MTRCB to hold '7th Family and Child Summit'

• Source:https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1025703
• Thursday, August 8, 2019

By Lilibeth A. French (JBG/laf/PIA6-Iloilo)

ILOILO CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) -- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board is bringing its 7th Family and Child Summit (FCS) in Western Visayas in celebration of 100 years of Philippine Cinema.

The summit, carrying the theme “History of Philippine Cinema in Western Visayas,” will recognize the colorful history of Ilonggo Cinema and to reflect on how the Filipino family is depicted in Philippine Cinema throughout the years.

It will be held at the Iloilo City Hall Diamond Jubilee Hall on August 9, starting at 9:00 a.m., featuring seasoned personalities from the industry like professor Nick Deocampo, film directors Elvert Banares and Lawrence Fajardo.

Also, an Ilonggo film entitled “High Tide” will be screened and an open forum will follow with director Tara Illenberger.

According to the advisory sent by MTRCB chaired by Rachel Arenas, the event is free of charge.

For more information, interested parties may reach MTRCB Public Information Office through 02-3767380 (local 108).