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  • This ‘hard to swallow’ Filipino film hopes to make Oscars history
  • Pinoys can relive Philippine cinema’s Second Golden Age with these free films
  • ‘Pee-Mak’ draws crowds and sold-out screenings as Wilbert Ross urges support for Filipino films

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rappler.com /1 month ago

This ‘hard to swallow’ Filipino film hopes to make Oscars history

‘Filipiñana,’ the country’s official film entry to the Oscars, hopes the international audience sees something different — a ‘different side of the Philippines’ and a ‘different ki...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Pinoys can relive Philippine cinema’s Second Golden Age with these free films

Some of the Philippines’ most iconic films will return to the big screen for free this September as the country celebrates Film Industry Month. The Film Development Council of the...

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lionheartv.net /4 days ago

‘Pee-Mak’ draws crowds and sold-out screenings as Wilbert Ross urges support for Filipino films

Viva Films’ Filipino adaptation of the Thai horror-comedy Pee Mak is drawing moviegoers to cinemas nationwide, with reports of long queues and sold-out screenings highlighting the...

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starmometer.com /4 days ago

‘Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)’: Puregold CinePanalo’s Star-Studded Filipino Cast is Packed with Surprise Cameos

Filipino talent shines in many different ways, and “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)” brings that diversity to the

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lionheartv.net /3 weeks ago

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 puts Filipino filmmakers and fresh stories in the spotlight

Philippine cinema took center stage at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 media conference, where filmmakers, actors, producers, and emerging student auteurs gathered at Qu...

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entertainment.inquirer.net /1 month ago

'Forgotten Island' directors tells Hollywood: Filipino films not just for Filipinos

Hollywood still has a tendency to view Filipino stories as something made primarily for Filipino audiences, according to “Forgotten Island” directors Joel Crawford and Januel Merca...

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

Dive into Spanish cinema (and more) with this year’s ‘Película>Pelikula’ lineup

No Spanish fluency required! Find your next watch based on your mood, interests, and the kind of story you want to see

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

‘Call Me Mother’ Hits No. 1 on Netflix Philippines’ Top Movies

ContentAsia Awards 2026 Silver winner for Best Feature Film or Telemovie Made in Asia “Call Me Mother,” starring

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rappler.com /2 weeks ago

‘Forgotten Island’: Filipino American stories are Filipino stories

'Forgotten Island' is definitely an achievement worth celebrating, but Filipino storytelling does not begin nor does it end here. We have to take it upon ourselves to add to the na...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 Unveils a Star-Studded Lineup in 7 Powerful Films

Seven films. Seven wildly different stories. Each with a cast that brings together some of the biggest names

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 week ago

‘Pinoy Carrie’: Filipino horror film ‘Anak ng Dilim’ catches attention

A renewed interest in what is called the “Filipino version” of the horror film “Carrie” starring Gladys Reyes circulated on social media. Videos from Regal Films‘ 1997 movie, “Anak...

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lifestyle.inquirer.net /1 week ago

3 MMFF 2026 films we’re intrigued by

“Amir,” “Los Salvajes Bravos,” and “A Perfect Marriage” depict war through a child’s eyes, colonial exploitation, and the struggle for parenthood...Keep on reading: 3 MMFF 2026 fil...

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

‘An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ and Bicol’s unwavering fight for human rights

Weaving Bicol folk dance and music, the film 'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ shows the enduring hope of the families of the desaparecidos

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rappler.com /6 days ago

What makes a story film festival-worthy?

While local films at Puregold's CinePanalo do what they do best by making audiences laugh, grieve, remember, and feel, the festival actively seeks out stories rarely told on screen

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Watch Movies for Only ₱100 Nationwide as the Philippines Launches Its First-Ever ‘National Cinema Day’ on September 12

Get ready to make the most of the movies during the Philippine National Cinema Day this September 12

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interaksyon.philstar.com /3 weeks ago

‘Mono No Aware’ sweep to Miss Universe moment: 10 CinePanalo 2026 Awards highlights

(Updated 4:23 p.m.) Filipino filmmakers, actors and creatives gathered Wednesday, September 30, for the CinePanalo 2026 Awards Night, capping this year’s film festival with a celeb...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Filipino folklore takes center stage in DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ film

First major Hollywood animated feature inspired by Filipino culture and mythology Story follows two best friends stranded in mystical world of Nakali Directors say Filipina women i...

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scmp.com /3 weeks ago

Forgotten no more: Filipino folklore finds footing on global stage

Stories of the manananggal, a creature said to split its body in two, and the tiyanak, which takes the form of an infant, are part of the folklore many children grow up hearing in...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Sassa Gurl Takes Center Stage in Puregold CinePanalo’s ‘Multwoh’

Queer Filipinos deserve to be heard and are now rightfully taking their place on the center stage. This

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lionheartv.net /1 month ago

Geng Rodriguez makes her acting debut in ‘Pamana’, turning a childhood dream into a film

What started as a conversation about a resort has now turned into a movie. At Highland Bali Villas, Resort and Spa in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, cameras recently began rolling for P...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ Leads as Most-Watched Film on Netflix PH

Star Cinema’s romantic drama film “Tayo Sa Wakas,” starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, continues to dominate Netflix

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rappler.com /1 month ago

Day jobs and dreams: Dubai OFWs chase indie film spotlight

Despite the demands of their regular jobs, these passionate Dubai OFWs pursue unpaid acting projects, with some even earning recognition at international film festivals

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toronto.citynews.ca /1 month ago

More than a movie: Big-screen representation on ‘Forgotten Island’ that one community will remember

It’s a big day for Filipinos across the globe this Friday as DreamWorks’ newest animated feature film “Forgotten Island” comes to theatres. It was more than just an animated film t...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Filipinos Can Enjoy Filipino Classics, iWant Originals, and Hit Kapamilya Shows for Free on iWant

Audiences can enjoy an improved free viewing experience of classic Filipino series and movies, alongside hit Kapamilya shows

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interaksyon.philstar.com

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starmometer.com

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inquirer.net

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lionheartv.net

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