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WestCoast1
07-25-25, 15:56
They put the money in then take it right back out. They only need to show proof that it was there. If you are applying on your own then you will need to do those things, but the visa companies have their ways.Yes. My nose smelled something fishy.
WestCoast1
07-27-25, 07:21
The Filipina Pea is back. Current video regarding SRRV changes. Deposit amounts are going up, from $10,000 USD (with minimum pension of $800/ month if single, or $1,000 if married) to $15,000. And from $20,000 USD (w / out pension) to $30,000. That's the bad news.
Good news is that the minimum age to apply is going down, from age 50 to age 40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5LYEnOb-os
WestCoast1
07-28-25, 01:19
The Filipina Pea is back. Current video regarding SRRV changes. Deposit amounts are going up, from $10,000 USD (with minimum pension of $800/ month if single, or $1,000 if married) to $15,000. And from $20,000 USD (w / out pension) to $30,000. That's the bad news.
Good news is that the minimum age to apply is going down, from age 50 to age 40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5LYEnOb-osRegarding this video. The video is The Pea, and an agency guy, chatting about changes to the SRRV system. However, in the comments section below the video, are both comments regarding SRRV, and also comments about the difficulties of being an immigrant in Phils (specifically, being jailed for making locals angry), and those posters are suggesting that visitors stay out of Philippines. Without casting any aspersions on the merits of said comments, its interesting to draw the parallel between those comments and the 40% reduction in visitors since covid (that shows little indication of improvement) as documented here on the board. The very first comment is about this, even before anyone comments on SRRV.
See attached pics for some of the comments. There's a lot of anti-Phils sentiment out there. Given the country's previous long-standing negatives: terrible infrastructure, government corruption, and so forth; its little wonder tourism has stumbled.
See attached pics for some of the comments. There's a lot of anti-Phils sentiment out there. Given the country's previous long-standing negatives: terrible infrastructure, government corruption, and so forth; its little wonder tourism has stumbled.Good to read your reports are back on script. I was starting to get worried when you were reporting on provincial hotties and cut price freelancers. Now we just have to work on Sir Ugly and his very unhelpful comments of endless threesomes and horny bisexual neighbours. How are these in any way constructive or of assistance??
Remember, the story is that the Philippines is a very scary place, that all the girls are fat and ugly and now asking exorbitant fees. Oh, don't forget they the recent HIV panic means that everyone is now insisting on covered everything.
Reports of guys disappearing into the provinces and fucking hot 19 yo's until their old age and stamina sends them into a coma are totally false and misleading.
ID appreciate if we could keep reports coming on the dangers and lack of fair priced pussy.
Cheers. G. 🤣.
See attached pics for some of the comments. There's a lot of anti-Phils sentiment out there. Given the country's previous long-standing negatives: terrible infrastructure, government corruption, and so forth; its little wonder tourism has stumbled.All jokes aside, many of the old favourite countries are falling out of favour. Maybe they were too good for too long?? More punters means more demand, higher costs, worst FX rates, more golden pussies and less acceptance by civilians and politicians.
Thailand, Philippines, Colombia etc are all seeing some pushback in favour of the new kids in the block.
Vietnam or Kenya anyone??
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
07-28-25, 08:08
All jokes aside, many of the old favourite countries are falling out of favour. Maybe they were too good for too long?? More punters means more demand, higher costs, worst FX rates, more golden pussies and less acceptance by civilians and politicians.
Thailand, Philippines, Colombia etc are all seeing some pushback in favour of the new kids in the block.
Vietnam or Kenya anyone??
Enjoy. G.Actually (see graph), Thailand isn't doing so bad. They are at about 90% of pre-covid tourist levels. Phils is hanging at 60%.
https://www.thaiwebsites.com/tourism.asp
Vietnam or Kenya anyone?? Enjoy. G.Interesting. Met the most stunning Kenyan girl via work the other day. I did Jamaica when I was in my twenties and had a blast. They said, "Once you have black, you don't go back. ".
But you can always move on to other items on the menu.
Remember, the story is that the Philippines is a very scary place, that all the girls are fat and ugly and now asking exorbitant fees. Oh, don't forget they the recent HIV panic means that everyone is now insisting on covered everything. Reports of guys disappearing into the provinces and fucking hot 19 yo's until their old age and stamina sends them into a coma are totally false and misleading. ID appreciate if we could keep reports coming on the dangers and lack of fair priced pussy. Cheers. G. 🤣.Oh, I have to agree G, The Phils is an absolute waste of time (when the hotels won't let you leave until they've done the room check).
It can be scary too, when the hottie you just met late at night, when the Tanduay has kicked in, and you realize that Jane is actually called Juan.
It's terrible that these fat and ugly Pina girls will sleep with me without considering protection.
Terrible, only because I'm in my fifties now, and they all seem to be pretty fit and great in the sack and I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me.
Yes they're all really expensive. If you want it that way.
Best to believe all the negative comments those read about Pinas and leave the rest of us to do the dirty work and do it for the team.
_Phil.
Actually (see graph), Thailand isn't doing so bad. They are at about 90% of pre-covid tourist levels. Phils is hanging at 60%.
https://www.thaiwebsites.com/tourism.aspInteresting. I guess I should have said there has been push back by old broke white guys. Most of the countries that I travel to have seen an influx of Indians, much to the chagrin of the traditional white monger.
I'll admit I get a laugh when white guys, who have always used their buying power vs local girls, see the tables turn and face free spenders from other areas. Surely the solution is simple: pony up and start spending the same amount of cash so that they aren't out bid. It's not rocket science. LOL.
For the Philippines, having Koreans bleed out after being shot in broad daylight isn't a good look.
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
07-29-25, 06:54
Good to read your reports are back on script. I was starting to get worried when you were reporting on provincial hotties and cut price freelancers. Rumors. All rumors.
Reports of guys disappearing into the provinces and fucking hot 19 yo's until their old age and stamina sends them into a coma are totally false and misleading.You find a province girl, say, in north-central Luzon. Small, nicely figured. Nineteen. Deep, dark, warm mocha skin. Beautiful face. Small-town mentality. Shy (at first). Willing to meet (after a chunk of discussion between myself, the girl, and one of her friends) well away from home, thru the Friends & Family program. For years she busses to meet you when you are in AC. Initially shy to sex. But later. Ohhhhhh. . . Later. Becomes eager to learn new stuff. Her ever-growing nawty side includes extreme narcissism, and loves being recorded. Never met a mirror she didn't like. Sub 5-footer learns to 3-hole, and to enjoy making private vids. Happy to spend a weekend in Manila. You thought you'd died and gone off to the Almighty. Everything goes to plan for almost 8 years, till she gets preggers and decides she has to stop the party and go be a good mom. Alas, have camera, will travel. T'would all be a dream, except for the pics and vids. . .
No. No. Its incredulous. Never had a chance of happening.
Now we just have to work on Sir Ugly and his very unhelpful comments of endless threesomes and horny bisexual neighbours. How are these in any way constructive or of assistance??That f*cker OAU. Locals must be picking up on his success. Can't tell you how difficult it is for me here in my province. Two bisexuals live next door. Their bisexual window is directly across from my hetero window. They go at it ALL NIGHT LONG sometimes, slurping away. The moaning. Sometimes it sounds like 2 pigs wrestling. Can't get any sleep. Can only dream of it. Or wait until OAU's next post. F*cker.
Interesting. Met the most stunning Kenyan girl via work the other day. I did Jamaica when I was in my twenties and had a blast. They said, "Once you have black, you don't go back. ".
But you can always move on to other items on the menu.
Oh, I have to agree G, The Phils is an absolute waste of time (when the hotels won't let you leave until they've done the room check).
It can be scary too, when the hottie you just met late at night, when the Tanduay has kicked in, and you realize that Jane is actually called Juan.
It's terrible that these fat and ugly Pina girls will sleep with me without considering protection.
Terrible, only because I'm in my fifties now, and they all seem to be pretty fit and great in the sack and I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me.
Yes they're all really expensive. If you want it that way.
Best to believe all the negative comments those read about Pinas and leave the rest of us to do the dirty work and do it for the team.
_Phil.You got it right.
Koreans have taken over Philippines. No more hot dogs and hamburgers on the menu. If it is then Kim Chi is piled up on top.
No more 1984 prices for anything.
Outrageous lady drink prices. Forget new barfine prices.
Don't come!
WestCoast1
07-30-25, 04:49
For the Philippines, having Koreans bleed out after being shot in broad daylight isn't a good look.
Enjoy. G.Forgot to mention. While I was researching that Thailand graph, there were articles mentioning a sudden drop in Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, mostly due to safety concerns. One article below. An interesting thought: Even with the reduced number of Chinese entering Thailand this year (extrapolating will be about 5 million). That 5 million will be about the same as the total number of all tourists entering Philippines this year.
https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/the-profound-reasons-behind-the-sharp-decline-of-chinese-tourists-to-thailand-a-recovery-that-could-take-years-500277
That 5 million will be about the same as the total number of all tourists entering Philippines this year.
The figures quoted for "tourists" entering the Philippines includes all foreign passport holders. I have been living here for 28 years now, and I have re-entered the PH 6 times this year after working out of the country. All businesspeople entering the PH are also counted. Each AC weekend visitor from adjacent countries is counted too.
My guess is that genuine tourists (people who have no attachment here but who visit for the scenery and beaches), would be under 1 million (as I said, that's a guess).
WestCoast1
07-30-25, 09:23
The figures quoted for "tourists" entering the Philippines includes all foreign passport holders. I have been living here for 28 years now, and I have re-entered the PH 6 times this year after working out of the country. All businesspeople entering the PH are also counted. Each AC weekend visitor from adjacent countries is counted too.
My guess is that genuine tourists (people who have no attachment here but who visit for the scenery and beaches), would be under 1 million (as I said, that's a guess).Good catch.
Not sure why, but I would have thought the Immigration department would have separated out from the 'tourist' category the non-tourists as permanent residents, such as 13-category and depositors (ie SRRV). I would guess it pads the tourist numbers (as do non-tourist foreigners here on student, work, business, or diplomatic visas).
Its also possible other countries do similar.
The figures quoted for "tourists" entering the Philippines includes all foreign passport holders. I have been living here for 28 years now, and I have re-entered the PH 6 times this year after working out of the country. All businesspeople entering the PH are also counted. Each AC weekend visitor from adjacent countries is counted too.
My guess is that genuine tourists (people who have no attachment here but who visit for the scenery and beaches), would be under 1 million (as I said, that's a guess).https://immigration.gov.ph/bi-says-153k-aliens-took-part-in-2024-annual-report/ They do try to keeop track of foreigners but might have a separate mnunmber of passports stamped, thus accounting for your 6 tourist visits this year.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1240164 Here isd the Ph government boasting about their numbers. Ohter links tell a different story abnd give South Korea as the main source of tourists. For my money, Tailand, Malaysia, Singapore etc are miles ahread on geting $$ from tourists.
Miss MaryHinge
07-30-25, 11:12
I'm looking for the experts' input on the best place for a first timer to the Philippines.
My Vietnam visa expires mid September and I'd like to do a visa run and have a break in a nearby 'friendly' country. It could equally be Thailand but I've been there quite a bit and know the scene. As some of you might know, VN is pretty cheap (accom. , food, drinks, transport) etc if not great for mongering outside of the two major cities. So, for a week where would be recommended please for choice of P4 P, considering I'll probably be flying to Manila direct, and I could connect there or stay there. Cheers.
WestCoast1
07-30-25, 13:35
Thoughts on Jarango's news article. Its from December 2024. The article talks about tourism success in terms of days spent in-country going up per visitor, and in pesos spent. From the article:
The Philippines targets to reach at least 7.7 million foreign tourists by yearend, a number now seemingly unlikely to be achieved with arrivals still at 5.64 million as of Dec. 15.
SNIP. I think 5. 5 million non-pinoy arrivals was what the BI reported for last year.
Tourism had been a major economic driver, with a contribution of about PHP4.34 trillion or 17.9 percent to the GDP in 2023.
The article seems to equate 'tourism' with inbound foreigners. RK has before presented evidence that most tourist pesos are spent by domestic-traveling Filipinos, not by foreigners. If 17.9% of GDP is from tourism, I am guessing that traveling pinoy spend a larger chunk of that than 2-week warriors.
Transporter
07-30-25, 17:38
My Vietnam visa expires mid September and I'd like to do a visa run and have a break in a nearby 'friendly' country. It could equally be Thailand but I've been there quite a bit and know the scene. As some of you might know, VN is pretty cheap (accom. , food, drinks, transport) etc if not great for mongering outside of the two major cities. So, for a week where would be recommended please for choice of P4 P, considering I'll probably be flying to Manila direct, and I could connect there or stay there. Cheers.I will assume that thai, cambo, Laos you have frequented enough and are looking for a diff scene, so that leaves indo, malay, and pi (India and China on the outskirts). PI has one great appeal, and that is they speak english, if that is not a concern then me personally I would choose either China or indo.
I'm looking for the experts' input on the best place for a first timer to the Philippines.
My Vietnam visa expires mid September and I'd like to do a visa run and have a break in a nearby 'friendly' country. It could equally be Thailand but I've been there quite a bit and know the scene. As some of you might know, VN is pretty cheap (accom. , food, drinks, transport) etc if not great for mongering outside of the two major cities. So, for a week where would be recommended please for choice of P4 P, considering I'll probably be flying to Manila direct, and I could connect there or stay there. Cheers.You don't say what you're preferences are.
If you just want endless cheap fucks then go to Jakarta, get a hotel near Classic and drown in $25 fucks. Note that, as a city, Jakarta sucks though.
If you want fucks with big city entertainment and things to do, then go to Manila, stay in Makati and hit the clubs and online.
If you want fucks with beaches and islands, go to Cebu City. Stay near Ayala Mall, hit the clubs and online and take your favourite (s) for day tours to Bohol, Moalboal, Malapascua etc.
Enjoy. G.
MrPalmerAcc
07-31-25, 02:42
I'm looking for the experts' input on the best place for a first timer to the Philippines.
My Vietnam visa expires mid September and I'd like to do a visa run and have a break in a nearby 'friendly' country. It could equally be Thailand but I've been there quite a bit and know the scene. As some of you might know, VN is pretty cheap (accom. , food, drinks, transport) etc if not great for mongering outside of the two major cities. So, for a week where would be recommended please for choice of P4 P, considering I'll probably be flying to Manila direct, and I could connect there or stay there. Cheers.Check out Barrio Barreto in Subic Bay or Puerto Galera. Both are low key and relatively close to Manila. Subic Bay seems to be one of the few places where everything is still made for Americans and no Korean influence.
http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?1010-Subic-City-(Subic-Bay).
Miss MaryHinge
07-31-25, 10:40
I will assume that thai, cambo, Laos you have frequented enough and are looking for a diff scene, so that leaves indo, malay, and pi (India and China on the outskirts). PI has one great appeal, and that is they speak english, if that is not a concern then me personally I would choose either China or indo.The language barrier isn't a deal breaker but if English is an easy option I'd prefer. Not been to Laos or Cambodia actually. Would you rate either or both of these over PH, Indo?
You don't say what you're preferences are.
If you just want endless cheap fucks then go to Jakarta, get a hotel near Classic and drown in $25 fucks. Note that, as a city, Jakarta sucks though.
If you want fucks with big city entertainment and things to do, then go to Manila, stay in Makati and hit the clubs and online.
If you want fucks with beaches and islands, go to Cebu City. Stay near Ayala Mall, hit the clubs and online and take your favourite (s) for day tours to Bohol, Moalboal, Malapascua etc.
Enjoy. G.Thanks, the second and third options sound doable. Though ferries don't agree with me. I generally lean toward cheaper fucks, SWs, online etc. No love for Malaysia?
Will weigh up these possibles.
Transporter
07-31-25, 11:02
If language is a no biggie, then Indo.
Expat American
07-31-25, 11:11
You don't say what you're preferences are.
If you just want endless cheap fucks then go to Jakarta, get a hotel near Classic and drown in $25 fucks. Note that, as a city, Jakarta sucks though.
If you want fucks with big city entertainment and things to do, then go to Manila, stay in Makati and hit the clubs and online.
If you want fucks with beaches and islands, go to Cebu City. Stay near Ayala Mall, hit the clubs and online and take your favourite (s) for day tours to Bohol, Moalboal, Malapascua etc.
Enjoy. G.I'm glad you and others think that Jakarta as a city sucks. It keeps the hordes away as it is not a tourist city. But for those who know, it has some amazing food and plenty to do if you look. Its not a Bangkok but to me its a lot better than Manila.
You don't say what you're preferences are.
If you just want endless cheap fucks then go to Jakarta, get a hotel near Classic and drown in $25 fucks. Note that, as a city, Jakarta sucks though. Enjoy. G.
I'm glad you and others think that Jakarta as a city sucks. It keeps the hordes away as it is not a tourist city. But for those who know, it has some amazing food and plenty to do if you look. Its not a Bangkok but to me its a lot better than Manila.Although I'm absolutely happy with The Phils and it's basically now a second home to me, I'm always open to other options.
Yes I agree Expat, Manila's not great, but it's just a bedroom action destination for me upon arrival and departure whilst I travel elsewhere in-between. And over time it has delivered some great finds.
As for Indonesia, I've never considered it, as it's the usual 'general holiday' destination for Australian tourists in Bali, and their actions there have been fairly disgraceful. And why would I want to hang around with a bunch of wasted fellow Aussies.
