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It’s really here! The cooler breeze at night, Christmas lights and parols are put up, the rush to buy presents, and preparations for Simbang Gabi; these are just a few of the things that really get me into the Christmas spirit. It’s really Christmas in 12 days! So we’ve prepared a little list of Christmas […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), organizer of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), announces this year’s lineup for the annual film festival that will return to cinemas on Christmas. The official lineup of entries in the MMFF 2021 are: 1. “A Hard Day” Starring Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla, directed by Lawrence Fajardo Production: […]
The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and condolences to the family of movie director Maurice Ruiz Luzuriaga Gallaga, better known as Peque Gallaga, who passed away on May 7, 2020, at the age of 76. Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, who introduced Senate Resolution No. 398, said he knew Gallaga personally since […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has encouraged Filipinos around the country to make the viewing of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movies an annual family Christmas tradition, saying on Saturday that younger generations of Filipinos should learn how to appreciate local films at an early age. “Filipino children as they grow older are introduced to […]
In support of the Philippine entertainment industry, Senator Bong Go recently took his oath as a new member of the executive committee of the Metro Manila Film Festival year 2019. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is a yearly film festival in Metro Manila, running from December 25 until the first week of January. Pursuant […]
For the past years, homegrown films have been gaining attention locally and overseas paving its way to compete with mainstream movies. These indie films pose much promise in making good use of the cultural lens to depict human conditions and societal issues with nuance and depth, free from commercial considerations. A couple of years ago, […]
Do you love movies? The year 2017 brought us a number of blockbuster movies. Our superhero cravings were satisfied by great flicks such as Wonder Woman and Thor: Ragnarok. We were mesmerized, after months of anticipation, by the intergalactic roller coaster ride that was Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Justice League left us divided with […]
Now that we live in a world where everything is fast-paced, and where school or work and many other responsibilities seem to loom over our heads non-stop, every once in a while, we need a welcome respite from this concrete jungle we call the metro. For the many fashionistas and film buffs, we find that […]
Senator Sonny Angara has sought to grant tax incentives and other perks to foreign film makers should they shoot their movies here in the Philippines. The incentives are contained in Angara’s Senate Bill 1330, shortly titled, “Philippine Film and Television Tourism Act,” which, if enacted into law, will make locally-shot international movies huge “advertising […]
It’s sad that some big malls have already pulled out “I’m Drunk, I Love You” from their cinemas to give way to mainstream films (usually foreign films). Given that February, or the infamous love month for others, has not ended yet, it’s a bit unfair if lovers or hopeful lovers aren’t given the chance to […]