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Friday, February 18, 2022

Leni-Kiko supporters in Echague, Isabela held a candle-lighting ceremony at the mural painted over by Comelec


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#LiwanagSaDilim candle lighting protest in Echague, Isabela againts COMELEC's incursion of their rights as citizens and artists.

Leni Robredo supporters lighted candles on a mural in a private property in Isabela that was unfairly removed by Comelec to protest the biased oplan baklas.

Even if you destroy the art or mock the foe. Then and again,we will repaint the walls to their original color until the walls speak for themselves that pink  is their real identity.

Actually, the shadow figures of those who stood up and repainted it, is the best picture to replace that. 

Paint exactly as shadows, with light. 







Maraming salamat sa mga volunteers at supporters natin sa Isabela, at sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas, na tumindig at mas nagpakita ng tapang ngayong araw. Patuloy na umaalab ang puso ng ating kampanya. Di magpapatinag ang people’s campaign. 

Ang paninikil ng malayang pagpapahayag gawing awiting umaalingawngaw sa gitna ng katahimikan, gawing #LiwanagSaDilim 

Tuloy ang musika ng pagasa para kay #RockstarLeni at para sa bayang hindi pagagapi.

"But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." ― Albus Dumbledore

What these people are doing is a clear sign of their fear and desperation that things are slowly spiralling out of their control. Those who believe must stand their ground. 

People are taking it to the streets. Thanks for the inspiration, COMELEC.

Always remember that the most heated things burns the brightest.

Literal chills! This is the public. This is what happens if the government failed to do what is right. Fight on mga KakamPinks! 

You can take away our posters, but never our fight. 

You can paint over our murals, but you will never stifle our voices. 

You may destroy the art but not the hope that sparked it.

it only takes a spark to keep the fire burning, pass it on.

"If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free,

A wonderful dawn of a new day we'd see...

And if everyone lit just one little candle,

What a bright world this would be." 

- One Little Candle by Chicago

Do they realize that this action is only fanning the flames of unrest further? It’s like trying to stop a volcano from erupting. 

Defend and protect the Leni-Kiko murals! We will not back down. We will not be pushed back. We will FIGHT on! 

Naalala ko yung community pantry: the moment authorities felt threatened by the spirit of volunteerism, they tried to take it down, except people stood their ground, and it only motivated more to do the same.

They feel threatened. we feel hopeful. 

The real spirit of unity starts from below, not from the top.

This is the first time that I actively campaigned a politician, and I am proud to say that this is the best decision I have ever made.

Mahirap pero kakayanin.

Lagi't lagi para sa bayan.

Isa sa mga iniwan na salita ni Rizal, “Patuloy ko na tatanawin sa likod ng dilim ang bukangliwayway.”

Ang hindi pantay na pagtrato sa mga tumitindig ay ang hahawi sa landas ng pagkakaisa, pakikibaka, at nag-aapoy na pagmamahal. 

Nakakaiyak.

People who are supposed to protect the civilians from both extremes (Government problems and terrorists) are the same people who are enforcing fear.

Sino ang aakay sa gabing tila ndi nag-uumaga?

But then, there's always a single light that immerse and attracts one another. They made it pink once again.

In the midst of darkness, light will prevail. Hindi kailanman mababaklas ang Peoples' Campaign.

This is People's Campaign. We will make this spark ablaze until Halalan 2022.

To all volunteers for VP Leni, don’t give up. Volunteer for a better tomorrow, volunteer for a better Philippines. They might have the money to pay people but you have the courage to inspire more people to volunteer.

History has taught us to fight for what is right even in our darkest moments. Filipinos are persistent, we dont give up easily. The country needs you more than ever.

Dont let the disgusting habits of the old generation, stop you from securing our bright future.

 While we're at it, might as well shine a light onto the dark underbelly of social media manipulation. Investigate Cambridge Analytica and all that is connected to it. Find out the depth of their influence on the outcome of our elections.

"Tumindig kayo; tinitiyak ko, mayroon ding titindig sa tabi ninyo."

“Fire is catching, and if we burn, you burn with us.”

-Katniss Everdeen, Catching Fire

Kahit andito tayo sa NCR, let us show our support for our kakampinks in Isabela.

