‘Iloilo’s’ special screening

HAPPY ENDING FOR OFW Former nanny Teresita Sajonia hugs Christopher Chen, the youngest of her three former wards in Singapore, at a hotel in Iloilo City. Sajonia is the subject of a Cannes’ award-winning film written/directed by Christopher’s eldest brother, Anthony. PHOTO COURTESY OF SELRAHCO

To celebrate the Month of Overseas Filipinos, Shangri-La Plaza will host a special screening of  the award-winning film “Iloilo” Monday, 12 noon, at the Shang Cineplex. Directed by Anthony Chen, “Iloilo” tells the story of a Filipino migrant worker (Angeli Bayani) in Singapore. It is the official entry of Singapore in the 2014 Oscars’ best foreign language film category.

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