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[Kabul Guy]

Friends recently departed Mactan 5 days ago, Paid PHP850 tourism tax they said plus as some were pinay another HP1620 pinoy tax on top. Airline ticket did not include as I mentioned it should so they called China Eastern who confirmed no tax was included.

Depends airline but most should include already.

Also depends on visa status. I have SRRV and as long as I leave once a year no departure tax for me. Don't know about other visa types.

[Wicked Roger]

In my experience from July 2018, Air tickets typically have the option to pay a Travel Tax on them. We had to leave the check in line, to have our tickets checked, and no Travel Tax needed to be paid. I guess it was already included in the Air Asia ticket.

I have a new ticket for my GF's upcoming flight, and it specifically mentions the Tourism Tax, and that it is pre-paid.

Friends recently departed Mactan 5 days ago, Paid PHP850 tourism tax they said plus as some were pinay another HP1620 pinoy tax on top. Airline ticket did not include as I mentioned it should so they called China Eastern who confirmed no tax was included.

Depends airline but most should include already.

[PBtoCobra]

In my experience from July 2018, Air tickets typically have the option to pay a Travel Tax on them. We had to leave the check in line, to have our tickets checked, and no Travel Tax needed to be paid. I guess it was already included in the Air Asia ticket.

It also appeared to be mostly targeted at locals, and not overseas visitors. I do believe this could be paid by card.

There was a Cash Payment required after Check In and before Immigration Exit and Security, when we were going to the gate for our flight to KL.

This was 700 pesos each, and could only be paid in cash, so I had to leave the airport and find an ATM. There was no facility to pay by card.

I believe this was some sort of Airport fee, note, if you paid it and Immigration would not let you through, your 700 pesos was not refunded.

I have a new ticket for my GF's upcoming flight, and it specifically mentions the Tourism Tax, and that it is pre-paid.

Hi Aall,

Just wanted to confirm.

Currently is there a International Departure Tax; when you fly out.

I'll be flying back to Malaysia from Cebu.

As this'll be my first visit to Philippines.

It'd be good to know.

If there is a Tax; can you pay by Card?

Many Thanks in Advance.

[Wicked Roger]

Firstly, Thanks to those who answered my other recent question.

Now; I was wondering if you can buy "proper" Viagra in a pharmacy in Cebu.

Without a prescription.

(rather than buying off the street; not being sure what's in the tab).

Also; any chance of any hassle if I take some Viagra with me; from Customs?

(without a prescription).

So far 7 FRs 7 questions and nothing from you Malaysia trip.

If you RTFF in the Philippine section there is plenty of advice on this and the see and L tablets and what you need to get, how you get, the prices and whether you an bring in. Suffice to say I was one of the posters in that discussions. Even places to buy the generic versions are noted.

Have a try as very easy and then the answers to your simple question is there.

[JackLad100]

Firstly, Thanks to those who answered my other recent question.

Now; I was wondering if you can buy "proper" Viagra in a pharmacy in Cebu.

Without a prescription.

(rather than buying off the street; not being sure what's in the tab).

Also; any chance of any hassle if I take some Viagra with me; from Customs?

(without a prescription).

[Dg8787]

Hi Aall,

Just wanted to confirm.

Currently is there a International Departure Tax; when you fly out.

I'll be flying back to Malaysia from Cebu.

As this'll be my first visit to Philippines.

It'd be good to know.

If there is a Tax; can you pay by Card?

Many Thanks in Advance.

There has always been a departure tax. Some airlines has the tax added in the ticket price. Some do not. Last month I flew out of Cebu and was required to the tax. I paid in cash but did notice there was a separate line for credit card payment.

[Wicked Roger]

Hi Aall,

Just wanted to confirm.

Currently is there a International Departure Tax; when you fly out.

I'll be flying back to Malaysia from Cebu.

As this'll be my first visit to Philippines.

It'd be good to know.

If there is a Tax; can you pay by Card?

Many Thanks in Advance.

People love ash in the Philippines. Are you sure is not included as part of your ticket?

[Sxxxx]

Hi Aall,

Just wanted to confirm.

