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#1951
22-01-2012, 02:49 PM
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Bro etsys has already answered you.
Just my 2c bro... Which location will u be staying most of the time? If in malate n u wan brands they hv hyatt n shangri la amongst others EDSA area has lotsa love motels.... Pretty cheap.... Some may give u free cockroaches for company hehe... D budget chains like Victoria court, anito amongst others Check this out http://www.eurotel-hotel.com/choose_branch.html A modern hotel chain with branches around the Philippines. Visit us and experience the comfort of our European-inspired rooms while we pamper your with our unique amenities that only we can provide. Our function rooms are also available for meetings or special events and occasions. Our branches are located in the busiest / vibrant cities of Metro Manila namely, Manila, Makati, Las Pinas, Quezon City and Baguio City. Quote:
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#1952
22-01-2012, 02:56 PM
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Yes bro... Iv not been asked for the many trips i made after that.
Wld u really wanna chance it? Statistics says yes you will miss... But also that you will surely get hit.... Best... Do whats legally right n stay out off trouble... Just imagine how pissed you will be iff you r ever found out http://prudentinvestornewsletters.bl...htmare-at.html Not only has government paranoia almost cost me and my family a vacation, worst, I had to endure a traumatic episode from bureaucratic harassment from local officials. My basic mistake was to leave my wallet and instead brought my peso cash allotted for our travel expenditures packed into a white business envelope. At the immigration pat-down, I was asked what the lump in my left front pocket of my pants was which I promptly disclosed. The inspector told me to step aside from the line and wait for the immigration official, stating that I had exceeded the maximum amount cash (P10,000) allowable for each local citizen to bring abroad, who would decide on my case. The immigration official arrived and lectured me on my supposed offense. And the officer further said that in breach of the regulation, I was subject to penalty in accordance to the regulations of the Bureau of Customs. I replied that I DID NOT know about any disclosure procedures, or of any currency exports regulations by individuals. And prior to the pat-down all I did was to fill up a form where I affixed my signature which DID NOT contain any information about required disclosures. The immigration departure document looked like this. Looking back I found the said regulation from IATA’s website Residents and Non-residents: local currency (Philippine Peso-PHP): up to PHP 10,000.-. Exceeding amounts require authorisation from the Central Bank of the Philippines. foreign currencies : up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent must be declared. Information must be furnished on the source and purpose of the transport of such amount. Violation will be subject to sanctions under Philippine customs law and regulations. This means I have to apply with the central bank for any amount exceeding 10k pesos to bring abroad! Gadzooks, what onerous red tape! Back to the airport, the officer suggested that to circumvent the regulation, I could go out of the area and have my (slightly) excess pesos changed into US dollars or other foreign currencies. However, because of time constraints, doing so risks that we could miss our flight, which would translate to financial losses on our flight tickets compounded by the psychic losses from our frustrated plans. I pleaded to the officer that the marginally excess pesos (less than 5,000 per head) had been meant for my mom, who is an overseas resident, as a Christmas present. After a few minutes, the officer relented and allowed us through. Of course, I am thankful to the officer for his ‘generous’ gesture in spite of the hassle. But such event only reinforced my understanding of how unilateral or arbitrary laws corrupt a system. -I became an alleged offender for bringing my personal property without knowledge of any breach of the law, and importantly without aggressing upon anybody else (except in the eyes of the enablers and implementers of the regulation, again whose regulations I didn’t know). -For not enforcing the law, the officer can be construed as being remiss of his duties and equally culpable transgressor. Yet he did so perhaps in the understanding of the law’s unreasonableness, in my opinion. The officer knew such law has been repressive, selective in enforcement and would hurt citizens in good faith, thereby perhaps conscience dictated the tolerant decision. Or it is possible too that the officer has seen enough of our mental and emotional anguish. -The officer offered an alternative to go around the system (change excess pesos into US dollars), again for the same reasons. -I was lucky to have that particular officer attend to me. For the outcome would have been different if someone else with malice adjudicated my case. Such regulations could have been used to mulct and extort on us. And come to think of it, just how can one enjoy a vacation with only 10,000 pesos (USD 227 @44 pesos per USD) in the pocket, especially when visiting a country whose cost of living has vastly been higher than ours? And considering the millions of local travellers abroad annually, I am quite certain that such regulation have hardly been implemented except for a few instances. The implication is that such currency control regulation has not been only repressive, selective and arbitrary in implementation but also impractical. Yet to whose benefit these regulations accrue? One the political class. By imposing