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Video » A few weeks back we had an exclusive interview with the production team of PHL360, an exciting new travel program to be shot in the Philippines, but broadcast globally on the web. At the time of our original story, the members of the cast a well guarded secret, but with the release of this trailer...
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Posted by Tony Rago on April 27, 2012
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Article » Gwapa (Beautiful) is a documentary that follows a poor Filipino family’s struggle for a healthy future and a mother’s remarkable journey to help her three kids with facial deformities.   About the Film   Gwapa, meaning beautiful in Visayan, is the fitting title of this...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on April 10, 2012
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Article » A documentary. 21 days. 4 boys, 1 girl.  Siblings.  The American dream came true for this Filipino family of artists.  Now we follow them to their motherland.   This documentary is in association with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines.  We are looking to gain...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on March 6, 2012
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Article » In preparation for the celebration of May 2012 being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, HBO is seeking Asian Americans for another documentary similar to what they did with East of Main Street. This time around, the difference is that they’re looking for a much younger demographic (4...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on January 26, 2012
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Video » Genius Arrogant Peacemaker Ruthless Human Hero The National Hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, was all of these and more. “Jose Rizal: The First Hero” is a groundbreaking new documentary about the person, the legend, and the mystery that shrouds Jose Rizal. This...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on January 20, 2012
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Video »  Synopsis One hundred years ago, American teachers established the English-speaking public school system of the Philippines. Now, in a striking turnabout, American schools are recruiting Filipino teachers. The Learningis the story of four Filipina women who reluctantly leave their families and...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on August 23, 2011
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Article »  When Subic Bay US Naval Base was closed 18 years ago, thousands of Amerasian children were left behind. Unlike Amerasian children from other countries, Pilipino Amerasians were never recognized by the US government. LEFT BY THE SHIP is a documentary by Emma Rossi-Landi and Alberto...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on August 15, 2011
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Article »  Apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr.) has gained global fame as a pop star, rapper, dj, record producer, and of course, as a founding member of The Black Eyed Peas, but he has never forgotten about his roots. As a matter of fact, the “de.ap” part of his name stands for “from...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on July 30, 2011
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Article »  I came across this English BBC Documentary, “Toughest Place To Be A”, when one of my friends posted this Youtube link on Facebook.  This particular episode is about a London Double-Deck Bus Driver, Josh West, who goes to Manila in the Philippines to experience what it is like to...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on June 4, 2011
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Video »  This is a trailer of LEFT BY THE SHIP, a documentary by Emma Rossi-Landi and Alberto Vendemmiati. It is produced by VisitorQ, Raicinema, ITVS international and YLE. Robert, Jr, Charlene and Margarita are Amerasians: the sons and daughters of Pilipina sex workers and American servicemen...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on May 25, 2011
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