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THE great historian Dr. Zeus Salazar asked me to review 'Gomburza,' which I was only able to watch on Netflix last April 9.

The hashtag #ActivismIsNotTerrorism aptly describes the award-winning socio-political films “Gomburza” and “Duyan ng Magiting” that were recently screened at the University of the Philippines Film Center. Gomburza stands for the surnames of the three priests—Fr. Mariano Gomez, Fr. Jose Burgos and Fr. Jacinto Zamora—who were implicated in the 1872 Cavite mutiny and later executed via…

Until Friday, February 2, films from different genres from the 49th annual Metro Manila Film Festival in the Philippines, will be screened during the inaugural Manila International Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard.

Explore the impact of 'GomBurZa' on Filipino nationalism through the compelling story of three Catholic priests who sparked the nation's fight for independence. Discover the historical significance and influence of Father Mariano Gomez, Father Jose Apolonio Burgos, and Father Jacinto Zamora in shaping the Filipino identity. Uncover the film's accolades and endorsements, and delve into the captivating retelling of this pivotal moment in Philippine history. Witness the power of 'GomBurZa' in reigniting the spirit of patriotism and unity among Filipinos. Experience t...

'Marred by its winding structure, Gomburza, in this retelling, feels just as elusive as this thing we loosely refer to as national identity'