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Sure, but the odds are clearly in your favor to be alright. It's good to be cautious and think before you leap, but in general I think people are overly fearful of possible danger and exaggerate it's likelihood greatly.

Uh, that applies to Manila as it is now and has been in recent years, if Duterte turns the place into a war zone with legalized vigilantism I'll be singing a different tune I'm sure.

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06-17-2016 , 11:28 AM

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kick2dante

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ok but the point is with the thousands of other possible places to go without terrorists slitting throats is samal really so amazing that it is worth it?

ive never been, but im gonna go ahead and say there are a hundred other places just as cool around the world where u have less chance of dying

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06-17-2016 , 12:12 PM

#11953

ITT666

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Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,663

I was talking about Manila, not Samal or any of Mindanao. I haven't been to any parts of Mindanao either.

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06-18-2016 , 03:57 AM

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Killah

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Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 397

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Originally Posted by kick2dante

It have had one thing within many years... and it is full of terrorist now? I wouldn't go to zulu, zamboanga or tawi tawi either... but still thing Davao(and samal) is perfectly safe(i do feel lot of safer there than in Manila(though don't feel too afraid here either))

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06-18-2016 , 04:06 AM

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Killah

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Originally Posted by swoo

Hello guys,

Newbie to the forum. Lots of great info, thanks.

Does anyone have preferences for the rewards programs for Solaire, City of Dreams, and Resorts World Manila casinos? E.g. which are better value, have higher or lower thresholds for getting comps, poker action qualifies?

I'm not a newb to poker or the Philippines, but am to poker and the Phils haha. Im considering spending extended time there during the November-May dry season, and wanted to add some poker and table game action.

From reading this great thread, my inclination is to rent an apartment (Sea Residence, Sole Mare, Shell) near moa and Solaire/cod. So probably wouldn't be as interested in room comps.

Solaire seems to have the most info on rewards promotions, with new member promos, bonus periods, daily promos. On this or any other basis would BM consider this their favorite program?

I've searched and emailed the properties but can't get useful info for apples comparison.

Also any BM stayed at Shell Pasay? I've seen Sole Mare and Sea Residences mentioned quite often but not Shell. Is it not as good for some reason?

Thanks in advance.

Only at resort's world you get points from poker but it is bit hard to get there from those places due traffic as they are construction of new road... Not sure which has best reward program for other games. But there are some condos near resort's world also.

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06-18-2016 , 07:33 AM

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cell00

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Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25

stayed at Knightsbridge and condo has PLDT fiber dont know how fast or something but it was very stable never got disconnected even once (if anyone looking a place like this)

but now i am looking new cheaper place to stay for a week. I am HU player so need stable internet, i am looking just two things should be secure and has stable internet. doesnt matter where or what kind building etc. do you guys know any place like this?

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06-18-2016 , 05:21 PM

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MatteoBounce

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Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,413

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Originally Posted by kick2dante

ya i was a scared little bitch when i first moved to asia, then i lived in angeles for 18 months and walked around from close to perimeter to walking street at 4am every night like clockwork when the bars let out and never once got messed with or even saw any sketchy characters that looked like they might mess with me

as BGP said no one is saying davao isn't safe

there are two places where i think if a foreigner spends enough time they are putting themselves at an elevated risk and that would be the southern half of mindanao outside of davao and in ermita malate near all the bars where whats his face from this forum got robbed at gunpoint

are you likely to get in any trouble at either if you are there a handful of times? no, i roamed around the streets outside of LA cafe by myself at 3am one night and it seemed safe and quiet........ but if you put yourself in those areas to long you are at a higher risk then most other places

not trying to be picky but the most dangerous areas are of course the outskirts. didn't feel particularly safe when some dudes wearing red handkerchiefs around their face gave me the staredown. but you shouldn't have any business going there anyways

. Been living in Malate for 2 months now and yeah you def shouldn't venture off to far from the main road at night. Where exactly did Burnss get robbed?

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06-18-2016 , 11:39 PM

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kick2dante

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right in front of la cafe

cell, if you found reliable internet stick with it imo

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06-19-2016 , 12:09 AM

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stacicurtisbill

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 49

Hey kick2dante and other members im a long time lurker on this forum and ive read all travel threads,and i finally got password straightened out and decided to start posting.Have you ever felt unsafe in cebu in any area as far as being robbed,ect....Or anyone else on this forum ever felt threatened in cebu?

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06-19-2016 , 12:34 AM

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ITT666

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Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,663

Cebu City?

No, Cebu City feels pretty safe for the most part.

Mindaue, it's neighboring city is a different story though. A lot of sketchy areas there. If you spend any time in Mandaue you'll want to be a bit more careful, especially if it's after dark.

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06-19-2016 , 01:29 AM

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Bluegrassplayer

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Pretty sure it wasn't right in front of la. It was on the street leading to it, lots of dark and shady places nearby.

