17/10/2026
CREATIVITY & SOCIAL IMPACT: We are proud to announce that Mataya-Taya, a documentary produced by Tsinelas Films under the leadership of GIBU Executive Producer Carlos Hilaga, is 1 of 10 national finalists in the Adult Division at the Grand Festival.
Named after the classic Filipino game of tag, Mataya-Taya exposes a critical urban issue across the Philippines: the rapid loss of safe, accessible public open spaces for children. Under Carlos Hilaga’s production leadership, the film shifts the narrative from nostalgic reflection to civic urgency—positioning public play spaces as a fundamental child development and infrastructure right.
The physical spaces we build for our youth today may directly dictate the health and resilience of our communities tomorrow.
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