Rejected by the 2009 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival jury, Pepe Diokno”s international award-winning debut film Engkwentro will be shown in California on Nov. 4 to 11 during the 30th American Film Market, a move that could pave the way for the film”s global commercial distribution.
Archive for October, 2009
Pepe Diokno"s Engkwentro goes to Hollywood, picks Shoreline as global agent
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Ateneo, Adamson cagers win UniGames
Saturday, October 31st, 2009ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The heavily favored Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles went through a wringer before subduing St. Francis of Assisi College, 75-66, in Friday’s 14th UniGames men’s basketball finals to retain the crown they also won last year in Dumaguete.
4 still missing in ‘Santi’ wake; floods, outages hound south Luzon
Saturday, October 31st, 2009At least four people remain missing in the wake of tropical cyclone “Santi” (Mirinae), which charged through Southern Luzon and Bicol Saturday.
Democracy-loving netizens bemoan Comelec lines
Saturday, October 31st, 2009There is a positive spin on the long lines to register to vote and the frustration felt by many: Filipinos love democracy, a discouraging sign for those still banking on a coup or martial law to straighten out this country.
Democracy-loving netizens bemoan long voter registration lines
Saturday, October 31st, 2009There is a positive spin on the long lines to register to vote and the frustration felt by many: Filipinos love democracy, a discouraging sign for those still banking on a coup or martial law to straighten out this country. But the confusion and complaints are not a good omen of the Comelec's performance in next year's automated elections, which are expected to be much more complicated.