Yesterday, while scanning the channels from my TV, I was surprised after I saw the name Sankaku Complex. So I then watched eagerly to learn what it is about. But then, I was shocked to hear that SanCon is about to be banned here in the Philippines. The cause is that, SanCon is not providing more articles about the Philippines. “There is an unfair share of the Pie for the Philippines. Sankaku Complex is racist”, says DITI (Department of Internet Trade Industry) secretary, Juan dela Cruz.
On April 1, 2009, at exactly 1pm, Sankaku Complex will be blocked through out the Luzon Island, and at 6pm Visayas and Mindanao will follow. Internet Analyst say, that they don’t need and would not miss Sankaku Complex after it is blocked.
“It hasn’t been a year, but Sankaku Complex, the new website about anime and otaku culture is gaining reputation as a source of Asian news and trends. But sad to say, Philippines is not included in Asia. From the recent news about that Hong-Kong magazine incident, we can see that there is so much discrimination of Filipinos.
There is an unfair share of the Pie for the Philippines. Sankaku Complex is racist, there are far more otaku related news in the Philippines, why aren’t those being posted as content? There are much more lolicon related cases in the Philippines, but why isn’t it being discussed there? Where is our fair share of the Internet?
Without further hesitation, we will be blocking Sankaku Complex here in the Philippines. We would not miss it, Please go back to 4chan for better anime and otaku related updates”
- Juan Dela Cruz
In my part, as an avid reader of SanCon content, I’m very much against this blocking. I’m in rage as why they did not first consent the Internet users of the Philippines. now I’m just hoping that this could be avoided
A similar situation is also happening in Singapore, Danny Choo is banned. More details on the link.
Why is such occurences happening, is this coincidence? or a mere tactic of the ASEAN members against the Japanese?
first it was danny in singapore and now it’s Sankaku in the Philippines!? O__O madness! where will u guy get your news and fapping materials now!? madness i say!
I’m pretty much disappointed… I’m having trouble finding new sources. But your site is sure to be picked though… XD
… an official in your country actually suggested you go to 4chan?
.. what.
4chan is lulz.
Other than San and DC, there are plenty of fapping materials though…
*coughs*
April fools to the world.
Thought it was an April fools joke at first, but then when I read the article it does look serious. I’m sure you could just use a proxy site and still view SanCon no problem. Well for all we know, they may change their mind when all the pinoy otaku rages over this hahahaha….
Let me get this straight, they are banning SanCon because aren’t being reported on enough on the site… Trust us Mr. Cruz, you don’t want Artefact to write anything about your country cuz it won’t be good.
Oh wait it wasn`t meant as a joke? I thought you create a april fool joke like tokyotosho did in here http://www.kevinlmw.com/news/?p=80.
I am pawned by the facts they prefer you go to 4chan =.=”
well, if you can`t visit sankaku let me know, add me to msn.
damn it was april fool XD
XD
lol
Very clever, Ichiro
I fell for it since it was still March in my timezone.
hohoho!
I fell asleep yesterday, so I missed April 1st.
symbiotic relationship doesn’t exist….
“Almost” fell for it, but I went to SanCon before here… Even if they tried, they won’t block it here ‘d2 sa Pinas…
how about you write a few philippines-related articles for sankaku, ichiro? this might satisfy the authorities and make them lift the ban! :)
oh lol
ei…found out that you’re a Bicolano too…so btw anu age mo? I’m so glad na merong 22ong otaku d2 s pinas….damn, I’m so far behind!
meron b kayong org or something? or animation ek ek na puwede magjoin?
related dun sa article mo…
lolz on that, if you’re truly pinoy you’ll know that it’s april fool’s at first glance..there’s no such department called DITI here in the Phil. and Juan de la Cruz is……how do I put this? The unlce sam verison of phil?
anyways, waiting for a reply….
Yes, I’m Bicolano
I didn’t expect Filipinos to read this, that’s why the names are too fictional (for Filipinos).
Sadly, I don’t have any affilations related to Otaku, I’ve felt really alone here in Bicol
Anyway, where are you in Bicol? Wanna meet up?
wakeke…dati akong taga Legazpi pero ngayon lipat na ako manila para sa college…working ka na or student pa? tsinoy ka rin ba? hehe naghahanap lng ng mga ka-bro….
hmmm…keep up the gud work! ang ganda ng site mo, parang pinoy version ng sankaku….
I’m here in Albay, I’m still a college student here in BU
No I’m not tsinoy… XD
wanna contribute to the site? XP
Anong site po yun? Maari po bang sumali? A cosplayer/otaku from Valenzuela City wishes to join your group.
Few Philippine related posts in Sankaku? All I can think of is why Philippines is not included in Hetalia roster, and why even politicians care about lolitas banned here. I understand pornography being banned but for the love of cats we have other people who have unlimited access it in here, just look in Baclaran, Quiapo and Divisoria.
Thanks!
- Miss Nellie -
First, you do realize that this post is an April fools, do you?
And btw, I’m not in an otaku circle, nor been or have been to any.
Oh, god. Mr.Cruz is asking for his own grave.
Crap, I just failed miserably.
I forgot all about the Tradition. D:
Hahahaha!!!
Very nice information. Great Anime Community just Bookmarked this cool place. Thanks for the Info cheers and loves
i just visited sankaku a while ago
This is very hot info. I think I’ll share it on Digg.
That is a most hilarious and retarded reason to ban a site.
The one who’s banning it is obviously a troll
recommending 4chan?
yep, doin’ it for the lulz, tangina
It is very sad, but the reason is SO stupid. The way I see it, when SC shows asia-related news, they mostly show the negative side of that asian country. Like how one of China’s bridges are made of garbage, or the what the Otaku looks like, and many many stories of men being bitten in the balls in their own home. I say the Philippines is missing out in a good yet STILL BAD way.
with that said, im now going to masturbate to that above logo.
maybe Sankaku did’t saw it in the world map…..
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