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Rafael Manuel’s "Filipiñana" turns a seemingly ordinary day at a Philippine country club into a sharply funny and unsettling look at class, privilege, and exploitation. The film follows 17-year-old Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), who starts working as a “tee-girl,” one that places golf balls on...

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,...

The trailer for "Filipiñana" has generated widespread excitement among moviegoers, with many praising its striking visuals, compelling performances, and distinctly Filipino story following its successful run on the international film festival circuit. Social media users have described the preview...

A 2026 coming-of-age film centered on a 17-year-old “tee girl” -- now known as a golf caddy -- is scheduled to open at New York City’s historic Film Forum next month. “Filipiñana”, the feature film debut of writer-director Rafael Manuel, has quietly garnered accolades on the...