BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, successfully united some of the biggest names in Philippine cinema at the 2nd Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, held on March 7, 2025.
As a major sponsor for the Manila International Film Festival 2025, BingoPlus is privileged to support Filipino filmmakers showcase their talent in the international scene. This partnership garnered opportunities that will help Filipinos explore increased opportunities through filmmaking.
BingoPlus brand ambassador Maine Mendoza Atayde is also joyful about this collaboration, saying that Filipino movie makers are capable of doing more.
“It means so much you know because we never really get the chance to do this worldwide and I think it’s about time for Filipinos to be known globally, I mean we have so much to offer and I think this is just the beginning.”
A stage like the MIFF is a perfect medium to present the expertise of Philippine cinema to different parts of the world.
In addition, bringing entertainment to the people is among the valued missions of BingoPlus. By sponsoring the MIFF, it has given them a chance to give pleasure and reach wider audiences through film. Four-time Emmy award winner and author of the Manila International Film Festival, Lisa Lew, says that bringing leisure is the common ground between BingoPlus and MIFF.
“We would love to make sure people enjoy their lives and have a good time. And I think that’s where we really come together. BingoPlus is making an effort to be a part of a broader world.”
Moreover, Song of the Fireflies, directed by King Palisoc, a movie inspired by the Loboc Children’s Choir, won the ‘best picture’ during the awards night. The film also won ‘best actress,’ ‘best supporting actor,’ and ‘best supporting actress.’
First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos was also awarded the ‘visionary award.’ She admired Filipino art when it came to visual creative media. In a statement she said last year during a meeting with famed Filipino directors, she highlighted that it’s time for the Philippine film industry to be recognized on the international stage.
“The best way to help the movie industry is to tell the world that Filipinos are good, we’re talented.”
MIFF showed that the whole country, including BingoPlus, is behind our movie makers. This success marked a significant milestone for the industry. As Filipino films continue to gain international recognition, the future of Philippine cinema looks brighter than ever.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced leading platforms BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, widely known for their engaging experiences in interactive gaming and sports entertainment. DigiPlus also operates SpinPlus, and GameZone, with more to come. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph.