It does have to be said that Recto Station and the surrounding area are a bit grim and I was on high alert.

The first taxi I hailed wanted P500
I said no
he said P400
I said no
Then P300, then P200 then P100
I told him no no no and told him to go away

The next taxi asked P150
Still a bit high, but I was happy to pay just to get out of Recto