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[QUOTE=Cunning Stunt]So in order to maintain its power base, the Catholic Church here benefits from and have a vested interest in maintaining the poverty of the people and their anti-birth control policies serve nicely as a tool for ensuring that. it is a fact that the Church remains the most powerful non-governmental institute in this country and wishes to remain so, whereas in wealthier Catholic countries the influence of the church has declined markedly and it has very little political clout.[/QUOTE]

I've heard a few outspoken Philippine Catholics point out that, despite the Church's prohibition on contraception, wealthy Philippine Catholics have two or three children per couple, while poor Filipinos end up with six or eight. Obviously the well-to-do know something that the poor do not. I suspect that something is women's literacy and educational attainment. Educated women know you don't get pregnant from eating watermelon seeds, and they also figure out how to make compromises with strict Catholic doctrine. On the other hand, lack of education and subservience to Church doctrine also fuel the market of sexually attractive young Pinays who market their wares to mongering Westerners.

Interestingly, on more than one occasion I've had a Saturday night long-timer ask to leave to go to early mass -- with promises to return. I hadn't paid yet, and pointed this out. No problem. They went and returned and threw me a morning waker-upper pop. In one instance I went with the girl to the Malate Church, fondled her during the 4 am mass and in the return Jeepney ride, and then jumped back aboard the more than willing lass as soon as we were back in the hotel room.

[QUOTE=Skip Kost]I've heard a few outspoken Philippine Catholics point out that, despite the Church's prohibition on contraception, wealthy Philippine Catholics have two or three children per couple, while poor Filipinos end up with six or eight. Obviously the well-to-do know something that the poor do not.[/QUOTE]

Could it be the fact that by the time the expensive wife is having her 3rd kid, the devoted hubby has begun shagging many of those sexy, young, poor girls?

After divorcing my wife, I have decided that it is much better to chase after the 18 to 25 year old girls, rather than the old hens my own age. The young ones are more willing to give up the pussy without bitching at you to do household chores!

Enough debate about politics and religion. Isn't the point of this board to discuss pussy? ;)

Enjoy the chase (and even more the catch)!
HW

[QUOTE=Cunning Stunt]But there is a monkey form of HIV. It is called Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) and is much older than HIV. One theory (there are many) is that the virus made the species jump via the butchering and consumption of monkey meat in West Africa. Another theory is that the virus was the result of live polio vaccine trials held in the late 50’s. The vaccine was first cultivated in living tissue which were liver cells taken from chimps infected with SIV. Of course it could have been Ricky Gervais’s scenario of a man getting too familiar with his pet chimp.

And then we have the conspiracy theories …….:eek:[/QUOTE]


Don't be surprised before 2012 the government comes up with a full proof cure for HIV and would tell everyone in the world to take the shot like polio etc. lets settle it that way if its a conspiracy or a government fact :)

[QUOTE=Skip Kost]o the Malate Church, fondled her during the 4 am mass and in the return Jeepney ride, and then jumped back aboard the more than willing lass as soon as we were back in the hotel room.[/QUOTE]Did you just write 4AM mass as in Catholic church mass? Pardon my ignorance but I'm wondering why would a church do a such an early even when people are suppose to be in bed snoozing away.

[QUOTE=Nolz7]Did you just write 4AM mass as in Catholic church mass? Pardon my ignorance but I'm wondering why would a church do a such an early even when people are suppose to be in bed snoozing away.[/QUOTE]

Its the "Mass for Runners"

[QUOTE=Cunning Stunt]The big problems in The Philippines are the three C's, namely Church, Corruption and Cronyism. All 3 deeply pervade the Pinoy psyche and affect their lives on a day to day basis [. ][/QUOTE]Corruption is rooted so deeply in this country that even the institutions of the church are corrupt. Their political important endorsement is up for sale as well, explaining their astonishing swings of opinion when taking sides during the times of uprising over the last decades. Only in the Philippines you can bribe an association of nuns. And even more amazingly it will make a difference with the masses in the streets when those corrupt nuns declare their public support for whatever.

[QUOTE=Cunning Stunt][. ] It is not what you know but who you know that is the important thing. The ultimate form of corruption it also ensures that often inferior minds end up in the top jobs which adds further to the cycle of degeneration. [. ] He also jokes that if I upset him he could probably get me thrown out of the country which isn't so funny as, knowing the way things work here, it is quite possibly true! [. ][/QUOTE]Things like the latter are very well possible, although last time I witnessed something alike was during the time of the late strongman, when power was still true power. You don't have to believe a word of a random guy on the net, however in case you want to hear it. I'm deeply entrenched in the most upscale elite circles of the Philippines since more than 25 years, capitalizing on it businesswise since about 12. While cronyism and connections are indeed indispensable for business success there is a deep misunderstanding about the process not only among foreigners but among a lot of the locals as well. Knowing "the man" is one part, but even in the Philippines for a successful project at some point somebody has to do some actual work, and that's where it is usually severely lacking. I can recall odysseys that started sitting together with a Cabinet Member, him bullishly calling an important Senator who will enthusiastically take care of the stubborn Mayor. And there it goes in circles and leads nowhere. The amount of incompetence of many politicians and business elite heirs to do anything beyond a phone call even (and especially) in their own areas of influence is indeed mind-boggling. There are only a few great exceptions.

