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                    [Title] => 'All for Down:' SM Malls nationwide unite for World Down Syndrome Day
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SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares.

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The film, led by actors with Down syndrome, also won the Jury Prize for Best Ensemble, while lead star Krystel Go took Best Actress.

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Actress Lorna Tolentino opened up on working with actors with Down syndrome in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 entry "I'm Perfect."

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-17 08:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1805251 [AuthorName] => Jan Milo Severo [SectionName] => Entertainment [SectionUrl] => entertainment [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/10/27/e2a_2024-10-27_19-18-39323_thumbnail.jpg ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2492366 [Title] => Down syndrome actors gain spotlight in MMFF entry 'I'mPerfect' [Summary] =>

"I'mPerfect" is being cited for promoting inclusivity in Philippine cinema.

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NAGKAKASAYAHAN ang lahat dahil may nagaganap na Special Olympics sa Seattle Washington.

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They say a mother’s love is always transformative and that it can work miracles in children.

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Five-year-old Angel Mariano had his first three-kilometer gig during yesterday’s 39th National Milo Marathon Finals in his family’s home province.

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Down syndrome
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SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares.

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The film, led by actors with Down syndrome, also won the Jury Prize for Best Ensemble, while lead star Krystel Go took Best Actress.

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Actress Lorna Tolentino opened up on working with actors with Down syndrome in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 entry "I'm Perfect."

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"I'mPerfect" is being cited for promoting inclusivity in Philippine cinema.

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NAGKAKASAYAHAN ang lahat dahil may nagaganap na Special Olympics sa Seattle Washington.

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They say a mother’s love is always transformative and that it can work miracles in children.

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Five-year-old Angel Mariano had his first three-kilometer gig during yesterday’s 39th National Milo Marathon Finals in his family’s home province.

[DatePublished] => 2015-12-06 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097461 [AuthorName] => Olmin Leyba [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/sports/20151207/Down-Syndrome-Boy-Milo-Marathon.jpg ) ) )
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