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[QUOTE=LunchMeat;2003184]Hello,

I will be staying in Passy at the Golden Phoenix Hotel and I'm not sure if it's guest friendly or not (if not, it's too late because if I cancel I will not get a refund, should have thought of that before). I know Passy is not the best are to stay to monger, but it just has to be that way. I can explain later in a PM because the reason might compromise my other two friends' ID. If I find a girl in Makati or another place away from Passy, would it be a real pain in the ass to commute back to my room in Passy or would it be better to just get a cheap room in that area for one night. I'm not sure about the whole overnight thing too, maybe just a lot of S / T action.
LM.[/QUOTE]As a general rule, most hotels in the PI are girl friendly. You should book for two if you expect breakfast buffet company (apparently, you don't). To be sure, just call the hotel and ask what their over night guest policy is. I sometimes think the male staff is disappointed if I don't return with a different girl every night. Expect them to look or hold her ID which IMHO is not a bad thing; to play it safe, you may want to tip the security guy to scrutinize the ID. Conventional Wisdom says that girls who works in EDSA / Burgos Bars are age-checked. That is just not true, and IDs are easily faked / borrowed / stolen.

You location is convenient to both EDSA Entertainment (5-10 minutes away, expect the driver to ask for php100 but actually fare is closer to php50); and Makati if you travel after rush hour (20-60 minutes, LOL). LA Café is convenient as well. No need to get a short time hotel in Makati since rush hour will mostly be over by that time. Each venue is entertaining for 2-3 nights. The main drag about EDSA is that the bars are all under the same roof so it is awkward see the previous night's girl waving at you as you fish for another catch.

Include me in the consensus that travel to AC is not worth it for one night.

[QUOTE=XMan;2003244]Pasay isn't such a bad place.
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I've never found a good money changer in Pasay.
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Have fun. X Man.[/QUOTE]Are you sure about that?

Just opposite of Edsa Entertainment Complex there are a money changing booth provides rate as same as provided in airport. There some bars also exists catering to locals including girls.

In the Level 3 just right side building of Taft Ave Mrt there are some money changers provides good rate. I found better than airport rate or any other in Pasay. The pain on the ass is to reach the place we may find the path is complicated just a kind of harassment.

[QUOTE=LunchMeat;2003184]If I find a girl in Makati or another place away from Passy, would it be a real pain in the ass to commute back to my room in Passy or would it be better to just get a cheap room in that area for one night. I'm not sure about the whole overnight thing too,[/QUOTE]Obviously, traffic can be bad depending on the hours you will be travelling. If you plan to do different girls, it can get expensive and time consuming if you are not staying closer to where you plan to hunt. RTFF. Most that plan to meet multiple, book a place close to where they plan to hunt; if that is the primary purpose of their visit.

[QUOTE=SaltyPete;2003423]As a general rule, most hotels in the PI are girl friendly. You should book for two if you expect breakfast buffet company (apparently, you don't). To be sure, just call the hotel and ask what their over night guest policy is. I sometimes think the male staff is disappointed if I don't return with a different girl every night. Expect them to look or hold her ID which IMHO is not a bad thing; to play it safe, you may want to tip the security guy to scrutinize the ID. Conventional Wisdom says that girls who works in EDSA / Burgos Bars are age-checked. That is just not true, and IDs are easily faked / borrowed / stolen.Include me in the consensus that travel to AC is not worth it for one night.[/QUOTE]Hi guys going in June / July. Mate wants to do manila before we push on to other places. EDSA will suffice for 1 night. Last time I was there I think 4000 was ST price. Would appreciate update.

[QUOTE=SaltyPete;2003423]Include me in the consensus that travel to AC is not worth it for one night.[/QUOTE]SP,

I agree, we are going to ditch the idea of going to AC for such a short visit.

Thank you,

LM.

[QUOTE=XMan;2003244]
AC? Well, you don't have much time. But if you decide to go, take a taxi. It will save you time and the cost is quite reasonable when split between three. I've paid 2 k plus tolls. Maybe the driver expects more because of the extra weight of three people, so you'll probably pay a bit more.
[/QUOTE]I got this ride for P1000 + P200 tolls this weekend. As I was approaching 5* I was approached with the offer as the driver was returning home to Pampanga.

