“LIPAD” is a documentary by The Turret, the official student publication of Davao de Oro State College (DdOSC)–New Bataan Branch. It follows Leah, a community worker from Barangay San Roque, New Bataan, and connects livelihood with personal recovery, community participation and renewed purpose.
What ‘LIPAD’ is about
The documentary centers on Leah’s experience rather than presenting livelihood only through figures or programs. SunStar Davao describes the story as exploring how livelihood opportunities relate to personal recovery, involvement in community life and a renewed sense of purpose. The report characterizes the film’s storytelling as restrained; it does not provide a review or direct quotations from Leah.
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Who made the documentary
“LIPAD” was produced by The Turret, DdOSC–New Bataan Branch’s official student publication. Given Mark B. Inansugan, the publication’s adviser and a DdOSC faculty member, wrote and directed the film. SunStar also credits him with cinematography, lead editing, sound and poster production. The college lists its New Bataan Branch at Purok 1, Cabinuangan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro: DdOSC External Branches.
Its place in the 2026 LANTAW competition
The film was produced for the province’s LANTAW: Lens of Peace – Film for Peace Competition 2026. The reported competition theme is “Sa probinsyang malamboon, kalinaw magpadayon.” The account identifies this as the competition theme, not as a statement by a named speaker.
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Where to watch ‘LIPAD’
SunStar Davao’s October 5, 2026 report mentions an official trailer as a first look at the documentary, but does not provide a link to the trailer or details of a screening. It does not establish where or when the full film can be watched, so its availability on a streaming service or other platform cannot be confirmed. The college homepage lists official video-content links but does not identify “LIPAD” as a streaming title: Davao de Oro State College.
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