Angeles City (Balibago) Tips - Page 328

ZIEBART · #**4906** 10-11-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by datou

think its abt the same everywhere
Going to revelent authorities or department should bring down costs if there is not much pre documentation required unless its stated u need to go thro a 3rd party.
its always whether u know the wheres n hows or just to save the hassle ask a travel agency to do it.
i remember at sm mall, enquire at SE Air , over the counter booking of air ticket service charge is 500p.
so how abt tour agencies?

Knowing that you take the jeep and walk to DMIA, I guess you will be in the crowd in passport office manila paying official rates.

. One level higher then me. I don have that stamina nor patience.

Usual rate I pay when my credit card don work in Pi is 200p thru the agency. Gosh, over the counter at airline office you need to pay 500p??? Hmmm.

Reminds me of your having to pay 30p for your pool playing time cos you only bought 1 drink in Midnight Rock.

chai22 · #**4907** 10-11-2011, 12:58 PM

hi bros, anyone in angeles now or will be there tomorrow? me and 2 buddies are landing in angeles tomorrow and i been reading up on the thread but didnt see any veteran bros say they will be there during our dates. we're hitting angeles for the first time and are really hoping to meet up with other bros who would show us around and party with us. cheers!

datou · #**4908** 10-11-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIEBART

Knowing that you take the jeep and walk to DMIA, I guess you will be in the crowd in passport office manila paying official rates.

. One level higher then me. I don have that stamina nor patience.
Usual rate I pay when my credit card don work in Pi is 200p thru the agency. Gosh, over the counter at airline office you need to pay 500p??? Hmmm.
Reminds me of your having to pay 30p for your pool playing time cos you only bought 1 drink in Midnight Rock.

sorry bro u guess wrong, taking the 12p jeep n walk to the airport is easy as i hv only a backpack n its only ten mins walk.

but going manila n queue "few hrs" w the busy crowd is a totally diff story.
maybe can pay her friends or others to do it.

etsys · #**4909** 10-11-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by datou

think its abt the same everywhere

Going to revelent authorities or department should bring down costs if there is not much pre documentation required unless its stated u need to go thro a 3rd party.

Actually, Philippines is one of the most beurocratic country, they put even India to shame

From Document of Support (invitation letter) which must carry a "RED RIBBON AUTHENTICATION" (all of which is made fake outside the BOC), to NBI clearence, Employment Certificate with Authentication (i.e. simple letter of confirmation of employment) and more and more ..

Seriously, getting it done directly is a massive chore even for locals, like the people I know working in the La Union Local Govt office. I can't imagine how painful it is to get so many paper work done, NBI, NSO and more and more .. for a passport ..

If you can afford, get a travel agent to do it for you .. or you need to make a dozen plus visit and spend twice or more for fixers ..

Boat collector · #**4910** 10-11-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by datou

Just confirmed my airticket to AC 26 Nov arriving 7pm

Well, being newbie in AC, we've booked our stay at the Grand Central Hotel after reading all the reviews of the hotel.

Bro Datou, do let me know if you would like to meet up and share some knowledge with a bunch of newbies..

Jordan Chang · #**4911** 10-11-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Assassin

Body Bliss located in Theodoro Street, it is a clean massage joint so no "happy endings" available. Try their Swedish massage, if not up to your satisfaction then no need to look for other massage joints in AC as they are the standard bearer there.

thanks...i ended up at rize massage (hope i got it right), opposite dragon's den. pretty good massage + body scrub and sauna at P550.

datou · #**4912** 10-11-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by etsys

Actually, Philippines is one of the most beurocratic country, they put even India to shame
From Document of Support (invitation letter) which must carry a "RED RIBBON AUTHENTICATION" (all of which is made fake outside the BOC), to NBI clearence, Employment Certificate with Authentication (i.e. simple letter of confirmation of employment) and more and more ..
Seriously, getting it done directly is a massive chore even for locals, like the people I know working in the La Union Local Govt office. I can't imagine how painful it is to get so many paper work done, NBI, NSO and more and more .. for a passport ..
If you can afford, get a travel agent to do it for you .. or you need to make a dozen plus visit and spend twice or more for fixers ..

thks for the info
I m in no rush to apply, got lots of time to find out more.

