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Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes, Jodi Sta. Maria, Dimples Romana, and Dennis Trillo were among the Philippine national winners at the 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards.

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The Cinemalaya Film Festival has tapped renowned local and international filmmakers for the jury of its 21st edition this 2025.

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Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes, Jodi Sta. Maria, Dimples Romana, and Dennis Trillo were among the Philippine national winners at the 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards.

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