Davao City beware if you're a smoker.

[keith britten]

Yeah ... I'm sure it would be, Mick. But the reality IS ... ... WHEREVER you go - be it a pub, restaurant or anywhere else, for that matter - you'll ALWAYS find people who enjoy a cigarette after a nice meal (me for one!) - and this is WHY even just a tiny modicum of foresight on the part of dictatorial politicians such as Mayor Duterte (along with those of his ilk, worldwide) wouldn't go amiss!

Surely, it'd make sense to provide comfortable [separate] indoor Areas in bars and/or eateries for folk wishing to indulge their habit.

I was beginning to think that I was the only outcast in this thread, just because the mayor does'nt smoke this stupid law imerges,even the president smokes so where will he gofor a quick drag if he ever comes to Davao. I was down town today for our weekly supplies trip, did I see any designated smoking area's? No. Did I see people smoking down side streets and back alleys? Yes. Lets be fair over this,give us smokers some leaway, even out door smoking area would be fine by me even if it's raining. I've been smoking for 55 years and not about to give up now.I used to enjoy our weekly down town jaunt, get supplies, have a meal, have a fag whenever, now it's a rush to get back home tothe safety ofmy own house again.

[Arthur Little]

Lets be fair over this, give us smokers some leaway,

, Keith ... fairness all round is MY motto! Alas this quality appears to be particularly thin on the ground these days.

I used to enjoy our weekly down town jaunt, get supplies, have a meal, have a fag whenever, now it's a rush to get back home to the safety of my own house again.

... thank God for the sanctuary of our own four walls.

[fred]

I was beginning to think that I was the only outcast in this thread, just because the mayor does'nt smoke this stupid law imerges,even the president smokes so where will he gofor a quick drag if he ever comes to Davao. I was down town today for our weekly supplies trip, did I see any designated smoking area's? No. Did I see people smoking down side streets and back alleys? Yes. Lets be fair over this,give us smokers some leaway, even out door smoking area would be fine by me even if it's raining. I've been smoking for 55 years and not about to give up now.I used to enjoy our weekly down town jaunt, get supplies, have a meal, have a fag whenever, now it's a rush to get back home tothe safety ofmy own house again.

If I was you Keith,I`d seriously consider moving..
No way would I put up with that type of treatment.. Stuff the Mayor IMO,and stuff his laws.

[Terpe]

If I was you Keith,I`d seriously consider moving..
No way would I put up with that type of treatment.. Stuff the Mayor IMO,and stuff his laws.

Coming to an establishment near you soon


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[fred]

Coming to an establishment near you soon


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Fortunately Peter,I live on nearly 4 Hectares of private land...
Within those boundaries I will always be free to do whatever I like..
Anyone I invite onto this private land is most welcome BUT unfortunately they have to adhere to my rules and I cannot abide the new school whingers etc.. They will be politely asked to leave!
Think Woodstock.

[Arthur Little]

Fortunately Peter, I live on nearly 4 Hectares of private land...
Within those boundaries I will always be free to do whatever I like..

... ... NO civic "hectoring" for you, then, Fred.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Mabini? ... seems NOWHERE'S sacred (i.e., safe from the "do gooders") these days. ... not even my wife's birthplace!

So your missus is from Mabini in Negros, Arthur?

[Arthur Little]

So your missus is from Mabini in Negros, Arthur?

, Jamie ... she's from Mabini in Comval Province; I just hadn't realised there was ANOTHER Mabini!

[Arthur Little]

I just hadn't realised there was ANOTHER Mabini!

............................................... one's located in Visayas ... according to Myrna.

[fred]

, Jamie ... she's from Mabini in Comval Province; I just hadn't realised there was ANOTHER Mabini!

I think there are a few places dotted around the P.I called Mabini..
Probably all of them were named after Prime minister and revolutionary,Apolinario Mabini who was in office before the turn of the Century.

[grahamw48]

Yes there are Mabinis all over the Phils, as pointed out by Fred, but the one I always think of is Mabini St in Manila, location of that fine restaurant and live band venue...'Calle 5'. In fact I took my lady there last trip.

Always a variety of great local bands to see for just a small cover charge. Normally 3 or 4 bands in a row, with different styles. How about some head-banging ?

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[Ako Si Jamie]

, Jamie ... she's from Mabini in Comval Province; I just hadn't realised there was ANOTHER Mabini!

I had to look up Comval Province because I've never heard of it. I realise now it's a shortened name of Compostela Valley.

[Arthur Little]

I had to look up Comval Province because I've never heard of it. I realise now it's a shortened name of Compostela Valley.

Yes ... you're RIGHT, of course, Jamie. Myrna had mentioned that in the past. But I'd forgotten.

[London_Manila]

Arthur, i did notice you enjoyed a puff every now and then Due to my irregular connection i was unable to reply at the time.

The smoking ban in Davao/Manila or any other city in the Philippines is public officials seeing the small issues and being totally blind to the bigger issues.
A smoke belching bus/jeep/tricycle probably omits more fumes than 50 smokers and just as harmful!

Yes good point, I am sure that if i walked around Davao city then i could find many more pressing issues other than a few people smoking

[Michael Parnham]

The pub used to be a nice dark place with lots of swearing, sticky carpets and a stench of urine, beer and fags. A real 'home from home'.

You shock me Graham!

[grahamw48]

Only kidding Michael.

In fact, you could probably eat breakfast off my floor.

Just let me have a look...there must some on the carpet somewhere.

[keith britten]

Found a smoking area in the most unlikely place, Davao City Immigration. To the left of the entrance door is a small alley, there you will find 2 chairs and a sand bucket for your stubs. Thank you immigration.

[Moy]

Davao city padayun sa pag uswag

[gWaPito]

Davao city padayun sa pag uswag

Hey Moy.. para sa mas mahusay na ng bansa. Davao ay tumatagal ng isang lead na

[Terpe]

Found a smoking area in the most unlikely place, Davao City Immigration. To the left of the entrance door is a small alley, there you will find 2 chairs and a sand bucket for your stubs. Thank you immigration.

Nice story there Keith ..............

[Moy]

Hey Moy.. para sa mas mahusay na ng bansa. Davao ay tumatagal ng isang lead na

so when you gonna visit devon then my frend am waiting

[gWaPito]

so when you gonna visit devon then my frend am waiting

You will get me shot!!

[andy222]

I hope someone has told the terrorists. I have never seen a smoke free bomb.

[gWaPito]

so when you gonna visit devon then my frend am waiting

You make me laugh

[Moy]

You will get me shot!!

i know what kind a shot you wanted lols