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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

Quezon City Part 2

According to the 2015 Census, the population of the city was 2,936,116, making it by far the most populous city in the Philippines. This figure is higher by more than 1.1 million from Manila, the country's second-most populous city.

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Published at 2020-06-27 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Quezon City

Marina Offers Perks to Shipping Firms That Will Use 19 New RO-RO Routes

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) announced on Tuesday, February 5, it had opened 19 new roll-on-roll-off (RO-RO) missionary routes.

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Published at 2019-02-07 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Leisure, News and Events, Travel

Tags: Marina, Quezon City, missionary

Holy Week Exodus: Commuters Line Up for Hours in Terminals

Thousands flocked to bus terminals in Quezon City late Wednesday, March 28, as commuters headed to the provinces for Holy Week. Transportation officials expected the influx of passengers to peak late Wednesday, it being the last working day before the holidays.

The rush to go to the provinces resulted in hours long of waiting in terminals.

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Published at 2018-03-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, News and Events, Travel

Tags: Holy Week, Quezon City

Quezon Saved Jews from the Holocaust

From the frying pan to the fire, is a figure of speech used to describe a situation that goes from bad to worse. It best describes the experience of Frank Ephraim, a Jew whose family escaped Hitler’s Germany in 1939 by relocating to the Philippines. He was eight years old when he arrived in Manila, his new home in a new and strange land, after a long sea voyage from Europe.

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Published at 2018-03-13 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, History

Tags: Quezon City

Historical Tourist Attractions in Quezon City

Quezon City is the most populous city in the Philippines and the largest city by area in Metro Manila. The city was founded by Manuel L. Quezon, former President of the Philippines, and it replaced Manila as the country’s capital for 28 years from 1948 to 1976. Quezon City also has numerous tourist attractions and some of them are historically significant. Here are the eight (8) historical tourist attractions located within the city:

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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : History, Travel

Tags: History, Quezon City, Tourism, attraction

Puting Buhangin of Quezon Province

Puting Buhangin is a marvelous tourist destination on the southwestern part of Pagbilao Grande Island in Pagbilao, Quezon. It literally means white sand and it boasts the crystalline water that surrounds it. The beach is also known as Lukang Beach, named after Atty. Peter Lukang, a Chinese businessman who owns it.

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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Buhangin, Puting, Quezon City

Real, Quezon: Gateway to the Pacific

This coastal town offers the shortest route to the Pacific Ocean from Metro Manila. It may not have white sand beaches but it offers a whole lot of other attractions – pristine waterfalls, lush forests, fast-moving rivers for white water rafting, a coastline of rugged beauty and the raging swells of the Pacific for surfing. And the food!

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Published at 2018-03-07 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Pacific, Quezon City

Fascinating Dampalitan Beach of San Pedro, Quezon

White beaches are common in the province of Quezon, especially in Padre Burgos where there are three white beaches, namely Borawan (a combination of Boracay and Palawan), Puting Buhangin (tagalog for white beach) and Dampalitan, a simple creamy white beach which boasts a long stretch of shoreline and perfect for visitors on a budget because they can just set up a camp before discovering the other islands around.

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Published at 2018-03-07 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Beach, Dampalitan, Quezon City

Sinauna

The Sinauna are found in Sta. Inez in Rizal and General Nakar in Quezon (CALABARZON Region), and in a few places in Aurora (Central Luzon). Their language has a 73% lexical similarity with Filipino, but it is now highly endangered.

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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Quezon City, Rizal

Quezon Memorial Circle

The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, which became the capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, History

Tags: National Park, Quezon City

San Juan River (Metro Manila)

The San Juan River is one of the main river systems in Metro Manila, Philippines, and is a major tributary of the Pasig River. It begins near La Mesa Dam as the San Francisco del Monte River, which officially takes the name San Juan River when it meets with Mariblo Creek in Quezon City. As the San Juan River, it passes through Quezon City, San Juan, the Manila district of Santa Mesa, and Mandaluyong.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Quezon City, San Juan, river

Lake Tikub

Lake Tikub (also known as Lake Ticub, Lake Ticob, Lake Tikob or Lake Ticab) is a nearly circular crater lake located in the province of Quezon, in the Philippines. The circumference of the lake is elevated and thick with foliage that steeply slopes down to the shore of the lake. The lake is located at the foot of Mount Malepunyo, and nearby is Mount Banahaw, in Brgy. Ayusan, in the town of Tiaong. Access to the lake is through Brgy. San Pedro.

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Published at 2018-02-16 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Quezon City

Quezon City Part 1

Quezon City, also known as QC or Kyusi, is a highly urbanized city and the most populous city in the Philippines. It was founded by and named after Manuel L. Quezon, the 2nd President of the Philippines, to replace Manila as the national capital.

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Published at 2017-03-20 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Quezon City