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[QUOTE=EconoTech;1665683]Luckily nobody decided to build a Pope-mobile from a Jeepney template! Jeepney, the pride of Philippines, and most unsafe, crappy vehicle, but it does serve a purpose = poor man's public transport!

Wicked Roger: I thought the church claimed that prayers reduced the deaths. Trust me, that kind of wordings evoke strong religious emotions. In Pinas![/QUOTE]I think a Pope-mobile would work nicely from a jeepney. Jeepney has a flatbed and just add a pop top on it! Jeepneys are indeed public transportation. I wouldn't say it is a poor man's transport, I ride them and I am not poor.

[QUOTE=Dg8787;1665993]As us Mericans would say "love it or leave it".[/QUOTE]That's what cano did with the British mothership. Once we moved to 'merca' we found a better motto: "Change it for the better".

I am always pleased when I can say that something happened to me for the first time. Today, I went to Terminal 4 of the Manila airport, which services some of the more remote provinces. When I went into the bathroom to use the toilet, I was at first bummed out to realize that it had no TP only to be further amazed to discover that the toilet included a functioning bidet attached to the toilet. I wonder how that decision came about?

I am pretty sure there are very few bidets in public bathrooms at airports anywhere in the world.

[QUOTE=Tomasb;1666165]I am pretty sure there are very few bidets in public bathrooms at airports anywhere in the world.[/QUOTE]Also in Jakarta.

[QUOTE=Dg8787;1665993]As a visitor of the RP as most or all of us are and with some respect the posters, I don't understand how some can compare or judge the customs, beliefs, faiths or even holidays in the RP. RP is what it is. As us Mericans would say "love it or leave it".[/QUOTE]Perhaps a less strident, less opinionated, board might suit you?

RP is what it is, and those of us who live there, invest there, spend time and money there have a fully free right to express an opinion about it.

Or should free speech go out the window, the way the good allah uh akbaristas would like it?

A country that has 5 days of holidays in December plus a few more days in January because of a high profile visitor obviously creates comments because of the nature of it.

Read the comments from the educated Filipinos in the comments section of The Inquirer who for weeks have been wondering why the country has to shut down for 3 days because of a high profile visitor. They freely express an opinion, so why shouldn't the board members here. Every board on ISG has members who makes judgements and comparisons. Nothing different here. Love the board or leave it?

[QUOTE=FreebieFan;1666269]Perhaps a less strident, less opinionated, board might suit you?

RP is what it is, and those of us who live there, invest there, spend time and money there have a fully free right to express an opinion about it.

Or should free speech go out the window, the way the good allah uh akbaristas would like it?

A country that has 5 days of holidays in December plus a few more days in January because of a high profile visitor obviously creates comments because of the nature of it.

Read the comments from the educated Filipinos in the comments section of The Inquirer who for weeks have been wondering why the country has to shut down for 3 days because of a high profile visitor. They freely express an opinion, so why shouldn't the board members here. Every board on ISG has members who makes judgements and comparisons. Nothing different here. Love the board or leave it?[/QUOTE]I truly welcome free expression here. Even at $19.95 a year. I was merely asking for an understanding. I can't understand why a first world educated person (s) would expect or compare a first world education in a third world country. If someone makes a judgement or comparison I imagine I have the right to ask about it. On the the other hand if they are just ranting (granted free speech) just say so and I won't ask any questions. Fair enough?

[QUOTE=Dg8787;1666291]I truly welcome free expression here. Even at $19.95 a year. I was merely asking for an understanding. I can't understand why a first world educated person (s) would expect or compare a first world education in a third world country. If someone makes a judgement or comparison I imagine I have the right to ask about it. On the the other hand if they are just ranting (granted free speech) just say so and I won't ask any questions. Fair enough?[/QUOTE]I think we both make fair comments.

The education level and the comments about it have come up several times in past several years. Some of us were blessed to be born in countries where a reasonable standard of education is the norm.

Others arent so lucky and are also deprived an education because of various governmental inefficiencies and population that is breeding itself into mass overcrowding, ably assisted by.

(free speech about to start) a church that neither cares nor thinks beyond its own selfish backwards, antiquated values that were last relevant many centuries previously.

There is also the addition of those that have a natural curiosity about the world doing some self learning. They become the smart ones.

The board works well within certain parameters. The challenge is, all our in built parameters are not exactly in synch.

