#bahaghari festival

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Short Gossip!

So today, April 25th is the festival of our hometown, The Bahaghari festival, in English, Rainbow festival. There's a history on that.

Anyways, 6 schools compete in a street dance competition, also my school and guess what? WE GOT IN 2ND PLACE! It was the first time that our school had competed and was introduced in our town, the fact that we're the smallest school among the other competitors. My cousin was a part of the dance and he was a good dancer, the fact he's on the front (proud cousin moment). Plus, our props and costumes are colorful and bright.

Also a couple of dancers from other schools fainted because of the heat of this country, I think it's about 37°c, even my phone got hot while filming the dance.

Plus their props and costumes were overboard which makes it hotter, also I heard they never slept while practicing at the previous days b4 the festival, day and night. I hope they're doing ok - :3

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Winston Music Festival

PAUBAYA Justine Buenaflor

You’ll Always Be

Cutie Song

Nawala

Babae Nga Naman

O Pag-Ibig Nga Naman

Hindi Naman Pala

Pagmamahalan

Ngayong Hindi Na Mahal

Sabik Sa Iyo

Masisisi Mo Ba

Nag-Iisang Mahal

When Love Leaves You A Broken Heart

Running Out Of Road

Just Another Girl

Sa Dulo Ng Bahaghari

Sabi Na Nga Ba

Para Sa'yo

TAGPUAN Elijah Canlas

Mabagal

Tula

Dahilan

Ordinaryo

Hindi Na Pwede Pa

Mas Mabuti Pa

Ayaw Mo Na

Ikaw Ay Mahal Mo Na

Ako Na Lang Sana

In A Perfect World

Umasa Lang Pala Sa’yo

Kung Pwede Lang Sana

Something That I Can’t Change

This Song For You And Me

Minamahal Kita

Tanging Hiling

Kilala Kita

MALAYA Mac Florendo

Mabagal

Bigla

Dasal

Makasama Ka Habang Buhay

Kaibigan Lang

Music You And Me

Ba’t Ka Pa Bumalik

Ikaw Ang Gusto Kong Kasama

My Mistake

It Is So Fine

Dito Ka Lang Sa Tabi Ko

Masisisi Mo Ba

This Song For You And Me

Ngayong Nandito Ka Na

Kung Maibabalik Lang

KUMPAS Sofia Jahrling

Panaginip

Bituin

Bida

Maybe Someday

Mamahalin Ko Rin Ako

Sana Tayo Na Lang

Kung 'Di Lang Sana

Never Break My Heart Again

Hindi Na Natuto Wala Pa Rin Silbi

Paano Ba

That's The Way It Goes

How I Loved You So

Sasabay Sa Ulan

Can't Get Over You

I Took You

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'Under a Piaya Moon' and 'Last Shift' Lead the Winners of Cinepanalo 2024

The first edition of the Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival was met with enthusiasm by moviegoers. ‘Under a Piaya Moon’ of the full length category bagged 8 awards, while the short film ‘Last Shift’ went home with 5. Here is the full list of winners: SHORT FILM CATEGORY Best Poster – ‘Last Shift’ Best Sound Design – ‘May Kulay Rosas ba sa Bahaghari’ Best Editing – ‘Tiil ni Lola’ Best Musical Score…

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Anuncian ciclo “Lo mejor del Giff” de Guanajuato en Querétaro

En un impulso continuo hacia el cine independiente por parte de la Secretaría de Cultura del Estado (SECULT), Gabriel Hörner García, director del Museo de la Ciudad, y Nina Rodríguez, directora de programación del Festival de Cine de Guanajuato dieron a conocer el programa del ciclo de cine “Lo mejor del GIFF” de Guanajuato en Querétaro.

En esta ocasión la cineteca Rosalío Solano será la sede para la proyección de los filmes, del 1 al 11 de agosto, con funciones a las 16:00, 18:00 y 20:00 hrs., entrada libre. Fundado hace 22 años, el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guanajuato (GIFF por sus siglas en inglés), se ha convertido en una de las plataformas más importantes para la exhibición de cine alternativo internacional en nuestro país y para la promoción de los jóvenes cineastas de América Latina.

Con sedes en San Miguel de Allende y Guanajuato capital, el GIFF brinda un extenso programa de proyecciones, talleres, conferencias y conciertos sin costo para la audiencia. Querétaro ha sido subsede del festival desde hace 6 ediciones del mismo, y como tal ha exhibido algunos de los títulos más importantes y las películas ganadoras de las diferentes categorías así como algunos de los invitados especiales. Este año, el GIFF propone como su imagen y tema de revisión la fragilidad en el quehacer cultural: Fragilidad insurrecta. Se trata de una toma de posición contra la precarización de sector cultural y el derecho universal a la cultura: “insurrección –reza su editorial- es apelar a la fortaleza de la historia, es valorar el pasado y cimentar el futuro inmediato”.

