GORGY RULA
Kabilang ang PEP Troika sa walong founding members ng League of Entertainment Narratives for Truth and Ethics (LENTE).
Ang LENTE ay Philippine Entertainment Journalists Guild, na nasa ilalim ng Film Academy of the Philippines na pinamumunuan ni Director General Paolo Villaluna.
Nanumpa ang officers at members ng LENTE sa book launch ng Level-Up ni ka-Troikang Noel sa Manila International Book Fair 2026 noong Setyembre 13, Linggo, sa SMX Convention Centre Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
Ang inducting officer ay si Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, samantalang saksi si FAP DG Paolo Villaluna.
Present sa book launch ang National Artists na sina Nicanor Tiongson, Virgilio Almario, at Ricky Lee; maging ang Chairman at CEO ng Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) na si Direk Jose Javier Reyes.
Hosts ng programa sina Kim Atienza, Atom Araullo, at Karmina Constantino.
Performers sina Gary Granada, Dulce, Ebe Dancel, Phi Palmos, at Arman Ferrer.
Sumuporta sa event ang mag-asawang Christopher de Leon at Sandy Andolong.
Na-witness nila ang induction ng LENTE.
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WHAT IS LENTE?
The organization aims to elevate the profession by supporting and representing entertainment journalists through a strong framework of ethical standards, continuous learning, and mutual aid.
Professionalizing Entertainment Journalism LENTE is a non-stock, non-profit professional guild, officially registered under Philippine law.
Its mission centers on professionalizing entertainment reporting, protecting practitioners, and empowering them in an increasingly complex media landscape.
The Guild’s guiding values are encapsulated in the acronym LENTE.
L – Linaw (Clarity): Committed to verifying information before publication and prioritizing context over clickbait.
E – Etika (Ethics): Choosing integrity over virality, always upholding what is right.
N – Naratibo (Narrative): Honoring storytelling with craftsmanship and humanity, seeking truth with empathy.
T – Tapat (Integrity): Remaining truthful to sources, audiences, and colleagues alike.
E – Entertainment with Respect: Covering entertainment as both culture and labor, respecting artists, workers, and audiences.
Ang founding members at officers ng LENTE:
Noel Ferrer (PEP, Malaya), President
Nathalie Tomada (The Philippine Star), Vice President
Bobby Requintina (NewsCentral), Secretary
Marinel Cruz (Radar PH), Treasurer
Jerry Olea (PEP), Auditor
Allan Policarpio (The Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Gorgy Rula (PEP, Pilipino Star Ngayon, DzRH), Allan Diones (Marites University), Marinelm and Bobby will lead the five standing committees — Membership and Screening, Welfare and Legal Defense, Ethics and Standards, Programs and Education, and Communications and Partnerships.
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JERRY OLEA
Full support si Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Director General Paolo Villaluna sa formation ng LENTE.
Pahayag ni DG Paolo: “Entertainment reporters are film workers who deserve respect and acknowledgment. But most importantly, protection for their labor rights and benefits…
"There are those who are asking: Are entertainment journalists considered film workers? Why would you accredit them?
“We at the Film Academy of the Philippines believe that cinema — the making of movies, TV, and TV commercials, as well as vertical cinema —is a vast ecosystem.
“It involves development, pre-production, production, exhibition, and marketing. All of that is sustained by the media and reporters.
“So, yes! Entertainment reporters are film workers who deserve respect and acknowledgment, but most importantly, protection for their labor rights and benefits."
NOEL FERRER
LENTE is our promise: to see showbiz clearly and to cover it with dignity.
And with the Film Academy of the Philippines as our partner, that promise now has power, protection, and a home.
LENTE membership will open in January 2027, welcoming not only traditional journalists but also podcasters, vloggers, content creators, and new media practitioners who have demonstrated at least two years of consistent, original, and ethical work in entertainment coverage.
The Guild plans to offer masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship programs, along with legal support and a dedicated harassment response team.
These initiatives aim to foster a safer, more knowledgeable, and more connected community of entertainment journalists.
With LENTE’s launch, Philippine entertainment journalism takes a definitive step towards a more ethical, empowered, and professional future — one where stories are told with clarity, integrity, and respect for all.
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