Manila

[QUOTE=Billpsu]I will be in Manila in a few weeks. I have never been to the Cafe Havana in Greenbelt. Is it worth going? If so, what day, time?

Have been to the other one in Ermita (I believe off Adriatic St.), any opionions on that one?[/QUOTE]Went to Cafe Havana last night- definitely worth going. Hung out for a couple of hours, eating dinner, drinks and coffee, and it was pretty clear that most of the girls were working- probably 40 tables, with 2-5 girls a table between the Starbucks, Cafe Havana, the crepe place, and the Seattle coffee house. Mainly 6-7's, though enough 8's to make it worth while.

Lower key scene than LA Cafe- the girls wait for you to make the first move, and no grabbing. Also seemed like more semi-pros- girls who have regular jobs and only have 1-2 dates a week.

In the end it was pretty simple- found a girl I liked, made some stupid remark about her phone, and they invited me to sit down. Chatted a while about Manila and how I was a tourist, then asked the prettiest one if she would mind showing me around Greenbelt. Jumped in a cab back to the hotel- tightbodied 21 year old girl who was very eager in bed. After a ninety minute session, she wanted to go back to meet up with her friends again, so I gave her P1500 plus taxi fare, exchanged cell phone numbers and promised to call. She seemed fine with that, and we'll probably meet up again. Recommended.

[QUOTE=Nigel Buffington]I'm planning on going to Zamboanga from Manila in two weeks to see a lady friend in the village of Putik outisde of Zamboanga. Does anyone know if its safe in either Zamboanga or Putik? This town of Putik is 30 minutes outside of town and I expect I will be spending most of my time there.

I searched on Zamboanga and kidnapping and got 5 full google pages of incidents as early as a month ago. Mostly locals. Then I found this article about 14 military guys that were beheadded. Hmmmm, maybe not a good idea to go?

Let me knwo your thoughts. One member said it was a war zone down there w military everywhere and not safe.

Nigel[/QUOTE]
In the 5+ years that I have been here I have been to Zamboanga dozens of times and always considered it totally safe and lots of fun. In the past five or six months though things have changed for the worse and it's getting less and less safe, so if you go be very cautious. I would not recommend going outside of the city proper for any reason unless you travel to and from your destination with well known locals, and even then make sure you go in full daylight. Even in Zamboanga itself, do not go out alone at night and if you go out with local friends do not walk anywhere. There are no taxis in the place so you will have to take trikes wherever you go, which means you will be highly visible. I recommend you stay at the Garden Orchid Hotel where there are lots of other foreigners and which is more secure than the other hotels though they will not give you any hassles about bringing someone in.

GE

Still a week to go and I've outdone myself with having my schedule totally nailed. Normal 3 day trip.

Will arrive on a Thursday. Off plane, condo, grab condoms and meet Ms 23. Had her last time after a 4 hour drinking session. Small cute and funny. Needs help for her sons graduation. Well I guess I can help her as long as she helps me LOL.

Day 2. Will meet a lady from Cavite. 27 no kids. She hasnt asked for anything except chocolates. I can handle that. Will meet at 12 noon. She thinks its an overnighter. Its not! Anyways got her some stockings and suspender. (lingerie shop was on closing down sale here) that should spice things up. Shes done the naked on cam thing and it all looks good. And juicy.

Will dump her by 4pm, then at 6pm will meet Miss 19. A webcam girl, with C cups. Got her a very trashy see thru nightie. She will look good in that. Chocolates and Baileys will see her open those legs LOL.

Saturday, an old faithful 24 yr old will sit on a bus from Pampanga for 3 hours to meet me. 3 hours of intense sex to follow. Anal, videos, lingerie the works. Even fucked her with a cucumber last time too after too much san mig LOL.

Sunday. Have some choice. Well theres a 40 yr old whos ready for some from Cavite, a teaser on cam whos 36 near my place, or a 23 yr old who quote " was robbed and I've lost everything. I don't know what to do for money. ". Hahah wel maybe I can help you there honey.

So the scoresheet should read 2 repeat and 3 new ones in 72 hours. Damn I have to slow down. Or get a pacemaker. LOL.

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Anyone know anything about the string of places in the southern end of Malate on Del Pilar, roughly between Malate Church and the Zoo?

(Here's a map link: [url]http://tomrich.sakura.ne.jp/manilapasay.html[/url]

Names like Yokohama Bay, Chrystal Rie, Black and Silver, Lotus Flower, etc.

Map photos look like typical sleazy bars, but what's inside???

