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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the last four entries completing its 51st edition lineup in December. The second batch of MMFF 2025 official entries are the following: 1. I’m Perfect(Social Romance) 2. Love You So Bad(Romance) 3. UnMarry(Drama) 4. Bar Boys After School(Drama) Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Atty. […]
To strengthen its commitment to developing the local film industry, the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC) and QCinema International Film Festival Committee attended the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival and Marche du Film in Cannes, France. QC 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde led the QC delegation and pledged his full support to the city’s vision […]
Senator Lito Lapid filed Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 314 congratulating Filipina Kylie Fausto Verzosa who was hailed Best Actress at the 2022 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) for her performance in the movie The Housemaid. The beauty queen-turned-actress nabbed the best actress award for her exemplary portrayal of the character “Daisy” in the […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed Senate Bill No. 1352 which recognizes the importance of preserving Filipino films, by establishing the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP), a national film archive that follows internationally-accepted standards, in charge of collecting, archiving, conservation, preservation, management, restoration and storage of Filipino films that upholds the nation’s historical, cultural, […]
Neophyte congressman and Quezon City 1st District Rep. Arjo Atayde has filed a bill declaring Quezon City as the “Film and Television Arts Capital of the Philippines.” Atayde, who is also an actor, said that Quezon City has long been unofficially considered the “Hollywood of the Philippines,” as most film and television production companies have […]
Three public high school learners from Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS) were recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) during the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night recently at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Hannah Ragudos, Grade 12, and Brad Khent Cacho, Grade 10, were recognized in the short film category award while Mark […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed P.S. Res No. 903 to congratulate and commend Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the 78th Venice International Film Festival. Filipino actor Arcilla portrayed the character of Sisoy Salas in the Filipino film “On the Job: The Missing 8” and he became the […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which has been part of the Filipinos’ Christmas tradition over the years, is going digital for the first time because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF concurrent Chairperson Danilo Lim announced that the MMFF has partnered with Globe Telecom and Upstream for the […]
Senator Sonny Angara is urging the country’s defense and veterans’ affairs officials to consider coming out with documentaries about the exploits of our war heroes that have either been forgotten or have never been told. Currently, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) has been undertaking efforts to inculcate love of country among children through its […]
Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda hosted the block screening and gala night of “John Denver Trending” recently at Robinson’s Place Antique, San Jose de Buenavista. “John Denver Trending,” directed by Pandananon Arden Rod Condez, was awarded the Best Film – Full Length Feature, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Music Score, and Network […]