds of that! Actually pretty good probably. I don't know if it's the same girl you are talking about but there's an easy way to find out... PM me her name and number and I'll tell you if it's her or not. She was visibly prettier than the other girls in there at the time, although I was only in there briefly to make a reservation. Does yours work the day shift or night shift? And don't worry, if it's the same one I'll prep the battlefield for you ;)

I'm in Bali now but headed back to Manila soon because it's Africa hot here and I kinda miss the PI.


FunnyGo Lucky, Husky B,

Thanks, will try a SoGo Hotel. Sounds kind of familiar, I think I saw one while I was walking around looking for LA Cafe.

[Husky Babalin]

Try the SoGos Hotels!

Very convient for ST!

[X Man]

Napalm, I hate you. My last night in MLA, I found an absolute treasure in Ama. We only talked. I have her phone number, but she claimed to have no email (quite a few say this - what's with that?). She was such a notch above the rest that I can't help thinking you're after the same girl.

My advice is to get a room at the Paco Park Hotel. All your secrets will be safe.

NO, just kidding. Ama and PPH have same owner. Well, good luck. Oh, and I still hate you.

X

Ended up going to the Complex off EDSA. Checked out all of the different clubs and ended up taking a little spinner from Samba. Her name was Darlene, about 5', 19 y/o and she had a very tight body, nice tits and a nice ass to boot. She was actually kind of tight too amazingly enough. 1000 BF, 1500 ST and gave her 500 tip since she was pretty sweet. Yes, I know that is too much for ST. Felt she was worth it though.

Anyone know of any good ST hotels near Robinsons Ermita? I have a reservation for Hotel Amazonia, where I was going to take this one girl I met while I was staying at Cherry Blossoms but then I met a waitress from the Amazonia I want to hook up with too so I need to find someplace else to take them both!