PROGRAMA

Agosto

1             Selección y cortometrajes mexicanos ganadores de ficción, animación y experimentales.

2             Selección y cortometrajes internacionales ganadores de ficción, animación y experimentales.

3             Filipinas

¿Por qué el amarillo está a la mitad del arcoíris?     1994

(Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng Bahaghari?)

Dir: Kidlat Tahiki

4             China, Francia

               Vivir, cantar                                                                                                   2018

               (Huo zhe chang zhe)

               Dir: Johnny Ma

6             Filipinas

               De lo que es antes                                                                                     2014

               (Mula sa kun ano ang noon)

               Dir: Lav Díaz

               (Version original en filipino con subtítulos en inglés)

7             México

               Disparos                                                                                                         2018

               Dir: Rodrigo Hernández, Elpida Nikou

8             México

               Antes del olvido                                                                                         2018

               Dir: Iria Gómez Concheiro

               (Premio al mejor largometraje de ficción)

9             México

               Príncipe de paz                                                                                            2019

               Dir: Clemente Castor

10           España

               El despertar de las hormigas                                                              2019

               Dir: Antonella Sudasassi Fornis

11           Argentina

               Vendrán lluvias suaves                                                                            2019

               Dir: Iván Fund

Cineteca Rosalío Solano

Funciones: 16:00, 18:00 y 20:00 hrs. (excepto ¿Por qué el amarilllo está a la mitad del arcoíris?: 16:00 y 19:00 hrs. y De lo que es antes: 16:00 hrs. única función). Entrada libre.

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Magikland, nanalong best virtual float sa MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal Ang virtual float ng Magikland ang itinanghal na Best Float ng 46th Metro Manila Film Festival. Second placer ang virtual float ng Isa Pang Bahaghari at third runner-up ang virtual float ng Fan Girl. One hundred thousand pesos ang premyong matatangg... https://trendingph.net/magikland-nanalong-best-virtual-float-sa-mmff-2020-gabi-ng-parangal/?feed_id=56256&_unique_id=5fe8a7e417685 #float #gabi #magikland #mmff #nanalong #parangal #philippinenews #philippinesnews #trendingph #virtual

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10 official entries for MMFF 2020 revealed

#PHnews: 10 official entries for MMFF 2020 revealed

MANILA – The 10 entries to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has been revealed, all available digitally through streaming beginning Christmas Day, December 25.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said instead of the usual eight entries, the MMFF will showcase 10 movies this year.

These 10 official entries are Magikland (fantasy adventure), Coming Home (family drama), The Missing (horror), Tagpuan (romance), Isa Pang Bahaghari (family drama), Suarez, the Healing Priest (biopic), Mang Kepweng, Ang Lihim ng Bandang Itim (comedy), Pakboys Takusa, (comedy), The Boy Foretold by the Stars (romantic comedy), and Fan Girl (drama).

The entries, it said, were chosen based on the criteria of artistic excellence (40 percent), commercial appeal (40 percent), Filipino sensibility (10 percent), and global appeal (10 percent).

Danilo Lim, MMDA and concurrent MMFF chairperson, noted that while the pandemic prohibits the screening of these films on cinemas, the tradition of watching MMFF films will continue through streaming services such as Upstream and GMovies.

“MMFF 2020 will not be limited to Filipinos residing in the country but will allow overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to enjoy the festival on a legitimate platform, anywhere they are in the world. We are grateful to our partners for making the MMFF 2020 possible. We urge everyone to support the film festival,” Lim said.

The Parade of Stars and ‘Gabi ng Parangal,’ both part of the annual MMFF, will also be streamed online in compliance with health and safety protocols for Covid-19, he said. (PNA) 

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "10 official entries for MMFF 2020 revealed." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1122847 (accessed November 25, 2020 at 04:00AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "10 official entries for MMFF 2020 revealed." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1122847 (archived).

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Plan Your 2020 Trip To Philippines At Bisitahin Ang Pinakamagagandang Waterfalls Nito

Ang Pilipinas ay kilala sa magagandang beaches, makukulay na festival, masayahing mamayan at ang hindi maikakailang pagmamahal sa kalikasan. Ang bansa ay nabiyayaan ng kagila-gilalas na mga waterfalls. Plan your trip to Philippines

and be mermerized sa mga nakakamanghang waterfalls ng bansa. Narito ang ilan sa mga waterfalls ng bansa na hindi sasayang sa iyong 2020 trip to Philippines.

Bokong Falls

Sa iyong trip to Philippines sa taong ito subukang bisitahin ang Bokong fall. Ito ay maaaring hindi ang pinakamataas na talon sa Sagada. Ngunit mayroon itong sariling mga espesyal na katangian. Ito ay may taas na 20 talampakan. Ang tubig ng Bokong bumagsak mula sa mga pine forest sa mas mataas na bahagi ng kagubatan na dumadaan sa rice terraces. Ito ay isang kambal na falls at bumagsak sa isang malalim na pool.

