This documentary is about the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, with a particular focus on its impact on Filipino language, culture, and resistance. It draws from excerpts of "Wika ng Panahon: Kasaysayan ng kaHAPON," including insights from historian and researcher Professor Daniel Francisco Rosario.

"Mula sa Tabang at Lupa" is an independent film by Philline Vallejos about two Aeta tribes—the Mabugkun and Abellen—in Iba, Zambales. It shows their daily life: farming the land, finding food in the forest, and praying to their gods. The film also reveals their struggles as modern life closes in—threats to their ancestral land, fading traditions, and the challenge of keeping their culture alive. Through quiet moments and honest voices, we see how these communities fight to preserve their way of life, honoring the deep bond between their people, the water, and the soil that sustains them.

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