Manila

[Slippery]

Yea I know of these places, but hesitant to bring dates there due to the area ie beggars, hookers, reputation etc.

You might know of Bellagio Square, but you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Bellagio customers are generally students or younger people with real jobs and careers. I've only been there 30-40 times, but I'm sure a big spender like you has been there even more. Was there last week and had a great time with people and live music. Nobody was misbehaving and it's very safe. I've never so much have been given the eye by a beggar or hooker at Bellagio, and it's well secured at the front and within the premises. It's a great place to take a date, but a cheapskate like you, probably insists on walking there, hence, "beggars, hookers, reputation, etc. ". Sure, there are plenty of beggars and hookers if you're too cheap to take a taxi there, but kindly enlighten all of us with the source of Bellagio purportedly having a "reputation." Ohhhhhhh, you must be talking about the good reputation it has. Stupid me.

You're not fooling anybody Cali Amateur.

[Medellin Kuya]

Belagio Square in Malate, right next to Birch Tower on Bocobo (one block from Robinson's on the Pedro Gil side). One of the places in there I got a bucket for 340; live band on weekends. I would not call BS a pickup place. Try also Super-6 on Padre Faura corner del Pilar (2 blocks from G-Point) for a bucket in the 300-350 range (live band most nights).

Yea I know of these places, but hesitant to bring dates there due to the area ie beggars, hookers, reputation etc.

[WestCoast1]

Need to find some cheap places in Manila for dates. Tired of paying 130-200 p for a RedHorse. Like to get the bucket of 6 for 250 p. Anyone know any lively fun clubs or live music places in Manila which have local pricing?

Belagio Square in Malate, right next to Birch Tower on Bocobo (one block from Robinson's on the Pedro Gil side). One of the places in there I got a bucket for 340; live band on weekends. I would not call BS a pickup place. Try also Super-6 on Padre Faura corner del Pilar (2 blocks from G-Point) for a bucket in the 300-350 range (live band most nights).

[Medellin Kuya]

Finally got around to going on a clubbing / bar date last night. Messaged a girl on skout. We met at Rockwell PowerPlant mall. Getting a taxi to Mandaluyung was a *****. After awhile we finally got one to take us, for 200 p though.

Wanted to check out this place called Rehab Gastro Bar. I really liked this place. Like an entertainment complex. First level had live music. On the second and third they had more seating. There is a small club on the second floor for dancing.

I was the only Westerner there for most the night but an older white Gentleman came after I did. This is a local place. Good prices. Paid 260 p for a bucked of SML.

Need to find some more places like this in Manila. Kind of reminded me of a poor man's MO2 in Cebu.

When we were leaving she said we would drop me off and then she would take the cab to QC. I was just like OK. Once we got to my place I told her to go to her place in the morning. She didn't think to hard about it and out of the taxi we go.

Still batting 100% on fucking on the first night of a clubbing / bar date in the Philippines.

[Medellin Kuya]

Visited an old friend in or near Alabang. She invited me to a club called Stratosphere the other night. As you can imagine, this place was all locals and cheap. Not very big but it gets packed every night supposedly. Might be due to the dancers and the booty dancing contest LOL.

I took a bus from Ayala MRT (I think). Didn't take too long to get there. I had fun.

Need to find some cheap places in Manila for dates. Tired of paying 130-200 p for a RedHorse. Like to get the bucket of 6 for 250 p. Anyone know any lively fun clubs or live music places in Manila which have local pricing?

Oh, another club in that area that is lively on the weekends is Club Coco.

[GoodEnough]

Most countries in the area are depreciating the local currency in relation to the US dollar why is this currency staying so high?

Surely if China can devalue to encourage exports this country can do the same.

Or are the overseas workers who remit holdings to the country stem from going to bankruptcy.

Barra

First of all, the entire Philippine economy is about the size of a small pimple on the ass of an elephant, so a currency depreciation would go largely un-noticed globally. Second, the country exports so little that devaluation would make little difference, and it imports huge quantities of rice and virtually all manufactured goods, so a devaluation would harm importers. Most of the larger importers are controlled by the families who own most of the country and the government would never act against their interests. Finally, natural market forces have driven the local currency to its lowest value vs the dollar in five years.

GE.

[Barry Mundi]

Heading out to Manila tomorrow and am stoked? Thanks for all the advice. Will report when I have time.

I've been prying the internet for information about generic Cialis and of that sort. One source mentioned that Mercury drug stores carries a generic called Andros. Can anyone confirm whether I'd need a prescription or not? Or are there better alternatives?

Used them a while ago in Cainta and my double act failed miserably due to high dose hypoglycemia in the medicine that I bought from this reputable store, admittedly it was a single dose and not the packet.

