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Risk of theft in the Philippine
04-01-2018, 02:45 PM
I'll be running around the Philippine for a while this summer and I'm wondering about theft. Not the pick pockets, but breaking into apartments and hotels theft.
The thing is, I'll be renewing all my Apple gear and it is going to cost around ~7.000USD. So I don't want to be unhappy about finding my laptop/ipad/iphone stolen.
I'll be booking relatively decent properties in Manila, Angeles and Cebu. Price budget around $40-70/day.
Should I be worried about apartment/hotel theft or is it a rare occurrence?
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04-01-2018, 03:24 PM
Stick with condos. Not seedy hostel types. Most have guards on the premises, as well as a receptionist upon entrance. You're far more likely to get robbed by a girl that you invited to stay for the night(who usually needs ID to check in), over a break-in. Even then, when your guest takes off many places require the receptionist to call your room to confirm your guest is leaving. Getting my condo robbed would be the least of my worries.
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04-01-2018, 03:27 PM
If you're staying at a nice place you'll be fine unless you're a shady person hanging out with shady people.
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04-01-2018, 06:56 PM
You will be fine in a condo as others have said, but out and about can be a risk, especially outside green zones in Manilla.
But you have travel insurance, right?
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04-01-2018, 07:13 PM
Looks like someone stole your letter “s” from Philippines.
Take care of those titties for me.
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04-01-2018, 09:37 PM
Angeles City.
No shady stuff.
Pick one.
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04-02-2018, 01:00 AM
Consider the mental cost of hauling $7000 worth of gear around a country where the overwhelming majority of people is very poor. You're going to step over mothers with children sleeping on the streets with $7000 of Apple products in your backpack?
If a poor girl who banged me once or twice tried to take my MacBook on the way out, I'd almost applaud her for trying to improve her financial situation.
Lock your stuff up.
Get a steel cable that you can use to lock closet doors with open handles.
Alternatively, you can aim to be such a great experience for the girls that they would never consider robbing you.
Share a good time with them. Talk about life in the West. Make them cum like little baby gorillas.
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04-02-2018, 01:50 AM
It's not hard in Manila to stay in upmarket condos, only go places in a Grab (no more Uber!), and never be in an environment where you are at risk. It's a bit harder to stay in that bubble in Cebu and probably impossible in Angeles. And if you don't have experience in the Philippines, you might slip up and find yourself walking down a shady street at night with your expensive gear. Don't take a jeepney with your gear.
I've never had issues with girls taking my stuff, but it's not impossible. If there's a brand new girl in your bed and she's not from a good background, be aware. I've taken a shower with the bathroom door open for that reason before.
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04-02-2018, 01:54 AM
^ What's wrong with Uber nowdays?
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04-02-2018, 05:05 AM
I'll not be taking my gear outside only when moving from hotels (3 or 4 times). Obviously, no one will be able to tell that I have Apple gear except for my iPhone if I needed maps? Only exception is in manilla/makati where I plan to go to starbucks and get some stuff done on the laptop.
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04-02-2018, 11:58 AM
I'm now 19 days in Manila and I never felt unsafe. I reckon what spaniard says: There are armed guards and you have somebody at the reception to ask their ID if they are not entering with you.
However, Girls who come to your condo, Always keep an eye on them. I've had a girl sniffing into my stuff when I was just going to the fridge to get some drinks. Now, I always hide my passport and wallet and some other important documents.
If you're in manila now as well and want to meet up, send me a PM.
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04-02-2018, 12:15 PM
@SpursFan I remember you making a thread a while ago looking for advice on moving abroad and going to Asia, it would be nice to have an update!
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04-02-2018, 12:31 PM
@ the - dream i'll give an update soon.