I have never considered Jakarta, but I need a nice spot to go to outside of the major cities when I travel. The Islands in The Phils provide that.
I've also never had a problem with authority in The Phils. A Bakla started screaming at me on one trip in Makati because I refused its advances. In Taglog she / he grabbed the attention of a police officer and I thought, "Oh Fuck, it's going to say I tried to rape it, or something. ".
The officer was really great, and when I told him I didn't want to fuck a bloke, and loved the Pina's, he sorted things out.
I don't think the same thing would happen in Indonesia for an Australian. Unfortunately, too many Australians have set a bad example there in the past. I'm happy where I am in The Phils.
Thoughts?
Just my experience_Phil.
Expat American
07-31-25, 17:20
Although I'm absolutely happy with The Phils and it's basically now a second home to me, I'm always open to other options.
Yes I agree Expat, Manila's not great, but it's just a bedroom action destination for me upon arrival and departure whilst I travel elsewhere in-between. And over time it has delivered some great finds.
As for Indonesia, I've never considered it, as it's the usual 'general holiday' destination for Australian tourists in Bali, and their actions there have been fairly disgraceful. And why would I want to hang around with a bunch of wasted fellow Aussies.
I have never considered Jakarta, but I need a nice spot to go to outside of the major cities when I travel. The Islands in The Phils provide that.
I've also never had a problem with authority in The Phils. A Bakla started screaming at me on one trip in Makati because I refused its advances. In Taglog she / he grabbed the attention of a police officer and I thought, "Oh Fuck, it's going to say I tried to rape it, or something..Jakarta and Bali may as well be completely different countries. I don't see many white people in Jakarta in general, Aussie or not. Bali is like Thailand as in its a well known busy tourist destination with all that goes along with it. Jakarta is not. Jakarta is not well connected by air (compared to say Bangkok or HCM City etc) and usually takes a connection or two to get there. I'm lucky to live in Singapore so its a quick hour flight for me.
I used to go the Phils as my default destination for almost 15 years but its gone way downhill and the girls attitudes have dropped significantly. Indo girls are how Filipinas used to be, by and large sweet and submissive. Language of course is the difference but there are educated Indo girls who speak great English but they don't work in the $25 fuck factories.
I've never had any encounter with the authorities and don't plan to so can't comment on that.
Transporter
07-31-25, 19:10
Although many may think of Bali when Indo is mentioned, and its a great place, 30 years ago it was when I was still surfing, it was a high priority destination. But for our hobby I wouldn't even put it on the map. Don't misunderstand, our hobby does exist there and if it was the only place I could go, I would make do and be satisfied. But yes as pointed out you want to start mapping out your adventures in Jakarta. If this was precovid, I would have to admit I prefer batam over Jakarta simply because of the damn traffic. Choices are better and more abundant in Jakarta, but the traffic there is also worse than manila or bkk. Keep in mind this is only my personal opinion I still regularly prefer to travel to manila because it is simple for me. In manila I have a condo that I stay at, I have decades of networks to draw upon, and from experience I know how to use my time and plan wisely. With all that being said, if you put in the time and get over the initial curve, you will be way more productive in Jakarta.
As for Indonesia, I've never considered it, as it's the usual 'general holiday' destination for Australian tourists in Bali, and their actions there have been fairly disgraceful. And why would I want to hang around with a bunch of wasted fellow Aussies.
I have never considered Jakarta, but I need a nice spot to go to outside of the major cities when I travel. The Islands in The Phils provide that.
Just my experience_Phil.A pro tip is to combine the two and take a girl from Jakarta to Bali. For the price of a bikini and a few gifts for friends back home, many girls will jump at the chance.
The same is definitely possible in the Philippines. Cebu to the beaches or Bohol. Manila to Palawan or Boracay. Lots of options.
The best thing is that there is no need to rely on hardened working girls. Many good girls would enjoy a long weekend away and will be sure to say thanks when away from family and gossiping friends.
Just don't commit to too long. I find a few days is Goldilocks just right, maybe a week for a known girl. More than that and things always seem to spiral out of control.
Enjoy. G.
The same is definitely possible in the Philippines. Cebu to the beaches or Bohol. Manila to Palawan or Boracay. Lots of options.
The best thing is that there is no need to rely on hardened working girls. Just don't commit to too long. I find a few days is Goldilocks just right, maybe a week for a known girl. More than that and things always seem to spiral out of control.
Enjoy. G.Thanks G,
Have done the Boracay gig a few times now and definitely not with typical bar girls. And it has been very fruitful.
I can appreciate how things can spiral out of control, as I had a contact a year or so ago who was fantastic, but once you mixed her with Red Horse, things got a little ugly.
Happily sticking to The Phils and wouldn't bother with Indo.
All my needs are fulfilled there and every journey offers a unique surprise.
_Phil.
Thanks G,
Have done the Boracay gig a few times now and definitely not with typical bar girls. And it has been very fruitful.
I can appreciate how things can spiral out of control, as I had a contact a year or so ago who was fantastic, but once you mixed her with Red Horse, things got a little ugly.
Happily sticking to The Phils and wouldn't bother with Indo.
All my needs are fulfilled there and every journey offers a unique surprise.
_Phil.My Bad. I realise you have a pretty good system down and no need to go roaming. My reply was more directed at the original poster, Miss Mary.
Cheers. G.
Miss MaryHinge
08-03-25, 05:12
Thanks for the thoughts on the various places and suggestions.
I'm torn a bit between Manila and Jakarta.
The former has direct flights from DaNang, the latter 1 connection, and a visa payment (VOA) for up to 30 days.
Does anyone know of any pharmacies in Cebu where I can obtain some antibiotics without a prescription?? I tried a couple last time I was there, and no luck. Also, does anyone know a good driver who can pick me up at the airport in Cebu?
Thanks.
Does anyone know of any pharmacies in Cebu where I can obtain some antibiotics without a prescription?? I tried a couple last time I was there, and no luck. Also, does anyone know a good driver who can pick me up at the airport in Cebu?
Thanks.Lots of questions re Cebu. No field reports. Have you ever been to Cebu?
There are some pharmacies that will sell without a prescription. How seeing a Doctor for a prescription?
Lots of questions re Cebu. No field reports. Have you ever been to Cebu?
There are some pharmacies that will sell without a prescription. How seeing a Doctor for a prescription?Of course, I've been to Cebu. I have done a field report. Two questions are not a lot of questions. You don't have to be a jerk about asking a simple question.
Does anyone know of any pharmacies in Cebu where I can obtain some antibiotics without a prescription?? I tried a couple last time I was there, and no luck. Also, does anyone know a good driver who can pick me up at the airport in Cebu?
Thanks.Many pharmacies will sell you most prescription drugs W / O an RX. Just approach nicely with some confidence.
Arriving in Cebu you exit the airport, ignore all taxi touts, follow signs to taxi stand, grab a slip from dispatcher and a white cab and off you go. Now you have a good driver.
First time in Cebu?
Many pharmacies will sell you most prescription drugs W / O an RX. Just approach nicely with some confidence.
Arriving in Cebu you exit the airport, ignore all taxi touts, follow signs to taxi stand, grab a slip from dispatcher and a white cab and off you go. Now you have a good driver.
First time in Cebu?No, I was there last year, but the hotel picked me up. I went to several pharmacies last time by Ayala Mall and no luck getting antibiotics.
Thanks for your info. I'll be there Monday.
No, I was there last year, but the hotel picked me up. I went to several pharmacies last time by Ayala Mall and no luck getting antibiotics.
Thanks for your info. I'll be there Monday.Try pharamacies in bit more off beat locations, ideally smaller with just a few younger staff. Just act friendly and with confidence. You'll get your RX.
Enjoy Cebu!
Of course, I've been to Cebu. I have done a field report. Two questions are not a lot of questions. You don't have to be a jerk about asking a simple question.As I said go see a doctor and get a prescription for antibiotics. Visit will cost you P400 - 600. Tell the doctor you get sinus infections from the pollution and need some on hand because you travel a lot.
Now pay attention. If you show the pharmacy the paper prescription they will check it off as completed. Take a picture of the prescription and show it to the pharmacy and they will fill it. Nothing stops you from using the same picture over and over again at different pharmacies. If one refuses then go on to the next pharmacy.
Be sure to thank this jerk later.
Try pharamacies in bit more off beat locations, ideally smaller with just a few younger staff. Just act friendly and with confidence. You'll get your RX.
Enjoy Cebu!Thanks, I appreciate it.
WestCoast1
08-10-25, 00:57
Now pay attention. If you show the pharmacy the paper prescription they will check it off as completed. Take a picture of the prescription and show it to the pharmacy and they will fill it. Nothing stops you from using the same picture over and over again at different pharmacies. If one refuses then go on to the next pharmacy.Many pharmacists fill my prescriptions in Phils without ever marking or confiscating the original prescription sheet from the doctor. They often leave it on the counter when attending to the next customer, and I pocket it as I walk away. Or alternately they leave it on the counter as they walk in the back to check the stock, and I pocket it at that time. Can use the same one repeatedly.
Be sure to thank this jerk later.I have thanked so many jerks on this board.
Mr Enternational
08-10-25, 15:48
Many pharmacists fill my prescriptions in Phils without ever marking or confiscating the original prescription sheet from the doctor.I went to Watson's at SM Clark and they did not mark anything on mine.
Wandering23
08-10-25, 23:22
I went to Watson's at SM Clark and they did not mark anything on mine.Why are you getting a prescription to be proactive about getting a infection and take something to prevent it.
WestCoast1
08-11-25, 04:48
Why are you getting a prescription to be proactive about getting a infection and take something to prevent it.Its prophylactic, preventative. From the American Heritage Dictionary:
prophylactic /prō″fə-lăk′tĭk, prŏf″ə-/
adjective
Acting to defend against or prevent something, especially disease; protective.
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.
Defending or preserving from disease; preventive.
Similar: preventive
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Standard western thinking is that you get an antibiotic *after* you contract an infection and get symptoms. See also prophylaxis /prō″fə-lăk′sĭs, prŏf″ə-/; to treat it *before* it can get started.
Mr Enternational
08-11-25, 11:31
Why are you getting a prescription to be proactive about getting a infection and take something to prevent it.No. My prescription was pain medication from an orthopedic doctor, not to prevent any infections.
WestCoast1
08-12-25, 12:47
Smart Girl Philippines, 9 funny things filipinas do. #1 my fav.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8wrTf14Gcco
A good little video for those thinking of marrying one.
She makes a few interesting points. Go to the bar for $70.
Apologies if someone's posted it before.
I like her style _ Phil.
https://youtu.be/3DeK6ifVS7o
Smart Girl Philippines, 9 funny things filipinas do. #1 my fav.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8wrTf14GccoFunny you say that Westie. I can't recall it ever being a voluntary option _ Phil.
WestCoast1
08-13-25, 00:46
Funny you say that Westie. I can't recall it ever being a voluntary option _ Phil.For the creampie lovers out there.
FuriousGeorge
08-13-25, 06:25
You've just specified 100% of the male population.
For the creampie lovers out there.
Old And Ugly
08-13-25, 06:58
You've just specified 100% of the male population.I like CIM, is more visually satisfying.
WestCoast1
08-13-25, 07:06
For the creampie lovers out there.
You've just specified 100% of the male population.Not quite. There is the occasional post, or I get the occasional msg from someone who complains that showing such is disrespectful. Or the sign of a small mind (my mind; which can't be argued with).
FuriousGeorge
08-13-25, 07:27
Can't relate. Also, if cumming in mouths or asses was objectively better than vaginas, the human race would die out. I rest my case.
Not quite. There is the occasional post, or I get the occasional msg from someone who complains that showing such is disrespectful. Or the sign of a small mind (my mind; which can't be argued with).
Can't relate. Also, if cumming in mouths or asses was objectively better than vaginas, the human race would die out. I rest my case.It's been a long time since I've had sex to procreate.
It must be only me and dolphins getting it on for fun and giggles.
G.
WestCoast1
08-17-25, 06:05
From Smart Girl Philippines (Irish): Little Shampoo Packets, short vid (few minutes).
She uses the analogy of pinay preferring small sachets of shampoo vs a larger bottle. The reason: While the bottle a better value per ML or ounce, it also costs a lot more and buying such bottle indicates that the buyer is, by definition, looking to the future. And filipinos don't normally do that. They don't think about yesterday, and they don't often consider tomorrow. Their needs are NOW. This failure to look into the future regarding small / large purchases is indicative of how filipinos think in general, and should clue you in as to how much money you give them at any one time. From the video:
"She's thinking about TODAY. How can she get money TODAY. How can she solve her problems TODAY. How can she get what she wants TODAY. How is she going to eat rice TODAY"?
"Never give her a big amount of money, because it will be gone in two days. Filipinas don't generally save money. So smart guys only give small amounts of money, similar to those shampoo packets. It just needs to be enough for today. All your efforts and everything you did for her yesterday are just simply an empty shampoo packet. All your promises about tomorrow are just meaningless because it doesn't help solve any problems RIGHT NOW". Emphasis mine.
Think smaller amounts, given more often.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1wxnedFVh1s
WestCoast1
08-17-25, 06:11
Also, if cumming in mouths or asses was objectively better than vaginas, the human race would die out.I think this excludes the bi-gay community, who are also part of this board.
On occasion, I find it subjectively better. Or, even putting the spunk on her face.
She only needs a handful of poon spunks in her life to procreate. The other 98% of her sex life is normally spent trying *not* to get preggers.
Trevor2522
08-18-25, 18:59
Mammalian males generally range in a spectrum from alpha males to lower tiers, awaiting their chance to rise to the top of the mating game. Alphas may only last a season or two.
Modern humans are the physical weaklings of the mammalian kingdom, especially since the transition from hunter-gathering to settled, grain-based agriculture. Their diets became deficient in cholesterol and saturated fats: vital to gestating mothers.
With insufficient, hormone-producing lipids, the second-trimester testosterone cascade, intended to masculinise male, fetal brains, would fall into a sub-optimal spectrum. This would manifest, especially from puberty, as genetic males becoming effeminate, attracted to other males, and unlikely to reproduce: a perfect scenario for the depopulationist banksters, who control world politics.
Additional factors contributing to male feminisation are vaccines, environmental estrogens, plastics, junk food, mercury dental fillings, communication frequencies, fluoride and aerial geo-engineering ('chemtrails'). Mothers' consumption of sugar, which is high in Thailand, is linked to the same 'ladyboy-syndrome' in their offspring, plus a higher cultural acceptance than in the Philippines. Poorer Thais eat a rice-sugar-wheat diet, with only a few scraps of meat thrown in, and the propagandised craze for vegan/vegetarianism, which only makes matters worse.
Ohhh, fuxk me! Excuse the expression. Guys, are we still on the gay sex?
FuriousGeorge
08-19-25, 06:53
Subjectively better, I agree. There are occasions where it can be fun. I'm done procreating also. But I stand by my assertion that cumming in a vagina is nature's way of reinforcing the statement "yes, good job".
And now, hold my beer while I mute the tinfoil hat community of this message board.
I think this excludes the bi-gay community, who are also part of this board.
On occasion, I find it subjectively better. Or, even putting the spunk on her face.
She only needs a handful of poon spunks in her life to procreate. The other 98% of her sex life is normally spent trying *not* to get preggers.
WestCoast1
08-19-25, 10:54
But I stand by my assertion that cumming in a vagina is nature's way of reinforcing the statement "yes, good job".Concur.
And something for the creampie-muff-lovers out there.
WestCoast1
08-24-25, 11:36
Well. PAL is having their occasional seat sale. Or so it appears, Aug 15-31. Was browsing flights / prices, trying to fly from a southern island province to Manila, and return. Total flight cost (before choosing a seat, ordering a meal, or purchasing their insurance) is p13 k. Bit steep for a 70-minute flight on sale. See pics. Also check that ticketing service price, p900. Bit on the nose for a non-human, web purchase.
Well. PAL is having their occasional seat sale. Or so it appears, Aug 15-31. Was browsing flights / prices, trying to fly from a southern island province to Manila, and return. Total flight cost (before choosing a seat, ordering a meal, or purchasing their insurance) is p13 k. Bit steep for a 70-minute flight on sale.They're doing it all the time Westie.
Buy the time you find a flight at their advertised sale price, you could have flown return from Manila to Europe.
And I'm a long time Mabuhay Miles member, not that it really means anything.
Recently a new player (Jetstar) joined the Australia Phils route offering really cheap fares. I picked up one for AUD $600+ (USD $385) return.
Next thing you know, PA & CP shit themselves and offer similar seat sales.
Wow! 13 K. That's about half a dozen freelancers for me.
I'd personally give a trip to MNL a miss and stay home and lick some Pina pussy at that price.
_ Phil.
Old And Ugly
08-24-25, 17:34
Well. PAL is having their occasional seat sale. Or so it appears, Aug 15-31. Was browsing flights / prices, trying to fly from a southern island province to Manila, and return. Total flight cost (before choosing a seat, ordering a meal, or purchasing their insurance) is p13 k. Bit steep for a 70-minute flight on sale. See pics. Also check that ticketing service price, p900. Bit on the nose for a non-human, web purchase.To me PAL is an overpriced airline, I always use CP or AirAsia, and internationally, whatever is cheap at the moment. I got the promotions many times, they are real, but you'll always have to pay all the taxes and fees on top of the ticket price. For example for 1 P ticket you'll end up paying 1800 P after fees and services.
