
MMFF REVIEW: “Manila’s Finest” is toothless
If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Falcon by President Halla Tómasdóttir at a ceremony…
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Why the New Year is shaping up to be a thrilling chapter for Philippine cinema.
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Award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana has never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, especially when it comes to the future of Philippine…
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VALLETTA, Malta — Twelve days on the road, away from the familiar sights and sounds of home, your body starts telling you one thing.
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Tecon Suape, recipient of the 2025 Ocean Friend seal, stood out for its proactive environmental management, aligning its operations with global sustainability…
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For decades, LGBTQ characters in Philippine films were often confined to caricature—comic relief, tragic figures, or sidekicks whose queerness existed only to…
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At first glance, a film trophy is an object of celebration—a gleaming symbol of victory, applause, and artistic recognition. But for artist Toym Leon Imao, the…
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When Jun Lana accepted the Gender Sensitivity Award at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival for Call Me Mother , he did not frame the moment as a personal…
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Their long-standing rivalry found one of its most decisive moments not in fanfare alone, but in performances so assured and consequential that they reshaped…
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Choosing SM Cinema for the next franchise installment or festival entry becomes a small but steady way to back public education.
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Silence fell over the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal as the screen dimmed and a familiar name reclaimed the room—not through applause,…
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‘These measures amount to intimidation and coercion aimed at undermining European digital sovereignty.’
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The year 1982 occupies a special place in Philippine cinema—not because of scandal or spectacle, but because it marked a rare moment when two towering screen…
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NEW YORK (AFP) — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Monday they would begin prospecting teams…
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MAURITIUS (AFP) — Jayden Schaper continued his soaring start to the 2026 European Tour season when he chipped in for an eagle on the second playoff hole Sunday…
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The Philippines stepped onto the Carthage Film Festival stage as guest of honor, using film to claim space, tell stories, and mark 50 years of Tunisian…
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