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FDCP issues guidelines for film and audiovisual shoots in PH amid 'new normal'

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While most countries await for final safety protocols for audiovisual production work and anticipate their government’s go signal to reopen for business, the Philippines is among the first few nations where cameras can finally start rolling again. Film, television, and other audiovisual shoots are permitted to take place in most parts of the country, following the changes in the community quarantine classifications that took effect on May 16 and will last until May 31, 2020.    The Philippines is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) except for Metro Manila, Laguna, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Zambales, and Angeles City that have a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status and Cebu City and Mandaue City that are under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Film, music, and TV production is among the Category III sectors that are allowed in MECQ and GCQ areas, with strict compliance to health and safety protocols prescribed by the government. Production ...

Is Ice Seguerra ready for sexual assignment surgery?

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Boto si Ice Seguerra sa sexual reassignment surgery o ang pagbabago ng kasarian pero inamin niya na hindi ito ganun kadali. "Noong una, andun ako sa 'bakit kailangang ganito?' Pero mula ng nag-come out ako as transgender, it's so hard to wake up everyday seeing you're in this body," ayon kay Ice sa interview sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN. "Alam mo yung pakiramdam na hindi naman dapat 'yun. Noong una sinabi ko rin sa wife ko, parang hindi niya ma-gets eh. 'Tinatanggap naman kita eh. For me, you're a man. Let's not talk about that.' Thank you for accepting me." Sa ngayon ay nasa transition period pa lamang siya pagdating sa usapin ng pagpapalit ng kasarian. "Nasa transitioning pa lang, sa hormone replacement ganyan. Of course ang pinaka-malaking issue talaga diyan is boses. People love what they hear. Sa akin, it's a big risk. This is my bread and butter. I feed my family sa pagkanta ko eh...