6 Filipinos best of the best in ASEAN film fest awards

 News
May 102017
 
6 Filipinos best of the best in ASEAN film fest awards

Six Filipinos received major awards from the 3rd ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards 2017 (AIFFA 2017) held May in Kuching, Malaysia. [via Facebook] Six awards were given to the Philippine entries out of 18 nominations at the AIFFA 2017. Popular comedienne Ai Ai DeLas Alas bagged the Best Actress award for her role as an ageing woman trying to get away from a life of prostitution in the movie, Area. Louie Ignacio received the Best Director trophy for the same film, Area. Ana Capri won the Best Supporting Actress award for the film, “Laut.” Ricky Davao received the Best Supporting Actor for “Dayang Asu.” Lawrence Fajardo won the Best Editing award for “Imbisibol.” Lav Diaz was honored with a special citation for “Ang Babaeng Humayo” which has been receiving several international acclaim. The AIFFA which is on its third run since it was first held in 2013, offers a platform to promote ASEAN films to the international market, facilitate collaborations among ASEAN film industry members, and provide business opportunities for film exhibitors and distributors. In 2015 the Philippines received 5 trophies, with Cherie Gil bagging the Best Actress trophy, and a Lifetime Achievement award for Nora Aunor. The Philippine trophies at the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards “furthers the art and craft of ASEAN filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers and all artistes who use the language of film to tell a story,” according to AIFFA.   The post 6 Filipinos best of the Read More …

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino a celebration of local films

 News
May 102017
 
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino a celebration of local films

Filipino films will be exclusively screened in commercial theatres when the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) hosts “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP),” a national festival that will bring Filipino films to nationwide audiences. [via Spot.ph] The Pinoy films exclusive screening will be held August 16 – 22 in celebration of the country’s “Buwan ng Wika.” The FDCP Selection Committee will be choosing 10 to 12 films, to screened in at least 60 theaters, with genres ranging from family-oriented, romantic comedy, horror, fantasy, and even historical. FDCP will be accepting film submissions for the festival until June 15, 2017. FDCP Chair and CEO Liza Diño said that the festival is a “great opportunity for the Filipino audience to relink themselves to meaningful Filipino films in an exclusive platform.” “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be a big celebration of Filipino films for our audience – a festivity with a wide variety of genre films to choose from nationwide,” she added. Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino screenings will be complemented with caravans, audience surveys and forums to maximize the participation of film stakeholders and audiences. The PPP is hosted in partnership of National Cinema Association of the Philippines and SM Lifestyle Entertainment.   The post Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino a celebration of local films appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Cine Lokal theaters to exclusively screen indie films 100 best films for FREE at Cinema Rehiyon 8 Pinoy short films premiere in Cannes 2016 Buboy Villar, That Thing Called Tadhana Read More …

When can entrepreneurs claim success?

 News
May 102017
 
When can entrepreneurs claim success?

Armando Bartolome Success takes time and lots of effort. All businesses involve many challenges and only a small percentage of startups survive their first year. So, how do we measure success? It’s unfortunate that some view success as merely an overflowing of material possession. Having been in the business for more than twenty years, I feel that I have become successful because I have seen how people rise up from where they have started. And looking beyond financial gratification, I feel blessed that in my own small way, I am able to continuously guide them on how to make their dreams a reality. People naturally dream of becoming successful. Some become very ambitious and it would only result to two possible situations:  The goal has been reached through patience and perseverance or Failure Dreams without action remain as such. And to expect something big to happen in our lives without doing anything is absolutely impossible. You may see yourself to be falling short in some aspect which you should find out yourself. To make someone as your basis in measuring success is not bad at all. In fact, if it can make you push yourself harder, then it’s good. But make sure that you are doing these things in a positive way. UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF SUCCESS It may be hard not to see people owning big houses, new cars and being able to travel often as unsuccessful people. In their own way, they might be. And there would be Read More …

Stress-free BIR audits

 Economy
May 082017
 

A lot has been going on with respect to tax reform. Some tax rates are proposed for adjustment, while some tax exemptions face removal, among other expected changes. One thing that taxpayers can assume to remain constant — the right of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to audit them. And the very idea of a “BIR audit” can be the source of much stress. In the medical context, stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Medical studies show that unnecessary worries result in self-inflicted stress. This means that there are instances where we, ourselves, primarily contribute to our own anxieties. Now, how about when we face a BIR audit? How are we supposed to react to specific situations to avoid this self-inflicted stress? You may want to consider the following:

Tips for increasing Tweet Engagement

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May 072017
 

Just a large number of Twitter followers does you no good if your followers are not actively engaged with you. Learn how to improve your Twitter engagement and build a stronger following. You have to learn, implement and refine your skills to …

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