Invitation to the Philippines

Duelists out there, I am inviting people from all over the world to challenge our meta, and see for yourselves if it is potent or not. I figured out that people in the US are willing to travel great distances for SJCs and other events anyway. Why not take a long journey to the East and test your skill and beliefs in the Philippine meta? After wards, you can continue your trip to the other parts of the Asian countries, including Japan, to continue and hone your abilities and for the experience? Sounds fun right?

In light of this, I will be answering any queries you might want to know before you plan your long journey here regarding our meta, the community or anything you might have in mind that you wish to know about the country.

I will post up the frequently asked questions, and questions you might have that are not posted here can be e-mail to camille7688@yahoo.com. You can also use an Instant Messenger Program and communicate with me there as well. I will try with all my the best of my knowledge and understanding as possible to answer your question(s).

Frequently Asked Questions
1. I heard that your country is struggling with wars, internal conflict and strife. It's unsafe in your country.
The Philippines is segregated in three main areas. The capital, Manila, is located in Luzon. All the strife and conflicts you see in your newspapers and TV happen in Mindanao, which is over ten thousand miles from the capital, Manila. While poverty is still present, in the tourist areas, which the locals is near anyway, these are almost non-existent. If there are insurgents present, the worst you can encounter are pickpockets, which are very rare anyways, at least in crowded areas like Malls.


Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is very far off from all the terror and conflict, which happens in Mindanao.

2. How is the English there?
Almost everyone is English literate. At the very least they can understand English. At best they can converse with you fluently and without problems at all. More than three fourths of the players in the locals can speak English.

3. What are the things you need to be able to go?
First, a Philippine VISA. Getting one isn't too hard. Obviously you'll be needing a plane ticket as well. Ask your local travel agency for this, or if you're still not in the proper age, ask your guardian.

3. How about cuisine? Any suggestions on where to dine?
Based on my experience, restaurants in the Philippines serve better Chinese food compared to the US. But if you don't believe me, Ruby Tuesday's, TGI Fridays, Burgoo and all those casual American family restaurants are present in the same mall in which the locals are located.

4. Any good suggestions for lodging?
If you come in a tight budget and just for Yu-Gi-Oh!, then you can stay at the Crown Plaza of Robinson's Galleria. Details can be found here.

Why there? It is conveniently in the same building with the locals. Literally you only have to go down one escalator from the lobby of the Hotel to the locals. Very convenient right? Plus the fact that its literally connected to the mall-means dining, gifts and everything else is taken care of.

I'll post the next series of FAQ later or tomorrow. Just a reminder, any additional concerns are welcome. Just IM or e-mail me at camille7688@yahoo.com.