Manila

[QUOTE=TwentyTwoTwos;3076717]Can anyone give me a rundown of Davao? Theres so many cute girls there? Is it worth going to?[/QUOTE]Do an advanced search (upper-right corner of every ISG page). Search for Goferring and Davao, and use the drop-down list to choose Philippines. Read the 'Other Areas' thread. He has multiple reports from Davao. RTFF.

Throw-back pic. Decade-long regular, 4'10"-ish, never tipped the scales past 70 lbs. Three-holer who likes to go out clubbing, or just to lunch, while plugged. Plugs available on Amazon for under $10.

A big thanks to everyone in the community. Especially Mr. WC1, Mr. G, Mr. Phil. You have a ton of knowledge.

Thanks Ram for the valuable report. You are living my dream my friend!

I am an occasional partaker and Thailand treated me well in my previous trips. I was debating myself if I should repeat Thailand or explore new country (PHP or Viet). I RTFF'd through the last few months of reports, and your post helped guide me. Shall be planning for the DEC trip to PHP when I come to India.

[QUOTE=Ram06;3062268]Hello mongers,

This was my third trip. Was super excited as plan was to spend the Valentine's day and my birthday with my Filipina holiday GF (X from my previous posts).

Landed Manila. GF received me. So that fantasy was also ticked. Hahaha.

Spent couple of nights in Makati Airbnb. Don't have to explicitly say about how good and wild and pleasurable were the sessions. 3 months of fire in me.

Flew to Panglao. One point I would like to mention here. The Airport to hotel is a fleece. You don't get any normal transport and the taxi nexus charges you something around 700 Pesos for just couple of Kms.

Left that behind. Spent some amazing days with my GF. Though a small beach (Alona) decent enough, did lots of activities together. Celebrated my birthday at Irish bar. She got the music band to sing me Happy Birthday. What else to ask for. Ultimate GFE. Hahaha..[/QUOTE]

This is one outstanding, informative report!

Cheers, mate.

MjT.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;3074364]Welcome to Manila, the capital of the Philippines!

Hotel:

Again, I stayed at the New Coast Hotel. It was a great hotel with great rooms. The staff and service were excellent. Was it girl friendly, YES. But wait, there's more! Midnight Haven was only 2 blocks away!

New Coast Hotel was basically taken over by LaVie Resort and Casino; beautiful place! The rooms are still the same. The joint venture was incredible! The hotel / casino now has a security check in order to enter the place. I highly recommend the hotel and the LaVie Resort and Casino.

Restaurants:

I did a lot of research before I left and here are my thoughts on the food scene:

Manila Bay Kitchen excellent.

Chameleon (hotel) excellent.

Sky Deck very good.

Market Cafe (hotel) very good.

Terraza Martinez outstanding.

One thing I did notice was the lack of WiFi in the restaurants, but maybe that's a good thing!

Clubs / Bars:

In each club / bar, I asked several questions and did my best to write the answers on my trusty note pad. Thus, if I am wrong with any of my notes, feel free to chime in with the correct information. I blew through many clubs and will do my best to post the correct information.

All the clubs I went to were in Malate, Pasay, and Makati. In those clubs, there were two separate prices, one for the bar fine and the other was for the girl (except Midnight Haven). I did not write down any prices for the girls, just the prices for the bar fines. Because all the girls have different prices, even in the same club.

Bar: Midnight Haven (previously LA Cafe).

Lady's drink: Same as yours.

Bar fine: None.

Price for the girl: Depended on the girl, I never paid more than 3000.

Number of girls: A butt load! (pun intended).

Quality of the girls: OK to hot.

Night / Time: I went there several times during my stay.

Comments: There is not enough to say about this place. It was full of freelancers and of all ages. The girls seem to be bit older than in the Makati clubs, but that was fine with me. I pulled six girls from the place and only had one lazy puta. But overall, the rest of them were quite good during rack operations.

I ventured out and wanted to visit Pussy Cat and Quernaxx. Yep, I wasted my fucking time! Both were KTVs, no sex, just companionship. Fuck, if I wanted a companion, I would get a dog!

Club: Firehouse (new club around the corner from Filling Station).

Lady's drink: 460.

Bar fine: 4000.

Number of girls: 20.

Quality of the girls: Good to hot.

Night / Time: Thursday /9:30.

Comments: It was a small, cozy, and friendly club. No other customers were there, so I had 5 girls at my table chatting and massaging. I knew they all wanted a drink, but they never asked for one. Nice place!

