In late 2025, a piece of Philippine cinematic history resurfaced in the most unexpected place—Belgium. Featured on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Diwata ng Karagatan (1936) is now recognized as the oldest surviving pre-war Filipino film. Unearthed by film historian Nick Deocampo, this lost treasure offers a rare glimpse into the creativity and storytelling of early Philippine cinema, reminding us that some stories, no matter how old, are destined to be remembered.