[QUOTE=Dg8787;1665995]I think a Pope-mobile would work nicely from a jeepney. Jeepney has a flatbed and just add a pop top on it! Jeepneys are indeed public transportation. I wouldn't say it is a poor man's transport, I ride them and I am not poor.[/QUOTE]I think I was not far off. Somebody has made a Pope Mobile, made in a Jeepney format.

P.S, about the poor-mans' transport, I meant, with nearly no bus transport in certain areas, those who don't have a car have only Jeepneys to resort to, including Baguio!

[QUOTE=Dg8787;1665993]As a visitor of the RP as most or all of us are and with some respect the posters, I don't understand how some can compare or judge the customs, beliefs, faiths or even holidays in the RP. RP is what it is. As us Mericans would say "love it or leave it".[/QUOTE]I guess the board allowed some tongue in cheek comments about locals and their customs, which is humurous at times, but also has saved a few skins, when you understand how the locals react, in certain situation.

Plus. Some of us here are more than "Visitors" . To RP!

[QUOTE=EconoTech;1666697]I think I was not far off. Somebody has made a Pope Mobile, made in a Jeepney format.

P.S, about the poor-mans' transport, I meant, with nearly no bus transport in certain areas, those who don't have a car have only Jeepneys to resort to, including Baguio!

I guess the board allowed some tongue in cheek comments about locals and their customs, which is humurous at times, but also has saved a few skins, when you understand how the locals react, in certain situation.

Plus. Some of us here are more than "Visitors" . To RP![/QUOTE]I think you misse the point. The jeepney is the bus transportation. You might not recognize it as The one we all drew with crayons in school. But it is a bus. Yes we are either short term or longer term visitors residing here.

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: [URL]http://goo.gl/fKyLXh[/URL].

[QUOTE=Breadman;1667433]I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: [URL]http://goo.gl/fKyLXh[/URL].[/QUOTE]2 days in Manila, 3rd day travel to AC and the balance in AC.

[QUOTE=Breadman;1667433]I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: [URL]http://goo.gl/fKyLXh[/URL].[/QUOTE]My suggestion is initially in AC to get a feel for the place. Having just spent a few days there last week the problem I had was trying to fit too much into a short time. Find some girls, yes take a different one each hour, but do take the time at some stage to stop and just have a couple of the nicer girls that you get along with stick around.

Also, if you are transiting the cities, you can also take a lady with you for the journey.

Enjoy your travels.

[QUOTE=Breadman;1667433]I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: [URL]http://goo.gl/fKyLXh[/URL].[/QUOTE]There are only a few of reasons to go to Manila.

1) You have a love for crazy, hectic, megalopolis (I do, personally, but that's me).

2) You are extremely, extremely picky about looks (9's and 10's only) - in which case EDSA and Burgos have better looking women in general (much more expensive).

3) Interested in "normal" entertainment / higher end eating for this trip.

For six days, I would personally stay in AC unless you meet one or all criteria above. There are some very ggood restaurants in Makati, and some cool "regular" discos and clubs all around.

I will arrive in Manila Sunday night in about 4 weeks for only 3 days. Monger Kings, what would be my best move for maximum fun? I thought to just go to AC right from the airport, but then I guess I will be only dealing with pros.

I don't want to waste my time as I don't know when and if I can do it again. I also thought to try and pull some young non pro stuff in the Mall of Asia. I would like to do this 2, maybe 3 times a day. Is this realistic?

I have been anticipating this trip for some time now. It will be at the end of a more serious trip in another Please help and advise. I wanted to go to Bangkok, but this is now not possible due to finances and time.

[QUOTE=RumBuddy;1667982]I will arrive in Manila Sunday night in about 4 weeks for only 3 days. Monger Kings, what would be my best move for maximum fun? I thought to just go to AC right from the airport, but then I guess I will be only dealing with pros.
[/QUOTE]Organise Action Travel to pick you up and ferry you directly to AC. Walk out of your hotel and enjoy yourself for three days of great fun.

Book your return airport transfer so that you don't forget it in your sex infused haze. I always do. Yes the transfers with whomever are more expensive that taxi / bus / trike but it is convenience and you get met at the airport.

Your three days can consist of pros, semi pros and general hookups. Chat to a few other guys in the bars and they will make some recommendations.

I don't think you have time for the Mall scene. It takes a little patience and you only have three days. In this situation, the service economy of Angeles is wired to treat you to a good time.

What's your daily budget and hotel?

BF in the bars I was in last week were P1500 - P2500.

I want to go back.