einstein says....

LIFE is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance, you must KEEP MOVING.

Albert Einstein

September 22, 1892, Juan Luna killed his wife Paz and mother in law Juliana Gorricho Pardo de Tavera

 

 

DATELINE: On September 22, 1892, Juan Luna killed perhaps one of my ascendants, Juliana Gorricho Pardo de Tavera, the mother of Paz Pardo de Tavera (Juan Luna's wife) , Both of them were killed by Juan Luna due to extreme jealousy, a crime of passion they say. I am still doing my research that Gorricho perhaps is a variation of my surname Gorecho. Juliana gave the lamp to Jose Rizal where the paper of "Mi Ultimo Adios" was found.

Juliana Gorricho vda. de Pardo de Tavera (seated at the center with baby Andrés Luna y Pardo de Tavera) with María de la Paz Pardo de Tavera y Gorricho de Luna (standing 2nd from the right) and José Rizal (standing 2nd from the left)

 Juan Luna  was a man of violent temper. He suspected his wife of infidelity, and when his wife and mother-in-law locked themselves in a room to escape his anger, he shot them both and killed them.

He was acquitted of his crime of passion, and the assassination of his brother contributed to his death by heart attack at the age of 42 in Hong Kong on his way to join the Revolution in 1899.

In a “crime of passion”, a person commits a crime against a spouse or loved one, or another person, because of anger or heartbreak. When a person becomes very jealous or disappointed, it can produce such strong emotions that he cannot think... rationally and may act on his impulses without thinking about the consequences.the Philippine justice system considers “having acted upon an impulse so powerful as naturally to have produced passion or obfuscation” a circumstance that mitigates criminal liability. Not only that, but Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code expressly provides that if a person catches his spouse in flagrante delicto with another person and kills one or both of them as a consequence, he shall only suffer the penalty of destierro, or exile, and this only to protect him from the vengeance of the relatives of his victims. This provision, which makes the Philippines one of the few jurisdictions which recognize the “crime of passion” defense, is a holdover from the old Spanish Penal Code, which was in force in the Philippines from 1886 to 1930, a revised form of which became the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.

CineFilipino winners

Cinefilipino winners

Feature

Film: Ang Kwento ni Mabuti, Ang huling chacha ni anita
Director: Mes de Guzman, Ang Kwento ni Mabuti
Actor: Karl Medina, The Guerilla is a Poet
Actress: Teri Malvar, Ang Huling Chacha ni anita
Supporting actor: Bong cabrera, The Guerilla is a Poet
Supporting Actress: Angel Aquino, Ang Huling chacha ni anita
Ensemble: Ang Huling Chacha ni Anita
Screenplay: Ang Kwento ni Mabuti
Cinematography: Puti
Editing: The Guerilla is a Poet
Production Design: Puti
Sound: Puti
Score: The Guerilla is a Poet

Short Film

1. Ligaw
2. Logaritmo
3. Sangandaan

Ang Turkey ay Pabo Rin

 

 

Bigla ako naging fan ni Tuesday Vargas for her CineFilipino film "Ang Turkey ay Pabo Rin". Walang katapusang tawa. A timely story that addresses the touching and oft times hilarious journey oThis experimental comedy explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a Filipino-American couple on a universal love trip - that which do not discriminate against color, stature, or culture. It is a celebration of the Filipino experience in a foreigner’s perspective, and alternatively, the realization of the American dream in a Filipino’s eyes.

 

 

 

Huling Chacha ni Anita

to the LGBT crowd, this is a must see Cinefilipino film. A 12-year old Anita falls in love with the new woman in town (Angel Aquino) ; years later, a girlhood crush blossoms during the Fiesta of Santa Clara in Obando, Bulacan.
 Ang galing ng film for winning the following.. Best film (along with Ate Guy's film) , Best Actress: Teri Malvar (the lesbian kid), Best Supporting Actress: Angel Aquino; Best Ensemble;

Martial Law: Never Again!

Today in Philippine History: September 21, 1972. Dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law. Never Again!

2013 National Seafarers' Day

   

 

Seafarers nationwide are invited to participate in the nationwide activities for the 18th National Seafarer's Day.