WestCoast1
08-27-25, 07:28
Smart Girl Philippines, Irish, shares 7 ways to keep a Filipina's legs open for you (panty triggers).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d3b0YdCVTg
Smart Girl Philippines, Irish, shares 7 ways to keep a Filipina's legs open for you (panty triggers).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d3b0YdCVTgYes Westie,
This girl Irish is good.
Well worth it for some of the newer guys to The Phils to spend some time on her YT channel.
_ Phil.
All.
Has anyone used a good bag storage facility in makati / Manila or in the airport area? I am working on a FWB option to Davao for 2 days. I don't feel like lugging my baggage to Davao and back. Experience with any facility that is safe?
All.
Has anyone used a good bag storage facility in makati / Manila or in the airport area? I am working on a FWB option to Davao for 2 days. I don't feel like lugging my baggage to Davao and back. Experience with any facility that is safe?To Davao and back?? Just leave your bags at the hotel. They all have storage facilities. Some charge a couple of bucks. Some don't. Especially if you tell them your coming back in a few days.
A lot easier than taxis and lugging your bags to a dedicated storage facility and then having to do it all again to collect them.
Enjoy. G.
Old And Ugly
09-01-25, 22:44
I need a change, I want to go live in Thailand for 2-3-6 months, been there many times, but always for max few weeks in one place, and behaving like a visitor.
Any suggestions about nice cheap places with beautiful beaches, not overrun with tourists, where mongering is easily available? I will go without the GF, she's not of much help in TH, actually I did better without her last time in June. I'm not going to ask in the TH forum because the mindset there is "wham, bam, thank you mam" one hour in a room in the back of the bar. I have few places in mind, but you'll never know what hidden knowledge, "the kind they don't teach out in college" I may get from fellow mongerers here.
I need a change, I want to go live in Thailand for 2-3-6 months, been there many times, but always for max few weeks in one place, and behaving like a visitor.
Any suggestions about nice cheap places with beautiful beaches, not overrun with tourists, where mongering is easily available? I will go without the GF, she's not of much help in TH, actually I did better without her last time in June. I'm not going to ask in the TH forum because the mindset there is "wham, bam, thank you mam" one hour in a room in the back of the bar. I have few places in mind, but you'll never know what hidden knowledge, "the kind they don't teach out in college" I may get from fellow mongerers here.Hua Hin area may fit what you are looking for. Has nice beaches and a decent sized mongering scene.
To Davao and back?? Just leave your bags at the hotel. They all have storage facilities. Some charge a couple of bucks. Some don't. Especially if you tell them your coming back in a few days.
A lot easier than taxis and lugging your bags to a dedicated storage facility and then having to do it all again to collect them.
Enjoy. G.Thanks. Let me check with Grand from where I will head to Davao.
Old And Ugly
09-02-25, 04:59
Hua Hin area may fit what you are looking for. Has nice beaches and a decent sized mongering scene.Thanks.
Hua Hin was the first on my list, since I saw a video done during the scamdemic. How about country side, how is that compared to PH?
Thanks.
Hua Hin was the first on my list, since I saw a video done during the scamdemic. How about country side, how is that compared to PH?Never been to PH, but I have learned reading this forum that it is not the same. In Thailand the young girls who are interested in making money on their backs gravitate to the tourist areas and finding one in the provinces is very difficult. Hua Hin is a vacation spot for middle and upper class Thais as well as a home for a large expat community. The King has a home there and it is also the home of the first golf course ever built in Thailand. But Soi Bentabaht, Soi 80, and Soi 94 areas have dozens of bars with lots of ladies aged 20 to 60.
Old And Ugly
09-02-25, 08:50
Never been to PH, but I have learned reading this forum that it is not the same. In Thailand the young girls who are interested in making money on their backs gravitate to the tourist areas and finding one in the provinces is very difficult. Hua Hin is a vacation spot for middle and upper class Thais as well as a home for a large expat community. The King has a home there and it is also the home of the first golf course ever built in Thailand. But Soi Bentabaht, Soi 80, and Soi 94 areas have dozens of bars with lots of ladies aged 20 to 60.Thanks, good to know where I can get immediate service. I marked the spots on my map.
I was thinking about a long term GF in her 20's, not from a bar, if I have patience where is more likely to find one in the city or in the province?
Transporter
09-02-25, 11:38
I second hua hin, but haven't been in a while so would not have any idea about the current situation. After the ferry stopped doing the patty hua hin route, have not been.
Thanks, good to know where I can get immediate service. I marked the spots on my map.
I was thinking about a long term GF in her 20's, not from a bar, if I have patience where is more likely to find one in the city or in the province?Unless you speak fluent Thai, the city will be your best bet. There are lots of regular girls working regular jobs who would not mind having a expat boyfriend. Just take it slow and be nice to them.
I need a change, I want to go live in Thailand for 2-3-6 months, been there many times, but always for max few weeks in one place, and behaving like a visitor.
Any suggestions about nice cheap places with beautiful beaches, not overrun with tourists, where mongering is easily available? I will go without the GF, she's not of much help in TH, actually I did better without her last time in June. I'm not going to ask in the TH forum because the mindset there is "wham, bam, thank you mam" one hour in a room in the back of the bar. I have few places in mind, but you'll never know what hidden knowledge, "the kind they don't teach out in college" I may get from fellow mongerers here.You don't speak Thai so that rules out 98% of Thai women and confines you to Mongertown, where there are plenty of women working in small servicing jobs who are not prostitutes and do not want to be classified or to act like prostitutes, but they have heard all the limp pick up lines before.
In settled areas like Pattaya, the older hookers (sorry) hitched up in married bliss to foreigners try to get newbies hitched up to someone from their village for cash flow reasons. You could try Isaan town like Korat but it is hard to see how you could meet "respectable" women with the attributes you want. If you were into middle class hobbiesl ike rock climbing, scuba diving etc, you might get a chance of meeting someone but I can't see, outside of the obvious, why they would have an interest in you or me or anyone like us. You could try towns on the border with Myanmar but the ordinary ladies are just trying to get by and so have no time to squander.
Old And Ugly
09-03-25, 07:17
You don't speak Thai so that rules out 98% of Thai women and confines you to Mongertown, where there are plenty of women working in small servicing jobs who are not prostitutes and do not want to be classified or to act like prostitutes, but they have heard all the limp pick up lines before.
In settled areas like Pattaya, the older hookers (sorry) hitched up in married bliss to foreigners try to get newbies hitched up to someone from their village for cash flow reasons. You could try Isaan town like Korat but it is hard to see how you could meet "respectable" women with the attributes you want. If you were into middle class hobbiesl ike rock climbing, scuba diving etc, you might get a chance of meeting someone but I can't see, outside of the obvious, why they would have an interest in you or me or anyone like us. You could try towns on the border with Myanmar but the ordinary ladies are just trying to get by and so have no time to squander.
Why me? Why us?
Not for the looks and glamour, that's for sure, but maybe for a worry free life, at least for a while why it lasts, or for the hope of a better future, or for the chance to experience a different world otherwise inaccessible to them, I don't know the exact answer, but so far it works for all of us, otherwise we wouldn't be here risking our life for a piece of the action, because I'm all aware that if I have a medical emergency, that will be the end of the road, but is all worth it.
You make a good point, the "Modified Friends and Family" plan may uncover some girls that otherwise have no ties to the mongering world, or maybe lingering around for awhile in some touristy spots not aimed at mongerers, where they speak some english, because my chances of learning Thai are zero. Used to be married to a SEA for a decade and I didn't learned a word. Rock climbing, or similar hobbies that involves physical extortion are out of question, never practiced any sports other than competition fucking even in my younger years.
In February I had limited success, or I should say my GF did, convincing a girl selling excursions in Raily Beach to join us. Took her 2 days of persuading.
In June I fucked a veggie vendor from Isaan in Pattaya by myself, but was a direct proposal of P4 P, and the farmer girl probably had her mind set up already by seeing all the easy money making all around her, just didn't had the chance of joining in yet.
Patience seems to be the best tactic, but if applied in a nonmongering destination, I need to get saturated in BKK or Pattaya first before heading out in the pussy desert.
First I have to get rid of my GF in an elegant way, so it can be recycled later if needed, because on my last trip alone to AC, I rediscovered the thrill of having fresh meat only without yesterdays leftovers mixed in, and the present daily routine, while extremely exciting for an outside observer, is starting to get boring for me, and excitement is what keeps me goin.
On a different note, I should coin the new Modified Friends and Family as a new addition to the mongerers dictionary, MFF meaning you only use the girl to move forward to one from the FF plan, then dump her.
Why me? Why us?her.Almost all decent women want nothing to do with mongers and most look down on prostitutes and don't want that life. There are some, who straddle both lives and I have bonked and still bonk a few of them, maids in hotels, fortune tellers, mango sellers and so on. Female hotel stsff see the unending stream of hookers being paraded in and want no part of it. Lots of ordinary women in oridinary crappy jobs want a foreign boyfriend to pull them out of the wage slavery that is endemic is SE Asia.
You are not looking for a girl friend, You are looking to work out a fantasy and that can be dangerous for all parties. Prostitutes provide a social service. Stick to them.
Go to any mall in the Philippines and watch the young couples out for the day or see the older foreigners with their older partners who, though acting their age and behaving responsibly, still stick out like sore thumbs.
I don't like make believe acronyms and it is one of the curses of the Australians and similar types that they refuse to use proper English which, when properly used, makes communication easier.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1162644543893024
If this is their idea of a fun Christmas party, they should really be advertising on this site.
Mr Enternational
09-03-25, 16:05
In Thailand the young girls who are interested in making money on their backs gravitate to the tourist areas and finding one in the provinces is very difficult.Exactly. That holds to pretty much every country. Another in too deep monger idea. I remember it being the same thing in Brazil. A lot of the chicks in Rio came from Belo Horizonte. I guess some type of logic was telling mongers that Belo Horizonte must be the El Dorado of chicks. But go to Belo Horizonte and all the lookers and hookers from there were already in Rio. There are no secret places and you are not going to fare better when looking for hookers by looking outside of tourist areas. It is already centralized.
Old And Ugly
09-03-25, 19:57
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1162644543893024
If this is their idea of a fun Christmas party, they should really be advertising on this site.They used to have BJ competitions in AC at Club Atlantis, kind of similar. Also cameras were welcome.
They used to have BJ competitions in AC at Club Atlantis, kind of similar. Also cameras were welcome.The cvlip I showed you was of a gym in Angeles with ordinary Pinays simulating mass blow jobs on ordinary Pinoys. Apples and oranges you don't see to get, even as you look for "ordinary" women.
WestCoast1
09-11-25, 17:14
Clearing the baffles. Urologist suggests that men who ejaculate 21 or more times per month have less prostate cancer. Dr. Westy (Vaxxing MD) concurs.
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1070967954645224
Heisenberg16
09-17-25, 09:01
Hello All!
Have been to the PH thrice till now. Itching to plan the next one before the end of the year.
Till date my experiences have been:
1. Barfining a cutie from LA Cafe and then devouring her in a nearby love hotel.
2. Lounge (Heartbeat I think?) on Quezon Avenue. Enjoy some dance on the stage while groping a hottie sitting next to you. Some of them agree to do LT afterwords.
3. Quezon Avenue Massage Parlours. Mixed Experiences.
4. KTV calld Queens on Quezon. Has shut down post Covid. - used to have decent girls and overall not as pricey as KTVs in Singapore / Macau.
Looking for newer experiences for the upcoming trip. Hence, a few questions for the kind hearted legends here:
1. I like these experiences in Vietnam (mainly Saigon). Are they available in any from in the Phily?: Cafe OMs, Hot Tocs and DJ Coffee?
3. Any other lounges like the ones in Quezon Avenue?
4. Any other experiences that I might be missing out on?
Thanks in advance!
WestCoast1
09-17-25, 09:20
Urologist suggests that men who ejaculate 21 or more times per month have less prostate cancer. Dr. Westy (Vaxxing MD) concurs.And boy are my arms tired!
WestCoast1
09-17-25, 09:23
Have been to the PH thrice till now. Itching to plan the next one before the end of the year.Someone. Anyone. Say his name. SAY HIS NAME!
Looking for newer experiences for the upcoming trip. Hence, a few questions for the kind hearted legends here:
1. I like these experiences in Vietnam (mainly Saigon). Are they available in any from in the Phily?: Cafe OMs, Hot Tocs and DJ Coffee?
3. Any other lounges like the ones in Quezon Avenue?
4. Any other experiences that I might be missing out on?
Thanks in advance!1/. Unfortunately the whole massage ++ and BJ bar scenes that we see in Vietnam and LOS never really took off in Manila. The closest thing to hot tocs that I can think of are the massage girls prowling Burgos who have rooms nearby but tread wearily. Scams are rife.
3/. The obvious lounge option is P Burgos where pretty much anything goes in the booths if the drinks are flowing. Some even have private VIP rooms.
4/. Poblacion and Makati generally are great areas to just go out with no plans and see what happens. I've had many great nights and met some fabulous girls totally by accident. Just be flexible, open to new experiences and generous enough to be social with out being seen as an easy mark.
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
09-19-25, 20:00
And that, folks, is how its done now, when entering my country. You step up to the camera, it takes your picture, and a green light or a red light blinks. Green = pass thru to pick up your luggage. Red = random further screening or being detained. No more questions needed from the Immigration officer. The system identified you when you purchased your ticket (and provided a PP number) weeks prior from, say, NAIA, to LAX. It knew who and where you were when you checked in for the flight at NAIA. And again when your name ended up on the flight's manifest. And again when they scanned your face when you exited the aircraft at LAX. The algorithm has made a green / red decision before you get to the last Immigration officer. Your PP is probably only needed now if you get pulled aside for a random search.
My GF here has sent me photos and videos of what is left of the family hacienda after the typhoon passed through Visayas. Before it was a shack,. Now it is a pathetic ruin. She hasn't asked for anything and never does, but her family does as they have little and she is "loaded" as she has a small job in Angeles she works too hard at.
WestCoast1
09-27-25, 04:46
J: My GF here has sent me photos and videos of what is left of the family hacienda after the typhoon passed through Visayas.
For those not here, two typhoons hit SE Asia in the past week, the second on the heels of the first. Lots of water and wind. Expect requests.
Expect requests.I gave 10,000 PHP more for the worried look on her sister's face than anything else. She has 3 kids and husband is a typical deadbeat, chicken fighting, Red Horse etc. No doubt the neighbor will chip in to rebuild the shack. Samar waitress, same thing this morning, Poverty sucks.
Mr Enternational
09-27-25, 15:02
My GF here has sent me photos and videos of what is left of the family hacienda after the typhoon passed through Visayas. Before it was a shack,. Now it is a pathetic ruin.The good thing about living in a shack is that is does not take much to rebuild after it has gotten destroyed.
WestCoast1
09-29-25, 06:27
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1071562058524825
Found this vid in the feed today. Its a 4-minute vid from a FB account called Expose Philippines (Exposing Hypocrisy in Philippines Politics and Beyond). Wildly political in nature, probably a thorn in the government's side (ala Rappler). I draw attention to this particular political vid, not for politics, but for how the narrator states the history and makes the case for why pinoy are wildly interested in the HERE AND NOW only regarding corruption. While she is talking about politics, it also applies to why the girls here are not so much interested in fellas chatting them up on dating websites for weeks or months prior to a trip here, and are much more interested in someone who can earn her some money TODAY.
Suggest you watch the first 3 minutes of this video for reference. Here is some of it, from about 0:55 into the vid:
"What matters is: Who gives me food today. Who pays for my medicine? Who shakes my hand and remembers my name?" SNIP.
"Its how the brain works under threat. You reward whatever eases the pain in front of you right away. Education isn't accessible to all. Opportunities to plan for a future are scarce. And when education and opportunity are out of reach, survival itself becomes the only rational vote". SNIP.
"When you've been told for generations that corruption is normal, that all leaders are the same, the rational brain shuts off and the survival brain takes over. Its conditioning, not ignorance. What mental model do we fall back on: Who helps me now? Who makes me feel seen? That is the model that kept families alive". SNIP.
"The problem isn't that Filipinos are lazy of blind voters. Its that the system trained us to prioritize short-term relief* over long-term reform". SNIP.
"Survival mode brains need visible, immediate rewards to trust again".
* Obviously a reference to politicians giving all voters in their district bribe money for their votes. What would be more important to you, if you were poor: Fast money from a political candidate that puts food on the table TODAY? Or a politician who gives no money but promises to reduce political corruption LATER?
WestCoast1
09-29-25, 10:10
Entitlement in the west:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1534189301100983
And they question the passport bro's.
Banana Boi
09-30-25, 21:24
Anyone have any recommendations for a good luggage storage place in BGC? Maybe up to 1 week if I decide to hop over to Cebu or AC.
Anyone have any recommendations for a good luggage storage place in BGC? Maybe up to 1 week if I decide to hop over to Cebu or AC.Are you coming back to Manila? If so, I always just leave it at the hotel. They all have storage rooms and don't charge much, if anything at all.
Enjoy. G.
Banana Boi
10-01-25, 04:36
Staying at AirBNBs. Otherwise hotels would be best.
Staying at AirBNBs. Otherwise hotels would be best.Many condo towers have storage rooms and can do the same thing. It helps if you are coming back to the same one.
It doesn't hurt to ask before leaving.
G.
Banana Boi
10-04-25, 19:43
I lost my Wise card last trip. That was a PITA but it was easy to find a work around. Cash would have been totally different. These days, there are so many low fee and easier options than cash.Moved the conversation to "general" thread.
