Film still courtesy of Alyx Arumpac
Documentary film ‘Aswang’ is eligible to the 93rd Oscars
Philippine documentary film Aswang has been officially named as one of the eligible entries to the 93rd Academy Awards.
Indie publishing group Makó Micro-Press launches online shop
Independent publisher Makó Micro-Press has launched its online shop Makó Micro-Press Sari-Sari Store this October to help fund its operations.
Members of progressive groups and various organizations troop to the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on June 12, the Philippines' 122nd Independence Day, to hold the 'grand mañanita' where they called for the junking of the Anti-Terrorism Bill despite a government ban on mass gatherings. The birthday-themed protest was also a criticism against the National Capital Region Police Office for holding an early morning “extravagant” party for its chief, Brigadier General Debold Sinas, last May 8 where partygoers violated physical distancing and liquor ban during the enhanced community quarantine. (Maro Enriquez/davaotoday.com)
GRAND MAÑANITA
Members of progressive groups and various organizations troop to the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on June 12, the Philippines' 122nd Independence Day, to hold the 'grand mañanita' where they called for the junking of the Anti-Terrorism Bill despite a government ban on mass gatherings. (More...) (Maro Enriquez/davaotoday.com)
Photo by Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com
Amid transport crisis and pandemic, groups suggest what the gov’t should do
Advocacy groups here have suggested solutions to the country’s ongoing transport crisis, which was made worse by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Students, activists, and progressive groups hold an indignation rally on Thursday, June 4 at UP Diliman, Quezon City following the Lower House’s approval of the anti-terror bill on third reading. Protesters wanted the bill junked as they feared it will be used as a weapon against critics of the Duterte administration if passed into law. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)
JUNK TERROR BILL
Students, activists, and progressive groups hold an indignation rally on Thursday, June 4 at UP Diliman, Quezon City following the Lower House’s approval of the anti-terror bill on third reading. Protesters wanted the bill junked as they feared it will be used as a weapon against critics of the Duterte administration if passed into law. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)