Advice for Gumby money late at night
I am flying into Manila on May 3 at 10: 50PM. My suggestion is that you go to your bank in USA and get them to order P 5000, which is about $ 110. 00.
This will atleast get you to hotel. The last time I was there in February I did this and went outside where taxis are. NOW be very careful who you use. The best ones to use is at waiting area. You will see an area that has letters hanging where you meet your party. To the right is Taxi stand where a man will be behind desk. Tell him where you want to go. And arrangements are done. I advice you NOT to use taxi on street at airport for you problably would be ok but risk of robbery is higher. Heard some freaked out stories on this. Just like anywhere else use common sense and be aware of your surroundngs. Good advice is when you get in taxi pretend to make a cell phone call to friend telling him your here and your in taxi (name) (plate #) and driver. Pretty sure you will then get to where you need to go. My advice is not deal with money exchange in airport. My idea is get in to airport and out ASAP! Its bad enough we arrive late. I want to see girls within 2 hours. One in my bed by 3 hours.
Also most hotels will exchange to but just do enough for the night mongering. Next day you can hit exchange place. If you are arriving on the 3rd let me know. I certainly can meet up with you and walk you though it. I am only staying in Manila for couple nights. AC fits my budget better and always depresses me everytime I have to leave to go back home!