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By Alexis Laura Feliciano
People of old used to believe that names carry one’s destiny, and
if the same belief still applies today, Brillante Mendoza would have
remained true to this belief and to his fate, becoming one of the
country’s most treasured gems—like a diamond in the
rough.Mendoza, the lone Filipino winner at the 62nd Cannes Film
Festival, is an engaging force, overflowing with thematic ideas and
well-grounded, burning passion for his films. He has repeatedly
asserted his individuality, even with his award-winning film Kinatay
which carries a kaleidoscope of social realities: violence, rape,
killings, torture, and corruption.
“I am an independent filmmaker who loves his
independence and works independently,” this year’s Cannes Best
Director stressed. “I am not affiliated with any group, so we get
to do our films independently—from the concepts, to the actors, to
distribution and promotion.”
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Tattooing used to be an important practice of the indigenous peoples
in the mountain hinterlands of Cordillera, among them, the Ibalois,
the Kankanaeys, and the Kalanguyas.
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Since its creation on April 3, 1992, the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has consistently worked on mechanisms to
make its programs, services, and resources accessible to everyone.
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