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02/06/2026

Sampung katao ang inaresto ng mga awtoridad sa isang operasyon laban sa umano’y ilegal na online sabong o e-sabong sa isang amusement center sa Barangay Poblacion 2, Hindang, Leyte noong gabi ng Mayo 29.

Ayon sa pulisya, isinagawa ang operasyon matapos makatanggap ng intelligence reports hinggil sa umano’y pagpapatakbo ng hindi awtorisadong online betting activities sa loob ng Hindang Amusement Center.

Upang beripikahin ang impormasyon, isang undercover police officer ang umano’y gumawa ng account sa isang online betting platform at naglagay ng ₱500 na pusta gamit ang GCash bandang alas-5:57 ng hapon. Matapos makumpirma ang operasyon, agad na ikinasa ng mga awtoridad ang pagsalakay sa lugar.

Bandang alas-6:46 ng gabi, nagsagawa ng operasyon ang mga tauhan ng law enforcement kasama ang Hindang Municipal Police Station at ang 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company upang tiyaking ligtas ang lugar at mahuli ang mga sangkot.

Sa isinagawang inspeksyon, nadiskubre ng mga awtoridad ang iba't ibang information and communications technology (ICT) equipment na umano’y ginagamit sa online betting operations. Kasabay nito, nakitang naka-livestream online ang mga aktibidad mula sa isang cockpit arena.

Kabilang sa mga nakumpiskang kagamitan ang mga router, isang desktop computer na pinaniniwalaang nagsisilbing server, digital video recorder, at mga CCTV camera.

Dinala sa Hindang Municipal Police Station ang mga naarestong indibidwal kasama ang mga nakumpiskang kagamitan para sa kaukulang dokumentasyon at pagsasampa ng kaso.

Patuloy naman ang imbestigasyon ng mga awtoridad upang matukoy kung may iba pang indibidwal o grupo na sangkot sa umano’y ilegal na operasyon ng online sabong sa lugar.

Report by Arvin Enriquez I

09/05/2026

ATOK, Benguet — A Benguet councilor is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to suspend its planned importation of 6,000 metric tons of carrots, warning that the move could further burden local farmers already suffering from low farmgate prices despite high market costs.

Atok Councilor Kelly Denn Tomas, together with agricultural researchers and civil society groups, called on the DA to reconsider the importation plan and explain the basis for the decision before implementation.

Tomas questioned why large-scale carrot imports are being pushed even as local farmers continue to struggle to earn from their harvests.

“If importing carrots failed to bring down retail prices, then consumers and farmers are still losing,” Tomas said.

The DA earlier announced the phased importation of carrots, including 1,000 metric tons in April and 2,500 metric tons each in May and June, citing elevated market prices.

However, Tomas argued that while carrot prices in Metro Manila reportedly remain between PHP 80 and PHP 190 per kilo, farmgate prices in Benguet remain heavily depressed, raising concerns that middlemen and importers benefit more than farmers and consumers.

Representing one of the country’s top highland vegetable-producing areas, Tomas challenged the DA to publicly present data proving a genuine supply shortage that local harvests cannot meet.

She also criticized the lack of consultation with farmers, civil society organizations, and agricultural experts before the decision was made.

“Importation should never be the default reflex,” Tomas said. “We are asking the DA to answer these concerns before implementing a policy that could kill local livelihoods.”

Tomas and several Benguet agricultural stakeholders are now calling for dialogue with the national government, saying long-term solutions should focus on strengthening local agriculture and ensuring fair prices for both farmers and consumers instead of relying on imports.

09/05/2026

🎬 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN: SCREENWAVES 2027, the official Open Call and exhibition platform of Montañosa Film Festival 2027, is now accepting film submissions from filmmakers in the Philippines and around the world.

As part of the Montañosa Film Festival’s two-year cycle, Screenwaves focuses on the exhibition and celebration of completed film works, providing a platform for independent cinema, emerging voices, and regional storytelling.

For this edition, filmmakers are invited to submit films under the theme: “Currents of Connection”. These will be stories that explore human relationships, collaboration, shared vision, and connections across cultures and communities.

