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Can Philippine Cinema Have Another Golden Age?

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is looking back at one of the richest periods in local movie history as it marks the Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) this coming September. Carrying the theme “Pelikula: Ginintuang Ikalawa,” PFIM 2026 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.

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Published at 2026-08-26 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Arts, Culture, Entertainment

Tags: Cinema, Manila, Quezon City, filmmaking, industry

Dive into the Spectacular 2025 Ocean Art Photo Competition Winners

This year’s competition featured 14 categories, all of which can be seen on the competition’s website, and even includes two categories that have no restrictions on editing to allow photographers to really embrace the idea of art, which The Underwater Photography Guide says was meant to encourage “limitless creativity.” As a result, the contest saw thousands of entries submitted from more than 90 countries.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Arts, Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation

Tags: competition, fish, photography, sea, wildlife

US-based Pinay Cinematographer on the Important Role of DoPs

Some seem to think that cinematography is just about operating a camera. They’re not wrong. But this important aspect of filmmaking goes beyond that as United States-based Filipino cinematographer Bettina Campomanes pointed out.

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Published at 2024-01-21 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment, Technology

Tags: Cinema, filmmaking

Women's World Cup: Euphoria in Philippines After Historic Campaign

The Philippines has bowed out of the Women's World Cup after a euphoric campaign that united a country where football is not the national sport. It was a "magical" debut that saw the country's first World Cup goal and gave birth to new sport idols, the Philippine Football Federation said.

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Published at 2023-07-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Recreation, Sport

Tags: Filipino, country, football

Let’s Talk about Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars’ stage presence was simply mesmerizing. His energy was infectious, radiating from every move he made. From his electrifying dance routines to his interactions with the crowd, he commanded the stage with confidence and charisma. It was clear that he was giving his all, pouring his heart and soul into every performance.

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Published at 2023-06-25 by Puerto Parrot

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Michelle Dee is New Miss Universe PH

PAGEANT veteran Michelle Dee of Makati is the next Filipina to wave the country’s flag at the Miss Universe after she was hailed as the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, May 13. Dee succeeded Celeste Cortesi as the Miss Universe Philippines. She will represent the Philippines in the next Miss Universe edition in El Salvador.

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Published at 2023-05-15 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment, Recreation

Tags: Miss Universe

The Philippines Liveaboard Diving

With an abundant ecosystem, a variety of about 2000 species of fish, and 7,107 islands, liveaboard diving in the Philippines remains at the top of any diver’s bucket list. If it’s not added yet, perhaps it’s time to consider adding it as another liveaboard adventure destination to visit! Apart from the year-round warm climate, pristine beaches, and crystal blue waters, it offers a variety of dive sites that span from exploring historic wrecks to marveling at corals and marine life!

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Published at 2023-04-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

From Earth to the Universe: Who is Celeste Cortesi?

Next Sunday, January 15 (Manila time), the Philippines will know if it will have its fifth Miss Universe title courtesy of Filipina-Italian Celeste Cortesi. Her first name might not end with the letter "A" like the previous four Miss Universe winners from the Philippines (Gloria Diaz, Margarita Moran, Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray), but her grit has been one of her outstanding qualities since she decided to fly all by herself to the Philippines five years ago barely speaking fluent Filipino.

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Published at 2023-01-08 by Puerto Parrot

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Happy New Year 2023 Philippines!

Here are some of the first moments of the New Year and how they were celebrated across the globe

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Published at 2022-12-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, People, Recreation

Tags: Fireworks, Rizal

Spotlight on Indigenous People’s Rituals in ‘Dayaw’ Season 12

As a continuous effort in keeping Filipino traditions alive, the award-winning documentary series “Dayaw” is finally back for its 12th season, which showcases the indigenous culture and customs. In light of this season’s title “Kakaibang Sigla: Our Boundless Energy,” the program focuses on the cycle of life exhibited in traditional societies — from the rituals of baptism and other rites of passage to courtship and marriage, and death."

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Published at 2022-09-27 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Religion

Tags: culture, traditions

Over 170K Passengers Arrive in PH for Christmas

A total of 172,432 passenger arrivals, majority of whom are Filipinos, were recorded during this month, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Monday.

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Published at 2021-12-28 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Leisure, Travel

Tags: airport

Documentary on Marawi Wins 'Golden Hercules Award' in Germany

A documentary film on the Marawi Siege and its aftermath won the Golden Hercules Award, one of the top prizes of this year’s Kasseler Dokfest in Germany. ‘A House in Pieces’ made by Mindanawon filmmaker Jean Claire Dy and German national Manuel Domes, was chosen winner, because according to Franziska Wank, one of the jurors, the documentary “is just as moving as it is magnificent in technical design.”

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Published at 2020-11-23 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment, Stories

Tags: Marawi

Cebu Village’s Sinulog Defies Quarantine Rules

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has directed police officials to investigate and file charges against organizers of a street dance and religious procession in a sitio (subvillage) here, where a surge in new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections has been recorded.

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Published at 2020-06-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, News and Events, Society

Tags: COVID-19, Cebu, Cebu City, Officials, Sinulog, quarantine

Ocean Uptake of Carbon Dioxide Could Drop as Carbon Emissions Are Cut

Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to the atmosphere strongly influence the rate at which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, says a new study. The ocean is so sensitive to changes such as declining greenhouse gas emissions that it immediately responds by taking up less carbon dioxide.

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Published at 2020-06-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Fauna and flora, Opinion

Tags: Global, Pinatubo, climate

Filipinos Urged to Support Local Tourism Amid Temporary Ban on Travel from China

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the public to explore the country this year rather than go on a trip abroad, as he noted what he said could be the economic impact of the temporary ban on travelers from China and its special administrative regions on the Philippines’ tourism sector.

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Published at 2020-02-09 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Recreation, Travel

Tags: China, country