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[QUOTE=Goferring;2242786]Is anyone having / had issues booking flights on Cebu Pacific? I'm trying to book USU (Busuanga/Coron) to Clark in Dec '18 and April '19. However, it is showing all flights as unavailable despite the flight existing on their flight paths and Google etc. ??

Also how do PAL handle flights that transit in MNL but show as arrive in MNL but depart from CRK? Do they bus passengers from NAIA to CRK or is it the passengers responsibility?

Thanks. G.[/QUOTE]Can only comment on CP. This works well no issues but when I try to book a long time in advance I see issues. I have the same with other low cost / budget airlines and I speculate only is because they don't know what is happening so far in advance so release flights nearer the time.

This is the case with Air Asia at times and I call them to try and get the ticket instead. So try a call but then CP can be painfully slow and annoying and I have at times asked the lady 'are you a parrot' as they repeat all you say and more many times over LOL.

I'm afraid another American has been sent to Cebu City jail. Details are currently sketchy put it seems he was caught up in what he believes was a scam to encourage him to send money for "naughty" pics and then it emerged that the girl involved was 17 IE a minor. He was arrested 18 days ago and spent the first 15 days in a Cebu police cell where he was encouraged (but refused) to use the Police's recommended lawyer for his defense (This is a typical way to "cut a deal" in this situation). I am told he has been charged with a non-bailable offense as the girl involved was a minor. Once the case has been sent to court, the police no longer have discretion to "Cut a deal" so the legal process must play out- at a glacial pace. Non-bailable in this context means that he does not have an automatic right to post bail as he would with a less serious offense. His atty, once he finds one, may still decide it is appropriate to file a motion for bail which will typically take between 6 - 18 months to resolve. If this fails, most cases will take 3 -8 years to be heard. If the offense is indeed non bailable the ultimate penalty is likely to be 20 years to life. I am rather surprised that this is a non bailable offense and there maybe more to the matter than is currently known. Clearly it's an extremely grim situation to get into (he's currently in a cell with around 180 other inmates) so please be very careful.

Separately it was also reported this morning that a Norwegian guy walking around Mango Square, Cebu last night drunk was arrested with a couple of packets of shabu in his pocket. If the quantity was less than 5 g he should be bailable, but if over 5 g he will also be sent to jail on a non bailable charge. In his case a witness supposedly saw a pack fall out of his pocket and reported it to the police which sounds very much like a set up. Given the crackdown on drugs here anyone who knowingly takes them here is running an insane risk. Take care you don't get into a situation where stuff can be planted on you.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;2242848]Can only comment on CP. This works well no issues but when I try to book a long time in advance I see issues. I have the same with other low cost / budget airlines and I speculate only is because they don't know what is happening so far in advance so release flights nearer the time.

This is the case with Air Asia at times and I call them to try and get the ticket instead. So try a call but then CP can be painfully slow and annoying and I have at times asked the lady 'are you a parrot' as they repeat all you say and more many times over LOL.[/QUOTE]Thanks Roger. I agree on CP's reliability or lack that of.

Just in case anyone else is looking for the same route, despite what all the various sites are saying, they got back to be to say that they are now not servicing the USU CRK or return routes. PAL do however.

Enjoy, G.

[QUOTE=OlderAndWiser;2243176]I'm afraid another American has been sent to Cebu City jail. Details are currently sketchy put it seems he was caught up in what he believes was a scam to encourage him to send money for "naughty" pics and then it emerged that the girl involved was 17 IE a minor. He was arrested 18 days ago and spent the first 15 days in a Cebu police cell where he was encouraged (but refused) to use the Police's recommended lawyer for his defense (This is a typical way to "cut a deal" in this situation). I am told he has been charged with a non-bailable offense as the girl involved was a minor. Once the case has been sent to court, the police no longer have discretion to "Cut a deal" so the legal process must play out- at a glacial pace. Non-bailable in this context means that he does not have an automatic right to post bail as he would with a less serious offense. His atty, once he finds one, may still decide it is appropriate to file a motion for bail which will typically take between 6 - 18 months to resolve. If this fails, most cases will take 3 -8 years to be heard. If the offense is indeed non bailable the ultimate penalty is likely to be 20 years to life. I am rather surprised that this is a non bailable offense and there maybe more to the matter than is currently known. Clearly it's an extremely grim situation to get into (he's currently in a cell with around 180 other inmates) so please be very careful.[/QUOTE]Plenty like this O&W.

