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Greyser · 10-15-2013, 11:33 PM

Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed.

Jonathan Mac · 10-16-2013, 03:18 AM

The neighbouring island of Bohol apparently bore the brunt of this 7.2 quake, though the damage looks extensive on Cebu too. I think it sounds like it's quite likely that there will be disruption of some kind. More info on the BBC: BBC News - Deadly Philippine quake hits Bohol and Cebu

This appears to be the contact data, if anyone wants to call: Pentax Cebu Philippines Corporation | Philippines | Company Profile

rawr · 10-16-2013, 03:48 AM

There is no mention of any problems on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pentaxph

johnmflores · 10-16-2013, 04:19 AM - **1 Like**

My mother's family is from Bohol. I'm not thinking about cameras right now.

johnmflores · 10-16-2013, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

This appears to be the contact data, if anyone wants to call: Pentax Cebu Philippines Corporation | Philippines | Company Profile

I suggest that we let the people working in the Cebu plant take care of more pressing needs at the moment. If you have any questions, direct them to your national Ricoh Pentax office.

lytrytyr · 10-16-2013, 05:12 AM

This thread put it nicely:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/239744-thoughts-cebu-philipp...ml#post2542235

Sage97 · 10-16-2013, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Greyser

Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed.

Pentax is located in the island of Mactan (where Magellan was killed). Mactan is a very small island connected to Cebu via two bridges. Mactan appears to have sustained minor damages compared to Bohol and Cebu so the Pentax building should be ok. I'm not 100% sure if this plant actually produces DSLRs.

Greyser · 10-16-2013, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Sage97

Pentax is located in the island of Mactan (where Magellan was killed). Mactan is a very small island connected to Cebu via two bridges. Mactan appears to have sustained minor damages compared to Bohol and Cebu so the Pentax building should be ok. I'm not 100% sure if this plant actually produces DSLRs.

Thank you very much for your answer. Pentax facility in Cebu is the main Pentax camera plant. They recently celebrated 20 million cameras milestone. The thoughts are now about the tragedy and people of Cebu. However, remember what an impact Japan's and Thailand's disasters made for the whole world electronics. It is a unbearable tragedy, indeed. But business may suffer greatly too.

Lucky-Luc · 10-16-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Greyser

Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed.

I've asked your question, on Pentax PH facebook page. I'm scared of the answer.

Kunzite · 10-16-2013, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

My mother's family is from Bohol. I'm not thinking about cameras right now.

I hope they're all OK.
Best wishes for everyone from the affected area.

Alizarine · 10-17-2013, 06:55 AM

I've friends in Bohol and Cebu. The quake has killed more than 120 as of now, and I hope that's the final count. As for the plant, last news we heard was employees were dismissed for a day or two. Work had probably resumed by now.

Greyser · 10-17-2013, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

I've friends in Bohol and Cebu. The quake has killed more than 120 as of now, and I hope that's the final count.

This is terrible!

Originally posted by Alizarine

for the plant, last news we heard was employees were dismissed for a day or two. Work had probably resumed by now.

Thank you for the update.

Lucky-Luc · 10-21-2013, 02:12 AM - **2 Likes**

I got this answer from Pentax PH on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/pentaxph/posts/171959022997759?comment_id=232150&of...t=feed_comment

Greyser · 10-21-2013, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Lucky-Luc

I got this answer from Pentax PH on facebook.

Thank you. It is a good news on very tragic background.

stevebrot · 10-21-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

I suggest that we let the people working in the Cebu plant take care of more pressing needs at the moment.

Indeed. My prayers are with your family.

Steve

10-15-2013, 11:33 PM	#1
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed.

10-21-2013, 02:12 AM - 2 Likes	#13
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	I got this answer from Pentax PH on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pentaxph/posts/171959022997759?comment_id=232150&of...t=feed_comment Last edited by Lucky-Luc; 10-21-2013 at 02:43 AM.

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10-16-2013, 03:18 AM	#2
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	The neighbouring island of Bohol apparently bore the brunt of this 7.2 quake, though the damage looks extensive on Cebu too. I think it sounds like it's quite likely that there will be disruption of some kind. More info on the BBC: BBC News - Deadly Philippine quake hits Bohol and Cebu This appears to be the contact data, if anyone wants to call: Pentax Cebu Philippines Corporation \| Philippines \| Company Profile

10-16-2013, 03:48 AM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	There is no mention of any problems on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pentaxph

10-16-2013, 04:19 AM - 1 Like	#4
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	My mother's family is from Bohol. I'm not thinking about cameras right now.

10-16-2013, 04:22 AM	#5
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac This appears to be the contact data, if anyone wants to call: Pentax Cebu Philippines Corporation \| Philippines \| Company Profile I suggest that we let the people working in the Cebu plant take care of more pressing needs at the moment. If you have any questions, direct them to your national Ricoh Pentax office.

10-16-2013, 05:12 AM	#6
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	This thread put it nicely: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/239744-thoughts-cebu-philipp...ml#post2542235

10-16-2013, 06:59 AM	#7
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Originally posted by Greyser Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed. Pentax is located in the island of Mactan (where Magellan was killed). Mactan is a very small island connected to Cebu via two bridges. Mactan appears to have sustained minor damages compared to Bohol and Cebu so the Pentax building should be ok. I'm not 100% sure if this plant actually produces DSLRs.

10-16-2013, 08:04 AM	#8
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sage97 Pentax is located in the island of Mactan (where Magellan was killed). Mactan is a very small island connected to Cebu via two bridges. Mactan appears to have sustained minor damages compared to Bohol and Cebu so the Pentax building should be ok. I'm not 100% sure if this plant actually produces DSLRs. Thank you very much for your answer. Pentax facility in Cebu is the main Pentax camera plant. They recently celebrated 20 million cameras milestone. The thoughts are now about the tragedy and people of Cebu. However, remember what an impact Japan's and Thailand's disasters made for the whole world electronics. It is a unbearable tragedy, indeed. But business may suffer greatly too.

10-16-2013, 01:35 PM	#9
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by Greyser Does anyone know is Pentax factory affected by the Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines.? The main camera plant is located in this city. K-3 production and shipment could be delayed. I've asked your question, on Pentax PH facebook page. I'm scared of the answer.

10-16-2013, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#10
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by johnmflores My mother's family is from Bohol. I'm not thinking about cameras right now. I hope they're all OK. Best wishes for everyone from the affected area.

10-17-2013, 06:55 AM	#11
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	I've friends in Bohol and Cebu. The quake has killed more than 120 as of now, and I hope that's the final count. As for the plant, last news we heard was employees were dismissed for a day or two. Work had probably resumed by now.

10-17-2013, 07:49 AM	#12
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alizarine I've friends in Bohol and Cebu. The quake has killed more than 120 as of now, and I hope that's the final count. This is terrible! Originally posted by Alizarine for the plant, last news we heard was employees were dismissed for a day or two. Work had probably resumed by now. Thank you for the update.

10-21-2013, 06:56 AM	#14
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lucky-Luc I got this answer from Pentax PH on facebook. Thank you. It is a good news on very tragic background.

10-21-2013, 04:14 PM	#15
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by johnmflores I suggest that we let the people working in the Cebu plant take care of more pressing needs at the moment. Indeed. My prayers are with your family. Steve