Currently is there a International Departure Tax; when you fly out.

I'll be flying back to Malaysia from Cebu.

As this'll be my first visit to Philippines.

It'd be good to know.

If there is a Tax; can you pay by Card?

Many Thanks in Advance.

I doubt can pay taxi by card, last 44 yrs I have paid only cash. Drivers rent taxi for 24 hrs, they pay taxi owner set fee for renting taxi = not employee = taxi fare goes to driver not to a business man, driver living on the edge all the time = no sophisticated card payments. No. 1. Rule when first visiting the phils, they ask (cause they already suspect / know) "is this your first time in Phils" , do not say yes, say no, "many times" if you say yes they will treat you like a sucker and quote ridiculous rip off prices. Point a to point be. Ask eg hotel receitpionist, how much taxi point a to point be. Do not ask taxi driver LOL, have an idea before you enter taxi.

I first entered Phils 44 yrs ago hundreds of trips then, got ripped off first 2/3 yrs, part of the fun.

After check in bags cebu ask weigh in person "is there a departure tax? Where is it located (not far from check in bags, same floor).

If a stranger Filipino approaches you on street wherever ignore him do not say one word, just turn around and walk away. Good Filipinos do not approach people in the street!

Once you know all the tricks (3/5 trips down the track) you can have a lot of cheap fun in the Phils. The flips can tell a newbie a mile off, and they can tell an experienced person (like me 44 yrs experience) very quickly. They try the newbie, they don't waste time on the experienced one (You in 3/5 trips time).

Malaysia is a cemetery, compared to the Philippines! Phils is the Disney Land of Sex, but beware, many foreigners in prison for 30 yrs and more (one guy I know is in for 99 yrs) usually cause [CodeWord903] girl. Slow down, take it easy. It looks too easy, BUT there is a dark side to Phils (prison).

[JackLad100]

Hi Aall,

Just wanted to confirm.

Currently is there a International Departure Tax; when you fly out.

I'll be flying back to Malaysia from Cebu.

As this'll be my first visit to Philippines.

It'd be good to know.

If there is a Tax; can you pay by Card?

Many Thanks in Advance.

[Kabul Guy]

Thanks. I subscribed but found only 2 chicks in the philippines fitting my criteria. Must be better for another country.

What is your criteria? I had very good luck there even snagging a 21 year old live in for almost 3 months.

I'm not on there now, getting very good returns from Tinder and PL for less cost.

[NamasteParis]

SA=seekingarrangement.com It is the original sugar baby site.

Thanks. I subscribed but found only 2 chicks in the philippines fitting my criteria. Must be better for another country.

[Kabul Guy]

Excuse me, but what does "SA" stand for?

SA=seekingarrangement.com It is the original sugar baby site.

[GoodEnough]

I understand that there are actually some countries in the world where airports have more than one runway, so that if one shuts down, the other can still be used, thus causing some delays but no cancellations Just a rumor mind you, but there may even be airports in the world that have 3 and even 4 runways.

GE.

[NamasteParis]

Still a pretty good description of who is on what sites. Lots of variation within a site, I have seen hard core hookers on SA and PL and "good" girls on Tinder or even WeChat.

Excuse me, but what does "SA" stand for?

[Kabul Guy]

What do you want?

Hard core hookers after hours? Tinder.

General, younger freelancers? PinaLove.

Employed or "good" girls to fuck on a second date? Cupid.

Obviously a gross simplification, but you get the idea.

Still a pretty good description of who is on what sites. Lots of variation within a site, I have seen hard core hookers on SA and PL and "good" girls on Tinder or even WeChat.

WeChat is more hard core than Tinder but look out for lady-boys there. Tinder has a lot as well, other sites not so much.).

I've also used SA. It has higher class girls looking for longer term relationships with a healthy dose of sugar added. Generally a higher class of girls than the other sites. Not for someone just coming for 2 weeks but pretty good for someone looking for classy arrangements with educated women who know the score. The payment for the Daddies screens out the cheap charlies pretty quick so the girls have some expectations.

Hunt on a couple of them to keep your options open, you will quickly become pretty good at screening out those who are not what you are hunting for.