 Activities nationwide include the Memorial at Sea, High Mass, Grand Parade, Oratorical/ Art/ Photo Contest, Karaoke challenge, and the Search for Top Ten Outstanding Maritime Students. The Grand Parade from Rajah Sulayman park in Malate to Ninoy Aquino Stadium  will be  participated in by more than 4000 stakeholders from maritime schools, government agencies, manning agencies, training centers, maritime organizations, unions, families and private institutions.

The high mass will be celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle while Vice-President Jejomar Binay will be the keynote speaker.

Former president Fidel V. Ramos earlier issued on July 9, 1996 Proclamation No. 828 declaring August 18 as National Seafarers' Day wherein  the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) was tasked to coordinate with the public and private sector in   activities related to the celebration of said event. The purpose of the Proclamation is to give due recognition to the vital role of Filipino seafarers towards the development of the Philippines as a maritime countryLater,  Proclamation No.1094 was issued in 1997 by President Ramos   during the last Sunday of September every year. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the other hand, in its Circular No. 1884 dated July 11, 1996, requested all member nations to “celebrate’ World Maritime Day (WMD)during the last week of every September (maritime week) of each year. Consequently, Presidential Proclamation No. 866 dated Sept. 6, 1996 declared Sept. 27, 1996 and the last Friday of September every year, as National Maritime Day (NMD) spearheaded alternatively by the government agencies , to wit Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and  Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). 

                  The Philippines is considered as the major supplier of maritime labor globally. Per Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) data,. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) data showed that the deployed Filipino seafarers in 2006 (274,497), 2007 (266,553), 2008 (261,614), 2009 (330,424), 2010 (347,150), and 2011 (400,000) brought in the dollar remittances that have also been constantly increasing from US$1.9B in 2006, US$2.2B in 2007 , US$3B in 2008, US$3.4B in 2009, US$3.8B in 2010 to S$4.3B in 2011. As of 2013, the seabased sector’s remittance comprise at least 22% of the total dollar remittances of OFWs. No specific reason can be identified in the increase in dollar remittance despite the drop of supply globally in 2007 and 2008. But perhaps it is a result of increase in the salaries of the seafarers, on one hand, or the more aggressive “remittance” attitude of the Filipino seafarers, on the other hand. On the other hand, the Philippines as a flag State has a registered fleet comprising around 1.4% of total world tonnage.

Given the vast Philippine coast line (twice the size of the United States and nearly three times more than China), Filipinos have natural maritime instincts that place them at an advantage over other nationalities. Foreign shipowners are known to prefer Filipino seafarers for equally important qualities: dedication and discipline, industry, flexibility, loyalty, English language fluency, adaptability, positive work attitude, law-abiding, and problem-solving capability.

 Ironically, the Philippines almost lost its slot on the historical first thirty ratifying countries of the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 (MLC2006 It took the philippines six years to ratify MLC2006 on August 13, 2012 after it became a signatory of the so called international magna carta for seafarers rights..The convention sets out minimum standards and fair working conditions for seafarers worldwide. Philippines is the thirtieth country to ratify MLC 2006 out of the 314 signatories and one of the of the first thirty ratifying countries required for the convention to take effect. 

CineFilipino filmfestival schedule

2013 CINEFILIPINO FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING SCHEDULES

FEATURE FILMS:




ANG HULING CHA-CHA NI ANITA by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
•September 18- 3:30PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 9:30PM @ Gateway
•September 20- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 1:15PM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 21- 12:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 3:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 2:30PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 1:40PM @ Resorts World Manila (GALA)
•September 23- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 1:35PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 12:30PM @Gateway Cineplex

ANG KUWENTO NI MABUTI by Mes De Guzman
•September 18- 10:45PM @ Resorts World
•September 18- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 1:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 1:40PM @ Resorts World MLA
•September 21- 1:40PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 21- 7:30PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 1:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:40PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 3:00PM @ Gateway Cineplex

ANG TURKEY MAN AY PABO RIN by Randolph Longjas
•September 18- 1:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 6:15PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 1:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 11:30PM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22- 3:30PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 7:30PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 8:10PM @ Resorts World
•September 24- 3:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex

BINGOLERAS by Ron Bryant
•September 18- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 18- 8:45PM @ Resorts World (GALA)
•September 19- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 10:15PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:15PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22- 12:00PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:25AM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 12:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 4:35PM Resorts World Manila