Dao Falls

Ang Dao Waterfall ay matatagpuan sa Samboan, Cebu. Ito ay halos 40-50m ang taas at ibinuhos ang malamig na tubig nito sa isang malaking pool. Maaari kang lumangoy at e-enjoy ang kalamigan ng tubig. Ito ay isang mahusay na pool upang i-refresh ang sarili pagkatapos ng maikling pag-hike sa trail. Habang naglalakad patungo sa waterfalls ay makikita ang tiffany blue na kulay ng tubig nito.

Hagimit Falls

Plan your trip to Philippines at pagkatapos book cheap flights to Davao para mabisita ang talon na ito. Ang Falls ay ilang minuto lang ang layo mula sa bayan ng Penaplata. Ito ay isang liblib na talon sa gitna ng malalim na puno ng kakahuyan na may iba’t ibang mga halaman at mga rock formation. Ito ay binubuo ng ilang mga maikling talon na nag-aangkin ng pinaghalong asul at berdeng kulay ng pool na iba’t iba ang laki.

Katibawasan Falls

Ito ang pinakamataas na talon sa isla ng Camiguin. Sa isang matitinding 70 metro ang taas, ito ay isang talon na nais mong idagdag sa iyong listahan ng mga bagay na dapat gawin sa Camiguin! Ito ay nagtatampok ng isang makitid na stream ng tubig na walang tigil na dumadaloy pababa sa isang monolitikong talampas. Ang mababaw na lagoon sa base ng Katibawasan ay ang perpektong pagkakataon na lumamig sa sariwa, mala-kristal na tubig habang nakatingala sa malagkit na gubat. Ang ilang mga seksyon sa paligid ng catch basin ay gawa ng tao ngunit nagawa nila ang kanilang makakaya upang mapanatili ang natural na ambiance sa sikat na lugar ng turista ng Camiguin.Magplano na ng future trip to Philippines at magtungo sa waterfalls ng Camiguin.

Kawasan Falls

Ang Kawasan Falls, isang three-layered waterfall, ay isa sa mga tanyag na patutunguhan ng turista sa lalawigan ng Cebu. Ito ay may dalawang pangunahing talon na parehong sapat na malalim para sa paglangoy. Ang unang hanay ng talon ay may taas na higit sa 40 metro, habang ang pangalawang hanay ay may mas malawak na lugar na may taas na 20 metro. May isang maliit na ikatlong bumagsak ng ilang kilometro ang layo mula sa pangalawa ngunit bihirang bihirang dalawin ng mga turista. Ang tubig mula sa Kawasan Falls ay nagmula sa Kabukalan Spring at dumadaan sa Matutinao River at Tanon Strait Ang Kawasan Falls ay pinamamahalaan ng lokal na pamahalaan, nakikipagtulungan sila sa mga lokal upang matiyak na ang mga talon ay regular na pinananatili at napapanatili ng maayos. Sa iyong trip to Philippines, siguraduhin na hindi mo ito mapapalampas.

Tappiyah Falls

On your trip to Philippines galugarin ang Tappiya Waterfalls na sa Banaue, Ifugao. Mga 30 minuto mula sa Batad Village ay isang talon ng talon na may napakalaking natural na pool para sa paglangoy. Ang pagbisita sa Batad ay hindi kumpleto nang hindi nakikita ang magagandang talon na ito. Ang napakalaking ilog na bumabagsak mula sa tuktok nito, na halos 30 metro ang taas, ay talagang impressive. Tila ang lahat ng mga sapa ng mga bundok ay nagtipon- tipon upang lumikha ng isang napakalaking spring ng tubig. At habang ang ilog ay bumagsak nang buong lakas, lumilikha ito ng isang umuusbong na tunog na dominante, ngunit gayon pa man ang mga nakakarinig at nakakakita ay sadyang nabibighani sa angknin nitong ganda.

Tinuy An Curtain Waterfalls

Ang Tinuy-an Falls ay isang multi-tiered na talon sa Bislig, Surigao del Sur sa timog na isla ng Mindanao, Pilipinas. Ang Tinuy-an fall ay ang small Niagara Falls ng Pilipinas. Ito ay isang kurtina ng puting tubig na dumadaloy sa tatlong antas (na may isang ika-apat na tier na nakatago mula sa view) at sinasabing pinakamalawak na talon sa Pilipinas. Tuwing umaga, ang lugar ay nagpapakita ng isang bahaghari sa pagitan ng 9 ng umaga hanggang 11 ng umaga. Ang isa ay maaari ring sumakay ng isang raft upang makalapit sa mga cascades at makakuha ng “massage.” Have a trip to Philippines para ma-experience ang mga ito.

Tumalog Waterfalls

Tumalog Falls ay matatagpuan sa barangay Luka, southern part of Cebu. Tumatagal ng halos dalawa at kalahating oras upang makarating sa lugar mula sa lungsod ng Cebu. Ang torquise na tubig ng talon ay hindi gaanong masigla tulad ng sa pagbagsak sa Kawasan, ngunit ang manipis na laki ng talon ay ang siyang umaakit sa mga turista para itoy bisitahin. Plan your tip to Philippines at bisitahin ang Cebu sa mga waterfalls nito.

