Mowelfund Tour

Last September 27 this year, we had a great chance to visit the Mowelfund Film Institute. It was a really nice opportunity for us students to tour the school because we were able to see lots of things regarding the film industry in the Philippines. 

Now, let me tell a bit something about Mowelfund. Mowelfund, or the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation is an organization in the Philippines that provides for the welfare of workers in the film industry. As well as helping film workers in times of need, it provides support to various organizations including the Mowelfund Film Institute. It was established in 1974 by Joseph Estrada, the Mayor of San Juan at that time and also the President of the Philippine Motion Picture Producers Association.

Also, The actress and the president of the Mowelfund Institute, Ms.Boots Anson-Roa came to introduce the institute. She then talked about how difficult it is to be a celebrity and to be a worker OFF-cam. She also shared some of her experiences as a front liner or more known as the artists. It was really nice seeing her in person.

Then after her short talk, we started to tour the museum. We saw the remarkable costumes from the popular celebrities in the 80s to 70s. I've got to see also the awards Nora Aunor, Fernando Poe Jr. and Boots Anson-Roa won.

The horror room is quite creepy because of the sound effects when you go inside. I got so fascinated because the sculptures seem so real especially the 'Tikbalang'.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to bring a camera that time so I don't have many photos to show but maybe I'll just grab photos from my friends. :) So for now, here's our picture inside the museum.

(c) Maureen Rios

I had so much fun touring the museum with my classmates and I've discovered a lot of things too about the history of Philippine cinema which is very helpful to me as Mass Communication student.