Bittersweet success for Rafael Manuel and his 'Filipiñana' Oscar journey
GMA News · 11/4/2026, 2:21:35 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from GMA News. Read the original report below for the complete story.Rafael Manuel, the smart and humble 36-year-old filmmaker, is making history as one of the youngest Filipino filmmakers to have his debut feature film, “Filipiñana,” chosen as the Philippines" entry to the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 14, 2027.