Documentary about a London Bus Driver who goes to Manila in the Philippines to experience what it is like to live and work as a Jeepney driver in Manila

Hey Gang…

Here’s the second part of the “Lost in America” documentary. Enjoy!!!

422 Years in America!!

October has arrived and Filipino American History Month, also known as the Filipino American Heritage Month, is here.  The Filipino American National Historical Society established the month as Fil-Am History Month in the year 1988.  In California and Hawaii, where large number of Filipino Americans reside, Filipino American History Month is widely celebrated in these states.  Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations.

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Filipino-American surfers travel to the Philippines for the first time and experienced first-hand how it i to be Filipino. Dan moreno and Jon Villar are the two surfers who never found value in their own heritage, until now. Their trip to the Philippines is a total immersion in an unfamiliar culture, which they have relied on hearsay and written articles. They will come face to face with the real Filipinos in their own native space. Dan and Jon will integrate with the communities, play Filipino music, eat native fruits and delicacies and surf the islands with the locals. At the end of their trip, both surfers will provide us with highlights of their physical, emotional and spiritual experiences. The Gift of Barong is not only a surfing odyssey, but also a nourney of culture reconnection, identity crisis and sersonal healing.

Directed by: Benito Butista + Produced by: Jocely Fomento & Dan Moreno

Cockfighting, or “Sabong” has been referred to by many as a sport, a profession, a lifestyle even.  The locals call it a national pastime in the Philippines.  Sabong, which dates back to the pre-Spanish era, knows no class distinction, where rich and poor alike meet and enjoy the game.  Today, the activity is still overwhelmingly popular throughout the Philippines. It is as much a part of the culture as is eating pansit or playing pusoy dos.  It isn’t hard to guess that most westerners are appalled at the levels of violence and animal cruelty that go hand in hand with the sport of cockfighting. Cockfighting is considered a horrifying blood sport by animal welfare activists and others, due in some part to the physical pain the cocks inflict on each other. Advocates of the sport often list cultural and religious relevance as reasons for perpetuation of cockfighting as a sport.

Did you know that a rooster bred for Philippine cockfighting or “battle cock” is pampered more than a West Hollywood trophy wife?

Here’s the low down…..   

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