@rappler: Why you should watch “2 Valid IDs” and “Status: Rejected” at Cinemalaya 2026 Coming of age – but make it centered on a middle-aged Filipina and a widow-lola, both powered by their desire to prove their existence to the world. Rappler content producer Jelou shares her quick, spoil-free thoughts on “2 Valid IDs” by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, DGPI and “Status: Rejected” by Vahn Leinard C. Pascual, two of the nine full-length competition films from this year’s Cinemalaya Film Festival. The fest wraps up on Aug. 18. #Cinemalaya2026

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