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[QUOTE=Econo Tech]That's odd - when I confronted a girl in Davao for Ondoy related 'help' she turned violent accusing us foreigners of exploiting and this and that :confused: and I still dunno why she switched her story .. :D :D Maybe you got off easy

I know enough girls who have started hammering my inbox with 'assistance' and didn't bother to filter them out as the money is one-way-traffic even if asked as a loan :D Wise up.[/QUOTE]

Not sure what is your point here ET? Are you telling me to wise up?
I was very aware it was a scam as I have been chatting to these girls for a long time. I know they have no connection with Cagayan Valley or Isabela (and I do) and when they realised that I was not a sucker and knew more about the Phils geography and the typhoon than they did they slunk away.

I think you were unlucky to get hit by a scorned tampo chick.

[QUOTE=Red Kilt]Not sure what is your point here ET? Are you telling me to wise up?
I was very aware it was a scam as I have been chatting to these girls for a long time. I know they have no connection with Cagayan Valley or Isabela (and I do) and when they realised that I was not a sucker and knew more about the Phils geography and the typhoon than they did they slunk away.

I think you were unlucky to get hit by a scorned tampo chick.[/QUOTE]Oops. My 'wise' up was to the other love-lorn knights in Shining armours. Not pointed at you. Relax mate. I am aware that you are smart and experienced enough.

For me. It wasn't a first time, but it was a new one on the book.

Cheers

[QUOTE=Red Kilt]I have had 3 (yes THREE) girls on DIA send me messages this evening telling me "The typhoon in Cagayan has destroyed our house. Can you please help me? "

None of them lived in Northern Luzon. One actually lived in Cebu; the others in Cavite near Manila.

When I called each of them on it and asked them where they were from. I told them I know the area and I thought most of the damage was caused in northern Isabela and that I thought they were telling lies.

Each one disengaged from the conversation. No doubt to try to find some other sucker.

The Cebu girl actually sent back a one-word message saying "sorry". ROFLMAO

Be careful mates. They will try anything.[/QUOTE]Am jealous. No one has tried any such scams with me.!

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]I don't know how many of the guys who read this forum have also traveled widely in Africa, where day-to-day scams are the normal order of business. I spent about 5 years off and on living and/working in about 14 African countries, and when I first came here to work and live I was struck by the perception that the Philippines would fit more easily into an African context than an Asian one. The subsequent 7 years have done nothing to dispel this opinion. The pervasive, endless greed and corruption, the varied scams, both big and small (practiced by big shots and common folk), the grinding poverty and the totally inability to anticipate consequences are all reminiscent of the African continent. I wonder of there's an anthropological connection that remains as yet unidentified.

GE[/QUOTE]South America has a lot in common with the Philippines. When I first came to PH. I got a striking impression that I am somewhere in Peru and not in Asia at all. The spanish/catholic colonial heritage, the plantation slavery system in the rural areas, the culture of corruption, the banana republic economics, total disregard for environment and fellow man, are all very typical of spanish colonies of south america.

Brazil and Argentina are starting to get their act together, and leaving the colonial banana republic past behind. Philippines hasnt changed one bit.

As for anthropological past, we all came from Mother Africa originally.

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]I don't know how many of the guys who read this forum have also traveled widely in Africa, where day-to-day scams are the normal order of business. I spent about 5 years off and on living and/working in about 14 African countries, and when I first came here to work and live I was struck by the perception that the Philippines would fit more easily into an African context than an Asian one. The subsequent 7 years have done nothing to dispel this opinion. The pervasive, endless greed and corruption, the varied scams, both big and small (practiced by big shots and common folk), the grinding poverty and the totally inability to anticipate consequences are all reminiscent of the African continent. I wonder of there's an anthropological connection that remains as yet unidentified.

GE[/QUOTE]Good stuff GE. Your parallels are indeed accurate. However, the historical and social similarities to Central America are even closer.

Do we have any members who have intimate knowledge of both PI and Central America who would care to comment ?

[QUOTE=Questor55]Good stuff GE. Your parallels are indeed accurate. However, the historical and social similarities to Central America are even closer.

Do we have any members who have intimate knowledge of both PI and Central America who would care to comment ?[/QUOTE]

Having spent quite a bit of time in Central and South America as well as Africa and the Philippines, I would agree that though there are similarities with Africa the similarities with Central and South America are even stronger.

