Questions about your time in the Philippines.

[Ako Si Jamie]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?

What's your favourite city in the Phils?

What's your favourite place in the Phils?

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?

[CBM]

Right-oh, I'll start. Must have visited maybe fifteen to twenty times, starting in 1991. Have lived and worked in Manila twice, for a total of coming up to two years, in the mid nineties. I have visited Cebu and Tagaytay and I've driven round North Luzon and been all over the Bataan peninsula, but that's about it.

Favourite place is Subic, because I have friends there, I like the rain forest and I can go sailing.

Not a big fan of Manila.

Favourite time of year - probably not the dry season - quite like the rainy season.

Would like to visit one of those pretty islands in the south that always show up on posters, just to see if they really exist.

[Steve.r]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
8 times
If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
My home and family are there so I spend as much time there as my work allows

What's your favourite city in the Phils?
My nearest town/city is Cabanatuan, I guess I like it because I know it, but I am a country person so prefer to be in the quiet of my home town

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
I like Dingalan but love being in my mahal's arms

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
I want to see an active volcano where ever it may be.

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
I love the rainy season and the dramatic thunder storms

[lastlid]

I have only been to the Philippines twice so I cant really judge. Funny you chaps favouring the rainy season as I was there in June aswell as April and the rainy season in June was quite pleasant.

[andy222]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Philippines?
6 times
If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
My ambition is to live there
What's your favourite place in the Phils?
I feel at home in Butuan City
What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Butuan with my wife and stepdaughter.
What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Palawan
What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
Any time as long as Im with my family.

[Jamesey]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
I don't know! Between 10 and 15

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
1 year

What's your favourite city in the Phils?
"Big" city would be Cebu. But I also like Laoag and Baguio

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
That's a tough one! But probably El Nido. Honorable mentions to Panglao, Makati, Boracay and the Cagayan Valley

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Bicol, Coron, Siargao, Siguihor.... there's loads, especially in the Visayas

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
Christmas and New Year

[subseastu]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
Lost count to be honest but maybe 15-20 times since 1998
If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
Used to go out on my leaves for about 2 years for 4 weeks at a time
What's your favourite city in the Phils?
Olongapo but 8 years ago, wish I had a time machine
What's your favourite place in the Phils?
As above

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Palawan, Tagaytay, explore north Luzon by car
What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
Dry

[deeen]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Philippines?
7 times

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
I will think about retiring there

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Local bar with videoke , cold beer and sisig!
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What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Palawan, La Union, 100 Islands, Mt. Mayon, Donsol, Bohol (to be continued...)

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
I quite like November, after the typhoons, before Christmas and holiday season

@Jamie, what is the reason for your survey?

[grahamw48]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?

Since 1990, maybe 15-20 times. Would need to check my passports.

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?

Various lengths of stay, usually a few months to a year at a time. Longest was 3 years. 2000-2003.

What's your favourite city in the Phils?

I quite liked Cebu City, but I lived for a long time in Angeles City, so feel pretty at home there.

What's your favourite place in the Phils?

I really enjoyed living in Bicol, way out in the province.

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?

I'd like to visit Davao and Palawan.

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?

I like all times, but Xmas and New Year take a lot of beating. I must have spent 9 or 10 there.

[Ako Si Jamie]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Philippines?
7 times

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
I will think about retiring there

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Local bar with videoke , cold beer and sisig!
.
What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Palawan, La Union, 100 Islands, Mt. Mayon, Donsol, Bohol (to be continued...)

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
I quite like November, after the typhoons, before Christmas and holiday season

@Jamie, what is the reason for your survey?No particular reason :). Just interested in people's opinions :xxgrinning--00xx3: Must say there's some serious Phils goers on here. Myself and lastlid are lagging behind. :icon_lol:

[Terpe]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?

Since 1998 I've been to Philippines 18 times. Wish it was more.

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?

I've never really lived in the Philippines as such. I based my life in Japan for many years, which is only a 4 hour flight away so I would often stay in the philippines for months at a time. Never managed to complete a full Balikbayan stamp though.

What's your favourite city in the Phils?

My very favorite city has always been Davao.
But I also have a house in Marikina and always enjoy a few days in Manila.

What's your favourite place in the Phils?

Whenever we're in the Philippines we always travel around as much as we can. We've visited plenty of places, including all the usual touristy ones, but so far we both feel that Bohol takes a lot of beating.

However, there's is one other very special place I've visited (that my wife hasn't) that could be my perfect place if ever I wanted to truly escape from everything and anything, as in stop the world, jump off, and disappear from the radar in the known world to a beautiful hideaway.
That then would most definitely be Itbayat Island. It's not only the largest of the Batanes Islands, it's also the northernmost inhabited place in the Philippines. About 900 km from Manila and about 180 km from Taiwan. Also about 100 years back in time regarding community, social strength, honesty, trust, peace and happiness.
But then that's another story.


