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VILLAFUERTE BACKS PASSAGE OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ BILL

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is bullish on prospects for actors and workers in the film and TV-radio entertainment industries to soon have a safe environment in the workplace along with  proper compensation and other benefits for their unconventional work schedules.    Villafuerte voiced optimism on the congressional passage soon of the proposed “Eddie […]

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EDDIE GARCIA BILL GETS SENATE OK

Senator Grace Poe said the passage of the “Eddie Garcia” bill will pave the way for better working conditions and compensation for workers in the entertainment industry. “Like a rebirth of the entertainment industry, we see this legislation ushering a new beginning where the people behind the camera will be in the spotlight — protected, decently […]

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NOGRALES: BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR PINOYS SOON

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles said that Filipino workers can soon enjoy a better working environment with the recent passage by the House of Representatives on third and final reading of various bills promoting their welfare. “Nagagalak tayo na naipasa na ang mga panukalang batas na dininig ng ating komite na layuning isulong ang […]

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ATAYDE THANKS HOUSE FOR EDDIE GARCIA BILL PASSAGE

Quezon City 1st District Rep. Arjo Atayde thanked his colleagues at the House of Representatives for approving on the third and final reading a bill that establishes a safer working environment for workers of the movie and television industry. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa aking mga kasama sa Kamara sa pagpasa ng Eddie Garcia bill. Bilang kasapi […]

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GIVE INCENTIVES TO REVIVE FILM INDUSTRY – REVILLA

As one of the industries severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine movie industry plunged deeper as it became harder to produce and market Filipino movies due to the restrictions in place that affect the film producers, movie theater operators, and patrons. And in spite of the recent reopening of cinemas in the country, […]

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MAKE THE MMFF TWICE A YEAR – GO

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 […]