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[QUOTE=Mbsl65;1767824]I don't we would expect you to support it since separating the forums was your idea. I remember few years back so called "board gurus" came with a separation idea and since than Cebu forum are struggling. If you don't believe me look at the stats. Second. Usage of the main forums are diminishing too due to "hostile environment" while it had been much milder recently, damage already been done.[/QUOTE]I've never understood why the forums were separated since there's no apparent logic. Since the separation, I tend to read the Cebu threads less often since it's inconvenient to do so. I'm for reunification.

GE.

Quick question for those in the know. Why do men write "please be disease free" on their personal ads? Or "Please be DDF" ? Or similar.

I have been looking at writing my own personal ad in Craigslist Manila as I will be arriving in a few weeks.

So I was looking at what other men wrote as an example of what I would write or not and what to say. And maybe how to phrase things.

I see those phrases often and think aren't all the women respondents all going to say they are clean and disease free whether they are or not?

It isn't like you are going to swab them and await the lab results back. Nobody is actually going to tell you in advance they have a disease.

[QUOTE=Member#4221;1767867]The question is why is it struggling? Cebu has about same type of mongering action as Manila that is if your seeking so call "good girls. " The bar scene is scattered and expensive in some parts.[/QUOTE]The navigation is not easy like the main board. I tend to skip it too. If they were reintegrated, more people would participate and contribute. IMHO.

[QUOTE=GoodEnough;1767890]I've never understood why the forums were separated since there's no apparent logic. Since the separation, I tend to read the Cebu threads less often since it's inconvenient to do so. I'm for reunification.

GE.[/QUOTE]I think for a long time "nuts have been trying to run the nuthouse". So, we ended with nutty ideas and results. .

[QUOTE=NWGuy;1768067]Quick question for those in the know. Why do men write "please be disease free" on their personal ads? Or "Please be DDF" ? Or similar.

I have been looking at writing my own personal ad in Craigslist Manila as I will be arriving in a few weeks.

It isn't like you are going to swab them and await the lab results back. Nobody is actually going to tell you in advance they have a disease.[/QUOTE]I think its because we want DDF, and we want to let the ladies know that we are DDF also. It aims for a better quality cookie.

[QUOTE=GoodEnough;1767890]I've never understood why the forums were separated since there's no apparent logic. Since the separation, I tend to read the Cebu threads less often since it's inconvenient to do so. I'm for reunification.

GE.[/QUOTE]Concur. Its too hard to get at.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;1768166]I think its because we want DDF, and we want to let the ladies know that we are DDF also. It aims for a better quality cookie.[/QUOTE]And inserting such words will give confidence to the pinays, as, after all, only "bad" and "dirty" girls such as "hookers" have disease.

And if a guy says he is Disease Free, he is saying he don't fuck around, in Pinay speak.

Admitting the truth doesn't work on that score, and likewise, the girls too will not admit how often they get their cum storage bag replenished, again, don't forget, they are not 'dirty girls'.

My 2 cents? Don't fret over it, unless you really want to see the last medical report, which too can be debatable.

[QUOTE=Member#4221;1767867]The question is why is it struggling? Cebu has about same type of mongering action as Manila that is if your seeking so call "good girls. " The bar scene is scattered and expensive in some parts.[/QUOTE]Cebu is small and have a less number of bars, discos. However, Cebu is much cheaper and more willing girls to meet the foreigners.

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Seat Reservation.

291.20 ADMIN FEE.

Web Admin Fee.

313.60.

#1 How can you fly without a seat?

#2 If you are making an online reservation, what is the reason for a Web Admin fee?

[QUOTE=Mbsl65;1769099]ADD ONS.

Seat Reservation.

291.20 ADMIN FEE.

Web Admin Fee.

313.60.

#1 How can you fly without a seat?

#2 If you are making an online reservation, what is the reason for a Web Admin fee?[/QUOTE]Excellent question. I think it's been designed to offset the commission paid to the credit card companies. So it's nonsense but it's a way of forcing the consumer to pay.

GE.

[QUOTE=Mbsl65;1769078]Cebu is small and have a less number of bars, discos. However, Cebu is much cheaper and more willing girls to meet the foreigners.[/QUOTE]I don't think it is cheaper in any way, Davao maybe but prices here are comparable to Manila.

And many mongers don't post as we try to keep it fairly secret that Cebu is better LOL but really many post a few FRs as too much same same about many FRs so stick with information not pure titillation at times I suppose.

[QUOTE=Mbsl65;1769099]ADD ONS.