capital controls, the political class does not want people to vote with their money, or for the markets to expose on their abuses to their constituencies. The attempt to restrict money outflows, in the guise of preventing money laundering (applied mostly to political opponents rather than to the incumbents and their clients) and blame-the-speculators (not the policies of local politicians and bureaucrats) signify as symptoms of government repression, who coldheartedly would penalize the innocent for their upkeep. Two, the banking class. Obviously putting restrictions on cash movements has been designed to bring transactions to the politically privileged banking and finance industry, which have been under the ken or supervision of the political class. Yet the unintended consequence has been to foster more underground activities, using loopholes (e.g. change to US dollars) or etc., while simultaneously breeding corruption of the bureaucracy. Let me add that I brought spare cash as insurance from the untoward experience I had 5 years ago, where the failure to access my bank’s overseas ATM network almost left me helpless. And I have to admit while I have some credit cards, I am an averse or an infrequent user where my credit cards have been meant for emergencies. Yet another possible unintended consequence would be if there would be an emergency while in another country (say natural disaster), without enough CASH or access to credit cards or ATM, one will be left to suffer an undeserved fate because of such feckless regulations. I have been reluctant to travel mostly because of my aerophobia, but now I have developed a new phobia: fear of bureaucracy-bureauphobia. Quote:
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#1953
22-01-2012, 06:58 PM
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While I've not experienced PI bureaucratic & corruptible gov, custom officials 1st hand (never been there), however, only been on board less than a month, I've heard and aware of many shakedowns, arbitrary custom rules and even outright bribes in order to pass their immigration. When a university prof found out I was going to PI, he warned me about their corruptness - he knows many of his students who have visited PI have been fleeced $30 - $100+ USD in order to safely pass their customs. In addition to the 'departure tax', they will find ways to extort you on obscure rules that nobody really pays attention to. In one instance, the custom flatly won't let his student pass without a $50 USD 'fix-it' fee. Of course there was nothing wrong with his papers as it was prepared by a professional travel agency who has done this thousands of times.
So I know not to change more than P10,000 going into PI and declare it. But as for USD, do you need to declare it if you are carrying $2000 USD in your wallets? Or does it only apply to $10,000 USD or more? I know that I will be hiding most of my cash in money belts and carrying minimum PHP, just enough to get me to my hotel. I also will be carrying my ATM cards - being ripped off $5+ USD at the ATM is better than being extorted at the customs.
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#1954
22-01-2012, 08:30 PM
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so the last time i reported my huntings for pinay chicas was unsuccessful
managed to score a date with one here. lets see how it progresses.. i don't wanna anyhow insert token for for a loco puta on hand. Just gonna play it cool for the company..unless of course i'm drunk with her and my small head takes over.. all in all, all is cool until you unleash the dragon..so don't anyhow insert the key to unlock it di ba! Still i don't know why you all are flying there when they're coming here.. really shooting fish in a barrel as long as you know how to sweet talk them with some taglish.
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#1955
23-01-2012, 07:46 AM
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Oh, the thing is Filipinos defend the corruption, or fiercely come to the aid of such corrupt officials, saying 'they are under paid' .. and all, including those Police involved in kidnapping .. So .. don't try to preach righteousness to Filipinos - you will be branded as a trouble maker .. An example ? The congressman who was convicted of drug possession and was jailed in HK, when he returned, was given a rousing welcome .. like a hero .. oh, just that his brother is a mayor, and the rest of the whole family is in politics and their are 'respected' and the drug convicted person was 'forgiven' as he explained himself: that his GF stressed him out .. and he had to take drugs .. and then the rest of the world wonder why PH is doomed forever .. and even the ongoing SC Justice show ... the senate has decided to get rid of him, and the public opinion has swung so much that people who don't even know the SC Justice are accusing him of everything bad .. and heck, his trial is already over - trial by Media publicity .... For the amount, don't risk it .. or do like what I do .. I stuff my s$ in seperate areas in my hand bag .. I don't want to be drawing money as I arrive. I also use card as much as possible, and avoid any argument with the customs. it is 10,000 peso, for US$ they have a different limit, but ... a shrewd customs fellow can say 10,000 peso or it's equivalent .. no contest there .. Oh, try not to use money belts .. the customs fellows and even street kids and snatch thieves know about money belt, hence the reason for one too many ang moh walking without belt (the belt being sliced off in a robbery (just kidding .. haha ) . and it is a known place to check for 'smugglers' ..  to be safe, get a tailor to stitch 'inside' pocket, so you can stuff some currency .. PS: I upped you bro .. have fun ..