Ang bansang Pilipinas ay hindi nauubusan ng kagandahan. Paglabas mo ng Manila City kagandahan ng kalikasan ang bubungad sa iyo. Sa ating future trip to Philippines subukan nating pasyalan ang mga waterfalls na ito. At sana ay sa ating pagbisita sa mga lugar na ito pairalin natin ang disiplina para mapanatili ang likas na kagandahan ng mga ito. Para sa mga karagdagang kaalaman sa ating mga tourist spot visit my Philippines travel blog at maari kayong mag-share ng mga karanasan niyo mismo.

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Occidental Mindoro wins MIMAROPA Street Dancing Showdown 2017

Out of Town Blog Occidental Mindoro wins MIMAROPA Street Dancing Showdown 2017

MIMAROPA Street Dancing Showdown 2017: Highlight of the Festivity

Odiongan, Romblon Philippines

The Street Dancing Showdown marks the remarkable celebration of the MIMAROPA Festival. It was held on the third day of the 5-day festivity, November 22, 2017.

Oriental Mindoro’s lively performance during the street parade

Here’s Puerto Princesa’s delegation bringing the Tandikan Festival in Odiongan

Puerto Princesa’s fiery number at the competition

Non-stop beating of the drums at the street parade

With different activities happening in the province, this is probably the highlight which everyone waited for.

Tourism Night

Before the main events happening the next day, a tourism night was held at the Virginia Centurione Bracelli School. LGUs and related establishments were awarded for their contributions to the development, support, and promotion in the region.

The night was dedicated to the organizers, denominators, nominees, and the members.

Governor Firmalo gave a speech and mentioned the regional directors who helped to make this festival a successful one.

Freestyle performing their classic hits during the Tourism Night

Jazz and R&B Band Freestyle entertained the guests and performed their well-loved hits such as “Before I Let You Go”, “Slow”, “Half Crazy”, “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang” and few other cover songs from Michael Jackson, and Earth Wind and Fire’s “September”.

Winners of the MIMAROPA 3rd Street Dancing Showdown

At 2 p.m., participant and viewers of the parade face the scorching heat – but amusingly still has their smile on their faces. As they struggle with the heat and weight of their costumes, they managed to smile, dance and cheer at the top of their lungs. Photographers roaming around the streets – sweating as they documenting every second of the parade. Locals and tourist eagerly waiting for the parade’s highlight. It was a momentous moment.

Oriental Mindoro proudly bringing their Bahaghari Festival at the street parade.

One of the groups which wowed some of the locals are the visual feast from the Oriental Mindoro group. Each participant have costumes which are intricately made, from the gown’s embellishments and impressive dance routines.

Bahaghari Festival is celebrated every April 25 in honor of the importance of the rainbow in the history of the town of Pinamalayan.

Marinduque’s lively and upbeat performance

Occidental Mindoro’s momentous number during the competition – MIMAROPA Street Dancing Showdown 2017

The street dance was followed by a competition at 6 p.m. at the Odiongan Sports Complex. Thousand of spectators has filled the venue with endless cheers on their favorite provinces. I have also seen some foreigners that were left in awe with each performances. I have heard one said “I have never seen anything like this before. It was festive, I hope we can have one in our country.”

With each provinces showing their best costumes, musicality, concept, and performances, here are the following winners of the 3rd Street Dancing Showdown.

Winning on 3rd place, bringing home a trophy and Php 100,000 is the Calapan City. 2nd place, bringing home a trophy and Php 200,000 is the Puerto Princesa group.  The group has also won the Best in Sound and Musicality and a Php 50,000. Lastly, Occidental Mindoro wins 1st place with trophy and a cash prize amounting to Php 300,000.

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Occidental Mindoro wins MIMAROPA Street Dancing Showdown 2017 Denise Alyssa G. Villamar

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MMFF, OMB file criminal charges against digital movie pirates

#PHinfo: MMFF, OMB file criminal charges against digital movie pirates

MMDA Chair Danilo Lim leads the filing of criminal charges against those involved in digiral piracy of film festival movies. (PIA NCR file photo)

PASIG CITY, Jan. 6 (PIA) -- Criminal charges were filed on Monday against 54 individuals caught by the Optical Media Board (OMB) in coordination with the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)’s Anti-Piracy Task Force for illegally streaming, downloading and distributing film entries of the on-going film festival.

Violations of Republic Act 8293, otherwise known as Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, and RA 9239 or Optical Media Act of 2003 were filed against four persons who were taken into custody by agents of OMB in separate operations in Manila City and Quezon City. 

Same charges were filed at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 49 persons behind social media accounts for illegally streaming, downloading and commercially distributing MMFF movies online.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and concurrent MMFF Chair Danilo Lim said they will keep on working together with members of the task force to make sure that violators are caught and brought to justice.

“Remember: Piracy is a crime. We shall pursue these violators to the full extent of the law and we shall keep a close watch against film pirates,” said Lim.

He also thanked OMB Chairman Christian Natividad for their swift action in going after the violators as he looks forward welcoming him in the Execom in the MMFF 2021. 

