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[QUOTE=Red Kilt; 1557061]There's no grand conspiracy plan ET.

Mother Tongue (MT) is to be used up to Grade 3. After that the multi-lingual education (MLE) policy kicks in and students start to learn English and / or Filipino AS WELL as their MT or local dialect.

Watch this power point for more information.

[url]http://ceap.org.ph/upload/download/2.17420447_1.pdf[/url]

It will make children MORE literate instead of less literate[/QUOTE]The impression I got from the teachers around Guinzadan was there will be less importance to English in the upcoming years.

Maybe wrong anyway. Interesting read BTW.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557003]1) how long should I book for in total? I have no time constraints, I could literally book for a one way ticket and come back in two years. But I'm really looking for an opinion on a good "sweet" spot where I won't feel rushed but I'm also not going to be bored. My understanding is that I must have a return ticket booked when entering Philo from Australia?[/QUOTE]If time and money aren't constraints I recommend taking the entire two years. Rent a condo in Manila for 3 months, then do Cebu for 3 months, and stay in other areas for a month or two. Yes, you need a return ticket; purchase one that is refundable and then cancel it upon your arrival.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557003]2) I hope to go in June. I realize this is just the beginning of the wet season? What is the night life activity like during this period, as well as the availability of tours and girls?[/QUOTE]The only time nightlife is affected is when heavy flooding or a typhoon hits an area. For girls use the dating sites. Play it right and you'll rarely have to leave your place.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557003]3) is it possible to book one night at a hotel then just pay as I go? Or do hotels fill up fast. I don't want to tie myself down.[/QUOTE]Hotels are easy to find except in remote areas. For long stays get a condo. Check airbnb.com, sulit.com.ph and craig's list.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557003]4) is Angeles city worth going from a tourism stand point or is it just worth going there for girls? Can anyone recommend and awesome places that aren't well known for me to research?[/QUOTE]From AC you can visit Subic, Baguio, Mt. Pinatubu, Banawe and Sagada. Awesome places tend to be remote and don't have any nightlife. Take a girl with you."Unknown" places I recommend are Mini Subic near Sorsogon in Bicol and Islas de Gigantes in Carles, Iloilo.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557003]5) I've read mixed reports about the safety of the streets at night. Some reports say to get s taxi if you're more than 6 minutes away from the red light district in Manila, others say it's okay to walk around at night in general. Anyone have a more recent opinion?[/QUOTE]I tend to walk around or jump in a jeep at all hours. A mate of mine had his pocket picked. The Yank boyfriend of one of former girls was murdered in the street after leaving a convenience store. Shit happens.

[QUOTE=Hutsori;1557167]good info[/QUOTE]Thanks for the reply!

I think anything over 6 months would be pushing it as I wish to go see other places (such as Europe).

What dating websites do you recommend?

I' am alternative looking guy (stretched ears, tattooed hands / arms / legs) how do Philippines females take to this?

[QUOTE=Hutsori; 1557167]< SNIP

I tend to walk around or jump in a jeep at all hours. A mate of mine had his pocket picked. The Yank boyfriend of one of former girls was murdered in the street after leaving a convenience store. Shit happens.[/QUOTE]Huts I am sure you have heard about the spate (epidemic?) of jeepney hold-ups lately and ESPECIALLY late at night.

2 or 3 guys jump on board with guns and fleece everyone of their bags, phones and wallets.

I suggest NOT using jeepneys anytime but particularly late at night when most "shit happens".

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl; 1557182]Thanks for the reply!

I think anything over 6 months would be pushing it as I wish to go see other places (such as Europe).

What dating websites do you recommend?

I' am alternative looking guy (stretched ears, tattooed hands / arms / legs) how do Philippines females take to this?[/QUOTE]For the most part Filipina girls are more conservative, except the bargirl types. It might be a needle in the haystack to walk in the mall and pull a regular girl, but it could be done I guess.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl;1557182]What dating websites do you recommend?[/QUOTE]Read the ISG's chat room & pen pals section. There's a lot of them. I'm a fan of filipinocupid (FC) , which is a pay site, and I also use a few of the free sites. Craigslist's casual encounters works very well for me, especially for those girls who have a kinky itch that needs scratching. Last week I met a girl who's really into verbal and physical abuse, and over 2 hours she uttered the safe word only once.
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I' am alternative looking guy (stretched ears, tattooed hands / arms / legs) how do Philippines females take to this?[/QUOTE]Tough for me to say because I'm completely opposite. Anyway, certainly is a conversation starter. I've seen straight looking girls with guys like you, and in the dating site profiles I read I find girls mention a fondness for tattoos more often than a dislike for them. I think in Asia both Thailand and the Philippines are the most tolerant of outliers.

[QUOTE=Econo Tech; 1556164]On an unrelated note, every time I see property in Philippines on instalment basis including condos I have to try not to laugh when they present the payment terms: 60% to 80% down payment and balance on instalment. Including for condos that haven't seen even the land being prepared. Essentially the developer gets a risk free ride, so to say, just on the down payments alone.

Only in the Philippines it is allowed to sell as much units as position before even starting the piling work.[/QUOTE]The other quite zany aspect, that I beleive to be unique to the Philippines, is post dated cheques. So even if you buy, with terms of payment up to 5 years in the future, you are required to write out checks showing the date 5 years hence.

