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MOVIEGOER: EdukSine honors 'Alamat ng Sine Filipino'

Published May 8, 2025 07:45 am
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Still basking in their beautiful late 50s, 80s loveteam partners Snooky Serna and Gabby Concepcion delighted in an instant reunion April 26 at the UP Film Center in a celebration of Philippine cinema.

The onscreen sweethearts graced the screening of one of their many films together, Miracle of Love, one of two films celebrated by EdukSine that day. EdukSine founder and CEO Karen Jane Salutan-Krukover said Miracle of Love, produced by GC Films in 1982, is an underrated drama film by Elwood Perez that deserves a second look to benefit today’s younger generation.

Shot mostly in Lourdes, France, Miracle of Love pays homage to the Filipino tradition of keeping one’s faith in the face of adversity. The late Roxanne Abad Santos, a leukemia victim, co-starred with Snooky and Gabby in the film.

Prior to the screening, EdukSine presented the former screen partners the Gawad Alamat ng Sine Filipino award.

‘Miracle of Love’ was part of a celebration of timeless Filipino artistry and creativity hosted by EdukSine Studios at the UPFI Videotheque in UP Diliman.

This year’s event was divided into three segments, each paying tribute to one of Philippine cinema’s living icons.

The morning program opened with the special screening of "Otso," a socio-political drama co-written by Vince Tañada and directed by master director Elwood “El Maestro” Perez.

‘Otso’ chronicles the path of a struggling writer finding inspiration in the lives of his neighbors in a crowded, humble housing high-rise in Sampaloc, Manila. Produced as part of a master director series by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the film was lauded for its gritty portrayal of truth and society’s complexities.

The film’s lead actor, Vince Tanada, was presented with a Gawad Alamat after the screening.

Tañada was honored for his trailblazing work in producing socially relevant plays and films, including Katips and Juan Luna: Isang Sarsuela.

Veteran film editor George Jarlego was likewise presented a Gawad Alamat ng Sine Filipino sa Likod ng Kamera award for his invaluable contributions as a film editor, playing a key role in creating some of the country’s most influential films.

The "Alamat" event was presented with UPFI, Power Mac Center, Kinwa Etnika, and Chocolate Chamber.

EdukSine began in 2019 as a small effort to bring Filipino films to underserved regions, such as the mountain villages of Kalinga and the coastal province of Tawi-Tawi. Over time, it has transformed into a digital platform with the help of the Department of Science and Technology, allowing Filipino films to reach audiences worldwide. The trailblazing effort marks a milestone in EdukSine’s mission to promote Filipino culture and arts on a global stage.

From left: Gawad Alamat ng Sine Filipino awardees and actors of Miracle of Love, Gabby Concepcion, Snooky Serna, and EdukSine Studios CEO and Founder Karen Jane Salutan-Krukover 
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