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06-19-2016 , 10:05 AM

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Bishop22

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Originally Posted by stacicurtisbill

I've never felt remotely threatened in Cebu. Worst thing that happens to me when I pass thru the ghetto is "My Friend, My Friend, My Friend...........Hi." Also left my iPhone in a taxi and cabbie returned it.

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06-19-2016 , 10:22 AM

#11963

Bluegrassplayer

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Probably just unfortunate luck but when I was there in feb I was walking to ayala and almost got hit by a motor bike. I was crossing the street and an oncoming motorbike with a passenger moved out of their lane and went at me head on, I barely dodged it... like inches between us.

It's possible that they lost control or something and happened to get right in my path and not move, but neither looked like they were surprised or anything, I'm convinced that they were trying to hit me.

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06-19-2016 , 11:08 AM

#11964

burnsv2

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Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 35

between amazonia and hotel la corana. Just before 7/11 on that road.

Think theres more lights out there now to stop with people getting robbed all the time

peace, later

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06-19-2016 , 01:11 PM

#11965

sourbluff

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Originally Posted by Bluegrassplayer

Probably just unfortunate luck but when I was there in feb I was walking to ayala and almost got hit by a motor bike.

Have you walked in Manila much? You have to watch your arse no matter where you are. I've been nearly ran down by the BGC bus of all things more than once. Taxi gave me a little brush few weeks ago after I had double checked when light went green ... he of course decided to make a right out of the center lane and gun it.

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06-19-2016 , 04:14 PM

#11966

Bluegrassplayer

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Not really the same. This guy had two lanes to himself on a road with no traffic, but instead chose to go into the crosswalk and gun at me head on.

Only thing which makes me think it could've been an accident is that the road is downhill and curves a bit so maybe he lost control or something, but I'm convinced he was trying to hit me.

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06-19-2016 , 05:44 PM

#11967

stacicurtisbill

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 49

Ive been in cebu and am curious on others experiences.One thing that goes kinda unmentioned,if its your first time in asia just the whole looking around at times and seeing no white faces gives you an uncomfortable feeling...for me after i got settled in it was ok....and of course youre being stared at always....but i felt 10 times safer in cebu then most of lasvegas,or lots of it anyways

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06-19-2016 , 05:49 PM

#11968

stacicurtisbill

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 49

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Originally Posted by Bluegrassplayer

Oh on a safety not "crime"thing you really gotta watch walkin around.I did tons of it,even tried jogging initially,but its just too much going on i did continue to walk daily,a lot,but joined a gym and would never try jogging(unless being chased)but really dont mind walking i just pay attention at all times,or try to

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06-19-2016 , 08:58 PM

#11969

Killah

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Felt pretty safe in Cebu also... But can be bit sketchy around colon and wandered to couple of sketchy neighborhoods(at mandaue)... I think Davao is safer, haha

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06-20-2016 , 08:13 AM

#11970

HelloFriends

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Honorable members;

Solo trip to Boracay, maximum one week. Conflicting reports from the web. What do you guys think? Will I bored out of my mind? I'm not one for clubbing till early morning. I go now mainly to relax on the beach.

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06-21-2016 , 11:26 AM

#11971

kick2dante

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cebu is safe, colon has a sketchy feel but its not bad...... it actually feels sketchier then ermita/malate to me but isnt really

for those that think u need to have your head on a swivel when walking in phils try walking in ho chi minh or jakarta

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06-21-2016 , 11:27 AM

#11972

Bluegrassplayer

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Yes boracay for a week will be boring, but it sounds like that is what you are looking for.

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06-21-2016 , 03:33 PM

#11973

sourbluff

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 140

[QUOTE=HelloFriends;50264281]Honorable members;

Solo trip to Boracay, maximum one week. Conflicting reports from the web. What do you guys think? Will I bored out of my mind? I'm not one for clubbing till early morning. I go now mainly to relax on the beach.[/QUOTE

If you have little interest in clubbing not sure I would go for Boracay. I've always done like a 2/3 day stay and felt that was more than enough. If I were going just for beach and relax I would pick a different spot, perhaps Bohol or El Nido.

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06-21-2016 , 03:59 PM

#11974

Mr.DjiSamSoe

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Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 863

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Originally Posted by sourbluff

I can tell you that you walk on the wrong side of the road

(so you don't have to watch your arse)

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06-22-2016 , 01:46 AM

#11975

18000rpm

old hand

Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,392

Will be in Manila this Friday to Monday to play poker. Staying at Remington (RW).

Plan to play 50/100 or 100/200. Can anyone tell me how are the games lately (stakes and is the game on 24/7, etc)? Food options etc.

If game is slow or I'm bored I may go check out CoD and/or Solaire.

Any tips will be appreciated.

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