Anyone to ask about living in the Philippines? - Page 19

For sure. I was there for 5 months, and basically, everyone's best option there is just to try to find a job out of the country.

If you could have a steady income playing poker online, for lets say 400-500 a week in US dollars, what places in the world would be good for english speakers as far as being safe, affordable, fun, and English speaking?

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04-08-2009 , 07:33 AM

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freedom18

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tokyo

oh wait english speaking

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04-08-2009 , 07:52 AM

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yoyo

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Originally Posted by freedom18

tokyo

$400 might get you an decent meal in Tokyo.

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04-09-2009 , 02:27 AM

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checkminraise

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ok does any of you guys play live in manila? i only played live in davao last year and it was a 25/50 game with an 8k max buy in... does anyone know what the max buy-in would be in a 50/100 or 100/200 game in the manila cardrooms, say the metro or any of the clubs in malate...

will be going there in june for a long time.

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04-09-2009 , 02:42 AM

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geo8o2

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Originally Posted by checkminraise

the 100/200 at metro is pretty flexible. i think it starts at 20k. but as people get deeper, u can buy in pretty deep even if u r new to the table. 40k or even 100k.

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04-09-2009 , 01:19 PM

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alex23

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Do they offer mobile broadband in the Philippines month to month by any chance?

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04-10-2009 , 12:13 AM

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Paul B.

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Not really. There are USB modems you can get from Globe, Smart, etc. but they are slow and unreliable.

Does anyone know of any restaurants that are open right now? I hate Holy Week in the Philippines.

Edit: nevermind. Yellowcab delivery to the rescue, THANK GOD.

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04-10-2009 , 12:18 AM

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freedom18

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Originally Posted by yoyo

$400 might get you an decent meal in Tokyo.

i hope that dinner comes with 3 hookers and is 5 course lol

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04-10-2009 , 04:16 AM

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Tyrese Sebastian

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Originally Posted by Paul B.

I Just went to the Pancake House down the street bro....that place and Starbucks were the only ones i saw that were open.

Yo Paul, what's the number for yellowcab?

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04-10-2009 , 05:49 AM

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Paul B.

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It was actually Pizza Hut, not Yellowcab lol.

Here are some places that deliver to Rockwell:
Mexicali 895-1919
Figaro (Joya, around the corner) 403-0879
Sango Japanese Burgers 027031678
Wendy's 028993373
McDonalds, I just use www.mcdelivery.com.ph
Jollibee 87000
Yellowcab 751-5555
Pizza Hut 911-1111

You can find menus online.

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04-10-2009 , 07:23 AM

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Tyrese Sebastian

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Originally Posted by Paul B.

McDonalds Delivers!!!

I'm gonna get so Effing Fat

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04-10-2009 , 10:49 PM

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theguy123

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anyone goes to angels city? comparisons to manila?

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04-11-2009 , 03:05 AM

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geo8o2

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anybody live in serendra? jw

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04-11-2009 , 03:08 AM

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spangle

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Originally Posted by theguy123

anyone goes to angels city? comparisons to manila?

Its cheaper to live there but its not as developed. Dead army town. Hot as hell.

Plus side, Lots of action at night Gambling, Booze, Hookers

another plus is a new highway was built and its only 1.5hours away from manila

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04-14-2009 , 11:25 AM

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HasPair

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best way to get n apartment/condo in manila. which websites should i look? i know that porbably best to come down there and look for yourself, but.. not looking for anything too fancy, something in range of ~20k

also which areas should i look for. ideal would be close to restaurants, shopping malls etc nightlife etc etc

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04-14-2009 , 11:28 PM

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LuckyDevil

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Does anyone know a site where i can book a really cheap boat or ferry going out of the Philippines? Preferably a site where i can do everything online. I'm not even going to use the ticket. I just need something to show these anal airlines proof of a return ticket so they will let me fly to the Philippines.

Any other suggestions for getting around the ol' "proof of a return ticket" are welcome.

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04-14-2009 , 11:50 PM

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Paul B.

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Originally Posted by theguy123

anyone goes to angels city? comparisons to manila?

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Originally Posted by HasPair

Makati and Bonifacio Global City (usually referred to as the Fort area). Don't use websites for the most part.

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Originally Posted by LuckyDevil

Book an ongoing flight with AirAsia. I just put in a random date (July 15) on their website and a one-way flight from CRK-BKI is P1,009 (around $20).

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04-15-2009 , 12:26 AM

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theguy123

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I've been there once. I originally planned on staying a few days but only stayed for one night. It's miserable, at least the Fields Ave part of it. Its biggest draws are the cheap barfines (P1300ish including everything) and the huge amount of girls in each bar although they're pretty much all ugly. If you care about looks (and I know you do), you're better off in Manila.

Makati and Bonifacio Global City (usually referred to as the Fort area). Don't use websites for the most part.

Book an ongoing flight with AirAsia. I just put in a random date (July 15) on their website and a one-way flight from CRK-BKI is P1,009 (around $20).

haha your right about that one paul. mustache status of most of the chicks where you are? lol

also, how long u in the pi for? im def headed back to thailand in the future for a long time and was going to swing by pi for a while

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04-15-2009 , 02:07 AM

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LuckyDevil

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Thanks Paul. I didn't realize they were that cheap.

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04-16-2009 , 07:33 PM

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alex23

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So I went to Rockwell Joya and the two bedrooms are listed at 75-120k. Wondering if this is just the rate or if I should try and bargain with them. Also if I want the 75k one or a 90-95k one what price should I be suggesting?

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04-17-2009 , 03:27 AM

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mr adam d

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Budget business ideas for the philippines for the non-talented poker player?

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04-17-2009 , 03:58 AM

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Journeyman

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Originally Posted by mr adam d

Budget business ideas for the philippines for the non-talented poker player?

In before you get scammed out of all you got

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04-17-2009 , 04:02 AM

#473

Journeyman

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Originally Posted by alex23

How large are they? Always amazed at the crazy prices compared to BKK and europe. You should probably knock at least 25k off the 75k one.

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04-17-2009 , 05:54 AM

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alex23

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Originally Posted by mr adam d

Budget business ideas for the philippines for the non-talented poker player?

Yah from what I can tell you really need to know people who are legit or know how things work, both of which are either highly unlikely or take time. The only thing I could think of that might work is hiring labor here to provide some service elsewhere (i.e. hiring a web designer here and finding clients in the US or Europe). Anything that involves you giving someone else a significant amount of money as an 'investment' will likely not end well unless you really, really know what you're doing.