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[QUOTE=Samchad;1289714]maybe I can catch a bus or jeepney and go somewhere? Any recommendations?[/QUOTE]Unless you know your way around the metro area plan to use taxis rather than bus or jeepney. The Emerald location, if the ES massage report is correct, is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Richmonde and the neighborhood is relatively safe.

[QUOTE=Samchad;1289714]Yes it is work related. I was hoping there would be some massage place nearby that I could visit. But I do have 1 full day off during the week, so maybe I can catch a bus or jeepney and go somewhere? Any recommendations? I'm curious to try a soapy. Any of them in Manila?[/QUOTE]I recommend that you go to I_Spa in Metrowalk which is in Meralco Avenue on the edge of Ortigas Centre.

Very well-run massage & wellness center. Down the back LH corner on Level 2 at the top of an escalator from the ground level.

Ask for the I_Spa special which is just under 1000 php. It is an hour massage on the back and legs with a flip over and a very sensuous HJ to finish off. It is included in the massage so no need to ask but the girl will probably give him a tug and smile and say something like "what about this?"

I usually slip the girl 400 php tip but I am a notorious over-tipper so probably 200 would be enough. I am sure locals don't tip at all but I always tip the masseuses who come to my condo (these are strictly no hanky panky and always nice strong massages).

I give the boy who looks after my shoes at the reception ante-room 20 php too and he is always happy with that.

I suggest that you take a taxi to get there from Richmonde. Jeepneys and buses run on specific routes and will not take you near where you want to go. Only seasoned locals use jeepneys or buses (especially in Manila)

Ask to be taken to Metrowalk in Meralco Avenue.

From Richmonde you can walk easily to both Shangri-la Mall and to SM Megamall in around 5 minutes. The doorman at the hotel will point you in the right direction.

Have fun.

[url]http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/209179/nigerian-arrested-for-manhandling-bar-girl[/url]

Guy gets drunk, says and does the wrong thing and next thing hes arrested. Happens all the time. But near the end it states he "tested positive for alcohol". First time I ever heard such a phrase.

" Hello Sir, have you been drinking?" " NO Occcifer". Come his way, we are going to test you.

[QUOTE=FreebieFan; 1290751][url]http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/209179/nigerian-arrested-for-manhandling-bar-girl[/url]

Guy gets drunk, says and does the wrong thing and next thing hes arrested. Happens all the time. But near the end it states he "tested positive for alcohol". First time I ever heard such a phrase.

" Hello Sir, have you been drinking?" " NO Occcifer". Come his way, we are going to test you.[/QUOTE]I have seen guys especially foreigners behaving as if they owns everything after they pays their drink, misbehaving and inviting troubles from locals and security. We must at all time know that as visitors we are to respect the locals and their enforcement. Normally if I see such incident I will make hasty retreat less I get caught in cross fire. We are very vunerable if they start focussing on us. There are small things you pick up as you travel more.

[QUOTE=FreebieFan;1290751][url]http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/209179/nigerian-arrested-for-manhandling-bar-girl[/url][/QUOTE]Story says it happened at Studio 54 bar at the corner of del Pilar and Salas. Would Studio 54 be the Manila Bay Club's sister bar on the other corner across Romero Salas?

[QUOTE=Skip Kost;1291479]Story says it happened at Studio 54 bar at the corner of del Pilar and Salas. Would Studio 54 be the Manila Bay Club's sister bar on the other corner across Romero Salas?[/QUOTE]Yes, that's the one.

[QUOTE=Mattrick;1044927]Is this the guy that is approaching some of you in Malate/Ermita?[/QUOTE]Hi . Realize you post is from 2010- I mentioned to have been tried for a scam at the Diamond Hotel. I actually think it was the guy from you picture.

The stories about Filipinas being denied the rights to board flights seems to be on many of the sites of ISG Philippines so I'm just adding this one here in Manila.

Had two female friends "trying" (and these days it is trying to get on a flight) to take a Cebu Pacific flight to BKK last Sunday. Both are mid 20's both presentable, both had all the right docs (passport, return ticket, cash, hotel reservation ). Apparently, there were many other single ladies also trying to get on same flight.

They said that every time a young single lady approached the Customs counter they were taken to a side office where there was actually a queue of ladies waiting to be "further interviewed".

One of the girls I know got on the flight, the other was at the back of the queue of ladies for further interviewing.

All told 14 girls were unable to take the flight either because they were unallowed by the fine Immigration folks, or because they simply ran out of time.

This situation is getting worse and worse.

On another board, a European who has all the proper permits to live in Manila, reports that a few weeks ago he became upset with the Immigration guy for harassing his gf with many questions. They were travelling together.

On arrival back in Manila he was told his visa was now a tourist only visa and valid only for 30 days.