I landed here a day and a half ago have not used cash yet. At airport used Grab after entering my CC. Maybe just me and a trust issue but I still use cash for all transactions in a bar which leads to my question. I've been using BPI ATM's. I'm being charged 650 peso and the limit is only 10k peso per transaction? That's going to add up quickly if girls at the Burgos bars are 10-20k as some report. Are there cheaper ways to get cash in BGC/Makati?
The good thing about living in a shack is that is does not take much to rebuild after it has gotten destroyed.It doesn't take much for you and I to help rebuild the shack.
It is a lifetime amount for them to rebuild. That is why they are living in a shack.
Banana Boi
10-04-25, 21:56
Sorry meant to say 250 peso, not 650. Jet lag.
WestCoast1
10-04-25, 22:57
Sorry meant to say 250 peso, not 650. Jet lag.That's correct, its usually p250 per transaction for a foreign card. Filipino debit cards are p15 I think. Most machines limit to p10 k per use (some limit to 5 k). One of the bank's limit is p20 k, but I can't remember which one, maybe the other gents know which bank.
The other method of transferring your money here is to remit the money, thru Remitly, WU, or other such service. You can then pick up the cash at any of about 8 different remit companies in Phils, such as LBC or Cebuana stores. There are various fees and exchange rates involved with this method. For example while today's exchange rate might be 56.2 pesos for $1 USD, WU might be sending you cash to Phils for p55.2, thus keeping p1 for themselves for their service. Remitly might send you at p55.1, thus keeping p1. 1 for themselves. They show you the exchange rate online before you hit SEND. Some services might also charge an up-front fee (ie, $5) in addition to their exchange rate. Whatever fees they are charging, they also show you up-front what you are giving up in your currency (say, $100 from your bank account) and how much the recipient will pick up in pesos (say, p5722). Using a remit service means you pay any fees once, regardless of the amount sent. You could remit to yourself $1,000 (about p57,000) or more everyday if you like. A remittance account online will require you to fund it with either a bank account (your bank's debit card), credit card (additional fees), or other.
Remitly, and possibly others, remits without any service charge if you send if from your foreign bank account (debit card) directly to your GCash account.
Keep in mind that the ATM machines that you are currently use also use their own exchange rate (in addition to the p250), without telling you up-front what that is. The exchange rate might show up on the printed receipt.
Moved the conversation to "general" thread.
I landed here a day and a half ago have not used cash yet. At airport used Grab after entering my CC. Maybe just me and a trust issue but I still use cash for all transactions in a bar which leads to my question. I've been using BPI ATM's. I'm being charged 650 peso and the limit is only 10k peso per transaction? That's going to add up quickly if girls at the Burgos bars are 10-20k as some report. Are there cheaper ways to get cash in BGC/Makati?BPO, BPI and DBP should be 20 k per withdrawal but this is often reduced at smaller offices. China bank and HSBC are the holy grail at 40-50 k per hit.
Cash Out from a GCash or Maya account is 2% so 200 per 10 k but you can essentially take out as much as you want in one go. Some may have a limit but its in the many tens of thousands. In Butuan, I actually had to wait for the lady to go to the bank and withdraw more cash as I emptied them out. No one complained.
Cash is now the most expensive way to pay for things for a foreigner. I now use:
Agoda for hotels. Charged to my home CCard in my currency. Typically less than walk in rates.
Travel is the airlines website paid for by Wise. Cash is needed for buses. Grab for taxis with pesos charged direct to my Wise with no fees. The Grab markup more than covers what I would be paying for tips, not having the correct small change, ATM fees etc. Also a secure way of getting girls to my door.
Many meals are paid with Wise or Maya. Grab Meals home delivers like Uber Eats and charges my Wise in pesos. Wise is free. Maya is 15 peso.
Even girls paid direct to their G Cash don't bat an eyelid. Not a single girl even commented or raised a complaint. Person to person transfer is 15 peso.
Enjoy. G.
P.S. Sorry, I should have added that Burgos bars will accept CCard but I'd be reluctant to hand it over. There have been reports of scams and follow up charges. I've never tried but maybe you could pay by GCash. It's more secure than CCard as you do the transfer online without handing over your card / bank details. Like all my freelancers and part timers, I'd expect the girls to accept GCash for their tip.
Note that many bars have crap cell reception so have a back up plan. Don't rely 100% on data.
G.
That's going to add up quickly if girls at the Burgos bars are 10-20k as some report. Are there cheaper ways to get cash in BGC/Makati?Guys, correct me if I'm wrong. Doesn't the BDO opposite 7 Eleven on Burgos give 20 k?
Thats what I use for cash for one night on the strip. For multiple nights I'd go to the HSBC ATM in BGC. 100 k in two withdrawals.
Enjoy. G.
Banana Boi
10-05-25, 03:33
BPO, BPI and DBP should be 20 k per withdrawal but this is often reduced at smaller offices. China bank and HSBC are the holy grail at 40-50 k per hitThanks Westie and G for your replies. Since HSBC is only a block from my AirBNB I went there. Ready to hit Burgos now.
Old And Ugly
10-06-25, 02:11
BPO, BPI and DBP should be 20 k per withdrawal but this is often reduced at smaller offices. China bank and HSBC are the holy grail at 40-50 k per hit.
Cash Out from a GCash or Maya account is 2% so 200 per 10 k but you can essentially take out as much as you want in one go. Some may have a limit but its in the many tens of thousands. In Butuan, I actually had to wait for the lady to go to the bank and withdraw more cash as I emptied them out. No one complained.
Cash is now the most expensive way to pay for things for a foreigner. I now use:
Agoda for hotels. Charged to my home CCard in my currency. Typically less than walk in rates.
Travel is the airlines website paid for by Wise. Cash is needed for buses. Grab for taxis with pesos charged direct to my Wise with no fees. The Grab markup more than covers what I would be paying for tips, not having the correct small change, ATM fees etc. Also a secure way of getting girls to my door.
Many meals are paid with Wise or Maya. Grab Meals home delivers like Uber Eats and charges my Wise in pesos. Wise is free. Maya is 15 peso.
Even girls paid direct to their G Cash don't bat an eyelid. Not a single girl even commented or raised a complaint. Person to person transfer is 15 peso.
Enjoy. G.
P.S. Sorry, I should have added that Burgos bars will accept CCard but I'd be reluctant to hand it over. There have been reports of scams and follow up charges. I've never tried but maybe you could pay by GCash. It's more secure than CCard as you do the transfer online without handing over your card / bank details. Like all my freelancers and part timers, I'd expect the girls to accept GCash for their tip.
Note that many bars have crap cell reception so have a back up plan. Don't rely 100% on data.
G.Good to know about HSBC and China Bank, when I run out of cash I send 100 k WU to myself, but sometimes I need it right away, and the 10 k limit is killing me.
WestCoast1
10-06-25, 05:11
Good to know about HSBC and China Bank, when I run out of cash I send 100 k WU to myself, but sometimes I need it right away, and the 10 k limit is killing me.Isn't WU immediate?
GCash update. Below a list of stores that do GC cash out. For all GC cash out, there is a fee, usually 2% (a Cebuana employee told me that their store keeps half, 1%, and GC keeps the other 1%; effers are charging you to withdraw your own money).
Besides this list, many banks will cash out GC. Additionally, many individuals do it as a business (especially sari store owners), and it can be good biz. Smaller places and sari owners often charge more than 2% (they must pay 1% to GC), upwards of 10%.
Cebuana Lhuillier.
CVM Pawnshop.
DA5.
ECPay.
ExpressPay.
HanepBuhay.
Jaro Pawnshop.
Panalo Express.
PeraHUB.
Posible.
Puregold.
Robinsons.
SM Store.
Tambunting Pawnshop.
TrueMoney.
Villarica Pawnshop.
VIP Payments Center.
Mr Enternational
10-06-25, 14:32
GCash update. Below a list of stores that do GC cash out. When I went to sign up on the G Cash app a couple of months ago, it said I needed a foreign resident ID. Is there any way around that?
WestCoast1
10-06-25, 15:43
When I went to sign up on the G Cash app a couple of months ago, it said I needed a foreign resident ID. Is there any way around that?Would your ACR card work? Assuming its current.
Mr Enternational
10-06-25, 17:16
Would your ACR card work? Assuming its current.LOL. I have no idea what an ACR is, so I probably do not have one.
Transporter
10-06-25, 18:08
When I went to sign up on the G Cash app a couple of months ago, it said I needed a foreign resident ID. Is there any way around that?Yep, just find someone that does not have G Cash, barato that puppy and have him / her register for you. Thats what I do.
Old And Ugly
10-06-25, 18:19
Isn't WU immediate?
...........It depends where the money is coming from, cash, and (I think) ATM cards are instant, but because I'm doing transfer from my bank account it always take 3-4 days minimum, and sometimes more than a week, I don't know why.
When I went to sign up on the G Cash app a couple of months ago, it said I needed a foreign resident ID. Is there any way around that?
Would your ACR card work? Assuming its current.Yes an ACR is the minimum for a foreigner. That's why I couldn't register. Pay Maya doesn't need residency. That's why I signed up. It's nearly as good as GCash: accepted at most of the same establishments but Cash Out can be more difficult. It's very easy to use Maya to pay into a GCash account if that's all the girl / establishment has.
Note that while it works, using it in shops etc is nowhere near as easy as tap and go in the west. Expect to need to input codes, verify the payment and for the store to have to find the associated phone to ensure they actually received the money.
Enjoy. G.
Alexandra2525
10-07-25, 16:13
Will be in Manila soon, my first time there, will be staying in Makati. If I decide to take a few day trips ie Tagaytay etc then a car and driver might make sense. It would either be just me or perhaps me plus one. Any recommendations for an individual or a company would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Old And Ugly
10-07-25, 17:41
Will be in Manila soon, my first time there, will be staying in Makati. If I decide to take a few day trips ie Tagaytay etc then a car and driver might make sense. It would either be just me or perhaps me plus one. Any recommendations for an individual or a company would be appreciated.
Thanks.Ask at the hotel front desk.
Old And Ugly
10-07-25, 17:56
General question: I need to change my phone, and it needs to be an Iphone, so I can transfer all my eSims and other stuff. Mine is an older one 12 or 13 I think, but it's dying. If I'm getting another one I'm thinking to get an used 16 since 17 is out and always the previous models are cheaper, I' aiming for the 16 pro because of the cameras, and eventual service life. The US model will do me no good because it doesn't have a sim slot, and I need that too. And here is the question: in what country will that be cheaper to buy it, since I'm traveling around anyway, without any preferred destination?
Alexandra2525
10-07-25, 18:07
Ask at the hotel front desk.That would be a last resort mate. Assuming Phils is no different to the countless other countries I have visited the hotel's car service will cost multiples of what the usual going rate is. It's one of the nice hotels in Makati so everything is marked up significantly. I'm sure quite some months back one of the Phils seniors mentioned a company / individual they used for longer journeys.. But I can't find the post.
Thanks anyway.
Mr Enternational
10-07-25, 18:49
General question: I need to change my phone, and it needs to be an Iphone, so I can transfer all my eSims and other stuff. Mine is an older one 12 or 13 I think, but it's dying. If I'm getting another one I'm thinking to get an used 16 since 17 is out and always the previous models are cheaper, I' aiming for the 16 pro because of the cameras, and eventual service life. The US model will do me no good because it doesn't have a sim slot, and I need that too. And here is the question: in what country will that be cheaper to buy it, since I'm traveling around anyway, without any preferred destination?Looks like you bet on the wrong horse. Should have gone with Samsung. But you are kind of between a rock and a hard place since iPhone users can't be choosers. The cheapest places to get phones is the USA. If you buy phones in like Philippines and Thailand, they will cost more or maybe the same, but have less technology. They do not have 5 G networks, so 95% of phones are topped out at 4 G. That being said, my best recommendation is to buy the refurbished products on Amazon in the States.
I will advise to be aware of old (Apple) technology though. I have an iPad only for a program that I use to fly with. I bought it 2 years ago refurbished on Amazon. The battery has gone to shit. I went to the Apple store here in Colombia to ask about a battery. He told me they are from $77 to $99 and would take 3 to 5 days to replace. Then I showed him a picture of my tablet and he said, but not for that one. You would have to buy a new tablet. Bend Over, Here Apple Comes Again.
Transporter
10-07-25, 19:12
Will be in Manila soon, my first time there, will be staying in Makati. If I decide to take a few day trips ie Tagaytay etc then a car and driver might make sense. It would either be just me or perhaps me plus one. Any recommendations for an individual or a company would be appreciated.Thanks.This has always been a dilemma. Do you need the driver for the whole day to make multiple stops or just get you from point A to point be. If you actually need a driver for the whole day or multiple days, then I usually search FB for a driver, but it has been a very long time since I really needed a driver for a whole day or more. 99% of the time I just use grab, it is unbelievable how easy it is to find a ride to almost anywhere from almost anyplace with grab.
Transporter
10-07-25, 19:16
General question: I need to change my phone, and it needs to be an Iphone, so I can transfer all my eSims and other stuff. Mine is an older one 12 or 13 I think, but it's dying. If I'm getting another one I'm thinking to get an used 16 since 17 is out and always the previous models are cheaper, I' aiming for the 16 pro because of the cameras, and eventual service life. The US model will do me no good because it doesn't have a sim slot, and I need that too. And here is the question: in what country will that be cheaper to buy it, since I'm traveling around anyway, without any preferred destination?Unfortunately the cheapest country to buy an iphone is the US. You could possibly do a search for a country that has no VAT or similar, but other than that I would have to say if you are near Hong Kong that would probably be the best chance especially for an older model and or used.
WestCoast1
10-07-25, 22:49
That would be a last resort mate. Assuming Phils is no different to the countless other countries I have visited the hotel's car service will cost multiples of what the usual going rate is. It's one of the nice hotels in Makati so everything is marked up significantly. I'm sure quite some months back one of the Phils seniors mentioned a company / individual they used for longer journeys.. But I can't find the post.
Thanks anyway.Thoughts:
* Contact any travel agency (google).
* Contact Beeway Travel in Angeles City. While they are not in Manila, they are in the biz of providing such transport in the Manila area. It will be less than you will pay thru your hotel. Do an Advanced Search on ISG (upper-right corner of every webpage here); put my username in the box and 'Beeway' in the Keyword, and in the drop-down list of countries click Philippines.
* On Burgos St in Makati, at the corner of Burgos / Durban St, where Filling Station is, there are standby vehicles every day, starting around 7-8 am, pestering every passing foreigner to give rides to AC or anywhere else. Dicker with them.
Thoughts:
* Contact any travel agency (google).
* Contact Beeway Travel in Angeles City. While they are not in Manila, they are in the biz of providing such transport in the Manila area. It will be less than you will pay thru your hotel. Do an Advanced Search on ISG (upper-right corner of every webpage here); put my username in the box and 'Beeway' in the Keyword, and in the drop-down list of countries click Philippines.
* On Burgos St in Makati, at the corner of Burgos / Durban St, where Filling Station is, there are standby vehicles every day, starting around 7-8 am, pestering every passing foreigner to give rides to AC or anywhere else. Dicker with them.*Get the number of the grab / car that drops you off from the airport. Most have offered me their contacts should I want an off the book or longer term booking. One even wanted to drive me Davao the Butuan as I was otw to the bus station. Thats a six hour drive!!
G.
Thoughts:
* Contact any travel agency (google).
* Contact Beeway Travel in Angeles City. While they are not in Manila, they are in the biz of providing such transport in the Manila area. It will be less than you will pay thru your hotel. Do an Advanced Search on ISG (upper-right corner of every webpage here); put my username in the box and 'Beeway' in the Keyword, and in the drop-down list of countries click Philippines.
* On Burgos St in Makati, at the corner of Burgos / Durban St, where Filling Station is, there are standby vehicles every day, starting around 7-8 am, pestering every passing foreigner to give rides to AC or anywhere else. Dicker with them.Yep, on Burgos St next to Filing Station. I have used the drivers a lot and always get a good rate.
Old And Ugly
10-08-25, 15:57
Since the dawn of mobile service, pagers, dial walkie talkies, brick phones, flip phones, etc, I never bought one, it was always provided for me from by the people I used to work for, I hate Apple, I can't do any serious work on IOS, and I always considered it a fagots choice. But unfortunately the company used only Iphones since their debut on the market, and the one I own now is the last company phone that I had before quitting, so it wasn't really a choice for me. I tried few times to transition to other platforms, but it isn't really possible due to multiple eSIMs and other stuff that cannot be reinstalled, only cloned.
Cannot buy an US HK or Macau version because they don't have the regular SIM, and I need that one too, so it looks like I'll have to pay the premium price somewhere in SEA. Otherwise my choice would have been a Xiaomi, for it's camera performance.
Alexandra2525
10-09-25, 13:26
Thanks gents. I will just check out the drivers by the filling station as recommended, seems to be an easy solution. No doubt they will sniff me out as a Phils virgin and try and rip me off LOL but I'll cope.
WestCoast1
10-09-25, 13:45
Thanks gents. I will just check out the drivers by the filling station as recommended, seems to be an easy solution. No doubt they will sniff me out as a Phils virgin and try and rip me off LOL but I'll cope.See the pic. These white vans, or sometimes a white taxi is there, are 'standby'. They hang there most days, with the drivers either in them, or standing on the corner behind the one on the left. I will PM you with details.