“Let us not watch or buy pirated copies, not only that it is illegal but patronizing them would discredit Filipino filmmakers' hard work, talent, money, tears and blood put into their projects,” Lim added.

The MMFF Anti-Piracy Task Force, headed by Executive Committee member Congressman Dan Fernandez,  coordinated with the OMB, Philippine National Police, Department of Information and Communications and Technology, National Bureau of Investigation, Globe, Upstream, and movie producers.

In line with this, Lim also ordered the creation of a permanent working committee for MMFF to work with law enforcers to arrest and prosecute violators of the anti-piracy law. 

Lim also urged the public to watch all entries only at the MMFF’s official partner.  All 10 MMFF entries can be watched exclusively via Upstream.ph until Wedenesday, Jan. 7.

“The best way we could help our local moviemakers and producers is by not engaging in movie piracy. We urge everyone to report cases of piracy or anyone caught recording and selling MMFF entries,” said Lim.

The 10 official entries are: Magikland, Coming Home, The Missing, Tagpuan, Isa Pang Bahaghari,  Suarez, the Healing Priest, Mang Kepweng, Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim, Pakboys Takusa, The Boy Foretold by the Stars, and Fan Girl. (PIA NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "MMFF, OMB file criminal charges against digital movie pirates." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063112 (accessed January 06, 2021 at 09:10AM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "MMFF, OMB file criminal charges against digital movie pirates." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063112 (archived).

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MMFF to go after digital piracy, illegal streaming of festival movies

#PHinfo: MMFF to go after digital piracy, illegal streaming of festival movies

MMDA Chair Danilo Lim warns filing criminal charges against those involved in digiral piracy of film festival movies. (PIA NCR file photo)

QUEZON CITY, Dec. 27 (PIA) -- Amid reports of digital piracy of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movies, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Danilo Lim on Sunday warned that they will go after and file cases against those involved in unlawful distribution or illegal streaming.

"Nakatanggap tayo ng mga reports ukol sa pamimirata ng mga MMFF movies. Marami umano ang nagtatangkang magrecord at mag-upload ng mga pelikula sa ibang mga platform na hindi natin otorisado," Lim told the PIA-NCR.

"Magsasampa tayo ng kaso sa kung sino man ang mahuli at mapatunayang gumagawa nito. Katuwang natin ang NBI, DICT, PNP, at mga LGUs sa pagsisigurong mananagot sila sa batas. Hindi natin ito palalagpasin dahil isa itong seryosong krimen," the concurrent MMFF chair added.

To recall, this year's edition of the film festival allowed for movies to be watched anywhere, in any device, through digital streaming, in compliance with the health and safety protocols for COVID-19.

Lim, however, also warned the public against any attempt to download the streamed copyrighted digital content as it also violates the intellectual property law.

"Binabalaan din natin ang publiko na ‘wag na ‘wag magdownload ng kopya ng mga piniratang MMFF movies. Kaya naeengganyo ang mga namimirata ay dahil mayroong mga tumatangkilik kaya ‘wag natin silang suportahan sa anumang paraan," he said.

Also, Lim encouraged the digital movie patrons and the public to not to engage in piracy and to report illegal streamers and streaming sites.

"Ipagbigay alam agad sa mga awtoridad kung may impormasyon kayo ukol sa mga namimirata ng MMFF movies. Maaaring ipadala ang complaint sa official MMFF page na Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Official o tumawag sa MMDA Hotline 136," he urged.

Now on its 46th year, the MMFF features a diverse line-up of movies like comedy, romance, drama, horror, action, thriller, biopic, and fantasy adventure.

The 10 official entries include the following: Ang Lihim ng Bandang Itim, Coming Home, Fan Girl, Isa Pang Bahaghari, Magikland, Mang Kepweng, Pakboys Takusa, The Missing, Tagpuan, The Healing Priest, The Boy Foretold by the Stars and Suarez.

"Lahat ng mga pelikulang tampok sa MMFF ay pinagsikapang gawin ng mga Filipino filmmakers. ‘Wag nating sayangin ang kanilang mga talento sa pagtangkilik ng pirated movies. Manood lang sa official streaming site natin na upstream.ph," he added.

The MMFF is an annual event held every Christmas organized primarily to promote Philippine cinema, proceeds from the film festival go to a number of beneficiaries in the film industry. (PIA NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "MMFF to go after digital piracy, illegal streaming of festival movies." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1062501 (accessed December 27, 2020 at 12:57PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "MMFF to go after digital piracy, illegal streaming of festival movies." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1062501 (archived).

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MMFF launches watch and win virtual parade of stars promo

#PHinfo: MMFF launches watch and win virtual parade of stars promo

PASIG CITY, Dec. 22 (PIA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is inviting netizens to watch this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) virtual parade of stars and get a chance to win tickets.

The promo is open to all Facebook users. Watch the 2020 MMFF Parade of Stars via FB Live on the MMFF Official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ mmffofficial/.

Each of the 10 MMFF official entries will promote their respective movies on the FB live and leave a comment on the comment section regarding the particular MMFF entry promoted.

