Baguio short film, “14 Days” by director, Nars Santos made it to the finals of the Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2024. Santos said “14 Days” selected as a finalist provides encouragement to regional independent filmmakers to continue creating short films about stories from their respective regions, which are often overlooked.” 14 DAYS is a story …
Leading Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. has become the first Filipino company to join the private sector-led ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) that seeks to promote business action towards the adoption of circular economy strategies and practices in the southeast Asian region. Facilitated by country leads in participating members states of …
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As we celebrate the founding anniversary of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) this August, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through Sentro Rizal, presents the 7th TINGIN Southeast Asian Film Festival, showcasing a remarkable lineup of films from August 17 to 18 at the Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Admissions …
In 2005, the Philippine film industry seemed to be on a decline. The cost of producing films was too high, while digital technology and new methods of filmmaking were on the rise. The Philippine cinema could not keep up with the changing times. Stories that were not commercially viable were sidelined. Seeing this gap, the Cultural …
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Metro Manila – Director Jaime Pacena II dedicates the film to his son, Sunday during the opening gala at the Ayala Mall by the Bay, August 6, 2024. Pacena faced the expectant audience during the gala night as he thanked partners who have made the film, Kono Basho, a success. Kono Basho is about Ella, …
SN Aboitiz Power’s (SNAP) scholarship program, Bridging Gaps in Higher Education through Tertiary Scholarships (BRIGHTS), recently celebrated the graduation of another batch of scholars for the academic year 2023-2024. Among the eleven (11) graduates, five (5) received Latin honors and two (2) received honorable mentions. Commencement ceremonies took place at their respective schools in SNAP’s …
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On July 23, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. proudly commemorated its 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company at the Philippine Stock Exchange, BGC, marking three decades of service and transformative growth in the Philippine real estate industry. Founded in 1994 by the visionary Henry Sy, SM Prime has remained steadfast in its mission to develop …
Benguet Congressman Eric Go Yap recently initiated the buying and distribution of 100 tons of cabbage and assorted vegetables for free in Metro Manila. This effort aims to help farmers recover from the economic impact of Typhoon Carina, which had disrupted the trading of high-value crops due to the closure of several major road networks …
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Metro Manila – Director BC Amparado advocates the ethical use of medicinal marijuana through the film, Gulay Lang, Manong, a full-length film in competition at the 2024 Cinemalya. Amparado hopes that the film will open the conversation to drumbeat the passage of the medical marijuana bill. “The goal is to break the stigma and misunderstanding …
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday joined the nation in celebrating Carlos Yulo’s twin gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting it as a critical opportunity for the country to advance its sports development initiatives. “Congratulations and thank you Carlos Yulo for bringing more glory and honor to the Philippines… A medal for the …
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