#1 How can you fly without a seat?

#2 If you are making an online reservation, what is the reason for a Web Admin fee?[/QUOTE]You have to be very careful making an online booking with Cebu Pacific.

They automatically add on quite a number of "add-ons" (sic) and you must methodically go through all of the steps in the booking and remove them one by one.

For example, they automatically charge you a fee for travel insurance UNLESS you click on the "no thanks" box which is very small and difficult to spot. Deduct 250 pesos.

Seats are allocated at booking and you do NOT have to pay for a seat UNLESS you have a seating preference. Different preferred seats cost different amounts. Exit rows are the most expensive. If you dont care where you sit and they have added-on a reserved seat fee then you can remove it.

The default setting for baggage is 20 kgs per person at a designated rate. If you have carry-on bags and don't need to pay for 20 kgs then you must change the baggage to zero and the auto baggage fee is deducted.

I use it mostly for domestic travel within the Philippines and so I have only a small carry-on bag. I have had the initial quote for a budget flight price decrease from 2300 php to 1200 php after I removed all the "add-ons". The fee I paid was comprised almost entirely of admin fees, since I availed myself of the cut-price 1 php fares that they push out periodically.

Most airlines have a web admin fee hidden somewhere in their accounting. Cebu Pacific puts it up there in bold letters.

[QUOTE=RedKilt;1769165]You have to be very careful making an online booking with Cebu Pacific.


Most airlines have a web admin fee hidden somewhere in their accounting. Cebu Pacific puts it up there in bold letters.[/QUOTE]Good observation RK, I use Cebu Pac a lot but I know the way the site works and pf course buyer beware. Check the booking before you pay is my advice. But Cebu Pac is generally cheaper for me compared with others and is as late / early as most budget carries. It suffers like all carries do with the awful mess that is NAIA which calls itself an airport but really is a third world ne. I have spent an hour on the tarmac in Cebu waiting to depart due to congestion at the airport in Manila, this was late morning!

And a close friend was 4 hours delayed in Manila due to some odd reasons but basically there were limited buses, the take slot was moved all the time and she said even the captain got pissed off at one stage.

But like any budget there is good and bad and for me Cebu Pac has more of the former at the moment than the latter.

Nice chit chat from a CP attendant at Robinsons in Cebu. Weird gal, she wanted to meet my son since her chit chat identified his age. (my son doesn't do fat chicks, BTW).

"Do you have a seat request? ".

X nope, I don't care.

"it's an early morning flight, would't it be nice to have a window seat?

X That sounds nice.

PHP 160 added for seat selection.

Is that dishonest, or is that dishonest?

Hope CBP is happy with their 160 pisos, I'll be checking PA more often. X.

[QUOTE=RedKilt;1769165]You have to be very careful making an online booking with Cebu Pacific.

They automatically add on quite a number of "add-ons" (sic) and you must methodically go through all of the steps in the booking and remove them one by one.

For example, they automatically charge you a fee for travel insurance UNLESS you click on the "no thanks" box which is very small and difficult to spot. Deduct 250 pesos.

Seats are allocated at booking and you do NOT have to pay for a seat UNLESS you have a seating preference. Different preferred seats cost different amounts. Exit rows are the most expensive. If you dont care where you sit and they have added-on a reserved seat fee then you can remove it.

The default setting for baggage is 20 kgs per person at a designated rate. If you have carry-on bags and don't need to pay for 20 kgs then you must change the baggage to zero and the auto baggage fee is deducted.

I use it mostly for domestic travel within the Philippines and so I have only a small carry-on bag. I have had the initial quote for a budget flight price decrease from 2300 php to 1200 php after I removed all the "add-ons". The fee I paid was comprised almost entirely of admin fees, since I availed myself of the cut-price 1 php fares that they push out periodically.

Most airlines have a web admin fee hidden somewhere in their accounting. Cebu Pacific puts it up there in bold letters.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=RedKilt;1769165]You have to be very careful making an online booking with Cebu Pacific.

I have had the initial quote for a budget flight price decrease from 2300 php to 1200 php after I removed all the "add-ons". The fee I paid was comprised almost entirely of admin fees, since I availed myself of the cut-price 1 php fares that they push out periodically.

Most airlines have a web admin fee hidden somewhere in their accounting. Cebu Pacific puts it up there in bold letters.[/QUOTE]Excellent explanations. I consider myself a geek and I still did not find a way to bypass it without as seating fee. They must be getting a crash course from Ryan Air.