NAGKAAYOS na ang magkabilang kampo sa naganap ng pakikipag-meeting ng head ng Feelmaking Productions, Inc. na si Ellen Criste at iba pang co-producers kay Mayor Benjamin Magalong sa Baguio City.

Matapos na mapag-usapan protocols na ayon nga naunang report ay nagkaroon ng violations, bagay binigyan linaw ni Criste.

Sa interview ni MJ Felipe, binigyan na ng go signal tapusin filming ng project, as soon as cleared na lahat nagka-virus at fully recovered and still following the protocols enforced by the city.

Ang pag-alis ni Arjo Atayde after his swab test positive result, was Criste’s judgement call and coordinated with Sylvia Sanchez, Arjo’s mom.

Sa mga nag-positive si Arjo lang may symptoms ng difficulty sa paghinga, fever at meron pa siyang asthma.

Ang 8 actors and 1 staff na pawang asymptomatic ay nasa isolation na sa labas nh Baguio.  Lahat ng pangangailangan nila ay pino-provide naman ng pamilya Atayde.

Nag-negative naman sa test ang 23 crew members na naging close contact nila.

Dalangin namin ang speedy recovery nina Arjo, para matapos na nila ang nasimulang pelikula.

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NAGBIGAY naman ng pahayag si FDCP Chair Liza Dino sa naturang insidente at masaya niyang ibinalita na puwede na uli mag-shooting ang ibang film outfits.

“As FDCP has been informed of the incident with the Feelmaking Production in Baguio City, I personally reached out to Mayor Benjie Magalong to discuss the details and how we can help address the concerns.

“Mayor Magalong informed me himself that the Feelmaking Productions team has been closely coordinating with the City of Baguio already through producer Ellen Criste and that matters have been settled.

“As regards to the case of Mister Arjo Atayde, the Mayor acknowledged the actions of his family to rush him to the hospital. Any worried parent would react the same but at the same time, he reiterated the importance of compliance to the protocols set by the government to ensure the safety of the community. He also emphasized that while  Baguio has been accommodating to film shoots, restrictions are in place to keep everyone safe and that must be strictly followed.

“This was a lesson learned for everyone and that while there may be lapses, it’s important to take accountability and it’s good that the production is coordinating closely with the City.

“Finally, and for me, isang napakagandang balita para sa ating sektor, Mayor Magalong asked me to share with the film sector that Baguio is still open to production shoots and that filming is welcome as long as coordinated properly with relevant agencies like FDCP and DOLE and most importantly, the City of  Baguio.

“He also said that should the Feelmaking production team choose to finish their production in Baguio, they may still do as long as details are coordinated with the City and compliance to protocols will be strictly observed.

“We hope that this addresses all matters related to the incident. Let’s all wish for Arjo’s fast recovery as he is still in the hospital being treated for covid-19.

“P.S. As of today, August 21, productions shoots are allowed under MECQ conditions as per DOLE-DTI-DOH JAO at 50 pax maximum per day.

“Let’s all practice SAFE FILMING!

#teamFDCP #SafeFilmingPH.”

(ROHN ROMULO)