KATIPS Movie - Synopsis, Cast and Crew

When his University of the Philippines Professor was abducted by the government-controlled Metropol during a demonstration of different groups in the mountainside that was Mendiola, Greg, a medical student and the leader of the National Union of Students in the Philippines (NUSP), along with other freedom fighting groups stood their ground and began a vigil until the Metropol came back and used force to subdue the protest. Despite the blood and gore, the burning desire for freedom grew within the hearts of those who were brutally subjugated. But their fight did not stop there.

In a safehouse aptly named the “Katips House” owned by Alet, a 30-year-old activist, we are introduced to Panyong, a subversive writer for the underground newspaper, “Ang Bayan”, and other characters that keep the fight for freedom. After the Declaration of the Martial Law, during a strike for the welfare of workers, two other students were seized; Art, a freshman student and photographer to the school paper and Estong, leader of the worker’s union. Soon after, Alet was also snatched and all three were separately tortured and became part of the statistics of desaparecidos, the unaccounted radicals branded as insurgents during the days when the Writ of Habeas Corpus was no longer in effect. When the decaying corpse of Alet was found beside a ditch in a far-flung area in Bulacan, the fight for freedom took Greg and Panyong to the mountains for safety, while Lara looked after the Katips Home, she was a former New York actress who just recently took up the cause after learning that her father, Greg’s captured professor, was killed by no other than the government she used to idolize. 

Producer, Writer, Director Statement By Atty. Vince M. Tañada About KATIPS THE MOVIE

As lawyer who pursued my artistic passion by starting the Philippine’ Stagers Foundation Inc. (PSF) back in 2001 with the intent to educate as many youths as we can and train as many artists with the passion and talent for theatre, I am proud that it eventually grew into the Philippines’ premiere and biggest touring theatre company. The pandemic greatly affected our dedication to bring our Musical plays that at the time was averaging at least 500 performances a year. It  was part of our artistic thrust to educate audiences all over the country - not only in the power of the arts but in teaching the young and old alike of the explosive force that knowledge of history has, in whatever form it will take. 

But the Arts will always have a way to manifest even in times of difficulty. Last year, in the heat of the ongoing pandemic, Philstager’s Films was born as a web-based media outfit in our way to keep our passion burning and to somehow give work to some of our more displaced talents. For almost one year, with an ever-growing viewership and engagement, we believe that the time has come for our small film outfit to grow.

Hilarious and star-studded, "Happy Birthday, Ned, (sino s'ya?!?) is a winning docu-comedy perfect for holiday viewing on KTX.ph

This November laugh-a-lot offering raises funds for poor children who love learning  

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In a fast-paced but thoughtful Q&A interview, birthday boy Ned Legaspi - presently ABS-CBN Global Head of Creative Services - allowed TFC a sneak peek on what the show is about and how it drew the participation of top Filipino celebrities in the world of comedy.

TFC: What's the genesis of this unique project?

NED: The original title of this show was "Sing-Kwento, Singkwenta" to celebrate by 50th birthday.  But some friends of mine said, "Ned, your supporting cast is much more well-known that you.  Compared to them, sino ka? (Who are you?)"  Okay, so I said let's just change the title literally to "Happy Birthday, Ned! (sino s'ya?!?).

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“ 'This is a very personal track. It’s basically a narrative of my mental health issues throughout the past year or two - my struggles with anxiety and depression. Some of these issues have been caused by the outside - by external factors. Some of them were caused by myself. It's just a story of the ups and downs that come with that. “ - NYK

Adele’s new album, 30 is out now!

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Kylie Minogue's New Album 'Disco: Guest-List Edition' Is Out Now

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This new version of the album follows the barnstorming 2020 release of ‘DISCO’, Kylie’s eighth UK No.1 album, which saw her make chart history once more as the first female artist to have a UK No.1 album in five consecutive decades.

‘DISCO: Guest-List Edition’ includes the hit track ‘Kiss of Life’ with pop star Jessie Ware, recently released alongside the fashion-filled visual directed by Sophie Muller. The brilliant video features the two pop stars alongside an array of conspicuous individuals from the Theo Adams Company, including London’s nightlife high-priestess, Princess Julia. Watch it here.

Janine, Relatable Ang Bagong Single Na “PAGOD NA AKO”

Unang collab kasama si Juan Karlos Labajo bilang producer

May paalala si Janine Berdin sa halaga ng pagpapahinga sa harap ng kabi-kabilang problema sa buhay sa pinakabago niyang single na “Pagod Na Ako” mula sa Star Music.

Ani Janine, habang sinusulat niya ang kanta, gusto niyang ipaalala sa sarili niya na ayos lang na mapagod at na mas lalala ang pinagdadaanan niya kung hindi niya aamining nahihirapan na siya.

Ipinrodyus ng “The Voice Kids” alum na si Juan Karlos Labajo ang “Pagod Na Ako,” na tungkol sa emosyon ng isang tao na para bang nauupos na. Pero meron din itong mahalagang mensahe tungkol sa pagyakap sa hindi pagiging okay.