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September 20, 2026 herwincabasal Leave a comment

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Cinema as Praxis: An Integrated Theoretical Framework for Philippine Social Advocacy Cinema September 28, 2026
Persevera September 20, 2026
Rain or Shine, Spidey Runs September 5, 2026
Music Travel Love: A Nostalgic Night for Batang ’90s June 29, 2026
EDSA Route: My First 42K Marathon June 13, 2026
Western, Australia: Celebrating 40 Down Under 🇦🇺 June 9, 2026
Bluff Knoll Hiking May 31, 2026
Run for a Reason: My First International Finish Line May 24, 2026
The Long Run for the Planet April 19, 2026
Mt. Tenglawan: Taking up my Cross April 3, 2026
Visita Iglesia 2026: Walking with Faith Through Manila April 2, 2026
Close kami ni Kuya March 28, 2026
Life Begins at 40: A Personal Reflection March 25, 2026
Rizal Shrine: Turning 40 at the Birthplace of a Hero March 24, 2026
Aspiring Lawyer March 24, 2026
EDSA Baby February 27, 2026
Contributing to Conversations that Matter January 15, 2026
Looking Back: Milestones 2025 December 31, 2025
Mt. Batulao: Embracing your Purpose December 28, 2025
Love, Joy, Hope December 26, 2025
Pasko sa Piyu x Pinoy Cinema December 20, 2025
Likhang Mulat VII December 20, 2025
Pananaliksik, Pagsusuri, Pelikula November 26, 2025
My PACE Journey November 1, 2025
Good governance begins with each of us October 25, 2025
Going the Extra Mile in Yakult 10-Miler October 12, 2025
Ang Karne at Martial Law September 25, 2025
One Student at a Time September 25, 2025
End Corruption Now September 21, 2025
21km finisher: I am my own superman August 10, 2025
Run Bulacan: Running Home August 5, 2025
Mt. Espadang Bato: Soar High June 20, 2025
Healing my Inner Child May 8, 2025
Student Film Festivals: On Creating Alternative Film Culture for the Filipino Youth May 6, 2025
On Fire: Running for a Cause May 4, 2025
Mt. Pulag: Life of Gratitude April 18, 2025
Takbo para sa Dangal at Husay March 30, 2025
Mt. Pinatubo: Beauty from Ashes March 24, 2025
Running as a Green Hero March 23, 2025
Level Up to 16km Run March 16, 2025
Our Loyalty Belongs to the Nation March 12, 2025
Be Your Own Champion March 3, 2025
Small Beginnings with my Winning Energy March 2, 2025
Mt. Daraitan: Fall and Rise March 1, 2025
7-Eleven Run: Another Step Forward February 1, 2025
Mt. Ulap: Here’s to Reaching Greater Heights January 26, 2025
Running with Flying Colors January 19, 2025
Mt. Mariglem: Conquer Your Mountain December 31, 2024
My Running Era December 31, 2024
My Wanderlust Spirit December 31, 2024
My Crib December 29, 2024
Likha. Mulat. December 12, 2024
Running for the Earth We Call Home November 17, 2024
PACE of the Future October 21, 2024
Rain or shine, run! October 6, 2024
Running for a brighter future September 15, 2024
I am Bold. September 2, 2024
For the next exponential me August 28, 2024
BookStudious City August 21, 2024
My Runner’s High Begins Here August 4, 2024
Life Direction June 2, 2024
Now Signing Off as Department Chair May 31, 2024
Banaue, Ifugao: Side Trip May 26, 2024
Brave the rain May 26, 2024
Sagada, Mountain Province: Moving On May 26, 2024
I Got My First Tattoos from Apo Whang-Od May 25, 2024
Buscalan, Kalinga: Tattooed on my Heart May 25, 2024
Mt. Kulis, Rizal: Peak Reflections May 5, 2024
I ❤️ MNL May 1, 2024
FEU DepCom-led Conference April 27, 2024
Pangasinan: Lunar New Year February 11, 2024
2023: Sometimes I win, Sometimes I learn December 31, 2023
Likhang Mulat as a Film Movement December 16, 2023
My First Condo from SMDC November 11, 2023
El Yu: Halloween Holidays November 5, 2023
Advocates of Communication Education October 22, 2023
PLB goes to FEU! October 22, 2023
Freedoms of Speech in Asia October 8, 2023
Looking Back: Happy World Teachers’ Day October 5, 2023
#AMIC2023: Service for the love of media information and communication September 30, 2023
Presenting social advocacy cinema at Bandung, Indonesia September 29, 2023
Visiting Atma Jaya and Universitas Indonesia for Special Lecture and Benchmarking September 26, 2023
Webinar on Alternative Cinema July 22, 2023
