Originally Posted by
ben63
I decided when and where to move from MNL after my arrival: I printed the last step of the online purchase without paying the ticket. Showing clearly the flight number, the destination and the date. It was accepted by both of the check in agent and the immigration officer on the way to Philippines. Or you can buy a refundable ticket on PR however refund process is slow.
Well done! Immigration actually asked you for the return ticket when you arrived? I once had Jetstar insist on seeing one when was on a one-way (bought the cheapest refundable ticket on the spot I could find ex-MNL), but never Philippines immigration officers... One time on NW even the check in agent in Kansas City of all places knew the Philippines policy well, he first asked if I had a visa or return ticket but before I could speak just said don't worry about it, even if you overstay there you just pay a small fee at the airport on departure (which I knew but most airlines don't allow you to use as an exemption of no return ticket) and went on to process my boarding passes.