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[QUOTE=Blazepontaine]Does anybody know of a website that has a map with all the action clearly marked on it for manila? Also, I am going may 10th and will be back early June and my passport expires in may, do i need to renew it before I come back?[/QUOTE]You may be screwed man. There is a GOOD chance you will be denied entry.
As far as a map of action, read the threads for locations and use Google. Ive used Google earth to get satellite pics when planning.
[QUOTE=Blazepontaine]Also, I am going may 10th and will be back early June and my passport expires in may[/QUOTE]
I expect that they won't let you enter the country.
Renew it before traveling.
Good luck!
Depending on what country you are departing from, you may not even be allowed to leave with less than 6 months on your passport. If the airline lets you boarf and the Phils do not let you enter, the airline must return you to your original destination at their cost. Renew.
'bare
[QUOTE=Kirsia123]Hello fellow mongers,
I have a small problem... I am going to Manilla for 2 days and I am staying at the Pan Pacific. I am going to be more or less guarded during the whole visit so bringing back a pro is not an option.
Can anyone give me advise on where to go if I only have 2-3 hours in an early evening (about 7-10 PM)?
Kirsia[/QUOTE]Pan Pacific is very close to the P Burgos area. Maybe a 5 minute walk. As you enter there street, there are bars on both sides. The Bar fines will depend on the place, but approx $ 50-60 should do the job. As you can't get a pro to your room, a good option will be to hail a cab and ask to driver, "Boss Anito Diba" or "Millionaires on EDSA". Its a 5 minute ride to these short term motels and you should be done with the cab and the room within 10-15 dollars. Try not to get 'extra services' at the motels as they can be expensive and also expose you to risk. Once done with the 'job', ask to motel to get you a cab. It will cost you 3-4 times what you paid for incoming trip, but it's safer than looking for a cab outside. I am not suggesting any bars in Burgos, but joules (Jooles) had been good for me. Also, DON't pick up someone off the street (60 % you'll have have different equipment down there).
Good Luck
[QUOTE=Rik Freeman]Pan Pacific is very close to the P Burgos area. Maybe a 5 minute walk. As you enter there street, there are bars on both sides. The Bar fines will depend on the place, but approx $ 50-60 should do the job. As you can't get a pro to your room, a good option will be to hail a cab and ask to driver, "Boss Anito Diba" or "Millionaires on EDSA". Its a 5 minute ride to these short term motels and you should be done with the cab and the room within 10-15 dollars. Try not to get 'extra services' at the motels as they can be expensive and also expose you to risk. Once done with the 'job', ask to motel to get you a cab. It will cost you 3-4 times what you paid for incoming trip, but it's safer than looking for a cab outside. I am not suggesting any bars in Burgos, but joules (Jooles) had been good for me. Also, DON't pick up someone off the street (60 % you'll have have different equipment down there).
Good Luck[/QUOTE]
Unless I am mistaken, P. Burgos is in Makati and the Pan Pacific is on the other side of town in Malate.
Robb
My apologies for misquoting "blaze". My mistake. The original poster who has an expiring visa was "Kirsia123"
LuvBEARS has a good point.....and I'll add to that. A good travel agent would have informed you about this. Mine always does, even though I've been using him for two years and tend to roll my eyes when he goes thru his spiel about rules and check in and blah, blah.
Now, if K123 isn't waiting in some visa line somewhere, maybe he could tell us what he means by being "guarded". Maybe he in a North Korean athlete on his way to the Beijing Olympics?
X
[QUOTE=LuvumBare]Depending on what country you are departing from, you may not even be allowed to leave with less than 6 months on your passport. If the airline lets you boarf and the Phils do not let you enter, the airline must return you to your original destination at their cost. Renew.
'bare[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Rik Freeman]Pan Pacific is very close to the P Burgos area. Maybe a 5 minute walk. As you enter there street, there are bars on both sides. The Bar fines will depend on the place, but approx $ 50-60 should do the job. As you can't get a pro to your room, a good option will be to hail a cab and ask to driver, "Boss Anito Diba" ...