When you have a huge exception such as not fat, then you don't like them all. You probably left out another huge exception which is not ugly. So it is probably I like them all as long as they're not fat or ugly. But then if you think a little more, It is probably even more exceptions such as as long as they don't have baby damage or fill in the blank. And then the statement becomes meaningless.Moved from Angeles City:
I was having a similar debate with a friend on my last trip. I made the comment that, looks wise, I was batting well above average this time. While there were a couple of girls who were very average, the majority were much prettier and better performing than normal. We both agreed that now that we are older, we are much fussier and not inclined to waste a shot at goal just to get laid. Conservation of resources is now important. I agreed that I had actually refused several girls due to them not being up to grade. It wasn't that long ago that I would have fucked everyone available and just declined to brag / mention those who weren't noteworthy.
WestCoast1
10-10-25, 08:51
Another earthquake, off the SE Mindanao coastline. Magnitude 7. 4, so those with Mindanao girls can expect emergency cash requests.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/76-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-offshore-southern-philippines-rcna236800
WestCoast1
10-10-25, 11:45
From the Phils government, the aftershocks. The boldfaced number in the first line (2. 2 at 06:21 pm), and in the last line (7. 4 at 9:43 am) is the magnitude.
https://earthquake.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/
Date. Time.
(Philippine Time).
Lat, Long, Depth, Mag, Location.
10 October 2025 - 06:21 PM, 18.79, 120.82, 041, 2. 2, 026 km and 07 E of Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte).
10 October 2025 - 06:20 PM 07.22 126.82 022 4. 5 030 km and 89 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:16 PM 07.20 126.97 014 2. 8 048 km S 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:16 PM 07.01 127.09 001 1. 8 065 km S 70 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:15 PM 07.81 127.06 031 1. 7 087 km and 41 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:14 PM 07.11 126.97 009 2. 4 049 km S 77 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:12 PM 07.25 126.95 015 2. 8 046 km and 85 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:06 PM 07.10 127.16 029 2. 5 070 km S 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:03 PM 11.25 124.18 033 2. 3 032 km and 44 E of City Of Bogo (Cebu).
10 October 2025 - 06:03 PM 07.03 127.06 002 3. 0 060 km S 71 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 06:00 PM 07.11 127.00 010 4. 8 052 km S 77 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:56 PM 07.23 126.82 047 2. 1 032 km and 85 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:53 PM 07.25 127.18 035 2. 0 071 km and 86 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:52 PM 07.23 127.20 033 1. 7 073 km and 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:52 PM 07.33 126.83 026 1. 5 035 km and 68 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:52 PM 11.17 124.16 021 1. 8 024 km and 54 E of City Of Bogo (Cebu).
10 October 2025 - 05:50 PM 07.24 126.81 033 2. 1 030 km and 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:48 PM 07.13 127.03 014 3. 2 055 km S 81 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:46 PM 07.51 126.73 023 1. 6 039 km and 32 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:45 PM 07.31 127.14 005 2. 0 068 km and 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:43 PM 07.10 127.17 010 4. 5 071 km S 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:40 PM 06.75 127.11 009 2. 7 081 km S 51 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:37 PM 07.35 127.18 017 3. 5 072 km and 78 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:34 PM 11.17 124.66 033 2. 0 011 km S 82 E of Kananga (Leyte).
10 October 2025 - 05:33 PM 07.19 127.04 011 3. 2 055 km S 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:24 PM 07.14 126.73 021 2. 5 022 km S 69 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:23 PM 07.38 126.69 019 2. 3 025 km and 42 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:20 PM 07.22 126.96 020 1. 8 046 km and 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:22 PM 11.17 124.14 009 2. 3 022 km and 53 E of City Of Bogo (Cebu).
10 October 2025 - 05:19 PM 07.24 126.51 028 2. 4 005 km and 50 W of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:18 PM 07.17 127.00 013 1. 7 051 km S 85 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:17 PM 07.34 127.19 023 2. 0 073 km and 79 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:14 PM 07.05 126.83 021 2. 1 036 km S 60 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:11 PM 07.35 127.23 016 3. 6 078 km and 79 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:10 PM 07.05 126.94 007 2. 4 047 km S 68 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:05 PM 07.13 127.08 026 3. 4 061 km S 82 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:03 PM 07.37 126.86 030 2. 5 039 km and 64 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:06 PM 07.25 127.22 014 4. 8 075 km and 86 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:02 PM 07.16 126.87 027 1. 9 037 km S 81 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 05:01 PM 07.29 126.89 017 1. 6 040 km and 78 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:56 PM 07.16 126.70 016 3. 1 018 km S 73 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:53 PM 07.00 126.86 032 2. 8 043 km S 57 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:51 PM 07.26 126.71 027 2. 3 020 km and 73 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:49 PM 06.94 126.87 014 2. 6 047 km S 51 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:48 PM 07.33 126.56 012 2. 3 014 km and 07 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:46 PM 07.09 126.96 016 2. 4 049 km S 74 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:39 PM 07.04 126.74 026 3. 9 029 km S 50 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:37 PM 06.88 126.93 024 2. 5 056 km S 50 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:19 PM 07.23 126.69 013 3. 0 017 km and 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:16 PM 07.22 127.18 003 3. 0 071 km and 90 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 04:09 PM 07.26 127.24 014 3. 0 077 km and 86 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:59 PM 07.09 126.99 037 2. 8 051 km S 75 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:56 PM 06.87 127.11 008 3. 0 074 km S 59 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:49 PM 07.17 126.86 019 2. 7 036 km S 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:46 PM 06.88 127.01 002 2. 6 063 km S 55 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:40 PM 07.06 127.01 042 3. 0 055 km S 72 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:38 PM 07.07 127.12 010 5. 2 065 km S 76 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:33 PM 07.14 126.98 018 3. 3 049 km S 81 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:33 PM 07.07 126.73 010 1. 4 026 km S 54 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:31 PM 07.09 126.92 017 2. 7 044 km S 72 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:28 PM 07.31 126.72 025 3. 4 023 km and 60 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:24 PM 07.06 127.28 014 5. 0 083 km S 78 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:21 PM 07.08 127.16 014 3. 1 070 km S 78 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:17 PM 07.20 126.88 030 3. 0 038 km S 87 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:16 PM 07.33 126.92 003 2. 9 044 km and 72 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:15 PM 07.24 127.20 050 1. 2 073 km and 87 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:07 PM 07.17 126.79 033 2. 3 028 km S 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 03:04 PM 07.09 127.11 025 2. 4 064 km S 78 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:57 PM 18.59 120.75 032 1. 8 006 km and 18 W of Bangui (Ilocos Norte).
10 October 2025 - 02:54 PM 07.20 126.64 010 4. 1 011 km S 84 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:47 PM 11.14 124.05 030 2. 5 012 km and 37 E of City Of Bogo (Cebu).
10 October 2025 - 02:43 PM 07.10 126.72 024 2. 1 024 km S 58 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:41 PM 07.18 126.72 026 1. 2 020 km S 81 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:37 PM 07.35 127.14 014 3. 1 068 km and 77 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:36 PM 06.92 127.12 019 1. 9 072 km S 63 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:34 PM 13.75 120.58 067 1. 9 011 km S 28 W of Calatagan (Batangas).
10 October 2025 - 02:29 PM 07.25 126.61 036 1. 2 009 km and 63 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:32 PM 06.86 127.11 010 5. 1 074 km S 58 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:27 PM 06.69 127.24 037 2. 1 097 km S 53 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:25 PM 07.09 126.99 016 2. 4 052 km S 75 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:23 PM 07.19 126.95 007 2. 8 045 km S 87 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:18 PM 07.31 126.79 033 1. 7 030 km and 69 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:10 PM 07.10 126.90 008 2. 2 041 km S 73 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:06 PM 07.30 127.12 014 4. 4 065 km and 82 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 02:00 PM 07.15 126.85 020 1. 5 035 km S 79 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:48 PM 06.83 126.58 010 5. 3 042 km S 6 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:42 PM 07.02 126.90 023 1. 4 045 km S 63 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:40 PM 07.28 126.81 030 2. 8 031 km and 75 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:35 PM 07.38 126.57 029 2. 6 020 km and 10 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:32 PM 07.67 127.12 037 2. 0 082 km and 52 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:26 PM 07.08 126.99 022 3. 8 052 km S 74 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:19 PM 07.03 126.97 016 2. 3 052 km S 67 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:18 PM 07.20 127.10 007 2. 2 062 km S 89 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 01:14 PM 07.48 125.91 006 3. 5 004 km S 20 W of Mawab (Davao De Oro).
10 October 2025 - 01:06 PM 08.03 126.82 026 3. 1 045 km S 89 E of Lingig (Surigao Del Sur).
10 October 2025 - 01:01 PM 07.09 126.92 025 3. 7 044 km S 72 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:51 PM 06.87 127.08 004 2. 3 070 km S 58 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:46 PM 07.11 126.88 017 2. 9 040 km S 74 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:43 PM 07.28 126.92 027 2. 8 043 km and 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:39 PM 07.40 126.75 011 3. 1 031 km and 48 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:34 PM 07.18 127.15 028 3. 4 068 km S 87 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:29 PM 06.77 126.91 035 1. 4 063 km S 40 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:25 PM 06.84 127.11 022 2. 9 075 km S 57 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:23 PM 07.22 127.16 028 2. 9 069 km and 89 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:18 PM 06.82 127.00 012 3. 9 067 km S 50 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:14 PM 08.05 126.85 142 1. 9 048 km and 89 E of Lingig (Surigao Del Sur).
10 October 2025 - 12:11 PM 07.31 126.84 008 2. 8 035 km and 72 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:05 PM 07.12 126.84 019 3. 0 034 km S 73 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:04 PM 07.04 127.13 032 2. 3 068 km S 74 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 12:02 PM 07.15 126.98 003 3. 5 049 km S 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:59 AM 06.98 126.72 033 2. 3 033 km S 38 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:57 AM 07.08 127.09 020 2. 4 062 km S 77 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:56 AM 07.18 126.70 040 1. 7 018 km S 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:53 AM 07.16 126.72 010 4. 8 020 km S 74 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:43 AM 07.24 126.78 021 2. 2 026 km and 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:40 AM 07.37 126.84 028 2. 9 038 km and 62 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:39 AM 07.14 126.93 012 3. 1 044 km S 79 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:36 AM 07.19 126.51 017 2. 6 004 km S 50 W of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:32 AM 06.96 126.94 010 5. 8 052 km S 58 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:22 AM 07.07 126.99 007 4. 8 052 km S 73 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:21 AM 07.16 126.68 032 2. 9 017 km S 70 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:17 AM 07.05 126.92 004 3. 8 046 km S 67 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:16 AM 06.91 126.94 017 1. 3 056 km S 53 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:14 AM 07.08 127.08 009 3. 0 061 km S 77 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:10 AM 07.05 126.77 001 3. 4 030 km S 55 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 11:04 AM 07.17 126.93 015 2. 8 043 km S 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:57 AM 07.33 126.72 002 3. 1 024 km and 55 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:49 AM 07.20 126.77 017 1. 5 026 km S 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:45 AM 07.10 127.18 033 3. 1 071 km S 80 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:39 AM 07.04 126.32 012 2. 6 030 km S 52 W of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:37 AM 07.42 126.66 010 2. 6 027 km and 30 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:36 AM 07.15 127.03 017 1. 6 054 km S 83 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:33 AM 07.02 126.98 001 3. 8 053 km S 66 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:32 AM 07.23 127.02 016 2. 4 053 km and 88 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:27 AM 07.05 126.75 022 3. 4 029 km S 53 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:18 AM 07.12 126.90 018 2. 0 041 km S 76 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:15 AM 07.28 127.00 010 4. 9 051 km and 81 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:11 AM 06.91 126.78 075 4. 2 043 km S 38 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 10:09 AM 06.89 126.82 010 5. 2 047 km S 41 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
10 October 2025 - 09:43 AM 07.22 126.97 023 7. 4 048 km and 89 E of Manay (Davao Oriental).
Another earthquake, off the SE Mindanao coastline. Magnitude 7. 4, so those with Mindanao girls can expect emergency cash requests.Unfortunate as it is Westie, I expect many cash requests, despite their location.
_Phil.
BaddHabbit
10-11-25, 03:54
From the Phils government, the aftershocks. The boldfaced number in the first line (2. 2 at 06:21 pm), and in the last line (7. 4 at 9:43 am) is the magnitude.
https://earthquake.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/
I find this site to be really useful: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/monitoring/earthquake#.
It gives the same information, but in graphical format, over a map (yes, you can zoom to almost any level). It has been down most of the last 2 days, but seems to be back up and running now.
WestCoast1
10-11-25, 04:37
I find this site to be really useful: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/monitoring/earthquake#.
It gives the same information, but in graphical format, over a map (yes, you can zoom to almost any level). It has been down most of the last 2 days, but seems to be back up and running now.Thanks BH. It looks promising, but I find the website very slow, with timeouts (see pics). I tried changing browsers.
BaddHabbit
10-11-25, 07:55
Thanks BH. It looks promising, but I find the website very slow, with timeouts (see pics). I tried changing browsers.Agreed. It was working well over the last 10 days since the northern Cebu earthquake (I am in Cebu City), but has been giving that error a lot in the last 2-3 days. May just be a server traffic issue. I have been using it with the Brave browser.
BaddHabbit
10-11-25, 08:17
… has been giving that error a lot in the last 2-3 days. May just be a server traffic issue...As of 3:10 pm today:
WestCoast1
10-11-25, 11:48
Several Korean fellas robbed in Cebu City a few days ago, by fake police, of p400,000 (about $6900 USD). Fake cops also took their passports, car keys, and cell phones.
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/662121/cebu-city-korean-nationals-lose-p400k-to-armed-men-posing-as-policemen
P58 to $1 USD current exchange rate in the mall today.
WestCoast1
10-12-25, 12:46
My friends in Mindanao tell me the place is still shaking.
My friends in Mindanao tell me the place is still shaking.I was watching a YouTube live when it hit. Given the blogger was miles away in Dipolog at the time, it must have been pretty strong closer to the epicenter.
G.
Old And Ugly
10-12-25, 19:57
In Cebu province is still shacking right now, GF is outside, doesn't want to go back to sleep, she's participating in the general paranoia.
Locamotive
10-12-25, 21:45
Moved from Angeles City:
I was having a similar debate with a friend on my last trip. I made the comment that, looks wise, I was batting well above average this time. While there were a couple of girls who were very average, the majority were much prettier and better performing than normal. We both agreed that now that we are older, we are much fussier and not inclined to waste a shot at goal just to get laid. Conservation of resources is now important. I agreed that I had actually refused several girls due to them not being up to grade. It wasn't that long ago that I would have fucked everyone available and just declined to brag / mention those who weren't noteworthy.Agreed much more fussy. When younger ID screw about anything that was willing, much more picky now. Why? Well because we can. I show photos to friends here and they say my God you never had women like that, true as America is much more competitive plus we do not have as many beautiful women in abundance. I think sometimes of what I've screwed before I came to Philippines, I'd be embarrassed to show those photos. I did show one from about 25 years ago to a girlfriend here as some buddies were in the shot I wanted her to see. OMG you were dating her? Were you drunk, haha yeah I must have been. I think too we have less time left on this earth so if ain't a babe why bother. So yeah must be young, under 30 not fat or ugly and no starfish in bed, pretty simple.
WestCoast1
10-13-25, 00:20
I was watching a YouTube live when it hit. Given the blogger was miles away in Dipolog at the time, it must have been pretty strong closer to the epicenter.
In Cebu province is still shacking right now, GF is outside, doesn't want to go back to sleep, she's participating in the general paranoia.I have friends in NE Mindanao. Their family is sleeping outside in the street in fear of the house collapsing. Classes are being cancelled here and there.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1335786098048767
It is quite a disaster. People out of their homes, no water, no food and no shelters. But the Filipinos have stepped up to help their people. Have seen many carrying food and water by motorbikes to the villages as the roads are impassable.
Please don't be shy to donate as there may be no one else to do it. I have donated a good sum of money that I won't be needing. Before the wise azzs start warning me of scams I have vetted these people and they are fine people who come together to help each other.
WestCoast1
10-13-25, 04:12
It is quite a disaster. People out of their homes, no water, no food and no shelters. But the Filipinos have stepped up to help their people. Have seen many carrying food and water by motorbikes to the villages as the roads are impassable.Tent cities popping up in the northern Cebu area.
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/a-week-after-powerful-m69-quake-tents-rise-for-displaced-families
From the article:
Meanwhile, the number of injured has climbed to 1,116, while fatalities have reached 72, according to the latest report from the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
It was magnitude 6 near Bogo at 1:06 am this morning. Was felt as a 4 here in Cebu City. But being on the 19th floor even that felt like a good shake. Luckily didn't have to evacuate at that hour. We just seem to be in the middle of a dangerous seismic stretch right now. I think I may shift out of the high rise.
Mr Enternational
10-13-25, 05:34
But did you see the man in New York that did the news interview confessing to killing his parents so he could send their money to chicks in the Philippines? He said, "The government is pissed because I took the social security money and gave it to people who were starving in the Philippines." Then he told them to put the interview on youtube.
This is exactly the kind of weird mfs that don't intend to go, but steady sending money. Gullible ass believed people were actually starving. My first thought is well what the hell are you doing on the internet if you are starving? You should be out trying to sell whatever device you are on so you can get food.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMz0EMPdTiY&t=451s&pp=ygUqZnVsbDogbWFuIGNvbmZlc3NlcyB0byBraWxsaW5nIGhpcyBwYXJlbnRz
BaddHabbit
10-13-25, 10:54
It is quite a disaster. People out of their homes, no water, no food and no shelters. But the Filipinos have stepped up to help their people. Have seen many carrying food and water by motorbikes to the villages as the roads are impassable.
