Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival names its 2026 jury panels for both the Main Competition and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), with filmmakers Sari Lluch Dalena and Dan Villegas leading the selection of award finalists. Dalena, described as a University of the Philippines Film Institute professor, is appointed to lead the Main Competition jury. Joining her are cinematographer and filmmaker Dan Villegas, independent curator and cultural critic Marian Pastor Roces, Indian filmmaker Pradip Kurbah, and Italian producer and international events organizer Lorenzo “Lello” Carvelli. Across sources, the appointments are presented as part of Cinemalaya’s 2026 edition programming, bringing together a mix of regional and international members for both the Main Competition and NETPAC juries. The reports also identify Dalena’s background in documentary, experimental, and narrative filmmaking, including works such as “Ka Oryang” and “The Guerrilla Is a Poet.” Villegas is highlighted among the jurors but the sources focus most on the jury lineup and the leadership roles rather than on specific scoring or judging procedures.