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(Obviously I reduced it from the original - this one gives the same results as the one with the black bar in most search engines. Just wanted to point out that the black bar isn't too effective.)

Enhance.

 

[ULTROS!]

Filipino GAFfer here born and living somewhere in Muntinlupa City.

To be honest I'm not super fond of the Filipino food but I go wild on the desserts.

Since we're posting who's hot/etc. well:

 

[DonMigs85]

By the way guys, Pugad Baboy 23 came out recently. Please buy it!

 

[ULTROS!]

I always thought Pugad Baboy was dead (after Ramos' presidential days). I've been reading them more than Archie when I take a dump.

Glad to hear it's still alive until now.

 

[DonMigs85]

Yup, the author has always had a daily strip in Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Right now PB23 is only available at Comic Quest but eventually National will get them too.
Lots of gaming references in this one.

 

[midonnay]

How about lechon kawali?

oh my.... :O

edit: googled the recipe..... seems amazingly easy to make *thumbsup*

 

[Alien Manobo]

QC-GAF checking in.

I love Kare-Kare with or without bagoong (shrimp paste).

Since we have a few from Manila here, do you guys know of any other game shops that sell legit games aside from DataBlitz and I-Tech/Mr.Dynamic?

I'm asking because I had the urge to buy Deus Ex 3 Aug Ed./CE when it released on the 23rd. Since I buy my games from DBlitz, I was crushed to find out they didn't have it nor did I-Tech/Mr.Dynamic at that time. Eventually I-Tech got the R3 version for P2190 a few days before DBlitz (R3 P1800++). Already bought my R3 version from DataBlitz, still I'm a bit pissed that they couldn't get the Augmented Edition.

My Google-Fu failed me searching for other stores, so it would be cool if we can get a list going for other alternatives.

EDIT:

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I don't know why but I have the dorkiest crush on Anne Curtis.

 

[DonMigs85]

Those are pretty much the only good gaming retail stores in the country, unless you're ok with Toy Kingdom's insane prices.

 

[Alien Manobo]

Those are pretty much the only good gaming retail stores in the country, unless you're ok with Toy Kingdom's insane prices.

I was ready to dip into their overpriced games if they did have the Augmented Edition, I called and they didn't even know what I was talking about. *lulz on me*

 

[3JORN]

I was ready to dip into their overpriced games if they did have the Augmented Edition, I called and they didn't even know what I was talking about. *lulz on me*

hahaha...sorry Datablitz and the GrennHills guys are all I know too

 

[ULTROS!]

Those are pretty much the only good gaming retail stores in the country, unless you're ok with Toy Kingdom's insane prices.

If it ain't Datablitz/iTech, it's going to cost P3000+ ($70++).

I mean seriously, I saw a copy of FFXIII greatest hits in some random store costing P3000 whereas FFXIII greatest hits in DataBlitz is less than half of P3000.

 

[DonMigs85]

Sometimes DB's prices are even a bit lower than in the US, and not just for R3 copies. I think the Mafia may be involved somehow.

 

[goober]

Filipino-Gaf checking in! Born in the US, but parents are Filipino (mom from Aritao, dad from Quezon City) ye

 

[Alien Manobo]

I was talking to my friend about this during my 4 day ordeal of searching for DE:HR and it seems that we're SOL if these two stores doesn't have or won't carry a specific title (Xenoblade:C Dblitz not importing PAL releases) that our only option is via online retailers.

Pipe-Dream: Start my own game store.

Spoiler

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[dentoomw]

Representing JALAPENO-GAF (lol) I'm only half Filipino but I was born and raised in Manila. Still here actually hooray typhoons.

I was able to get a copy of Deus Ex (Limited Ed.) at Datablitz Shang yesterday. I told them to give me a call though if and when they get an Augmented Edition in.

They have it available on Play-Asia though for 360/PS3. Available soon for PC.

 

[SonicX_Zero]

I was hoping Jsnepo would show up.lol

Anyway some Petra Mahalimuyak thrown in here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL4gS6G_WfE

 

[Alien Manobo]

I was hoping Jsnepo would show up.lol

Anyway some Petra Mahalimuyak thrown in here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL4gS6G_WfE

hahahaha

"sinampal ako ng girlfriend ko nung pinapanood ko to! thumbs up for you petra! "

I would've experienced the same thing if I still was with my ex.

