The film Heneral Luna may just be the Philippines’ best bet to an Oscars award.

If you
haven’t yet, there are so many reasons why you should watch our official entry to the 2016
Oscars’ Best Foreign Language Film category. One of which is the film’s relevance to
crucial Philippine issues today, despite being set 120 years ago.

If faced with modern day problems, how do you think Heneral Luna would react? This firm,
blunt, brilliant and most of all, immensely nationalistic general is the kind of Pinoy we’d love
to see responding to current issues. Issues like…

8. Calling out full-blooded and Philippine-raised conyo

pabebes:

Via youtube.com

7. Comforting advice for those struggling with

unrequited love:
Via henerallunathemovie.com

6. A poetic reply to the nation’s Internet struggles:

Via bettybondoc.wordpress.com

In this instance, Apolinario Mabini’s poetic response is at par with the General’s brutally
honest statements.

5. Thoughts of LRT/MRT passengers about to ride the

train as they look at their competitors for a spot inside:
Via henerallunathemovie.com

4. On defending our country over the Spratly Islands

dispute:
Via henerallunathemovie.com

3. A message to all rowdy drivers and pedestrians

contributing to the unbelievable traffic:
Via youtube.com

2. Crucial questions to ask before considering stealing

from the nation’s funds:
Via youtube.com

1. Words of caution for voters who wholeheartedly

believe politicians’ campaign promises:
Via bertoinbrogues.com