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[WestCoast1]

Bit of a PSA regarding condo re-sale market difficulties.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1003032907688789

[WestCoast1]

Currently unable to pull up anything google: general query, G maps, etc. CrowdStrike hangover maybe.

[PhilJoy]

I was talking about CP domestic flights. I get this email usually twice a year, around February (first half the year) and then around June / July (last half).

PJ is correct. Sometimes I get a promo email from PAL or CP, and then checking the prices during the sale period, I can't always find the sale price on the website.

Hi Westie. I did realize you were talking about domestic flights. Sorry, It's just that I book all of my domestic flights before a business trip from overseas every few months. I've never received the twice a year seat sales with CP but got another email from them today about some other 'deal' that doesn't suit me. Obviously if a good fare comes up, I'll snag it and generally airfares in the Phills are pretty cheap if you plan well in advance. Just my experience. Phil.

[WestCoast1]

With domestic flights within the Phils I've noticed the prices have risen somewhat. I took a flight earlier this year from Cebu to Manila with CP and the plane was absolutely packed with people. The plane was unmarked and the safety card in the seat pocket was written in what appeared to be Russian? Turns out they were leasing planes from Bulgaria Air.

I was talking about CP domestic flights. I get this email usually twice a year, around February (first half the year) and then around June / July (last half). Its either the p1 twice-annual sale, or the low base rate (few hundred P) twice-annual sale. The sale window is always 2 weeks, and the travel dates are usually going forward from the sale window several (up to 6) months. This year there was no first half announcement, and finding base fares to / from MNL domestically was p4 k+. It appears the low prices are back. A few minutes after that email arrived, another arrived announcing p1 fares from Clark (see pic). I was actively looking several times this year domestically, and didn't see anything under p4 k. Get 'them while they're hot.

PJ is correct. Sometimes I get a promo email from PAL or CP, and then checking the prices during the sale period, I can't always find the sale price on the website.

[SportMongr]

Hey guys. This seems to be the most active thread. So I'm here to report and seeking some info:

This is my second time in CC, the first time felt like a complete outsider.

I'm traveling solo, met some cool local pinoys in Siargao who helped me cover the way the locals party on islands and in city life.

Obviously they are aided 100% because they speak the language. There is a huge P4 P in the local community the pros here already know that. The locals use apps too and word of mouth brokers and finder fees / pyramid dating.

What I learned which obviously isn't a shock but the local p4 p rate for top level to basic level is much different then foreigner rate. It's funny because it's very possible the local I was hanging with made very good money+ maybe more than me. Many of these locals are loaded and still paying 1,000 pesos -2000 pesos for overnight 18-23 year old hotties.

So that's old news, for newbs. Cebu city is not just an online scene. Obviously can pick up at malls / etc -that's hit / miss. More 'hit' are the disco's especially if you are 40 and under or can look that age, drink / nod your head to music. Right below the water front hotel is a disco called Agwaa, pronounced like agua. Handful of workers there and normal 18-24 year old chica's that some may or may not be into P4 P. I got sexually assaulted in a good way in the club by a chubby cutie. Lap dances and make outs. Hooking up in these clubs is more hit then the mall. // clubs start about 11 pm and go to 5 am. If you haven't found a date by 2-3 .it's time to go, forgot the name of the bigger disco. It's a Korean spot but all are welcome. PM me I can get name for you / also mentioned in a recent post.

I also found a strip of lady bars / AC style clubs here. Obvious they are here some reason I didn't discover my first time. It's definitely worth a look. Now last night I had an internet date and we were looking for live music and stumbled on these bars. Since she's bisexual she was game to grab a drink in one. What was interesting was there were mostly local pinoys in the lady bar club I was in. It was the most live one with many ladies, girls doing sexy / clothed but panty pussy dances. My girl was happy to see the ass and thongs on display.

There were a few foreigners popping in; the mamassan scene.

For the pro's here: question. /. These bars are like car dealerships. / if you're a dumbass. Or appear like a newb they will quote you crazy rates.

I guaranteed the pinoy perhaps are paying a bar fee of maybe 1,000-1,500 max and then probably another 1,000-2,000 to the lady for a few hours.

Can someone tell me what to expect from mama. For the white man bat fine? In Makati's I believe they are asking like 2-3 ish and the girls expect another 3. For 1 hour. That of course is the 1st time no frequent flyer rate.

Of course I would imagine some girls can command a higher hourly rate.

Outside of the AC strip club style bars. // there was a traditional bar. No music / no sexy dance show. Just a empty bar with a line up of hot women 20-25 years old.

I was curious if that bar fine rate / and girl hourly rate is lower, same program as AC style lady dance bar.

I'm game to go back. And report my experience. Just wanted to show up with a Kelly blue book price 😂.

[Zippos]

Thanks WC. I wasn't aware of the seat sale. I'm in need of boooking a round trip for one of my FNF girl.

Well, what a difference a day makes. Or a few months. Have flown around the islands here several times this (and last) year. One-way fares have been stiffer since covid. Typical OW fare from most any off-Luzon province to MNL has been, for me, p4 k to P9 k, depending holidays and such. Gone so far in the past year have been those wonderful p2200 promo fares. Until now. Received recently the annual CP email announcing the annual (or semi-) promo fares. OW prices drop over the next 2 months from p12 K to p1 K to as little as p288. Obviously that does not include fees, taxes and such. Pictured are OW examples from two southern provinces to MNL.

Sale period: July 15 - 31.

