Has anyone tried issuing oneworld fares out of MNL recently? I am looking at starting at a new DONE4 when my current one ends in NRT this July - the NRT pricing seems to have dramatically increased since I last ticketed mine (even taking into account fare increases).

Specifically I'd like more info on the AA GSA in MNL, in relation to:
1) Whether they'd accept credit card payment over the phone, or if not - any other forms of remote payment like wire transfers.

2) Whether they will issue paper tickets in advance without my physical presence as I'd like to lock in all 20 segments immediately since no one knows what's going to happen to reissues after mandatory eticketing.

3) Any special local fees, taxes etc I should be aware of?

I should hasten to add that my other option is the AA GSA in SGN but MNL seems to be more 'well trodden' on FT. The difference is only about A$100 anyway.

And I do need it to be ticketed on AA stock because that's the only way i can apply upgrades to the AA segments. I have no shortage of overwater segments on AA.

Thanks in advanced!