Philippine peso coins are issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for circulation in the Philippines and are currently available in seven denominations. The Philippine peso has been in use since Spanish rule.
Culion, officially the Municipality of Culion, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,213 people.
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado is a Filipino actress and television presenter. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards.
Joseph Emmanuel Bascon, popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, is a Filipino actor.
The 33rd annual 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival ran from December 25, 2007 to January 7, 2008.
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang was a withdrawn fantasy action-adventure film produced by Unitel Productions. The film is composed of two stories, "Pedrong Walang Takot" and "Mariang Alimango" derived from the short stories of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang written by Severino Reyes. The film would have been directed by Mark Meilly, and Chris Martinez. The film also would have starred Richard Gomez, Paolo Contis, Sam Concepcion, Iza Calzado, Rufa Mae Quinto, Empress Schuck and Zsa Zsa Padilla. It was one of the 8 official entries for 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival but later on, the film sent a request letter to MMDA to pull out of the festival. On October 19, the film was replaced by Thy Womb.
The Culion leper colony is a former leprosarium located on Culion, an island in the Palawan province of the Philippines. It was established by the U.S. government in order to rid leprosy from the Philippine Islands through the only method known at the time: isolating all existing cases and gradually phasing out the disease from the population. In addition to segregating the disease from the rest of the population, the island was later established in order to offer a better opportunity for people afflicted with leprosy to receive adequate care and modern treatments.
Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame, known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actress.
Honor Thy Father is a 2015 Filipino thriller crime drama film directed by Erik Matti and starring John Lloyd Cruz. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. It was an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival.
April Rose Dizon Matienzo, better known by her screen name Charlie Dizon, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She is currently in a romantic relationship with actor Carlo Aquino.
Mindanao is a 2019 Philippine war drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza starring Judy Ann Santos and Allen Dizon. It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin is a 2020 Philippine drama series aired by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by FM Reyes, it starred Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Sam Milby. The series was aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from August 17, 2020, to March 19, 2021, taking the previous timeslot of Make It with You, which was temporarily occupied by The World of a Married Couple, which replaced the said series after the former was cancelled due to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and ABS-CBN shutdown.
Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo is a Filipino actress and model. She came to prominence in 2016 through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. Following her supporting roles in several television series and films, she received wider recognition for her performance in Nanahimik ang Gabi (2022). Her accolades include a Luna Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Television, an Asian Academy Creative Award for the national category and nominations from the FAMAS Awards, Metro Manila Film Festival and The EDDYS.
Tagpuan is a 2020 Filipino romance film directed by MacArthur Alejandre and starring Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, and Shaina Magdayao. It is an official entry to the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival and is produced under Alternative Vision Cinemas.
Nico Locco is a Canadian actor and model.
Deleter is a 2022 Philippine techno-horror film directed by Mikhail Red, starring Nadine Lustre, Louise delos Reyes, McCoy de Leon, and Jeffrey Hidalgo. It was released theatrically on December 25, 2022 as an entry to the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Mystified is a 2019 Philippine fantasy film, directed and written by Mark A. Reyes, starring Iza Calzado, Karylle, Sunshine Dizon and Diana Zubiri. It was released on March 29, 2019, on Iflix.
Becky & Badette is a 2023 Filipino comedy film written and directed by Jun Lana. Starring Eugene Domingo and Pokwang, it revolves around the story of two best friends since high school who gain fame over writing a story they made up about a batchmate.
Iza Calzado is a Filipino actress who has had an extensive career in film, television and stage. She is known primarily for her dramatic performances in period drama, psychological thriller, supernatural horror and fantasy. She made her acting debut in the 2002 drama Kung Mawawala Ka. She landed her first leading role in the romantic drama Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004) opposite Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas. She received acclaim for her early roles in films such as Milan (2004), Sabel (2004) and Sigaw (2004), where she won Best Supporting Actress at the Gawad Urian Awards for the latter. She had her breakthrough in the fantasy Encantadia as Amihan. She reprised the same role in the succeeding sequels Etheria, Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas and Mulawin: The Movie.
