Makati

[Member #4643]

I have never been to Manila but I saw a video on youtube by a tourist who walked around P Burgos and was propositioned by lots of women hanging out on the sidewalks outside the bars and nightclubs. They all offered a massage, but when the guy asked about "extras", they all didn't answer, said no, or avoided the question. Are these women all offering only a massage with nothing extra?

Also, some of the comments say those women were all ladyboys, but it's difficult to tell from the video. Is this a safe area to pick up women for straight guys? I mean, it would be a real disappointment to get the come on by one of these women, agree on a price, then find out there is a man on third base back at the hotel room.

About ten years ago, when visiting the Philippines, I used to go to P Burgos every morning for a BBBJ. I would go to a massage place, a girl would be awoken, we would go into a private booth and I would negotiate my morning wake up job. I loved it, except that there was increasing resistance amongst the girls. Apparently, they could get in trouble for offering anything beyond a hand job. A few of them even preferred vaginal intercourse over BBBJ because (they figured) it was quicker. In any case, I do not like to beg, so I stopped doing this. Instead, I now try and arrange a girl to spend the night with me (usually a girl from DIA).

I have tried to get massage girls who are in the streets advertising their massage parlors to commit to extras during regular hours and it has NEVER happened. I have tried many times. This is a real shame because these girls are often extraordinarily beautiful.

As far as transsexuals are concerned, yes, there are plenty in Makati, especially in the streets of P Burgos. Greenbelt also has lots. If in doubt, I suggest you ask. That is what I have done. They almost never lie.

[Mr Enternational]

Are these women all offering only a massage with nothing extra?

Also, some of the comments say those women were all ladyboys, but it's difficult to tell from the video.

If you read back only a couple of pages in this thread, all your questions have already been answered.

[JohnIsFun]

I have never been to Manila but I saw a video on youtube by a tourist who walked around P Burgos and was propositioned by lots of women hanging out on the sidewalks outside the bars and nightclubs. They all offered a massage, but when the guy asked about "extras", they all didn't answer, said no, or avoided the question. Are these women all offering only a massage with nothing extra?

Also, some of the comments say those women were all ladyboys, but it's difficult to tell from the video. Is this a safe area to pick up women for straight guys? I mean, it would be a real disappointment to get the come on by one of these women, agree on a price, then find out there is a man on third base back at the hotel room.

Well if you are looking for massage places the girls in P. Burgos are not recommended. I have not tried but most the reports are of poor service and scams. But like everything else your experience depends on your expectations and the masseur. Well there are lot of lb as well as few freelancer girls walking. The street is more famous for clubs and girlie bars. If massage is your thing I will recommend searching for massage places from the reviews and go there instead of Makati.

As far as finding the third base goes well it's better to make sure before choosing. Because if you find out inside you may be pressurized into still paying at least for the massage. The problem with LB is that some of them really look pretty.

[ShiftTab]

I have never been to Manila but I saw a video on youtube by a tourist who walked around P Burgos and was propositioned by lots of women hanging out on the sidewalks outside the bars and nightclubs. They all offered a massage, but when the guy asked about "extras", they all didn't answer, said no, or avoided the question. Are these women all offering only a massage with nothing extra?

Also, some of the comments say those women were all ladyboys, but it's difficult to tell from the video. Is this a safe area to pick up women for straight guys? I mean, it would be a real disappointment to get the come on by one of these women, agree on a price, then find out there is a man on third base back at the hotel room.

[AussieGaigin]

ANZ has to have one yet. Last time when I left the card in an ATM overseas was not a pleasant experience when it comes to block it.

NAB's implementation is good.

ATMs here won't give you the money until you remove the card.

[CodeName47]

My Australian accounts have a "switch" in the app which allows me to turn "In-store" or "on-line" international card payments on or off.

ANZ has to have one yet. Last time when I left the card in an ATM overseas was not a pleasant experience when it comes to block it.

NAB's implementation is good.

[Albert9989]

On n26 MasterCard you have an app on the phone with instantaneous updates for each operations fine anywhere in the world.

There are also 3 switches, ATM cash drawing yes / no, web payment why / and, international payments why / and.

If all no, card can be only used in shops on payment terminals.

You receive alerts when attempt of debit unauthorized on your app.

You can manage limits also in the app.

Very secure.

No fees on international payments, unlimited ATM use outside my country, exhange rate is the current official one.

But the last options costs 10 euros per month.

[Goferring]

My Australian accounts have a "switch" in the app which allows me to turn "In-store" or "on-line" international card payments on or off.

Aussie cards also now email or SMS you and suspected fraud before totally blocking the card. Bought a suit in Singapore yesterday, a hotel room in Manila today and a massage in Bangkok tomorrow? Just reply 'yes' to the sms alert and no harm done.

[AussieGaigin]

That would be handy to have.

It is quite handy. And very safe.

If the card is mislaid, lost or stolen, you can switch it off without needing to notify the bank immediately. The bank notifies you if anyone attempts to use it while switched off. If it is subsquently recovered you just switch it back on again. If your bank cancels the card, it cannot be reactivated. You have to wait for a new one. Cancelled cards also affect any direct debits / subscriptions attached to them.

Switching it off between uses prevents anyone cloning the card from using it.

[El Ted]

My Australian accounts have a "switch" in the app which allows me to turn "In-store" or "on-line" international card payments on or off.

That would be handy to have.

All the credit card issuers have this feature in my neck of the woods. Regional blocking they call it. You can logon to their web site and turn on and off physical use of your card in different parts of the world (Asia, Africa etc) for a given period.

[Kabul Guy]

My Australian accounts have a "switch" in the app which allows me to turn "In-store" or "on-line" international card payments on or off.

That would be handy to have.

[AussieGaigin]

My Canadian banks no longer take travel notifications, they claim that they have other fraud detection methods that they apply.

My Australian accounts have a "switch" in the app which allows me to turn "In-store" or "on-line" international card payments on or off.

[Radical Guy]

My Canadian banks no longer take travel notifications, they claim that they have other fraud detection methods that they apply.

Capital One credit cards are the same. No travel notification needed.

[ForkTruck]

One of my American banks has done the same, they've even taken the 'travel notification' link off their Account webpage. On the phone they just wish you a good trip.

My AMEX no longer takes travel notifications, They told me when I book a flight with the AMEX card they know where I am going and not to bother calling them.

[WestCoast1]

My Canadian banks no longer take travel notifications, they claim that they have other fraud detection methods that they apply.

One of my American banks has done the same, they've even taken the 'travel notification' link off their Account webpage. On the phone they just wish you a good trip.