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• Philippines -- I just returned from a two month run in Manila and it was a legendary one at that. I may post a detailed report later but for now want to alert all concerned regarding a new venue in Makati.
• Philippines -- I am into my 3rd week in AC now. Not a lot of changes in this town as usual.Most significant news: Pickup Disco: A new disco opened on Real street right next to Tom Cat Bar. 3 nicely decorated floors with daily shows from evening to 5 pm.
• Philippines -- I'm just back from a week in Cebu. The trip started out as all my TSM trips do, but with one exception: I had exchanged emails with six "good girls" from Cebu at match.com and was going to meet them. I never made it past the second girl! TRANSPORT:
• Philippines -- This is my second longer trip (for me) to the LOS, 11 nights in total. My last trip was in May and some of you may have read my report on that trip. Prior to this I had been a few times, but only for the odd day stop over or visiting with a girlfriend.
• Philippines -- Manilia, Even though I hadnt slept in 24 I felt very alive as we drove through Manila which was eerily quiet. The partiers had gotten off the streets and the daytime crowd of taxis/jeepneys had yet to hit the roads. I had butterflies
• Philippines -- Manilia, upon arrival at the City Garden I am greeted as a returning movie star by the door-man and desk clerks, I was just here 3 months ago. I get situated in my room which is quite nice for P2000. This Hotel is very new and has a nice pool on the roof deck, I give it 4 stars for TSM criteria.
• Philippines -- Angels, La Union, Subic, March 22 2002. The start of another adventure to the Philippines. Nothing unusal except when I come to load the car the rear O/S tyre is flat as a fart with a nail glinting in the dawn light. Is this an omen?
• Philippines -- The purpose of this report is not to tell you in detail about my last stay in AC (I think it makes no sense to add the 500th report about AC to the archive!), it shall give you some hints about easy travel destinations on Luzon, where there is no need to use the airplane.
• Philippines -- Cebu, background This is my first trip to Asia. Iíve been to Latin America a few times. Iím close to 30 and slim. Iím not too attracted to Asian women in general, but I like them if they have some western facial features which there is a lot of in the PI. The City
• Philippines -- Cebu, I think I can consider myself an expert on Cebu, having spent about 15 months over the last 4 years in Cebu. Most of your observations were very good. Cebu girl prices are a morass of comissions to touts. If you have to pay high commissions anyway, you might as well get GOOD guides. So I warmly recommend you Waggie, my good friend over many years. Jhun has helped me for about a year, and is very useful too. Details below.
• Saqada (Philippines) -- In April (which one THINKS of as still dry season in the PI but in the Cordillera Central NOT necesarily so), I did indeed drive the entire loop from Manila, to AC, to Baguio, to Sagada, through Bontoc & on to Banaue, then back down the "easy" way through Cabanatuan City.
• Bacalod (Philippines)-- Going from Bacolod to Boracay was quite an adventure. The main problem was that I couldnít find an ATM that would work with my card. Even the Equitable Bank machine that worked in Dumaguete wouldnít work for me. Another problem was that there was a festival and parade going on in Iloilo that day.
• Angeles -- ot in last night from my 1st AC suare. My 1st impression are that a repeat visit is due soon!!!Maybe in June! The bar scene flowed like this, the heavy hitters like Blue Nile and Neros, Brown SUgar, all had 100's of girls, if you like Vegas shows, these are your places. I found places like Welcome Inn, Byrd Cage, Thi-Hi, Splash Superstar, all more to the liking. Few customers in some of these places.
• Dumaguete (Philippines) -- Negros Island “ Dumaguete/Bacolod “ January 2002 Dumaquete is a small and dusty city. The pollution is just as bad as in Cebu. Thereís actually quite a lot of foreigners here. There is no beach in the city but there are some nice beach resorts outside of town. Getting there from Cebu: Supercat ferry 500p
• Angeles -- I was in the Phil in Nov 01. I went to PG, Cebu, Manila, and Angeles. I will report only the changes. PG is suffering a problem now with the performance of the star talent.
• Subic Bay, Philippines -- I did also get up to Barrio B and Subic City for two nights. I stayed at By the Sea in BB, nice loaction right on the water. Did a friday night barhop with some mates from Manila and it got ugly.
