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Can I go here to get a visa extension:

Ground Floor, Metro Supermarket, MarQuee Mall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City?

Or do I have to go to the office in Clark which is much further away?

Yes, I went there in January for an extension. Took a large part of the day as they have a confusing and convoluted process and it was also the end of the holiday season (New Years) and the immigration office was closed for various reasons.

Hey, it's the Philippines!

[QUOTE=Mogwai;1683525]Can I go here to get a visa extension:

Ground Floor, Metro Supermarket, MarQuee Mall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City?

Or do I have to go to the office in Clark which is much further away?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mogwai;1683525]Can I go here to get a visa extension:

Ground Floor, Metro Supermarket, MarQuee Mall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City?

Or do I have to go to the office in Clark which is much further away?[/QUOTE]I think the Clark office has moved to MarQuee Mall. I had posted that I used the travel service located on the second floor of Tune Hotel. I brought in 2 pictures and they had it for me the next day. They even provided the 2 witnesses. I think all in cost was 3800 more or less. Some people like to do it themselves to save a few pesos. But I doubt if you save much by the time you add in transportation cost.

[QUOTE=Tomasb;1683530]Yes, I went there in January for an extension. Took a large part of the day as they have a confusing and convoluted process and it was also the end of the holiday season (New Years) and the immigration office was closed for various reasons.

Hey, it's the Philippines![/QUOTE]OK thanks! I will bring along sufficient supplies of drinks and food, LOL.

[QUOTE=Free2;1683442]2 immodium's, followed by 1/ bowel movement (up to 6 max / day) works every time for me. After 1-2 hours it is like a cork is in your butt for the next 24 hours.[/QUOTE]I ended up taking the max allowed Pepto Pills in a Day (8). So within 20 hours, everything was back to normal. I feel great now. I was reluctant to eat at breakfast yesterday, but it was fine. I'm back on my game.

Just putting fluids back and I slept alot yesterday and tonight, at least more than I normally do. I just wonder how I got sick.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;1683541]OK thanks! I will bring along sufficient supplies of drinks and food, LOL.[/QUOTE]To save time I suggest you stop past their office and pick up the form ahead of time or, if possible, print it out yourself from the BOI / Phils Embassy website (your hotel might be able to do it for you or recommend a local shop to print it out; save it to a memory stick / SD card first). That way you can have it pre-filled and ready to go. Most people simply go there and waste time filling out the form in their office. Get there about 20-30 minutes before they open (double check, but shud be at 8 am) and you'll most likely be near the top of the list for getting it done. If you get there early as I said, then under the usually abnormal circumstances (at any gov office, LOL) the process typically takes about an hour.

Note: If this is your second 59 day visa then you will also be required to register for the ARP / SSRN (Alien Registration Program / Special Security Registration Number) and an ACR card (Alien Certificate of Registry). Once done they'll give you a small slip of paper with a long number on it (I wrote mine directly into my passport so as not to loose it). The ACR card typically takes about 21-30 days to process and you'll have to return to their office to pick it up. Read more about it on the BOI website. The cost for all three (59 day extension, ARP & ACR) is about 7,700 pesos.

If you're simply extending a 30 day visa to a 59 day one (gaining the extra 29 days) then you're not required to register for the ARP or get an ACR card. For future reference, if you know in advance that you'll be staying more then 30 days, and you enter the Phils via either MNL or CEB, then its far easier and faster to get your first 59 day visa at the airport (currently not possible at CRK).

[URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/[/URL]

Also note that they request you file the form at least 7 days prior to your visa's expiration; but some people have done it the day of expiration or even after it's expired without experiencing any serious issues (if expired you will have to pay a small fine). The NBI clearance is done by them at their office, so no need to get it in advance; they should give you a copy of it when they return your passport to you. Keep the receipt they give you too for the money you paid; although it's highly unlikely, you could be asked to produce it the next time you renew or upon exiting the country.

[URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/VariousApplicationsForms/CGAF%20for%20Tourist%20Visa%20Extension.pdf[/URL]

[QUOTE=PipJaeger;1683813]To save time I suggest you stop past their office and pick up the form ahead of time or, if possible, print it out yourself from the BOI / Phils Embassy website (your hotel might be able to do it for you or recommend a local shop to print it out; save it to a memory stick / SD card first). That way you can have it pre-filled and ready to go. Most people simply go there and waste time filling out the form in their office. Get there about 20-30 minutes before they open (double check, but shud be at 8 am) and you'll most likely be near the top of the list for getting it done. If you get there early as I said, then under the usually abnormal circumstances (at any gov office, LOL) the process typically takes about an hour.

Note: If this is your second 59 day visa then you will also be required to register for the ARP / SSRN (Alien Registration Program / Special Security Registration Number) and an ACR card (Alien Certificate of Registry). Once done they'll give you a small slip of paper with a long number on it (I wrote mine directly into my passport so as not to loose it). The ACR card typically takes about 21-30 days to process and you'll have to return to their office to pick it up. Read more about it on the BOI website. The cost for all three (59 day extension, ARP & ACR) is about 7,700 pesos.

