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Originally Posted by Iwind
And to Locust, I'm also wondering what's expensive in Manila, unless you mean clothes and items at the brand stores but those prices are fairly similar anywhere you go. Interesting you got a 1 year visa on arrival, did that cost you a lot? Normal seems to be 21 days and then extending for a couple 1000 peso for almost as long as you wish.
Yes, i was refering to brand name items and clothing. The xbox 360 games, if I remember correctly were around 3000 pesos, which is about $73..
I played poker at a Pagcor casino somewhere in Manila. The min max buyin was 2000/8000, with 25 and 50 peso blinds. Unfortunately, I'm not sure where it was. We went there after eating and going to a club in the Eastwood area. (many NICE looking gals). The live poker here is very soft. Lots of bad players who call big raises with junk hands. One Korean fellow would go all in before the flop in the dark. I called with A9s and doubled up when neither of us hit the board and I won with ace high and he had 79o..
Some more things I've noticed in the Philippines
There are many cute girls here. If someone wants a nice filipina, this is the place to be...
Security is everywhere!! In the malls, in almost every store, there is a security guard.
Even though a lot of parts are run down, I've never felt unsafe. It seems much safer than many cities in the U.S.
Although, people are friendly, I feel that many of the male workers here have an indifferent attitude. They don't seem so happy,