Angeles City

[Chris Long]

Shouldn't be a problem. I have used the ATM's in front of ABC Hotel and near Jollybee at Checkpoint. Nothing to complain. The ATM's in SM mall work as well.

Nothing to worry! Only thing, probably your bank will give you a lousy exchange rate.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the information very helpful.

Chris

[Wicked Roger]

Aside from that, the victims are again being placed in grave danger because of the very real risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS and HIV from these foreign nationals," stressed Bruno. (JTD).

Published in the Sun. Star Pampanga newspaper on May 21,2014.

Link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/l...>-rings-343920.

Interesting that only foreigners can give pinays HIV and not the outer way around. Similarly he does not mention the use of condoms LOL.

And when I travelled to BKK a while back with 2 cuties they we told "only the westerners traffic girls so you must be careful" - while trying to get their contact details LOL.

Works one way only and is why it is more fun in the Philippines.

[D Cups]

Will be in AC for two months and will have to use ATM machines. Where is a reliable ATM in AC. Is the mall the best place to use them. Thanks, Chris

Hi Chris! I'll be in AC June 23 - 26 at Orchid Inn. Let me buy you some beer -- I have been wanting to thank you for all your great travel info. I want to invite Eks, too, if you are there then. Meanwhile, if anyone spots any busty babes prior to my arrival I would really appreciate details. Thanks, guys!

[Dg8787]

This has not been my experience Ekspat. I know you are a seasoned traveller but I have found that the exchange rates that I get from my bank for ATM withdrawals in foreign currencies are very competitive and often better than money changer rates.

Of course, I also have an account which does not charge me for foreign ATM transactions. These can quickly mount up if you need to pay them with your own bank.

Care to kindly share the Bank and / cc? I have a Chase card that doesn't charge transaction fees. Not sure of the rest as I have never tried for fear of the unknown fees.

[Red Kilt]

Nothing to worry! Only thing, probably your bank will give you a lousy exchange rate.

This has not been my experience Ekspat. I know you are a seasoned traveller but I have found that the exchange rates that I get from my bank for ATM withdrawals in foreign currencies are very competitive and often better than money changer rates.

Of course, I also have an account which does not charge me for foreign ATM transactions. These can quickly mount up if you need to pay them with your own bank.

[Ekspat]

Will be in AC for two months and will have to use ATM machines.
Chris

Shouldn't be a problem. I have used the ATM's in front of ABC Hotel and near Jollybee at Checkpoint. Nothing to complain. The ATM's in SM mall work as well.

Nothing to worry! Only thing, probably your bank will give you a lousy exchange rate.

Enjoy!

[Capt Munch]

From the local news. Here in Angeles City (as of last night, April 20th, Valhalla apeared open and Gecko's did not).

Tuesday, May 20,2014.

Angeles City- Combined elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Angeles City Police Station 4 recently conducted simultaneous entrapment and rescue operations against suspected human traffickers and their victims in at least two bars in Barangay Balibago, this city.

CIDG Provincial Officer Police Chief Inspector Heryl Bruno, in a report, said the joint group swooped down on Wild Geckos Cocktail Lounge and WE 4 you / Valhalla Resto Bar along Walking Street, Fields Avenue. Bruno disclosed that the CIDG has been receiving reports about "alleged [CodeWord908] activities taking place at the two bars" in violation of Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-[CodeWord908] in Person Act of 2003 as amended by RA 10364, and against Angeles City Ordinance 43-10, series of 1995.

"Human Traffickers must not doubt the resolve of the CIDG to bring to justice and prosecute to the full extent of the law those who prey upon and sexually exploit vulnerable young women for their own greed and enrichment and the victims are often recruited and lured from the provinces by 'mamasans' with false promises of decent work and better lives when the truth is they are selling the victims into the sex trade," said Bruno.

He said that during the raid, the CIDG rescued dozens of women allegedly being trafficked and pimped for sexual services to foreign nationals were rescued and are under the care of police, while the Angeles City Prosecutor's Office found probable cause to indict for violation of are. A .9208 WE 4 you / Valhalla Resto Bar owners Rodnie E. Pilapil, Lerma M. Marbell and Matilde S. Cruz, and Gecko Cocktail Bar operators Fe Eleanor Germina and Jacklyn Sagun.

"We will hunt them down if necessary so they better wake up to the fact that there will be zero tolerance for human traffickers who will stand accountable for their criminal offending in court. Aside from that, the victims are again being placed in grave danger because of the very real risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS and HIV from these foreign nationals," stressed Bruno. (JTD).

Published in the Sun. Star Pampanga newspaper on May 21,2014.

Link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/l...>-rings-343920.

[Chris Long]

Will be in AC for two months and will have to use ATM machines. Where is a reliable ATM in AC. Is the mall the best place to use them.

Thanks,

Chris

[X Man]

I've had three gals offer to accept facials in the last ten months. I didn't ask, they offered. Bless their hearts. Maybe they crossed paths with AsianRain and his creamy Asian "rain".

One was an AC ponytail, one was a Manila freelancer, the other an apparently ordinary gal (in Visayans) with a regular job.

Nevertheless, I'll agree with Betong and Natty to a certain degree. I present my best X Man charm, with a dose of over confidence, and they swoon. No, actually, they don't swoon. But I seem to get my way. I can be a pretty nice guy if I have to be.