The layer of Filipino "connection parasites" or "commissioners" below that is even worse. The people that bring you to people that is. Many of them carry the names of influential families themselves but have neither power nor funds of their own (these are vast families after all) and believe merely arranging a meeting with the guy that is supposed to be in charge entitles them to a 15% kickback like the big shots. The belief of getting rich with a single phone call (or a few at most) is widespread and people wonder why it hasn't worked out so far despite them "knowing someone" or multiple someones.

And at last people grossly overestimate their own capabilities and influence on decision makers. Yep, even if it's true that this Senator owes his election to that Filipino and has been his personal best friend ever since, he may still not be following that guy's persuasions. When you find out you usually have already wasted a lot of time, maybe worse. You'll only know what your connections are worth once you call them in.

And then sometimes it miraculously just works. That's life over there.

[QUOTE=Nolz7]Did you just write 4AM mass as in Catholic church mass? Pardon my ignorance but I'm wondering why would a church do a such an early even when people are suppose to be in bed snoozing away.[/QUOTE]


In other places it is even 3am mass. It is a tradition when Christmas is nearning (Cultural). It is called "Simbang Gabi". Some people have this notion that if they go to Mass it is good luck, or there wish would come true.

[QUOTE=Nolz7]Did you just write 4AM mass as in Catholic church mass? Pardon my ignorance but I'm wondering why would a church do a such an early even when people are suppose to be in bed snoozing away.[/QUOTE]

My GF (if you call a 19 year old you fuck silly a GF) does it and if she misses a day she is scared as all hell. As posted if they hit every mass then they are supposed to have good luck and her Christmas Wish will come true. She's done this every year that she can remember.

What sucks is when she leaves my bed to go to this fucking mass. She atleast is well trained enough to drain me once before going and after returning. But like typical Filipina style she is in fear of the church but has no issue on going without condom and is very into bondage and open for bisexuality... anything to keep a "man" so go figure.

Philippines is a strange place to try to figure out atleast for me.

Some very good points made about the Catholic church.

I would think that rising incomes, to a certain extent, would in fact be a blessing for the church -- more donations. In fact, I would not be surprised if much of the money going to the Vatican is coming from the developed world.

X

[QUOTE=X Man]In fact, I would not be surprised if much of the money going to the Vatican is coming from the developed world. [/QUOTE]

Developed or underdeveloped?

My work takes me to many poor and crime infested areas but there is one constant... the Temples, mosques, or Churches (depending on the location) sure as shit got cash. Even in my home country the one with the biggest power is the religion not the govt (but it's not catholic). I see more funds flowing freely to religion in poor countries then I do see in developed ares but yes I spend most my time in under developed countries.

The poor seem to think of religion as eternal salvation, life insurance, a type of betting (paying / praying / donating for better lives etc...).

Am getting a lot of requests from my little chat mates for "what is my Christmas gift?". My response that "i can't offer anything now, but when I see you I will bring you something nice" doesn't go over well. A couple of girls have logged off right after I say that lol. You know, its always I am hungry now...I can't think of later.

Actually I wouldn't mind throwing some girls $5 or so for their chat time, but I am not going to spend the dough for a Western Union for that. Yahoo really should work out some micro payments thing.

One thing I can do is use Chikka and send some load to their cell phone.

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What is the law in the Philippines on having sex with someone under 18 years of age? Is it illegal for a foreigner? What is the minimum age? I have a girl I know from a web site and just thinking that if I go see her and something might happen. I am myself in my 30s and very careful in these matters.

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[QUOTE=Pekkakoo]What is the law in the Philippines on having sex with someone under 18 years of age? Is it illegal for a foreigner? What is the minimum age? I have a girl I know from a web site and just thinking that if I go see her and something might happen. I am myself in my 30s and very careful in these matters.[/QUOTE]There is no way you should contemplate engaging in any form of sexual activity with anyone under the age of 18. Prisons in the Philippines are not nice places and thats where you might conceivably be heading. Don't be foolish , there wont be friendly faces digging you out of holes you create for yourself so dont go there.