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helene

Seeing a doctor in Manila 2026: costs and insurance?

fmd_goodGreat Shakes Corporation · #insurance #doctor #manila
I'm flying into Manila next month and need to see a doctor about a persistent skin rash while I'm there. Where should I go for that, roughly what does a consultation cost, and do most clinics take int… I'm flying into Manila next month and need to see a doctor about a persistent skin rash while I'm there. Where should I go for that, roughly what does a consultation cost, and do most clinics take international insurance or is cash expected? I'm staying near Makati so anywhere reasonably central works.
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Skin Clinic at Podium, cash first, claim after.

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Image sylviak ·

Fair warning that Podium clinic keeps short hours on Saturdays, I'd call ahead. Cash works but they do take cards over 2,000 pesos in my experience. Budget around 1,500 for the consult plus any creams.

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Image dina ·

Cards also work at Makati Med's derm, same 2k threshold.

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Image katarzyna ·

their card terminal was down when i went so bring physical cash to be safe

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agree, bring pesos & get a receipt for the claim

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makati med is another option & they have a dermatology dept, i think consults are around 1000-2000. bring cash honestly, some clinics take cards but insurance billing is rare so u pay first & claim later

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Image sandy ·

yeah cash first is the safe bet. one thing though, makati med has a separate outpatient building for derm so ask at the main lobby which one, don't wander. consult fee there landed closer to 1,800 for me last year.

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Image dina ·

The Medical City in Ortigas is worth the short trip, they handle foreign patients directly and can bill some international insurers.

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svantje

Best bars in Manila 2026 for a Nurnberg visitor?

fmd_goodNurnberg · #cocktails
I'm flying in from Nurnberg next month and want to know which bars in Manila are actually worth the trip, ideally somewhere with good cocktails around Makati or Poblacion. Also, do most places take ca… I'm flying in from Nurnberg next month and want to know which bars in Manila are actually worth the trip, ideally somewhere with good cocktails around Makati or Poblacion. Also, do most places take card or is it still cash mostly? Any spots where a solo foreigner fits in without it being awkward?
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Oto, Poblacion. Cards fine, cash for tip.

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yeah and most spots around there have a 3am cutoff

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some close at 2 on weeknights tho

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Last call varies by barangay permit too, so don't bank on a strict cutoff everywhere.

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Agree on cards, but bring small bills for the door.

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Image barbli ·

Fair, though a lot of door guys near Kalayaan take GCash now if u don't have change.

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Image hettyriedl ·

Mostly for the motorbike taxis, not bars.

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cash tips go further at the smaller spots

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