Pakikiisa sa mga tumitindig sa Isabela at sa lahat ng lumalaban sa abuso at tiraniya! Hindi natin hahayaang manaig ang kasinungalingan at inhustisya; nasa ating paninindigan at pagkilos ang #LiwanagSaDilim. IPANALO ANG LABAN! MAY PAG-ASA!


Thursday, February 17, 2022

DepEd celebrates Filipina scientists, role models on International Day of Women and Girls in Science


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In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science.

“I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in the field of science. This should abolish long-standing biases and gender stereotypes that are steering girls and women away from science-related fields,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said.

Undersecretary San Antonio highlighted that celebrating women and girls, who have contributed to science, is something that deserves the support of anyone passionate about equity, sciences, nation-building through a lot of innovations that only those with scientific minds can contribute.


“I fully believe that the Philippines is one country that is among the most gender-equal countries in the world, especially in dealing with gender issues, concerns, and development,” Undersecretary San Antonio said.

Eminent Filipino women scientists Dr. Rowena Cristina Guevara, Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Gay Jane Perez, Deputy Director-General of the Philippine Space Agency, and Dr. Maria Ruth Pineda-Cortel, Researcher at the UST Research Center for the Natural Sciences and finalist in the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2020, shared messages of empowerment, while the inspiring story of Philippine Genome Center Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Palmes-Saloma on her journey to being a scientist was also featured.

“Sa Department of Science and Technology sa aming research and development grants, halos kalahati ng ating project leaders ay mga kababaihan at higit po diyan sa ating mga scholars sa science and engineering, halos kalahati rin po ay kababaihan,” Dr. Guevara shared.

On the other hand, Dr. Cortel noted that while the gender gap hinders the dreams of women and girls to contribute to science, she believes “that if we work together as one, as women and girls of science, we can smash stereotyping and defeat discrimination against women and girls in science.”

“The event is an opportunity for us women to serve as beacons of hope to each other, especially to the young girls of today. I encourage all women to persevere and break the barriers so that women in this field will one day be the norm rather than an exception,” Dr. Perez emphasized.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually by the UN on February 11, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science.

FDCP to Hold a Night of Celebration for PH Cinema’s Global Wins


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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be honoring the stalwarts of Philippine cinema whose performances and cinematic work have brought recognition to our country through their awards and citations from the foremost international film festivals of the world, at the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night on February 27, 2022 at the reopened historical Manila Metropolitan Theater.

Every year, the Film Ambassador’s Night aims to recognize the films and filmmakers that gave pride to the Philippines in the past year— films that competed and screened on the global stage, placing Filipino talent side by side to the finest ones in the world.

For the past five years of this gathering of some of the brightest artists of the Philippine film industry, FDCP has honored a total of 319 Film ambassadors. The list grows even longer with the addition of 77 awardees for this year’s awarding.

“It’s another year's worth of victories with the best of the best Filipino films being recognized around the world, highlighting our cultural heritage in cinema over the years. As we have continued to reach altitudes on the global stage, we applaud each filmmaker who shared his or her talent, creativity, and passion to the world. We created this night to celebrate you,” FDCP Chairperson and CEO, Liza Diño expressed her excitement for this year’s awarding.

The annual ceremony will also be presenting the special honors of the evening — the Camera Obscura Award, as the highest honor granted by the FDCP to a film worker or a film project with extraordinary achievements with two recipients and the Gabay ng Industriya Award (Ilaw ng Industriya and Haligi ng Industriya), given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions during their lifetime becoming respected pillars of the Philippine film industry. Honorees for these will be unveiled by the Agency in the coming days.

The year 2021 was a challenging one for the industry with the global pandemic limiting distribution opportunities, on-ground events, and filming logistics. As the Philippine cinema continues to transition and overcome challenges, recognitions and notable participations in the major leagues of the international film scene is a worthy cause of celebration in this much-awaited occasion.

The 6th Film Ambassador’s Night will be an exclusive, invitational event for this year’s honorees at the MET Theater—a fitting home for this very important event—the cultural gem of Manila which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. The event held in hybrid format will be telecast on the FDCP Channel on a later date.

Last year, Filipino films and filmmakers were feted at A-list international film festivals. Among the three of the biggest are: John Arcilla for On the Job: The Missing 8, Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) by Carlo Franciso Manatad for its numerous citations in the biggest international film festivals—74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico, 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada, and at the 52nd International Film Festival of India. Also bagging Asia’s top film fests recognitions is Gensan Punch by Brillante Mendoza—34th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan, and 2 awards from the 26th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Here is the list of this year’s Film Ambassador’s Night honorees.