Buy your medication where you live.

Wrote a report about it a while ago but used the chemical term Hg.

Best bowel clean out I ever had.

Barra

[Barry Mundi]

Most countries in the area are depreciating the local currency in relation to the US dollar why is this currency staying so high?

Surely if China can devalue to encourage exports this country can do the same.

Or are the overseas workers who remit holdings to the country stem from going to bankruptcy.

Barra

[OneIpole]

Anyone know which one is cheaper? I've never used Uber before much less in Manila. Finally downloaded the app. Will use it tomorrow and find out. Ill go to EDSA Ayala terminal from Century City. Going to take a bus down to Alabang to party with some girls at Club Coco.

Uber is awesome. It may be a few more or less but its worth it 100%. No adding money on, no dirty smelly taxi. Aircon works. Safe and no stealing. Plus they always pick you up. No crying traffic, I don't want to go there.

[Simmer]

Thanks MK. I just got to my hotel here (Executive Plaza Hotel) near Robinsons Mall, but before that I stopped by a Mercury Drug store. I asked if the had Rite Med (Sildenafil), but the male pharmacist said I need a prescription and gave me a little smirk. LOL.

I guess I have to visit other pharmacies and ask them.

My one and only attempt in Mall of Asia worked without hiccup. 2nd level (upstairs), at the back, Watsons Pharmacy. Just asked and they offered Pfizer or Rite Med, the former being something like 4 x the price of the latter. Note that Rite Med is the company name, not the drug name, ie Rite Med produce other drugs too.

[Random99]

Uber bases their pricing on demand so at times they can be more expensive. The real question is do you want to be riding in an unregulated and unlicensed vehicle driven by some rookie borrowing his uncle's car!? Uber has a promo where upon downloading the app, your first ride is free up to a certain amount.

Uber is legal in Manila. Unless it's surge pricing, Uber will always be significantly cheaper (and verifiable with a emailed receipt on the breakdown of the cost). Yes, Uber has it's share of rookie drivers, but the normal cabs can be crazy drivers as well.

I've had 50+ rides with Uber in Manila and only 5 have been pretty bad (driver took forever, driver missed my location, etc). If you are going to a random place or pickup location, it might get a little difficult.

[DannyPants0000]

Used Andros on my first 2 trips to Phi. Some drug stores will ask you for a prescription and other will not.

Thanks MK. I just got to my hotel here (Executive Plaza Hotel) near Robinsons Mall, but before that I stopped by a Mercury Drug store. I asked if the had Rite Med (Sildenafil), but the male pharmacist said I need a prescription and gave me a little smirk. LOL.

I guess I have to visit other pharmacies and ask them.

Some things I noticed on my first trip to the Philippines (and some advice):

1.) If you're feeling adventurous and have very little luggage, you can try to take the bus from the airport to EDSA / Taft and take the metro from there.

At the airport, Terminal 3, the bus line starts near Bay 8 (was it 8 Bay? Either way, it's not difficult to find. You take the Route 2 bus towards EDSA / Taft. Fare was only P20.

LRT train to Pedro Gil station was P15.

I made a Filipino friend who helped me tremendously navigating through the streets around there station to find my way into the station.

On the way to EDSA / Taft, there was a shitload of traffic already at 3:30 pm when I got on the bus. Oh, and I passed by the infamous EDSA complex and say Heritage Hotel across the street.

2.) Push your way into and out of the trains. I took the LRT to Pedro Gil Station and oh boy it was jam packed. Again, use the metro if you don't have a lot of luggage.

Honestly, from now on I'll probably just use taxis to avoid the crowds.

Going to try another pharmacy to buy Andros or Rite Med before I start the night. It's already 6:30 pm!

[GoodEnough]

Uber bases their pricing on demand so at times they can be more expensive. The real question is do you want to be riding in an unregulated and unlicensed vehicle driven by some rookie borrowing his uncle's car!? Uber has a promo where upon downloading the app, your first ride is free up to a certain amount.

I use Uber extensively in Manila and I try to avoid e use of cabs. In over a hundred rides I've never had a dangerous driver, a driver who tried to cheat me, or anything other than an excellent experience in a clean, relatively new car. I'd recommend it strongly.

GE.

[Medellin Kuya]

The supermarket in Century City Mall has a great selection of Western food. Some of it is a bit pricey though.

[Medellin Kuya]

Uber bases their pricing on demand so at times they can be more expensive. The real question is do you want to be riding in an unregulated and unlicensed vehicle driven by some rookie borrowing his uncle's car!? Uber has a promo where upon downloading the app, your first ride is free up to a certain amount.

Not worth it if it has the up'd fare price. IMO It was convenient tho. Was at my apartment in like 5 minutes.