I read about both and the links to the Norwegian below. Plus an Aussie in Jail 5 years no trail etc to back up you comments.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/justice-australian-cebu-jail-fie-years/[/URL]

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/norwegian-shabu-cebu-city-centre/[/URL]

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/scot-deported-bureau-immigration/[/URL]

And plenty more. Remember if you shout at a pinoy you can locked up as the law is very vague and they see a foreigner as an easy ATM in my view.

[QUOTE=WickedRoger;2243487]Plenty like this O&W.

I read about both and the links to the Norwegian below. Plus an Aussie in Jail 5 years no trail etc to back up you comments.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/justice-australian-cebu-jail-fie-years/[/URL]

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/norwegian-shabu-cebu-city-centre/[/URL]

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/scot-deported-bureau-immigration/[/URL]

And plenty more. Remember if you shout at a pinoy you can locked up as the law is very vague and they see a foreigner as an easy ATM in my view.[/QUOTE]Many new laws are going into effect that will land more mongers in jail.

Bill 1326, or the "Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of 2017", seeks to penalise "catcalling, wolf-whistling, cursing, leering, groping, persistent requests for name and contact details and the use of words tending to ridicule on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender expression or sexual orientation and identity in public spaces".

The new laws would be enforced by "Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers". These officers would have the power of arrest, and could immediately impose fines or issue community service orders.

Mongers may want to reconsider trying to fuck salesgirls and girls hanging out in malls, as the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers" will be watching foreigners very closely.

Making a Filipino look foolish is also a crime, as they have the right to be as foolish as they want to be without foreigners pointing it out. LOL! Pointing out foolish mistakes by service staff could be skating on thin ice. The politicians are doing a great job of making the country a legal minefield for foreign visitors and expats.

[QUOTE=ChochaMonger;2243590]Many new laws are going into effect that will land more mongers in jail.

Bill 1326, or the "Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of 2017", seeks to penalise "catcalling, wolf-whistling, cursing, leering, groping, persistent requests for name and contact details and the use of words tending to ridicule on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender expression or sexual orientation and identity in public spaces".

The new laws would be enforced by "Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers". These officers would have the power of arrest, and could immediately impose fines or issue community service orders.

Mongers may want to reconsider trying to fuck salesgirls and girls hanging out in malls, as the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers" will be watching foreigners very closely.

Making a Filipino look foolish is also a crime, as they have the right to be as foolish as they want to be without foreigners pointing it out. LOL! Pointing out foolish mistakes by service staff could be skating on thin ice. The politicians are doing a great job of making the country a legal minefield for foreign visitors and expats.[/QUOTE]Since when has being a dickhead not been a risky proposition anywhere in Asia? Or anywhere that you are no longer on home turf for that matter.

Got the following login error message a bit ago when trying to log into ISG. It would have been 3:20 pm in Phils. Not sure what UTC means; GMT?

Note that this error is normal and expected for a brief period during nightly backups, which usually run between 4:30 - 5:00 am UTC. Please try again in 5 to 10 minutes.

Database Error Database error.

The database has encountered a problem.

[QUOTE=Goferring;2243922]Since when has being a dickhead not been a risky proposition anywhere in Asia? Or anywhere that you are no longer on home turf for that matter.[/QUOTE]It an be risky even on home turf as well.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2244076]Got the following login error message a bit ago when trying to log into ISG. It would have been 3:20 pm in Phils. Not sure what UTC means; GMT?
Note that this error is normal and expected for a brief period during nightly backups, which usually run between 4:30 - 5:00 am UTC. Please try again in 5 to 10 minutes.
Database Error Database error.
The database has encountered a problem.[/QUOTE]I get that message almost every day for about 5 to 10 minutes because I usually read the ISG in the morning (local time), when it's afternoon in the Phils.

And I think you can lookup yourself what UTC is. It's not the same as GMT.

[QUOTE=KabulGuy;2244091]It an be risky even on home turf as well.[/QUOTE]True but it's amazing how people can change once they leave home or are surrounded by others who are apparently subservient.

Enjoy, G.