Feather Award 2023 July 20, 2023
Cinemata Features: Herwin Cabasal July 1, 2023
Siquijor: Sunday Escapade June 4, 2023
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental: Conference x Travel June 4, 2023
This is my Field May 31, 2023
Dingalan, Aurora: Reflect. Rest. Recharge April 11, 2023
Anawangin Cove, Zambales: Travel. Breathe. Live. March 25, 2023
#KeepGoing December 31, 2022
1st FRAMEwork Asia-Pacific Communication Conference October 22, 2022
A decade in the Academic Profession October 5, 2022
FEU SCREEN and FEU STUDIOS October 2, 2022
Social Media Launch of FEU STUDIOS October 1, 2022
Chairperson October 1, 2022
CommTalk 2022: Alternative Cinema, Representations, and Mode of Production. September 17, 2022
Feather Award 2022 June 27, 2022
The New Wave of Communication Champions May 21, 2022
May Hamon ang Panahon at Kasaysayan May 12, 2022
Rosas ang Kulay ng Pag-asa May 11, 2022
Sa Gobyernong Tapat, Maipagmamalaki nating Pilipino tayong Lahat May 7, 2022
Communication is not Apolitical May 2, 2022
Layag sa Agos ng Kwento: Ang Pelikula ay Politikal May 2, 2022
I Can See Your Vote! March 17, 2022
2021: Season of Thriving and Growing despite the COVID-19 Pandemic December 31, 2021
Stories from the margins: A narrative analysis of social advocacy cinema by Tudla Productions December 17, 2021
Quarantine cinema: Film culture and narratives in the time of COVID-19 pandemic December 15, 2021
DepCom, at your Service. October 22, 2021
Parangal: Pinakamahusay na Tesis September 26, 2021
Intelligence is Diverse July 3, 2021
Online Teaching and Learning June 24, 2021
Social Advocacy Cinema: The Mode of Production by Alternative Multimedia Collectives April 20, 2021
We should not go back to normal, instead, let’s aim to be better! March 24, 2021
#DEFENDUP January 21, 2021
We Film. We Move. December 29, 2020
Maglingkod. Magmalasakit. Manindigan. July 26, 2020
Hold The Line July 1, 2020
A Thousand Reasons To Watch “A Thousand Cuts” June 13, 2020
Ang Sayaw ng Lipunan sa “Ang Huling El Bimbo” May 10, 2020
NO TO ABS-CBN SHUTDOWN! May 5, 2020
Not Where, But When April 25, 2020
Thoughts Unlocked in the Time of COVID-19 (Log # 2) April 5, 2020
The Message on the Platform March 25, 2020
Thoughts Unlocked in the Time of COVID-19 (Log # 1) March 22, 2020
Tayo ang EDSA February 25, 2020
I Stand with ABS-CBN February 12, 2020
Media during the times of crises and disasters January 13, 2020
My 10 Greatest Achievements of the Decade (2010-2019) January 2, 2020
#ThesisDefended: Milestone in 2019 December 31, 2019
Ang Dakilang si Rizal December 30, 2019
Justice is Served after 10 years December 28, 2019
Mulat at Mapagmatyag December 27, 2019
In Full Gratitude December 27, 2019
Ang Mensahe sa Likod ng Bandalismo December 8, 2019
Thesis Final Defense for Social Advocacy Cinema October 31, 2019
Books from Underground July 19, 2019
I witness the Same Old Problems May 13, 2019
Unfair ‘di ba? April 17, 2019
2018: Year of Multiplication January 1, 2019
Southeast Asia: Brand New Self-Worth December 31, 2018
Not Everyone Likes You and That’s Okay August 5, 2018
Ang Pilipinas Ay Isang Malaking “Gracia ni Maria” August 4, 2018
2018: Across Borders, I Found Perspectives July 30, 2018
Singapore: Finding My Path in the Lion City July 27, 2018
Contribute to the World July 23, 2018
Breathing Space July 15, 2018
Craving for the Bread of Life February 27, 2018
Lifelong Learners January 7, 2018
Life Like A Movie December 31, 2017
Ang Sampung Pasaway na Ugali ni Juan sa Lansangan na Nagpapalala sa mga Suliranin ng Kanyang Bayan December 27, 2017
Pioneering Centromedia October 10, 2017
Reborn in Christ, Walking in Victory September 2, 2017
Random Thoughts after watching Mikhail Red’s BIRDSHOT and How I can allegorize it to DUTERTOPIA August 19, 2017
Random Thoughts after watching 100 Tula Para Kay Stella August 18, 2017
#Reelvolution for MMFF December 29, 2016
Singkuwento’s Best Director in 2016 February 28, 2016
Sino ang aking Pangulo? February 23, 2016
Incubo and Mr. Postman: Both Finalists at Singkuwento 2016 February 18, 2016
Philippine Cinema Is Worth Fighting For January 15, 2016
