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[QUOTE=Dg8787;1686730]Just another dumb american running his mouth in a foriegn country in IMHO.[/QUOTE]Dg,

He has a point and is a joke (very much like the PBA really IMHO) that Pacman now plays basketball. Was done for marketing and the guy should be patted on the back for what many pinoys say in private.

He has been criticized also for his no show record in the Senate etc, he never appears and is always boxing / basketball but he is still voted in because he is a boxing legend. Is why the government in the Philippines is somewhat stuffed as people vote in sports stars, actors etc such as Erap and the Bong Revilla. You get what you vote for IMHO.

If he does owe the tax he is alleged then his fight with Mayweather may pay some of it back but some senators were trying to him exempted as he is a boxing star LOL.

But he is good for crime prevention as on the day / during the hours he fights there is little or no crime LOL.

I am planning for my first visit to AC during Easter holidays. Since the religion of PI is Catholic Christian, would the Easter adversely effect availability of ladies for mongering?

Thanks

[QUOTE=FunlvGguy;1687089]I am planning for my first visit to AC during Easter holidays. Since the religion of PI is Catholic Christian, would the Easter adversely effect availability of ladies for mongering?

Thanks[/QUOTE]To Funlvguy.

I been to AC and Manila during Christmas and Easter there are plenty of girls avalible, Christmas is a major holiday most working girl have money will go back home to their parents.

Fast eddie 48.

[QUOTE=AusMonger100;1686413]Just wanting to find peoples opinions on the worst months to visit PI, interested in the weather issues but also anything cultural that might interfere with my mongering in AC.[/QUOTE]Easter and Christmas weeks are not the best time to visit and also when there is a typhoon. Storms can form anytime during the year but July and August are the peak months for typhoon activity.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;1686956]Dg,

He has a point and is a joke (very much like the PBA really IMHO) that Pacman now plays basketball. Was done for marketing and the guy should be patted on the back for what many pinoys say in private.

He has been criticized also for his no show record in the Senate etc, he never appears and is always boxing / basketball but he is still voted in because he is a boxing legend. Is why the government in the Philippines is somewhat stuffed as people vote in sports stars, actors etc such as Erap and the Bong Revilla. You get what you vote for IMHO.

If he does owe the tax he is alleged then his fight with Mayweather may pay some of it back but some senators were trying to him exempted as he is a boxing star LOL.

But he is good for crime prevention as on the day / during the hours he fights there is little or no crime LOL.[/QUOTE]WR,

Granted he has a point. But I still stand by my post. It is kind of like, I know my loved one isn't what I think she is but please don't tell me so in my own home.

DG8787.

[QUOTE=FunlvGguy;1687089]I am planning for my first visit to AC during Easter holidays. Since the religion of PI is Catholic Christian, would the Easter adversely effect availability of ladies for mongering?

Thanks[/QUOTE]Holy Week (as it is called) is a BIG DEAL for most filipinos, so don't expect the most popular girls (that is, the ones with most money) to be around during Holy Week (from around Wednesday through to Easter Monday).

Sure, as FE says, there will be girls around but they will be sad not to be home like most others at that time.

If you plan to travel outside of Manila (other than to AC), expect planes and buses to be super crowded.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;1686956]He has been criticized also for his no show record in the Senate etc, he never appears and is always boxing / basketball but he is still voted in because he is a boxing legend. Is why the government in the Philippines is somewhat stuffed as people vote in sports stars, actors etc such as Erap and the Bong Revilla. You get what you vote for IMHO.

If he does owe the tax he is alleged then his fight with Mayweather may pay some of it back but some senators were trying to him exempted as he is a boxing star LOL.[/QUOTE]I believe he has a good reason for poor attendance in the Senate. He is not a member. His attendance in the House of Representative may be an issue, however. All humor aside, the cult of personality, as WR suggests, dominates the political scene in the Philippines. This is a common pattern in developing countries. Since institutions are created and perpetuated to reinforce the elites' hold on power, authority is vested in individuals rather than in their nominal offices.

[QUOTE=RedKilt;1687214]Holy Week (as it is called) is a BIG DEAL for most filipinos, so don't expect the most popular girls (that is, the ones with most money) to be around during Holy Week (from around Wednesday through to Easter Monday).

Sure, as FE says, there will be girls around but they will be sad not to be home like most others at that time.

If you plan to travel outside of Manila (other than to AC), expect planes and buses to be super crowded.[/QUOTE]We just went through some sort of Holy Week here in Angeles. . . Maybe it was the start of Lent or something like that.

BUT for 3 days the "church's" loudspeakers blasted some sort of combination of sermons / music / hymnals from approx. 7 AM through 6 PM.