If you're simply extending a 30 day visa to a 59 day one (gaining the extra 29 days) then you're not required to register for the ARP or get an ACR card. For future reference, if you know in advance that you'll be staying more then 30 days, and you enter the Phils via either MNL or CEB, then its far easier and faster to get your first 59 day visa at the airport (currently not possible at CRK).

[URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/[/URL]

Also note that they request you file the form at least 7 days prior to your visa's expiration; but some people have done it the day of expiration or even after it's expired without experiencing any serious issues (if expired you will have to pay a small fine). The NBI clearance is done by them at their office, so no need to get it in advance; they should give you a copy of it when they return your passport to you. Keep the receipt they give you too for the money you paid; although it's highly unlikely, you could be asked to produce it the next time you renew or upon exiting the country.

[URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/VariousApplicationsForms/CGAF%20for%20Tourist%20Visa%20Extension.pdf[/URL][/QUOTE]Thanks Pip for your comprehensive reply. In my case I'm simply extending a 30 day visa to 59 days and I've already downloaded the form from the web site.

I found this to be the most helpfull page on their site: [URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/extensionofstay[/URL].
It's under FAQs ---> Extension of Stay.

No need to look under 'Visas' and the shit load of information there if you're simply extending 30 days to 59.

It's possible that you only see the button 'Home' at the top of the page under the logo. But next to the Home button there are more buttons. If you don't see them (could be an Internet Explorer problem) then just hover your mouse over that area and they will pop up.

Hello RK,

Thanks for that.

I should have been a bit more specific.

Some of these people have not been to Phils before, and one has not been to Asia before.

So I am looking for one specific place which can not be misunderstood.

Also, I will arrange for a van to pick us all up to take us to AC. So again, a specific address would be needed for that.

Can you think of any other hotel where we can meet. Some of us will be there waiting for several hours.

Thanks in anticipation.

G

[QUOTE=RedKilt;1683522]Yes. The Heritage has a rather small area near reception that serves coffee and spills around the corner towards the restaurant, but I wouldn't want to wait there for any more than 30 minutes. Sometimes there are no seats available if a tour bus is waiting to leave or at a busy time.

I suggest they go to Mall of Asia and arrange to meet at Starbucks Coffee shop at some designated time near the main entrance that faces up towards EDSA.

More scenery there and things to do. Plenty of places to roam around to kill time if any people are much earlier than others.

Be sure to specify Starbucks at the front entrance (looking towards the large metallic world globe), as there are others around MOA. It is easy to find. If you suggest any other places in MOA first-time visitors are sure to get "lost".[/QUOTE]

I've never gotten very sick in Philippines, but was seriously knocked off my feet twice in Thailand, once in Pattaya and once in Koh Samui (shortly after arriving from BKK). I'm not sure what it was, but both times I had enjoyed a salad at a location off of the usual tourist track. Subsequent research suggests that "night soil" used as fertilizer for the veggies could obviously be a problem in the 3rd world.

Glad you're feeling better. Where in Philippines did you get sick and what were you eating the day before?

Oh, just remembered that I got a nasty eye infection after swimming at Kawasan falls, Cebu. X.

[QUOTE=RumBuddy;1683751]I ended up taking the max allowed Pepto Pills in a Day (8). So within 20 hours, everything was back to normal. I feel great now. I was reluctant to eat at breakfast yesterday, but it was fine. I'm back on my game.

Just putting fluids back and I slept alot yesterday and tonight, at least more than I normally do. I just wonder how I got sick.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mogwai;1683874]Thanks Pip for your comprehensive reply. In my case I'm simply extending a 30 day visa to 59 days and I've already downloaded the form from the web site.

I found this to be the most helpfull page on their site: [URL]http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/extensionofstay[/URL].
It's under FAQs ---> Extension of Stay.

No need to look under 'Visas' and the shit load of information there if you're simply extending 30 days to 59.

It's possible that you only see the button 'Home' at the top of the page under the logo. But next to the Home button there are more buttons. If you don't see them (could be an Internet Explorer problem) then just hover your mouse over that area and they will pop up.[/QUOTE]I went to the Immigration Bureau today and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. They need a photo copy of your passport as well. Didn't know that but luckily I could make a copy at the nearby National Book Store.

Furthermore you need to fill in the names and addresses of two Filippino friends. I thought that was not necessary for a 'simple' 29 days extension. So I texted two of my regulars and asked for their full names and addresses. But well, you know how these girls are. After a lot of messages back and forth I still didn't have their details complete. House number? 'Only street baby, no number house'. ZIP code? 'What baby?' Uhm, postal code? I think she gave me her bank account number because it didn't look like a postal code to me.

Oh well. I see them tonight and will fill in the form together with them.

