Paje hails ‘Taklub’ success in Cannes

May 27, 2015

From the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje expressed elation over the Yolanda-inspired movie “Taklub” winning a special award in the recent Cannes Film Festival in France.
In its website, the Ecumenical Jury at the 68th Cannes Film Festival awarded “Taklub” the Special Mention “for the sensitive portrayal of individuals and communities working for life in the midst of suffering and death in the shadows of natural catastrophies in the Philippines.”
Paje was hoping the film, which was […]

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‘Taklub’ wins Ecumenical Jury Prize-Special Mention in Cannes

May 24, 2015

Filipino filmmaker Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s “Taklub” won the Ecumenical Jury Prize-Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mendoza, who is already back in Manila, told the Inquirer that he is “happy and honored” that his film was able “to bring home an award from Cannes.”
“Kahit papaano, nakapag-uwi tayo ng award,” said Mendoza, who was already sleeping before accepting a call from the Inquirer.
He said he had instructed producer Larry Castillo, who is still in France, to “dedicate the award to the […]

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‘Taklub’ Wins Ecumenical Jury Special Mention in Cannes

May 24, 2015

Taklub, the advocacy film directed by Brillante Mendoza and starring Ms. Nora Aunor, has received special commendation from the 2015 Ecumenical Jury at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in France.
 
Senator Loren Legarda, principal advocate of the film project, said that she was elated when Mendoza shared with her the good news.
 
“This is a great honor for the country. To have created such a film is already a big accomplishment since our focus is to strengthen awareness on disaster risk reduction and preparedness. Making […]

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Pinoy film ‘Taklub’, angat sa Cannes film festival

May 23, 2015

Kinilala ng Vogue Italia ang Pinoy film na “Taklub” bilang isa sa “must-see” movies sa Cannes Film Festival. Samantala, huhusgahan na rin ang cast ng “Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical.” Nagpa-Patrol, Jeff Fernando. TV Patrol, Mayo 22, 2015, Biyernes
Source: Abs-Cbnnews.com

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Legarda: PH has Obligation to Protect Refugees

May 23, 2015

Senator Loren Legarda today welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government that it is prepared to extend humanitarian assistance and shelter to people involuntarily displaced by conflicts from their countries, stressing that the nation has the duty to do so.
 
“This is consistent with the obligation of the country to assume obligations and duties under international law to assist and protect refugees,” said Legarda.
 
The Senator explained that the Philippines, as signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol and to the 1954 Convention […]

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