UK Driver in the Philippines

[JimOttley]

as cars - 90 days on brit license.

or, unofficially, you got money, you can do wot u want

I know a chap that has been driving in Manila for many years he doesn't even have a licence in his home country, just bribes the police any time he gets stopped.

He has a business there and is not short of cash!

Only had to do it once 500 peso bribe when I hesitated at a junction because the road I was about to turn into turned out to be one way, we got away with it because we were taking the kids to hospital at the time, I let Ana deal with the police and the bribe she is good at that

Jim

[Sophie]

I know a chap that has been driving in Manila for many years he doesn't even have a licence in his home country, just bribes the police any time he gets stopped.

He has a business there and is not short of cash!

Only had to do it once 500 peso bribe when I hesitated at a junction because the road I was about to turn into turned out to be one way, we got away with it because we were taking the kids to hospital at the time, I let Ana deal with the police and the bribe she is good at that

Jim

wow, 500 peso bribe? that's a huge bribe jim, lol......the normal rate there is 100 pesos and this crocodiles are so happy for that amount already, lol

[JimOttley]

wow, 500 peso bribe? that's a huge bribe jim, lol......the normal rate there is 100 pesos and this crocodiles are so happy for that amount already, lol

That was between them Sophie, two cops and it was Manila, the chap I referred to pretty much confirmed that 500 peso was a safe bet for a westerner. Better to err on the high side than to upset them.

I would agree with Tawi's story about the drink driving I've been told about that too.

Other advice was don't carry your UK licence on you because they will try to confiscate it.

Jim

[Fitzy]

I thik I'll stick to the Taxis, and Jeepneys.
Masochist I am not
Glad I started the post
I will pop to Terminal 2 at work tomorrow, and apply for one, just for the sake of having it should i need it, lol


Interesting, tho somewhat scary comments, hehehehehehh
Think I'll let someone else drive me

BTW


I fly to Ozamiz City end November via Cebu.
Emma, and our family as she puts it have been so very excellent, and kind.
I finally think i got it right at last :-)

[somebody]

I thik I'll stick to the Taxis, and Jeepneys.
Masochist I am not
Glad I started the post
I will pop to Terminal 2 at work tomorrow, and apply for one, just for the sake of having it should i need it, lol


Interesting, tho somewhat scary comments, hehehehehehh
Think I'll let someone else drive me

BTW


I fly to Ozamiz City end November via Cebu.
Emma, and our family as she puts it have been so very excellent, and kind.
I finally think i got it right at last :-)

Im guessing every area different but the Wifes Area back in Phill is a large town 2 hours or so away from manila often instead of taking one of the families cars or vans(people carrier to me and you) We hire a Driver and car. Nice new car with a good driver who if from the local town Emma would probably know somehow, if its like my Wifes area.

Why is this handy well when you need a car he turns up otherwise he goes and parks up if you need to be dropped off a particular location. Often we bring the Driver along with us and most are happy to act as a second pair of eyes (ie security) for a free dinner and snacks plus the change from the petrol money.

[JimOttley]

Im guessing every area different but the Wifes Area back in Phill is a large town 2 hours or so away from manila often instead of taking one of the families cars or vans(people carrier to me and you) We hire a Driver and car. Nice new car with a good driver who if from the local town Emma would probably know somehow, if its like my Wifes area.

Why is this handy well when you need a car he turns up otherwise he goes and parks up if you need to be dropped off a particular location. Often we bring the Driver along with us and most are happy to act as a second pair of eyes (ie security) for a free dinner and snacks plus the change from the petrol money.

That's a very good point!


Jim

[Fitzy]

Im guessing every area different but the Wifes Area back in Phill is a large town 2 hours or so away from manila often instead of taking one of the families cars or vans(people carrier to me and you) We hire a Driver and car. Nice new car with a good driver who if from the local town Emma would probably know somehow, if its like my Wifes area.

Why is this handy well when you need a car he turns up otherwise he goes and parks up if you need to be dropped off a particular location. Often we bring the Driver along with us and most are happy to act as a second pair of eyes (ie security) for a free dinner and snacks plus the change from the petrol money.

Thank you, I will ask Emma, and am sure you are right.
On previous visits with my ex, we did exactly that, and invited the driver for dinner, and he was happy, and friendly.

This is the way forward I reckon, and at least I can enjoy a drink or 3

[Sophie]

That was between them Sophie, two cops and it was Manila, the chap I referred to pretty much confirmed that 500 peso was a safe bet for a westerner. Better to err on the high side than to upset them.
Jim

Yeah, i agree with you jim, for a westerner - always over priced, very typical of pinas, sad to say.....

[Tawi2]

I know a chap that has been driving in Manila for many years he doesn't even have a licence in his home country, just bribes the police any time he gets stopped.

He has a business there and is not short of cash!

Only had to do it once 500 peso bribe when I hesitated at a junction because the road I was about to turn into turned out to be one way, we got away with it because we were taking the kids to hospital at the time, I let Ana deal with the police and the bribe she is good at that

Jim

I know a guy over there,curious marital arrangements,in his 50's got a biz on Boracay and in Manila,told me coppers stopped him totally inebriated behind the wheel,waited till he sobered up a bit then took him to a cash machine for an on the spot fine,then let him drive off still under the influence