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]In the 5+ years that I have been here I have been to Zamboanga dozens of times and always considered it totally safe and lots of fun. In the past five or six months though things have changed for the worse and it's getting less and less safe, so if you go be very cautious. I would not recommend going outside of the city proper for any reason unless you travel to and from your destination with well known locals, and even then make sure you go in full daylight. Even in Zamboanga itself, do not go out alone at night and if you go out with local friends do not walk anywhere. There are no taxis in the place so you will have to take trikes wherever you go, which means you will be highly visible. I recommend you stay at the Garden Orchid Hotel where there are lots of other foreigners and which is more secure than the other hotels though they will not give you any hassles about bringing someone in.GE[/QUOTE]As I live and work in Zamboanga, GE is on point. Zamboanga is safe during daylight, in city proper and in populated areas. My local employees DO NOT go out in Zamboanga at night and they were born and raised here. Not trying to scare anyone, but just make sure you always maintain SA.

Robb

Howdy. I've been here about 27 hours now. Took the 12 hour non-stop PAL flight from SFO. Right on time. Big crowd at 3:45 am Trying to get through immingration! I guess the process probably took 45 minutes from landing to departure in the taxi.

Got to L. A. Cafe about 5:30 am I guess. Some cuties there. Surrounded by about five right away. But being a bit worn out from the flight and having a full day ahead of me, I passed. Had a few beers, though, because it was really only Friday afternoon back in the Bay Area!

I have to run now, but went back at night and pulled two real cuties out of there. First was 20. About 5 ft 4. Maybe 105. April. Good session, but only short time.

Went back abut two hours later. Went upstairs. Freddie Aguilar was playing. Was packed. Approached by a 27 year old cutie. Ended up takingher home and we have a "date" for Friday. Think I'll take her to dinner. Man, she was into the sex big time! Kept saying "shit, shit shit" all the time. Was nice.

Yesterday I met a woman friend and went to Mall of Asia and Intramuros. Today seeing Corregidor with her. Nice to have acivilian to show you around. She's not that cute ad supposedly has a boyfriend. But it's actually nice to be shown aroud by a nice person who is local. No pressure or sexual tension.

I'm not sure about tonight (Sunday). May try and hit edsa or makati or just be lazy and walk the two blocks to the LA Cafe from Executive Plaza again.

More reports coming, but I don't take pics. Sorry.

Red

Any ISG member interested in the living conditions of an average poor urban family in Manila, might like to watch a recent BBC documentary in the Explore series. This is called 'Sex and Religion in Manila', but don't get too excited as there is nothing pornographic about it. :D.

It is about the Reproductive Health Bill which is gradually gaining support in Congress, despite the usual objections and anti-contraception lobbying of the Catholic Church and its reactionary elements within the government. The bill, if passed, would allow for easier access, for poor Filipinos, to birth control information and the free or nominally priced availability of contraceptives. There is some interesting footage of the abortion methods of the average poor Pinay which involves a trip to the market outside Quiapo Church to purchase a bottle of the notorious Delay Ang Regla which is still on open sale despite supposed crackdowns.

There is also an interview with the ex-Mayor of Manila, Lito Atienza who is a determined critic of the bill. He thinks that, with regards to the Philippine population explosion, it is a question of the 'more the merrier'. He actually thinks that the bigger the population, the stronger the country will be economically, culturally and militarily. When it is pointed out to him that the majority of that increased population will be born and live in poverty it does not seem to concern him. A dangerous man and a perfect example of the crazy and simplistic short sightedness of Philippine political major players.

The disgraced former president is also wheeled out for some reason to whine and feel sorry for himself on camera. Would you buy a used car from Estrada? I wouldn't.

As is usual for BBC documentaries, it is fairly well balanced and impartial and fronted by that excellent, dreadlocked, black reporter Seyi Rhodes. Well worth a look.

The programme is available as a bittorrent download at [url]http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/67295889/Sex+and+Religion+in+Manila?tab=summary[/url]

I saw the program last week on BBC2 mate, there was actually 2 decent documentaries on Pinas, one on the country as a whole, and one on the population explosion in the country, the church has a lot to answer for, the young girl with 11 siblings, I felt for that kid mate having stayed in the homes of similar families, good program though.

What time did you go, and on what night?

Otherwise, thank you - and all the others who responded to my question.

[QUOTE=FriendlyPlanet]Went to Cafe Havana last night- definitely worth going. Hung out for a couple of hours, eating dinner, drinks and coffee, and it was pretty clear that most of the girls were working- probably 40 tables, with 2-5 girls a table between the Starbucks, Cafe Havana, the crepe place, and the Seattle coffee house. Mainly 6-7's, though enough 8's to make it worth while.

Lower key scene than LA Cafe- the girls wait for you to make the first move, and no grabbing. Also seemed like more semi-pros- girls who have regular jobs and only have 1-2 dates a week.

