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Old 09-05-2011, 11:42 PM
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Re: Angeles City (Balibago) Tips

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Originally Posted by Wetdevil View Post
Some quick info for 1st timer to AC.

1) on the plane have to fill up the arriving and departure white form.
2) on arriving, one can choose to leave the plane from 1 of the 2 exits(front and back) to the ground by the stairs. Then you have to walk around 5 min or so to the airport building as the plane are not park next to the building but a distance away.
3) like most airport, the immigration are divided into foreign and local passport. For my case I am lucky cause mostly are local on the plane I was.
4) immigration officer will return you the departure white form and yr passport.
5) when headed to the clearance zone, the officer there will take the departure form. So when you step out of the airport you just have your passport and no form.
6) $ rate at the airport is not as good as compare to the money-changers at field ave. So change your $ at the money-changers around your hotel area.
7) main transport is trike or jeepney. Trike cost more from 50p for short distance while around 100p while further away while jeepney cost only 10p. So if you want to go Lost in Asia or Back to school best to take a jeepney.
8) SML and LD varies in cost due to the place + HH. So do check with the waitress to be sure the price you be paying
9) 1 can choose to reject the waitress if they suggested that the gal like to have a 250p or 300p LD. Most time LD cost 150p unless they go for the bigger LD.
10) not sure is it a must, but its wise for you to leave 10p - 20p when the waitress returns to give you the changes after you pay the bill. for bro southaddress and I always leave 20p.
11) most gals there like to eat the green peas, so if you are kind enough you can either buy for them when the peanut vendors arrive or let the gals choose what they like. 1 small holder cost 20p.
12) when heading back, you will be issued a departure form "again" to fill in 11) then you can head and check-in 1st before you go and pay the airport tax.
13) after that can proceed directly to the immigration where they will collect the departure form.
14) then there will be 1 thorough check point, where everyone have to remove their belts, shoes, slippers etc etc.
15) another check by airline staff on yr passport. During my time it was split by 2 airline, SEAIR and Air Asia.

Happens to me not sure is it always happen
16) someone from the airport will approach you to do some survey
17) UNICEF personnel will also approach you too.

other info
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fast food restaurants over there.
KFC / Mc Donald / Chow King (like this alot especially the chilli that come with it. I always take combo A{pork fried rice + 1 drink + 3 siew mai})/ Jolibee(most gals like this. I like this too{set C2 where 2 pieces of chicken + 1 drink + 1 rice + 1 sauce})

Hope this can help. And if any bros spotted any mistake feel free to amend and update it.
hi bro wetdevil..great to meet up with you and bro southaddress in AC. I not as good as writing FRs like u ler..haha
Seems like u had a great time there. Good info u provided for 1st timers so i thought i'll just add some additional info/tips as well.
Additional tips:

1.After u clear customs on arrival, u need to submit ur declaration card and see if they wanna check ur bag. Usually they won't check if you are tourist. However, they will ask u if you have more than 10,000pesos AND if you brought US$. Just reply No to both and just say you here for a short trip. Cos if you say yes to the US$ bit..u goin to pay some kopi money. Happened to a fren of mine on my 2nd trip there.

2. After the big party in AC and on the way back, remember to stash aside 600p for departure tax.

3. At the "take off shoes and stuff" checkpoint, this is where the pirates lurk. DO NOT..i repeat DO NOT have large amts of cash in 1 place(i.e bag or wallet..esp for those bros that won big at the casino!) as they will find any ways or means to take money off u. What i always do is try to spend all the pesos..keep any S$ in ur passport holder etc..keep 100p in ur jeans/trousers pocket. They will find it when they frisk u and just say.."for u to buy a drink" They will smile and say"thank you boss" and your trip ends very pleasantly. Happened to me this last trip as well. My previous trip, my fren had a s$10 in his wallet..they took it as a "souvenier of singapore". So please take note!