 

[AwesomeSauce]

I have no idea how my grandma can watch TFC 24/7.

Spoiler

bless her soul she is 90 years young

 

[Verano]

Im 1/5th filipino since grandpa is from Mexico and is of filipino descent .
Kumusta ka cabrones!

 

[Karakato_001]

Pinoy-Gaf here from Mandaluyong City. Been a long time lurker on this site and I just joined recently. I'm relieved and surprised to see this many Filipino users.

I see some of my favorite dishes, but the my personal favorite dish is the Giniling which is similar to Arroz a la Cubana.

 

[ULTROS!]

These will always be my favorites:

 

[Alien Manobo]

I'm having this right now:

Champorado and Tuyo (chocolate rice pudding/porridge and dried fish) so good during rainy days.

 

[Rice-Eater]

I'm not Filipino but I have a question if you guys don't mind answering. Do most Filipinos consider themselves Asian or Pacific Islander? I've heard different answers from different Filipinos and I was just curious what Filipino-GAF had to say.

 

[ULTROS!]

I have a few random questions:

1. How big is the gaming community in the Philippines as compared to the other countries in Southeast Asia?

2. To those non-Filipinos who've been to (or just stayed in) the Philippines, what's opinion on the country? (sorry, I'm just surveying results for unbiased opinions for a report that i have to do )

 

[Jamesfrom818]

I'm not Filipino but I have a question if you guys don't mind answering. Do most Filipinos consider themselves Asian or Pacific Islander? I've heard different answers from different Filipinos and I was just curious what Filipino-GAF had to say.

Most check boxes in the US list Filipinos under Asian. Sometimes we also get our own check box.

 

[tubster68]

Sorry gaf, just another Male filipino here.

Born in Cavite, moved here in B.C. Canada 12 years ago. Can still speak and write perfectly.

What i miss the most?
Isaw:

Taho:

 

[Alien Manobo]

I'm not Filipino but I have a question if you guys don't mind answering. Do most Filipinos consider themselves Asian or Pacific Islander? I've heard different answers from different Filipinos and I was just curious what Filipino-GAF had to say.

I'm not an expert about PC topics but for me, if I'm born and raised in Asia (which I am) I'll consider my self Asian, if I'm of Filipino descent and was born in Hawaii, I'll consider myself P.I.

Then again, why do Philippines participate in Asian Games if we're not Asian. My mind is full of fuck right now.

 

[Wazzim]

No Filipino but I have met tons of them on internet sites and have a couple on MSN, I do have a question I never really asked: Why are there so many Filipino people on english (gaming) forums? They all seem to speak/write good english too.

 

[ULTROS!]

No Filipino but I have met tons of them on internet sites and have a couple on MSN, I do have a question I never really asked: Why are there so many Filipino people on english (gaming) forums? They all seem to speak/write good english too.

Because English and Filipino are our primary languages.

In Philippine private schools, the defacto language used is English unless it's history (which I believe has changed to English now) and Filipino language class.

 

[Jamesfrom818]

Because English and Filipino are our main languages.

And call centers for American customers are huge there too

 

[Alien Manobo]

Because English and Filipino are our primary languages.

In Philippine private schools, the defacto language used is English unless it's history (which I believe has changed to English now) and Filipino language class.

I think I still haven't seen a Filipino on GAF use the word "of" instead of "have", "then" instead of "than".

But then again, we have these:

Taken during a trip to Binondo a few months back.

 

[dentoomw]

1. How big is the gaming community in the Philippines as compared to the other countries in Southeast Asia?

I'd say the community is comparable or possibly larger, but much more isolated due to the comparatively bad internet in the country. It's majority PC centric (normally in 'net cafes), with the most popular games being DOTA and the various Korean MMOG's that have been localized. I also believe there's still a good regular Arcade crowd for fighters (primarily Tekken) and dance / rhythm games. The community is also much younger, a larger portion being high schoolers and college students.

 

[ULTROS!]

Speaking of Filipino Engrish:

 

[Bad_Boy]

my kids will be 25% filipino, if that counts.