Club: Bottoms Up.

Lady's drink: 400.

Bar fine: 4600 (ouch).

Number of girls: Saw 30, told 50.

Quality of the girls: Good to hot.

Night / Time: Thursday /10.

Comments: It was a decent size and good looking club. There were some hotties, but the place had its share of chubbies as well.

Club: Ringside.

Lady's drink: 460.

Bar fine: Forgot to ask.

Number of girls: 16.

Quality of the girls: Good to very good.

Night / Time: Thursday /10:30.

Comments: This was also a decent size and good looking club. BUT, the midget boxing, fuck me to tears; that was entertaining! Those munchkins were whooping the fuck out of each other! If you go to one club in Makati, you need to experience the madness at Ringside!

Club: Lips.

Lady's drink: 380.

Bar fine: 3800.

Number of girls: 20.

Quality of the girls: OK to good.

Night / Time: Thursday /11:30.

Comments: I wrote this one down on my notepad. I remember going into this club, but I did not find anything special about the place.

Club: Masion.

Lady's drink: 460.

Bar fine: 4000.

Number of girls: 50+.

Quality of the girls: Good to hot.

Night / Time: Thursday / midnight.

Comments: This was a large great looking club. There was more pussy than Mexican soccer fans! I really like the place!

Club: King & Queen (the place sits alone in Pasay).

Cover: According to my research, it was 800 to enter. But, I did not pay anything to enter. I think they thought I was a super blogger, even though I am really just an average schmuck OR I was the only American in the place.

Lady's drink: 1200.

Bar fine: 10,000.

On site: 5000 for an hour.

Number of girls: Too many to count.

Quality of the girls: Very good to fucking hot.

Night / Time: Thursday /1.

Comments: This club was off the hook! It is properly the largest club in Manila. I did more research when I returned home and it turns out, it is a Japanese club. The web-site was confusing to say the least.

After I walked in, there were only a couple of tables available. The hostess sat me at a table near the entrance. I ordered a drink and took out my trusty notepad. That action drew Mamasan's attention and she shuffled her big ass over and sat next to me. She did her best to answer all my questions. Nevertheless, when I left, I was still confused!

Club: Secret Door.

Night / Time: Friday /10:30.

Comments: The place was just a regular bar with zero chicas to be found. Thus, the "Secret Door" led to nothing!

Club: Luxxe.

Lady's drink: 390.

Bar fine: 4000.

Number of girls: 4.

Quality of the girls: Good.

Night / Time: Friday /11.

Comments: The place was just okay in my opinion. Do not waste your time; I did that for you.

Club: Lollipop.

Lady's drink: 390.

Bar fine: 4000.

On site: VIP room, 6000 for 3 hours.

Number of girls: 15.

Quality of the girls: Good to fucking hot.

Night / Time: Friday /11:30.

Comments: This was a smaller cozy place. I completely fell for a hottie. I have always said, never have regrets! Yeah, I fucked up and regretted not taking that hottie home!

Club: Coco.

Lady's drink: 390.

Bar fine: 3000.

Number of girls: 25.

Quality of the girls: Good to hot.

Night / Time: Friday /11:45.

Comments: This was a smaller good looking club. When I sat down, all the girls went on the stage and stared me down like a big pack of wolves! Apparently, they all saw ATM tattooed on my forehead! I liked the place.

Club: Mascara.

Lady's drink: 460 (damn).

Bar fine: 4600 (double damn).

Number of girls: 20.

Quality of the girls: Good to hot.

Night / Time: Friday /12:45.

Comments: Great looking club, but the prices were not so great.

Club: Dimples.

Lady's drink: 460.

Bar fine: Buy ten drinks, no bar fine.

Number of girls: 25.

Quality of the girls: Good to very good.

Night / Time: Friday /12:45.

Comments: This was another club that I thought was just okay. There was no pressure there to buy drinks; I liked that! There was a butt-load of pussy running amuck, but no hotties, IMHO.

I wanted to go to EOSA Entertainment Center, but I ran out of time. Did I miss out on not going?

Overall thoughts on Manila:

The city was huge. The places I visited were impressive. I thought the city was quite safe and I never felt threaten in any manner. As a monger, I was impressed with Midnight Haven and I liked the clubs in Makati, even though they were pricy. Overall, I had a great time! Would I recommend it to other mongers? Absolutely!