What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?

I've heard such good things about Palawan. Neither myself nor my wife have ever been there but we both will definitely make a visit very soon to see why so many folks are just enthralled by it.


What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?

Like many others I really enjoy Chistmas and the New Year. The atmosphere is just magical.
But definitely avoid the street fireworks in Manila!!!!
Have to admit though, that some of the rainstorms in the rainy season are truely awesome and fascinating but sometimes frightening

C'mon Jamie, how about your views too.

[Ako Si Jamie]

C'mon Jamie, how about your views too.OK Terpe :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I've only been twice and hope to live there someday.

I've been through Manila, Kalibo and Olangapo but the only cities I've stayed in are Angeles & San Fernando City in Pampanga. I like them both but Angeles is a bit more interesting. :icon_lol: I like flying to Clark Airport too even though DragonAir forgot my suitcase :doh It's only a 15 minute drive to where the action is in Angeles and there's not much traffic on the way there.

I've stayed at Iba in Zambales too. The beach there is massive and it was quiet in January although the beach isn't as nice as the ones on Boracay. Other places I've been to in Zambales are Botolan, Masinloc, Candelaria, Potipot Island and Magalawa Island.

Potipot Island is a nice wee island which has a Boracay-esque beach and clear waters but Boracay for me is the best place I've been to so far. I wasn't overly keen on Station 2 and around the D'mall area but I liked Station 1 and in particular, Puka Beach.

Next on the agenda is either Cebu/Bohol or Palawan but I'd also like to go to Maria's birthplace, Bicol, ride the train to Naga City and also go to Catanduanes. Also I'd like to visit Pagudpud, Puerto Galera, Siargao and Bolinao. Maybe Zamboanga too one day. :yikes:

Best time of year for me would be the dry season preferably, if I'm coming on holiday, but if I lived there the rainy season wouldn't bother me.

[grahamw48]

What's this erm 'action' in Angeles then ? :Erm:
:D

[Ako Si Jamie]

As if you didn't know! :icon_lol:

[grahamw48]

Blinkin inconvenience to me.... walking along laden with shopping and scantily-clad young ladies :cwm24: trying to drag me into dens of iniquity every 5 yards. :NoNo:

:innocent1:

[RickyR]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
Not sure, but I have 100+ entry stamps into the Philippines since 2006

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
In similar circumstances to Subseastu, I spent around 4+ years of having my home residence in the Philippines and commuting to and from work at sea directly to the Philippines. Started off in an apartment in Marikina (Luzon/Manila), then moved to Cebu.

What's your favourite city in the Phils?
Manila. Whilst most people hate it, I absolutely love Manila. It's so diverse, with so much going on. You are never more then 20 miles for beautiful countryside.

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Home, wherever that may be.

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
So many places, but would love to visit the UNESCO Heritage sites such as the rice terraces in Luzon and underground river in Puerto Princessa

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
Christmas!!!

[DaveW]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
11 times.

If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
Not for more than 3 months
What's your favourite city in the Phils?
Probably Cebu.

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Boracayhttp://filipinaroses.com/images/smilies/xxgrinning-smiley-00xx3.gif

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Coron, Palawanhttp://filipinaroses.com/images/smilies/Wave.gif

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
November then January untill March. For sentimental reasons mainly

[lastlid]

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Coron, Palawan



I have just been reading about Coron, Palawan. A filipinas blog on the place....:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Doc Alan]

If applicable, how many times have you been to the Phils?
Four times, between 1978 ( when I was visiting Manila hospitals ) and 2011, with many countries in between. A fifth visit, including Hong Kong, planned for this year. http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/2012-03-09_31.jpg
If you've lived in the Phils, how long for?
Never, only Malaysia, apart from UK.

What's your favourite city in the Phils?
Manila – especially Roxas Boulevard looking out to Manila Bay at sunset.http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/StGilesview4.jpghttp://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/ManilaBay12.jpg

What's your favourite place in the Phils?
Bohol – been there twice. This is Bolod beach, Panglao. http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/DBR17.jpg

What place/city that you've never been to in the Phils, would you most like to visit?
Surfing at Siargao Island, Northern Mindanao.

What's your favourite time of year in the Phils?
Christmas.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/Greenbelt3.jpg

[Steve.r]

What a dashing chap you were...Oops! still are Alan :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jonnijon]

I live in the Philippines " sigh" such a chaw and the gin is under two quid a bottle, :40__s:

[grahamw48]

You poor chap. :D

[jonnijon]

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