UE alum receives Ani ng Dangal ‘23 Award

by Terenz Dave L. Silverio

UNIVERSITY of the East (UE)–Caloocan visual communication graduate Elvin Jay E. Macanlalay has been named one of the Ani ng Dangal Award grantees by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA).

The UE alumnus earned recognition for his short documentary titled, “Di Niyo Ba Naririnig?”

The documentary depicts the plight of Sangandaan, Caloocan jeepney drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic’s peak in 2020, as they beg for money to survive.

In an interview with the Dawn, Macanlalay stated that he was “overwhelmed” by the Commission’s recognition. “Sobrang overwhelming to receive such recognition from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, kasi this film was shot on mobile, guerilla, at not well produced in any sense,” he said.

In addition to Ani ng Dangal, his