MGA ALAALA NG TAG-ULAN by Ato Bautista
•September 18- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 3:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 11:30AM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 20- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:00PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 21- 1:50PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 12:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22- 1:20PM @ Resorts World Manila (GALA)
•September 23- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 6:15PM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 24- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex

PUTI by Mike Alcazaren
•September 18- 12:30PM @ Gateway
•September 18- 6:15PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 11:25AM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 20- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:00PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 3PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22- 11:30AM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 23- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 6:15PM @ Resorts World Manila

THE GUERRILLA IS A POET by Sari and Kiri Dalena
•September 18- 9:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 10:15AM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 10:15PM @ Resorts World
•September 20- 12:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 1:05PM @ Resorts World Manila (GALA)
•September 21- 2:30PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 4PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 10:10PM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 24- 12:40PM @ Lucky Chinatown

THE MUSES by Janice Perez
•September 18- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 12:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 8:30PM @ Resorts World (GALA)
•September 20- 3:30PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 11:25AM @ Resorts World Manila
•September 21- 7PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22- 10:15AM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10PM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 12PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 8:30PM @ Resorts World Manila

SHORT FILMS:
ALKANSIYA by Joan Cajes
•September 18- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22-12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 4:35PM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM Lucky Chinatown Mall

KATHANG ISIP by Jops Madarang
•September 18- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 20- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 22- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 1:45PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 2:05PM @ Resorts World

LAST CALL by Khalil Bañares
•September 18- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22-12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 4:35PM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM Lucky Chinatown Mall

LOGARITMO by Kim Ocariza
•September 18- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 20- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 22- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 1:45PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 2:05PM @ Resorts World

LIGAW by Pam Reyes
•September 18- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 20- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 22- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 1:45PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 2:05PM @ Resorts World

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS by Bor Ocampo
•September 18- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22-12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 4:35PM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM Lucky Chinatown Mall

ONANG by JE Tiglao
•September 18- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22-12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 4:35PM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM Lucky Chinatown Mall

PRINCESS URDUJA by Tiffanie Ang
•September 18- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 20- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 22- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 1:45PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 2:05PM @ Resorts World

SANGANDAAN by Jose Ibarra Guballa and Benjo Ferrer
•September 18- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 19- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 19- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 20- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 21- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 22-12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 22- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 23- 4:35PM @ Resorts World
•September 23- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 24- 12PM Lucky Chinatown Mall

WORLD IPIS by Kristin Barrameda and Joana Ubaldo
•September 18- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 19- 4:35PM @ Resorts World MLA (GALA)
•September 20- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 20- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 21- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 21- 10:30AM @ EDSA Shangri-La
•September 22- 11:10AM @ Resorts World
•September 22- 5:30PM @ Gateway Cineplex
•September 23- 12:10PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 23- 1:45PM @ Lucky Chinatown
•September 24- 2:05PM @ Resorts World

Lauriana

LAURIANA is an EVIL film.. and i LOVE IT!!!You wanna kill Allen Dizon for his portrayal of the violent military lover in this Sineng Pambansa entry. This is the story of a woman who falls in love but the relationship rapidly descends into a dysfunctional one, with her at the receiving end of repeated physical violence. However, it is also a coming-of-age tale with regards to Carding, a ten-year-old orphan who finds himself somehow entangled in the abusive affair.a blogger said it showed the reality of an “art form” and the existence of evil ‘in contrast’ with the beautiful landscapes, perfect scenery, innocent souls and a pure heart (of a beautiful woman named Lauriana).Disregard the fairy tales and “happy endings”- great injustice done to a woman and a violence that could harm and disturb your intellects.

 The movie is set in Quezon during the 1950s. Bangs Garcia plays the title character, Lauriana, a dancer in a barrio "baylehan" (dance floor in an open space). Allen Dizon plays Capt. Samuel Corazon of the Philippine Constabulary. He is assigned to a small barrio in order to catch suspected members of the Hukbalahap guerrilla group and falls wildly in love with Lauriana. Adrian Cabido plays the orphan Carding, who is an important character in the lovers’ lives.