Heneral Luna: Vencer o Morir September 17, 2015
Short Film: Incubo June 1, 2015
Short Film: Mr. Postman June 1, 2015
Short Film: The Signature Mustache June 1, 2015
The Signature Mustache film wins 3rd Best Short Film April 20, 2015
The Hashtag March 30, 2015
Short Film: Viscera February 17, 2015
A Salute To Our Heroes January 31, 2015
Thank You Sa Malasakit Lolo Kiko January 19, 2015
Iskolar ng Pelikula January 14, 2015
#Katorse December 28, 2014
Imahegonoenyo 2014: Imahe ng Makabayang Pangarap ng mga Kabataan December 6, 2014
Pietà in Salamindanaw 2014 November 26, 2014
Mabuhay Ka, Kuya Dino! September 1, 2014
Pietà in Pandayang Lino Brocka 2014 August 30, 2014
High Five for Kapamilya Awards 2013 October 7, 2013
My Summer Workout @ The Film Gym June 6, 2013
Dahil Ikaw ang Simula, Dapat Tama! May 13, 2013
Visionary Journey @ 5 May 1, 2013
Speaking the Unspoken at the 3rd SiBul Film Festival February 28, 2013
Rebelyon sa Panahon ng Twitter January 22, 2013
The Game Begins January 13, 2013
Sandosena December 31, 2012
Ang Kuwento ng Aming Pasko December 30, 2012
Tara Na Mga Kabarkada, Kwentuhan Tayo! December 16, 2012
Pietà in Active Vista 2012 December 10, 2012
Short Film: Pietà December 10, 2012
Short Film: Resurrección December 7, 2012
HYLEAP Media Productions Unit December 1, 2012
The Journey of a Visionary Artist December 1, 2012
Ang HYLEAP at ang mga Binhing Inihasik sa Matabang Lupa December 1, 2012
Ang Tagapag-alaga ng Demokrasya November 23, 2012
I am an Advocate-Filmmaker June 2, 2012
Ang Unti-Unting Pagyabong ng Binhi March 1, 2011
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011! December 30, 2010
Hong Kong: My First Trip Abroad April 10, 2010
High School Life…Kay Sarap Balikan! February 17, 2008
Mula sa Puso February 10, 2008
Rosas at Tsokolate February 3, 2008
Bagong Taon, Bagong Binhi December 30, 2007
SK Jeric: Kampeon ng Kabataan November 21, 2007
Bata, bata…may anak ka na pala? September 23, 2007
Kailangan pa ba ng Bayan ng SK? September 11, 2007
Ang Pag-usbong ng Bagong Binhi July 15, 2007
Sa Isa Kong Boto April 7, 2007
Ang Butong Itinanim sa Puso ng Isang Hamak na Mag-aaral March 18, 2007
Mas malinaw na daan upang matanaw ang aking pangarap November 3, 2006
Earthquake Drill: Paghahanda para sa kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral June 22, 2006
Josie: Pagtutulungan ugat ng matatag na republika June 13, 2006
Problema ng mga paaralan sa Bulacan, ‘di maitatago! June 7, 2006
Paaralan: Salamin ng Kinabukasan ng Bayan May 31, 2006
Ang Pangarap ng Isang Batang Journalist May 23, 2006
Dugo, Pawis, at Luha May 8, 2006
Sa Piling ng aking Lola May 1, 2006
Ang Aming Tahanan April 28, 2006
Ang Buhay Ay Isang Panalangin April 20, 2006
Ang Kagitingan ng Dakilang Bayani April 12, 2006
Ang Sigaw ng Aking Puso April 3, 2006
Ang Tinig ng Bayan sa Lansangan ng EDSA March 24, 2006
O Banal na Sanggol December 26, 2005
Paradigma ng Edukasyong Pilipino: Susi sa Pagbabagong-Anyo ng Kultura ng Lahing Pilipino November 9, 2005
Ang Dugo ng Makasaysayang Lahi ng Pilipino October 23, 2005
Haligi ng Tahanan June 20, 2005
Purposeful Dreams April 30, 2005
Ang Punongkahoy April 21, 2005
Ang Superhero ng Bayan April 19, 2005
Larawang Kupas ng Kabataan April 18, 2005
Gintong Perlas December 29, 2004
Paskong Pinoy December 24, 2004
Ang Wika ay Kaluluwa ng Bayan December 23, 2004
Karahasan Laban sa Karahasan? November 28, 2004
Sandigan ng Lipunan November 5, 2004
Sandigan ng Kinabukasan April 27, 2004
Sa mga Pahina ng Noli at Fili January 26, 2004
Kabataan Bilang Sulo ng Bukas December 2, 2003
Ang Pagtatapos March 16, 2003
Tuloy Pa Ang Pagsulong! June 15, 2002
Rico, Gumising ka! Gising! April 1, 2002
Wikang Filipino: Puso at Diwa ng Lahing Pilipino January 3, 2002
O Kay Palad Ko May 31, 2001
Pag-ibig ang Nadarama May 30, 2001
Tuloy Pa Rin December 20, 2000
Malapit na ang Pasko! December 16, 2000
Alila Sa Iyong Pagsinta November 30, 2000
O Kay Bilis Mamukadkad! November 19, 2000
Kailan Muling Sisikat Ang Araw? June 11, 2000
Ang Kalayaan ng Bawat Isa December 30, 1999

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