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[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2957610]The same applies for those who stayed more than 6 months and got their ECC before departure; you shouldn't need to show the receipt that you paid for it in the past 2 weeks, as it shows right there on their screen if you paid for it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=KabulGuy;2958607]This is not unusual here. I renewed my car registration recently and they wanted a paper copy of my prior OR from last renewal. They even admitted that they could look it up, but their regulations said paper copy of it and that is what they required.[/QUOTE]The rules is: THE RULES!

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone else is frequently getting DM's from guys who want an easy fix and request contact details of your contacts?

I'm always happy to help out and offer advice, but I'm not going to hand over the contact details of girls I've spent a lot of time to get to know.

My latest reply was this:

"Thanks so much for your message.

Unfortunately, I can't give any details of my contacts.

Basically as it would place them in danger as I receive regular messages asking for such information and I really don't know who I'm replying to in these messages. It could be anyone.

If you don't want to do the bar scene or your own ground work, tip the hotel security and ask them to find you a girl.

They will sort out all the reception issues you were concerned about at the hotel.

Hope you have great time!

Phil".

The adventure of The Phils is learning from experience. And that happens in any country. But I'm not prepared to do all the ground work for the newcomers looking for an easy way out.

The contacts I have, I consider friends. None are typical bar girls or hookers.

I'd advise anyone new to the forum to learn from the advice offered and create your own personal adventure. It will be well worth it.

_Phil.

Haha, yes I get these all the time. Usually the wording is slightly off as if english is not their first language. I never give out contact details unless I've met the person in real life. And if I know the person in real life, they probably have my contact info in their phone so would contact me there instead of via DM here. Its a bit annoying. Just ignore them.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;2958960]Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone else is frequently getting DM's from guys who want an easy fix and request contact details of your contacts?

I'm always happy to help out and offer advice, but I'm not going to hand over the contact details of girls I've spent a lot of time to get to know.

My latest reply was this:

"Thanks so much for your message.

Unfortunately, I can't give any details of my contacts.

Basically as it would place them in danger as I receive regular messages asking for such information and I really don't know who I'm replying to in these messages. It could be anyone.

If you don't want to do the bar scene or your own ground work, tip the hotel security and ask them to find you a girl.

They will sort out all the reception issues you were concerned about at the hotel.

Hope you have great time!

Phil".

The adventure of The Phils is learning from experience. And that happens in any country. But I'm not prepared to do all the ground work for the newcomers looking for an easy way out.

The contacts I have, I consider friends. None are typical bar girls or hookers.

I'd advise anyone new to the forum to learn from the advice offered and create your own personal adventure. It will be well worth it.

_Phil.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;2958960]Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone else is frequently getting DM's from guys who want an easy fix and request contact details of your contacts?

[/QUOTE]Constantly. What many fail to recognise is that:

1/. Because I like how a girl looks or performed, doesn't mean that another guy will too.

2/. Because a girl fucks me doesn't mean that she wants to be seen fucking 100 other foreigners.

You'd be surprised the number of abusive messages I have received after a recommendation because she didn't do XXX exactly as a punter wanted or a girl that I found spectacular in the sack simply didn't press the right buttons for another guy.

Let's not forget the guys who do absolutely zero research before asking the simplest questions: are AC hotels girl friendly?; where can I find the hottest stunners in manila?

I'm more than happy to help guys who put in some effort first and then ask specific questions but yes I too generally don't give out individual contact details, even to good friends, for the reasons above. Often info on how to find similar girls is of more use to them anyway. Guys can then go find what they prefer, not what I have enjoyed.

Enjoy. G.

To be fair, this is a forum.

[QUOTE=Kazeu;2958963]Haha, yes I get these all the time. Usually the wording is slightly off as if english is not their first language. I never give out contact details unless I've met the person in real life. And if I know the person in real life, they probably have my contact info in their phone so would contact me there instead of via DM here. Its a bit annoying. Just ignore them.[/QUOTE]Notice.

I do not give out contacts. I do not give out contacts.

Do not DM me for contacts.

I have been burned before.

Develop your own Friends and Family program. Very easy to do if you are a kind and respectful person.

[QUOTE=Goferring;2959081] I'm more than happy to help guys who put in some effort first and then ask specific questions but yes I too generally don't give out individual contact details, even to good friends, for the reasons above. Often info on how to find similar girls is of more use to them anyway. Guys can then go find what they prefer, not what I have enjoyed.

Enjoy. G.[/QUOTE]Exactly G,

There's a really good group of guys here willing to offer some great advice and experiences.

Those of us who travel frequently, or reside in the Phils, and have done so over many years, obviously have a contact list or some regular girls.

I think it was just worth pointing out to any newcomers to the forum that although we're willing to offer some advice, you probably won't get any contact details out of many of us via DM's.

Forget dating websites, or our contacts, and get your feet on the ground here in The Phils and discover how it all works.

Sure, you'll encounter some 'hurdles' along the way, but it will be worth it in the long run.

And if you're not into the bar scene, there are many other options. Just take the time to look through previous posts of the member's travels.

_ Phil.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;2959816]

I think it was just worth pointing out to any newcomers to the forum that although we're willing to offer some advice, you probably won't get any contact details out of many of us via DM's.

Forget dating websites, or our contacts, and get your feet on the ground here in The Phils and discover how it all works.

[/QUOTE]Think of it from the girls' perspective. Who would you be more drawn to: the polite guy, you met at the mall or food court, who asked you out for coffee or; the guy who WhatsApps you asking a nightly rate because his buddy said you gave great head??

