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A clip from Baboy Halas: Wailings in the Forest by Mindanaoan director Bagane Fiola. The film which was shot in the Maharlika forest of Marilog district won the NETPAC Jury Prize at the recently-concluded QCinema International Film Festival. It will be the second opening film of the 4th edition of Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival on Nov. 7.

Salamindanaw 2016 to showcase films on Lumad, seafarers

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Post published:November 5, 2016
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Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival will open its fourth edition with two films that tackle the plights of the lumad (indigenous people) and Filipino seafarers on November 7 in the city of General Santos.

Filipino beliefs during ‘Undas’

Post author:Maria Patricia C. Borromeo
Post published:November 2, 2016
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Aside from the rich, colorful traditions of the country during the commemoration of the dead, Filipinos are also known to be very superstitious whether its about money, on children, wealth, on animals and even death.

Play to tackle issues of indigenous peoples

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Post published:October 21, 2016
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The cultural group of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), Teatro Ekyumenikal, will stage a play today, Oct. 21 that tackles the plight of indigenous peoples in the country.

“Apocalypse Child” is a drama starring award-winning actor Sid Lucero as Ford, a surfing instructor in Baler, who has been told all his whole life that he is the son of American director Francis Ford Coppola. (Photo from Gay Domingo)

Apocalypse Child “surfs” its way to cinemas on October 26

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Post published:October 20, 2016
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The long wait is over. After its huge success at the 3rd QCinema International Film Festival—where it won Best Picture—and after reaping acclaim at international filmfests in Europe, the US, and Asia, the movie “Apocalypse Child” screens in commercial theatres nationwide beginning October 26.

Members of the LGBT community carry a giant rainbow flag as they march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

AdDU to hold #PrideWeek for LGBT community

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:September 25, 2016
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Jesuit school Ateneo de Davao University will hold its first-ever lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders Pride Week to promote gender sensitivity and rights.

Salamindanaw 2016 to showcase films on Lumad, seafarers

Filipino beliefs during ‘Undas’

Play to tackle issues of indigenous peoples

Apocalypse Child “surfs” its way to cinemas on October 26

AdDU to hold #PrideWeek for LGBT community

Groups renew calls to hold Sara Duterte accountable

Trans woman instructor alleges workplace bias at UP Mindanao

Groups march in Davao to press support for VP Sara impeachment

Mindanao leaders urge Filipinos to monitor impeachment proceedings

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