Please don't be shy to donate as there may be no one else to do it. I have donated a good sum of money that I won't be needing. Before the wise azzs start warning me of scams I have vetted these people and they are fine people who come together to help each other.I have a group here in Cebu City (part of the kink community) and we are organising a relief aid delivery to the communities in the Highlands up above Bogo. These areas are significantly more poverty stricken with worse infrastructure than the coast and city areas. We are doing this in coordination with the NDRRMC. Current plan is to do purchasing on the 22nd /23rd of this month, repackaging into aid parcels on the 24th and then a delivery trip on the 25th (a truck and a 4 WD). This timing is based on the fact that the primary relief efforts will have started to reduce by then, but the needs will not. If anyone wants to get involved or would consider donating to help us purchase more supplies that would be amazing. We have currently raised a little under 600,000 peso for this. If you can contribute just send me a PM to discuss. I recognise that this is a necessarily anonymous community online in ISG and that will make it harder for people to consider committing via a stranger! I wasn't going to post anything here, but seeing as DG made the comment I just wanted to follow through.
WestCoast1
10-14-25, 01:57
I recognise that this is a necessarily anonymous community online in ISG and that will make it harder for people to consider committing via a stranger! I wasn't going to post anything here, but seeing as DG made the comment I just wanted to follow through.Helping people in a dire situation. Great idea. But might be starting a bad habit?
BaddHabbit
10-14-25, 07:46
Helping people in a dire situation. Great idea. But might be starting a bad habit?Roger Rabbitt… I do seem to have a few of those.
I have a group here in Cebu City (part of the kink community) and we are organising a relief aid delivery to the communities in the Highlands up above Bogo. These areas are significantly more poverty stricken with worse infrastructure than the coast and city areas. We are doing this in coordination with the NDRRMC. Current plan is to do purchasing on the 22nd /23rd of this month, repackaging into aid parcels on the 24th and then a delivery trip on the 25th (a truck and a 4 WD). This timing is based on the fact that the primary relief efforts will have started to reduce by then, but the needs will not. If anyone wants to get involved or would consider donating to help us purchase more supplies that would be amazing. We have currently raised a little under 600,000 peso for this. If you can contribute just send me a PM to discuss. I recognise that this is a necessarily anonymous community online in ISG and that will make it harder for people to consider committing via a stranger! I wasn't going to post anything here, but seeing as DG made the comment I just wanted to follow through.I applaud you and your group for the much needed relief assistance. 600 k is a good chuck to start with. I hope for your groups continued success. I would contrite to your group if I wasn't helping a few others here. The need is so great that it only feels like a little trickle we are doing but it is felt by the recipients.
Keep up the good work BH!
BaddHabbit
10-15-25, 08:42
The need is so great that it only feels like a little trickle we are doing but it is felt by the recipients.Exactly, and by trying to focus on areas that are slow to get government / NGO help, hopefully we can have more impact, even with what little we can do.
Old And Ugly
10-16-25, 04:16
Very ineffective, probably useless. Where I'm, was a good shacking, both times, but nothing got really damaged, cracks in the buildings, some cracks in the roads, and a lot of scared people sleeping in the street. BUT, a big BUT, both times everybody got 1 bag of rice from the government, about 5 kgs, and I don't see the reason why, because nothing happened here, and other areas really affected got nothing. The rice they got is full of stones and bugs, probably animal feed rice purchased for pennies, and sold for 10 X to the govt, it seems that they make money out of any situation, good or bad.
The reserves had to be depleted in order to be replaced and more money to be made by the ones in charge with purchasing new stock.
BaddHabbit
10-16-25, 14:03
Very ineffective, probably useless. Where I'm, was a good shacking, both times, but nothing got really damaged, cracks in the buildings, some cracks in the roads, and a lot of scared people sleeping in the street. BUT, a big BUT, both times everybody got 1 bag of rice from the government, about 5 kgs, and I don't see the reason why, because nothing happened here, and other areas really affected got nothing. The rice they got is full of stones and bugs, probably animal feed rice purchased for pennies, and sold for 10 X to the govt, it seems that they make money out of any situation, good or bad.
The reserves had to be depleted in order to be replaced and more money to be made by the ones in charge with purchasing new stock.Agree with you on both points. I am in Cebu city and have experienced a couple of pretty big shakes. Lots of cosmetic cracking and dropped plaster in my apartment but definitely nothing structural.
Also, I am not inclined to be impressed with the quality, reliability, ethics of the relief aid organisations here, which is why we are looking to do something direct. We are still coordinating with the NDRRMC but that is just to ensure that we've got information on infrastructure access and the like.
WestCoast1
10-16-25, 16:24
FB reel on Phils corruption skandalo recently. Numerous government contracts were doled out to reduce flooding around the country, and were marked off as complete earlier this year. Yet (shock) it was discovered during the multiple LPA's recently that the projects were never completed, some never even started. Its a 2-3 minute video. The narrator also shows the faces and social media accounts of the rich-kids of said contractors who took the money who wantonly brag up new cars and other expensive items.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/839264079261241
Old And Ugly
10-16-25, 20:06
FB reel on Phils corruption skandalo recently. Numerous government contracts were doled out to reduce flooding around the country, and were marked off as complete earlier this year. Yet (shock) it was discovered during the multiple LPA's recently that the projects were never completed, some never even started. Its a 2-3 minute video. The narrator also shows the faces and social media accounts of the rich-kids of said contractors who took the money who wantonly brag up new cars and other expensive items.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/839264079261241My GF showed it to me, and it was on TV also. All those idiots cannot steal without bragging about.
WestCoast1
10-21-25, 10:54
Smart Gilr Philippines, Irish. 5 Reasons Filipinas Don't Like Condoms. Vid below. Always wondered why Filipina seem allergic to condoms. The baby is an obvious one. Apparently there are other reasons. Pinay see the condom as any of these: You are cheating on her with another girl. You don't want a long relationship with her if you are not planning on having kids with her. You think she's diseased. Plastic is not romantic; skin-2-skin is. Condoms represent fake relationships (ie, online relationships), skin-2-skin is real. First 2 pics.
Who knew?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL6D_XzwHrk
Smart Gilr Philippines, Irish. Sex Comes First in the Philippines: relationships come second. Always wondered why pinay seem to view sex the same way that men everywhere do: Sex first, to see how the relationship plays out. Western women are the opposite. But pinay view it the male way. Pics 3 & 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On6bzilaS7M
BaddHabbit
10-21-25, 19:28
Smart Girl Philippines, Irish.Interestingly, Irish is a paid narrator, and is the single mother of 4 kids! The channel owner is a guy named Andrew, in Florida. Still enjoy the channel though.
Locamotive
10-21-25, 20:06
Smart Gilr Philippines, Irish. 5 Reasons Filipinas Don't Like Condoms. Vid below. Always wondered why Filipina seem allergic to condoms. The baby is an obvious one. Apparently there are other reasons. Pinay see the condom as any of these: You are cheating on her with another girl. You don't want a long relationship with her if you are not planning on having kids with her. You think she's diseased. Plastic is not romantic; skin-2-skin is. Condoms represent fake relationships (ie, online relationships), skin-2-skin is real. First 2 pics.
Who knew?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL6D_XzwHrk
Smart Gilr Philippines, Irish. Sex Comes First in the Philippines: relationships come second. Always wondered why pinay seem to view sex the same way that men everywhere do: Sex first, to see how the relationship plays out. Western women are the opposite. But pinay view it the male way. Pics 3 & 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On6bzilaS7MFilipina's don't like condoms? Hahaha. I'd like to know where they are? This must be a report from long ago. I was there in Sept,. Every bar every girl, condom only no exceptions. She is out of touch.
WestCoast1
10-22-25, 00:51
Filipina's don't like condoms? Hahaha. I'd like to know where they are? This must be a report from long ago. I was there in Sept,. Every bar every girl, condom only no exceptions. She is out of touch.She's not talking about girls in the biz. Both of those vids are from the last the last week, so they are recent.
I used a condom less than a handful of times in my entire life. The last time was almost 2 decades ago. Chatting a gogo girl on Burgos a few weeks ago, she asked for my phone to put her number in (pre-covid that was never allowed), suggesting a next-day rendezvous. I asked about my preferences (cam, no condom, 2 pops) and she was agree-able. I didn't let her put the number in my phone as I was on a pervin'-only mission and happy with the feel-up, and didn't think she was choice for a meet-up. Additionally one of my Manila regulars has a neighbor who contacted me quietly (my girl didn't know about it) when I was in town recently. She came, age 28, decent shape, and was fine with a p1500 1-pop, no condom was mentioned. She came twice more, and I think will become a regular.
Other fellas, having trouble with the condom from either gals in the biz, or gals not in the biz? I am quick to dismiss any girl who either mentions a condom, or does not quickly acquiesce. Its always an up-front conversation, as nothing is worse than an argument at the start of sex.
Other fellas, having trouble with the condom from either gals in the biz, or gals not in the biz? Old news but in May / June I posted pretty extensively about the paranoia about the then recent HIV campaign. It was in the news everywhere and every girl was aware of it. It resulted in the first time that I had girls mention covering up and a couple even insisted on negative blood tests. Bare was still readily available but it wasn't as universal as before and was often the topic of discussion.
I see increasing HIV rates are back in the news so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it's back as front of mind for the girls.
https://sc.mp/58dro
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
10-22-25, 01:26
Old news but in May / June I posted pretty extensively about the paranoia about the then recent HIV campaign. It was in the news everywhere and every girl was aware of it. It resulted in the first time that I had girls mention covering up and a couple even insisted on negative blood tests. Bare was still readily available but it wasn't as universal as before and was often the topic of discussion.
I see increasing HIV rates are back in the news so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it's back as front of mind for the girls.
https://sc.mp/58dro
Enjoy. G.Thanks the update. Interesting, from the article:
The HIV cases are rising disproportionately among young men, with 95 per cent of new cases being male, with 33 per cent aged 15–24, and 47 per cent aged 25–34.
80% of the cases under age 34, and almost all of those male. Suggests a young male-male issue. However that won't stop the general scare.
80% of the cases under age 34, and almost all of those male. Suggests a young male-male issue. However that won't stop the general scare.Thats exactly what I told the girls that were concerned. It made zero difference. The reporting was so wide and scare mongering that all were really concerned.
As I said, that was six months ago. Guys in town now can confirm the current situation but add in the recent reporting and I wouldn't be surprised if girls are still very concerned and those with options are insisting.
G.
CenTexCrash
10-22-25, 05:57
Smart Gilr Philippines, Irish. 5 Reasons Filipinas Don't Like Condoms. Vid below.She's been showing up on my feed for about 2+ months and I don't know what triggered the algorithms.
She's been showing up on my feed for about 2+ months and I don't know what triggered the algorithms.Searching anything to do with the Philippines, or being in the Philippines will trigger the algorithm.
BaddHabbit
10-22-25, 08:45
She's not talking about girls in the biz. Both of those vids are from the last the last week, so they are recent.Agreed, girls in the biz maybe, and even that isn't really that hard a line. Had a couple girls over recently and when one asked if I had condoms, and acted surprised when I said no, she then said "ok, you fuck my ass then?" Not sure she had the whole STD concept quite worked out yet.
WestCoast1
10-22-25, 10:07
Had a couple girls over recently and when one asked if I had condoms, and acted surprised when I said no, she then said "ok, you fuck my ass then?" Not sure she had the whole STD concept quite worked out yet.Hahaha.
Couple of years ago I had been seeing a girl from another province, for about 5 years. She'd make the bus trek to my place (or jet to NCR) about 4-5 times a year. At one point I picked her up at the bus station in a taxi, and on the way to my place she said very quietly, "We should condom". 5 years and never heard her skinny (and amazing) ass say that. 15 minutes later at my place the DFK started, the kit came off, and a few positions later she got vaxxed. Two days and several rounds later we were at a convenience store getting chips and juice. Standing in line to pay, she said it quietly again: "We should Durex"? Um, NO. You depart Saturday, yes? "Yes". Maybe you will need to go home today. "No!" Lets get these foods home, have a bite and a round, then a nap. "Yes". That's what happened, and she's never mentioned it again.
Can someone compare and contrast Vietnam vs Philippines.
It's early days but I'm thinking of trying somewhere new rather than a repeat of the same areas I've been going to in Manila and Mindanao
I don't need multiple fucks every day but happy to combine regular tourism with carnal desires; I'm a cheap Charlie so not interested in $300 fucks on Bien Vue; happy to visit hot tocs and Gaito quickies but not all the time; i'd need some LT or overnight options; I'm happy in big cities but also perfectly comfortable in smaller towns.
I'm spoilt in the Philippines with local knowledge and an existing contact list. What's the best way to replicate this in a 2 month holiday around Vietnam?
Thanks. G
PS. The Philippines is almost exclusively bareback. Is that a reasonable expectation in Vietnam?
Old And Ugly
10-25-25, 05:43
Can someone compare and contrast Vietnam vs Philippines.
It's early days but I'm thinking of trying somewhere new rather than a repeat of the same areas I've been going to in Manila and Mindanao
I don't need multiple fucks every day but happy to combine regular tourism with carnal desires; I'm a cheap Charlie so not interested in $300 fucks on Bien Vue; happy to visit hot tocs and Gaito quickies but not all the time; i'd need some LT or overnight options; I'm happy in big cities but also perfectly comfortable in smaller towns.
I'm spoilt in the Philippines with local knowledge and an existing contact list. What's the best way to replicate this in a 2 month holiday around Vietnam?
Thanks. G
PS. The Philippines is almost exclusively bareback. Is that a reasonable expectation in Vietnam?Unless you're young and good looking, will be kind of difficult to score outside the massage places. It's a beautiful country, good food, cheap hotels, but the girls are hard to get, and age matters a lot. Add to it the same problem with the K like in the PH, these guys fuck up everything they touch, but not with their dicks.
It will be crowded also, absolutely everybody I know is going to Vietnam right now, people that never set foot in a foreign country before, I don't know what happened. Not only mongerers, but families, nerds, young ones, etc. Also they all want to rent motorbikes and do Vietnam up and down, probably was something on Tiktok or TV that triggered the exodus, it will be a busy season in the emergency rooms and funeral houses around Vietnam.
I spent many years in V on and off decades ago, but in the past 10 years the girls behavior towards foreigners has changed beyond recognition, and not for the better.
No more "what do we get for 10 $? Everything you want! ".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg8gNFHlifg
Worth mentioning is that lately lots of LBs appeared out of nowhere.
And weirdly, less people speak english than before the wide avail of internet, you would expect the opposite.
3 somes are inexistent.
Last visit was about half a year ago.
Unless you're young and good looking, will be kind of difficult to score outside the massage places. It's a beautiful country, good food, cheap hotels, but the girls are hard to get, and age matters a lot. Add to it the same problem with the K like in the PH, these guys fuck up everything they touch, but not with their dicks.
It will be crowded also, absolutely everybody I know is going to Vietnam right now, people that never set foot in a foreign country before, I don't know what happened. Not only mongerers, but families, nerds, young ones, etc. Also they all want to rent motorbikes and do Vietnam up and down, probably was something on Tiktok or TV that triggered the exodus, it will be a busy season in the emergency rooms and funeral houses around Vietnam.
I spent many years in V on and off decades ago, but in the past 10 years the girls behavior towards foreigners has changed beyond recognition, and not for the better.
No more "what do we get for 10 $? Everything you want! ".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg8gNFHlifg
Worth mentioning is that lately lots of LBs appeared out of nowhere.
And weirdly, less people speak english than before the wide avail of internet, you would expect the opposite.
3 somes are inexistent.
Last visit was about half a year ago.Thanks. Unfortunately I'm no longer young and I was never good looking so we may have a problem.
I get the impression that Vietnam is based around short point and shoot options which don't really interest me.
You're right about it being a scenic and fascinating country so I think I'll keep it as a tourism option with the occasional R rated detour rather than a dedicated monger trip.
It's a shame as the Viet girls who worked in Singapore really rocked my world.
Thanks again. G.
Old And Ugly
10-25-25, 11:31
Thanks. Unfortunately I'm no longer young and I was never good looking so we may have a problem.
I get the impression that Vietnam is based around short point and shoot options which don't really interest me.
You're right about it being a scenic and fascinating country so I think I'll keep it as a tourism option with the occasional R rated detour rather than a dedicated monger trip.
It's a shame as the Viet girls who worked in Singapore really rocked my world.
Thanks again. G.I'll go back later in the year or next year, depending when my friends are going, (normal people). I'll take the GF with me. It will be for touristy purposes also. I recommend the north
Geneva Guy
10-25-25, 13:46
Thanks. Unfortunately I'm no longer young and I was never good looking so we may have a problem.
I get the impression that Vietnam is based around short point and shoot options which don't really interest me.
You're right about it being a scenic and fascinating country so I think I'll keep it as a tourism option with the occasional R rated detour rather than a dedicated monger trip.
It's a shame as the Viet girls who worked in Singapore really rocked my world.
