I think this deserves a separate thread.
A lot of other countries preserve their classic films on DVD: Japan, France, the U.S., Sweden, Hong Kong, etc. but the classic films of the Philippines are not given the DVD treatment. Hell, they're not even available on VHS or VCD. To view them, one must hunt them down in libraries and universities and the copies of them are not very good. It's a pity our government or any private companies does not take the time (or money) to preserve our cinematic cultural heritage. I read an article that most, if not all, our silent films are gone forever and that the Juan Tamad films by Manuel Conde, considered by a lot of people to be one of our very best, are also gone depriving future generations from ever viewing them. :'(
I think it's about time we make an effort to have more classic Pinoy films available on DVD's. Like Batch 81, Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag, Himala, Oro Plata Mata, etc. by signing some sort of petition or something. What do you guys think?