 

[Samoora]

pinoy gaf! only half here but lived in cebu for a few years any bisdaks in the house?

 

[Jamesfrom818]

Speaking of Filipino Engrish:

I blame Chiz Curls (they're my favorite...cheesy treat!)

 

[Alien Manobo]

Add these to your list:

Cafeteria near the Lourdes Grotto.

 

[SonicX_Zero]

pinoy gaf! only half here but lived in cebu for a few years any bisdaks in the house?

Maayong Gabii! Not from Cebu though. =x

Yum!

 

[Quick]

Taho:

Fuck you for posting that. I want some.

Because English and Filipino are our primary languages.

In Philippine private schools, the defacto language used is English unless it's history (which I believe has changed to English now) and Filipino language class.

I went to a private school there before moving here. My school focused on English, with tagalog spoken during break times, Filipino language class, and History class (which now seems to have been changed to English). There are signs everywhere saying that English is the primary language of the school and should be the language spoken among students.

I had a white friend, who I met in kindergarten. It was interesting to see him progress in speaking Tagalog fluently through the years. Hell, the guy probably speaks it better than I do now.

 

[faridmon]

always wanted to visit the country. Can you tell me more about it people. Is it great to live in?

 

[ciD_Vain]

Hello fellow Filipino GAFers! I was born in Ilocos Norte and moved here when i was three. I still understand Ilokano fluently, i can't speak it very well though. I don't know Tagalog.

 

[Quick]

always wanted to visit the country. Can you tell me more about it people. Is it great to live in?

Depends on how much money you have and where you plan to live. You can live as comfortably as your income allows, basically.

In my opinion, it's a great place to visit (dependent on where you visit), but living there is another story. Not necessarily bad, but as I said above, you can be as comfortable as you want as long as you have the money.

 

[Brinbe]

Checking in! Was born in Makati, but moved to Toronto when I was two. Can't speak Tagalog well, but at the very least, I can understand it perfectly.

 

[faridmon]

Depends on how much money you have and where you plan to live. You can live as comfortably as your income allows, basically.

In my opinion, it's a great place to visit (dependent on where you visit), but living there is another story. Not necessarily bad, but as I said above, you can be as comfortable as you want as long as you have the money.

But this could be said every place in the world, NO? I mean, you will comfortable if you have the money to attain that comfort. Perhaps you are talking about the Grimy feel to the country?

 

[Quick]

But this could be said every place in the world, NO? I mean, you will comfortable if you have the money to attain that comfort. Perhaps you are talking about the Grimy feel to the country?

Yes, that's what I mean. I should've clarified that. You're either living in a nice house/condo/apartment, or you're in the ghetto, which is worse than it is in North America.

 

[DonMigs85]

The thing about the country is you can have grimy poor areas right next to clean, fancy gated subdivisions or condominiums. In Makati though, they try to cover up all the unfortunate realities as much as they can.

 

[faridmon]

Yes, that's what I mean. I should've clarified that. You're either living in a nice house/condo/apartment, or you're in the ghetto, which is worse than it is in North America.

Ah, that makes more sense. well I lived in a different countries in Middle East so I am sort of used to that type of living where the class difference is quite broad. What about thier people? are they friendly or are they like the arba, horrible people (horrible in a sense that it is quite challanging to get along with them) just because the atmosphere and the harsh environment?

 

[Quick]

The thing about the country is you can have grimy poor areas right next to clean, fancy gated subdivisions or condominiums. In Makati though, they try to cover up all the unfortunate realities as much as they can.

Yeah. I had to stay in Makati when I came back to visit a couple of years ago, and to the average tourist, things look fine. It's when you suddenly see the poor begging (including kids) that makes you think otherwise. Then you get on the highway, and on a higher road/bridge, and you see the slums.

On my first night visiting, I went to the convenience store and suddenly, two kids were begging and actually walked inside with me, got ice cream and asked me to buy it for them. The store clerk shooed them away, but I felt terrible and awkward.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Ah, Filipinos: The Black People of Asia™.

My wife is from Cebu. I'm Bulgarian, so we both have lots of delicious foods in our cultures. It's awesome.

 

[Quick]

I had homemade lumpia a few days ago.

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