I was previously married to a Venezuelan and spent much time there. When I landed in Manila for the first time there was no culture shock at all and I felt like I was back in Venezuela. The Philippine customs and way of life is very similar to South America. The Philippines seems to be much more populated and poverished. The Filipinas are also much more friendly and open to forigners than Venezuelans.

[QUOTE=Fast Buck Artist]South America has a lot in common with the Philippines. When I first came to PH. I got a striking impression that I am somewhere in Peru and not in Asia at all. The spanish/catholic colonial heritage, the plantation slavery system in the rural areas, the culture of corruption, the banana republic economics, total disregard for environment and fellow man, are all very typical of spanish colonies of south america. [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=FreebieFan]Am jealous. No one has tried any such scams with me.![/QUOTE]Maybe because you paid them to leave, when the deed was done? Unlike some of us who believe in 'long term benefactor' status.

Hang on. Maybe it is just a matter of time when your jealousy will be gone.

[QUOTE=Econo Tech]Maybe because you paid them to leave, when the deed was done? Unlike some of us who believe in 'long term benefactor' status.

Hang on. Maybe it is just a matter of time when your jealousy will be gone.[/QUOTE]Things have been restored in talking to Melit_Sexy. See her profile, nice boobs.
I said hi , and maybe we should meet on my next trip.

She said " Sure, but she wanted cash if we had fun ".

Life is back to normal.

Guys,

I'm trying to stop barebacking, so I'd like some advice on condoms available in this country. I have tried the Trust brand condoms, and it felt like my dick was wrapped in an old, burnt-out tire. Too small and no feeling at all. So, then I tried the Premier "thin" condoms and those sucked too. Just yesterday I used Durex "Featherlite" with one of my fucklets and while better than the other two brands, it's still lacking in the sensation department for me. Today I'm headed to Watsons to buy the Durex "Featherlite-Ultras". Any recommendations on other brands? I used Trojan ultra thins when I lived in the U.S. and those were decent, but I haven't seen Trojans here.

BTW, I'm in Angeles City now, but I'm actually headed to Manila late next week, so I can pick some up there as well.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Econo Tech]Maybe because you paid them to leave, when the deed was done? Unlike some of us who believe in 'long term benefactor' status.

Hang on. Maybe it is just a matter of time when your jealousy will be gone.[/QUOTE]

It's worse than that ET and FF.

These girls who asked me for help because the typhoon had destroyed their homes were girls I had NEVER even met!!
I had chatted with them on infrequent occasions.
The fact that they tried it on me tells me that it must have been successful in the past on some other poor easily-suckered chump.
I am a bit too experienced in pinoy cunning stunts (to borrow from a fello monger) to fall for that one.

[QUOTE=Ezinho]Guys,

I'm trying to stop barebacking, so I'd like some advice on condoms available in this country. I have tried the Trust brand condoms, and it felt like my dick was wrapped in an old, burnt-out tire. Too small and no feeling at all. So, then I tried the Premier "thin" condoms and those sucked too. Just yesterday I used Durex "Featherlite" with one of my fucklets and while better than the other two brands, it's still lacking in the sensation department for me. Today I'm headed to Watsons to buy the Durex "Featherlite-Ultras". Any recommendations on other brands? I used Trojan ultra thins when I lived in the U.S. and those were decent, but I haven't seen Trojans here.

BTW, I'm in Angeles City now, but I'm actually headed to Manila late next week, so I can pick some up there as well.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I have varying reports of whether they're available in Philippines or not (someone said you can find them in some Watsons) but what I bring with me are Sagami Original L size, polyurethane, 0.02mm (compared to 0.055mm for the Durex you are talking about), supposed to be 3x the strength of typical latex ones.

I have posted this in another forum, however since this is my home forum, I would be very interested in the comments I receive. I was supposed to plan a trip originally in October but that has been delayed, and as of since, I have read more and learnt more, so I have a new bunch of questions. Cheers in Advance.