Sineng Pambansa NFF 2013 "All-Masters Edition"

  

The country’s most accomplished film directors - with respective bodies of work that have spanned decades to substantially form part of Philippine cinema heritage - join forces for Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013, presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in cooperation with SM Cinemas. The All-masters film festival is set to be screened at all SM Cinemas from the 11^th to the 17^th of September. 
            Each director used respective provinces as the backdrop for their films, highlighting the beautiful vistas as well as real urban settings to be found around the country, as each teem with life and come with stories to tell.
            Dubbed the All-Masters Edition, this year’s Sineng Pambansa festival, presents the following list of films:  
“Otso”
Director: Elwood Perez
Synopsis:
            Hoping to reconnect with his roots by returning back to Manila, Lex writes a screenplay for an indie film based on the secret lives of his neighbors next door. Facts and his own artistic infusions all clash together as he discovers that reinterpreting real life isn’t always a good thing.

“Ang Tag-Araw ni Twinkle”
Director: Gil M. Portes
Synopsis:
            The rebellious Twinkle Marie’s life is about to get turned on its head due to a visit from an, unbeknownst to her, biological father with secrets to share. Entering into a tailspin of drugs, sickness, and lies forces her to reevaluate and asses things, then ultimately deciding on what’s truly important.

“Tinik”
Director: Romy V. Suzara
Synopsis:
            This is a sober and impartial study of homosexuality through the story of a middle-aged gay couturier and his attempts at keeping his dignity amidst the dilemmas and problems brought upon by his homosexuality.

“Bamboo Flowers”
Director: Maryo J. Delos Reyes
Synopsis:
            The actual chandelier-shaped bamboo flowers that blossom only before death inspire this anthology about the lives of different people in Bohol, who have to deal with the ever changing world around them. The erosion of traditions and beliefs forces change in their lives and pushes them towards drastic life decisions.

“Lauriana”
Director: Mel Chionglo
Synopsis:
            Set in 1955, the residents of a small idyllic village in Quezon are jolted to discover the dark, disturbing secret of a soldier and his common-law wife. Guilt and recrimination abound in the town and forces our protagonist into a six decade long journey of remorse, forgiveness and retribution.

“Sonata”
Directors: Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes
Synopsis:
            “Sonata” is the story of a woman whose whole life is her art, but when she loses it she goes into a self-exile, only to be, hopefully, reinvigorated by a young boy daring to bring it all back.

“Eman”
Director: Tikoy Aguiluz
Synopsis:
            This is a coming of age story about Emmanuel A. Lacaba, the brilliant young poet who dared to dream through his words and joined the armed struggle of 1975, cementing him not only as just poet but also a patriotic warrior.

“Badil”
Director: Chito S. Roño
Synopsis:
            Acting as a window into how flawed our basic political right has become, the film follows Nonoy as he takes over his Father, the Kapitan’s, duties as guardian to committed voters harassed by vote buyers on the eve of the election.

“Lihis”
Director: Joel Lamangan
Synopsis:
            Set in the 70’s during the darkest hours of Philippine History, we follow the story of two young NPA warriors who find themselves entangled in a web of frustration, despair and victory as they fight not only for democracy but also their love for each other.

“Ano Ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap”
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Synopsis:
            Concerned with themes of loyalty, old age, mortality and memories, the film traces the life of Teresa, a nanny who has dedicated sixty years of service to a middle class family at the expense of her own happiness and fulfillment. Though upon the death of the family patriarch, Teresa’s fate is now up in the air as the family decides what sort of future is to come.

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OTSO

Directed by: Elwood Perez
Starring: Anita Linda, Vangie Labalan, Vincent Tañada

Synopsis: Hoping to reconnect with his roots in the city of his birth, Lex returns to Manila. He writes a screenplay for an indie film based on his neighbors in a flat he moves into and what he believes is going on behind their closed doors…but are they really the people he thinks they are?

He realizes that his perceptions are in conflict with the objective facts. Is it even possible to create a work of fiction that is true to the facts when the very act of writing entails reimagining those facts? In the process, he discovers that his illusions of filmmaking, romance and the city itself are at odds with the truth

- See more at: http://www.dalebacar.com/2013/08/sineng-pambansa-national-film-festival.html#sthash.A2W0uKjk.dpuf

Here is the complete list of entries of the 2013 Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival featuring the "master auteurs" of Philippine cinema.

The festival will run from September 11-17, 2013 exclusively at SM Cinemas. Please note that on these dates, only festival entries will be shown at SM Cinemas nationwide.

