A very aptly timed thread as I've just finished packing my case and just happen to be on my way to Cebu and Davao in two days time, so I look forward to doing some of my own personal research into the whole botched cuts or not thing with any luck, all purely from a medical research point of view of course :-)
You pack so early! Looking forward to reading your reports.
Have you been there before? Is this an even longer flight for you (than Thailand)?