I am moving there in September, I am looking for an average  Condo in Cebu, anyone have any thing  you can tell me about the  culture the cost the people the  boys best places  to  go to meet Guys . How much is a flight to Pattaya from there? Does anyone know anyone that they know personally that can help me  find a place  get set up and  possibly a Realtor there  that rents condos on a  month lease. I don't need to buy I have a Good home here.

Wesley

Wesley wrote:

How much is a flight to Pattaya from there?

I don't think there are any non-stops from Cebu to Pattaya.

But try the budget carrier Cebu Pacific for cheap fares between Thailand the Philippines.

Even in its heyday during the 1970s and up to the fall of Marcos in the Philippines, everyone seemed to avoid Cebu.  I am guessing you have to go for work or some other reason above and beyond any innate desirability you think the place possesses.  

I have had four European friends murdered in the post-Marcos Philippines all of whom were long time residents of the country and old Asia hands on top of that.  The only other country that can compare with regard to my loss of friends by homicide is Brazil.

The excellent blogger of "Gay Boy Thailand" not too long ago had thought of doing a "visa run" to the Philippines until a flood of posters, some huge number of them, warned him away with their personal tales of murder and mayhem.  

That said, I find the Pinoy boys quite beautiful, but having no idea what your tastes run toward cannot advise in that regard.  

Always remember that the Philippines is the most dangerous country in Asia according to those who are widely traveled.  If you don't have the name of someone you can fully trust going into the country, I would be very circumspect in all my dealings and this should begin from the moment you land at the airport.  Consider every step you make to be potentially fraught with peril.

Good Luck!

Manila is ok , just avoid the area of Tondo l was adviced by some philly online friends,   and Wes if u get murdered in some other part of Manila don't blame me ok  it's just what they told me.

Hi
As RawSugar said it not the best place to live, yes I have been to Cebu and I don't think I will be going back anytime soon,
Having said that there is some nice people there and i was lucky i met a nice guy who i think you would be able to trust.
Also there is 2 or 3 boy bars but they a hard to find and you would need somebody to show you where they are, most of the boy there are in fact not boys but real men types.
I was there for a week and I can tell you i had enough of it, so if you are going to live there all I can say is better you than me.

Keep us posted on developments. I hope there are others as interested but your posts on how it goes would be great.

anakot wrote:

Keep us posted on developments. I hope there are others as interested but your posts on how it goes would be great.

This is a great idea.  Yes, by all means keep us informed of your experiences in Cebu.  
Of course, the great imponderable is that we all have somewhat different tastes.  An attention to detail would be appreciated.

Wesley wrote:

I am moving there in September, I am looking for an average  Condo in Cebu, anyone have any thing  you can tell me about the  culture the cost the people the  boys best places  to  go to meet Guys . How much is a flight to Pattaya from there? Does anyone know anyone that they know personally that can help me  find a place  get set up and  possibly a Realtor there  that rents condos on a  month lease. I don't need to buy I have a Good home here.

Wesley

The best advice you can get is from the locals

www.guys4men.com is a gay video chat room with mainly pinoy boys, who are not shy. At busy times there are 3 chatrooms open each with 100 users. You need to register and once done, sign into XXX chat. Early mornings you get a lot of boys looking for fun.

There is a personal section where you should announce you are coming, your interests and what you are looking for. Put your country down as Philipines and your ETA.

I managed somehow to survive Kyrgyzstan and they absolutely hated Americans, I am not to scared of  getting  killed as I am being lonely since I had a long  time  Bf in Kyrgyzstan who was quite a wonderful person. However, the government has made it almost impossible to work there as an American and it has become more and more unsafe the longer we stay in Iraq. Being Muslim it was never  really  open to Americans but, until recently they put up with  us. So, on to another place to  go and work. My hopes were to get a bit closer to Thailand so that more  frequent  trips could be made. My first   months will be in Cebu, however, my  plans are to set up business in Manila while I stay close to a friend in Cebu that has been there  15  years to get an idea of the culture  the people and the boys. I will certainly  keep you posted. Also, if  the  fights are correct a flight from Cebu to Manila is no more than a flight to  Chaing Mai from Bkk. So, your information has been interesting and I hope to see you all soon. Surely part of my reason for setting up shop there was to get closer to Thailand for more frequent  trips.

Wesley

Just back from 5 weeks in the Philippines.
Spent a little more than a week in Cebu. My first trip there.
I love the Countryside Towns, so Cebu and Manila are TOO BIG for me.
If I where going to settle in the Phills I would go to Cagayan de Oro City.
It is a beautiful place. Peaceful, with lots of nice guys and good business opportunities.
(If you want to open a restaurant, I can set you up with a friend. )
 
The advantage of Cebu is the ease of access to other Cities in Asia.
Cebu Pacific now flies direct to Bangkok and Hong Kong. Many other airlines now do the same.
Cebu does have some GAY Nightlife. Went to two Discos; PASEO - Mixed and NUMERO UNO - Very much for MEN.
Pinoys take some getting used to. Their Catholic background is a Millstone!!! But personally they are sweet and SEXY.
Best way to meet is on www.gays4men.com and www.gayromeo.com. More serious Guys post on www.dragoncastle.net.
But my freinds tell me that site is rejecting new memberships from the Philippines.

SO...
Good and enjoy!! Let us know what a job there is like. Hope it is not one of the 5 Month Contracts!!!

The webmaster of Dragoncastle.net tells me that they are accepting memberships from the Philippines, but are closely vetting them and reject more than half. He says its because of the high level of abuse by some filippinos - false email addresses, false information, posting other people's photos, asking members for money etc.

That is a PINOY!!
No problem asking for help...
But I find the guys on Dragoncastle to be much more serious.
So I Thank the Webmaster for his efforts!!!

I really did not say much about Cebu.
There are some beautiful areas. The Business Park at Ayala Center is very modern. Equal to anything in the US.
And if you go up the mountain there is a subdivision named Beverly Hills. BIG GATED houses.
In the UPTOWN area near Fuente Circle, there is the Crown Regency Hotel and Condos under construction. Looks very nice!!
And of course, the wonderful thing about the Philippines is English is the second language. So much easier to get to know the Guys there.

I love to visit!!! Just not in SUMMER...

yes my Friend Tells4 me they are not afraid to ask for money, However, I found the Thai are not bashful about this either if they feel like they know you well enough.

However, if the  dollar continues to plunge, we will all be as poor as they are. I think I should move to Europe or Back to the mother country of the  Queen.

Wes

Wesley please keep us posted on your move.  I also am thinking about this move as the visa situation in thailand is a pain as well as the owning restrictions.  I am thinking more of Manila or Baguio as possible places to relocate.   I have heard that the philippines is dangerous but thialand has also gotten more dangerous.   You might try www.guys4men.com  for contacts.  Lost of guys on line from the philippines there.

Are there no restrictions on foreigners owning land in the Philippines?