Recently a story was posted here from this site, about a foreigner who had been jailed for a long period of time. In giving the site the once over, it seems the site is fairly anti-foreigner. While reporting on the plight of many foreigners, many of the articles are negative towards foreigners. The articles are pro-Duterte and the headlines seem anti-white. Website seems to have a fixation on reporting what some foreigner has done wrong, and their incarceration or deportation. Pic attached from the site, seems to show Duterte glowering at Trump. Some examples, link on top, name of article underneath:

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/british-jailed-philippines-2009-home/?fbclid=IwAR0_r5smeJ9vQxmtbQ4h14pnfzMUlzRb3A_T6wjR8B0dkaDktdTlYC8dS1A[/URL]

British man jailed in the Philippines since 2009 'home in time for Christmas'.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/duterte-foreign-tourists-better-behave/[/URL]

Duterte warns foreign tourists that they 'better behave' in the Philippines (article is a direct warning from the President for foreigners not to engage in political activity, references Australian nun Patricia Fox).

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/you-report-or-we-deport-bureau-of-immigration-lays-down-law-to-foreigners/[/URL]

You report, or we deport! Bureau of Immigration lays down law to foreigners (don't overstay your visa article, headline much harsher than needed).

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/norwegian-shabu-cebu-city-centre/[/URL]

Norwegian allegedly caught with illegal drugs in Cebu city centre.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/14-year-old-twin-girls-americans/[/URL]

Americans arrested for allegedly sharing house with 14-year-old twin girls.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/deported-philippine-new-record/[/URL]

Record number of foreigners deported from Philippines in 2017.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/holding-hands-british-arrested-girl/[/URL]

British man arrested for holding hands with 14-year-old girl in Santander.

[URL]http://philippineslifestyle.com/cebu-city-american-sex-children/[/URL]

American arrested in Cebu City for recording himself abusing children.

And so on. . .

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2248058]Recently a story was posted here from this site, about a foreigner who had been jailed for a long period of time. In giving the site the once over, it seems the site is fairly anti-foreigner. While reporting on the plight of many foreigners, many of the articles are negative towards foreigners. The articles are pro-Duterte and the headlines seem anti-white. Website seems to have a fixation on reporting what some foreigner has done wrong, and their incarceration or deportation. Pic attached from the site, seems to show Duterte glowering at Trump. Some examples, link on top, name of article underneath:.[/QUOTE]There is nothing new here. Filipinos have never liked foreigners, and their smiles are the same smiles crocodiles give dogs venturing close to the water. They like what they can get out of foreigners but do not have much use for foreigners themselves as persons.

Filipinos spend a lot of effort trying to become white. They apply toxic creams to their skin and inject harmful substances into their bodies in attempts to bleach their skins white. They are not anti-white but they are definitely anti-foreigner in a petty envious spiteful sort of way. Filipinos dream of putting the foreigner in the subservient position where they can extract his cash to fund an easy lazy luxurious lifestyle for themselves.

There is no grand aspiration to eject all whites and build an independently wealthy homeland. Almost every Filipino plan to acquire wealth involves ensnaring a foreigner or traveling to a foreign country to work.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2248058]Recently a story was posted here from this site, about a foreigner who had been jailed for a long period of time. In giving the site the once over, it seems the site is fairly anti-foreigner. While reporting on the plight of many foreigners, many of the articles are negative towards foreigners. The articles are pro-Duterte and the headlines seem anti-white. Website seems to have a fixation on reporting what some foreigner has done wrong, and their incarceration or deportation. And so on..[/QUOTE]I would agree about the articles but disagree on the anti westerner etc. It is what it is and I think is set up to warn us about the perils of being there. Some of the articles are some what sticking the nose up and doubting some facts given by the main stream media. I red this as it is refreshing to see another viewpoint as some of the main stream media is clearly bias pro / anti the administration and has very selective reporting (and at times very poor) reporting standards.

Qantas has now transferred operations to T3 in Manila and I just passed through the brand spanking new PAGSS lounge assigned to them for Qantas Club and Business Class passengers.

What an amazing difference to the primitive lounge facilities that were previously available at T1!

Not only is it new and glitzy but everything is "state of the art" , actually works and they have so many attendants that I was half-expecting someone to hold my dick when I took a [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord134][CodeWord134][/url].

Now if only there was a smoother way of getting into and away from the whole bloody terminal.

[QUOTE=ChochaMonger;2248093]...Filipinos have never liked foreigners, and their smiles are the same smiles crocodiles give dogs venturing close to the water. They like what they can get out of foreigners but do not have much use for foreigners themselves as persons.

Filipinos spend a lot of effort trying to become white...
[/QUOTE]Well said!