MANILA, Philippines - The Heneral Luna school tour is ongoing until August in 30 schools nationwide.
Organized in cooperation with Dakila, the forum titled Bayani Ba ‘To? aims to inspire cultural healing and critical thinking, reawaken patriotism and rekindle a deeper appreciation for Filipino history and culture among today’s youth.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog, the historical action epic based on the life and works of General Antonio Luna features John Arcilla in the title role, with a powerhouse cast of seasoned actors including Mon Confiado (as Emilio Aguinaldo), Epy Quizon (Apolinario Mabini), Leo Martinez (Pedro Paterno), Nonie Buencamino (Felipe Buencamino), Bing Pimentel (Doña Laureana Luna), Mylene Dizon, and young actors Ketchup Eusebio, Arron Villaflor and Paulo Avelino.
The school tour will feature a 10-minute preview, as well as interviews with the director, cast and crew.
Among the schools included are University of San Carlos, Cebu (today), Foundation University Dumaguete (July 31), Ateneo de Naga University (Aug. 3), Bicol University (Aug. 8), Baliuag University (Aug. 12), La Consolacion College Malolos (Aug. 15), University of St. La Salle-Bacolod (Aug. 20), Ateneo de Zamboanga University (Aug. 22), Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna (Aug. 24), Adamson University (Aug. 26), UP Los Baños (Aug. 29), and Miriam College (Sept. 7).
Heneral Luna opens in theaters in September.