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All the Local Government Units (LGU) can take a leaf out of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto's book as the city is declared to be prepared ahead of others for the pilot rollout of vaccines this year.
On January 20, poet and activist Amanda Gorman became the youngest to deliver the presidential inaugural poem for new US President, Joe Biden. Her beautiful and moving words certainly ignited a fire of hope among Americans towards a brighter future in democracy, but unbeknownst to her, her message rang true and clear well beyond their borders as well. Here, in the Philippines, we have just as much to take away from her powerful composition—perhaps even more in this time of great national divide.
The long wait is over. Kelvin Miranda, who first marked his name in the local entertainment industry as now-iconic Mark Sta. Maria in the Netflix global film Dead Kids, is on his steady way to show his local supporters what he's made of–leading the charge in the next generation of charismatic leading men.
Since its online premiere in December 2020 during the Metro Manila Film Festival, award-winning film "Fan Girl" has been the talk of the town for its thrilling story, subliminal messages, and its team's incessant effort to put a stop on digital piracy.
Produced by Globe Studios, written by Juan Miguel Severo, and directed by JP Habac, "Gaya Sa Pelikula" is a romantic comedy that follows Vlad and Karl (played by Ian Pangilinan and Paolo Pangilinan) in a story of love, acceptance, and taking ownership to be the main character in our own lives.
An audition two years ago got Kyle Velino his big break in a time of uncertainty, and one fateful project in the form of the Philippines' first BL series "Gameboys" has touched the lives of millions of people around the world with stories of real, three-dimensional characters. In an interview with Rank, he shared with us how heeding to life's unexpected calls made his anti-hero role come to life.
Anybody else feeling the need to go out a lot more now, even if we know fully well that the virus is still out there, and we still probably shouldn't? Do you also have two voices fighting in your head: one that pushes you out the door and tells you you need a change of scenery to be sane, and one that shackles you in the bed in fear of the "outside world"?
For the first time ever, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is bringing the annual MMFF to the online world with a digital film festival featuring some of the most anticipated Filipino stories in 2020.