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ESCUDERO BACKS FILM INDUSTRY WORKERS

Senator Chiz Escudero reaffirmed his support for the local film industry workers, as he voted in favor of Senate Bill 2505 which aims to give more protection to the sector against unfair treatment and poor working conditions. “Kaisa ako sa mga naglalayong mapabuti pa ang kalagayan at buhay ng ating mga kababayan na kabahagi ng […]

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SUPPORT MMFF, LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go emphasized the significance of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the need to support the local film industry. Go also expressed his gratitude for the resilience shown by Filipinos during the festive season. As a member of the executive committee of MMFF since 2019, the legislator encouraged Filipinos to support local […]

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PADILLA BACKS FILM INDUSTRY SMALL WORKERS’ RIGHTS

Sufficient and nutritious meals, adequate standby areas and just workday hours. These were among the rights pushed by Senator Robin Padilla for “small” workers in the showbiz industry. At the hearing of the Senate on the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act” where he is a co-author, Padilla stressed the observation of such rights are important to […]

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LAPID PUSHES FOR NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVES

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, […]