EDITORS DESK Robert Requintina Did you know that the first film showing in the Philippines happened in Intramuros, Manila in 1900? According to the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts, a British identified only as Walgrah opened the first hall exclusively for movie viewing at No. 60...
After almost two years, local cinemas welcome moviegoers back This week, Filipinos in Metro Manila mark their return to the cinemas as protocols loosened, allowing them to see blockbuster films on huge screens and in surround sound with safety measures in mind, of course. How was it, you asked?...
Suffice it to say that Dr. Tony Leachon's warnings against the reopening of cinemas mean nothing to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Spokesperson Harry Roque. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Photo from Harry Roque's Facebook) "Hindi po kami...
For the first time since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Alert Level System (ALS) was implemented, Metro Manila residents will find out what it's like to live under alert level 3, which will be observed in the capital region from Oct. 16, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2021. (Erik Witsoe/ Unsplash) Alert...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion has attested to the safety of cinemas as a venue when ti comes to controlling the spread of the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Jonatan Moerman/ Unsplash) While cinemas and movie houses have remained closed for...
Will cinemas and amusement centers like arcades finally reopen these "ber" months considering Metro Manila's impending switch to the more lax general community quarantine (GCQ) this coming Wednesday, Sept. 8? (Photo by Erik Witsoe/ Unsplash) It's not likely, but there's a glimmer of hope according...
