MANILA, PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 — The animated series “Heneral Tuna” by Avid Liongoren of Rocketsheep Studio with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will release its fourth episode “Ang Pancit Hiraya” on the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Channel on November 5 at 7 P.M.

The series follows how the antihero Heneral Tuna from Planet Mingming, whose mission is to take over Planet Earth, learns about the Filipino culture and values through a Filipino family who takes him in after he crashes down in Barangay Hiraya.

From episode one titled “Ang Mahalagang Misyon,” Tuna, injured from his landing, learns of familial love, a strange concept for him because it does not exist in his home planet. He begins to recognize the idea of helping people regardless of their relationship or status, on the second episode, “Ang Matulunging Kapitan.” In episode three “Ang Mahiwagang Nilalang,” he seeks to understand the meaning of religion and figure out the identity of the ‘higher being’ the people are praying to.

As Tuna gets to know more about the ‘earthlings’ that inhabit the planet Earth, on the upcoming fourth episode “Ang Pancit Hiraya,” he will experience a more festive Barangay Hiraya, and as he gets introduced to the rich Filipino history and culture through dancing and the art of cooking, carrying out his evil mission will be a bit more challenging.

To watch the Heneral Tuna animated series, visit and register at the FDCP Channel and click the Basic tab. For more information and inquiries, visit https://www.facebook.com/fdcpchannel or fdcpchannel.ph.