Film & Audiovisual Workers, Freelancers Now Eligible for Vaccination under A4 Priority Group

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Film and audiovisual (AV) workers can now register with their respective local government units (LGUs) for their vaccination after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) simplified and expanded the A4 Priority Group for the country’s vaccination plan to cover private sector workers and freelancers who work outside their homes.

This was announced on June 7 during the NCR+8 Commitment Ceremony and Symbolic Vaccination of A4 Priority Group for the quick and efficient mass rollout of the vaccination program for A4 workers. “With the start of our mass vaccination, the A4 priority category, our workers in both public and private sector, will have an added layer of protection against the disease,” President Rodrigo Duterte stated in a video message.

Pursuant to IATF Resolution No. 114, the Implementing Guidelines for the A4 Priority Group involves three classifications with priority given to the NCR+8 areas of National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao for Phase 1 to be followed by areas outside the NCR+8 for Phase 2:



A4.1 - Private sector workers who work outside their homes

A4.2 - Employees in government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and LGUs

A4.3 - Informal sector workers and self-employed who work outside their homes and those working in private households

According to the Department of Health (DOH) Department Memorandum (DM) No. 2021-0259, establishments, agencies, and organizations may provide A4 workers with proofs of eligibility such as, but not limited to, their company ID, contracts or permits, certificates of eligibility, or any proof of occupation.

“The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) welcomes the expansion of the A4 priority group, which makes our film and audiovisual workers eligible for vaccination. We have been lobbying for this since last year because vaccination is the key for the industry to properly resume its activities,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño.

The national film agency has lobbied for the vaccination of film and AV workers to the IATF, DOH, and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Diño continued, “The FDCP is willing to assist our workers should they need a proof of eligibility to be vaccinated under A4 priority group. Through the FDCP National Registry, we can issue a certification to all our registered film and audiovisual workers which they can use as proof of occupation. We thank the IATF for heeding our call to prioritize the safety and health of production workers in the workplace, which has its peculiarities and unique needs in terms of working setup.”

Film and audiovisual workers, previously considered for the C Group and then possibly for the B3 Group, are now part of the 35 million essential workers or economic frontliners in the A4 Priority Group. With the kickoff of the vaccination rollout for A4, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. considered it as a historic moment.

“Ang pagbabakuna sa A4 ay masasabi nating game changer sa ating laban dito sa COVID-19. Layunin natin na ligtas na makapaghanapbuhay ang ating mga manggagawa. Ito rin ang magsisiguro na kahit andiyan ang coronavirus ay hindi masisira o matitigil ang serbisyo ng ating pamahalaan,” Roque said during the symbolic vaccination event held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

He also made known that depending on the availability of vaccines in the coming months, priority may be given to A4 workers aged 40 to 59 should there be a limited supply of vaccines. A4 workers are also requested to kindly coordinate with their LGUs regarding the availability of vaccines in their area.

FDCP National Registry Workers can request for a certificate of registry from the FDCP to use as proof of occupation. For other film and AV freelancers who wish to register with the National Registry, kindly contact nationalregistry@fdcp.ph or visit https://nationalregistry.fdcp.ph.



For more information:

IATF Resolution No. 114: http://bit.ly/IATFResolution114

DOH DM No. 2021-2359: http://bit.ly/DOHDM2359

PH Film Industry Promotes to China at Shanghai Int’l Film Market Online

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly showcased the diverse locations, film incentives, high-quality equipment, and especially the creative and hardworking people of the Philippine film industry at the International Film & TV Online Market that ran alongside the 24th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) and Shanghai TV Festival from June 6 to 14 in a hybrid format.



On June 7, “The Philippines - Let’s Create Together!” presentation featured “The 10 Funtastic Reasons to Film in the Philippines,” introduced the selected Filipino film in the International Panorama Short Film Section, “Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss” by Sonny Calvento produced by Southern Lantern Studios, and presented the Philippine delegation composed of six production companies.



