Manila

[QUOTE=AussieGaigin;2425163]A phone should work on wi-fi without any SIM card.[/QUOTE]AG: What does that mean: should work? I popped out my Globe sim and am connected to a wifi. The phone will geo-locate (works with Google Maps app and Grab), but can't send a txt or make phone call.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2425300]AG: What does that mean: should work? I popped out my Globe sim and am connected to a wifi. The phone will geo-locate (works with Google Maps app and Grab), but can't send a txt or make phone call.[/QUOTE]If somebody from US is reading this, then I would recommend looking into Google Fi.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2425300]AG: What does that mean: should work? I popped out my Globe sim and am connected to a wifi. The phone will geo-locate (works with Google Maps app and Grab), but can't send a txt or make phone call.[/QUOTE]You can call and text quite cheaply by subscribing to Skype. I get 60 minutes of free Skype calls a month being a Microsoft subscriber. This is for a limited list of countries but I find using Skype for VOIP calls for times when any of the other chat apps are not convenient is quite easy and cost effective.

Verizon & Sprint are CDMA technology based phones.

Most higher end Unlocked phones are capable of both GSM & CDMA.

On WiFi basically all phones are internet capable.

A sim card is required to make normal phone calls & text via telephone network.

You can make VOIP calls over the internet using multiple applications, IE WhatsApp, WeChat etc.

You can use Spype, Magicjack or other applications to call land line or cell phones in USA or most other countries, provided You Buy a subscription.

Personally, I think safest decision is to Always buy a local sim card and pay for at least a minimum ampunt of talk time for an Emergency situation.

Cannot dial Police or Ambulance on WhatsApp etc.

Safe & Happy Hunting.

Rainman.

If somebody from US is reading this, then I would recommend looking into Google Fi.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2425300]AG: What does that mean: should work? I popped out my Globe sim and am connected to a wifi. The phone will geo-locate (works with Google Maps app and Grab), but can't send a txt or make phone call.[/QUOTE]Wow.

You can't use wi-fi to make regular calls or texts on your phone. You either need a local SIM card or your own SIM from home needs to work in the country you are visiting.

Over wi-fi you can make calls and send messages through an app, for example whatsapp.

On WiFi you can browse the internet and you can also download maps, languages for translation etc and once downloaded you can use these when not connected to WiFi.

[QUOTE=Jingo10;2425330]
You can't use wi-fi to make regular calls or texts on your phone. You either need a local SIM card or your own SIM from home needs to work in the country you are visiting.
.[/QUOTE]Actually you can.

Use Skype-out or Viber out to make a call via the respective app which will then all out into the regular network. You will need some credit on the service though.

I use this method sometimes so that I can have multiple numbers on the one phone.

[QUOTE=PilotPaul;2425561]Actually you can.

Use Skype-out or Viber out to make a call via the respective app which will then all out into the regular network. You will need some credit on the service though.

I use this method sometimes so that I can have multiple numbers on the one phone.[/QUOTE]He is talking about REGULAR calls and text using GSM networks. So, no you can’t.

You are talking about VOIP calls using WiFi.

[QUOTE=SethMacfarlane;2425028]I didn't haven any problems when I was there. I stayed at 1898 on p Burgos, I highly recommended it.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your reply.

And I want to ask, Is there a possibility of cheating in apps that require face verification (such as Tinder), I'm always careful about the girl I'm talking to, maybe he is a scammer.

[QUOTE=BlackTraveler;2425739]...I'm always careful about the girl I'm talking to, maybe he is a scammer.[/QUOTE]Always watch out when the girl you are talking to is a 'he'!

[QUOTE=BlackTraveler;2424957]Hi,

I am traveling to Manila.

Just to know.

Can I bring a local girl up to my hotel room in Manila?

Is it safe for foreigners?[/QUOTE]It is always safe to bring girls back to room. However, security sometimes hassles you about bringing guests back to room. Best way is to always list 2 guests in room or more if allowed. If security questions, just tell them she is your asawa (wife). They will not bother you unless it's late at night like after 10 pm. May also be a good idea to register them with security because they may call you after the girl leaves to make sure everything is OK. It's possible she may have ripped you off and can hold her if it was true. Lastly, make sure the girl is over 18. You will be in deep trouble if she is a minor. Good luck.

[QUOTE=BlackTraveler;2424957]Hi,

I am traveling to Manila.

Just to know.

Can I bring a local girl up to my hotel room in Manila?

Is it safe for foreigners?[/QUOTE]The Philippines is a very strict Catholic country and the people have very high moral standards. They are religious and God fearing and girls generally remain chaste before marriage. Prostitution is also illegal. You will not be able to bring a local girl up to your hotel room unless you can produce a marriage certificate. Please do not offend the hotel staff. Remember, you are a guest in the country so please be culturally aware. Save your sexual adventures for Thailand or other countries where prostitution is acceptable.

The Philippines is safe for foreigners as long as you do not venture on the streets on your own at night. People are desperately poor, and lone foreigners on the streets make for easy mugging victims.

[QUOTE=EngineDriver;2426611]You will not be able to bring a local girl up to your hotel room unless you can produce a marriage certificate. Please do not offend the hotel staff. [/QUOTE]Hmmmm ED are you really talking about Manila?

[QUOTE=Albert9989;2426672]Hmmmm ED are you really talking about Manila?[/QUOTE]He was but he was speaking sarcasm.

[QUOTE=Albert9989;2426672]Hmmmm ED are you really talking about Manila?[/QUOTE]I wouldn't question the engine driver albert, if he says don't come then its best to say 3 heil marys and heed his advice.

[QUOTE=Acejack;2426766]I wouldn't question the engine driver albert, if he says don't come then its best to say 3 heil marys and heed his advice.[/QUOTE]Oh, got it, sorry, going to the church right now!!