Travel period: July 15 - December 31.

[PhilJoy]

Well, what a difference a day makes. Or a few months. Have flown around the islands here several times this (and last) year. One-way fares have been stiffer since covid. Typical OW fare from most any off-Luzon province to MNL has been, for me, p4 k to P9 k, depending holidays and such. Gone so far in the past year have been those wonderful p2200 promo fares. Until now. Received recently the annual CP email announcing the annual (or semi-) promo fares.

Hi Westie _ I basically get an email every second day from CP and PA offering me discounts.

Assuming it must be as I've signed up and travelled as a frequent flier for both. Also getting their posts on Instagram and Facebook showing up almost daily.

Generally when PA offer a cheap deal on an international flight, it's been almost impossible to find when you follow the links and search for it.

With domestic flights within the Phils I've noticed the prices have risen somewhat. I took a flight earlier this year from Cebu to Manila with CP and the plane was absolutely packed with people. The plane was unmarked and the safety card in the seat pocket was written in what appeared to be Russian? Turns out they were leasing planes from Bulgaria Air.

Having said that, I have booked a work trip in March next year at the cheapest price I've ever seen via PA. The only thing I pay extra for with PA is a preferred seat for an international flight. With CP all those add-ONS and taxes don't make the end price as attractive as they start out to be.

I've found a lot depends on your preferred day of travel. A departure date either side can save you heaps.

I'm sure you're aware of this Westie, but for the benefit of others _ Phil.

[WestCoast1]

Well, what a difference a day makes. Or a few months. Have flown around the islands here several times this (and last) year. One-way fares have been stiffer since covid. Typical OW fare from most any off-Luzon province to MNL has been, for me, p4 k to P9 k, depending holidays and such. Gone so far in the past year have been those wonderful p2200 promo fares. Until now. Received recently the annual CP email announcing the annual (or semi-) promo fares. OW prices drop over the next 2 months from p12 K to p1 K to as little as p288. Obviously that does not include fees, taxes and such. Pictured are OW examples from two southern provinces to MNL.

Sale period: July 15 - 31.

Travel period: July 15 - December 31.

[WestCoast1]

FB reel regarding attempted condo sales (BCG) and financing in Phils.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1880677769046448

[AggieDad1]

YT vid discussing the coming demise of E-2-E encryption (and all encryption).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c52pKpYeZ74

Working in mainland China for many years I understood that any communications I had inside and outside of China was being monitored. Now it looks like that will be true for everywhere.

[WestCoast1]

YT vid discussing the coming demise of E-2-E encryption (and all encryption).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c52pKpYeZ74

[Dg8787]

Not going to help in this circumstance but I have been thinking of seeing a local lawyer about a Philippine will, I will specificially include both local and home assets.

I have a live in GF so she will get all local assets (less than a million except for SRRV deposit and vehicle.) and all I have of value in Canada is bank accounts, I will just leave these to my kids in equal share. I will include in both the my requests for disposal of my body. As well as a full listing of all bank accounts in both places.

This just moved it to the top of my to do list. I will advise all of the will process here when I am done.

BTW, I have in my will cremation upon death wherever I am. I can remember horror stories PH funeral homes holding bodies hostage for huge amounts and the permit fees to transport bodies back home. Creating nightmares for families to navigate from far away. Simple cremation and FedEx me back home.

[Dg8787]

Not going to help in this circumstance but I have been thinking of seeing a local lawyer about a Philippine will, I will specificially include both local and home assets.

I have a live in GF so she will get all local assets (less than a million except for SRRV deposit and vehicle.) and all I have of value in Canada is bank accounts, I will just leave these to my kids in equal share. I will include in both the my requests for disposal of my body. As well as a full listing of all bank accounts in both places.

This just moved it to the top of my to do list. I will advise all of the will process here when I am done.

Please keep us informed. I am guessing you will need a Canadian Will to effect your desires for your kids. Or just add them on to your bank accounts now.

I am curious if PH have a "Transfer Upon Death" deed?

[Kabul Guy]

......

Any practical advice?
ps: there is no point me trying to exlain probabte, intestate, Phll AND US jurisdictions. They need soemone honest can guide them through. Lawyers are slippery eels at the best of times, but in Angeles.........

Not going to help in this circumstance but I have been thinking of seeing a local lawyer about a Philippine will, I will specificially include both local and home assets.

I have a live in GF so she will get all local assets (less than a million except for SRRV deposit and vehicle.) and all I have of value in Canada is bank accounts, I will just leave these to my kids in equal share. I will include in both the my requests for disposal of my body. As well as a full listing of all bank accounts in both places.

This just moved it to the top of my to do list. I will advise all of the will process here when I am done.

[Jarango]

I am in finance, so in fairness to the two girls, most westerners don't know how to handle shit upon a death. I have seen a lot messes left behind. I have seen a lot of people who couldn't handle the simple probate. I have seem worms coming out of the woodworks when someone died. Can say I have seen it because I know there will be more shit coming..

Yes, but they are at a different level of stupidity. Hand to hand existence, no capacity or space to plan. Many of them see some ex Yankee soldier as theirpension plan, even though he has one leg in the grave.

People here joke about making babies. But they do that on purpose with good looking Indians or whoever thye think wil give them a cute baby. No planning that the baby will grow up uneduicated and a ladyboy. The gap between them and us is so big, like it was in Europe between rich and poor 200 years ago.

There is just such a gap in world views and experience. A huge red flag to me.