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Top filmmakers speak at FDCP, TMTCS workshop

AWARD-WINNING pillars of the filmmaking industry graced the four-weekend filmmaking workshop series recently hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and The Manila Times College of Subic (TMTCS). Among those who imparted their expertise to the students of the arts were Joe Alandy, Tey Clamor, Andrea Idioma, and Pepe Manikan who lectured on the different aspects of filmmaking. Among the topics that were tackled during the third week of the workshop series were post-production supervision and management, cinematography, sound design, and musical scoring. The workshop held at SBMA’s Dante Arevalo Ang (DAA) theater in the Subic Bay Freeport District was attended by senior high school and college students from TMTCS and other schools from Olongapo City and nearby provinces. “It’s really satisfying when people share what they know to an appreciative audience. The TMTC students were a wonderful bunch because they showed curiosity and wonder, qualities of good learners. Their questions and insights were spot on and reflected a deep mind and willingness to learn more. I really like people who are like that and it’s people like the TMTC students that inspire me to keep sharing the little I know,” said Manikan, an award-winning composer. The four-weekend filmmaking series came to an end with the conceptualization and implementation of the TMTCS Creative Arts and Multimedia Program (TMTCS-CAMMP) led by TMTCS President Dr. Dante A. Ang and former FDCP undersecretary Liza Diño-Seguerra. The TMTCS-CAMMP aims to provide the learners opportunities and experiences in the creative arts and multimedia. They will be coached by accomplished mentors as they build their skills to become future foundations of the creative sector. For more information, you may visit www.tmtc.edu.ph or contact The Manila Times College of Subic at 09273658270 if you have any questions about the programs offered.

TMTC Subic staffer reaps honors for short film

A SHORT film created by a member of The Manila Times College of Subic–Creative Arts & Multimedia Program (TMTCS-CAMMP) has earned accolades from various cinematic award-giving institutions. “Pagtatapos” by Jhonny Mercida Bobier 2nd, a 22-year-old self-learned filmmaker and director, won the Jury Special Citation from the 34th Gawad Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Alternatibo for the experimental category and Best Film in the Region Cinema in Region 14 from the National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) National Committee on Cinema. The film is a depiction of how the despair, anxiety, harassment and pressure students go through in and outside of school constantly threaten to kill their passion to continue. “Ang tagumpay ay hindi tungkol sa kung gaano kalakas ang lagapak ng bagsak mo, tungkol ito kung gaano kasakit ang kaya mong tanggapin mula sa mundo at manatili pa ring nakatayo para magpatuloy, ganoon tinatapos ang tagumpay (Success is not measured by how hard you fall. It’s about how you are able to bounce back and continue)!” Bobier said. The TMTCS-CAMMP aims to provide learning opportunities and experiences in the creative arts and multimedia to young people. The program teaches students to continuously build and hone their skills to become future leaders in the creative sector. Dwight Moody E. Bernardo, advertising manager of TMTC Subic, said self-taught youths like Bobier are creating “not just an output you can barely call a movie, but a movie of incredible quality. The writing, plot, direction, execution, and even the editing all feel like they were done by experienced professionals.” For more information on TMTCS-CAMMP, visit www.tmtc.edu.ph or contact The Manila Times College of Subic at 09273658270.

TMTC-CAMMP chairman cited at GAPO Awards 2022

ELIJAH Mer Dela Cruz, chairman of The Manila Times College of Subic-Creative Arts & Multimedia Program (TMTCS-CAMMP), has been cited as one of 10 Natatanging Kabataan ng Olongapo awardee at the GAPO Awards 2022. “I never thought that I would receive a prestigious award like this in recognition of my efforts as a youth volunteer and a youth leader advocating Youth Empowerment and development,” said Dela Cruz. “I’ll make sure to be worthy of this award and will continue to be an inspiration to my fellow youth. I’ll use this opportunity to have more youth initiated activities that spark positive changes to the community. Because like what Roy T. Bennett said, ‘Great leaders create more leaders, not followers.’” The GAPO Awards is a project of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation that gives recognition to the young leaders and volunteers of Olongapo. Also cited were Mark Joel Morales, Donnah Kan Lim, Aeron James De Leon, Christian Amistad, Lancelot Segovia, Allen Dale Olonan, Rose Anne Cañeda-Dumlao, Steve Paulo Mayo and 1Lt. Rolando Mondoy Jr. City Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. City Councilor Tata Paulino, City Sport Director David Bayarong, Gordon Heights Chairperson Kasp Echie Ponge and the 17 Sangguniang Kabataan chairmen of Olongapo City were on hand for the event at the SM City Olongapo Central SMX Convention Center last August 16. Before this, Jhonny Mercida Bobier 2nd, a member of TMTCS-CAMMP, also earned accolades from various cinematic award-giving institutions for his short film “Pagtatapos”. The 22-year-old self-learned filmmaker and director won the Jury Special Citation from the 34th Gawad Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Alternatibo for the experimental category and Best Film in the Region Cinema in Region 14 from the National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) National Committee on Cinema. The film is a depiction of how the despair, anxiety, harassment and pressure students go through in and outside of school constantly threaten to kill their passion to continue. The TMTCS-CAMMP aims to provide learning opportunities and experiences in the creative arts and multimedia to young people. It continuously builds and hones the skills of the youth to become future leaders in the creative sector. For more information on TMTCS-CAMMP, visit www.tmtc.edu.ph or contact The Manila Times College of Subic at 09273658270.

TMTCS department head captures 2 sprint golds

GEORGE Michael Sionzon, student affairs and services department head of the The Manila Times College of Subic (TMTCS), crowned himself as the fastest man in the second season of the Pinoy Athletics Championship 2022 on Saturday, September 17, at the San Narciso Sports Complex in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Sionzon ruled the meet’s sprint events by capturing the gold medal in the 100-meter and 200-meter races of the sports fest organized by the local government of Pangasinan and Masiv Sports. “I’Il let my athletes and my son see me while competing in the open elite and masters to motivate them to give their best in every competition,” said Sionzon, who will also head the sports scholarship program of TMTCS. TMTCS aims to provide learning opportunities and experiences for both students and educators even in the field of sports. Through TMTCS, they will continuously build and hone their skills to become future achievers in the field of sports. For more information, you may visit www.tmtc.edu.ph or contact TMTCS at 09273658270 for queries about the programs offered.

TMTCS a big winner at film festival

THE Manila Times College of Subic-Creative Arts and Multimedia Program (TMTCS-CAMMP) was a big winner at the Cinegoma: RK Rubber Film Festival held on Sept. 12-16, 2022. The film entry “Isapiso” won four major awards in the full-length category including the Best Director award for Jhonny Bobier 2nd, a member of the TMTCS-CAMMP. Jachel Diaz was named Best Actress, John Lloyd Taberna was cited for Best Cinematography, and Angela Ramos was notable mention for Best Supporting Actress. For Students category, the TMTCS-produced film “Inampalataya” was named the Best Film and bagged the Best Actress award for Mica Batulan. For the Open Short category, “Engkwentro,” under the production of Tanajuan, copped the Best Film plum. JC Orgaya, another member of the TMTCS-CAMMP and Tanajuan, was hailed as the Best Outfitter of the Night. The TMTCS-CAMMP aims to provide learning opportunities and experiences in the creative arts and multimedia to young people. Through the program, learners build and hone their skills to become future leaders in the creative sector. For more information and questions about the programs offered, you may visit https://www.tmtc.edu.ph or contact The Manila Times College of Subic at 09273658270.