In a nutshell, “Kaka sa Yawan” takes a simple idea and lets it breathe. In his first Cinemalaya feature, director Alpha Habon follows the friendship between Niko, a young man from Manila, and Ayan, a Tadyawan Mangyan boy. Played by Beaver Magtalas and Benedix Ramos, with Queenay also in the...
Around these parts, it is easy to get lost in the daily cycle of politics. A new controversy trends. Another public debate takes over social media. Another headline pushes everything else aside. Thankfully, somewhere in the middle of all that noise, a healthy, happy diversion. Filipino filmmakers...
For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens and closes with two internationally acclaimed independent films that reflect the complexity of the Filipino experience. The opening film, "Enjoy Your Stay," explores a mother 's enduring love for her daughter,...
Award-winning animated documentary "58th" will finally have its Philippine premiere at the 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival following a successful run in international film festivals. Directed by Carl Joseph Papa, the film is scheduled to screen on Aug. 13 at 8:30 p.m. at the...
For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) on Saturday, July 11, said former men’s basketball coach Tab Baldwin has been engaged by the university as an independent contractor since 2016. This clarification came after commentaries emerged following a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup of films competing in its 22nd edition, with nine full-length features and 10 short films set to vie for top honors when the festival returns from August 6 to 16. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the...
Live music in the Philippines runs on a simple setup. An organizer mounts a show, books a venue, negotiates artists ' fees, handles logistics and promotions, and fans buy tickets to see their favorite acts. At its core, the system relies on trust. But according to artists, venues, labels, and...
He thought he was done with music seven years ago. Really done. Miguel Escueta was content building his coffee business, raising his daughter and enjoying life away from the spotlight. Then the itch returned. This time, he 's aiming to make the most of it. His new album, " Stand in the Fire,"...
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned why President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the 2022 elections, accusing him of “lying” to Filipinos about his capabilities and plans for the country amid what she described as worsening economic conditions under the current administration. Speaking before...
Power rates in Luzon may see an increase this month, as its average spot market price posted the highest jump among the three regions due to the power supply-demand imbalance experienced in March. In a media briefing on Wednesday, April 8, Independent Electricity Market Operator of the...
Independent Filipino music takes a significant step forward as Curve Entertainment and Flamingo Music officially enter a partnership aimed at strengthening the distribution and visibility of original music by emerging and established independent artists. The collaboration brings together Curve...
