Film industry lauds Marcos Jr. Admin for supporting PH cinema, boosting workers’ morale

HONORING PH FILM INDUSTRY. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos spearhead the Konsyerto sa Palasyo: ‘Para sa Pelikulang Pilipino’ in Malacañang on Sunday (Dec. 15, 2024). Filmmakers, producers, and actors were invited to the event to honor their contributions to the country’s arts and culture. (Photo courtesy of PCO)

By Brian Campued

Filmmakers and actors praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his administration for recognizing the invaluable contribution of cinema to elevating Philippine arts and culture.

During the Konsyerto sa Palasyo: ‘Para sa Pelikulang Pilipino’ in Malacañang on Sunday, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and CEO Jose Javier Reyes expressed gratitude to the President as well as First Lady Liza Marcos for hosting the fifth installment of the event, which honors and promotes the local film industry.

“It proved, once and for all, that this is one administration that does not just really give lip service. It’s not merely a set of promises, it’s not merely reaching out to the Philippine film industry when there is something needed from the people of the industry,” Reyes said.

“Ang na-appreciate namin ay, hindi lang kayo nangangakong tumulong—tumutulong po kayo, at ang bagay na ‘yan ay nakakapanibago at hindi niyo alam kung papaano niyo na bo-boost ang morale ng mga kasamahan namin sa industriya,” he added.

Actors Lorna Tolentino and Gladys Reyes, meanwhile, stressed the importance of the government’s support in boosting their industry, especially at a time when Philippine cinema is experiencing a resurgence.

“Mahalaga para industriya ng pelikula na mabuhay ulit kasi nga matagal nang walang masyadong tumatangkilik sa pelikulang Pilipino. Sana ito ‘yung start ulit lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila Film [Festival]. I think doon nagsimula muli ‘yung pagiging masigasig ulit ng mga manonood ng mga pelikula,” Tolentino said.

“Napakalaking bagay po na alam naming may suporta mula sa gobyerno, lalo na po sa ating Pangulo. Sana po talaga tuloy-tuloy na ito … doble po ‘yung kaligayahan na malaman namin na mayroong ganitong event sa Palasyo sa pangunguna nga po ng ating Pangulo,” Reyes said.

Aside from various esteemed filmmakers as well as film and television icons, among the attendees of the event were also the producers and stars who have entries in the upcoming 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.

The 10 movies to be screened in all Philippine cinemas from Dec. 25, 2024 until Jan. 7, 2025 are: “And the Breadwinner is…”;  “Espantaho”; “Green Bones”; “Hold Me Close”; “Isang Himala”; “My Future You”; “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital”; “The Kingdom”; “Topakk”; and “Uninvited”.

The “Konsyerto sa Palasyo” featured a variety of performances by world-class performers and singing icons, including Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gian Magdangal, Jon Joven, Dane Mercado, Molly Langley, and the Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild.

-av

Popular

DOJ ‘indirectly’ cooperating with ICC to help drug war witnesses — Palace

By Brian Campued The Department of Justice (DOJ) is focused on helping the witnesses who wish to testify against former President Rodrigo Duterte to give...

PBBM inaugurates clinic for veterans in Batangas

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday, led the inauguration of the Veterans Access to Lifetime Optimized...

Transport chief tackles updates on timely issues at Palace press briefing

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet A safe, efficient, accessible, and affordable transportation system is the hallmark of a progressive nation. It serves as a long-term goal...

PBBM: Middle East crisis no effect on economy, price gouging monitored

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The government is monitoring the price gouging amid conflict in the Middle East, President Ferdinand R. Marcos...