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    New, my introduction

    Hello, my name is Maurice. I visited the Philippines in April this year for the first, and almost certainly the last, time. I met some really fine people there, and I became godfather to a baby girl, so I intend to stay in touch and to fulfil my duties. I also 'know' a couple of Philippine people on Facebook. I found this site while looking for the best way to get some DVDs to Cebu city.


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    Hello Maurice, welcome to the Filipino UK forum

    Glad to see you've signed-up and posted.

    May I ask what took you all the way to the Philippines last April ? and whereabouts in those 7,107 islands did you stay?


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    Welcome....

    Why "probably the first & almost certainly the last time" in Cebu? Given a chance I'd be off on the next plane....


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    Quote Originally Posted by sugcongmo View Post
    Hello, my name is Maurice. I visited the Philippines in April this year for the first, and almost certainly the last, time. I met some really fine people there, and I became godfather to a baby girl, so I intend to stay in touch and to fulfil my duties.
    Maurice ... !

    Quote Originally Posted by highlander01 View Post

    Why "probably the first & almost certainly the last time" in Cebu?
    's what I'd like to ask also ... ... particularly in view of the special connections you made (being a godfather, for example) while across there.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sugcongmo View Post

    I found this site while looking for the best way to get some DVDs to Cebu city.
    ... can't help in that respect, I'm afraid. But I'm sure plenty others here can.


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    hi and welcome, it may be cheaper to send the cash over so they can buy the dvd there, or if there are loads then may be cheaper to get a balikabian box,


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    I'm really not sure that many DVD's sourced here are actually 'playable' on Phils DVD players without some region code jiggery-pokery

    Until recently most players were locked to a specific region.
    I do know that some brands are now offering a multi-region function or even some are region free.

    Not sure how these players handle the PAL/NTSC conversion aspect though.

    Somebody here will know I'm sure


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    Welcome Maurice, cheaper to do as Steve suggested and send cash!


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    welcome to the forum,

    i can understand the first, but why the last


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    Looks like either another one-post-wonder.............................. or Troll


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    Hi.

    Just got back from Cebu.

    There are tons of places there to buy DVDs. Especially the local markets. Very cheap.

    Wonder why its your last visit ? I cant wait to go back.....


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    Quote Originally Posted by cheekee View Post

    There are tons of places there to buy DVDs. Especially the local markets. Very cheap.
    They are illegal

    Think of all the money those filipino actors are losing. Its okay though as they usually move into a much more lucrative profession

    If you plan to buy DVD's in the street or market do not buy one that has just been released as the quality is usually poor. They have usually been copied using a video camera in the cinema. Wait for the movie to be released on DVD as the quality will be much better.

    Wish they would make the price of originals more competitive so the average filipino could buy them. A couple of days wages for a DVD


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    I wasn't talking about the illegal ones, but fair point.


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    Quote Originally Posted by cheekee View Post
    I wasn't talking about the illegal ones, but fair point.
    The ones you looked at were probably illegal! The chances of finding a shop selling original DVD's in the market are zero. A newly released original will cost around 500 pesos.


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    Amazon was the answer I was looking for

    No winners this time


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    Is that your coffee over there mate ?

    Looks like it's gone cold.


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    had a memorable trip to the Philippines and made some lasting connections there. Congratulations on becoming a godfather to a baby girl, that’s a very special role. I’m sure you will stay in touch and support her as she grows up. You also have some Philippine friends on Facebook, that’s great. You can use this site to learn more about the culture, history, and people of the Philippines, as well as to ask questions and get advice from other members. I hope you enjoy being part of this community and find it helpful and friendly.


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