• Sabang/Purto Gallera, Philippines -- Introduction: I have been a member of TSM for the last 2 years. I have recieved great information on destinations all round the world. Thank you all for your valued opinions. Description: I am 28 years old and from Ireland,
• Angeles/Manila -- After a week of fun and games in Manila it was time to head up to Angeles. I took fly the bus and endured a three hour hell on earth like ride in heavy traffic; and the fucking VCR was broke. On arrival in AC I grab a standard deluxe
• Cebu, Philippines -- Cebu has 3 kinds of action. Downtown cheap but nice short time girls. My preference. If you want variation, several girls per night, etc you are better off there. Far far from Shangri La. Some tame strip bars. Many of them on Mactan Island, 15 minute drive from Shangri La. Main TSM activity for Shangri La visitors
• Davao/Makati, Philippines -- Had a brief 5 days in the Philippines. Has been awhile since Iíve been there and I wanted to try something new, this time the city of Davao. With the PI peso at 47 to the $1 and some frequent flyer miles to burn, I couldnít resist.
• Angeles, Philippines -- 17 hours in Angeles-I couldn't make this shit up if I tried!
• Baclod (Philippines) -- I was in Bacolod . There is some action to be found around the Goldenfield Commercial Complex, which Lonely Planet lists as the centre of nightlife in Bacolod. Goldenfield Commercial Complex is not one building, but a small block with numerous buildings, etc, in it. Here you will find some excellent restaurants, a Casino, a large bowling alley, a couple of hotels, and some bars. The place is fill of Bacolod's youth, out for a good time, as well as a lot of "available" girls.
• Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) -- A small city, a bit hard to reach from Cebu. Only the big ferries go there, Cebu ferries, superferry, Trans Asia. Supercat and Cebu Pacific don't go there any more, at least not from Cebu. There is some dubious airline asianspirot.com that flies Cebu Cagayan. Even their website does not work.
• Cebu (Philippines) -- I did a mini report on Cebu City in January 2000 for TSM. I have done earlier postings prior to this but only concentrated on the bar scene and visiting Finland Health Center. My January mini report concentrated on a revision of the bar scene and the exciting shorttime action around Pelaez and Sanciangko Streets.
• Cebu -- I've read on Tsm that there are two kinds of people: those who love the Philippines and those who hate it. If this is in fact true, then the PI must be an acquired taste. I say this because after having undertaken my maiden voyage to the Philippines, I fall squarely in the anti-PI camp. Up until Cebu ...
• Cebu -- Haven't been much of a contributor and this board has contributed mucho so here's a few bits from a place that hasn't gotten good press on the board lately (and mucho wrongfully i have found out). been here ten days and leave tomorrow a.m. for bkk. Cebu was like going to heaven after five days in japan.
• Manila-Angeles-Bangkok -- Recently took a nice 3-week trip to paradise in early Sept 00 and had a fuckin awsome time as usual. This post contains new info on Manila. About me: 34 y/o average white boy 6'1 260 which means I am way bigger than most of the indigenous populace in PI. I flew PAL
• Manilia/Angeles -- Just back from manila and Angeles and thought i'd update on prices etc. This was a quick 4 day trip from Australia with nothing but TSMing planned! Since it cost me A$1200 (US$650) for air tickets and first two nights accomodation I was effectively up for A$300(US$160)/night before I even started so I wasn't going to be too worried about the price of the barfines. However I was with a friend who was traveling on a budget and staying for two weeks so we tended to avoid the top price places afterall.
• Philippines -- Arrive in Manila on time out of the airport in 30 minutes and jump into the taxi laid on by the Bee and off to Angeles. Traffic chaos as usual til we get to the highway. On the way speak to the Bee and advise him of the food contents can hear him sharpening his knife and slavering down the phone. Hit the Europhil in good time for the three S's and a 10 o'clock meet with my brother. He's on antibiotics and has luckily found a Doctor who said he could have a couple of beers when taking the tablets. Off to my favourite bar ThiHi then on to Honey Ko's. Down to Fields to Roadhouse and Papillon.
• Angeles (Philippines) -- HE THREE MUSKETEERS INVADE ANGELES. Actually, the title should read “Four Musketeers“ as the legendary "Clovis" was tagging along but that is a tale best told by the master wordsmith himself! My journey started with a long flight out to Kuwait where I had a 3 hour wait for a connecting flight on to Manila.
