^ Yes, kayang-kaya talaga nating mga Pinoy makipagsabayan in terms of talent. But still, it's the business side of the drum manufacturing and retail industry. The Pinoy consumer's spending power is not as strong as those from first-world countries.
In my humble opinion... I think we have enough quality brands of drumming-related products imported here in our country. We got Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl, Stagg... We got Pearl, Gretsch, Tama, Premier, Mapex, Yamaha, PDP, DW, etc... We got Gibraltar, Vic Firth, Pro-Mark, Remo, Evans, Gator, SKB, etc... But the thing is, it's either the retailers do not ship in enough stocks for a growing population of Pinoy drummers. Or they do not ship in the right stuff. Kaya limited tuloy ang mga choices natin.
And, if only the distributors can figure out ways to ship in a wide selection of products, and be able to price them reasonably, especially for the average Pinoy consumer.
Anyway, going back to topic... I would love to see these brands available here in the Philippines:
Rhythm Tech, Roc N' Soc, Aquarian, Puresound, Danmar, Trick, Axis, HQ Percussion, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Spaun, Canopus, Factory Metal, Hammerax, Protection Racket, Beato, XL Cases, instructional DVD videos from Hudson, Warner Bros., etc...
... 'lang hiya, ang dami. Lahat ipasok na dito!!
And for the existing brands that are available here... More stocks and wider selections, please!