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Filipino documentary bags top award in Dutch film fest

A documentary film about a Filipino-Spanish teenager who was convicted in the 1997 massacre case in Cebu won the highest award in the “Movies That Matter”

Jessica Sanchez is among Elite 5 on American Idol

Filipino-Mexican American singer Jessica Sanchez survived this week’s elimination of American Idol (AI) Season 11. Sanchez is now in AI’s Top 5

Filipino shows honored at New York Festivals Int’l TV & Film Awards

Filipino programs have gained recognition at the recently-concluded 2012 New York Festivals International TV and Film Awards.

Domingo, Buencamino win at Asian Film Awards, Asia’s Oscars

Filipinas Eugene Domingo of “The Woman in The Septic Tank” and Shamaine Buencamino of “Nino” brought honors to their country by being named the People’s Choice Award

Filipino-Am Jessica Sanchez makes top 24 of “American Idol”

Another Filipino-American has made it to the top 24 of “American Idol.” Sixteen-year-old Jessica Sanchez hurdled a grueling audition process presided over by celebrity judges

Wall Street Journal picks Pinoy film among Asia’s 2011 best

Director Auraeus Solito’s opus “Busong (Palawan Fate)” has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal Asia as one of the most “notable” Asian films released last year.

3 Pinoys nominated in Asia’s Oscar’s Asian Film Awards

“Ang Babae sa Septic Tank,” bagged two nominations in the 6th Asian Film Awards via lead actress Eugene Domingo and screenwriter Chris Martinez, and Sharmaine Buencamino

Pinoy iTunes launched to help combat local music piracy

For the same price as a typical one-day unlimited texting offer from local telcos, Filipinos can now legally download their favorite MP3 songs

Hollywood movie Bourne Legacy to be filmed in Metro Manila

Hollywood stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton are in Manila shooting the much-awaited 4th installment of the Bourne film series “Bourne Legacy.”

Paulo Reyes wins Tony Blair Faith Foundation film contest

Film student Paulo Reyes won the top prize for his film “First Steps to Recovery” in the family category in Faith Shorts 2011