Como siempre, Solo mis dos pinche pesos, por supuesto![/QUOTE]

I previously posted about medical services and now it happened. I have just been discharged from hospital after a mild stroke. I intend to follow doctors' orders on diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure to the letter. However, I will be in Malater near the need of next month for two or so months for what will haver to be my last rodeo.

I eat what I thought was a healthy diet but the dietician red flagged lot of stuf, and youtubr videos about the "heralthy" (sic) styuff like extra virgin oil an sardines in supermarkets is scary.

I was recently in Angeerlss and the food is uniformly shitty, even the best of it is very unhealthy. Anyone know good options in Malate? Also, a place to buy good fruit and veg? (Robinsons or market?

[QUOTE=Jarango;3077912]I previously posted about medical services and now it happened. I have just been discharged from hospital after a mild stroke. I intend to follow doctors' orders on diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure to the letter. However, I will be in Malater near the need of next month for two or so months for what will haver to be my last rodeo.
I eat what I thought was a healthy diet but the dietician red flagged lot of stuf, and youtubr videos about the "heralthy" (sic) styuff like extra virgin oil an sardines in supermarkets is scary.
I was recently in Angeerlss and the food is uniformly shitty, even the best of it is very unhealthy. Anyone know good options in Malate? Also, a place to buy good fruit and veg? (Robinsons or market?[/QUOTE]Not sure the word Healthy exists in PH, but in Malate fruits and vegs seems to be the best in Robinsons Supermarket but I also get them from pure gold, the cheapest is the market across from pure gold and the market in Paco.

[QUOTE=Transporter;3077957]Not sure the word Healthy exists in PH[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jarango;3077912]I previously posted about medical services and now it happened. I have just been discharged from hospital after a mild stroke. I intend to follow doctors' orders on diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure to the letter. However, I will be in Malater near the need of next month for two or so months for what will haver to be my last rodeo.

I eat what I thought was a healthy diet but the dietician red flagged lot of stuf, and youtubr videos about the "heralthy" (sic) styuff like extra virgin oil an sardines in supermarkets is scary.[/QUOTE]Hopefully you get better soon.

I'm with Transporter. If I was looking for a last hurrah, ie healthy food and pussy, I'd be going to Thailand or Indonesia.

Give PH a wide berth.

Good luck. G.

[QUOTE=Goferring;3078018]I'm with Transporter. If I was looking for a last hurrah, ie healthy food and pussy, I'd be going to Thailand or Indonesia.Give PH a wide berth..[/QUOTE]It leads to the question I asked AI, what do Pinoys do. The cards are stacked against them and eating out is a no no.

[QUOTE=Jarango;3078065]It leads to the question I asked AI, what do Pinoys do. The cards are stacked against them and eating out is a no no.[/QUOTE]Deepseek: [URL]https://chat.deepseek.com/a/chat/s/f1f1df96-53f7-4eb2-8a4b-a54ae1a36a0e[/URL] "In Manila, making a healthy choice is often harder than making an unhealthy one."

Economic Pressure: The "Poverty Trap" of Cheap Convenience.

For many families, the priority is filling stomachs on a tight budget, not nutritional balance.

Ubiquitous ultra‑processed foods – A pack of instant noodles can cost as little as $0. 23 USD. These items provide quick calories at low cost, but they are high in fat, salt, and refined carbs, while lacking protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients like iron. Many low‑income households rely on them as staples.

Healthy food is expensive – Rising food prices make nutrient‑dense options (fresh vegetables, lean meats, fruits) unaffordable for many. Ironically, even locally grown fruits like bananas and mangoes can be too costly for Manila's urban poor, leading to very low fruit consumption.

Food Culture: Tradition, Socializing, and "Heavy" Flavors.

Filipino culinary traditions strongly encourage high‑calorie, high‑sodium, and high‑sugar eating.

Cooking methods – Traditional dishes are often deep‑fried, heavily sauced, or cooked with lots of oil and salt. This applies to both home‑cooked meals and ubiquitous street food.

Sugar as a social glue – Food is central to Filipino celebrations, gatherings, and festivities. Iconic dishes like Lechon (roast pig), Pancit (noodles), and adobo are rich in sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat. Social events encourage overconsumption of these heavy foods.

Snacking culture – With food stalls on almost every corner, eating happens throughout the day, making it easy to consume excess calories without realizing it.

The Food Environment: Surrounded by Unhealthy Choices.

In Manila, making a healthy choice is often harder than making an unhealthy one.

