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Call a travel agent that has a hook up with a consoidator. Price is generally cheaper. If you guys are in USA and can't find one, I have one. PM me if that's the case and I will give the info.

Arriving in Manila on Nov 14th for 5 days. PM me if you're willing to have a drink and compare notes. This is my first trip to Philippines.

First I want to thank everyone here for the valuable information and in sight! I’ve been reading, learning and making notes for the last coupe of months.
Well after the long plane ride from Los Angeles I am here, actually I got here late Saturday.
I’m staying at The Executive Plaza but checking out today to Angeles for a few days then back Manila for maybe a week before heading to Vietnam. Manila is actually my first stop on a 10-week trip, unless I run out of money before, around SE Asia.
If anyone wants meet up just send me a PM.

Mike

Will be in Manila Fri Nov 7, then to Cebu on Sat for the weekend. Will get in about midnight and head to LA Cafe. Would like to go to some different bars other than LA Cafe, but usually end up with what I am looking for there. Anyone want to share a SML let me know.

Aloha,

Carmex

Hello,

Finally I'm stuck. I'm just outside metro manila, and I know NO-ONE. I'm here in the Phils permanently, I haven't seen a European for two weeks, and I want someone to (a) have a beer with or (c) provide an excuse when I go out and the wife wants to know who with. (b) is up to you.

I tried expat forums, nothing. So here I am. If any expat or whatnot fancies a coupla pints and a chin wag, then please let me know. I've still not ridden on a jeepney or learnt a word of tagalog, so that's how lost I am. PM, if you can, and the first round is on me.

Cheers

Kampala

I was wondering which is the best disposable cell phone in the Philippines. Which have the widest coverage and the lowest cost.

I'll be in Cebu for a couple of weeks from around Dec. 20th until around Jan 3rd, and again for a few weeks during Feb., if anyone wants to hook up for some mongering. I've been there 3-4 times over the last two years so I am pretty familiar with the area.

Wingmen can make the hunt more fun, and often provide valuable constructive comments and criticism as well. I usually stay somewhere in the mid-town area (moderately priced hotel or guest house), and prowl the midtown streets, the Mango area bars and the Junquera area. Also, I get out to Lapu Lapu and Mactan from tine to time for a bit of variety.

PM me or post here. Looking forward to it!

Thanks a million.

Monger on!

Kampala3030 : Try LA Cafe, plenty of visiting mongers

MikeSaw: Cebu trip coming up - I will traveling from Bangkok to Cebu late January. Also staying near Fuente circle.

AnonJohn: I fly out of Newark also, Check Expedia.com .... maybe $1300 +/-
If you are near Bergenfield, NJ check the Flip newspaper for specials

I will be in the Phillipines from Nov 25th thru Dec 9th. I will be in manila for the first couple days then hit AC, Subic, and possibly Cebu. If you want to meet up for a beer let me know.

I'll be arriving manila late on the 3rd or 4th, picking up some entertainment at LA Cafe and the heading out to subic / Olangapo for some scuba the next morning. Anyone want to hook up for a SM or the ride to Subic?

I want to make a trip from Manila to CDO in February with two pieces of checked luggage weighing 22kg each (50lbs), and one carry-on (laptop backpack). Their website states that 15kg is the max for checked bags, and 7kg for carry-on. Question: Does anyone know if Cebu Pacific will allow me to carry the extra bag/weight, and approximately how much will the extra bag/weight cost me?

Still Skinning Them Up!

Yella Man

[QUOTE=Azmodeus Fl]I was wondering which is the best disposable cell phone in the Philippines. Which have the widest coverage and the lowest cost.[/QUOTE]

No need to buy a throw-away. Used cell phones can be had for around $30 at local venders. It's a must have while you're in country! Give it to one of the girls before you leave and you've made a friend for life!

Still Skinning Them Up!

Yella Man

[QUOTE=Yella Man]Does anyone know if Cebu Pacific will allow me to carry the extra bag/weight, and approximately how much will the extra bag/weight cost me?[/QUOTE]
Don't quote me on this but I believe it is 100 php per kilo over. Should have been paying more attention since I just flew CP but my bag was 3 kgs. over the limit and they charged me 300 php I think. One thing that I did note was that they never weighed my carry-on. Sounds like you have too many pasalubongs in those bags Yella!

Thanks Mattrick! I emailed CP to get some info but you know how that works over there sometimes...disinformation and confusion at its best! So I guess I have to pay more for my bags than an actual passenger ticket costs. Great!

Yella Man

[QUOTE=Yella Man]I want to make a trip from Manila to CDO in February with two pieces of checked luggage weighing 22kg each (50lbs), and one carry-on (laptop backpack). Their website states that 15kg is the max for checked bags, and 7kg for carry-on.

Yella Man[/QUOTE]You can download Cebu Pacific excess baggage fees from this page: [url]http://www.cebupacificair.com/products/gofarerules.html[/url]