Balhasanay Film Making Movement

29/07/2026

Madamo guid nga SALAMAT!!!

ArtServe PH would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Andrew Bonifacio Clete, the playwright behind PUNKS NOT DEAD.

Premiering at the Virgin Labfest 2022 and returning the following year as part of the festival's revisited lineup, PUNKS NOT DEAD has now found a new home in Sagay.

Thank you, Andrew, for writing a play that challenges perspectives, sparks difficult conversations, and empowers communities through storytelling.

Thank you for allowing us to stage PUNKS NOT DEAD royalty-free. You made it possible for us to bring theatre to audiences who deserve to see their realities on stage.

Thank you, too, for insisting that 10% of our ticket sales be donated to a local artists' collective. We are honored to support Balsahanay Film Making Movement, continuing the spirit of artists uplifting artists and strengthening our local creative community.

This is what theatre can do.
It can challenge. It can connect. It can give back.

From the Virgin Labfest stage to the communities of Sagay, thank you for trusting us with your story.

See you in Sagay.

20/07/2026

Congratulations to our Punks Not Dead ticket giveaway winners! 🎉

* Samantha Ricaros
* Art Dave Tajanlangit
* Brent Different
* Samantha Sheng
* Rai Bayanban
* Iris Faith
* Charity Grace
* Rhian Jen dela Peña
* Merlianne Obsequio
* Master Lex Chavez

To claim your tickets, please send our page:
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We'll send your tickets as soon as we receive your message.
Thank you to everyone who joined the giveaway!

We can't wait to see you at the show. 🤘🎭

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

🎟️ WIN FREE TICKETS TO WATCH PUNKS NOT DEAD! 🎟️

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Limang masuwerteng mananalo ang makakatanggap ng libreng tiket para sa PUNKS NOT DEAD!

📍 Balay Kauswagan, Sagay City
📅 July 24, 25 & 26, 2026

Mark your calendars! Winners will be announced on July 10, 2026.

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It will be mounted by ArtServe Philippines, a community-based theater organization headquartered in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

Read more here: https://theaterfansmanila.com/punks-not-dead-to-be-staged-in-negros-occidental-this-july/

30/06/2026

PUNKS NOT DEAD

Directed by Mery Grace Rama-Mission
Written by Andrew Bonifacio Clete

A homecoming to the stage. This production marks Mery Grace Rama-Mission's return to her theatre roots, bringing a powerful story to Sagay audience.

📍 Balay Kauswagan, Sagay City
📅 July 24, 25 & 26, 2026

🎟 Tickets are now available.

Get yours here:
https://ticket2me.net/event/23007 or
https://tinyurl.com/PNDSagay

27/06/2026

*mic drop

From a netbook to major music videos, local VFX artist Eddie dela Peña hits it big by helping bring Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” to life.

Dela Peña took to social media to celebrate the milestone, proudly sharing his work on the visual effects for Rodrigo’s latest music video alongside Pretend VFX, a team known for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

“Had the absolute pleasure of working on the VFX for Olivia’s latest music video… As an Olivia Rodrigo fanboy, I am so excited to share this with you guys,” he wrote.

In a nostalgic follow-up post, Dela Peña shared a “12 years apart” comparison, juxtaposing a photo of his younger self using an old netbook with a current photo of him working on Rodrigo’s music video on a high-end laptop.

“From doing VFX on an old netbook to doing VFX on Olivia Rodrigo’s music video. Walang imposible kung baliw ka talaga eh ‘no?” he said.

The artist was quick to credit his mentors and family for guiding him in taking on bigger opportunities throughout his career.

Hailing from Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Dela Peña began his filmmaking journey in the local indie scene. As a struggling college student, he juggled camera work, editing, VFX, sound design, and color grading on his own due to limited resources.

Since moving to Manila in 2022, he has elevated his career into a full-time VFX supervisor, contributing to various local and international projects. According to his IMDb page, his credits include “Darna” (2023), “When I Met You in Tokyo” (2023), and “Everything About My Wife” (2025). He has also worked on music videos for Regine Velasquez and other artists.

Despite working on large-scale productions both locally and globally, Dela Peña remains grounded, continuing to mentor and guide grassroots filmmakers in his hometown.

(✍️: Rafael Asonza)

21/06/2026