Safety Please

December 1 was declared World AIDS Day, a day to spread awareness about the disease. Let's all be careful out there. Though this is site that relates to cruising and massage parlors, please don't stop taking precautions. The HIV and AIDS numbers in the Philippines are increasing at a faster pace than before. Be Safe!

Rates

Massage parlor rates can vary from P250 to a high of P700. This refers to the basic in-house rates and does not include additional services like Turkish Bath, Body Scrub, or Aromatherapy. You kinda wonder what the difference will be between a center that charges the low end versus one that is on the upper end. If you are new to the center, request a visit to the cubicles. Get a feel of the center. How's the air conditioning? Are the mattresses sturdy or smelly? If you are going for a Turkish bath, what does the shower look like? Some places are definitely better than others and some on the high range of the pricing do not have much difference with those in the low end. Remember, these prices do not include the tip that you will pay directly to the masseur. Use your best judgment. Take a tour of different places.

Let's be wise and careful out there.

The EROD-TM Triangle

Whatever is your mood or fancy, the E. Rodriguez Jr Ave (EROD) and Tomas Morato (TM) area will keep you happy. There is a club, a bath house and a massage for men.

Club Pink Republic - the club
Fahrenheit Cafe - the bath house
Rondalle Spa - the massage

Though the these place may not meet whatever standards you may have, this triangle of a location can, at least, please you with the option. Have fun!

Club Pink Republic

They claim to have just finished renovation. This is the newest club in the scene. Funny though that is located quite close to definitely not new bath house, Club Bath. Club PR, as they like to call themselves, is a welcome addition to the only two other gay clubs in Manila, Club Government in Makati and Bed in Malate. This is a welcome addition as Quezon City gets to have its own gay club. Northeners can now easily satisfy their impulse urges for some clubbing fun. Club Pink Republic is located on Tomas Morato Avenue near the corner of E. Rodriguez Jr Ave in Quezon City. It is beside a Shell gasoline station.

Equanimity Spa Has Moved

I thought it had closed down. I was close by to where I knew it was located and was utterly disappointed to see a "For Rent" sign on the door. Its sign was gone and the front looked like a abandoned building. I texted the owner to wonder what happened. Where did my favorite masseur go? He replied and said, "we will never close."

They've moved to Kamias Street, closer to EDSA, and in front of a BPI Family Bank. They're quite close to Mr. Earth Spa, which is walking distance from EDSA. Their website is not fully updated but the address is stated as 100A Kamuning Rd, QC (in front of BPI Family Savings Bank and Ten Four Cassava Cake near Edsa). Have a good one!

Freelance Masseurs

Numerous freelance masseurs advertise their services on the net, in e-groups and in blogs. There are two blogs you can check out, The Inner Circle and Spaquarium. Both have pics and contact numbers of the freelance masseur of your choice. The former has a listing of various massage parlors in Metro Manila. Just be careful of meeting up with a masseur not connected with any spa or massage clinic. Some of them could be hustlers or could cheat you out of an agreement. In both websites, they seem to have the same listing of masseurs (even the same series of pics) so it seems that both sites might be run by the same individual. I notices though that the masseurs featured are those that have been advertising their service for quite sometime. It might be safe to assume that these masseurs are, uhm, safe. No guarantee on their looks and service quality. Web pics can be deceiving and service ratings are subjective. Proof is that most masseurs get mixed reviews.

Spa Mondialle

A new spa has arrived. Well, at least it's new to me. This is the first I have heard of it and their website doesn't say much. I called them for directions and they said that they are Scout Reyes Street near the corner of Quezon Avenue. Unfamiliar with the Scout area of streets in Quezon City, I asked further and they said that the main landmark is the Mercury Drug store in the Delta intersection, which means they are around the intersection of Quezon Avenue, Timog Avenue and West Avenue, which used to be called the Delta Circle. Anyway, I have not seen or tried the place so you are on your own here.