00:00This historical piece of Love Diaz Magellan has been chosen as the Philippines' official entry to the 98th Academy Awards.
00:08The Film Development Council of the Philippines and Film Academy of the Philippines announced that Magellan will be submitted to the Oscars and compete for the Best International Feature Film category.
00:19The FDCP will grant a million pesos to the filmmaker and his team by means of Oscars Assistance Program to support the movie's Oscars campaign.
00:28To recall, Magellan was shortlisted alongside other notable films such as Green Bones, Food Delivery, Hello Love Again, Sunshine, Some Nights I Feel Like Walking, and Song of the Fireflies.