A-LIST


John Arcilla - On the Job: The Missing 8


Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) by Carlo Francisco Manatad


Gensan Punch by Brillante Mendoza



A-LIST CITATION


Count by Adjani Arumpac


Random People by Arden Rod Condez


Gunam-Gunam X Guni-Guni (Rumi X Phantasm) by Khavn De La Cruz


Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story produced by Rocketsheep


Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento


On The Job: The Missing 8 by Erik Matti


Arisaka by Mikhail Red


Payback (Resbak) by Brillante Mendoza


The Brokers by Daniel Palacio


How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas


Big Night! by Jun Robles Lana


Last Days At Sea by Venice Atienza


Love Is A Dog From Hell by Khavn Dela Cruz









SHORT FILMS


Here, Here by Joanne Cesario


The Visitor by Joey Agbayani


Venganza by Joey Agbayani


Harana by Marie Jamora


My House by Adam Dumaguin


Confession by Arjanmar Rebeta


Miss You, George! by Mark Moneda


Ang Lihim Ni Lea by Rico Gutierrez


Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel


Naiiba (Unique) by Rey Coloma


Bukal (Wellspring) by Jeffrey Smith “Epy” Quizon


Mga Salitang Inanod (Drifted Thoughts) by Gabriel Carmelo


Iamannika by Dan Verzosa


Mito Ng Maynila (Myth Of Manila) by Janus Victoria


Ora Miss Mo by Khent Cacho


Ana Bikhayr (Okay Lang Ako) by Hannah Ragudos


Bakpak by Carlos Dala


Silang Mga Naligaw Sa Limot by Vahn Pascual


How To Die Young In Manila by Petersen Vargas


Siil by Will Fredo


An Sadit Na Planeta by Arjanmar Rebeta





SHORT FILM ACTORS


Jek Jumawan for Pas-An (Carried Burdens)


Frencheska Farr for Harana


Jeyrick Sigmaton for Dayas


Janice De Belen for Wounded Blood



DOCUMENTARIES



TV DOCUMENTARY


Fedelina: A Stolen Life by ABS-CBN’s DocuCentral


Miguel's Wounds (Mga Sugat Ni Miguel) by GMA-7’s Reporter’s Notebook


24 Oras: Special Coverage Of Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) In Luzon - GMA Network



SHORT DOCUMENTARY


To Calm The Pig Inside by Joanna Vasquez Arong


Maliit Na Hakbang by Richard Legaspi


Bullet-Laced Dreams by Kristoffer Brugada And Cha Escala



FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY


A Thousand Cuts by Ramona Diaz


Sa Layag Ng Bangkang Paurong (The Boats That Sail Backward) by Mark Giddel Liwanag


Aswang By Alyx Ayn Arumpac



CREATIVE AWARDS


Eric Ramos for In The Name Of The Mother


Arlyn Dela Cruz Bernal for Ecq Diary (Bawal Lumabas)



ACTORS


Rogelio Balagtas for Islands


Kit Thompson for Belle Douleur


Elijah Canlas for Kalel,15


Snooky Serna for In The Name Of The Mother


Julio Cesar Sabenorio for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban


Janine Gutierrez for Dito At Doon (Here And There)


Cedrick Juan, Anna Luna and Noel Comia Jr for Gitarista (Guitarist)



DIRECTORS


Carlo Ortega Cuevas for Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban


Carlo Francisco Manatad for Whether The Weather Is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)


Maria Diane Ventura for Your Color (Deine Farbe)


Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre



FEATURE FILMS


Tagpuan (Crossroads) by Mcarthur Cruz Alejandre


Belle Douleur by Josabeth Alonso


In The Name Of The Mother by Joel Lamangan


Balangiga: Howling Wilderness by Khavn De La Cruz


Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone


Latay (Battered Husband) by Ralston Jover


Gitarista (Guitarist) by Jason Orfalas


Midnight In A Perfect World by Dodo Dayao


Metamorphosis By J.E. Tiglao



SPECIAL CITATION


Vice Ganda - Everybody, Sing! - ABS-CBN







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