Angeles City (Balibago) Tips

[mongerx]

There are many money changers along Fields Ave. The competition is fierce and you can get a good rate, just check the rate online beforehand and check a couple of different shops. I usually change at Norma's just off Fields, where they have a security guy always posted.

I always bring more than enough S$ because ATM's are the biggest pain in the ass there. Just make sure you have you hotel room or front desk safe situation worked out.

[rocksoff]

Originally Posted by The Lord

these guys are so poor yet they behave this way! i dun look down on anyone but i believe this is wrong attitude to working.

Yes of course. But I talk to pinoy friends, they tell me it is resentment due to being colonized and fucked over by Spanish and Americans for so long. Very twisted relationship to foreigners -- they feel that the foreigners have all the money and power, but also that they stole it from them (the Philippino people). Lot of pride and sometimes hate there.

Much better in Thailand -- there they believe that they are the only country in the world, and you are only an insignificant farang ..

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by The Lord

Guys you still did not tell me where to change money

in angeles

or in

spore at mustafa or lucky plaza

I love to answer your question but it would be like forecating the stock market. Rates are quoted different by all 3 locations and not at fixed level of difference. Sometimes it be better to get the best rate from Mustafas or sometimes at Fields.

Based on the import restrictions on pesos as experienced by others, then the advise given by mongerx looks the best option.

Originally Posted by alan dick

I was at Angeles City between 8th May to 10th May with 2 of my frens. It was just a short 1st trip there. It is really an eye opener.
Would like to thank Bro Ziebart for his hospitality.
You are really wonderful. Showing us around, explaining to us the so called procedures of cheonging. You are a very patient man Bro Ziebart.
For a newbie like us, your expert advise and explaination is very important.
Thank you Bro Ziebart.

Thanks alan for keeping me company and also the opportunity to share with your friends my local knowledge. Seeing your group enjoying yourselves also bring happiness to me. Hats off to your doing 3 at one go on your first round.

I visited Subic after you left to learn the ropes and had a wonderful time there.

Also just bought 2 return tickets for Sep 09 from 1-9 and 22-28 at $59 each on Cebu Pacific. Brothers who wants this deal must buy now!!

[inluv07]

IMHO better to change $$ there cos no issues with authorities about bringing pesos into Phil. Rates there are very competitive as well. There are many foreign exchange stores there, so can check around. Plus their overheads (eg rent) are much lower than here so guess they can afford to give better rates...

[dominic7]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

I visited Subic after you left to learn the ropes and had a wonderful time there.

anything to do at Subic? are the beaches any good?

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by dominic7

anything to do at Subic? are the beaches any good?

That's like asking whether anything to do in Singapore. Some say NO, some say plenty to do.

Check out: Subic Bay Portal :: Welcome! and Subic Bay Portal :: Welcome! for general information. puerto for more of what we like.

If we take away the ships mooring in the bay bcos of the economic downturn and do a gotong royong on the beach, then the beach is a 6/10 where Marine Parade Beach is a 7/10 and Kuantan Beach at 9/10.

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by The Lord

usually at AC i have my lunch at flavours of china cause i do not seem to get my servings of vegetables anywhere else.

bros here know of any other good chinese restaurants along fields (not chow king please)

May I recommend the Sidewalk eatery on the side of Sky Trax.They serve hot ala carte food at very reasonable prices. I got hooked to chop suey(mixed vegetables) in Subic and now am trying to eat more of such food cos I find it delicious and reduces my meat intake.
A big plate of chop suey at 50p(S$1.60) and rice at 8p is recommended. Topsilog or something like char siew rice is also available at 48p including 1 fried egg.
Seating is very limited and patience is needed cos they cook most of your orders as they come. Opens about 6pm till late.

[inluv07]

There is a new hotel next to America Hotel called Euro Asia Hotel. Viewed the standard room; a little on the small side but nicely done with good shower, its all new. Promotion rate 1,550P/night.

Welcome to Official Website of Hotel Euroasia International Hotel!

[taxi69]

Originally Posted by taxi69

After reading so much abt AC,wish 2 explore the place.
Planning 2 book around Aug'09(national day tat wk)

Originally Posted by taxi69

Bro,i'm going in Aug too(national day tat week).

After making some information frm some friends tat had been 2 Philippines,suggest tat i postphone my trip 2 a few mths later cos tat mth i'm going is raining season!Will be a disappointment if going alone & gana rain whole day.
Well...!Heed the advice,maybe in the mth oct/nov09 then bomb the place(AC).

[Bushnell 1918cb]

Hi,

I will be there with my friend from 15 June morning till late afternoon on 17 June. Any member there during this period , Pls Pm me, we will meet for a drink. Cheers.

[longblack]

Hi Guys,

Regarding where to change your money, now I stick to changing them in AC.

The rates so far are much better than what I get in Sg and further more you don't want to give excuse for the immigration officer at the airport to collect more tips from you becos you brought in more than 10,000 pesos.

The money exchange that I always go to is Norma's, which is along Teodoro St off Fields Ave. In SM Mall, inside the main departmental store they have one too. I remember getting a reasonable rate there too.

Hope it helps

[dominic7]

usually my new found pinoy 'gf' will bring me to place with best rates

[The Lord]

Guys i travel to AC frequently but still i always seek opinions and tips on the latest situation at AC.

thanks for all the tips and updates. i had bad experiences with the customs guys at clarke.

so i will possibly change $200 and the rest i carry in cash i mean in S$ to change there.

i am thinking of trying out ramada this time. let me see how it goes.

[The Lord]

bro longblack and dominic7 thank you for your generous inputs.

Bro Ah-Hia where art thou?

[The Lord]

For a moment bro Ziebart, i was thinking where the hell is sky trax? then i remembered its the place with the damn loud music. ok i think i have noticed the sidewalk eatery but never actually ventured in

bro ziebart thanks for the tip il probably head there in the evenings to eat some food.

Afternoons since its not open i need to head back to Flavours of china to get my vegetable portions. Or you guys know of any other better place/

you mean the prices you mentioned are at the sidewalk eatery. Thats darn good.

Bro ziebart any other places for afternoon makan?

Do you guys do breakfast in any of the places there? any places to recommend

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

May I recommend the Sidewalk eatery on the side of Sky Trax.They serve hot ala carte food at very reasonable prices. I got hooked to chop suey(mixed vegetables) in Subic and now am trying to eat more of such food cos I find it delicious and reduces my meat intake.
A big plate of chop suey at 50p(S$1.60) and rice at 8p is recommended. Topsilog or something like char siew rice is also available at 48p including 1 fried egg.
Seating is very limited and patience is needed cos they cook most of your orders as they come. Opens about 6pm till late.