According to MMFF, a total of 100 randomly chosen winners will win two tickets each.

Promo date is on December 23, 2020, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Earlier, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has expressed his full support to the Metro Manila Film Festival, which will be available on a digital platform for the first time.

Now on its 46th year, the MMFF features a diverse line-up of movies, ranging from drama, comedy, romance, horror, action, to thriller, biopic to fantasy adventure.  

The 10 official entries are: Magikland, Coming Home, The Missing, Tagpuan, Isa Pang Bahaghari, Suarez, the Healing Priest, Mang Kepweng, Ang Lihim ng Bandang Itim, Pakboys Takusa, The Boy Foretold by the Stars, and Fan Girl.

All 10 official entries will be streamed online beginning December 25, Christmas Day to January 7, 2021, via Upstream.ph. (MMFF/PIA-NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "MMFF launches watch and win virtual parade of stars promo." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1062318 (accessed December 22, 2020 at 01:00PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "MMFF launches watch and win virtual parade of stars promo." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1062318 (archived).

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Duterte supports MMFF shift to  digital platform

#PHinfo: Duterte supports MMFF shift to  digital platform

                                                       President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

PASIG CITY, Dec. 6 (PIA) -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has expressed his full suppot to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which will be available on a digital platform for the first time.

Duterte, in his aired message for the MMFF, acknowledged the annual film festival as the “pioneer and foremost industry event that showcases the best Filipino filmmaking, and how it compares with the rest of the world, and described the event  as 'a beacon of hope'.

“The Metro Manila Film Festival has given us memorable films that convey the richness of our culture and heritage. This year, festival entries will be shown online so that you can see them with your families in the safety of our homes,” said Duterte, in a pre-recorded speech aired over MMFF’s official Facebook page.

“May the festival continue to be a beacon of hope for the advancement of the Philippine cinema and for the growth as a nation,” he added.

The annual tradition, which began in 1975, has given the Filipino audience a time to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends at the cinemas, said Duterte.

Now on its 46th year, the MMFF features a diverse line-up of movies, ranging from drama, comedy, romance, horror, action, to thriller, biopic to fantasy adventure.  

The 10 official entries are: Magikland, Coming Home, The Missing, Tagpuan, Isa Pang Bahaghari,  Suarez, the Healing Priest, Mang Kepweng, Ang Lihim ng Bandang Itim, Pakboys Takusa, The Boy Foretold by the Stars, and Fan Girl.

All 10 official entries will be streamed online beginning December 25, Christmas Day to January 7, 2021, via Upstream.ph.

Meanwhile, MMDA and MMFF Overall Chair Danilo Lim expressed gratitude to the President’s message of support, saying it is a big boost to the annual film fest, which is part of the Filipino Christmas tradition. The MMFF is in partnership with Globe, Upstream and GMovies.

“We thank President Duterte for his words of encouragement for this year’s MMFF. His message is a morale booster to the local film industry that has been trying to survive amid the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic,” he said.

Though MMFF movies can be watched anywhere, Lim also said that anti-piracy safeguards are in place to keep off illegal streaming through Globe’s #PlayItRight campaign.

“The best way we could help our local moviemakers and producers is by not engaging in movie piracy. We encourage everyone to report illegal streamers and streaming sites,” he added.

In compliance with the health and safety protocols for COVID-19, regular activities such as Parade of Stars and the Gabi ng Parangal will also be streamed online.

To recall, the MMFF is an annual event held every Christmas organized primarily to promote Philippine cinema. Proceeds from the film festival go to a number of beneficiaries in the film industry. (PIA NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "Duterte supports MMFF shift to  digital platform." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1061083 (accessed December 06, 2020 at 02:11PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "Duterte supports MMFF shift to  digital platform." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1061083 (archived).

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Organizers reveal 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival's final line-up of entries 

#PHinfo: Organizers reveal 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival's final line-up of entries 

CALOOCAN CITY, Nov. 25 (PIA) -- The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which is set to go digital this year, is extremely excited to announce its final line-up with a wide mix of genres for the global audience to enjoy in December. 

Instead of the usual eight entries, the MMFF 2020 will showcase a diverse line-up of 10 movies, ranging from family drama, horror, action, thriller, romance, fantasy adventure to romantic comedy.

The 10 official entries are:

1. Magikland, a fantasy adventure film 

2. Coming Home, a family drama film

3. The Missing, a horror film

4. Tagpuan, a romance film

5. Isa Pang Bahaghari, a family drama film

6.  Suarez, the Healing Priest, a biopic film

7.  Mang Kepweng, Ang Lihim ng Bandang Itim, a comedy film

8. Pakboys Takusa, a comedy film

9. The Boy Foretold by the Stars, a romantic comedy film

10. Fan Girl, a drama film

The entries were chosen based on the following criteria: Artistic Excellence – 40%; Commercial Appeal – 40%; Filipino Sensibility – 10% and Global Appeal – 10%.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and concurrent MMFF Chairperson Danilo Lim urged Filipino families to support this year’s film festival that would allow them to bond over the Christmas holidays by watching the movies together at home.

