Philippine Short Film on Drug Trade Competes in Singapore

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After competing in the Wide Angle category of the Busan International Film Festival last October, Carlo Fajarda's short film Suerte will vie for awards next in the Southeast Asian short film competition of the 28th Singapore International Film Festival from November 23 to December 3.

Suerte, which literally means luck in Filipino and was used as a name of a street in the film, follows two amateur filmmakers (played by Fajarda himself and the film's director of photography and editor Phillipe Quintos) shooting a documentary about the drug trade. While they go along with their subjects, brothers Betong (Karl Medina) and Roel (Dan Medrana), they slowly get involved until the point of no return. As the night wears on, their dangerous obsession with their project forces them to cross the line between observer and creator.

Fajarda’s thesis film at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde joins three other Filipino films competing for the Silver Screen Awards in the festival. They are Carlo Francisco Manatad's Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month, Margarita Mina's Puppy Love and Andrew Stephen Lee's The Sound of Coins Hitting Brass.

SGIFF will feature over 100 films from 42 countries. It is the longest-running and leading international film platform in Southeast Asia for independent cinema. Also part of the Philippine contingent in the official selection are Salvage: Malay Wild by Sherad Anthony Sanchez, The One Armed Executioner by Bobby A. Suarez and In the Claws of A Century Wanting by Jewel Maranan.

FVR, The FORUM Host 10th Rafael M. Salas Golf Cup

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Former President Fidel V. Ramos and the Forum for Family Planning & Development Inc. (The FORUM) will host the 10th Rafael M. Salas Golf Cup on November 23, Thursday at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club.

With the theme “Nurturing Mother Earth, Women and Girls”, this year’s staging will be participated by at least 100 avid golfers who will play to support the annual event’s cause.

The tournament is open to all amateur golfers for an entry fee of P5,000 that includes a donation to this noble cause, green fee, special edition Salas golf giveaways, door prize, buffet lunch during and raffle.

Participants are also entitled to win the hole-in-one prize at stake – a Ducati Scrambler Sixty2.

Registration opens at 6:00am. Sequential tee-off is from 6:00 to 9:00 am. The ceremonial tee-off at 7:30am shall be led by Former President Ramos himself.

Named in his honor, Mr. Salas is remembered as a patriot par excellence who dedicated himself to serving his people in various government posts notably, Executive Secretary of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. In the international community, he served as the first Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with the rank of Undersecretary-General and is known as “Mr. Population”.

The event's generous major sponsors include DKT Philippines, San Miguel Corporation, PAGCOR, Filinvest Development Corporation, Marubeni Philippines, Group Management Development Inc., Team Energy, Lopez Group, Northstar Transport Facilities Inc, Asia United Bank, Alpha One (Benedicto Steel Corporation), PCSO, SGV, San Roque Power Corporation, SSS, Land Bank, DBP, Meralco, Pilipinas Shell, Trans Asia, Quickminds, Philippine Resources Savings Bank, Stradcom, Grand Videoke, Business Mirror, among others.

For ticket reservation or sponsorship, please call Golf Marketing Central at 6970520, 0917.8400119 or email golfcentral.ph@gmail.com. 

Discover Delicious New Favorites at FamilyMart: New Fish and Chips and Milk Tea Superfreeze are a Must-Try

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Get ready to dig into a flavorful new meal as FamilyMart brings you Fish and Chips! Thanks to your go-to place for everyday essentials, grabbing a delicious and nutritious bite is easier than ever.

Traditionally an English favorite, FamilyMart’s Fish and Chips features a tender fish fillet lightly fried to a crisp, served with a side of crunchy fries and a zesty tartar sauce that you’ll want at any time of the day.

Swap out your usual calorie overload for this tasty, guilt-free set for only P79, have your fish fillet with rice for only P69, or order it ala carte at only P59.

Pair your Fish and Chips with a refreshing treat as FamilyMart introduces Milk Tea Superfreeze. Experience your favorite blend of flavors in a cool new way and sip on as much as you can hold, with a 12-oz. cup at only P27, 16 oz. at only P35, and 22 oz. at only P45. Go ahead, take a chill fill!

You don’t have to go far to find healthy, sumptuous meals or discover delightful treats. At FamilyMart, there’s always something you’re sure to enjoy and come back to.

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