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Originally Posted by Luvless
Last time in Manila was about 3 years ago. They issued new version of their paper currency, turning 38000 peso of money hat I had from last trip into instant toilet paper.
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BSP was still exchanging till end or middle last year !
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Originally Posted by Luvless
In contrast, a local Japanese bank was able to exchange my 50 plus year old Yen to current bill last year. I am sure there is probably billions of now defunct peso bills still out there. What smart economy guru in Philippines government thinks wiping out billions of peso of wealth will contribute to growth in consumption?
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Well, the rich are richer, I see more and more Helicopters flying around Manila and Makati. And as recent as last year a 3 year old Bell 407 was dumped by a mid-rich owner, as it was too old ! Didn't even have that much flying hours.
And discrete they may be, there are at least 50 Private jets and planes in Philippine. folks who don't know theres a traffic mess as they fly OVER The mess !
So something is going right for somebody
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Manila still feels and looks like a dump. It used to be the richest country in Asia. I saw more destitute and despair in China 28 years ago. But as much as we like to troll on Chinese tourists, they have worked their butts off to become one the richest and most promising. We are what we make ourselves.
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Sad, but true !
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Originally Posted by Luvless
On my way to El Nido, stayed at Nobu in City of Dreams. It's like an oasis in the middle of a giant dump. The lady at the hotel counter was gorgeous and friendly. Other than that, would be hard pressed to find any tall, sexy, slender, fair SYT's in Philippines. Did notice one or two women looking like pros on the floor of casino, but did not interest me at all.
Here is my drone video of El Nido-
If you have run out beach paradises to visit, it's worth a see...if you can overlook all the trashes....
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BYO, Bring your own, if you wanna explore the nicer sides of PH.
I been to El Nido, Honda Bay, Dos Palmas, Peurto Galera, and of course, the touristy Boracay.
But my dream is to go to
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubbataha_Reef