[QUOTE=NewImage;2003545]Hi guys going in June / July. Mate wants to do manila before we push on to other places. EDSA will suffice for 1 night. Last time I was there I think 4000 was ST price. Would appreciate update.[/QUOTE]As of January '17. Php1950-2000 for barfine. ST 2000-3000. LT 3500-4000.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;2000190]Whether this is just PAL I am not sure but the many posters previously (myself included) who have noted the appalling systems etc at the main airport will know the radar maintenance is crucial hence the need to reduce inbound planes for a week. So avoid NAIA if you can that week.

[URL]http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/02/17/17/radar-shutdown-to-cause-flight-delays-cancellations-in-march[/URL][/QUOTE]I'm flying through (to Cebu) on the 3rd, and back out on the 12th. Meant to be! Unless, of course, those are Filipino work dates, in which case I'm screwed on the way back out.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;2000190]Whether this is just PAL I am not sure but the many posters previously (myself included) who have noted the appalling systems etc at the main airport will know the radar maintenance is crucial hence the need to reduce inbound planes for a week. So avoid NAIA if you can that week.

[URL]http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/02/17/17/radar-shutdown-to-cause-flight-delays-cancellations-in-march[/URL][/QUOTE]It affects Cebu Pacific too. Both airlines have already announced the cancellation of several flights during that period. Since things here rarely occur on schedule, I'm guessing that the radar may be shut down for longer than the planned period.

GE.

Heading to Puerta Galera (Sabang) mid March for a week of diving. Any advice on the social scene and bars to check out. I know I cannot compare to AC but any advice previous tips will be appreciated.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=GoodEnough;2004019]It affects Cebu Pacific too. Both airlines have already announced the cancellation of several flights during that period. Since things here rarely occur on schedule, I'm guessing that the radar may be shut down for longer than the planned period.

GE.[/QUOTE]This is truly "off the wall", but some locals are abuzz with the "prediction" of a major (7.2) earthquake hitting Metro Manila during the first half of March 2017, because of "planetary alignment. ".

In which case, NAIA radar may be shut down even longer!

OM.

[QUOTE=BusyDiver;2004083]Heading to Puerta Galera (Sabang) mid March for a week of diving. Any advice on the social scene and bars to check out. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Hi BusyDiver, you may have been too busy to check the forums but if you go to "Other Areas" you will find many comprehensive reports about Sabang in the last many months. I suggest you take a look at these posts:

Greenbud 12-21-16 #2348.

Jaytee3650 10-29-16 #2348.

EngineDriver 9-24-16 #2342 and #2341.

Tomash 9-16-16 #2340.

Sober1 7-25-16 #2338.

Achmmc 07-03-16 #2330.

Goferring 06-22-16 #2328.

Plus others.

If all that doesn't satisfy you then post your specific questions.

Then after you have visited Sabang we will look forward to your field report (in the Other Areas thread) extending the pool of knowedge and information.

[QUOTE=KongKing;2004615]Hi BusyDiver, you may have been too busy to check the forums but if you go to "Other Areas" you will find many comprehensive reports about Sabang in the last many months. I suggest you take a look at these posts:

Then after you have visited Sabang we will look forward to your field report (in the Other Areas thread) extending the pool of knowedge and information.[/QUOTE]He was busy as he did 4 FRs in 2011 KK and now this one, he is another manager as all FRs are questions and nothing to contribute about anything despite all the questions.

[QUOTE=BusyDiver;2004083]Heading to Puerta Galera (Sabang) mid March for a week of diving. Any advice on the social scene and bars to check out. I know I cannot compare to AC but any advice previous tips will be appreciated.
Thanks.[/QUOTE]Mainly for divers, not much to do except dive, some bars, you prob will be disappointed as you said about 1/50th like AC. Unless you dive can't really see point in going when better options other places. But YVMD.

Thanks for the site info and I will post a report when I return the end of March.

[QUOTE=KongKing;2004615]Hi BusyDiver, you may have been too busy to check the forums but if you go to "Other Areas" you will find many comprehensive reports about Sabang in the last many months. I suggest you take a look at these posts:

Greenbud 12-21-16 #2348.

Jaytee3650 10-29-16 #2348.

EngineDriver 9-24-16 #2342 and #2341.

Tomash 9-16-16 #2340..[/QUOTE]