Unhealthy foods dominate – Shelves in sari‑sari stores and supermarkets are filled with sugary cereals, packaged snacks, and sweetened drinks, while fresh produce is less visible and less accessible.

Aggressive marketing – Up to 99% of food advertisements targeting children promote products high in sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats. These ads use misleading health claims, confusing parents and families.

Weak policy enforcement – Although the Philippines has some nutrition policies, implementation is spotty. For example, there are no strong regulations limiting sugar content in children's foods, and front‑of‑pack labelling is often inadequate.

Historical and Geographical Roots.

The current dietary patterns have deep historical and environmental origins.

Colonial legacy – The Spanish colonized the Philippines for over 300 years, introducing and normalizing the heavy use of sugar and condensed milk in daily cooking and beverages. This sweet tooth became ingrained.

Tropical climate – The hot, humid weather causes people to sweat and lose salt, so a naturally saltier diet helped with hydration. Also, before refrigeration, salting, pickling, and frying were practical ways to preserve food, habits that persist today.

Limited local produce – The Philippines is a net food importer. Fresh vegetables and fruits are often expensive and less varied compared to other Southeast Asian countries, forcing cooks to rely on sweet, salty, or oily flavourings to make meals palatable.

The Health Consequences – In Numbers.

These factors have produced a public health crisis:

Obesity rates have tripled in the past few decades.

Nearly 1 in 10 children and almost 4 in 10 adults in the Philippines are now overweight or obese.

Diabetes has become one of the top five leading causes of death in the country, directly linked to the high‑sugar, high‑carb diet.

In Summary.

The food in Manila is "terribly unhealthy" because it is cheap, convenient, heavily marketed, culturally embedded, and historically conditioned – all in a setting where healthy alternatives are expensive, scarce, and less promoted. It is a systemic issue, not a personal one, and tackling it requires changes in policy, food access, and public education.

[QUOTE=JayBird;3074788]
Saturday, found a girl online. Booked her a grab and she came over. Young, beautiful and talkative. We had a great time but she wasn't the best. Spent half the day with her.
[/QUOTE]Fantastic report Jay. Which online platform do you use to find the online girls?

[QUOTE=Jarango;3078127]................
The Food Environment: Surrounded by Unhealthy Choices.

In Manila, making a healthy choice is often harder than making an unhealthy one.

...........[/QUOTE]On the island where I live they grow mangoes, but it costs more than in the US, I have no explanation for that.

[QUOTE=OldAndUgly;3078241]On the island where I live they grow mangoes, but it costs more than in the US, I have no explanation for that.[/QUOTE]You raise a keypoint. I get they hammer imports with taxes and the like but their own foods like mangoes are not cheap by any means. I get the rich have to get richer but they screw over the poor in all ways. Ity semsthey got the full nine yards on marketing (skin whitener ffs) but no blow back. There is plenty of fish but the shit they fry it in.

[QUOTE=Jarango;3078250]You raise a keypoint. I get they hammer imports with taxes and the like but their own foods like mangoes are not cheap by any means. I get the rich have to get richer but they screw over the poor in all ways. Ity semsthey got the full nine yards on marketing (skin whitener ffs) but no blow back. There is plenty of fish but the shit they fry it in.[/QUOTE]Mangoes were never cheap in PH. Most Filipinos can not afford mangoes. Mostly affordable to foreigners. I am not sure if mango farms are owned and runner by big businesses. Could it be mangoes are expensive to grow and produce? Philippine mangoes are the best in the world. I know South American ones are crap to me after eating a Cebu one.

[QUOTE=Ram06;3073730]Hello everyone,
Beautiful, shy, clingy, cheerful 25 y old BPO + college student. Was shy initially. But yeah I'm seasoned a bit now. Know the tricks of the trade. Half an hour she had a shower and then had a great session.
[/QUOTE]Fantastic report Ram! I am interested to learn the "tricks of the trade" to get these shy girls comfortable and into the sack. I think me and others would benefit from this information.

You mentioned that the first Airbnb wasn't that great and the second one was perfect. What qualities do you value most in an AirBnb in Manila?

[QUOTE=Dg8787;3078295]Mangoes were never cheap in PH. Most Filipinos can not afford mangoes. Mostly affordable to foreigners. I am not sure if mango farms are owned and runner by big businesses. Could it be mangoes are expensive to grow and produce? .[/QUOTE]They are plentiful in the provinces. Seems to be the supply chain fucks over the locals in every way. I am developing my diet but will have to use foodpanda a lot for basically simple things.