“Christmas won't be complete without the MMFF which has been part of the Filipinos' tradition. We may not enjoy films traditionally in cinemas because of the restrictions brought by the coronavirus disease pandemic but that will not stop us from bringing cheer to the Filipino families through the MMFF,” said Lim. 

In partnership with Globe, Upstream and GMovies, this year’s MMFF makes use of the digital platform to bring Filipino films to the global audience. All 10 official entries will be streamed online beginning December 25, Christmas Day.

“MMFF 2020 will not be limited to Filipinos residing in the country but will allow overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to enjoy the festival on a legitimate platform, anywhere they are in the world. We are grateful to our partners for making the MMFF 2020 possible. We urge everyone to support the film festival,” said Lim.

In compliance with the health and safety protocols for COVID-19, regular activities such as Parade of Stars and the Gabi ng Parangal will also be streamed online. 

The MMFF is an annual event held every Christmas organized primarily to promote and enhance the preservation of the Philippine cinema. Proceeds from the film festival go to a number of beneficiaries in the film industry. (PIA NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "Organizers reveal 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival's final line-up of entries ." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1060004 (accessed November 25, 2020 at 12:09PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "Organizers reveal 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival's final line-up of entries ." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1060004 (archived).

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MMDA launches the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival

#PHinfo: MMDA launches the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival

Summer MMFF organizers during its launching at Novotel in Quezon City. (Photo by Gelaine Gutierrez/PIA-NCR)

QUEZON CITY,  March 3 (PIA)--The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led the launching of the  first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (SMMFF) Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Novotel Hotel in Quezon City.

MMDA Chair Danilo Lim said they have decided to hold another film festival aside from the annual MMFF conducted during December to uplift the Philippine movie industry and encourage moviegoers to patronize local movies. 

“Let us all support the industry. We assure everyone of quality films for the MMFF’s Summer edition that hopes to give workers of the industry added opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity,” Chairman Lim stated.

The entries were chosen based on the following criteria: Artistic Exvellence (40%), Commercial Appeal (40%), Filipino Cultural Sensibility (10%), and Global Appeal (10%). Lim said  the Board of Jurors is composed of well-respected names in the industry with Director Bienvenido Lumbera as chair.

The prizes and awards for the Summer MMFF will be the same as the annual MMFF. It will also have the same beneficiaries such as the Mowelfund, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), the Motion Picture Anti-Piracy Council (MPAPC), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and the Optical Media Board (OMB).

Lim added that the regular MMFF sales usually reach almost 1.2 Billion pesos, however it decreased last year due to calamities  that happened during the last quarter.

Still, the MMFF Chair remains optimistic that the First Summer MMFF will succeed despite another challenge, the proliferation the COVID-19. 

During the launch, the MMFF Executive Committee bared the follwing as the eight official entries for the First Summer MMFF: A Hard Day (Viva Communications, Inc.); Tagpuan (Alternative Vision Cinema); Love the Way You Lie (TinCan, Ten17P and Viva Films); Isa Pang Bahaghari (Heaven’s Best Entertainment); Love or Money (ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.); Coming Home (Maverick Films); Ngayon Kaya (T-Rex Entertainment, Inc.); The Missing (Regal Entertainment, Inc.).

Screening of the entries is scheduled from April 11 (Black Saturday) up to April 21 in all cinemas nationwide.

The Quezon City government will host the Parade of Stars which shall feature floats carrying celebrities of the eight entries from Welcome Rotonda (via Quezon Avenue eastbound) straight towards Quezon Memorial Circle  on April 4. (PIA-NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "MMDA launches the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1035611 (accessed March 03, 2020 at 12:51PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "MMDA launches the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1035611 (archived).

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1st Metro Manila Summer Film Fest to kick off April

#PHnews: 1st Metro Manila Summer Film Fest to kick off April

MANILA — For the first time ever, another round of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be held this summer, with its eight film entries to be screened after the Lenten season.

In a press launch of the event dubbed the Summer MMFF (SMMFF) in Makati City, MMFF and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chair Danilo Lim emphasized that the event will not be a minor festival and will be equal compared to its December counterpart.

“Lahat ng pwede gawin ng (Everything that could be done by the) MMFF executive committee ibibigay natin para maging successful ito (will be done to ensure its success). This is the first summer film fest na gagawin natin (that we’re doing),” Lim said.

Aside from awarding prizes to winners of the festival’s several awards categories, he said winning entries will also be given the same incentives as those in previous MMFFs.

“I-sponsor natin sa international film fests yung mga awards na ibibigay natin -- kung ilang daan libo yan for this award, ganun din. Ayaw natin masabi na itong summer film fest ay second class kumpara sa ano, dapat pareho yan (We’ll sponsor the winning entries in international film fests -- if we give out this much for an award, we’ll do the same here. We don’t want anyone to say that the summer film fest is second class compared to another, it should be the same),” Lim said.

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During the event, Noel Ferrer, MMFF spokesperson, joined by actress-beauty queen Kylie Verzosa, announced that the eight films will be screened beginning April 11 (Black Saturday) up until April 21.