In other countries, you as the buyer have the responsibility to make the future payments. In Philippines, they just make you do this one additional strange step.

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[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl; 1557003]Hi guys,

I'm a 26 yo aussie. I want to hit the Philippines for a mixture of sex and just general tourism stuff. This will be my first proper holiday and I will be going alone.

I have a few questions regarding things I've read and just a few general questions, I realize alot of my questions have no clear cut answer so I'm more after forum goers opinions.

1) how long should I book for in total? I have no time constraints, I could literally book for a one way ticket and come back in two years. But I'm really looking for an opinion on a good "sweet" spot where I won't feel rushed but I'm also not going to be bored. My understanding is that I must have a return ticket booked when entering Philo from Australia?..[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=FreebieFan; 1557428]The other quite zany aspect, that I beleive to be unique to the Philippines, is post dated cheques. So even if you buy, with terms of payment up to 5 years in the future, you are required to write out checks showing the date 5 years hence.

In other countries, you as the buyer have the responsibility to make the future payments. In Philippines, they just make you do this one additional strange step.[/QUOTE]Extremely risk averse. And all adds to gloomy economic forecasts.

Heck, if I buy a million peso property and banks (mostly owned by taipans) will not budge from offering more than 20% of the value why would any sane person invest in property in Philippine?

Of course the senators and all who are highly qualified and have dozens of economists as advisor act like it is all beyond their control and the population believes it 100.

Gma while being painted as a thief, I understand, did take right but not popular economic reform steps, for PNoy now to be enjoying the benefits and claiming all as his successes.

You've already rec'd good info from Huts, but let me add a few things.

Weather: The southern islands such as Cebu and Mindanao tend to have less average rainfall during the rainy season than Luzon. In July / August, I'd much rather be in Cebu City than Manila or AC. Huts mentioned Pinatubo Mtn / Volcano, which is a nice hike that I would also recommend. But you don't want to be up in the lahar canyons during rainy season. Tourist have died up there during rainy season.

Hotel: Booking / extending for one night is usually not a problem. Naturally you save money by longer stays. The hotels that are often recommended here or elsewhere are the ones most likely to have fewer rooms. Holiday season can cause trouble. I've noticed that weekends in AC can mean fewer vacancies. If I had longer holidays I would consider the monthly rentals that have been recommended.

The comment I often get from gals with tatoo is,"I have a tatoo / tatoos, but that doesn't mean I'm a bad girl". LOL, maybe you can use the same line. My standard reply is,"I'm disappointed. I like bad girls."

BTW, what does the bb mean in your profile name? X.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl; 1557003]Hi guys,

I'm a 26 yo aussie. I want to hit the Philippines

SNIP.

2) I hope to go in June. I realize this is just the beginning of the wet season? What is the night life activity like during this period, as well as the availability of tours and girls?

3) is it possible to book one night at a hotel then just pay as I go? Or do hotels fill up fast. I don't want to tie myself down.

SNIP.

Cheers[/QUOTE]

It means barbecue. What did you think it meant? LOL.

So what seasons are the actual rainiest? I was told the weather is all over the place their now. And what's the offical holiday season where I expect hotels to be hectic?

You said you would be there in June. As far as rainy season look on-line for tourist stuff. You are online for hunting here. The pink meat.

AC is a must if only for a week. Subic bay is a hour away. Both are big *****houses. Philippine cupid is a good online site. Cherry blossom, and good old date in Asia. Go there now and start hunting. DIA is free.

Go to craigslist list now.

As far as hotels. Well go online hotels. Com, and look. You will see price changes with dates. Sometimes there is a festival. Or Easter. Festivals are local. But you do need a lap top so get a fair one small that will fit is safe. With this you can go online and extend a hotel stay. You go to front desk and get suckers rate. Go to hotel room book on line and save 20 to 30. Check expedia and other sites see who is the beat. Agoda is good also. Different chains of hotels offer better deals on different sites.

I would do manila for a week. Yes take taxi in Malate area 1500 peso pussy. No do not take taxi in Makati area 4 to 5000 peso pussy. Then head up to AC, Dud their is only one in the world. Get it done and out of your system. I think it will make the rest of your trip better. You for sure will have cleaned the system out. And can relax and enjoy yourself the rest of the trip.

As far as tourist stuff, Well go to to a tourist site for that. Now here is where you learn how to hunt. Or fish. We call it catch and release. When you are done you will understand. Make yourself a promise. Do Not Wife Up The first MONTH.

[QUOTE=Lolwtfbbqirl; 1557568]It means barbecue. What did you think it meant? LOL.

So what seasons are the actual rainiest? I was told the weather is all over the place their now. And what's the offical holiday season where I expect hotels to be hectic?[/QUOTE]A bit of Google may help you know the rainy seasons in Philippines.

And being tropical climate it can still pour heavily during non regular season.

Like last week major rain and some roads washed off in Mountain province over 2 days, and only 4x4s were passing by, and then the next 3 days were pure sunny.

Thanks, thanks to all for the info. I realize this is a punting forums but I don't want to go when the weather is so bad nothing is happening. I don't have the stamina to fuck 20 hours a day LOL. Is it true you can get viagra over the counter?

I agree with Gangles: Pay your $19. 95.