`` Himala '' has won numerous awards in its native Philippines and remains the first and only Filipino film to have been shown in competition at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival . Triumph for Philippines at international awards ceremony after more than two decades . Director Ricky Lee talks about working with late director Ishmael Rahman . ` ` Himala 's '' message continues to strike a chord with audiences today .
Triumph for Philippines at international awards ceremony after more than two decades . Director Ricky Lee talks about working with late director Ishmael Rahman . ` ` Himala 's '' message continues to strike a chord with audiences today .