Serving the Filipinos in the Middle East via TFC’s “Lingkod Kabayan”

Be informed. Be connected. Be empowered. Visit Lingkod Kabayan (me.mytfc.com), the community site for every overseas Filipino in the Middle East

In the past few years, overseas Filipinos are facing different challenges in the Middle East driven by the region’s unique economic and socio-political landscape. Since 2017, some overseas Filipinos in Saudi Arabia and UAE were back to the Philippines after being unable to renew their labor contracts, while some opted to remain and search for new employers. Most of the Filipino service workers continue to thrive but not without the daily risks they face against possible abuses, both psychological and physical.

HISTORIA, CULINARIA, Y CULTURA: A Celebration of Philippine Independence Day Through Food, Fashion & Culture

Experience a celebration of Philippine Independence Day like no other when HISTORIA, CULINARIA, Y CULTURA kicks off on June 8, 2019. The 2-day festival celebrates 121 years of Philippine Independence through a showcase of heritage food, fashion and culture in Taal Heritage Town, Taal, Batangas.

The Historia aspect aims to educate visitors on interesting and little known facts about Philippine significant segments in Philippine history, particularly on the aspects of art and architecture. There will be talks by experts on Philippine History Art and Architecture, and guided tours to historical places in Taal—especially the houses of illustrious Filipino families that have helped achieve Filipino nationhood.

Chris Hemsworth in Bali for the "Men in Black: International" Fan Event

Chris Hemsworth (Agent H) takes hundreds of selfies at this fun fan event in Bali, Indonesia for Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Men in Black: International.

Check out the fan event’s highlights below and watch Men in Black: International in Philippine cinemas June 12.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DczvvTjLzwE

“Kicking off the MIB press tour in Indonesia! This is the first time ever for a major studio to bring cast for film promotion to Indonesia. Pretty exciting to be a part of history this week hitting such a massive market in the film industry. Having media and influencers from all over the region is truly something special. Thank you Indonesia!!,” Hemsworth wrote in his Instagram.

Story of a Boy's Stolen Life Revealed in "The Goldfinch" Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios have released the first trailer for their highly anticipated film adaptation of the globally acclaimed best-selling novel, “The Goldfinch.”

Check out the trailer below and watch “The Goldfinch” in Philippine cinemas this October.

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YouTube:  https://youtu.be/I8-0QsJ4GG8

The drama is directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (“Brooklyn”) and features a multigenerational cast led by Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver”) as Theo Decker and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (“The Hours,” “Big Little Lies”) as Mrs. Barbour.  

Bell Films to release political action-thriller 'KontrAdiksyon' starring Jake Cuenca and Kris Bernal

"Sino nga ba ang tama o may tama sa panahon ng puro patama?"

After over 23 years, film outfit Bell Films is ready to make a comeback with its political action thriller 'KontrAdiksyon,' which stars a multitude of actors led by Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal, Ritz Azul, Katrina Halili, and many more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrO1rX_SOI 

Directed by two-time Palanca award winning writer-director Njel de Mesa (co-writer of the award-winning film 'Respeto'), 'KontrAdiksyon' is set to be an intense, in-depth, critical, and edge-of-your-seat look on the Philippines' current drug war.

An Unholy Night Awaits in the New "Annabelle Comes Home" Trailer

The sinister doll Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the Warrens’ home in the official trailer 2 of New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home.”

Check out the trailer below and watch “Annabelle Comes Home” in Philippine cinemas on June 26.

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YouTube:  https://youtu.be/RkTi5X8J1Ks 

“Annabelle Comes Home” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company.  Use the hashtag #AnnabelleComesHome

"The Secret Life of Pets 2" Welcomes Harrison Ford as Dog Rooster

Legendary actor Harrison Ford breathes life to one of the new characters in Universal Pictures and Illumination’s new comedy adventure The Secret Life of Pets 2.  Ford provides the voice for a seasoned farm dog named Rooster who ends up helping the terrier Max confront his own fears and find his inner courage. 

(Watch the Rooster trailer for The Secret Life of Pets 2 at https://youtu.be/U_8cQYEXEZE.)