[b]Eat Shit and ........ Get Healthy?[/b]

[QUOTE=RumBuddy;1683751]I ended up taking the max allowed Pepto Pills in a Day (8). So within 20 hours, everything was back to normal.[/QUOTE]Hope it doesn't return as it sounds like you treated the symptoms and not the cause.

You can take a "puhp pill" as suggested in this article. Frosted over or not it's still a bit hard to swallow IMHO, LOL:

[URL]http://www.newser.com/story/197151/new-intestinal-treatment-pills-made-of-[url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord116][CodeWord116][/url].html[/URL]

Note: Puhp intentionaly misspelled as the regular word is appently offensive to the internet police and is a "[url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord116][CodeWord116][/url]" item; a load of crappola IMHO, yet the past tense of it (pooped) is allowed, which I'm sure is how RB felt after running to the CR so often.

Hopefully your pooped out, that it ran it's course and your completely well again. If it returns I suggest you get a test at clinic to determine the cause and treat it accordingly with the respective medicine; perhaps even the one above, hahaha.

So after reading hundreds of pages in the forum, I have a much better idea of how to plan my first solo mongering trip and I'm looking forward to going to AC!

A big thank you to all posters, I love reading your exploits, seeing the pics of your special ladies and learning from your experiences. I look forward to becoming a contributor rather than just a "stalker", although it has been a great journey through you all so far.

Despite much reading (yes, I did RTFF) I am still a little unsure of the layout of the PI. I am coming from Australia so will be flying into Manila. I have read the reports on transportation, but I am looking more for maps on the areas, specifically AC as I plan to spend all my time in AC mongering, not looking for a tourist trip this time.

I'm also seeking advice on what people use for gifts for the girls, I've seen some use clothing, toys etc. I just want to be a nice guy and give respect without causing offence.

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=AusMonger100;1684455]Despite much reading (yes, I did RTFF) I am still a little unsure of the layout of the PI. I am coming from Australia so will be flying into Manila. I have read the reports on transportation, but I am looking more for maps on the areas, specifically AC as I plan to spend all my time in AC mongering, not looking for a tourist trip this time.
[/QUOTE]Not sure what you're looking for. AC is pretty straightforward when it comes to mongering. Look up Fields Ave on Google Maps and you're there. The part of Fields Ave between Raymond Street and MacArthur Hwy is closed for traffic at night and is called Walking Street. That's where you can find the majority of the bars.

Between Raymond Street and Teodoro Street there are a couple of more bars and further down the road, where Fields Ave turns into 21st Street and after that Don Juico Ave, is the so called 'Perimeter Road' area with even more bars.

In some side streets you can find massage parlors and there are a couple of ST bars in Raymond Street and A Santos Rd. But that's about all there is.

This map seems to be pretty much up to date:
http://www.acmap.com/fields.aspx

If you are only staying in AC I wouldn't go crazy looking at maps. There are a few good AC Bar location maps on Philippine Addicts. As for gifts, I always go on AliExpress and buy about 10 cute Dildos for about $3 each with free shipping and surprisingly good quality (always a BIG hit and never offended anybody but brought a lot of smiles) and on Ebay you can find some great Lingerie deals from 99 cents to $7. Just make sure you allow 30 Days shipping because most come China Post.

[QUOTE=AusMonger100;1684455]So after reading hundreds of pages in the forum, I have a much better idea of how to plan my first solo mongering trip and I'm looking forward to going to AC!

A big thank you to all posters, I love reading your exploits, seeing the pics of your special ladies and learning from your experiences. I look forward to becoming a contributor rather than just a "stalker", although it has been a great journey through you all so far.

Despite much reading (yes, I did RTFF) I am still a little unsure of the layout of the PI. I am coming from Australia so will be flying into Manila. I have read the reports on transportation, but I am looking more for maps on the areas, specifically AC as I plan to spend all my time in AC mongering, not looking for a tourist trip this time.

I'm also seeking advice on what people use for gifts for the girls, I've seen some use clothing, toys etc. I just want to be a nice guy and give respect without causing offence.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=AusMonger100;1684455]So after reading hundreds of pages in the forum, I have a much better idea of how to plan my first solo mongering trip and I'm looking forward to going to AC!

A big thank you to all posters, I love reading your exploits, seeing the pics of your special ladies and learning from your experiences. I look forward to becoming a contributor rather than just a "stalker", although it has been a great journey through you all so far.

Despite much reading (yes, I did RTFF) I am still a little unsure of the layout of the PI. I am coming from Australia so will be flying into Manila. I have read the reports on transportation, but I am looking more for maps on the areas, specifically AC as I plan to spend all my time in AC mongering, not looking for a tourist trip this time.

I'm also seeking advice on what people use for gifts for the girls, I've seen some use clothing, toys etc. I just want to be a nice guy and give respect without causing offence.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]No need to give gifts. I never do. Pain to carry around.

The best map ever of AC is called Waynes something or other. Can be beat. [URL]http://www.acmap.com/[/URL].

edited - (just saw it was already posted)