These films, chosen out of 24 submitted entries, include ‘A Hard Day,’ an action film starring Dingdong Dantes; Tagpuan, a romance film starring Shaina Magdayao, Alfred Vargas, and Isa Calzado; ‘Love the Way ϋ Lie,’ a romantic comedy and fantasy film starring Xian Lim; ‘Isa Pang Bahaghari,’ a family drama featuring Philip Salvador and Nora Aunor; ‘Love or Money,’ starring Coco Martin and Angelica Panganiban; ‘Coming Home,’ a family drama starring Jinggoy Estrada; ‘Ngayon Kaya,’ a romance featuring Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez; and ‘The Missing,’ a horror starring Joseph Marco and Ritz Azul.

According to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, the SMMFF will officially kick off on April 4 through its Parade of Stars which will feature floats themed after the festival’s eight film entries as well as carry several of the films’ stars.

The parade will begin at 3 p.m. from Welcome Rotonda and will run for seven kilometers via Quezon Avenue eastbound straight towards Quezon Memorial Circle.

To give way to the parade, the eastbound lanes of Quezon Avenue, from Mabuhay Rotonda up to Quezon Memorial Circle, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The MMDA said its traffic enforcers as well as those from the Quezon City government will be deployed along the parade route to assist and regulate traffic.

It added that an hour before the parade’s start, the entire stretch of Quezon Avenue’s eastbound lanes will be cleared and illegally parked vehicles will be towed. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "1st Metro Manila Summer Film Fest to kick off April." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095339 (accessed March 03, 2020 at 04:05AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "1st Metro Manila Summer Film Fest to kick off April." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095339 (archived).

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Works of 1st Ibaloi UP Fine Arts grad on display at Ibagiw fest

#PHnews: Works of 1st Ibaloi UP Fine Arts grad on display at Ibagiw fest

BAGUIO CITY -- The works of a former La Trinidad councilor, educator, historian and artist who belonged to the group of original settlers of this summer capital are currently on display at the Ibagiw Festival exhibit at the Diplomat Hotel here.

Geoffrey Carantes' masterpieces are on exhibit as part of this year's November Arts Festival.

Baguio received an accolade from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as among the creative cities in the world, specifically on folk arts and crafts, in 2017. The city's inclusion in the list led to the institutionalization of arts-related events in the month of November.

“Finally, he got the recognition he deserved,” Carantes' daughter Lybet Carantes–Bibal, who showcased her father's ink on paper drawings featuring locals in their native attire.

One of those on display is a 2 feet x 5 feet drawing on the history of the people of Baguio and Benguet which was the cover art of the History of Benguet People publication in the mid-'80s.

A 2.5 x 6 feet work again on Baguio’s past practically dominated the wall of the exhibit which was opened during the grand launching of the festival last Nov. 16, kicking off the two-week event that will highlight the city’s status as a Creative City for Crafts and Folk Arts.

The holding of the exhibit entitled “Pengsasan: Drawings and Prints of Geoffrey M. Carantes” is the fulfillment of Bibal's “overdue promise" to her late father.

It is also a tribute to Carantes, the first Ibaloi graduate of the University of the Philippines – Diliman Fine Arts school who “rendered his time and talent to further promote, explore and document Cordilleran culture and history through his visual arts and writings,” Bibal said.

Carantes' youngest son Bahaghari said, “My dad’s works are on the life of Ibaloi folks and how it evolved in the past 500 years. He had his own version of the Battle of Tonglo, the bloodiest battle waged by the Spaniards against the usually docile Ibalois in search of gold.”

The exhibit was opened with nephew Bobby Carantes singing an original Ibaloi song entitled “Ajuran”, meaning hammock.

Bobby, a Philippine Military Academy professor who founded with his siblings the band Bagiw in the late '70s, continued plucking the guitar as his uncle’s achievement was read and offerings were made to the gods consisting of boiled camote, boiled pork, tapey and gin.

Carantes died on Feb. 22, 1998, just before he finished his second term as councilor of La Trinidad, Benguet.

In his first term, he authored the “Panaspulan Ordinance” which institutionalized the celebration or meeting that is now the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, said George Babsa-ay of the office of La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda.

“The festival was first staged in the late 1980s and way ahead of Baguio’s Panagbenga,” he added.

The late Carantes also taught at the University of Baguio, the Cordillera Career Development College and Benguet State University.

Cartooning was a sideline that helped send his four kids to school, recalled Bahaghari, who was named after his great grandfather Kustacio, who the late Carantes said was known among the circle of Ibaloy resistance fighters against Spanish rule.

Carantes was the contemporary of Mateo Carantes and cousin Cuidno Carantes, who were honored by the Baguio Centennial Commission in 2009 as builders of the city. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Works of 1st Ibaloi UP Fine Arts grad on display at Ibagiw fest." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086896 (accessed November 25, 2019 at 12:44AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Works of 1st Ibaloi UP Fine Arts grad on display at Ibagiw fest." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086896 (archived).