Joey Reyes, ibinunyag ang malaking budget na naipasok ni Sen. Robin para sa film heritage
- FDCP Chairperson Jose Javier Reyes confirmed that Sen. Robin Padilla secured a P150-million budget for the Philippine Film Heritage Building
- Reyes revealed the funding was originally expected to complete the project, but he later discovered the building was only halfway finished
- He said an additional P100 million was still needed to complete the facility after he assumed the FDCP leadership
- Reyes credited First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and DPWH Secretary Vince Hizon for helping ensure the project's completion
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Joey Reyes confirmed that Sen. Robin Padilla secured P150 million in government funding for the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to renovate the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila. However, the veteran filmmaker revealed that the amount was not enough to finish the entire project as originally expected.
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Reyes shared the story during his guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda alongside fellow director Joel Lamangan, where they discussed the development of the long-awaited film facility.
According to Reyes, the renovation was initially estimated to cost P150 million during the term of former FDCP chairman Tirso Cruz III.
“Dumaan kami sa kalahating butas ng karayom. Kasi originally, nu’ng in-estimate ‘yan ng kontratista ni then-chairman Tirso Cruz, ang ibinigay na presyo 150 million to build that building.”
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He said the agency later received the budget through the efforts of Padilla.
“Tapos binigyan kami ng pera, nang insertion ni Senador Robin Padilla ng P150 million tapos sabi sa amin, ‘O tapos na ang building.”
When Reyes officially took over as FDCP chairperson, he was surprised to find that the project was still far from complete.
“Sabi sa amin, tapos na ang building. Hindi na si Tirso ang chairman, ako na ang chairman. Pagdating ko kalahati pa lang (nagagawa). Sabi ko, ‘Bakit ganito?’ Sabi nila, yung P150 million, Phase 1 pa lang ’yon, kailangan pa ng another P100 million.”
The revelation left Reyes wondering how the agency would secure the remaining funds.
“Sabi ko, jusko, saan ako kukuha ng 100 million? Kahit lumuhod ako sa lahat ng senador at congressman, saan ako kukuha ng 100 million?”
Reyes recalled that he later raised the issue during a meeting with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, who reportedly asked about the contractor handling the project.
“Nabanggit ko ang problema at tinanong kung sino (contractor) at na-realize ko kasi ang kontratista niyan ‘yung tinalo ni Vico (Sotto) sa Pasig, Discaya (Curlee at Sarah).”
According to Reyes, the First Lady instructed then newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Hizon to ensure that the project would finally be completed.
“So, doon medyo pumilintik ang tenga ng First Lady. Anyway, nu’ng pumasok si Vince Hizon (DPWH secretary), ni-require ng First Lady kay Vince na tapusin itong building. Ngayon tapos na tapos na tapos na.”
The Philippine Film Heritage Building is intended to become the country's central repository for Philippine cinema. It will house film collections, memorabilia, and preservation facilities while also serving as the new headquarters of the FDCP, the Cinematheque Centre Manila, and the Philippine Film Archive.
Jose "Joey" Javier Reyes is a highly acclaimed Filipino director, screenwriter, lyricist, and academician who has shaped Philippine cinema and television with his award-winning storytelling for over four decades. A multi-awarded visionary recognized by the Gawad Urian and the Metro Manila Film Festival, he also serves as the Chairman of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
In another report, Robin Padilla said he considers himself a “Good Boy” in politics, arguing that corrupt public officials are the ones who truly deserve to be called “Bad Boys.” The actor-senator admitted that he finds the entertainment industry more enjoyable than public service because of the heavy responsibilities that come with government work. He also shared that his nephew, Daniel Padilla, could eventually headline a future installment of the “Bad Boy” movie franchise.
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