Phillipines, Manila, Makati Happenings

[abacus]

Hello all,

New to this forum as well as Visiting Phillipines for the first time, any referrals of your regulars.
Also will be staying in Makati near the financial district "Picasso serviced residencies", any happening places around.

Thanks in advance.

[etsys]

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[uktips]

Originally Posted by etsys

Valkyrie and Rebel and Oblivion are Clubs, more of young age crowd.

Actually Valkyrie brands themselves as Super Club, and at times a reservation is must.

And you can also check out Social House in Makati Circuit, if you wanna have a chill out time

Bro, I'd read most replies in this forum and seems you are the most experience and senior cheongster here. Am planning a trip to Manila soon mainly casino and girls. Would appreciate if you have any good recommendation. Thanks in advance.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by uktips

Bro, I'd read most replies in this forum and seems you are the most experience and senior cheongster here. Am planning a trip to Manila soon mainly casino and girls. Would appreciate if you have any good recommendation. Thanks in advance.

senior - maybe. But there are others who get more on the street experience...

I am not into casinos

What tips are you looking for ?

[Maxkwalat]

Hi Bros!
I have been planning my first Manila trip and have been reading some of the info and trip reports. Thank you to all bros that have shared their experiences and trip reports, and special thanks to one bro who wrote a long list of stuff back in page 375 or something

I have a few questions and hoping to get some advice from senior bros as well

Firstly I will go to Manila from September 8th- September 12th, any bros also in town or regulars in Manila hope to meet up and explore the nightlife together. I am hoping to hit up P Burgos/East asia or other KTV complex/perhaps EDSA and Greenbelt and if other bros come along maybe some clubs; open to any other suggestions

First question is I am not there for long time is it worth while taking 2 day side trip to AC or is quality/action not that much worse off in Manila. I have read that AC quality is much more and pretty much designed to be adult playground but I am not there long so maybe Manila is good enough?

Hotels in Makati- I have read that Makati palace/Hotel Durban/City garden/Clipper is a good option and good price range. I see the pictures on booking website they look so so but maybe will be good enough since not like spend all day in room. Or the bros here suggest any better options around 50-100 range/night in that area.

Pricing- i have roughly understanding of the pricing. Just wondering for East Asia/other KTV pricing, you have barfine and its inclusive. Whether they short time or long time need negotiation first?

Any massage parlor/fish tanks where can choice girls like in Thailand?

Money exchange is there many around Makati? and I read look not safe but I have not many other option unless get chopped at airport with bad rates.

Sim card- bros all get at airport? It seems Globe vs Sim no difference as long has internet all good.

Thanks to all bros for help, and hope some bros can join during that period. If can please PM me

[blursam]

Originally Posted by uktips

Bro, I'd read most replies in this forum and seems you are the most experience and senior cheongster here. Am planning a trip to Manila soon mainly casino and girls. Would appreciate if you have any good recommendation. Thanks in advance.

What's your budget?

[uktips]

Originally Posted by etsys

senior - maybe. But there are others who get more on the street experience...

I am not into casinos

What tips are you looking for ?

Hi bro etsys and blursam- my budget for casino hotel (or nearby) would be around S$100~150 per night. For girls, prefer ST than overnight. For a ST of cost 2000 -3000 peso should be good quality. As I shall be going alone, most likely will move around the casino, hotel and bars as the city is not very save. Hope to hear your advice.

[blursam]

Originally Posted by uktips

Hi bro etsys and blursam- my budget for casino hotel (or nearby) would be around S$100~150 per night. For girls, prefer ST than overnight. For a ST of cost 2000 -3000 peso should be good quality. As I shall be going alone, most likely will move around the casino, hotel and bars as the city is not very save. Hope to hear your advice.

With this budget, looks more likely that it will be the casinos and nearby happenings in Malate/Mabini area....dun think you can get in Resorts World.....

