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Originally Posted by HomeyG30
For Makati:
1) Apartments/Condos
I’m definitely gonna take a look at Joya in Rockwell. Can someone suggest maybe one other decent/medium-priced ($400-600ish/mo. rent) complex I should check out in the area?
2) Nightlife
Anyone have 1 or 2 good club suggestions (where regular local chicks might hang)? Unfortunately my visit is only during weekdays, but it seems like there’s **** always going on.
3) InternetIt sounds like the internet connection will be more than adequate in Manila if I’m willing to pay for it. Saw there's a 12mbps provider.
What about for Cebu City? I typically 6-10 table across two sites (Stars & FTP at once), maybe with something like pandora music running in the background. I’ve read mixed things about Cebu’s internet: there’s a 3mbps provider, but it sounds like service can be sporadic. Someone mentioned they use Globe as their DSL, with SmartBro or a 3G provider as a backup (and maybe another DSL provider PLDT as a 2nd backup). I’m willing to pay for all this if that’s what it takes to be able to grind reliably on a daily basis.
What about internet in Subic?
1) You might be surprised to hear that Rockwell isn't just a "decent/medium-priced" complex. It's one of the most expensive, high-end places to live in the Metro ($400-600 is a ****load to spend on rent here). For convenience, safety, and "poshness" it's gonna be hard to beat, so if you can afford it I wouldn't recommend any other place.
If you're interested in some hardcore research, check out
this forum. It's more or less a directory of every residential building in the Metro and there are photos/details in the corresponding discussion threads.
2) I'm not the most qualified to answer this question but you can't go wrong with Embassy @ The Fort.
3) Not sure about internet in Cebu or Subic but in Metro Manila, you have the following options for broadband internet: SkyBroadband cable, PLDT DSL, Globe DSL, Bayantel DSL. I would recommend against Sky. It's great for downloading but terrible for gaming, which unfortunately includes poker.
Sun is reputed to be the best mobile internet in Metro Manila.
Here is a comparison between Smart Bro, Sun Broadband Wireless & Globe Tattoo, and
here is thread discussing the three.
Check out the
LivingInCebuForums for more info on living in Cebu.
When you guys get here, PM me for my number and we can grab a drink.