OK, so I'm back from my two week trip to the Philippines. Here are my observations:
Burgos Street: I hit this only once and found it to be pretty frustrating to explore as a solo traveler. I wasn't worried about safety (I'm capable enough in that regard and I keep my wits about me whenever I travel), but I got constantly pestered by people wherever I went. You can't just walk around casually...you're constantly accosted by people trying to sell you Cialis, cheap shit, or whatever. Going into the various bars was frustrating as well...one step inside and you're literally swarmed with women pawing at you, trying to get you to buy them lady drinks. I tried to be a nice guy about it but it literally got to a point at one place where I had to physically remove some of them from my arms and all but scream at them to leave me alone. I saw groups of guys who were having an easier time of it...the gals must zone in on solo guys as easy pickings.
Anyways, I settled on two gals at Rogue's. The bar fine was cheaper there and they seemed as good as any of the other gals that I met. When I got back to the hotel and started playing, they changed their tune about what was available for the price that we agreed upon. I kicked them out after only one session, disgusted with them. Those gals, along with the fact that I didn't enjoy Burgos street itself, almost soured me on doing any playing at all over there.
A few days later, I tried Manila Courtesans (link provided in another post in the thread). That went really slick, and I ended up getting Sasha at my hotel for a few hours of fun. She matched her pictures and was a lot of fun in bed, although her attitude was kinda goofy. Regardless, it was as successful session and I was happy. I'd recommend them to anyone else who gets tired of the Burgos street shit.
However, I DID find an alternative to Burgos street towards the end of my trip. I went out exploring one night around my hotel and hit the Greenbelt Mall. At Greenbelt 3, there's a courtyard with a Starbucks and a few other restaurants that kinda comes alive late at night (I was there around 11pm). The place is full of freelancers looking for action, most of whom were much better looking than the gals at Burgos street. They weren't as pushy, either. I didn't pull any girls from here, but I had fun chatting them up while hanging out in the courtyard.
Anyways, there you go. I suspect that Burgos street would be a lot more fun in a group than solo.