Good Luck[/QUOTE]Best ask for Sogo or Victoria Court (for upmarket ST rooms) if in theMalate/Ermita area. Anito's has been taken over by the Victoria Court Group, spruced up and renamed (forget its new name). This was reputedly after a girl was murdered in one of the rooms and they lost most of their regular custom (Filipino's are very superstitious and scared of ghosts). There is no branch of Anito's in Makati but there probably is a Sogo in the area as they seem to be springing up everywhere as love hotels are becoming ever more popular with Filipino's. Eurotel is another popular group with well appointed ST hotels opening up everywhere. There is a new one opened up right opposite Southmall in Las Pinas which I have put to good use a couple of times when engaged in a successful spot of mall hunting.
Oh and Pan Pacific is definately in Adriatico and a fair distance from P Burgos.
I see some informatin about visa extention, I plan to move to the philippines for more than six months do i need to have a return trip ticket when i arrive there? Also what requirements will i need to get an extended visa, how hard is it and should i do it upon arrival to the philippines? I am not married to a filipino, will it be a problem for me to stay for an extended period of time? I read that the max period of staying in the philippines is 17 months, then you would have to leave for a day and start the process all over again is this true?
Can someone please shed some light on me, i want to make sure I will have no problem staying 6months or more.
[QUOTE=Candyman2005]I see some informatin about visa extention, I plan to move to the philippines for more than six months do i need to have a return trip ticket when i arrive there? Also what requirements will i need to get an extended visa, how hard is it and should i do it upon arrival to the philippines?
I am not married to a filipino, will it be a problem for me to stay for an extended period of time? I read that the max period of staying in the philippines is 17 months, then you would have to leave for a day and start the process all over again is this true?
Can someone please shed some light on me, i want to make sure I will have no problem staying 6months or more.[/QUOTE]Hello Candyman, Welcome. On behalf of all may I ask that u take a moment to learn to use the 'Search this thread' tool.
In answer to your question, Yes, you can stay longer by getting extensions to your visa. It is technically possible to stay up to 24 months but rare. More commonly you can get extensions up to 16 months. Non married guys do what is called a 'visa run' every so often. That is, they get on a plane, fly to Thailand for example & fly straight back to the Phils. This way they can start another fresh visitor visa again.
Official info here : [url]http://immigration.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=207&Itemid=80[/url]
Cheers
AV
Thanks AV. I will use the search thread tool in the future prior to asking a question that may have already been asked or to find infomation already posted.
I am going to be staying in Makati for a week and I was wondering where to go for a great night out in makati.
Prefer a bar enviroment as at least you get to know a little bit about the girl before you end up in the room, dont have a problem bringing the girl back to my hotel.
Also a guide to the prices would be good for a Long Time option of lets say midnight to the morning.
Thanks
Wizard
[QUOTE=Candyman2005]Thanks AV. I will use the search thread tool in the future prior to asking a question that may have already been asked or to find infomation already posted.[/QUOTE]You're welcome mate. We're all friends here so if you don't understand something just ask, some one will be happy to help.
AV
[QUOTE=Wizard561]I am going to be staying in Makati for a week and I was wondering where to go for a great night out in makati. Prefer a bar enviroment as at least you get to know a little bit about the girl before you end up in the room, dont have a problem bringing the girl back to my hotel. Also a guide to the prices would be good for a Long Time option of lets say midnight to the morning. Thanks
Wizard[/QUOTE]Hello & welcome Wizard! Your question is too general.
Think about what constitutes 'a great night out' for you, do a little reading/searching of the Makati threads first, then post a specific question there in the Makati threads.
As a general rule all P4P bars will be delighted to keep serving you expensive 'ladies drinks' for as long as you wish to 'get to know a little bit about the girl'. ;)
Cheers mate!
AV
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[QUOTE=Amavida]Hello & welcome Wizard! Your question is too general.
Think about what constitutes 'a great night out' for you, do a little reading / searching of the Makati threads first, then post a specific question there in the Makati threads.
As a general rule all P4P bars will be delighted to keep serving you expensive 'ladies drinks' for as long as you wish to 'get to know a little bit about the girl'. ;)
Cheers mate!
AV[/QUOTE]AV, sorry if my question is a bit too general, as it is my first trip to manila and most of my expirience comes from China/HK where there are no BF etc. maybe my question is a bit naive. Your sarcasm is apreciated. ;)
Like I said staying in Makati, have no idea where to go have gone through most of the threads and LA seems a good place to start but at the same time the malls seem quite interesting, but at the same time I am more of an introverted person then an extrovert so that may not suit me as opposed to some other people on this forum.
So be gentle ;) and point me in the right direction if you want.
Wizard