The delegate companies are the North Luzon Cinema Guild, Digital Dreams Inc., Atom & Anne Mediaworks, Daluyong Studios, Globe Studios, and Man Overboard Productions. Their company pages on the SIFF online platform featured five of their projects, and they were given complimentary passes and access to online meetings and events.



“The Filipinos and the Chinese are still bound in affinity, historically and culturally. Our similarities and sensibilities as ethnic siblings are evident in our cities, our language, our businesses, and many artistic and cultural aspects,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño in her opening remarks.



“It makes perfect sense for us then to seek partnerships and collaborations with China in the field of cinema where we can further enjoy films from China as well as tap into their market and introduce to them the essence of Filipino films. The goal is for us to activate co-productions between China and the Philippines and for us to discover or rediscover stories that unite the two cultures together,” she continued.



Technical Consultant Agathe Vinson of the FDCP’s FilmPhilippines Office further discussed the FilmPhilippines Incentives offered by the national film agency: Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), International Co-production Fund (ICOF), ASEAN Co-production Fund (ACOF), and Film Location Engagement Desk (FLEX).



FDCP’s FilmPhippines was also given a complimentary booth during the online market, which included a company page on the SIFF platform, complimentary passes, access to online meetings and events, and an option to hold a pre-recorded event on the platform — “The Philippines - Let’s Create Together!” that premiered on June 7 at 5 p.m.



Since its formation in 1933, the SIFF has become one of the most important festivals in Asia and the world, where past events have featured films from Filipino filmmakers. Paolo Villaluna, who is part of the jury in this year’s competition, was awarded with the Golden Goblet, the highest prize of the festival, for his film “Pauwi Na” in 2017.

Kinds of religious or spiritual jewelry items; learn about the latest designs of catholic necklace pendants

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Wearing jewelry is a simple everyday ritual for most of us, but for a few, it is an expression of love and gratitude. If you are still planning to buy one of the best statement religious jewelry items, then you have landed on the right place; here we are discussing some of the most common kinds of religious or spiritual jewelry, such as necklaces and pendants, which most people wear.

Have you ever worn a religious pendant? These are not very common but look really cool when you wear one. Most people prefer to wear one which is according to their religion; for some people, it does not matter.

The best part about religious pendants and jewelry is their beauty, they are indigenous, and you will not get such jewelry items everywhere. You might need to find a shop selling these pendants, or you either need to order online.

We are not targeting any kin do faith here, as there are people believing in different faiths, so we will try to cover all the religions as much as possible.
Catholic pendent

If you are a Christian and want to show your connection with Christianity, then the best way to express it is by wearing a catholic pendant. Christianity is one of the most widespread and common religions, so we all know that this pendant will have the main figure of Christianity. The best part about having this is the availability of different styles and designs. Check out the Nano jewelry’s catholic pendants.
Islamic jewelry

Islamic jewelry is quite fantasizing and indigenous. You might have seen the attractive Arabic letters; Islamic jewelry is all about the pendants with letters, a crescent, or stars. It is quite different from the regular Islamic arts; you can have the letters engraved on the metals giving an amazing look. It is for the people who want to give the unique antique designed look, the Islamic jewelry might look very old, but you can have it to maintain that aura of antiqueness with these.
Star of David

The star of David is a discreet way of expressing solemnity with the Jewish faith. It is one of the amazing jewelry items that every Jew will want to wear. It is common among the Jews; however, due to the symbol star, many people love to have it.
The dharma wheels.

The dharma wheel is the symbol of Buddhism. You can have it to show allegiance with Buddhism. It looks cool; the best part about Buddhism is its popularity. There are several people who follow the basic rules of Buddhism.
Om of Hinduism

Hinduism has the symbol "Om," which is written in Sanskrit. Most Hindus have I as a tattoo and the only way to have it in the form of a necklace. These are popular in the south Asian region; you can order these online, as they might not be available easily.