Thanks again. G.Having spent 10+ yrs in northern vietnam, here is my take. I have accessed girls 3 ways (and not in order). First was a local madam in haiphong would send me girls for cheap ($25 usd to her and $25 to girl). All bare and filled their pussies. I carried plan be with me to give them. Second was sites like tagged. Met many locals from there, age 25-42, some shaved others not. All bare and always CIP with them (most on OCs). Third was find a girl on a regular site and talk to her about bringing a friend after a few one on one meetings. That work. Had one girl brought her friend. I fucked her and filled her, she left and the GF stayed overnight to receive 3 loads from me till morning. Lots of fun. SO, I have a different take on Vn girls, they are generally interested in western guys (at least in the north). And by the way HUE probably has the loveliest girls. Small boobs and small curvy ass (but not as curvy as the Indos).
GG.
Hello Forum,
I'm new here an hope it is okay to post here.
I'm (29) traveling (Europe) a lot and was always fascinated with Asia (was once in Japan).
In December, I want to go to Asia for traveling and also sexual adventures (I'm pretty much unexperienced in this area).
- Can you recommend me a target destination (I'm open for nearly any country)? Maybe one which is less known and overrun with sex tourists and otherwise also interesting?
Thailand is naturally well known but I also read much about the Philippines. Are there maybe interesting rural destinations?
- For a interesting sexual adventures, what should I prepare beforehand and look out for during traveling?
- From what I heard, most plays out in bars but I don't and never will drink alcohol, will this be a problem.
I hope some experienced travelers can guide me.
Hello Forum,
I'm new here an hope it is okay to post here.
I'm (29) traveling (Europe) a lot and was always fascinated with Asia (was once in Japan).
In December, I want to go to Asia for traveling and also sexual adventures (I'm pretty much unexperienced in this area).
- Can you recommend me a target destination (I'm open for nearly any country)? Maybe one which is less known and overrun with sex tourists and otherwise also interesting?
Thailand is naturally well known but I also read much about the Philippines. Are there maybe interesting rural destinations?
- For a interesting sexual adventures, what should I prepare beforehand and look out for during traveling?
- From what I heard, most plays out in bars but I don't and never will drink alcohol, will this be a problem.
I hope some experienced travelers can guide me.Dude, get your ass to Indonesia. It has everything: party areas, nightlife, beaches, natural beauty, historical sights, great food. And best of all, a young guy who is outgoing but polite will be drowning in pussy.
It's a Muslim country so being a non drinker is 100% acceptable. Local girls will actually respect that you don't need to get drunk to have a good time. There are bars but you will only find heavy drinking in the foreigner tourist areas.
It's ideal for someone who wants to travel, away from the regular sexpat locations.
Preparations before hand?? Nothing special. Just be prepared for walking around all day in the heat, bring any meds from home including something for the inevitable travelers diarrhoea.
Enjoy. G.
Old And Ugly
10-25-25, 21:11
Having spent 10+ yrs in northern vietnam, here is my take. I have accessed girls 3 ways (and not in order). First was a local madam in haiphong would send me girls for cheap ($25 usd to her and $25 to girl). All bare and filled their pussies. I carried plan be with me to give them. Second was sites like tagged. Met many locals from there, age 25-42, some shaved others not. All bare and always CIP with them (most on OCs). Third was find a girl on a regular site and talk to her about bringing a friend after a few one on one meetings. That work. Had one girl brought her friend. I fucked her and filled her, she left and the GF stayed overnight to receive 3 loads from me till morning. Lots of fun. SO, I have a different take on Vn girls, they are generally interested in western guys (at least in the north). And by the way HUE probably has the loveliest girls. Small boobs and small curvy ass (but not as curvy as the Indos).
GG.How old are you? How did you got to the local madam, and how long ago was this?
Old And Ugly
10-25-25, 21:14
Dude, get your ass to Indonesia. It has everything: party areas, nightlife, beaches, natural beauty, historical sights, great food. And best of all, a young guy who is outgoing but polite will be drowning in pussy.
It's a Muslim country so being a non drinker is 100% acceptable. Local girls will actually respect that you don't need to get drunk to have a good time. There are bars but you will only find heavy drinking in the foreigner tourist areas.
It's ideal for someone who wants to travel, away from the regular sexpat locations.
Preparations before hand?? Nothing special. Just be prepared for walking around all day in the heat, bring any meds from home including something for the inevitable travelers diarrhoea.
Enjoy. G.Give me some pointers I only been to Bali few times, I want to go other places too, maybe in spring.
Dude, get your ass to Indonesia. It has everything: party areas, nightlife, beaches, natural beauty, historical sights, great food. And best of all, a young guy who is outgoing but polite will be drowning in pussy.
It's a Muslim country so being a non drinker is 100% acceptable. Local girls will actually respect that you don't need to get drunk to have a good time. There are bars but you will only find heavy drinking in the foreigner tourist areas.
It's ideal for someone who wants to travel, away from the regular sexpat locations.
Preparations before hand?? Nothing special. Just be prepared for walking around all day in the heat, bring any meds from home including something for the inevitable travelers diarrhoea..Thanks for your reply.
Sure, I'm open for that, but I don't know much about Indonesia.
Any recommendations about areas to go to?
What's the recommended way to meet girls? I've seen there are a few apps.
Are hotels open for visitors?
Give me some pointers I only been to Bali few times, I want to go other places too, maybe in spring.Answered in the Indonesian General thread.
Moved from the Philippines thread.
For mongering, Bali truely sucks. My best recommendation for Bali is to bring a girl from Jakarta or wherever with you. Much cheaper, better performing and she will say thanks for the holiday.
Suggestion for 2 to 4 weeks for someone who wants to combine travel with pussy:....
Old And Ugly
10-26-25, 06:39
Answered in the Indonesian General thread.That's the idea, to stay away from Bali, looking for other places, maybe to spent a few months around some beautiful islands.
I'll have my GF with me, so the daily maintenance is guaranteed, but we're always looking for joiners to keep it alive and interesting.
I will go thru the Indonesia reports, just the mindset on the other forums are kind of amateurish, people seem to be to easy to please with to little, all the professional mongerers appears to have gathered here in the PH forum.
That's the idea, to stay away from Bali, looking for other places, maybe to spent a few months around some beautiful islands.
I'll have my GF with me, so the daily maintenance is guaranteed, but we're always looking for joiners to keep it alive and interesting.
I will go thru the Indonesia reports, just the mindset on the other forums are kind of amateurish, people seem to be to easy to please with to little, all the professional mongerers appears to have gathered here in the PH forum.I don't want to pollute the Philippines board with info on Bali or Indonesia so post any Questions on the Indonesia General board or send me a PM.
I'm happy to expand there but, in short, everything you have mentioned is eminently possible.
Enjoy. G.
BaddHabbit
10-27-25, 19:36
It's a shame as the Viet girls who worked in Singapore really rocked my world.I am not really the bar / go-go type, but I have to admit that the beach club is about the only one of them that I miss.
I am not really the bar / go-go type, but I have to admit that the beach club is about the only one of them that I miss.The Beach Club in KL?? Yeah it was good but got packed later in the night.
I was more thinking Ipanema and the Four Floors in Singapore. That was great fun. Girls from everywhere: Viets and everywhere else up top and and the Philippine bars down stairs. It was a shame when the latter turned into BMD bars and died off.
It was fun being a world traveller in the one building. Thai, Vietnam, Pina, Indo, I fucked them all next door at the Orchard Hotel.
Pinas for being fun and the Viets for being technically proficient were my favourites.
Shame it's all gone now.
G.
BaddHabbit
10-28-25, 02:59
The Beach Club in KL?? Yeah it was good but got packed later in the night.
I was more thinking Ipanema and the Four Floors in Singapore. That was great fun. Girls from everywhere: Viets and everywhere else up top and and the Philippine bars down stairs. It was a shame when the latter turned into BMD bars and died off.
It was fun being a world traveller in the one building. Thai, Vietnam, Pina, Indo, I fucked them all next door at the Orchard Hotel.
Pinas for being fun and the Viets for being technically proficient were my favourites.
Shame it's all gone now.
G.Yeah, of course you're right. The beach club was in KL, and that was what I was thinking of. In my defence got back last night after an extraordinarily long weekend doing an aid relief trip up to northern Cebu. Yes, in Singapore terms Orchard Towers was definitely the one to mourn the loss of. It was so very different to anything else I had experienced back then. Gentrification isn't always a good thing!
SethMacfarlane
10-29-25, 07:31
The Beach Club in KL?? Yeah it was good but got packed later in the night.
I was more thinking Ipanema and the Four Floors in Singapore. That was great fun. Girls from everywhere: Viets and everywhere else up top and and the Philippine bars down stairs. It was a shame when the latter turned into BMD bars and died off.
It was fun being a world traveller in the one building. Thai, Vietnam, Pina, Indo, I fucked them all next door at the Orchard Hotel.
Pinas for being fun and the Viets for being technically proficient were my favourites.
Shame it's all gone now.
G.Isn't Ipanema still around in Singapore?
Isn't Ipanema still around in Singapore?Yes. But a new location.
The Four Floors ie Orchard Towers, has totally changed. It's largest tennant now is, of all things a Church.
Trevor2522
10-30-25, 13:33
The Four Floors, i.e. Orchard Towers, has totally changed. Its largest tenant now is, of all things, a church.Amazing how otherwise-intelligent and savvy people believe in a grey-bearded, Caucasian man-in-the-sky, who is always looking out for their best interests -- if only they repent their 'sins', pray and donate to the church. All religions are demented; used and abused by the lites for control of the masses. Read Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins' 'The God Delusion'.
BaddHabbit
10-30-25, 14:12
Amazing how otherwise-intelligent and savvy people believe in a grey-bearded, Caucasian man-in-the-sky, who is always looking out for their best interests -- if only they repent their 'sins', pray and donate to the church. All religions are demented; used and abused by the lites for control of the masses. Read Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins' 'The God Delusion'.This is the Philippines. I went into a national bookstore over by Mango Square in Cebu a while back and noticed that they had put 'The God Delusion' in the religion section of the shelves. I had a good laugh, and nobody seemed to understand.
Amazing how otherwise-intelligent and savvy people believe in a grey-bearded, Caucasian man-in-the-sky, who is always looking out for their best interests -- if only they repent their 'sins', pray and donate to the church. All religions are demented; used and abused by the lites for control of the masses. Read Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins' 'The God Delusion'.Or better still. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x375n8a?mcid=745382AE53FB467185EE102F68D30E11.
_ Phil.
WestCoast1
10-31-25, 00:23
Smart Girl Philippines / Irish, is back, with some advice for getting laid. First piece of advice: Have a ticket booked when chatting up girls. Everything else is bolabola.
"That's because winners have tickets booked. Losers have plans. And when you talk about plans, she loses interest, and her legs start to close. So actions and tangible proof are extremely powerful in the hearts and minds and the panties of filipinas".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEVjtNnvLpE
Foreigner order of priority for filipinas:
1) Boots on the ground. 2) Have a ticket. 3) Everyone else*.
* More poon for 1) and 2), thank-you-very-much.
Foreigner order of priority for filipinas:
1) Boots on the ground. 2) Have a ticket. 3) Everyone else*.True for girls that intend to meet guys. However, many girls online now have no intention of meeting anyone but prefer LDR simps.
I've been ghosted many times when girls found out that I was around the corner not 8000 miles away.
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
10-31-25, 01:09
However, many girls online now have no intention of meeting anyone but prefer LDR simps.Sad to say, with the downturn in foreign visitors, there are many simps out there. I have had many Burgos SW over the years and even when not utilizing them, still stay in touch with them. The stories they tell about idiots sending money monthly continue to astound. Worse, the girls often cruelly get the simps to send and send until it hurts, even borrowing money on his CC to send. Wow.
Sad to say, with the downturn in foreign visitors, there are many simps out there. I have had many Burgos SW over the years and even when not utilizing them, still stay in touch with them. The stories they tell about idiots sending money monthly continue to astound. Worse, the girls often cruelly get the simps to send and send until it hurts, even borrowing money on his CC to send. Wow.To be fair, there are also many girls who are happy to entertain a side dick while Daddy is sending the cash or building the house, normally at drastically cut rate prices.
I should feel sympathy but simps not only can't see all the red flags, they don't believe it when friends or strangers message them with what's going on.
G.
WestCoast1
10-31-25, 06:23
To be fair, there are also many girls who are happy to entertain a side dick while Daddy is sending the cash or building the house, normally at drastically cut rate prices.
I should feel sympathy but simps not only can't see all the red flags, they don't believe it when friends or strangers message them with what's going on.
G.Are SIMPs incels? Or vice versa?
Are SIMPs incels? Or vice versa?Simps don't have to be celibate.
Eg Simp A send cash to Mary Jane to build a house because she loves him dearly and is a great wife. He comes to Lyete twice a year, as holidays allow, to check progress and have a conjugal visit. House is finished and, guess what, Simp A is locked out of 'his' house.
Same could be said for Simp be who sends an allowance for 5 years, visits once while Mary Claire is banging half the barangay and any foreigner who buys her a Chicken Joy.
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
10-31-25, 07:04
For those not aware, several scandals have broken out in Phils in the past 6-ish months, called 'ghost' scandals. The process works like this: The government doles out money to fix a problem; example, a better water drainage system in a flood area. Contractors receive the money for the project. The contractors either purposely do sub-standard work (lowering expenses to increase profit), or alternately don't do the project at all (keeping all of the money). City or government officials are paid part of the money to look the other way, and sign off that the project is ongoing and on-time, or alternately has been completed satisfactorily. Months later when the system is tested by a rainy season or typhoon, it fails completely. The flooded area is just as bad as it was before. I would guess that they are called ghost scandals because the contractor (and corrupt government employees) simply disappear from public consciousness, along with the money. More than p100 billion disappeared in the last year.
Starting a few months ago there were media and government exposes involving such, including the president BBM sitting down with politicians on live cam to figure out what happened. The Sun-Star (sunstar.com.ph) has a timeline of events in the URL below, and routinely reminds people here that its been 90+ days since the flood-control scandal broke, with few arrests or repercussions. Talk about wide-open corruption on a major scale.
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/timeline-the-flood-control-scandal
WestCoast1
10-31-25, 07:52
Filipina Pea video, exception to minor law (RA 7610), age 12 or under. The exception rules out boyfriends alone with their GF's child; the exception is for those in a normal or supervisory role with the child. At / about the 19:00 minute mark in the video, with attorney Gracie Bellingham Bennett. Contrary to what I've seen many times on the Internet, the law was never restrictive to just foreigners, it applies to everyone including Filipinos. It reads as: (b) Any person. . .. Besides covering relatives of the child, the exception covers anyone who normally is around the child with the parent's, family's, or community's knowledge (ie, babysitter, step-dad, etc.).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4wJfPQly9U
Was having coffee with a mate a few weeks ago in a Manila mall when another foreigner fella happened by and stopped to chat with us. His first trip to Phils, he'd met a girl online and they hit it off. He expressed his concern over her bringing her daughter to his hotel at times, that he might be arrested. He said he'd heard of such bad things. My mate and I weren't quite sure how to respond to that, other than to say that we knew bunches of expats here in Phils, city and provinces, with asawa and minor children, who have never been bothered by such.
Trevor2522
11-03-25, 15:10
Filipina Pea video, exception to minor law (RA 7610), age 12 or under.So a relative or known carer must be present -- but what being alone with teens aged 13-17 inclusive? Our good member Amadeuss was nearly nailed by a 17-year-old's father (with gambling debts), together with a rogue cop, in AC a few years ago. The great staff at the ABC hotel helped him out of trouble.
WestCoast1
11-03-25, 17:20
So a relative or known carer must be present -- but what being alone with teens aged 13-17 inclusive?Its a good question. I think the law only covers 12 and under.
Our good member Amadeuss was nearly nailed by a 17-year-old's father (with gambling debts), together with a rogue cop, in AC a few years ago. The great staff at the ABC hotel helped him out of trouble.I'm not aware of the details of said situation*. However, it would turn out to be the exception, not the rule. Daily, tens of thousands of foreigners in Phils are in their home, condo, apartment, or hotel, with small children that are not theirs (the children of his GF, missus, or her siblings). He might be taking them to / from school also. Some of those foreigners have been step-parenting for years or decades, and never face a problem.
* Its possible Amadeuss posted his travails-and-troubling situation at the time, and I either missed it, or have forgotten it. I guess the details would matter. Did he invite a girl over for a round of whoopee? Whoops! Or alternately was the girl there innocently, as the daughter of Amadeuss' missus?
Old And Ugly
11-03-25, 18:58
I would advise to stay as far away as possible from such situations, is not worth the rewards whatever they may be.
Well intended neighbors, envy relatives, exs, or police quotas to be fulfilled, or simple extortion scams may land you in deep murky waters.
Plenty of pussy available without the complications.
Filipina Pea video, exception to minor law (RA 7610), age 12 or under. The exception rules out boyfriends alone with their GF's child; the exception is for those in a normal or supervisory role with the child. At / about the 19:00 minute mark in the video, with attorney Gracie Bellingham Bennett. Contrary to what I've seen many times on the Internet, the law was never restrictive to just foreigners, it applies to everyone including Filipinos. It reads as: (b) Any person. . .. Besides covering relatives of the child, the exception covers anyone who normally is around the child with the parent's, family's, or community's knowledge (ie, babysitter, step-dad, etc.).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4wJfPQly9U
Was having coffee with a mate a few weeks ago in a Manila mall when another foreigner fella happened by and stopped to chat with us. His first trip to Phils, he'd met a girl online and they hit it off. He expressed his concern over her bringing her daughter to his hotel at times, that he might be arrested. He said he'd heard of such bad things. My mate and I weren't quite sure how to respond to that, other than to say that we knew bunches of expats here in Phils, city and provinces, with asawa and minor children, who have never been bothered by such.There is the law, and there is how the law is interpreted and enforced, especially when foreigners are involved.