Hey guys, I'm a 21 Yr Old Newbie and am asking for help regarding the mongering in the Philippines. It's not my first time mongering around in South East Asia, and I have done my fair share when overseas in Hong Kong, China and Macau. A bit of background about myself, I am not handsome, nor do I think I'm ugly, and of average build. So just your average dude and nothing special. I am of a 1/2 Korean, 1/2 Chinese Background, however I have lived 20 of my 21 years in Sydney, Australia, so I am fluent in Cantonese, English and bits of pieces in Mandarin and Korean.

I have been reading the forums for the last 3 months of various websites, my home website (ISG), and other competitor websites, and feel I have a general understanding of the situations of the Philippines and would like to thank the members here for their contributions.

Firstly I am planning a 3 week trip in around January or February of next year, and would like some help. My original itinerary was perhaps 1 week in Angeles City, 1 week in Cebu, and bits and pieces in between at Boracay or Manila.

However on reading the boards, I have a couple of questions. I have coloured it out so its easier on the eyes for different questions.

Q1 I have read some feedback from other mongers and suggest that at my age, that Angeles City might not be my ideal choice of mongering and that I could try to do more time in Cebu or so on. Is that the case?
Q2. Is picking up girls in Cebu realistic in Malls ( I have heard about places in Ayala Mall or SM Mall there) Will my race be a problem? Will my age be beneficial or will it hurt me? ( I actually am very interested in picking up girls in Malls, as it just seems different to picking up bar girls) If it was realistic, then I would probably want to spend more time in Cebu. However, I have also thought since this is my cherry trip to leave things simple. So I'm not sure...
Q3. Being an Asian-Australian, will Bar Girls attempt to extort me for Korean/Japanese Prices in AC? Will they expect crazy tips or something? I mean at the end of the day, will they consider that I'm Australian or Korean/Chinese?
Q4. Would anyone be of advice to say how I should plan my trip in terms of where to go. Should I spend more time in Cebu, or Angeles, and which one to go to first? ( I was originally thinking of going to Angeles, first, sussing out the action for a week, and then try Cebu, and then if Cebu wasn't good then go back to Angeles) However on revision, I have read the forums and they have suggested perhaps maybe to go to Cebu first and try my luck first, and if that doesn't work out then go to Angeles City. Anyone else have an opinion? Because I will be arriving in Manila no matter what from Sydney, so once I arrive, I guess I have a dilemma. Either taxi straight over to AC and see how that goes first. Or I could get a connecting flight straight over to Cebu, or I could even have a night in Manila first and then try the other options. I suppose this is going to be the question I focus on a lot too because it really has me stumped. I plan to prebook my hotel for the first destination in advance, for around 5-7 days and then re-assess the options after that. But I really have no idea what to do, because I even thought since this is my cherry trip, Maybe I should keep things simple and just stick to 2 Weeks in Ac and then 5 Nights off to Boracay with the girl who im happy with most. Hope the guys here can help me on this one.
Q5. I have thought of going to Manila for perhaps 2 nights (On the night in arrival, and the night prior to departure and try my hand at Havana Cafe, or La Cafe) and perhaps maybe Airforce 1. Does anyone else advise that I should perhaps spend some time in Manila?
Q6. I don't really have a budget, I am planning to splurge on myself as I have saved up some money, and plan to spend $10000 AUD/USD in 3 weeks inclusive of hotels and play money and other incidentals. However I don't want to throw my money around, and if I can come home with a spare $1000-$3000 I don't mind either :) So with that said, I am staying planning to book the Lewis Grand Hotel in AC, the Marriot or Golden Prince in Cebu, and if I go to Manila, then maybe the Pearl Lane Hotel. Is that all ok?
Q7. With regards to AC, will my age be a problem at all there either? I realise I might be one of the young ones, but will that open me to more runners or a more GFE? Will it make girls more worried about me in the bars, or will they open up more to me?
Q8. I know this might be a weird question, but I am not sure on whether to act poorer than usual in Angeles City or just be myself. The reason I say this is because I am afraid If I just be myself, then the girls might think because I wear some nice clothes, and booked myself into a good hotel, they might think im really rich and try to take me for everything I have. So with that said, I seriously considered bringing my spare mobile phone, and act more like an expat in spending terms and refuse DLDs and so on. ( I have read the forums and won't be wearing any watches, no bling just a simple chain, and no accessories). I just think that because its my cherry trip and I have this perceived idea from the girls that since I'm staying at the Lewis Grand, I'm young, I am financially ok, they will take advantage of that against me. Anyone have any ideas?
Q9. Will it be hard to find a wingman in January/February from the forum members here who would be interested in helping me out around AC?
Q10. Am I just thinking too much? I personally think I could be, and that no matter how many times I replay what *could* happen in the Philippines regardless of whether I'm in Cebu or Angeles or Manila, it could play out different.

