MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 23, 2023 — Through its Philippine Embassies Assistance Program (PEAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with Philippine Embassies in France, Austria, Pakistan, and Jordan to bring women-centered Filipino films abroad in line with the celebration of International Women’s Month.

Philippine Embassy in Amman, Jordan

From March 12-26, the Philippine Embassy in Jordan screened Anna Katrina Velez Tejero’s “Halawod” at the Rainbow Theatre as part of the 11th Women’s Film Week of UN Women Jordan. The 11th edition of this event aims to recognize and celebrate women who are championing the advancement of transformative and digital education.

Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan

As part of its Women’s Month Film Showing, the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan hosted the screenings of Jose Javier Reyes’ “Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap” and Maryo J. Delos Reyes’ “Bamboo Flowers” on March 18 and March 22, respectively.

To wrap up the celebration, the Philippine Embassy in Pakistan will hold the screening of Martin Masadao’s “Anac Ti Pating” on March 29 at the embassy.

Philippine Embassy in Paris, France

The Philippine Embassy in Paris, France also held a screening on March 17 of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes’ “Sonata” starring the late Cherie Gil.

Lauren Faustino’s “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok” and Joey Javier Reyes’ “Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap” will screen at the Embassy on March 24 and 31, respectively.

These public screenings are part of the Women’s Month Film Screenings program of the Philippine Embassy in Paris, France.

Philippine Embassy in Vienna, Austria

On March 31, the Philippine Embassy in Vienna, Austria will host a public screening of Joey Javier Reyes’ “Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap” at the Haus der Musik Event Hall as part of its programming for the Women’s Month Film Screening.

Bringing together Filipinos abroad through film screenings

In partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD), the FDCP has created the PEAP to encourage Philippine Embassies and Consulates to organize film-related cultural activities for Filipinos based abroad to let them discover and appreciate Philippine Cinema even outside their home country.

FDCP’s PEAP offers thematic curation of films, coordination with filmmakers and producers, assistance in subtitling fees, and support for Philippine Cinema lectures and conferences.

Since its inception, more than 30 Philippine Embassies and Consulates have mounted PEAP-supported events such as the  Philippine Film Festivals in Italy, Portugal, and Singapore.

To know more about PEAP, click here.