Originally Posted by
carpetbagger
When it comes to the question Hyatt or Intercontinental in Manila the answer is Peninsula.
We got an interesting impression and learned a lot about Manila and the Philippines and the colonial times which seems not to have ended. The high security standards were surprising, armed security at every entrance to a shopping mall, security with pump guns at the Intercontinental and even a black labrador was sniffing at the hotel guests.
The taxi from Makati to the airport was 145 PSP plus 20 PSP for the toll. It took 15 minutes.
The scammer with the narcotic investigator uniform gives a good picture of the Philippines.
Bye, bye.
It actually sounds like you didn't learn much at all. From your first post, you seem to have decided that you didn't like it, and then showed no intention of trying to understand the country or its people. A pity, you have missed out on a lot.perhaps some research beforehand might have prepared you better.