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18th July 2013 #1
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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18th July 2013 #2
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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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19th July 2013 #3
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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21st July 2013 #6
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21st July 2013 #7
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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21st July 2013 #8
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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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21st July 2013 #9
Welcome Maurice, cheaper to do as Steve suggested and send cash!
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21st July 2013 #10
welcome to the forum,
i can understand the first, but why the last
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22nd July 2013 #11
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Looks like either another one-post-wonder.............................. or Troll
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22nd July 2013 #12
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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22nd July 2013 #13
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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22nd July 2013 #14
I wasn't talking about the illegal ones, but fair point.
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22nd July 2013 #15
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24th July 2023 #16
Amazon was the answer I was looking for
No winners this time
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26th July 2023 #17
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Is that your coffee over there mate ?
Looks like it's gone cold.
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3rd August 2023 #18
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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