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Will this be the first time you're flying to MNL? If so, I'll give you some warnings about the airport.[/QUOTE]

Yes, it will. I'll take all the tips you have.
I was able to pick a seat on the upper deck and that seems like a good idea as recommended. A friend also told me people from the lower deck cannot come up so it has a much more quiet and peaceful "club like" feeling.