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Mowelfund Institute
Mowelfund, or the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, is an organization in the Philippines that provides for the welfare of marginalized and undeserved workers in the film industry. As well as helping film workers in times of need, it provides support to various organizations including the Mowelfund Film Institute. History Mowelfund is a non-stock, non-profit social welfare, educational and industry development foundation established in 1974 by Joseph Estrada, at that time Mayor of San Juan and President of the Philippine Motion Picture Producers Association. In addition to supporting the welfare of movie industry workers, Mowelfund reorganized the Board of Censors to become the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board and created the Film Academy of the Philippines. Mowelfund handled the Metro Manila Film Festival until the People Power Revolution in 1986, when the government assumed responsibility. In December 2011 Francis Tolentino, chair of the Metropolitan Mani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-governmental Organization
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an independent, typically nonprofit organization that operates outside government control, though it may get a significant percentage of its funding from government or corporate sources. NGOs often focus on humanitarian or social issues but can also include clubs and associations offering services to members. Some NGOs, like the World Economic Forum, may also act as lobby groups for corporations. Unlike international organizations (IOs), which directly interact with sovereign states and governments, NGOs are independent from them. The term as it is used today was first introduced in Article 71 of the UN Charter, Article 71 of the newly formed United Nations Charter in 1945. While there is no fixed or formal definition for what NGOs are, they are generally defined as nonprofit entities that are independent of governmental influence—although they may receive government funding. According to the United Nations Department of Global Communic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Center Of The Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP; ) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) established to preserve, develop and promote Arts in the Philippines, arts and Culture of the Philippines, culture in the Philippines.Presidential Decree No. 15 s. 1972 "Creating the Cultural Center of the Philippines, defining its objectives, powers and functions and for other purposes". Full Text availablhere/ref> The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30, s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos. Although an independent institution of the Government of the Philippines, Philippine government, it receives an annual subsidy and is placed under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for purposes of policy coordination.Executive No. 80 s. 1999 "Transferring the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Commission on Filipino Language, National Museum, National Historical Institute, National Library, and Records Management and Archives Office to the National C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Organizations In The Philippines
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is the resident symphony orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It is currently under the musical direction of its resident conductor and associate conductor, Dr. Herminigildo Ranera. History Inaugurated on May 15, 1973, as the CCP Philharmonic, the new orchestra was initially intended to accompany artists performing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Its first music director was Luis Valencia, with Julian Quirit serving as concertmaster. Six years later Imelda Marcos, then first lady of the Philippines, asked Oscar Yatco to reorganize the ensemble, and in 1982 the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra took its present name. The PPO has performed under such conductors as Mendi Rodan, Piero Gamba, Yaacov Bergman, Jeffery Meyer, and Nicholas Koch. It has also collaborated with premier foreign concertists such as Van Cliburn, Renata Tebaldi, Monique Duphil, Anthony Camden, Judith Engel and David Benoit; and le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian and actor. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows '' SOP Rules'', '' Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?'', ''Power of 10'', '' Party Pilipinas'' and ''Sunday All Stars''. Early career Gibbs started out in 1986 as one of the members of the teen variety show '' That's Entertainment'' on GMA Network. Gibbs then played some minor film roles for Viva Films. He was co-host of the TV show "Small Brothers" in 1990. Gibbs is also known as "Late", "Mokong" and "Philippine's King of Soul". Television career Gibbs is known for his role in the '90s sitcom ''Ober Da Bakod'' and '' Beh Bote Nga'', both with Anjo Yllana. Gibbs also played the character Geron Agular in '' Codename: Asero'' which was aired in 2008. In 2001, Gibbs hired as a co-host of the longest-running noontime variety show in the Philippines ''Eat Bulaga!'' until 2007 due to his late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolina Magdangal
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipino singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Philippine Pop Culture", she is credited for heavily influencing pop culture in the late 1990s to early 2000s through her colorful fashion statements, camp style and impact on Pinoy pop, pop music. She has received a List of awards and nominations received by Jolina Magdangal, selection of accolades, including two FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awards, seven Box Office Entertainment Awards, an MTV Pilipinas Music Award and a commendation from the Asian Television Awards, Asian Television Award. At age 11, Magdangal began her career as a member of the singing group ''14-K'' headed by Ryan Cayabyab. She was then launched in the youth oriented ''Ang TV'' (1992) and appeared in a number of teen romance productions. She has starred in several blockbusters, mostly in romantic comedies, including ''Flames (TV ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bituin Escalante