• Angeles (Philippines) -- One night, 5 girls, who said this place is no fun? I was in Angeles for 4 days in February, my 4th trip in the past 12 months, and I think about my 7th or 8th visit since I re-started my "TSM" travels following my divorce in 1997. Feb trip was just so so. Much of the same. I was returning to the Philippines in March, to visit my penpal (again). Because I simply did not have many available days, I had decided to give Angeles a ...
• Philippines -- How to seduce one. Seducing a Filippina is much the same as any girl.1) First if you pick out a committed virgin you are probably wasting your time. But I have met many girls who may have had only one boyfriend with limited experience going all the way
• Angeles & La Union (Philippines) -- As a frequent vistor to the Philippines and an avid reader of reports it's about time I made a contribution. Having booked a flight with Malaysian from Manchester I contacted the ever reliable Bee for the airport pick up and hotel booking.
• Angeles City, Philippines -- Ackbar takes Clovis to Angeles, decided to head in and see if any new art museums had been erected on Fields since my last visit. After a fruitless search, we were again in need of food and drink. People don't realize just how much work goes into keeping this much weight on a body. It takes years of careful snacking, drinking and inactivity.
• Davao, Philippines -- After 20+ visits to the PI, I finally made my way to Davao City in Southern Mindanao to check out rumors about the TSM action there. Thanks to dog69 for his preliminary scouting report of the area. I had previously checked out Surigao and Butuan City and neither was good.
• Davao, Philippines -- In the first days of August I and another TSM friend embarked from Cebu on a 3 day tsm exploratory mission to Davao. I was very sad I only had 3 days, I had to go home. I wish I had gone there earlier.
• Angeles City -- (long) Just returned from my first trip to the PI and wanted to thank the guys on this board for the previous information that made it a success. This report will not contain any information that is new, but might be of interest to those thinking of going.
• Thailand vs Philippines -- Thailand vs. the Philippines The Pros and Cons for Dave in Phoenix. Obviously I very much enjoyed Thailand and there are pros and cons of each. But overall there really is no comparison - Thailand for me wins hand down over the Philippines (PI). Since my PI reports on sexwork
• Angeles City &Boracay, Philippines -- Over the last couple of years, I've shied away from Asia, primarily because of the time, effort, and jet lag involved in getting there. However, with the demise of Cuba as a world-class TSM location, it was time for me to head back to the Far East. I had been over there briefly on business in December, and had hit both the Philippines and Thailand. As always I enjoyed both locations
• Philippine report -- Why Karma is so important! One of Coventrybee's men is waiting with a sign and soon I'm checked into the Copacabana and shortly thereafter I'm in the EDSA International Food Complex but not before passing the gauntlet of scum, riffraf, pimps, trash and begger boys/pickpockets, pretty soon I'm trading sex jokes with the mamasan in Casino Clu.
• Angeles City, Philippines -- This report will not deal with a summary of activities, as so many TSMers have done in the past, so much as it will offer only a perspective and overview of Angeles City. After my fourth trip to Angeles, I came away with the feeling that things were beginning to change, albeit slowly.
• Cebu, Philippines -- I created a new thread on Cebu since it turned out that I had a lot more to add and didnt want this post to get lost in the responses. Yes, I would have to say I had a great time in Cebu. Out of the 6 I had there, only one was disappointing in attitude (but still a looker with a great body), and one a bit disappointing in looks once I had her home
• Cebu, Philippines -- Cebu is a great place compared to Manila and very different compared to Angeles. I had 3 great days there and recommend everyone who want to see something more than the bars along fields ave to fly down there!
• Dumaguete, Philippines -- It can be reached from Cebu with a 2 1/2 hour Catamaran ride.  To see the beauty of the ride, make sure you sit on the shore side (right), I recommend to get a company that has an open deck, the tinted glass spoils the colors of your view. Now, let me tell you about the action :-)
• Bacolod, Philippines -- I was in there for three days in Nov 1998. I have a penpal here 19, 5'3", 90lbs. with a charming demeaner. Her voice is sweet and soothing to the ears. For me the voice tone is important. Cebuano speaking girls sound the nicest.
• Manila -- For starters, I like Manila but I don't know why. Its a dirty, crowded, dangerous town with traffic jams reminiscent of Bangkok. Maybe its the great looking, available women. Only spent a few nites there but here are some thoughts

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