I don't know how many or where all these loudspeakers were located but they covered a vast area.

Just as annoying as the Videoke / Karaoke parties that signify a "party" at your neighbors. They are happy to blast the music and sing out of tune all day / all night.

The Tourism slogan is " More Fun in the Philippines " but when you live here, you realize mostly it is "More NOISE in the Philippines".

I asked at the store the other day where the "sales agents" were blasting away at the music to the point where it was impossible to talk to them or to ask them a question. . . . they explained to me that the noise (oops. . . Music) signifies "happiness".

SO more NOISE must mean more HAPPINESS (LOL).

Also during Holy Week before Easter you will see the processions of the guys with the crosses and those whipping themselves. . . . . Usually only messes up traffic for. . . . a while.

Munch.

[QUOTE=SkipKost;1687219]I believe he has a good reason for poor attendance in the Senate. He is not a member. His attendance in the House of Representative may be an issue, however. All humor aside, the cult of personality, as WR suggests, dominates the political scene in the Philippines. This is a common pattern in developing countries. Since institutions are created and perpetuated to reinforce the elites' hold on power, authority is vested in individuals rather than in their nominal offices.[/QUOTE]Not only that, but in a country that boasts very few internationally known figures or institutions, the very few that emerge are sources of enormous national pride. With the exception of knowing who! Annu is I doubt that most of the world's population could cite any significant facts about the country which is, on the world stage, an irrelevance.

GE.

I have several people flying in to Manila airport on the same day, at different times and from different points of departure.

Traffic outside the airport area is a shambles because of construction of the overpass.

Does anyone know if there is a shuttle service between terminals which operates inside the airport area, hence avoiding the general road system?

Thanks in anticipation.

G

[QUOTE=GoodEnough;1687281]Not only that, but in a country that boasts very few internationally known figures or institutions, the very few that emerge are sources of enormous national pride. With the exception of knowing who! Annu is I doubt that most of the world's population could cite any significant facts about the country which is, on the world stage, an irrelevance.

GE.[/QUOTE]Something I've found tricky in dealing with Filipinos is they have a LOT of pride, unfortunately this clashes with their reality of having basically nothing to be proud of. Touchiness and a desperate need for recognition can ensue. I usually just smile and nod, but sometimes it can be challenging.

One of the things I get asked all the time, after, "Are you married," and, "Do you have a relative / friend who I can introduce to my relative / friend who wants to get married to a Poriegner?" is, "How do you like it here in the Philippines?" Pinoys are nice and try to make conversation.

Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually.

I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.

[QUOTE=RollAides;1687385]Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.[/QUOTE]If you come from some crap home town in flyover country USA, a place where high school graduates (and GED) best option is go sign up to join US military, just reply that you come from the American equivalent. You can't come up with something better than the truth, don't let it elude you.

[QUOTE=RollAides;1687385]Something I've found tricky in dealing with Filipinos is they have a LOT of pride, unfortunately this clashes with their reality of having basically nothing to be proud of. Touchiness and a desperate need for recognition can ensue. I usually just smile and nod, but sometimes it can be challenging.

One of the things I get asked all the time, after, "Are you married," and, "Do you have a relative / friend who I can introduce to my relative / friend who wants to get married to a Poriegner?" is, "How do you like it here in the Philippines?" Pinoys are nice and try to make conversation.

Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually.

I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.[/QUOTE]Cracked me up man. Get ready for some attention. Anyway, can't wait to get back in a couple of days. It is all about the girls and girls only. To me that is my only interest in phils (and daughter ofcourse). I respect that others may have different opinions so I hope it is a two way street.

[QUOTE=CaptMunch;1687232]

The Tourism slogan is " More Fun in the Philippines " but when you live here, you realize mostly it is "More NOISE in the Philippines".

I asked at the store the other day where the "sales agents" were blasting away at the music to the point where it was impossible to talk to them or to ask them a question. . . . they explained to me that the noise (oops. . . Music) signifies "happiness".

SO more NOISE must mean more HAPPINESS (LOL).

Also during Holy Week before Easter you will see the processions of the guys with the crosses and those whipping themselves. . . . . Usually only messes up traffic for. . . . a while.

Munch.[/QUOTE]Every mall, every Saturday and Sunday will have the same plastic seating with people on stage roaring into a mike. No half measures, its full on shouting into that mike, speakers turned to full. Cutesy cvutesy games for kids, all intended to sell more milk powder or feminine wash or whatever.

Chaos and madness. Malls are totally to be avoided at weekends. Unless you like that sort of eardrum killing scene.

[QUOTE=RollAides;1687385]Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually.

I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.[/QUOTE]Sir, what do you like about Filipines? "The women and the weather are both HOT".