Sometimes as things start getting worked up, I ask if I can talk dirty. I don't think I've ever had a refusal. Sometimes they go farther than I do. "My bf will kill you. Pull my hair. Fk me harder.you can fk me in the ass if you want". That was just one gal within a ten minute period. Wow. (full disclosure. That was not an AC gal, a "grad student" DIA gal).

Someone here said the cell phone changes the game. I'd say a message board like this also changes the game. Not to mention Internet porn and performance enhancing vitamins. We see that some ladies in Makati are asking for 5 k or more. But you can find some pretty lean, mean, fugging machines for 700 in AC. What's a budget traveler to do? And then (some of us) share notes on ladies (thanks guys. You know who you are). And then some of us get all kinds of kinky things in mind after watching porn. And, last but not least, we can keep our half century rods stiff as a bone all night long. Been there, done that.

Give the girls a break, she might have had a busy night, morning and early afternoon before you met her. She needs her beauty sleep. X.

Sounds like a recipe for both you and the girl to have a fairly miserable time.

Natty is right. A little consideration / romance goes a long way in the PI.

[Golfinho]

Obviously a lot of people have different feelings on what it is or what it isn't. We only know from our own personal experiences in the end. All this talk about everyone short timing is pretty much a joke for me. This trip I've had women stay until 3-4 pm multiple times and in no rush to go. Normally they are out of here by sometime late morning or 1 pm for me. This trip they've been staying longer than I'm used to. I'm just saying. I've also had women I drank with that said flat out short time only and I couldn't get them to even reconsider. I don't get worked up about it and unless they are offering me something really special like they're super super hot or going to make great memories, I usually just say thanks and nice to meet them in the end.

Well put, KM. Ought to have this one in with the distinction threads.

[Dick Hertz]

Hit AC and I use to be a believe that the best girls where on field st but learn my lesson. You can find quaity in the small clubs to and for a smaller bar fine. It will take some extra time but it is worth it.

[Dick Hertz]

On the plane ride in I hear alot of couple talking about going to AC. At the time I thought nothing of it because I figured that they would be in the Clack freezone and the guys could seak away for some fun. I was suprise to see the same couple staying in the heart of the action and the wives bitching at the husbands about everthing. Never bring sand to the beach.

[GreenBud]

Natty is right. A little consideration / romance goes a long way in the PI.

I agree.

Sounds like a recipe for both you and the girl to have a fairly miserable time.

Sometimes correct. But when they do what was agreed upon at the bar, then I'm happy :)

I've talked to quite a few women here and they're straight out not accepting all bar fine offers. They'll pass unless they get someone they like and are comfortable with. Now that's not going to be the case with everyone obviously. I'm just talking about women that are attractive enough to get offered plenty of drinks most nights. That's where things are probably out of hand somewhat is that they can make decent money just getting drinks now.

I've talked to one cute girl (who I had one of my best experiences with. Not all are bad). She said she gets an average about 10 per night (including the bell rings). She makes approx 1000 pesos a night on lady drinks (when she doesn't leave early). Some guys give her unlimited drinks, so she said she learned how to drink San Miguels (for her 100 pesos). Cute girls have a lot more options than before.

[Key Master]

Obviously a lot of people have different feelings on what it is or what it isn't. We only know from our own personal experiences in the end. All this talk about everyone short timing is pretty much a joke for me. This trip I've had women stay until 3-4 pm multiple times and in no rush to go. Normally they are out of here by sometime late morning or 1 pm for me. This trip they've been staying longer than I'm used to. I'm just saying. I've also had women I drank with that said flat out short time only and I couldn't get them to even reconsider. I don't get worked up about it and unless they are offering me something really special like they're super super hot or going to make great memories, I usually just say thanks and nice to meet them in the end.

I'm always a proponent of making sure to look at myself in the mirror as unbiased as possible and see if it could be me. Hey we aren't getting any younger, and things change. For me, I think I've kept in pretty good shape for my age and it helps me I think. I've talked to quite a few women here and they're straight out not accepting all bar fine offers. They'll pass unless they get someone they like and are comfortable with. Now that's not going to be the case with everyone obviously. I'm just talking about women that are attractive enough to get offered plenty of drinks most nights. That's where things are probably out of hand somewhat is that they can make decent money just getting drinks now. Those new San Miguel beers with apple or lemon are very sweet so they're easier to drink and they're 50 pesos more in their pockets. I am saying this because I ask these women why they haven't barfined so late on a busy night and basically get they didn't like the person who offered it to them enough to go. They'll be others who won't refuse any barfines I'm sure, but obviously there's a trend where some can be more picky. I guess they're learning they don't have to go with the first offer. I don't think you're going to find that they'll all say what they're saying to me that they didn't want to go with the other guys unless they're willing to go with you in the first place though. You can say they're just lying to me and were never offered, but I'm pretty confident that that's not the case.

I saw the same thing going on in Subic also. One woman I've been with gets lots of drinks and I was shocked and who she didn't go with on occasion when I saw her drinking with other customers. I thought they looked clean cut and gentlemanly but she still was saying no to them.

It is what it is now. I think cell phones have changed the dynamics a lot also. I won't get into that. I still enjoy myself. There's a good handful of people in here blasting that things are getting worse, but I'm having probably one of my best trips ever here currently.

[Betong]

The problem is that we are not like you. I'm paying for it. I want to tell them "suck here" "kiss this".

Sounds like a recipe for both you and the girl to have a fairly miserable time.

Natty is right. A little consideration / romance goes a long way in the PI.