KANINANG alas-tres ng madaling araw dito sa Pilipinas at 11:09 kagabi oras sa Los Angeles, California USA ay may nabasa kaming development tungkol sa Manila Inrternational Film Festival (MIFF).
Ayon sa post ng US-based talent-PR manager at vlogger na si Oliver Carnay hindi matutuloy ang MIFF sa Enero 30 hanggang Pebrero 2 dahil sa nagaganap na malawakang wildfires.
Nakatakda sanang ipalabas doon ang 10 official entry ng MMFF 2024 na nagtapos nito lamang January 14 matapos ma-extend ang ilang kalahok na pelikula sa mga sinehan sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Metro Manila.
Base sa post no Oliver, “Just in: #FLASHNEWS, Manila International Film Festival postpones its second edition due to wildfires.
“Due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Manila International Film Fest postponed its second edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a later date this year that will be announced.
“MIFF was going to show entries plus special screening films at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and hold a closing night awards gala at the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills,” pagbabahagi ni Oliver.
Narito naman ang official statement ni Omen Ortiz, MIFF chairman and co-founder.
“Because of the catastrophic wildfires that are heavily affecting Southern California, we at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) are postponing our second 2025 edition, originally scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a later date to be announced.
“We are devastated by the tremendous impact of the wildfires on many people, including the Filipino community.
“At this time, as we pray for the people experiencing trauma and loss, we ask all to continue supporting the fire relief efforts.
“We look forward to announcing the new dates of this year’s MIFF where we plan to honor the frontline workers and volunteers, including the Filipino first responders, who are heroically battling the wildfires.”
Kahit malamig ang panahon ngayon sa Southern/Northern California at tagtuyot pa rin sa kabundukan dahil walang ulan at lahat ng dahon ay tuyo plus malakas ang hangin dahilan kaya mabilis na kumalat ang apoy at tumawid na sa iba’t ibang karatig lugar sa California.