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#1956
23-01-2012, 10:24 AM
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best way is always bring minimum peso, and withdraw using ATM card. Most ATM card can withdraw money overseas so long you have activated it at your homeland for overseas use.
exchange rate varies from bank to bank. Some are good and basically as good as the money changer. Some sucks. There is a bank admin change, <$10 per transaction, also varies from bank to bank. But, need to factor that into the exchange rate. Most of the time, I find myself more or less getting the amount I possibly get from money changer or slightly worse off. But, the gain is no hassle in the airport and no need to carry piles of cash around. cheers,
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#1957
23-01-2012, 11:38 AM
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Malaysian Datuk wishes Everyone of you A Prosperous Dragon's Year !!!
恭贺大家 龙马精神 财源滚滚 心想事成
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#1958
23-01-2012, 01:46 PM
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A Dragon is Said to bring Luck, Success and Happiness!
May it do the same to all my dearest bros here! Happy New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai  
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#1959
23-01-2012, 02:44 PM
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Yes totally agree... Carry least cash....
1) Best bet is to get max phpn10,000. 2) US$ or any other currency equivalent max php10,000 3) bring along min sum n use ur bank atms.... There r two charges... One by your host bank and two by the bank of the atm ur withdrawing from... Plus or minus ten dollars per php10,000 withdrawal 4) you can use a money card like visa which the maids use..l go to lucky plaza n load it with peso wen exchange rate is favourable. Use it to withdraw.. Fee php 12 only per withdrawal Quote:
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#1960
23-01-2012, 08:58 PM
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Hehe ... I like that part below.
Fully agree with you bro.... Lots of pinays in singapore.... Infact for those who think that DHs are not worth their fiery dragon... They can go for the F&b crew n other professional pinays here like nurses, trachers, customer service staff, marketing execs etc... Just to share with you bros i have been super free since friday and decided to pursue chicks online.... I visited a couple of dating and ocial networking sites and boy oh boy.... Was i lucky? Absolutely.... Relatively easy to chat them up... In just two days ... Maybe 3-4 hrs in all i got 7 numbers... And now i know... They cn be screwed anytime with a lil bit of sweet talking/cajoling... So there you go.... Most of us are not that free.... We have time for 1-2 screws a week max.... Right? There is no dearth of pinay pussies in singapore. So you prepare your forecast, do your sales line and you are assured of good regular fucks... Yes no need to visit the pinas at all.... Now....for those who think that DHs are low class think again.. Almost all BGs u fuck are VILLAGE GIRLS... just like ur maids... Just that the BGs go for make overs... Yes there are the occassional BGs who are from manila/college dropouts etc... Then there are fls/students as well... But most of the BGs we fuck generally are from the villages... Yes bro.... Its hard to understand why.... And while we have no dearth of pussies or screws here... We still make that trip to paradise for reasons bet known to us.... To be honest, i dun even hv the time to screw most of the girls i pick up... And i am sure applies to most bros like etsys etc... Yet we make that trip and i wont give up going... Hehe Quote:
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#1961
23-01-2012, 11:33 PM
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Imagine if they had an option like that in Sg: Please choose language option: a. English b. Singlish c. Chinese d. Malay ...
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#1962
25-01-2012, 09:09 AM
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#1963
25-01-2012, 07:03 PM
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I think it is the same as going Thailand or China. So many China and Thai FL or chicks here why people still go there?
For me going Pinoyland is the culture and companies. No doubt filipina are a contradicting lots but their passion turn me on. As this is Manila, we are kind of 'special' as compared to the local there. Rather being look down here in SG, we are high regards in Philippines. The word 'I am from SIngapore' mean the chances of you bedding the girls in Manila go up 100% as compare to getting a pinoy in Singapore. Our reputation is so much better than the korean who are know to be arrogant fools. Plus most of us will holidaying there and have a lot of free time to pussy chasing then in Singapore where most people have word or family to worry about. Those on business trip will be even better, free hotel and food and nothing to worry about budget. Lastly, the chances of familiar faces spotting you in Pinoyland is sooo much less likely. heehee Quote:
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#1964
26-01-2012, 07:12 PM
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I thought it was very mean and degrading for the girls to be so closely examined by the Korean with the torchlight. Maybe his occupation is to examine antiques, diamonds, rare stones or small creatures.
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#1965
26-01-2012, 07:43 PM
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Yes thats what i thought.
but actually its ok.... U know why? u r paying for the commodity. Yes you are purchasing a commodity. I have seen ang mohs doing that in AC (not the local Ang Mohs) but the ones who come for sex tourism. they look at girls pretty closely. In fact i have read instances on the internet where the Ang Moh even sticks his dick inside a girls pussy to test the looseness.... Cause no shiok if too loose.... He he... The Ang Moh even opened the lips of the Vagina by making her sit on the floor. Not sure what he was testing. As long as the management of the bar does not think its demeaning i guess.... thats how it goes..... But then bro point noted and i understand what you are trying to say. Yes sounds demeaning... Quote:
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