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01-08-2019 , 05:12 AM

#13576

Dace

adept

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 790

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Originally Posted by spets1

Where is bgc parks? Manila?

its called BGC, its an area in Manila

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01-08-2019 , 06:41 AM

#13577

theRealOmahaKid

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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 926

Bgc=Bonifacio Global City

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01-08-2019 , 08:28 AM

#13578

Bluegrassplayer

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38,767

There was a French kid playing at solaire who was only 19 and looked 15.

Still would not advise.

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01-10-2019 , 06:24 AM

#13579

seriallooser

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Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 105

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Originally Posted by Bluegrassplayer

There was a French kid playing at solaire who was only 19 and looked 15.

Still would not advise.

he was red haired right?

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01-11-2019 , 07:26 AM

#13580

BornToRun

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Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,257

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Originally Posted by BornToRun

Hey everyone, I'm stopping over in Manila for one night on the way to Japan in March, any advice on where to stay and what to do?

Cheers

Bump

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01-11-2019 , 08:15 AM

#13581

Bluegrassplayer

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Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38,767

No not a redhead

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01-13-2019 , 01:58 AM

#13582

spets1

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 144

BGC, Manila -> Had a quick look at prices for 1BR rent is about 30kPHP per month. Is that the usual one would expect to pay in this area? (was checking lamudi.com.ph)

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01-13-2019 , 04:45 AM

#13583

Dace

adept

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 790

the standard is 1k per sqm.

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01-13-2019 , 01:40 PM

#13584

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

Internet lagging at Knights bridge past few days for my 50 mpbs PLDT.

I'm thinking about getting an apartment near Solaire and MOA.

Any recommendations for top notch wifi and decent value, and a very nice place. Ideally with a gym and pool and perfect wifi options.

Thanks!

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01-13-2019 , 01:42 PM

#13585

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

Anyone around here good at poker who wants to meet up sometime?

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01-13-2019 , 01:46 PM

#13586

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by spets1

BGC, Manila -> Had a quick look at prices for 1BR rent is about 30kPHP per month. Is that the usual one would expect to pay in this area? (was checking lamudi.com.ph)

https://rentpad.com.ph/long-term-ren...guig/apartment

30k seems like the minimum in BGC...

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01-13-2019 , 07:24 PM

#13587

NicestoryiCALL

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Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 325

if i pay 60k at shell residence (moa) do i get owned?

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01-13-2019 , 09:23 PM

#13588

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by NicestoryiCALL

if i pay 60k at shell residence (moa) do i get owned?

Seems like for a one month it's ok.

For a 6 month lease, I think it's pretty high.

Anyone staying at Solamare?

I guess most of the poker pros are in Thailand?

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01-13-2019 , 09:26 PM

#13589

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by BornToRun

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What kind of stuff do you like to do? Do you know what day or day of the week you're visiting?

There some Casinos near the Airport, like Okada and Resorts World that would be very close to the airport if you're budget is ok.

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01-13-2019 , 09:27 PM

#13590

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

I'm from U.S. but I'm based in Phils now. Is it hard to set up on Poker Stars?

I don't know how to fund the account here properly.

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01-14-2019 , 12:05 AM

#13591

sunshinebound

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Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 205

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Originally Posted by NicestoryiCALL

if i pay 60k at shell residence (moa) do i get owned?

Yeah, that's not a good deal at all imo. Especially if electric isnt included. I've never stayed there, but I've stayed at Sea Residences across the street many times for 30k month to month. Even negotiated a deal thru airbnb for 25k. I'm assuming your unit is a studio like most of the rooms.

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01-14-2019 , 02:20 AM

#13592

spets1

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 144

i would like a 1br, studio is really annoying to stay in for 6 month, when you plan to cook and its in your bedroom for studio.

I am going to go to Puerto Princessa for a week or so and ask around prices there, and then might go to bohol as it seems like it will have what i want which is some nature, not too much pollution, beach and internet.

Ive found a nice studio for 30k in a a nice new resort in Lapu Lapu (mactan) but its a studio and I will have to pay for COndo dues + electricity/water + intenret so I'm going to look on some islands

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01-14-2019 , 02:08 PM

#13593

sourbluff

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 140

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Originally Posted by Kripalu1

I'm from U.S. but I'm based in Phils now. Is it hard to set up on Poker Stars?

I don't know how to fund the account here properly.

Was easy to set up. I might have had to send them a phone bill and ACR as proof address don’t remember. You can deposit with the right local cc or go through neteller I think. Might be easier just to try exchange peso for transfer if can find someone selling.

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01-14-2019 , 02:49 PM

#13594

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by spets1

Yeah me 2 man. I was getting burned out on the traffic and crowds and noise in Makati and have been looking into other areas of the country to check out and possibly move to.

BGC is nice around Manila area. I feel more comfortable around that area.

Is the internet really good in Bohol? What are you doing online?

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01-14-2019 , 02:53 PM

#13595

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by Kiljusieppo

Is knightsbridge residences in Makati a good place to stay ? Think I was at the mall next by and there was reconstruction not long ago, can anyone confirm whose been staying there how bad reconstruction is and if the building is soundproof or not ? Plan to go end of january.

There is some construction work going on here now.

You will definitely notice if you go out to the pool. I have a one b.r. and if I shut my door or leave open and and turn on the fan, I can work in the kitchen and not notice the noise. There are a lot of construction workers outside of my balcony, and without the fan I can't focus well.

I'm wearing earplugs in the pool area. That helps make it manageable for me.

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01-14-2019 , 11:43 PM

#13596

Kripalu1

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Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56

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Originally Posted by sourbluff

So cashouts and deposits are easy? You're from the US?

I tried Skrill but they won't accept USA...

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01-15-2019 , 04:28 PM

#13597

sourbluff

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 140

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Originally Posted by Kripalu1

So cashouts and deposits are easy? You're from the US?

I tried Skrill but they won't accept USA...

Yes from US and really haven’t had any problems. For deposits I have tried the debit card from a couple banks and local cc. Debit card from Robinson bank worked best.

For taking money out I have only done small amounts and just sold to other players for peso rather than deposit from Stars so can’t really confirm.

You might check with room at Okada. I am pretty sure you can buy into some tournaments but it may be only that and maybe only during bigger events.

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01-16-2019 , 07:16 AM

#13598

IJustClick

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Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 267

I'm going to leave Philippines for 10 days due to trip to Japan - can someone explain to me what happens to my visa? I'll be leaving on the final day of my regular 2 month extension (I have ACR card). Will the cycle start over (30 days visa free, then 29 day visa waiver and just then 2 month extension)? And I'll need a return ticket within those 30 days again or is it fine to have one in ~3 month and to just explain that I plan to extend my visa?

Thanks

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01-16-2019 , 08:53 AM

#13599

gotgot123

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Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,537

thinking of playing live for the first time so got some really dumb questions:

1) wheres best place to play?

2) can you just use bankcard to withdraw 50-100k? hsbc visa debit

3) if you win, can they put cash back onto your card? or do i have to just carry cash back home?

4) Expected to tip dealers?

5) drinks free? how about beer?

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01-16-2019 , 09:44 AM

#13600

Dace

adept

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 790

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Originally Posted by IJustClick

the cycle completely resets, so 1st extension is 1 month then 2nd is 2 months. U will need a return ticket but sometimes i just bluff it, doesnt always work

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