PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition online and extends from the Philippines to Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

From October 1 to 10, 2021, the 20th edition of PELÍCULA-Spanish Film Festival will treat movie buffs from the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia to a selection of contemporary Spanish and Latin American cinema. Presented by the Instituto Cervantes in Manila and Sydney and the Spanish Embassies in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, the PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival will stream sixteen feature films and four short films for free.

Since its creation in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes de Manila, PELíCULA has been an annual attraction in Philippine theatres. The Covid-19 crisis, which has closed cinemas in the Philippines, presented the greatest challenge in the history of the Festival, and PELíCULA responded by going online, and even went further by expanding to three other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, making the festival available to Thailand, Australia, and Malaysia, aside from the Philippines.

The Festival will open on October 1 with El Cover (2021), a musical comedy and debut film of actor Secun de la Rosa. Other films in the line-up are Invisibles (Gracia Querejeta, 2020), Una vez más (Guillermo Rojas, 2020), Tristesse (Ruiz Barrachina, 2020), and the documentaries Oscuro y Lucientes (Samuel Alarcón, 2018), and Antonio Machado. Los días azules (Laura Hojman, 2020). The official entries also include dramas such as 15 horas (Judith Colell, 2020), Ane (David Pérez Sañudo, 2020) and the latest film of David Trueba A este lado del mundo (2020), a bitter and intelligent depiction of immigration.

PELÍCULA will also feature Latin American films such as the Mexican documentary Observar las aves (Andrea Martínez Crowther, 2019) and Lina de Lima (2019), a feature film directed by María Paz González and co-produced by Chile, Argentina y Perú. All films will be available with English subtitles and for free on the website www.pelikula.es for 48 hours.

Just like in the previous editions, spectators may vote for their favorite films in the Audience Choice Awards. Established in 2004, the Award is given to the film that the viewers have voted as the best of the Festival. Since its establishment in 2004, it has been a very popular tradition in the Festival and is kept alive even through its transition online. In its 20th edition, spectators can rate the films right after having viewed them. The film with the highest ratings will receive this year’s Audience Choice Award and will be screened again on October 10 at 6:00 PM, in the Festival’s platform www.pelikula.es.

To celebrate the 20th edition of the cinematographic showcase, there will be a special selection of films that have won the PELíCULA Audience Choice Award. These films are Fuera de carta (Nacho G. Velilla, 2008), El secreto de sus ojos (Juan José Campanella, 2009), También la lluvia (Icíar Bollaín, 2010), Un cuento chino (Sebastián Borensztein, 2011) and Campeones (Javier Fesser, 2018).

Webinars

Aside from the film screenings, PELíCULA will be offering through its site www.pelikula.es free webinars and online talks with the directors of the films presented in the Festival or professionals in the audiovisual industry.

On October 4 there will be a round-table discussion on the possibilities of coproduction of Asian films in Europe and Spanish films in Asia, in which various Spanish, Thai, and Filipino producers and experts on the topic will be participating.

Philippine cinema was born in the Spanish language and almost all film-related terms in Filipino are in Spanish (such as pelikula, sine, direktor, aktor, contrabida, etc.), proof of the strong cultural relations shared between Spain and the Philippines. With this in mind, since its first editions PELíCULA has had activities that served as a space for meeting and interacting with Spanish and Filipino filmmakers. In line with this, on October 7, PELíCULA will be holding the webinar “En corto: Short films in the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and Spain”, an activity which will feature four recent short films, one from each country, and an online talk between the directors of these short films.

On the occasion of the 20th edition of PELICULA, the Department of European Languages ​​of the University of the Philippines Diliman is holding a contest of film reviews in Spanish, open to students of Spanish in the Philippines. Further info on this page:

  https://upddel.wordpress.com/2021/09/13/review-contest-in-spanish-pelikula/

PELíCULA 2021 is an initiative of Instituto Cervantes in Manila and Sydney, the Embassies of Spain in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia, and the AECID, in collaboration with ICAA, the Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines, the National Film Archive of Thailand, the Sydney Film Festival, the Travelling Film Fest (Australia), the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the UPFilm Institute, the University of the Philippines, Intramuros Administration, and La Pícara.

All the movies are in Spanish (or their original language) with English subtitles. For the schedule, film details and further information on the Festival, please visit www.pelikula.es, or the Facebook page of Instituto Cervantes: www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila

Are Used Tires Worth It? Things To Think About When Buying Used Tir

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

So the time has come to replace your tires. Other than the size, type, and brand, you’re also considering the price when picking options for new tires. When considering all those factors, especially pricing, your choices are narrowed between used and new tires.

