BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 3 -- This highly urbanized city has started accepting entries for the 3rd Bacolod Film Festival (BFF) set on Nov. 27 to 29, carrying the theme, "Pag-angot: Celebrating Heritage, Shaping Our Future."

This year's local government unit-organized short film competition highlights the role of cinema in preserving Bacolod's cultural identity while encouraging fresh and innovative storytelling.

"We encourage aspiring and returning filmmakers to tell stories that celebrate Bacolod's rich heritage while inspiring a more inclusive future," Mayor Greg Gasataya said during the festival's official launch at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday.

Councilor Em Ang, author of City Ordinance 1061 which established the Bacolod ...