There are a lot of reasons to be proud as a Cebuano and just this week, those reasons are just adding up.
Last May 13, "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria", a Cebu-based indie film about an island girl named Terya who left her hometown to marry a foreigner, was the talk of the town for garnering four awards in the Gawad Urian.
The film won the "Best Picture", "Best Music" by Jerrold Tarog, "Best Director" by Remton Siega Zuasola and "Best Cinematography" by Christian Linaban.
It also won the "Jury Prize" and "Best Musical Score" in the 2010 Cinema One Originals and "Best Picture" in the Southeast Asian Category in Cinemanila last year.
With these recognitions, the indie film makes us proud that what we thought was impossible can be achieved with hardwork.
The indie film's victory is not only of Director Zuasola but also of us Cebuanos. Indeed, there are a lot of stories here in Cebu that can inspire budding film makers to do and all they need is support.
Another reason to be proud is that 2 Cebuano youth delegates attended The United Nations Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Conference in Geneva, Switzerland to represent the Philippines.
Andre Son and Tricia Mae Plenos, both 16 years of age and from Camotes National High School in Cebu, joined the panel of youth delegates discussing on disaster risk and reduction on a global level.
The conference was an opportunity for the youth delegates to interact and discuss concerns on disaster risk and reduction affecting their respective countries and how the youth can step up on addressing these concerns.
With these, Andre and Tricia from Cebu were able to bring honor not only to Cebu but also to our country. It showed how our youth are starting to act on the global challenges that we are facing.
I hope these would not be the last for Cebu. Together, we can show to the world what Cebuanos are made of.
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| The award-winning Cebuano Indie Film |
Last May 13, "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria", a Cebu-based indie film about an island girl named Terya who left her hometown to marry a foreigner, was the talk of the town for garnering four awards in the Gawad Urian.
The film won the "Best Picture", "Best Music" by Jerrold Tarog, "Best Director" by Remton Siega Zuasola and "Best Cinematography" by Christian Linaban.
It also won the "Jury Prize" and "Best Musical Score" in the 2010 Cinema One Originals and "Best Picture" in the Southeast Asian Category in Cinemanila last year.
With these recognitions, the indie film makes us proud that what we thought was impossible can be achieved with hardwork.
The indie film's victory is not only of Director Zuasola but also of us Cebuanos. Indeed, there are a lot of stories here in Cebu that can inspire budding film makers to do and all they need is support.
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| Youth delegates Tricia and Andre together with a fellow delegate shared their thoughts in The United Nations Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Conference held at Geneva, Switzerland. Photo courtesy of UNICEF UK Blog. |
Another reason to be proud is that 2 Cebuano youth delegates attended The United Nations Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Conference in Geneva, Switzerland to represent the Philippines.
Andre Son and Tricia Mae Plenos, both 16 years of age and from Camotes National High School in Cebu, joined the panel of youth delegates discussing on disaster risk and reduction on a global level.
The conference was an opportunity for the youth delegates to interact and discuss concerns on disaster risk and reduction affecting their respective countries and how the youth can step up on addressing these concerns.
With these, Andre and Tricia from Cebu were able to bring honor not only to Cebu but also to our country. It showed how our youth are starting to act on the global challenges that we are facing.
I hope these would not be the last for Cebu. Together, we can show to the world what Cebuanos are made of.
Heartwarming achievements for the Cebuano people bai.
BTW, it's Camotes National High School only; there's no "Island" in the official name.
congratulations! so proud being a cebuano!
@ Vincent - Thanks for the heads up! :D
@ Popoy - Same here!
Cebuanos always prove to the world how talented and good artists in any fields. Kodus Cebuanos!
Big WOW!
I'm so proud to be a Cebuano...
Grabe...
Mabuhay ang Pinoy.
Mabuhay ang Cebuano.
^_^
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