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Maria Labo
''Maria Labo'' is a 2015 Philippine supernatural horror film directed by Roi Vinzon. It is based on a Philippine urban legend about an Overseas Filipino Worker believed to be an ''aswang'' known as "Maria Labo", who is said to have eaten her own children. And have sister name "Rianna Dile" Plot Maria is a loving and dutiful wife to her husband Ermin, a police officer with whom she has two children named Pablo and Rosalinda. Facing financial problems after Maria loses her job, and Ermin not being able to support the family on a policeman's salary alone, Maria is convinced to become an Overseas Filipino Worker after learning that her high school friend Emily applied to become one as well. Ermin is hesitant with his wife's plans initially but eventually relents. Maria then goes to Dubai to work as a domestic worker and caregiver. In Dubai, Maria befriends Nanay Leng, a fellow OFW. After buying groceries for her employer, Maria is raped on a van and is later found wandering. She is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roi Vinzon
Mark Angelo David Vinzon (born September 20, 1953), known professionally as Roi Vinzon, is a Filipino actor and film director. He is best known for his role of Retired General Armando Soriano in the controversial drama '' My Husband's Lover''. His latest films was an indie film ''Ang Babae sa Sementeryo'' and ''Baklas: Human Organs for Sale''. Political career In 2013, Vinzon ran for a seat as board member of Third District of Pampanga, but lost. In 2024, he took his oath as member of Lakas–CMD party. Filmography Film As actor *'' Jaguar'' (1979) – Edmon *''Hatulan si Jun Bastardo'' (1980) *''Schoolgirls'' (1982) - Roi *'' Grease Gun Brothers'' (1985) – Sonny Corsican *''The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter'' (1985) *''American Ninja'' (1986) *''Da Payting Ninja'' (1986) *''Bukas Uulan ng Bala'' (1986) *''James Bone: Agent 007'' (1987) *''Lost and Found Command: Rebels Without Because'' (1987) *'' Urban Terrorist'' (1988) *''Imortal'' (1989) *''Sunugin si A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolo Knife
A bolo (, , , , , , , , , ) is a general term for traditional History of the Philippines (900–1565), pre-colonial small- to medium-sized single-edged swords or large knives of the Philippines that function both as tools and weapons. Bolos are characterized by a wide curved blade that narrows down to the hilt, and that comes with a pointed or a blunt tip. Bolos are used as tools in the Philippines and are sometimes compared to machetes. Description Bolos are differentiated from other Filipino swords and bladed implements by their dual use as both tools and weapons. They are characterized by a curved (usually convex) wide blade that narrows towards the hilt, with pointed or blunt tips. There are various types of bolos differing by ethnic groups of the Philippines, ethnic group and purpose, ranging from large knives to short swords to specialized agricultural equipment. They had a wide range of use, from hunting to scything grass, opening coconuts, harvesting crops, or clearing d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexico, Pampanga
Mexico (also known as ''Masiku''), officially the Municipality of Mexico (; ), is a municipality in the province of Pampanga, the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 173,403 people. It was also formerly known as Nuevo México during the Spanish period. Mexico is from San Fernando and from Manila. History According to folk etymology, the original pre-Hispanic name of the village was purportedly ''Masicu'' or ''Maca-sicu'', which the Spaniards spelled as "México". It is claimed that this was a reference to an abundance of '' chico'' trees. However ''chico'' trees are not endemic to the Philippines and were introduced by the Spaniards from what is now the country of Mexico. Another claim is that it is derived from ''siku'' ("elbow") and was a reference to the elbow-shaped bends of the nearby Abacan and Pampanga Rivers. But there are no records of the town ever being called ''Masicu''. Instead, the origin of the latter name is believed to be simp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Film
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies). Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and how the filmmakers' artistic vision is realized. Sometimes, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. It is not unusual for well-known actors who are cast in independent features to take substantial pay cuts for a variety of reasons: if they truly believe in the message of the film, they feel indebted to a filmmaker for a career break; their career is otherwise stalled, or they feel unable to manage a more significant commitment to a studio film; the film offers an opportunity to showcase a talent that has not gained traction in the studio system; or simply because they want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilonggo Language
Hiligaynon, also often referred to as Ilonggo or Binisayâ/Bisayâ nga Hiniligaynon/Inilonggo, is an Austronesian regional language spoken in the Philippines by about 9.1 million people, predominantly in Panay Island, Negros Occidental, and Soccsksargen, most of whom belong to the Hiligaynon people. It is the second-most widely spoken language in the Visayas and belongs to the Bisayan languages, and it is more distantly related to other Philippine languages. It also has one of the largest native language-speaking populations of the Philippines, despite it not being taught and studied formally in schools and universities until 2012. Hiligaynon is given the ISO 639-2 three-letter code hil, but has no ISO 639-1 two-letter code. Hiligaynon is mainly concentrated in the regions of Western Visayas (Iloilo, Capiz, and Guimaras), Negros Island Region (Negros Occidental), and Soccsksargen (South Cotabato including General Santos, Sultan Kudarat, and North Cotabato). It is spoken in o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davao Region
