As the movie “Heneral Luna” hits the big screen, most were skeptical on what the feedback will be especially from the younger generations whose more inclined to main stream movies. But as Heneral Luna hits the silver screen, I believe this is just what the Filipinos need to awaken from deep slumbers on the reality of what the country really is and to stir the hearts of patriotism of their viewers. From the various experts […]
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DepEd to monitor teaching of history
In response to President Benigno S Aquino’s criticism regarding the shortfall in the teaching of history, the Department of Education (DepEd) will start monitoring the teaching of said subject. Said criticism was sparked by questions in the internet made by students asking why Apolinario Mabini is seated all throughout the film “Heneral Luna”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vzGGrBTWhi0
“Heneral Luna”, official entry in 2016 Oscars
After garnering many positive reviews, “Heneral Luna” was officially entered as the country’s bet on the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 2016 Academy Awards or Oscars. Under the direction of Jerold Tarog, the film is about General Antonio Luna, a prominent historical figure during the Filipino-American War. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)