The festival is open to entries under the following categories:
• Narrative Film
• Documentary Film
• Mobile Film
• Montañosa Film
• Experimental / Hybrid Film

Filmmakers may submit multiple entries. Films must be completed between January 1, 2025 to December 15, 2026, and should be suitable for public exhibition.

Selected films will compete for major prizes, category awards, jury recognitions, and the Best Festival Film award. Finalists will also become part of the official SCREENWAVES 2027 exhibition lineup through physical, satellite, and online screenings.

Call for Entries runs from May 10 to December 15, 2026. Submit your film and be part of the next wave of independent storytelling.

For the complete competition mechanics, eligibility guidelines, submission requirements, festival timeline, and official registration process, click the link below:

https://forms.gle/2D1wDaxZyoRfu4AV9

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖ñ𝙤𝙨𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 (𝙈𝙁𝙁) is an international film and cultural platform based in 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨.

Established during the pandemic, MFF has evolved into a dynamic movement championing storytelling, cultural exchange, creative mentorship, and regional representation, particularly amplifying voices from the 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖 and across the Philippines.

Through its programs in film exhibition, grants, laboratories, and industry engagement, the festival connects filmmakers, communities, and global audiences, ensuring that stories are not only created, but meaningfully shared.

03/05/2026

Montañosa Film Festival 2026 Awards Night

03/05/2026

Three issues. One conversation you can’t ignore.

From a restaurant in Baguio allegedly doubling as a gambling spot, to a proposed su***de prevention program at the City Council, and the rollout of the new DepEd trimester system—Mond and Mia break it all down, no filters.

Spill the Tea Episode 2 is here. Real talk. Real issues. Real questions.

03/05/2026

From the North to the Crown! La Union’s pride, Bea Milan Windorski, is your Miss Universe Philippines 2026, bringing the title home after a standout performance on coronation night. All eyes now turn to the global stage as she prepares to represent the country at the Miss Universe stage!

06/03/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮

Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Montañosa Film Festival (MFF) celebrates the transformative power of cinema to amplify unheard voices, confront hard truths, and reimagine a future grounded in dignity, justice, and shared humanity.

Guided by the theme “𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲,” this year’s festival calls for bold storytelling- narratives of resistance, identity, equity, Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and social change, while also highlighting stories of hope, healing, and collective action. MFF reaffirms cinema’s role not merely as entertainment, but as a vehicle for awareness, advocacy, and cultural empowerment.

Born in the wake of the pandemic as an initiative to support film tourism, MFF has since evolved into a dynamic cultural movement. Today, it proudly reinforces Baguio City’s standing as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, extending its creative influence through the cinematic arts while nurturing regional filmmakers from across the Philippine archipelago.

A highlight of MFF 2026 is its collaboration with UNESCO Quezon City and its flagship QCinema International Film Festival, alongside the Film Academy of the Philippines for the Luzon Guild Summit-strengthening industry ties and championing sustainable regional cinema.

The month-long celebration throughout March 7 until April 5 features competition film premieres, open-air screenings, film talks, music events, and the Awards and Closing Night- bringing cinema directly to communities in accessible and inspiring spaces.

More than a festival, Montañosa Film Festival is a gathering of voices waiting to be heard and visions ready to be seen. Join us in the cool mountains of Baguio City for the North’s most anticipated regional cinematic celebration.
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Montañosa Film Festival 2026 is presented by the City of Baguio, the Baguio Tourism Council, and the Creative Baguio City Council, with the support of festival lead partners: Quezon City – UNESCO Creative City of Film; QCinema International Film Festival; Film Academy of the Philippines; SM City Baguio; Department of Tourism–CAR; Canon Philippines; Film Development Council of the Philippines;Tulayan Film Rentals; MFP Rentals; Asia Pacific Film Institute; Barebones; Cine Goma; MAVX Productions; FILICOOLA; Terminal 6 Post; The Workshop for Infinite Media, Inc.; LOStories Media Productions; UFO Workshops Manila; Active Vista; and Narra Post-Production Studios.

Check out the MFF2026 Festival Calendar of Events: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aMdjwmTdB/

For updates and announcements, follow the official Montañosa Film Festival page or email [email protected].