Hollywood-Manila bridge: How to lure international productions to film in PH? 

LOS ANGELES, USA – There’s an ongoing initiative by the Philippine government, together with the country’s film industry, to lure international productions and showcase Filipino talents and stories in film and television.

The program, called “Expanding the Bridge,” aims to offer competitive financial incentives, cash rebate of up to 25% under the Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), and grants of up to P10 million (US $180,000) for international co-productions through the International Co-Production Fund (ICOF)...