Rico Blanco has unveiled the new version of “Kisapmata,” and he didn’t forget to give credit where credit is due, as well as give “special thanks” to his ex-girlfriend Maris Racal for her contribution ...

MANILA, Philippines — Singer Rico Blanco has been a hot topic of late following confirmation by actress-singer Maris Racal that she and the former Rivermaya frontman have broken up. Maris confirmed ...

The screening of the critically-acclaimed Mike De Leon film will only run for a day. The Mike De Leon directed film Kisapmata hardly made a dent when it was released in cinemas as part of the 7th ...

Mike De Leon made his Cannes debut in ‘82 when he premiered two films at Directors’ Fortnight in the same year—Kisapmata and Batch 81—becoming only the second filmmaker to do so at the time. Wim ...

As he turns 75 this May, acclaimed veteran filmmaker Mike de Leon remains active in the industry he grew up in. This year, he laid out his plans for a back-to-back live theatrical screening of his ...

The moving stories of “Kisapmata” and “Side Show” received the most nominations at the 2026 iteration of the Gawad Buhay awards, with both theatrical productions each earning 14 nods. Meanwhile, ...

IN 1981, one of the best Filipino films ever made captured people’s imaginations. Kisapmata, directed by Mike de Leon and co-written with Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. and Raquel Villavicencio, disturbed ...

“Cuts,” if coming from the government censors, is that four-letter word that filmmakers dread. Veteran director Mike De Leon isn’t an exception and he may have a tip or two to younger directors based ...

MANILA, Philippines – Nick Joaquin’s “The House on Zapote Street” has been well-known in Philippine literature as the national artist himself, as it inspired other works such as the iconic film ...