TMC fetes student filmmakers

MALOLOS CITY, Philippines -—A group of broadcast journalism students from Holy Angels University (HAU) in Pampanga bagged the grand prize in the first short film contest organized by the Tollways Management Corp. (TMC) on Monday.

They are followed by a student from Bulacan State University and another student based in Manila.

 Aimed at promoting road safety, the said competition drew entries from students from different colleges and universities in Central Luzon and Metro Manila.

 Francisco Dagohoy, the media relations specialist of TMC, said they received a total of 11 entries for “Biyahe,” the first short film competition for North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).

However, Kelvin Aguilar’s “U-Turn” bested all other entries for grand prize.

A broadcast journalism student from HAU, Aguilar received a plaque of appreciation, P25,000 in cash, and other gift certificates.

His entry is followed by Bulacan  State University’s Angelo Mariano’s  “Dapat Sana,” and Gerlyn Altura’s “Mulat.”

Both Mariano and Altura received a plaque of appreciation, gift certificates and cash prize of  P15,000 and P10,000 respectively.

Bobby Bontia, TMC Vice President for Toll Operations said the contest is timely and reinforces their advocacy on road safety.

He said that the contest was open for young film makers because they will be drivers in the future.