Davao Region, formerly called Southern Mindanao (; ), is an Regions of the Philippines, administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region XI. Situated at the southeastern portion of Mindanao, enclosing Davao Gulf, it comprises five Provinces of the Philippines, provinces: Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental. Davao City is the region's sole ''highly urbanized'' city, as well as its regional center. Etymology The region's name is derived from its Bagobo origins, who are indigenous to the area. The word ''davao'' came from the phonetic blending of three Lumad peoples, Bagobo subgroups' names for the Davao River, a major waterway emptying into Davao Gulf near the city. The Obos, who inhabit the hinterlands of the region, called the river ''Davah'' (with a gentle vowel ending, although later pronunciation is with a hard ''v'' or ''b''); the Clatta (or Giangan/Diangan) called it ''Dawaw'', and the Tagabawas called it ''Dabo' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorsogon
Sorsogon, officially the Province of Sorsogon ( Bikol: ''Probinsya kan Sorsogon''; Waray: ''Probinsya han Sorsogon''; ), is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. It is the southernmost province in the island of Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen municipalities (towns) and one city. Its capital (and largest city) is Sorsogon City (formerly the towns of ''Sorsogon'' and ''Bacon'') and borders the province of Albay to the north. Sorsogon is at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula and faces the island of Samar to the southeast across the San Bernardino Strait and Ticao Island to the southwest. ''Sorsoganons'' is how the people of Sorsogon call themselves. History Spanish colonial era In 1570 two Augustinian friars, Alonzon Jiménez and Juan Orta, accompanied by a certain captain, Enrique de Guzmán, reached ''Hibalong'', a small fishing village near the mouth of Ginangra River, and planted the cross and erected the first chapel in Luzon. It was from this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iloilo
Iloilo ( ; ), officially the Province of Iloilo (; ; ; ), is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital and largest city is Iloilo City, the regional center of Western Visayas and politically independent from the province. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. Iloilo City, its capital, is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras metropolitan area or Metro Iloilo–Guimaras, and is geographically located in the province and grouped under it by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but remains politically independent from the provincial government. According to the 2020 census, the population of the province (excluding Iloilo City) is 2,051,899. If Iloilo City is included, the population is 2,509,525 in to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mindanao
Mindanao ( ) is the List of islands of the Philippines, second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and List of islands by population, seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago. According to the 2020 census, Mindanao had a population of 26,252,442, while the entire island group had an estimated population of 27,021,036. Mindanao is divided into six administrative regions: the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, the Caraga region, the Davao Region, Davao region, Soccsksargen, and the autonomous region of Bangsamoro. According to the 2020 census, Davao City is the most populous city on the island, with 1,776,949 people, followed by Zamboanga City (pop. 977,234), Cagayan de Oro (pop. 728,402), General Santos (pop. 697,315), Butuan (pop. 372,910), Iligan (pop. 363,115) and Cotabato City (pop. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visayas
The Visayas ( ), or the Visayan Islands (Bisayan languages, Visayan: ''Kabisay-an'', ; Filipino language, Filipino: ''Kabisayaan'' ), are one of the three Island groups of the Philippines, principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Located in the central part of the archipelago, it consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are also considered the northeast extremity of the entire Sulu Sea. Its inhabitants are predominantly the Visayan peoples. The major islands of the Visayas are Panay, Negros, Cebu Island, Cebu, Bohol Island, Bohol, Leyte and Samar. The region may also include the provinces of Palawan, Romblon, and Masbate, whose populations identify as Visayan and whose languages are more closely related to other Visayan languages than to the major languages of Luzon. There are four administrative Regions of the Philippines, regions in the Visayas: Western Visayas (pop. 4.73 million), Neg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacolod
Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (; ; ; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Negros Island Region in the Philippines. With a total of 600,783 inhabitants as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in the Negros Island Region and the second most populous city in the entire Visayas after Cebu City. It is the largest city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Negros Occidental wherein it is geographically situated and grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but governed administratively independent. It is one of the two regional centers of Negros Island Region, with the other being Dumaguete. It is also the center of the Metro Bacolod, Bacolod metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Silay and Talisay, Negros Occidental, Talisay. It also hosts the sub-national office of the Sugar Regulatory Administration which has jurisdiction over the Sugar Industry of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miggs Cuaderno
Jose Miguel Banis Chua or more popularly known by his stage name, Miggs Cuaderno (; born August 8, 2004) is a multi-awarded Filipinos, Filipino actor and model of Chinese Filipino, Chinese descent. He is a recipient of several accolades including his best actor in Chéries Chéris Film Festival Paris, Famas Awards Movie Child Performer of the Year And the First Child Actor to be awarded A Balanghai Trophy for Best Supporting Actor on Cinemalaya X 2014 and known in the Philippines as a TV host in GMA Network, GMA's ''Tropang Potchi'' and as an actor in GMA television series, ''Munting Heredera'' as Ton Ton, Second Chances (2015 TV series), ''Second Chances'', which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Raymart Santiago, Camille Prats, and Rafael Rosell. He was also known for ''Poor Señorita'' as Apol, ''Prima Donnas'' as Coco, ''Destiny Rose'' as Young Joey, ''Quick Change'' and ''Asintado''. In the Chéries-Chéris International Film Festival in France, Miggs Cuaderno won a best actor award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