Update: 08292013 Updated movie information based on the National Film Festival Press Kit.

- See more at: http://www.dalebacar.com/2013/08/sineng-pambansa-national-film-festival.html#sthash.A2W0uKjk.dpuf

Here is the complete list of entries of the 2013 Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival featuring the "master auteurs" of Philippine cinema.

The festival will run from September 11-17, 2013 exclusively at SM Cinemas. Please note that on these dates, only festival entries will be shown at SM Cinemas nationwide.

Update: 08292013 Updated movie information based on the National Film Festival Press Kit.

- See more at: http://www.dalebacar.com/2013/08/sineng-pambansa-national-film-festival.html#sthash.A2W0uKjk.dpuf

Here is the complete list of entries of the 2013 Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival featuring the "master auteurs" of Philippine cinema.

The festival will run from September 11-17, 2013 exclusively at SM Cinemas. Please note that on these dates, only festival entries will be shown at SM Cinemas nationwide.

Update: 08292013 Updated movie information based on the National Film Festival Press Kit.

- See more at: http://www.dalebacar.com/2013/08/sineng-pambansa-national-film-festival.html#sthash.A2W0uKjk.dpuf

1st Cine Filipino Film Festival

18-24 September 2013
Gateway Cineplex
Newport Cinemas of Resorts World Manila 
Lucky Chinatown Mall (Binondo)



PUTI by Miguel 'Mike' Alcazaren
Mike Alcazaren is a freelance television commercial director. He has won several Ad Congress awards and a First Prize in the 2007 Carlos Palanca Awards for Literature. His film Puti follows the story of a counterfeit painter who figures in a freak car accident that rendered him color blind. While recuperating, he starts seeing strange images.

MGA ALAALA NG TAG-ULAN by Ato BautistaAto Bautista is no rookie in the indie circuit, having won acclaim and recognition for his films such as Blackout (2007) and Carnivore (2008). For CineFilipino, Bautista presentsMga Alaala ng Tagulan, , a coming-of-age love story about a young man’s first encounter with love, romance, and heartbreak, told in bits and pieces of poetic and melancholic memories that began on one rainy night.

THE GUERILLA IS A POET by Sari Raissa Dalena and Kiri DalenaWith Guerilla Is A Poet, the sibling duo of Sari and Kiri Dalena weaves an intricate tale of an activist’s journey during the turbulent years of Martial Law, until his capture in the mountains and the dark, nine years of imprisonment that followed, leading to his birth as a poet.

TANG HULING CHA-CHA NI ANITA by Sigrid Andrea BernardoSigrid Bernardo's Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita tells the story of a 12-year old Anita who falls in love with the new woman in town; years later, a girlhood crush blossoms during the Fiesta of Santa Clara in Obando, Bulacan.

THE MUSES by Janice PerezJanice Perez’s directorial debut Sabongero (2009) was screened at the short film corner at the 2009 Festival de Cannes. She also directs and writes for commercial projects here and abroad. Her entry for CineFilipino is entitled The Muses, a story of sibling rivalry in the music business where two sisters find the hidden truths about fame, family and their own selves.

ANG KWENTO NI MABUTI by Ramon 'Mes' De GuzmanMes de Guzman is an independent film director and scriptwriter who have won several Palanca awards for scriptwriting. His film Ang Kwento Ni Mabuti tells the story of a healer named Mabuti, who despite her poverty, still looks at life positively. Everything changes, however, when she finds a bag containing a huge stash of money.

ANG TURKEY MAN AY PABO RIN by Randolph LongjasIn Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin, Randolph Longjas presents a cross-cultural comedy about a Filipino-American couple who celebrates life with karaoke music, superstitious in-laws, immigration laws, unexpected pregnancies, brown-outs, Thanksgiving turkey, with some love on the side.

BINGOLERAS by Byron 'Ron' BryantRon Bryant is one the fortunate ones who have had chance to work with the late Celso Ad Castillo. Back in 2009, he made his first full length documentaryThe Cinema of Celso Ad Castillo as an ode to the great director. His CineFilipino entry Bingoleras is a comedy about six single women, whose lives intersect when a bingo marathon is launched in their church for the barangay fiesta, turning expectations and relationships upside down and inside out.