G.

I moved to the Philippines in mid 2019 and for the first 4 years lived in Cebu City. My first visit to Cebu City was in 2016, on a recce trip. I was then living in Bangkok but was getting restless so came to the Philippines to check it out with a view to a move.

I visited Angeles City, Davao City in Mindanao, and Cebu City and of course Manila, and considered all 4 places but in the end I chose Cebu City. Almost all of the pussy I had whilst living there was via the Internet dating sites, pinaylove and dateinasia. I had more than enough pussy to keep me busy, a mix of regulars and one-off meets.

My first trip to the Philippines was actually in the late 80's, to Manila, and I had the opportunity to sample some of the local girls via the bars. But my first encounter with a Pinay was actually in Sydney, Australia, a year or two earlier whilst on a 2 week holiday/vacation. I booked an outcall Asian 'massage' from the Yellow Pages phone book in my hotel room and she came to my hotel room. She was really beautiful, early 20's with a ravishing and voluptuous body, with beautiful skin, and gave a full girlfriend experience, with full sex and was quite ok with bareback and a CIP finish. I don't remember her name and don't have any pics of her, but do remember that she was very sweet and it was a really fantastic experience. It was the highlight of my trip to Australia!

Anyway, I lived in Cebu City from July 2019 up till October last year, but was getting restless. I was thinking about a move to either Vietnam or Cambodia but decided in the end to move up to Quezon City, which is part of Metro Manila.

As an experience I enjoyed my time living in Quezon City, especially with all the girls I was able to meet, but I would not want to live there again or in any other part of Metro Manila, too many people and waaaaay too much traffic. I moved out of the Philippines over the weekend and am currently in Nonthaburi in Metro Bangkok, and plan to stay here for a year or two. Getting around in Bangkok is a lot easier than it is in Manila because of the huge subway and skytrain network which covers a very wide area, unlike the skytrain in Manila which only covers a small area. They are currently building a subway system in Manila but it won't be operational for at least 5 years.

Personally, I think Cebu City is a much better place to live on a long-term basis in the Philippines than Manila, and if I do go back to live there I would definitely choose Cebu City over Manila which is choking itself to death with the numbers of cars on the roads and the numbers of people living there. Apart from the better quality of girls I was able to meet in Cebu City and the lower prices than in Manila, I think Cebu City has a real heart and a soul, and is more laid-back than Manila and I found the locals more friendly and more easy going than in Manila. The average price I paid for a girl in Cebu City was P1k to P1.5 k, v 3k to 4k in Metro Manila. All S/T.

Below, a few pics from last Friday with a regular in Pasig City. It was my last night in the Philippines and she might possibly be my last Pinay!

Chocha monger clear your messages can't reply to your PM.

[QUOTE=Mdemde;2960141] Personally, I think Cebu City is a much better place to live on a long-term basis in the Philippines than Manila, and if I do go back to live there I would definitely choose Cebu City over Manila which is choking itself to death with the numbers of cars on the roads and the numbers of people living there. [/QUOTE]Hi Md,

I'd agree that Manila would be too hectic for me to base myself permanently.

Whilst I still have to reside at home for business reasons and an elderly father who requires care, there might be a very good chance in the future of me settling in The Phils.

I'm just not sure if Cebu City would do it for me either.

But that's the beauty of taking your time and visiting various places to see what might work long term.

Probably the nicest place I've visited is Bantayan Island off the north coast of Cebu.

But logistically at the moment it would be a real hassle if I suddenly had to fly back home if things turned to shit.

From there, it's a long haul just to get to the closest major airport.

Then again, I have a very close friend in Sabang who is amazing but all her family is there.

Time will tell and thanks so much for your observations.

_Phil.

I have 2 options landing at MNL. One is around 10 am and the other around midnight. Which is the less crazy time to get my bags and go through Immigration?

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2962185]I have 2 options landing at MNL. One is around 10 am and the other around midnight. Which is the less crazy time to get my bags and go through Immigration?[/QUOTE]That all depends on how many and what sized planes are also landing at the same time. I've seen Arrivals empty and packed at all times of the day and night.

10 am will have more traffic on the road to the hotel but by the time you do your clearance, get bags, taxis etc you will line up with the normal 2 pm check in time, get some rest and be able to head out for the night. A midnight arrival would see me basically loose the next day to sleep, jetlag etc and cost me another day's hotel stay for little benefit.

If it were my choice, I'd arrive at 10 am.

I don't know if it applies to you, but remember that you can now do the 29 day extension at the airport on the day of arrival. It's 3050 peso and about 10 minutes. That's much easier than processing it later.

Enjoy. G.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2962185]I have 2 options landing at MNL. One is around 10 am and the other around midnight. Which is the less crazy time to get my bags and go through Immigration?[/QUOTE]Hi Banana,

My flights always arrive around 5 pm so not in your time frame, but I've never had a problem with customs delays. Always straight through and never a bag checked.

For me the issue is where the plane is always parked. At the arse / ass-end of the airport with a short bus trip to the terminal and then a lengthy walk to the baggage belt.

My flights back home are always around midnight, so I get the full day of action before I depart.

As G mentioned, factor in the traffic once you arrive. A swift process through the airport can all turn to shit any time of the day or night with Manila's hectic traffic.

Just my experience _ Phil.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2962185]I have 2 options landing at MNL. One is around 10 am and the other around midnight. Which is the less crazy time to get my bags and go through Immigration?[/QUOTE]Kind of depends on where you heading to after arriving.