Cinemalaya Films at UP Film Institute

For those who have failed to watch Cinemalaya screenings in Cultural Ceneter of the Philippines (CCP), now is your time to catch these rare films. Cinemalaya films and other Pinoy indie movies will be screened at UP Film Institute, Diliman from July 28 to August 9, 2008. Schedule: July 28 Mon 0230 PM : Manuel Conde Retrospective: Genghis Khan 0300 PM : Baby Angelo 0730 PM : Concerto July 29 Tue 0230 PM : Cinemalaya’s Past Best Pictures Showcase: Pepot Artista 0500 PM : Jay 0730... Read More

NAIA Terminal 3 Now Open

At last, after six years of dispute following its supposed opening in 2002, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 officially opened to public. Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to Boracay (Caticlan), Laoag, Naga, San Jose (Mindoro), and Tuguegarao took off from the newly-opened terminal Tuesday, July 22. NAIA 3 initially accommodates five flights of Cebu Pacific for the day and will start accommodating other local airlines such as Air Philippines and Philippine Airlines... Read More

Cinemalaya Films at CCP

Twenty competing films, twenty different stories… in one big event. The 2008 Cinemalaya: Philippine Independent Film Festival opened its curtains this year with a bang. Lakwatsero, being a fan of indie films invaded the CCP to watch this years offerings. Here are my insights to the movies I’ve seen: 1. Boses – Ellen Ongkiko-Marfil A story of a musician, who regains back his humanity by giving violin lessons to a child of the slums. This is a story of friendship... Read More

Cinemalaya 2008 at CCP, Manila

It is again the time of the year when the best of Pinoy indies are being shown at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Featuring the new breeds of independent film directors, producers and talents in twenty new stories that are waiting to be seen in ten days. Lakwatsero, a self-proclaimed indie film fan, proudly features the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival as it kicks up on its fourth year. The Cinemalaya 2008 A dying woman is determined to complete her to-do list before... Read More

First Time in Sagada: Day 1

Three years ago when I first stepped my feet in Sagada. It was from then that I started tagging this lovely town as my special place. I fell in love with Sagada, and with that I will keep coming back. My Sagada Chronicle I have researched about Sagada for months, I have read a lot about this town and I wonder why most people I met, who have been there, always have their praises for the place… and so, armed with the little knowledge of Sagada and a bundle of excitement, we made... Read More

LazerXtreme at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

After a couple of days of downtime, Lakwatsero.com is back with a new section. Spots – a new category that will focus more on specific sights, dining, party and entertainment places in any destination. On its very first feature, Lakwatsero.com will give you a taste of a new extreme find right in the heart of Metropolis. The LazerXtreme LazerXtreme is the only laser-tag arena in the Philippines today. It promises everyone a new level of fun with their state-of-the-art laser... Read More