MIKE DEFENSOR TO BUILD QC MOVIE MUSEUM

Quezon City Mayoralty bet Mike Defensor is envisioning the construction of a QC Movie Museum in a bid to strengthen not only the Philippine movies but the whole entertainment industry as well.

Defensor is mulling the possibility of putting up the movie museum within the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center or the La Mesa Dam Eco-Park as an added attraction to the said places.

“I believe that putting up the museum is a concrete project that will strengthen the movie industry but it will also boost local tourism which in turn will generate additional employment opportunities for our QC residents,” Defensor declared.

In a dialogue with the movie and entertainment press recently, Defensor cited the case of Fernando Poe, Jr, whom he said should be featured in the museum as one of the most famous and brightest movie star in the country who and one who bridges the ‘past and the present movie industry. Defensor also said that the actor should be honored with a wax statue to be displayed prominently in the said museum.

Defensor also said he will consult with German Moreno for the proper implementation of this project and also in recognition of Kuya Germs’ love and concern for the industry.

Defensor explained that the museum should not be regarded as a competition against the Walk of Fame in Eastwood and the Garden of Stars found at the Mowelfund but should treated as a complement to give recognition to the Philippine Film Industry and showcase the talents of local artists and performers.

The museum is an example of a concrete development in support of the ordinance passed by the QC Council recognizing Quezon City as the ‘City of Stars’.

Defensor believes that the said ordinance should not be limited to the mere recognition of QC as the ‘City of Stars’ but should be translated to realistic and concrete programs that will be felt by the industry and the residents of QC.

“The recognition given to our city will be made more significant if we were to have a mini-version of Hollywood’s Universal Studios which will surely boost tourism and generate employment,” Defensor added.

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    (Salamat, by The Dawn)

    Mike has always been dear to us since we were kids. He’s a good friend who came running when we needed him. Mike was the go-to guy even before he became Cong. Mike, and then Sec. Defensor. Many of us knew he was destined for public service. Mike was the consummate politician, a trait he developed since grade school. We thought he would go on to become president, if he didn’t disappoint the fickle Filipino public.

    But it seems he has. So much so that he is vilified by the media at every opportunity. His actions are always placed within the perspective of his relationship with an unpopular president. Justifiable, though harsh.

    So we set up this blog. Some of us have worked with him and have seen him make what we thought were good decisions. But some of us were also there when we thought he made wrong ones. But that is how a man is made -- by the choices he makes.

    As his friends, the best we can do is stand by him and try to help everyone else see things from a different light.