Moral of the story. Keep your cool, no matter how idiotic the guy in the black uniform might appear to be.

Just a question. Does anybody ever go to their countries embassy and complain about what they are doing? I am refering to mainly guys taking girls on vacation with them. It seems if your country is giving them money maybe a few complaints would lighten up their attitude. There must be a way to get to them, or am I totally off base.

[QUOTE=Mackin;1292324]Just a question. Does anybody ever go to their countries embassy and complain about what they are doing? I am refering to mainly guys taking girls on vacation with them. It seems if your country is giving them money maybe a few complaints would lighten up their attitude. There must be a way to get to them, or am I totally off base.[/QUOTE]Or sue them for harrasment?

[QUOTE=Topmanten;1287095]What a lovly experience, paid her 3000 for the first night and 2500 for the 2nd.[/QUOTE]Is 3000 the going LT rate for "regular" (LOL) DIAs in Manila these days? Guess I should stick with my province imports for whom 3000 equals a month's salary.

[QUOTE=FreebieFan; 1292088].

Moral of the story. Keep your cool, no matter how idiotic the guy in the black uniform might appear to be.[/QUOTE]Of course this is their chance to screw you up. Act cooly and you will soon be pounding tight pussies; he will be stamping passports for a living the next day too.

Its the third world psyche for abusing the power one gets is the problem. These guys just can't handle power and abuse it and destroy 100's of life daily. Its the same in India, where 1000's of workers are denied permits to work abroad, forget about flying, getting a passport in India takes six months that too if you pay a bribe.

I have traveled to PH four times in last three years and even I was not allowed to board the plane, The immi. Officer asked me, what is there to see in the PH that I have not seen for the last four times, asked about my hotel reservation, my job, my bank account detail, my marital status, my education background, if I have any friends or relative in the PH. That they reluctantly allowed me. When I landed in manila, I was similarly abused.

I was born with these kinds. These people who get a taste of little power grow horns, wings and have fork in their hands, to judge what they seem fit and play with our life's. Its not only in airport, all government machinery where one has power over its people, you could pretty much expect this gangsta behavior. Every third world citizen goes through this abuse in their life time.

If you remove all immigration officers and put new ones. After few months they too will start behaving like demons. Most of you from the west must have already experienced this power corruption in Asia already. It won't change, unless some divine intervention changes our DNA code, its that corrupt hahaha. Forget about any solution, there is none. Just pray to almighty that your gf gets lucky and not meet the Satan himself.

[QUOTE=Pute Nut;1292385]Is 3000 the going LT rate for "regular" (LOL) DIAs in Manila these days? Guess I should stick with my province imports for whom 3000 equals a month's salary.[/QUOTE]I know you used LOL in your sentence about regular DIA girls Pute but just in case some guys missed your irony. There is definitely NO GOING RATE for DIA girls.

Every one of my DIA contacts has not expected anything nor asked for it EXCEPT that I offered them transport expenses in advance to come and meet me at my chosen venue.

About half agreed readily; 45% argued but accepted expenses anyway; 5% were insulted that I would propose to give them any money in return for sex.

There are freelancers on DIA too who will make it clear upfront when you chat with them if they expect payment. As stated in some earlier posts on ISG, the rate most of us offer for DIA girls who ask for payment is 1500 php with a possible extra 500 php for exemplary service.

Clarify the amount in advance. If she demands more, then move to the next name on your list.

Topmanten definitely overpaid (but it's his option and if he is happy then good luck to him)

[QUOTE=Red Kilt; 1292577]I know you used LOL in your sentence about regular DIA girls Pute but just in case some guys missed your irony. There is definitely NO GOING RATE for DIA girls.

Every one of my DIA contacts has not expected anything nor asked for it EXCEPT that I offered them transport expenses in advance to come and meet me at my chosen venue.

About half agreed readily; 45% argued but accepted expenses anyway; 5% were insulted that I would propose to give them any money in return for sex.

There are freelancers on DIA too who will make it clear upfront when you chat with them if they expect payment. As stated in some earlier posts on ISG, the rate most of us offer for DIA girls who ask for payment is 1500 php with a possible extra 500 php for exemplary service.

Clarify the amount in advance. If she demands more, then move to the next name on your list.

Topmanten definitely overpaid (but it's his option and if he is happy then good luck to him) [/QUOTE]Not forgetting that I find theres a substantial difference in how ladies react to you, if they think your a newbie, vs a Manila vet. I tend to operate in one of the "suburbs" that surrounds Makati and the fact that I know some Tagalog and am clearly are familiar works very well for me personally. But having talked to some of the ladies, they would happily go with Johnny Foreigner but would charge him accordingly for his newness.