In the end it was pretty simple- found a girl I liked, made some stupid remark about her phone, and they invited me to sit down. Chatted a while about Manila and how I was a tourist, then asked the prettiest one if she would mind showing me around Greenbelt. Jumped in a cab back to the hotel- tightbodied 21 year old girl who was very eager in bed. After a ninety minute session, she wanted to go back to meet up with her friends again, so I gave her P1500 plus taxi fare, exchanged cell phone numbers and promised to call. She seemed fine with that, and we'll probably meet up again. Recommended.[/QUOTE]

Anyone ever stayed at the Southern Cross Hotel? (1125 M.H. Del Pilar St. Ermita)

Checked it out on line and it looks too good to be true. Do like the idea of the daily A/C shuttle.

[QUOTE=Billpsu]Anyone ever stayed at the Southern Cross Hotel? (1125 M.H. Del Pilar St. Ermita)

Checked it out on line and it looks too good to be true. Do like the idea of the daily A/C shuttle.[/QUOTE]Yeah, I stayed there one night last Sept only because the shuttle dropped us off there and I didn't feel like looking around for a room. It is ok for the money IMHO. It has an in-room electronic safe. It also has a funky intercom system in the room. I had a superior room and it was pretty big. The room was kind of dark and drab. Girl friendly and within walking distance of LA Cafe.

Southbound69

[QUOTE=Gamahucher]Any ISG member interested in the living conditions of an average poor urban family in Manila, might like to watch a recent BBC documentary in the Explore series. This is called 'Sex and Religion in Manila', but don't get too excited as there is nothing pornographic about it. :D.

It is about the Reproductive Health Bill which is gradually gaining support in Congress, despite the usual objections and anti-contraception lobbying of the Catholic Church and its reactionary elements within the government. The bill, if passed, would allow for easier access, for poor Filipinos, to birth control information and the free or nominally priced availability of contraceptives. There is some interesting footage of the abortion methods of the average poor Pinay which involves a trip to the market outside Quiapo Church to purchase a bottle of the notorious Delay Ang Regla which is still on open sale despite supposed crackdowns.

There is also an interview with the ex-Mayor of Manila, Lito Atienza who is a determined critic of the bill. He thinks that, with regards to the Philippine population explosion, it is a question of the 'more the merrier'. He actually thinks that the bigger the population, the stronger the country will be economically, culturally and militarily. When it is pointed out to him that the majority of that increased population will be born and live in poverty it does not seem to concern him. A dangerous man and a perfect example of the crazy and simplistic short sightedness of Philippine political major players.

The disgraced former president is also wheeled out for some reason to whine and feel sorry for himself on camera. Would you buy a used car from Estrada? I wouldn't.

As is usual for BBC documentaries, it is fairly well balanced and impartial and fronted by that excellent, dreadlocked, black reporter Seyi Rhodes. Well worth a look.

The programme is available as a bittorrent download at [url]http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/67295889/Sex+and+Religion+in+Manila?tab=summary[/url][/QUOTE]The Philippines is deeply religious country. Believe me or not even snatchers and hired killers go to church. Dangeriously enough, the church and make or break a political career. It is safe to say that the government is run by the church. If i have my way, I would treat the priest to LA Cafe and have them a taste of some nice pussies so they will know what they have been missing.

Taxi, metered, from PAL terminal 2 to Las Palmas Hotel - 97pesos on meter.
Non-smoking room at Las Palmas - 2000pesos per night.
Robinson's Ermita mall - hours were 10a-9p on Sun-Thr. and 10-10 on Fri. and Sat. In the mall are 13 theatres in 3 different locations w/in the mall. Cost to see a movie = 130pesos. Security guards wore fatigues and red berets.

Exchange rate at airport was 45.1, in Ermita was 45.8.
If you want early breakfast, there is a restaurant in the front of the mall called Flapjacks that opens at 7am. This was Sept. 08.

Will have more facts after trip next month to Manila and Cebu.

Thanks for the link. Great maps. And some of the locations link to a picture of the site. Good stuff.

It's all in Japanese, but from what I can read the information is very superficial.

Since some of these places are Japanese friendly, I suggest you ask about fees before you go in.

Nevertheless, this is a great site which shows a lot of off the radar places. Red Garter for example, I've been there. Airport road, also an interesting place that most tourist don't visit.

Thanks for the URL

X

[QUOTE=Lenience]Anyone know anything about the string of places in the southern end of Malate on Del Pilar, roughly between Malate Church and the Zoo?

(Here's a map link: [url]http://tomrich.sakura.ne.jp/manilapasay.html[/url]

Names like Yokohama Bay, Chrystal Rie, Black and Silver, Lotus Flower, etc.

Map photos look like typical sleazy bars, but what's inside???[/QUOTE]

X Man - yes, they are the ONLY decent maps I've found to date of Manila, but someone else posted that link a week or two back.

I'll be staying nearby and I will let you all know what I find in those joints.

Len