I have no doubt thousands of foreigners go about their daily life step parenting in the Philippines, but it only takes one person with a grudge to completely ruin your life.
https://plnmedia.com/koen-charge-dismissed-cebu-judge/
Trevor2522
11-04-25, 00:47
It's possible Amadeuss posted his travails-and-troubling situation at the time, and I either missed it, or have forgotten it. I guess the details would matter. Did he invite a girl over for a round of whoopee? Whoops! Or alternately was the girl there innocently, as the daughter of Amadeuss' missus?It was around 2015. He had an adult in the room for fun. She invited her adult-minus-one friend in 'for a shower', with his permission but, apparently, no contact. Seems they were all in on the scam.
ABC reception sensed something was up, covering for Amadeuss, with an advisory to pack a small, essentials bag and leave. He returned a week later after it had blown over. Close call. I couldn't imagine Thai hotel staff being so loyal to a repeat customer -- but their laws and perceptions are more relaxed and less prone to scams -- hence the country's overwhelming tourist popularity within SE Asia.
WestCoast1
11-04-25, 07:22
Test post, most can ignore this. There seems to be some misinformation out there as to where the ISG servers are located.
WestCoast1
11-04-25, 09:52
There is the law, and there is how the law is interpreted and enforced, especially when foreigners are involved.
I have no doubt thousands of foreigners go about their daily life step parenting in the Philippines, but it only takes one person with a grudge to completely ruin your life.
https://plnmedia.com/koen-charge-dismissed-cebu-judge/Concur. Important to remember that many people in Phils jails are in on trumped up charges, or very minor charges, or charges intended to extort money from the arrested individual. Thanks the video link. This case was from before covid I believe. A foreigner fella was out with his stepkids, and also some of his missus' extended family, titas I think. All normal for them. A shifty relative of the missus, deciding he could get some money, convinced police to arrest the foreigner*. During and after the arrest, the family petitioned the police to release him, telling police that they considered him part of the family. After he made bond he left for his home country. The prosecutor refused to drop the case. Over the course of many months, with no evidence submitted, I think the case was taken over by the PJ, and then dismissed for lack of evidence. While the IACAT (Council Against Trafficking) initially got involved (the only source of possible future evidence), they dropped their involvement, and failed to turn up on court dates to provide any evidence (there was none).
The ruling by the PJ to drop the case (attached here) was short and pointed. As we don't hear much of these kinds of cases since then, its possible that this ruling acts as a precedent in our favor. The bond money was returned. While there is no language in said laws regarding minors that implicates foreigners, it will appear to foreigners (and locals) that the law is in fact targeted at foreigners, as they are the ones with money to extort. If the step-father in this case had been pinoy, this travesty would probably not have occured.
* In defense of the police, the Belgian was about to board a boat, with several minors (and adults in the family), headed to Moalboal. It could at least give the appearance of trafficking initially, but should have given way to the evidence that the foreigner was a step-father, and traveling with family. Welcome to Philippines.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/637946/belgian-nabbed-on-suspicion-of-child-exploitation-in-cebu/story/
https://www.philippines-expats.com/topic/30722-case-of-child-trafficking-against-a-belgian-thrown-out/
WestCoast1
11-05-25, 00:47
Was having coffee with a mate a few weeks ago in a Manila mall when another foreigner fella happened by and stopped to chat with us. His first trip to Phils, he'd met a girl online and they hit it off. He expressed his concern over her bringing her daughter to his hotel at times, that he might be arrested. He said he'd heard of such bad things. My mate and I weren't quite sure how to respond to that, other than to say that we knew bunches of expats here in Phils, city and provinces, with asawa and minor children, who have never been bothered by such.
I would advise to stay as far away as possible from such situations, is not worth the rewards whatever they may be.
Well intended neighbors, envy relatives, exs, or police quotas to be fulfilled, or simple extortion scams may land you in deep murky waters.
Plenty of pussy available without the complications.The foreigner in question was not mongering per se. He'd met a girl here and wanted to settle down with her. She has a child and he was wondering if he'd get in trouble not only if the child came to his hotel, but also if they were to play house together permanently. He was not interested in burning thru poon (that's my job).
WestCoast1
11-05-25, 00:52
Been getting this login error message a lot the past few days. It indicates that I have mis-typed my login credentials, and too many times. However it says, after just the first attempt, that I have failed my login quota, and must wait 15 minutes. I didn't fail the quota (3 attempts), I just mistyped it once. Also no need to wait 15 minutes, I just re-type it correctly and it works.
Been getting this login error message a lot the past few days. It indicates that I have mis-typed my login credentials, and too many times. However it says, after just the first attempt, that I have failed my login quota, and must wait 15 minutes. I didn't fail the quota (3 attempts), I just mistyped it once. Also no need to wait 15 minutes, I just re-type it correctly and it works.I've been ok this week but I had a lot of the same last week. Maybe 50% of my logins.
WestCoast1
11-21-25, 08:12
In talking to your filipina, she might routinely confuse the words 'he and 'she'. When referring to her father, she might say something like: "She went to that place. He thought she will get the money there. But he don't get the money. She just got nothing". That's a rough example, but it happens. All of those 'he' and 'she' were meant referencing her father. In the different dialects, they have words for man (lalaki) or woman (babae), boy or girl, etc. But not for he and she. Its not an error in Filipino the way it is in English. Hit your translator and it will show the word 'siya' for either 'he' or 'she'.
In talking to your filipina, she might routinely confuse the words 'he and 'she'. When referring to her father, she might say something like: "She went to that place. He thought she will get the money there. But he don't get the money. She just got nothing". That's a rough example, but it happens. All of those 'he' and 'she' were meant referencing her father. In the different dialects, they have words for man (lalaki) or woman (babae), boy or girl, etc. But not for he and she. Its not an error in Filipino the way it is in English. Hit your translator and it will show the word 'siya' for either 'he' or 'she'.Well pointed out Westie.
With the old Sabang contact, I'd be having a conversation, and she'd mention her daughter's lesbian partner (who wasn't too fond of her name Princess) and it would be he / she / he and I just assumed it was because this thing really looked like a bloke / guy. Then others would be mentioned, like her son or father and they'd be referred to as 'she'.
It took me a while to work out who she / he was talking about.
_Phil.
I don't mean to be rude but _ Sorry I can't help you.
The time has rolled around again for guys sending me PM's asking for the details of my contacts for easy hook-ups.
I'm reluctant to pass on such information for a number of reasons.
We're the ones who've made the mistakes, done all the research, put our time, money and effort into discovering some amazing contacts over time. Do you really think I'm going to give you a free ride by putting you in touch with a girl I worked really hard to discover?
Another reason is the perception that a Pina will hook up with any foreigner. I'm not going to pass on the details of a quality contact to some random stranger who has landed on ISG.
Harsh it may sound to some, but there's heaps of info on this forum and some excellent contributors who can point you in the right direction. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as sending someone a message and expecting them to hook you up without you having put any effort into it.
Thoughts?
_ Phil.
Thoughts?You're spot on. Lazy people need to RTFF, go and experience, then give back with informative (and may I dare say even entertaining) field reports. When they do that, others will be more willing to help them. Although, giving out contact information to random strangers is never a good idea, and especially if the girl didn't give her permission. There is more than enough intel on this site to figure out how to get out there and have a great trip, especially for a place like the Philippines. And here's another thing. When someone does help you how about showing some gratitude? I answered a few questions privately for a complete stranger recently, which is something I rarely do, but I was in the thick of a trip and it was all on my mind, and I was in a good mood. The asshole didn't even say thank you, and will probably never do a report. Back to not responding to random DMs asking for intel!
Some cities / countries are difficult to find and make sense reaching out forum members, but cities in Philippines are easy to score only if they RTFF. There are every ounce of details, strategy, $$ listed here, all they need to do is read. Read and f*ing read. If you don't have time and patience use any LLM grok, chatgpt and have it summarize it for you.
I don't mean to be rude but _ Sorry I can't help you.
The time has rolled around again for guys sending me PM's asking for the details of my contacts for easy hook-ups.
I'm reluctant to pass on such information for a number of reasons.
We're the ones who've made the mistakes, done all the research, put our time, money and effort into discovering some amazing contacts over time. Do you really think I'm going to give you a free ride by putting you in touch with a girl I worked really hard to discover?
Another reason is the perception that a Pina will hook up with any foreigner. I'm not going to pass on the details of a quality contact to some random stranger who has landed on ISG.
Harsh it may sound to some, but there's heaps of info on this forum and some excellent contributors who can point you in the right direction. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as sending someone a message and expecting them to hook you up without you having put any effort into it.
Thoughts?
_ Phil.
I don't mean to be rude but _ Sorry I can't help you.
The time has rolled around again for guys sending me PM's asking for the details of my contacts for easy hook-ups.
I'm reluctant to pass on such information for a number of reasons.
We're the ones who've made the mistakes, done all the research, put our time, money and effort into discovering some amazing contacts over time. Do you really think I'm going to give you a free ride by putting you in touch with a girl I worked really hard to discover?
Another reason is the perception that a Pina will hook up with any foreigner. I'm not going to pass on the details of a quality contact to some random stranger who has landed on ISG.
Harsh it may sound to some, but there's heaps of info on this forum and some excellent contributors who can point you in the right direction. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as sending someone a message and expecting them to hook you up without you having put any effort into it.
Thoughts?
_ Phil.How to win friends and influence people:
Unannounced, call up a well educated girl after a hard day at the office. "Phil said you give good head and are an awesome fukk. I like girls with big tits who can deep throat too. Want to meet at a ST hotel for P4000?
I'm sure she would appreciate you giving out her number. 🤦.
G.
Well pointed out Westie.
With the old Sabang contact, I'd be having a conversation, and she'd mention her daughter's lesbian partner (who wasn't too fond of her name Princess) and it would be he / she / he and I just assumed it was because this thing really looked like a bloke / guy. Then others would be mentioned, like her son or father and they'd be referred to as 'she'.
It took me a while to work out who she / he was talking about.
_Phil.I'm not expert on Tagalog but several Asian language don't even have words to show gender eg brother / sister or aunt / uncle. It's more based upon relative age and respect.
A girl might say "my younger sibling started college so they need a motor bike" rather than "my brother started school and he needs a bike".
I fugged a girl once who asked if I would like to meet her "brother". My reply was WTF would I want to do that. Turned out the "brother" was a 19 yo beauty who was great fun. Misgendering (the good kind) is pretty popular in some places.
Enjoy. G.
How to win friends and influence people:
Unannounced, call up a well educated girl after a hard day at the office. "Phil said you give good head and are an awesome fukk. I like girls with big tits who can deep throat too. Want to meet at a ST hotel for P4000?
I'm sure she would appreciate you giving out her number. 🤦.
G.And that's pretty much where I'm coming from G.
(Hang on_ I've got one on WhatsApp just now telling me her uncle's buffalo's sick).
Better go,
Phil.
Been getting this login error message a lot the past few days. It indicates that I have mis-typed my login credentials, and too many times. However it says, after just the first attempt, that I have failed my login quota, and must wait 15 minutes. I didn't fail the quota (3 attempts), I just mistyped it once. Also no need to wait 15 minutes, I just re-type it correctly and it works.I've had the same problem a couple of times, as of lately. And now I often have to login twice, even though I'm sure I typed the correct credentials. The first time it's simply not working. I don't get any error message, I just get the same screen again.
Furthermore I also quite often have to upload a new report twice. The first time when I hit 'Upload Report' I get a blank screen, and my report is not uploaded. Then I have to do it again to make it work.
Hopefully the forum isn't hijacked.
WestCoast1
11-26-25, 00:59
From a recent overseas remittance in Remitly. No transfer fee, and the exchange rate was 57.18. That's not bad, as the rate on the street in my town is upper 57's. The remit was direct to my GC, with no fees or deductions on that end. Transfer time was instant.
Keen Eye Joe 1
11-30-25, 04:39
I posted this request both here and in a Thailand forum, so I apologize for the duplication.
Over the years, the number of moderately priced "hooker bars" has decreased dramatically in the Southeast Asia capital cities I've visited. Clubs whose clientele consists mostly of nicely dressed and attractive gals on the take and horny and moderately generous guys on the make.
Ladies working as independent contractors, not tethered to the bar. Able to come and go as they please without permission. Waiting for playboys to offer a drink or two, relax and chat, get comfy, quietly negotiate a deal, then head out the door to the lair of choice.
Their income is derived solely from whatever money they can extract from their randy customers. Places with no added fees: No mama-sans, no bar fines, no higher priced commissioned beverages, and no drink quotas.
I often played in the Beach Club and ACE Building in Kuala Lumpur, the "Four Floors of (Wh) ores" in Singapore, Taipei's "Combat Zone", PP Banana in Batam, Indonesia, Bangkok Sukhumvit's Biergarten, and the numerous foreigner bars in Jakarta's Blok M. All gone but not forgotten.
Of course, I can find these gals sitting in many onsite bars in 5-star luxury hotels. But their expected prices are normally much higher than the maximum I want to pay, and I'm loath to admit I'm staying at a no-frills 2-3 star lodge instead of a 5-star swanky room located just a short elevator ride away.
Hong Kong's Wan Chai bars are still there, but I don't want to pay over USA $200 for an off-duty housemaid. My Bar and Eastern Promise in Jakarta continue to serve me well. I've read plenty of online reports about Thermae in Bangkok. Midnight Haven (LA Cafe) in Manila is awesome in that most nights offer a selection of upwards of 100 gals who ask for USA $50-60 as compensation.
My question is can anyone give suggestions of similar reasonably priced bars around Asia that might offer what I'm looking for?
And please, no ear-splitting loud music dance halls catering to people almost 1/3 my age. I hate being the creepy old man in the club.
My question is can anyone give suggestions of similar reasonably priced bars around Asia that might offer what I'm looking for?
And please, no ear-splitting loud music dance halls catering to people almost 1/3 my age. I hate being the creepy old man in the club.If you're not a fan of the doof doof crowd and earsplitting music, have you considered food halls? LoSo meet for lunch and HiSo meet and chat after work waiting for traffic to calm down before heading home.
The low end malls' food courts have poverty babes happy to swap number or even leave straight away. Those in business areas take more work but the results can be worth it.
FWIW, Ipanema has relocated out of the 4 Floors but prices are now crazy. Clark Quay has bars with girls but, yes, prices are outrageous.
EP is still a good night but Blok M is barely alive.
KL is risky as most bars with girls are BMD establishments and girls may not even want to leave.
Good luck. G.
Apologies. This may be a case of RTFF. And for that I apologize. Have checked out this thread and FAQ.
Basically trying to find a report of the "lay of the land".
My experience has typically been Thailand at a variety of massage parlours where everything and anything is on the table.
I have not usually been one to bring back to hotel from bars etc.
I am going to have a couple of days Manila and Cebu. And ideally would like a "away from hotel experience" - but googling and searching don't show a lot of erotica massage parlours and most searches might come up with handjob at best.
Any direction to an explaioner would be warmly welcomed.
Apologies. This may be a case of RTFF. And for that I apologize. Have checked out this thread and FAQ.
Basically trying to find a report of the "lay of the land".
My experience has typically been Thailand at a variety of massage parlours where everything and anything is on the table.
I have not usually been one to bring back to hotel from bars etc.
I am going to have a couple of days Manila and Cebu. And ideally would like a "away from hotel experience" - but googling and searching don't show a lot of erotica massage parlours and most searches might come up with handjob at best.
Any direction to an explaioner would be warmly welcomed.No idea why but the PH never developed a massage++ culture like TH, ID or even MY. That's not to say it does not exist. It does but it's the exception rather than the rule and needs to be sought out. You can't just walk into any massage joint and expect extras. You will likely be disappointed.
Enjoy. G.
WestCoast1
12-01-25, 23:57
My experience has typically been Thailand at a variety of massage parlours where everything and anything is on the table.
I have not usually been one to bring back to hotel from bars etc.Due to your short timeframe and Manila / Cebu, it appears you need to find a massage place where you can get extras.
No idea why but the PH never developed a massage++ culture like TH, ID or even MY. That's not to say it does not exist. It does but it's the exception rather than the rule and needs to be sought out. You can't just walk into any massage joint and expect extras. You will likely be disappointed.I agree with Go. There are numerous massage places where you might get extras, but there are a number of off-putting downsides:
1) Many places don't offer extras.
2) Places that offer extras might do it cyclically; yes this month, no next month. Also girls who offer extras work in these places on-again / off-again, and the 'extras' place is not necessarily a place where you can count on getting extras tonight. Bit of a sh*t-show.
3) Girls who work in such places are usually older / fugly. Don't count on 7-9's. Do count on ages up thru upper-40's.
4) Its over-priced, comparatively. After your initial agreement to p500+ for the massage, quoted extra prices will be more than you would pay by stepping down to Burgos St and finding a freelancer who is a few years younger and slightly thinner and taking her to your place. A Burgos FL will run you p1500-2000 for a private full service at your place, an extras full service massage place will be p3000+.
5) It might be the opposite of private. There is just a curtain separating you from the guy next to you. The guy to your right might be getting an oily handjob (always slappin' noisy), and the guy on your left might be serenading you with the twin-bed squeak-squeak and grunt-grunt while he's humping away. Could be good, could be bad.
Your best bet: Do an ISG advanced search in the Phils forums, RTTF, and contact anyone in PM who has mentioned such services.
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