The Philippines. What's it like ? Going there soon...

[socal]

Good counterfeit merchandise? You'll be lucky. Lawless roads? To a degree. Nice beaches - they exist but not around Manila the area is one of the biggest rat-holes around, could have changed but I doubt it. The police are definitely corrupt but you would be well advised to steer clear of them or you might become one of their 'victims.' I can't comment on pharmacies outside Manila. Should you be serious about that last sentence you are on to a loser straight away. I would tell you why but given your responses so far it seems futile.

Please tell. Please tell me why renting out jet skiis is a loser.

[Panama Hat]

Please tell. Please tell me why renting out jet skiis is a loser.

[Ronin]

Please tell. Please tell me why renting out jet skiis is a loser.

I would imagine you would need staff to run your venture but do you know what happens when you try to employ locals (I doubt you will be able to employ other foreigners)? There is good information in that link I supplied but it appears you ignore it at every mention. Do you know how much competition you will have? Do you know the Philippine tax structure which is complex and rigid? Have you examined what kind of a market there will be? I don't think so. Besides most businesses are long established and I doubt you will be able to compete given what appears a small market. There are not many areas where jet-skiing is allowed and where it is, is mostly away from the tourist areas. Time to do some research Socal or your heart and your wallet will soon ache.

[serrollt]

Don't listen to all the negativity, socal. Seriously.
The Phils welcome foreign investment and entrepreneurs, not much red tape unlike LoS or the nanny states.

Head to one of the popular beaches for a holiday, go for a partnership with one of the local Phili resort/restaurant owners with beach access, buy 10 jet skis to start with - the biggest business pulls most punters - and watch the money roll in while you relax.
You don't even have to be there yourself - delegate, let the flipos run an efficient source of income - you'll be safe if a contract is signed with lawyers involved, maybe a local police commander as witness.

[socal]

Where is a good place to get married in Fils ? Beach with jet skiis is a requirement

[socal]

I would imagine you would need staff to run your venture but do you know what happens when you try to employ locals (I doubt you will be able to employ other foreigners)? There is good information in that link I supplied but it appears you ignore it at every mention. Do you know how much competition you will have? Do you know the Philippine tax structure which is complex and rigid? Have you examined what kind of a market there will be? I don't think so. Besides most businesses are long established and I doubt you will be able to compete given what appears a small market. There are not many areas where jet-skiing is allowed and where it is, is mostly away from the tourist areas. Time to do some research Socal or your heart and your wallet will soon ache.

As if hiring nanny state deadbeats is any easier.

[Ronin]

As if hiring nanny state deadbeats is any easier.

Well I am sorry to p*** on your bonfire but in fact it is. Your post shows you have not done one iota of research but then what do I care if you get burned? Now just a minute didn't you ask what it's like going to The Philippines and now dismiss every worthwhile piece of information? Research Socal Research!

[Ronin]

Where is a good place to get married in Fils ? Beach with jet skiis is a requirement

[serrollt]

Now just a minute didn't you ask what it's like going to The Philippines and now dismiss every worthwhile piece of information?

Yep.

Let him burn... looking forward to all the whining and complaining threads after the trip - with pics please!

[socal]

Well I am sorry to p*** on your bonfire but in fact it is. Your post shows you have not done one iota of research but then what do I care if you get burned? Now just a minute didn't you ask what it's like going to The Philippines and now dismiss every worthwhile piece of information? Research Socal Research!

Go fcuk yourself it is

Are you insane ? Workers in nanny states have way more petty rights. They can sue employers for sexism, racism, petty harassment ect. Women can get jobs just to milk their maternity leave. Men can also milk maternity leave. You are opening yourself up to a world of risk and grief when you hire a nanny state deadbeat.

[socal]

i put that in there just for a dick like you who would actually take it seriously

[Ronin]

Go fcuk yourself it is

Are you insane ? Workers in nanny states have way more petty rights. They can sue employers for sexism, racism, petty harassment ect. Women can get jobs just to milk their maternity leave. Men can also milk maternity leave. You are opening yourself up to a world of risk and grief when you hire a nanny state deadbeat.

Shows how damned thick you are, the issue isn't about workers rights - more like the way they will behave of which you know nothing and are not in the least interested in looking up - go burn in hell Socal you will have nobody to blame but yourself. Why shouldn't somebody somebody sue for sexism, racism, harassment? They are all crimes or maybe you don't believe in a civilized society but then The Philippines isn't as you are sure to find out.

[Ronin]

i put that in there just for a dick like you who would actually take it seriously

Just trying to move the goal post having shown yourself to be the twat you are.

[Bonglek]

In the PI you won't likely see much of that but you might get robbed. (I never was)

I was....four times in two days and then again properly a fifth time on my birthday a few weeks later..

1st time had my pocket picked on the bus from the airport into town. Only an empty spectacles case put there as a giveaway to pick pockets so no loss there.

2nd time , 800 baht stolen from my passport pouch IN THE HOTELS SAFE !! Scummy hotel and I forgot to list the 800 baht on the list of things in said pouch. Amazingly...100 dollars was untouched.

3rd time....gang of kids surrounded me and attempted to pull my cheap watch off my wrist. Fail..but nice try.

4th time attempted pick pocket in back of jeepney. Guy next to you sits still whilst his friend next to him reaches around back for a grope. Another fail and almost a punch up as they made their escape.

5th time. Drunk on birthday and took two street walkers. BINGO....cleaned me out of $ 150 all bar a peso. They had a sense of humour. Luckily , German friend lent me some cash until I got more sent.

Be carefull in low life areas !!

[socal]

Shows how damned thick you are, the issue isn't about workers rights - more like the way they will behave of which you know nothing and are not in the least interested in looking up - go burn in hell Socal you will have nobody to blame but yourself. Why shouldn't somebody somebody sue for sexism, racism, harassment? They are all crimes or maybe you don't believe in a civilized society but then The Philippines isn't as you are sure to find out.

As if the nanny state deadbeats have good conduct and work ethic. You don't even know that it's no diffrent anywhere else. You've obviously never hired anyone. In fact you just outed yourself as one of them. You are part of the problem