I have spent the last 3-4 months absorbing as much possible knowledge as I can, because this is the first time I will be in a country where I do not speak the local language for one, and the fact that I always like to monger alone. So therefore, I might be abit paranoid than the rest, but I suppose its better to be safe than sorry.

I thank anyone who spent the time to listen to me, and hope to hear from you guys soon. Cheers. Backslash.

Mongering should not be a way of life for a 21 year old guy. You need to get around socially and meet and date girls who will give you free sex. Make few girlfriends and so called booty call friends. It should not be a problem at your age.
I would suggest you enroll in dateinasia.com website and check. There are many scammers there but also many young decent girls your age. Do not send any money. Chat with them and line up to meet them and see. This site has mostly Philippino girls. If you play your cards right you might even score some virgins. Meet these girls and if the chemistry is there take them on a holiday to boracay etc. Ofcourse you need to give them some money, buy gifts etc.
Everybody needs to experience AC. It is a fun town. Age has no discrimination in this town. You will see a 70 year old man who can hardly walk with a very young girl as well as lots of Korean young guys partying with all sorts of girls young and old. I have not seen much western young men go there. There is no percieved notion of the girls extorting money from you because you look Korean. In AC there are all kinds , some splurge money on the girls and others are carefull irrespective of ethnicity.
Cebu is a better place for you to start. Once again chat with them first so that you will meet some girls in Cebu. Do not spend too much time strolling the bars looking for seasoned bargirls. You should be more oriented towards normal girls.
Spending $10,000 U.S is way too much for a three week holiday. Phi is a cheap destination. Do not let the girls scam you into buying them expensive things.
As a older man I have had no prolems meetind 18-23 year old girls who I met online. So you definitely should not have any problems. It is true that bargirls maybe better in sex but I always like GFE sex anytime with normal girls.
Finally my advice is you should date and enjoy normal girls and develop your social skills at your age rather than take the easy way out by taking bargirls or mall freelancers.

[QUOTE=Sammon]Mongering should not be a way of life for a 21 year old guy. You need to get around socially and meet and date girls who will give you free sex. Make few girlfriends and so called booty call friends. It should not be a problem at your age.
I would suggest you enroll in dateinasia.com website and check. There are many scammers there but also many young decent girls your age. Do not send any money. Chat with them and line up to meet them and see. This site has mostly Philippino girls. If you play your cards right you might even score some virgins. Meet these girls and if the chemistry is there take them on a holiday to boracay etc. Ofcourse you need to give them some money, buy gifts etc.
Everybody needs to experience AC. It is a fun town. Age has no discrimination in this town. You will see a 70 year old man who can hardly walk with a very young girl as well as lots of Korean young guys partying with all sorts of girls young and old. I have not seen much western young men go there. There is no percieved notion of the girls extorting money from you because you look Korean. In AC there are all kinds , some splurge money on the girls and others are carefull irrespective of ethnicity.
Cebu is a better place for you to start. Once again chat with them first so that you will meet some girls in Cebu. Do not spend too much time strolling the bars looking for seasoned bargirls. You should be more oriented towards normal girls.
Spending $10,000 U.S is way too much for a three week holiday. Phi is a cheap destination. Do not let the girls scam you into buying them expensive things.
As a older man I have had no prolems meetind 18-23 year old girls who I met online. So you definitely should not have any problems. It is true that bargirls maybe better in sex but I always like GFE sex anytime with normal girls.
Finally my advice is you should date and enjoy normal girls and develop your social skills at your age rather than take the easy way out by taking bargirls or mall freelancers.[/QUOTE]

Sammon, thank you for your advice. I understand you say I need to blend in socially, however, as for dating normal girls and the like, thats what I do 350 days of the year in Sydney. I guess I just want 2-3 weeks where I can have sex, have fun, and I don't care whether its P4P or not. Cheers for your response.