If you’re the first Asian to win three international belts and titles in boxing, definitely you’ll land among the Philippine’s finest Filipino’s. One of the most prolific achievement you’ll have is to have your own portrait in the stamps. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao achieved all these status in his late twenties.

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The 6th Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations!

TAYO na!

Now on its sixth year, TAYO is hailed as the country’s leading search for outstanding groups of young Filipinos that are instrumental in the development of the country through simple, worthwhile and notable projects implemented in their communities.

The search is open to all groups, organizations, clubs or societies whose membership and leadership is composed of at least 15 members who are aged 15 to 30 years old. Organizations shall be judged on the basis of a recent program or project that made an impact in their communities. Read the full story

Manny Pacquiao will fight David Diaz today in an ambitious feat of the aforementioned become the first Asian to win world titles in four divisions. More to what he has to offer in the name of “Bravo Indio” race, Lorden Leopoldo sees another thing why this fighter from General Santos City should be a national hero.

Published yesterday at SUNSTAR CEBU WEEKEND page 6, this is what Lorden Leopoldo has to say:

A lot of good things happen to the Philippines when Manny Pacquiao has a fight. His upcoming duel against David Diaz this Sunday is no exception. So, let

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Award-winning hunk actor and businessman, Allen Dizon ( 2007 Star Awards and FAMAS best supporting actor) is now a film producer.

Allen’s first “baby”, Paupahan ( under his own ATD Entertainment Productions with” Crossroads” as international title), is scheduled to be released on July 2, featuring a powerhouse cast composed of Ms. Gloria Romero,Jay Manalo,Snooky Serna,Angelu de Leon,Mr. German Moreno, Krista Ranillo,Joseph Bitangcol,Kirby de Jesus and Allen himself ,with prolific filmmaker Joven Tan as director. The movie is photographed by ace cinematographer Romy Vitug. The film is graded ” B ” by the Cinema Evaluation Board. Premiere Nights will be at SM MEGAMALL on June 22 ( Sunday) and SM PAMPANGA on JUNE 30. The film got R-13 classification from the MTRCB without cut. Read the full story

Entries to the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival are now being accepted. The deadline for submission is on June 6, 2008

The competition is open to all filmmakers with full-feature/ short/documentar y films (DV / HD / 24P / HDV, 35mm) with English subtitles. To be eligible for participation, films must have been produced after January 2008 and should not have been exhibited commercially, locally or internationally, or in prior local festivals (it should make its premiere showing in Cinemanila). Entries must be 80 minutes (minimum) to 130 minutes (maximum) in length including credits.

The Entry Selection Committee will choose ten (10) films from among the qualified entries, to participate in the Main Competition (international) . A number of films will also be chosen to participate in the short film and documentary competition and exhibition. Please take note that all accepted short films will shoulder the fee for the application of permit from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

The 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and Gateway Cineplex 10, and a specially commissioned inter-agency committee. It will be held from 8 to 21 August in Gateway Cineplex 10, Araneta, Cubao, Quezon City

Aside from parallel competitions for full-length, short and documentary films, there will also be distinct exhibitions, tributes, marathon showings, conferences and other special events. Seminars and workshops will also be held during the festival and will cover subjects and issues on independent filmmaking. Directors, producers, critics and actors throughout Asia, Europe and North America will be invited to attend the film event.

For entry forms and further details, please visit the Cinemanila e-group at http://movies. groups.yahoo. com/group/CINEMANILAINTERN ATIONALFILMFESTIVAL/ .

Please click the File link on the left navigation column of the e-group.

The entry forms will be available on the website (http://www.cinemanila.org.ph) starting February 2008. You can email us at cinemanila@gmail. com
For more information, contact:

Cinemanila International Film Festival
41 Begonia St. Tahanan Village
Sucat, Para

What’s defines us as Pinoy’s? This article makes a light reading for your relaxed Sunday.

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