Phillipines, Manila, Makati Happenings

[GrandS]

Originally Posted by Longitude

I don't live in Manila. I have people managing for me. They just do the cleaning and process the checking in and out. I market and do the negotiations myself. I will be over on Sunday for the turnover of another unit at BGC. Anyone interested in renting. It's a one 42 sqm one bedroom with balcony on high floor with an awsome view of the Monument. Walking distance to SM Aura, High Street and Market Market.

I guess this is a hybrid of the normal condotel operation.

[d4niok]

Bro all,

will be in manila and stay either in peninsula or shangrila makati.
planning to visit place like grandeur or barcelona health center, anyone can give me hint?

rgds

[Flinty]

Originally Posted by AtlasShrugged

Say some unknown guy robbed me of some cash n mobile. How do I go about reporting so I can claim ?

Most travel insurance policies have a cap on the amount that you can claim for theft or robbery. Check your T&C.

[vaxvms]

knn the 600 pesos ktv closed....my colleague have to find another 600 pesos bonk place now lolxxx
tomolo MONDAY FEVER at TIMES

anybody?

[etsys]

Originally Posted by AtlasShrugged

What do you mean?

never mind .. me guess, Dirk Kuyt has got too much reading between the lines, and somehow inferred I am a powerful person .. buggers .. did I say that ? no .. I am only lowly connected and not into the power corridors, or anywhere near there, nor I want to be anywhere even close by.

Dirk Kuyt: I suggest you go an read up what I wrote .. don't make me a hero or villain for no reason. Please, FFS

out ...

Originally Posted by MAYOR

There is talk amongst those with vested interests that the PNP are using foreigners to gather intel and insider knowledge for them to plan their raids in AC. The prime suspects are the frequent Asian tourists and/or long stay visitors as the westerners themselves dun interact with the cops much.

I wouldn't say otherwise. A friend's business in Cebu got burnt and guess who ratted him out on his illegal gun ? A fellow 'expat'

And another guy who was outed for hosting a dozen girls in Cebu (no, I don't know this guy nor would I have wanted to be even his friend, as he was abusing young kids .. ) was outed by a fellow expat, who had the previlege of visiting the den and making notes of where the cops should look for ..

Now you know why I don't make friends with Permenant resident Expats living in AC ?

And same reason, when in a bar, when a guy who looks like been living in AC wants to make friends, didn't I tell others also not to get to mushy mushy ? Now if after all this if Dirk Kuyt is throwing some wild arrows, I would like to say sorry if My english didn't get too simple ..

Again, don't make friends in AC or wherever .. make the friends in home territory ..

That's just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by GrandS

I guess this is a hybrid of the normal condotel operation.

Yep, BSA did sell some units like the above, as BSA is a mixed - rental / owner occupied concept.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by Dirk Kuyt

So you're the guy with the connections to the PNP..... what's with all the raids..... give us some space

Just curious to know...... how much does a police asset make for each successful raid?

And on second thought, if you did know what you were talking and just made a joke, please don't .. in Philippines, trivial stuff are taken seriously, and some enforcer, official or not - especially when the unoffical enforcers are a lot and easy to find .. .. may decide to rid the offending foreigner for good .. jeez ...

[vaxvms]

all job done. back in room.
rest abit for tonite party heeeheee

bro etsys,alex not free today lolxxxx
she sound cool!!!

[stlover72]

Hi did any bro stay in tune hotel near P Burgos before. Appreciate a feedback as to rates, security and and malls around , accessibility and food availability. Planing a trip in August. Thanks in advance..

[AtlasShrugged]

Originally Posted by stlover72

Hi did any bro stay in tune hotel near P Burgos before. Appreciate a feedback as to rates, security and and malls around , accessibility and food availability. Planing a trip in August. Thanks in advance..

Quite good..
Security there is ok but don't take for granted..

[BoinKING]

seems like okc is a good tool to hunt for pinays..

[BigAllan]

Originally Posted by BoinKING

seems like okc is a good tool to hunt for pinays..

What is okc?

[Director]

Hi guys,

Will be in town for a few nights staying in makati area. Let me know if I could join you guys out tonight. Cheers.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by stlover72

Hi did any bro stay in tune hotel near P Burgos before. Appreciate a feedback as to rates, security and and malls around , accessibility and food availability. Planing a trip in August. Thanks in advance..

note that, technically, while Tune Hotel Makati is in "MAKATI" it is on the fringe / outer of Makati, so don't expect things to be hunky dory like in Makati proper / Greenbelt/Glorietta etc.

Taxis will try to scam, street kids will pop up from wood work, and don't let your guard down, generally speaking .. and if you walk like 10 minutes or so away, you maybe in badland .

Play safe, says me .. !!!

[Director]

This question must have been asked umpteen times, but is it safe to take a taxi in Manila? I am staying at makati area and plan to go to malete area around 10 pm to 1 am.

[yellow5001]

yes, some will try not to use meter n quote u a flat fee.




to them asshole drivers, u just need to toughen up yr balls, ask them stop the cab, get out and waive the next one.

at 10 pm. to 1 a.m, its non peak and defo will have lots of better drivers who will use meter and jump at chance to take your fare.

just gotta thick skin sikit.


at 6 to 8 pm. maybe the taxi drivers have upper hand sikit but 10 pm. to 1 a.m? its a passengers market !








just do the little safety things like etsys always mention, dont carry more cash than u need, if u have expensive smartphone, leave it back in room, use a cheap phone, make sure lock all the doors from inside after u get in. should b fine !