Director Pepe Diokno says Korean grants helped his film projects

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Filipino director, producer and writer Pepe Diokno says Korean film grants have helped his projects get off the ground and urged other filmmakers to try his experience.

Filipino director Pepe Diokno (Photo courtesy of Diokno’s Facebook page)

Philippine Airlines (PAL) customizes domestic fares for discerning travelers

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines recently introduced new and attractive fares aimed at providing the best of both worlds to its increasingly discerning and diverse customer base.

Photo: Paineairport.com/PAL Facebook page

Government support helps growth of Korean film industry

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The Korean government’s support to its film industry has aided its growth by providing funds in various programs including research and development, international co-productions and technology.

(From left) KOFIC’s Jiyin Park, Filipino director Ato Agustin, CJ Entertainment’s Tae-sun Jung and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle Editor Isabel de Leon (Photo by Jonathan Hicap)

JYJ’s 2014 Incheon Asian Games song, music video unveiled + visit to the Philippines on Nov. 28

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The song and music video of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games performed by K-pop boy band JYJ have been released.

JYJ (Photo by IAGOC)

EXO, U-KISS, Sarah Geronimo bag MTV EMA nominations

MTV announced the nominees in the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards and among them are Korean singers EXO and U-KISS and the Philippines' Sarah Geronimo.

This year, MTV EMA listed nominees under the Worldwide Act category by territory.

(Clockwise from top left) Sarah Geronimo, EXO, SISTAR and U-KISS 

(Photo by MTV EMA, EXO Facebook page and www. newsen.com)

K-pop docu to be shown at Vancouver film festival

What's the real story behind the making of K-pop stars in South Korea?

A documentary film that chronicles the lives of the nine members of K-pop group Nine Muses will be shown at the 32nd Vancouver International Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 26 to Oct. 11.

Sandara Park gets a taste of Pinoy fast food in New York

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

2NE1′s Sandara Park got a taste of her favorite Filipino fast food in New York City but she thought she was in the Philippines so she ordered in Tagalog.

Sandara Park in front of the Jollibee branch in Queens, New York City
(Photo courtesy of Sandara Park’s Twitter account)

Ambassador Lee urges Philippine-Korean collaboration in films, dramas

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

With the popularity of Korean dramas in the Philippines and the active participation of Filipinos in film festivals in South Korea, a collaboration between the two countries is possible.

South Korea’s Ambassador Hyuk Lee (center) with (from left) Prof. Patrick Campos, Prof. Roland Tolentino, Tito Valiente and Director Seong-un Hwang at the 2013 Hallyu Forum. (Photo by Jonathan Hicap)

JYPE founder Park Jin-young to get married anew

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The founder and CEO of JYP Entertainment, which manages K-pop groups 2PM, 2AM, miss A and the Wonder Girls, is getting married for the second time next month.

Park Jin-young (Photo: www.newsen.com)

‘Jewel in the Palace’ marks 10th anniversary

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

A decade after it made history by becoming one of the highest Korean dramas of all time, “Jewel in the Palace,” or “Dae Jang Geum,” is still popular today in many countries.