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PSC ready to handle P7.5-billion SEAG budget

By Nick Giongco The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) leadership expressed its readiness…

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“Respeto,” an independent film that tackles extrajudicial killings, took home six trophies including Best Picture at the 2nd Eddys Awards held at The Solaire Theater in Pasay City Monday night. The same film also earned recognitions for Dido dela Paz, Best Supporting Actor; Chai Fonacier, Best Supporting Actress; Best Sound Design; Best Musical Score; and Best Original Theme Song “Respeto” sang by the movie’s lead actor Abra. “Respeto” edged out other nominees “Unexpectedly Yours,” “Smaller and Smaller Circles,” “Deadma Walking,” and “Birdshot” for the night’s top prize – best picture. Fonacier shared the Best Supporting Actress trophy with Angeli Bayani, “Maestra;” and Therese Malvar, “Ilawod.” Aga Muhlach won Best Actor for his comeback movie “Seven Sundays” while Mary Joy Apostol was named Best Actress for the film “Birdshot.” Mikhail Red was named Best Director for the film “Birdshot,” the movie submitted by the Philippines to the foreign language film category of the 2018 Oscar Awards. The film, however, failed to crack the top five nominees. Other winners were: Eric Cabahug, Deadma Walking, Best Screenplay; Mycko David, Birdshot, Best Cinematography; Gino Gonzales, Ang Larawan, Best Production Design; Marya Ignacio, Kita Kita, Best Editing; and Ang Panday, Best Visual Effects. This year’s Film Icon awardees were Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano, Eddie Garcia Susan Roces, Gloria Romero, and Charo Santos-Concio. Other honorees were: Mario Hernando (posthumous), Joe Quirino Award; Ricky Lo (entertainment editor, columnist, TV host), Manny Pichel Award; and Vic del Rosario Jr. (Viva Films), Producer of the Year. Posthumous honorees were Mario Hernando, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Soxy Topacio, Maning Borlaza, Bernardo Bernardo, Argel Joseph, and Isabel Granada. The Eddys is organized by the Society of Entertainment Editors or SPEEd which aims to encourage local filmmakers, producers, writers, and actors to continue pursuing their passion for creating films that mirror the realities of our society. (Robert R. Requintina)

The Department of Foreign Affairs continues to step up its efforts to…

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2 Pinays seized in Iraq rescued

By Roy C. Mabasa The Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday thanked Iraqi…

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DFA passport ePayment launched

The Department of Foreign Affairs recently launched its passport ePayment portal to…

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Speculations

A lot of speculations have cropped up regarding China’s seemingly all-powerful and…

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Esperon denies PH being remiss on China

The country's top security official assured the nation yesterday that the government…

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22 OFWs tinulungan sa airport

Dumating kahapon ng umaga sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1…

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Filipino nurse stabbed in Saudi

A 22-year-old Arab health worker was arrested for stabbing a Filipino emergency…

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DFA monitoring developments in South China Sea

Amid reports of continuous militarization in the South China Sea, the government…

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Remains of murdered OFW home soon

The skeletal remains of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) murdered in South…

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Death of Pinay in Saudi probed

Saudi Arabian authorities are now investigating the death of a Filipino household…

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Back home from Kuwait

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Labor and Employment, and the…

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Duterte to discuss issues affecting ASEAN at summit

President Duterte is set to discuss issues that affect the well-being of…

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DFA to close courtesy lane this week

There will be no courtesy lane at the Office of Consular Affairs…

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OFW made to drink bleach by employer

A 36-year-old female household service worker is now recovering at a Saudi…

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OFW in Saudi forced by boss to drink bleach

The Department of Foreign Affairs is closely coordinating with authorities in Saudi…

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