Manila Accommodation Options and Safety Concerns

Hi
I may have something that fulfills your accommodation requirements.

If you can accept my "contact request" we can discuss further via private message or phone as I presently reside in Australia.

Safety is a concern worldwide these days and no more of a issue in Manila than say Sydney or Brisbane.

Cheers Pete

Hi there, I lived in manila for 2 years I was assigned there for work. I strongly suggest you rent a car with a driver, It is much safer...daily commuting in manila is a bit hard due to heavy traffic. Well, I am lucky to find a driver there who can speak fluent english and is very reliable. During my stay in manila, I stayed at Rockwell makati, there's lots of expat living there it is a guarded community and everything you need is just walking distance...there's lots of restaurants to choose from and there's also a  mall.The place is good they have nice facilities...swimming pools, gym and park where you can do your morning jog.

HI Abbey, thanks for your advice, will definitely consider Rockwell if I decide to take the position.

No worries...just in case you need a car service or any asistance when you're in manila you can contact my former driver Joel this is his number ***, he's been handling expats from different countries and is very reliable and friendly. Locals in manila are very helpful and friendly just dont trust too much cause some might take advantage.

Hi glove01,

I frequently travel to Manila for business for the past 10 years. From what I see according to your needs and preferences, a condo unit would be ideal for you and your partner, where you can enjoy accessibility to amenities as well as to shops and services that you need.

Ortigas area is a safe place to stay. If you are in search for accommodation, I can recommend to you a friend I know who could just be the right help. You may email her at *** You may also reach her through her mobile: ***. She can help to find you a unit in The Grove by Rockwell in Ortigas which is pretty much the suitable residential community for you in terms of safety and security, proximity to supermarkets, cafes, shops etc., and of course, to your future workplace too.

As for school, your partner may want to consider the University of Asia and the Pacific which is located just within Ortigas.

I myself am a commuter in Metro Manila, and I often use Grab or Uber. In my experience, getting a public transport such as these 2 is not a bad option at all. Drivers are courteous and reliable.

I would say you are in for a good shot in Ortigas area. All the best to you, mate!

Hi mitz.gc, thanks for your reply and valuable information, much appreciated.

Hello, how about Eastwood City......(part of Quezon City) My wife and I will move their soon......

We were their in June.....very nice, good atmosphere with community feel and excellent security.

Cheers
Allan

I have been to Eastwood on numerous occasions to visit a friend and his wife.   Eastwood ,as you say, is a safe vibrant little community on its own.  However, travelling from Eastwood to the airport or even to Makati during the week can be a little torturous !    But for some, it is a great community. 
Leave a note with your contact number.  You might want to meet my friends who live there...

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the reply and info. Yes we noticed the traffic when we travel from Shell Residences at MOA to Eastwood.
Once we live in Eastwood City we plan just to leave Eastwood at weekend when less traffic hehe
My wife plans to look for a call centre job in Eastwood City. She is fluent in English after 7 years in the UK.
I will pm you my number once we are Eastwood.
Thanks a lot 😀
Cheers
Allan

The rooms are too small at Shell Residences and the commercial electricity rates will cost you a bundle. Make sure Eastwood is charging residential electricity rates, and not commercial rates.