Bituin Escalante (born April 23, 1977) is a Filipina singer and actress. She is considered the Philippines' best female vocalists having been active since 2000, and notably due to the success of her Himig Handog entry "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana". Career Before her eventual rise through Metropop and Himig Handog, Escalante has been active in the theatrical scene since 1996, and has appeared in some television shows. Discovery Escalante rose to popularity after her first appearance in the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of "Paano Na", written by Arnold Reyes where she received the festival's second prize. In the following year, Bituin won awards as a new artist in the Philippine music industry. Her 2002 song, "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" written by Soc Villanueva, is the 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival grand prize winner. She was also awarded Best Interpreter for this song and was later on given a platinum award for said album. She is one of the sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulce (Filipino Singer)
Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata (born July 22, 1961), professionally known as Dulce (), is a Filipino singer and actress. She is popularly referred to as "Asia's Timeless Diva". Dubbed as one of the Philippines’ natural treasures, Dulce is noted for her distinct vocal power and delivery. Among many of her international accolades includes the grand prize trophies at the 4th Asian Singing Competition in 1979 and the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest in 1988 in Hong Kong. She also finished first runner-up at the 3rd ABU Popular Song Festival in Malaysia and first runner-up at the Australia Open Entertainment Competition in 2002. She has already recorded 30 albums (including 12 solo albums) throughout her career and has sung in over thirty movie theme songs, thus earning her the moniker "Movie Theme Song Queen". Early life Llamedo was born to a poor family of musicians on July 22, 1961, in Villa Bulsita, a sitio of Barangay Bulacao in Pardo, Cebu City. Her father, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitch Valdes
Programs previously aired by the Radio Philippines Network and RPTV broadcasts a variety of programming through its VHF terrestrial television station RPN TV-9 Manila. This article also includes shows previously aired by RPN as itself, and other previous incarnations. Local defunct shows Game shows *''Battle of the Brains'' (1992–2000) *''Blackout'' (1988) *'' Family Kuarta o Kahon'' (1984–2000) *''Geym Na Geym'' (1981–1982) *''It's a Date'' (1993–1994) *''Kol TV''¹ (2007–2008) *''Match TV'' (2002–2003) *''Spin-A-Win'' (1975–1985) *''Star Date'' *''Super Suerte sa 9'' (1987) Informative *''Business Class'' (1991–2000) *''Business Expedition'' *''ETC Vibe'' (2011–2013) *''ETC Watchlist'' (2011–2013) *''Para Po'' (2005) *''Small Acts, Big Stories'' *''Superbrands'' (2005–2006) *''The Scene'' (2001) *''The Shahani Perspective'' (1993–1994) *''TWBF (This Week's Big Five)'' (2009) *''Two Stops Over'' Morning shows *'' Daybreak'' (2013–2015) *''Good Morn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Nepomuceno
Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name ''Yose'', which is etymologically linked to ''Yosef'' or Joseph. Given name Mishnaic and Talmudic periods * Jose ben Abin * Jose ben Akabya *Jose the Galilean * Jose ben Halafta * Jose ben Jochanan * Jose ben Joezer of Zeredah * Jose ben Saul Male *Jose (actor), Indian actor * Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director *Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer *Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player * Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World * Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician *Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire *Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician *Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor * Jose K. Mani (born 1965), Indian politician *Jose Mugrabi (born 1939), Israeli businessman *Jose Nandhikkara (born 1964), Indian author *Jose Pellissery (1950–2004), Indian film actor *Jose Chacko Periappuram (born 1958), Indian surge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalagang Bukid
''Dalagang Bukid'' (English: ''Country Maiden'') is a 1919 Filipino silent film. Directed by José Nepomuceno, it is recognized as the first full-length Filipino-produced and directed feature film. An adaptation of the Tagalog sarsuwela of the same name by Hermogenes Ilagan, the film stars Atang de la Rama and Marceliano Ilagan, both of whom reprise their roles from the original sarsuwela production. All of Nepomuceno's films, including ''Dalagang Bukid'' and its sequel ''La Venganza de Don Silvestre'', are lost. Plot Angelita ( Atang de la Rama), a young flower vendor who works in front of a cabaret named Dalagang Bukid, and poor law student Cipriano (Marceliano Ilagan) are in love. However, Angelita is forced by her parents to marry a wealthy loan shark, Don Silvestre, as they need money to pay for their gambling habit and other vices. Angelita's parents grant Don Silvestre permission to marry their daughter after he arranges for her to win a beauty contest. Before th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA; ) is a government agency of the Philippines responsible for constituting the regional government of Metro Manila, comprising the capital city of Manila, the cities of Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Philippines, Valenzuela, Malabon, Taguig, Navotas and San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan, and the municipality of Pateros. The MMDA is under the direct supervision of the Office of the President of the Philippines. It performs planning, monitoring and coordinative functions, and in the process exercises regulatory and supervisory authority over the delivery of metro-wide services within Metro Manila without diminution of the autonomy of the local government units concerning purely local matters. The agency is headed by a chairman, who is appointed by, and continues to hold office at the discretion of, the President of the Philippines. The chairman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
