when i was in manila i dreaded each time i had to wait for a cab for many reasons. first, they would choose the location where they are going, not where the passenger is going. second, in the unlikely event of them agreeing without further questions (simply by noding), they want to make sure youd add a little bit more over the meter fare. they seem to say it like its a prerequisite! its just so annoying!
there were a few good taxi drivers i encountered and i tipped them generously as they desrved it.
if its not the traffic theat puts me off driving its the cab drivers! and oh, finidng parking as well and paying flat rate parking fee!