Wetdevil · #**4913** 10-11-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIEBART

Gosh, 3 times that lady's photos got posted. Need to take your attention elsewhere.

Some faces for you....

You know what, there's a gal inside that looks like my friend. LOL.

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Originally Posted by ZIEBART

Check out this hotel which was just recommended to me today. Cheapest room at 850p and I was offered 20% discount if 1 week or more stay. Wifi n breakfast free.

http://www.clarkstarhotel.com.ph/

Cool. Wow look at the price of The Penthouse Php 1,050.00. Next time can try booking the penhouse here. LOL

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Originally Posted by Boat collector

Well, being newbie in AC, we've booked our stay at the Grand Central Hotel after reading all the reviews of the hotel.

Bro Datou, do let me know if you would like to meet up and share some knowledge with a bunch of newbies..

Good location.

datou · #**4914** 10-11-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Boat collector

Well, being newbie in AC, we've booked our stay at the Grand Central Hotel after reading all the reviews of the hotel.
Bro Datou, do let me know if you would like to meet up and share some knowledge with a bunch of newbies..

Bro boat
i m also newbie, this trip is my 2nd trip to AC, limited knowledge but try to help, so its up to u.

Jordan Chang · #**4915** 10-11-2011, 11:34 PM

hi bros, i need some clarifications on the transport options heading to fields from the airport? we landed about 8pm and me and my friend ended up in a taxi for P300.

and the way back, we couldn't find any jeepney with the sign "DMIA" etc (this is inside the terminal opp jollibee). we approached one jeepney and took it for P250 (whole jeepney for the 2 of us).

i'm pretty sure we were sucked so will appreciate any advice that will make our next trip "better" (cebu pacific on sale for $102 nett).

Lone_Wolf · #**4916** 10-11-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan Chang

.........and the way back, we couldn't find any jeepney with the sign "DMIA" etc (this is inside the terminal opp jollibee). we approached one jeepney and took it for P250 (whole jeepney for the 2 of us).

Dun be lazy, go and read the earlier posts. There are more than enough posts on this subject.

ZIEBART · #**4917** 10-11-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdevil

You know what, there's a gal inside that looks like my friend. LOL.
Cool. Wow look at the price of The Penthouse Php 1,050.00. Next time can try booking the penhouse here. LOL

I beg you, pls don tell her that I post her photos here.

Anyway the price of rooms in the website is not updated. I just been told by my regular hotel that they screw up my room selection. So i might try out Clark Star.

datou · #**4918** 10-11-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan Chang

hi bros, i need some clarifications on the transport options heading to fields from the airport? we landed about 8pm and me and my friend ended up in a taxi for P300.
and the way back, we couldn't find any jeepney with the sign "DMIA" etc (this is inside the terminal opp jollibee). we approached one jeepney and took it for P250 (whole jeepney for the 2 of us).
i'm pretty sure we were sucked so will appreciate any advice that will make our next trip "better" (cebu pacific on sale for $102 nett).

Well i think u missed lone wolf's post abt takin route 1 jeep n also my post of how i did it.
u 2 had the whole jeep for urselves so hv to pay more.
should hv added a bit more for a taxi.

Jordan Chang · #**4919** 11-11-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by datou

Well i think u missed lone wolf's post abt takin route 1 jeep n also my post of how i did it.
u 2 had the whole jeep for urselves so hv to pay more.
should hv added a bit more for a taxi.

thanks for pointing that out to me. will search for both your posts now. not being lazy, but there's over 300 pages which can be overwhelming, especially since it was our first trip to AC and the road/bar names can be foreign. thanks again though.

datou · #**4920** 11-11-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan Chang

thanks for pointing that out to me. will search for both your posts now. not being lazy, but there's over 300 pages which can be overwhelming, especially since it was our first trip to AC and the road/bar names can be foreign. thanks again though.

urr....its also my virgin trip there