As early as two weeks ago, legendary filmmaker Peque Gallaga already felt his end was near. His best friend and codirector in many films Lore Reyes recalled that he received a call two Mondays ago ...

The director, a legend in Philippine cinema, died on Thursday, May 7 MANILA, Philippines – Peque Gallaga passed away on Thursday, May 7, leaving behind a legacy that includes some of Philippine cinema ...

Friends and fans of the late filmmaker pay their respects to the award-winning Peque Gallaga MANILA, Philippines – Acclaimed Negrense filmmaker, scriptwriter, and actor Peque Gallaga died on Thursday, ...

Whenever the name of Peque Gallaga is mentioned, the various reactions one gets could either be of awe, intimidation, dismissal, or unmitigated worship. Although he has followed a number of career ...

Weekend before last I was invited to participate in the Pelikula at Kultura 2004 "Salute to Peque Gallaga!" held for several days in Bacolod and Iloilo. It was the brainchild of filmmaker, film ...

A young Joel Torre with mentor Peque Gallaga directing the opening scene in “Oro, Plata, Mata” The greatest legacy of teachers is to influence the life choices of their students. For Joel Torre and ...

BACOLOD CITY—Multiawarded Filipino filmmaker Peque Gallaga, best known for his 1982 epic film “Oro Plata Mata” about the rural elite finding their wealth, status and moral bearings eroded by war, ...

“No matter how highly I think of myself, it’s humiliating to be ignored.” — director Lore Reyes, who has been accused of “ruining” Peque Gallaga’s career. And though it’s safe to bet that you’ve seen ...

Last Thursday, May 7, veteran director Peque Gallaga passed away. Gallaga was one of the pioneers of folklore and horror films in the country and has founded a number of film workshops in Negros to ...

Peque Gallaga's family: "Peque is in the hospital due to complications arising from past health conditions. His family would like to appeal to everyone to respect their need for privacy during this ...

Director Peque Gallaga at the unveiling of his collection at the DLSU Learning Commons. The Peque Gallaga Collections was formally turned over to De La Salle University in a ceremony held recently at ...

Peque Gallaga's family: "Peque is in the hospital due to complications arising from past health conditions. His family would like to appeal to everyone to respect their need for privacy during this ...