From the Philippine Daily Inquirer

FRIENDS of filmmaker Lav Diaz are raising funds for his medical expenses. Last Dec. 2, Lav was operated on for cancer (a mass between the lungs, above the heart) at the Lung Center.

Generous donors are asked to drop off their contributions at Joel Torre's Manukan Grille, near the Sampaguita Pictures studios. Call 721-9025. Or, you can deposit your donations at PS Bank near the restaurant under the name of Banaue Miclat.

For other queries, contact Cesar Hernando at +63 2 9173911133.

Fund-raising events are being developed, like the Christmas party concert at JT's Manukan at 6 p.m. on Dec. 13. Also, please pray for Lav's complete recovery!

Lav Diaz is the director of the highly acclaimed Batang Westside.