[etsys]

Originally Posted by uktips

Hi bro etsys and blursam- my budget for casino hotel (or nearby) would be around S$100~150 per night. For girls, prefer ST than overnight. For a ST of cost 2000 -3000 peso should be good quality. As I shall be going alone, most likely will move around the casino, hotel and bars as the city is not very save. Hope to hear your advice.

As blursam says, that is very low budget in RWS ..

[etsys]

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

First question is I am not there for long time is it worth while taking 2 day side trip to AC or is quality/action not that much worse off in Manila. I have read that AC quality is much more and pretty much designed to be adult playground but I am not there long so maybe Manila is good enough?

AC is great if you wanna stretch your budget, vs manila / Makati.

3k will get you LT in AC vs ST in manila.

After all, costs are high in Manila, taxi meter alone can shoot to 1000 peso when stuck in traffic.

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

Hotels in Makati- I have read that Makati palace/Hotel Durban/City garden/Clipper is a good option and good price range. I see the pictures on booking website they look so so but maybe will be good enough since not like spend all day in room. Or the bros here suggest any better options around 50-100 range/night in that area.

look up agoda, choices are lot. My budget is below 50$ but I am planning to impress anybody. If you like, try Citadel- no good room service but right at P Burgos.

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

Pricing- i have roughly understanding of the pricing. Just wondering for East Asia/other KTV pricing, you have barfine and its inclusive. Whether they short time or long time need negotiation first?

any talk of LT can become ST if the girl don't fancy you.

I was told EA is good. Never been there yet.

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

Any massage parlor/fish tanks where can choice girls like in Thailand?

There are very few catering to foreigners.

look up flight 168/ Air force one.

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

Money exchange is there many around Makati? and I read look not safe but I have not many other option unless get chopped at airport with bad rates.

Changing money is a bit of drama in Manila as there are strangers loitering around money changer, especially those outside malls.

give me creeps. If you use May bank, there is no atm fee. Dba/posb has no or low fee for Bpi (I forgot .. ), draw maximum 10k per withdrawal. Rates not bad but safer.

Originally Posted by Maxkwalat

Sim card- bros all get at airport? It seems Globe vs Sim no difference as long has internet all good.

You can buy SIM card in lucky plaza.

globe vs smart - data, as of now, Globe seems to have better speed. Though they also have dead spots even in Makati

[blursam]

Originally Posted by etsys

Changing money is a bit of drama in Manila as there are strangers loitering around money changer, especially those outside malls.

give me creeps. If you use May bank, there is no atm fee. Dba/posb has no or low fee for Bpi (I forgot .. ), draw maximum 10k per withdrawal. Rates not bad but safer.

I go to the money-changer in Glorietta Mall in Makati. There is security guard there....therefore safe......

[IRA388]

Am planning a two night stay in Manila in September. Focus on Hyatt city of dreams or Solaire resort hotel. Would like to know if these hotels nearby have some places like Bay Cafe type for girls gathering place or only use wechat search ? Thanks all bros help.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by blursam

I go to the money-changer in Glorietta Mall in Makati. There is security guard there....therefore safe......

Agreed.

In Malate, I use the money changer inside Robinsons mall, than the fellow outside who offers better rate but has a few suspicious characters hanging around.

[etsys]

Originally Posted by IRA388

Am planning a two night stay in Manila in September. Focus on Hyatt city of dreams or Solaire resort hotel. Would like to know if these hotels nearby have some places like Bay Cafe type for girls gathering place or only use wechat search ? Thanks all bros help.

So far based on my attempts and friends drama, 90% of we chat has been LB convincingly girl look or scam.

Better luck in Edsa complex or East Asia and such, or head to AF1 nearby.

If you want long stay etc, you need to search a bit.

[IRA388]

Originally Posted by etsys

So far based on my attempts and friends drama, 90% of we chat has been LB convincingly girl look or scam.

Better luck in Edsa complex or East Asia and such, or head to AF1 nearby.

If you want long stay etc, you need to search a bit.

Bro, thanks for your advice. Think AF1 is the only choice.