While new tires are the safest and optimal option, you can’t ignore used tires. Buying used tires to replace your old ones also has benefits, including being cheaper than new tires. However, there are also risks linked with them, such as their safety for driving.

If you’re considering putting used tires on your vehicle, you have to think about it thoroughly because your car’s driving performance will depend on it. First, ask yourself: “are used tires worth it?” So here are the things you should consider when thinking about buying used tires.
Compare and contrast

One of the best things to do when thinking of purchasing used tires is to compare them to new ones while also considering your current circumstances. Compare and contrast to weigh in before making your decision. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, this is a nice way of mulling over your options.

Depending on how long the used tires were used before they were put up for sale, they might not have any warranty. Warranties are useful for replacing tires with defects and repairing damages sustained when they fail to perform as intended. They usually cover the first year after the tires are purchased, so unless the used tires you’re looking at weren’t used past that, then they don’t have one.

While buying a new set of tires from a credible brand like Triangle Tires Philippines offers the benefit of warranties, they’re usually more expensive. That’s why others elect to buy used tires over new ones.

Used tires are also great if you’re driving a leased vehicle. If you think you’re going to exceed your lease’s allotted mileage, you can avoid penalties by swapping its tires with used ones.
Safety

Are used tires safe for driving? The answer depends on its condition. If they were well-maintained, then they’re still safe to drive with.

You should look at two things when considering the safety of used tires: tread depth and damage. Should you push through with buying used tires, check to see if they haven’t exceeded or is near to reaching the tread depth limit.

Also, inspect the tires for any damages like deep cuts or bulges. Move on to the next one should you see any.
Tread life

The life of your tires depends on the wear its treads absorb. If you opt to purchase pre-owned tires, expect that they have a depleted tread life. Some brands have tires designed to have a better tread life than others, while in some cases, tread life depends on the type of tire.

Factors outside manufacturing also influence tread life which includes driving behavior. For example, if you usually drive fast or drive off-road, you can’t use pre-owned tires since they don’t have enough tread to provide the traction you need to stay in contact with the surface you’re driving on.
Savings

The amount you can save from purchasing used tires depends on how long you’re looking at timewise. Looking at it short term, it does provide a lot of savings. For instance, buying used tires with the same brand as the ones you’ll replace can exceed 50% of savings, which is a significant amount.

However, if you’re looking at it in the long term, buying used tires will only cost you more. New tires are expected to last for three to four years, and excluding any maintenance expense, it’s a better purchase for the long run.
Wrap up

Are used tires worth it? Yes, if you’re looking for a temporary replacement until you can buy a set with fresh treads. No, if you’re looking for rubber that you can use longer.

Think it over before opting to buy them as a replacement. New tires are still recommended because they have better quality, equating to better performance and optimal safety.



Author’s Bio:

Frank is an energetic salesman. On his free days, he spends his time writing and reading about quality tires and vehicular parts. He says it’s because of his love for cars ever since he was a kid, when his dad started teaching him about automotive parts.

CBN Asia Marks 27 Years of God’s Boundless Faithfulness with Virtual Celebration

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Join us in celebrating 27 years of God’s boundless love and faithfulness to CBN Asia with a virtual event titled Boundless on October 6 and 7, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

You and your loved ones are invited to the two-day celebration filled with performances from renowned artists Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Yeng Constantino, Angela Ken, and praise and worship teams, Gloryfall and Powerhouse Worship.

Hear inspiring messages from Christian Broadcasting Network President and Chief Executive Officer Gordon Robertson and CBN Asia President and CEO Peter Kairuz.

Play and take selfies at the Super booth and get a chance to join meet and greet with hosts from CBN Asia programs.

Apart from special performances and messages, you can join breakout sessions hosted by CBN Asia’s Family of Ministries:

·       Asian Center for Missions – Engage in Missions in the New Normal

·       The 700 Club Asia – Get a Front Seat Behind the Scenes of The 700 Club Asia's Stories

·       Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines – Learn How to be Resilient: A Webinar on Disaster Preparedness and Livelihood

·       Prayer Center – Rise Above Life’s Challenges in Difficult Situations

·       Special Projects – Make Learning from home Super Exciting

·       Digital Media – Grow Your Business through Social Media

CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Valdes Tan, hopes that Boundless will help you grow in your faith, and will speak to your hearts about God’s faithfulness.

"I pray that this celebration will reflect God’s boundless grace, and all the attendees will be unleashed to achieve their greatest potential!" Tan said.

Get an exclusive access to this first-ever virtual gathering for your gift of Php 1,000! Visit boundless.cbnasia.org/getticket to know how you can give.