Movies That Mark 30th Year in April 2025

At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in April 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2
Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story
Gabriel Lorenzo: Berdugo
Baby Love
Bukas … Bibitayin si Itay
Nestor Solis: Hari ng OXO
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us) A Massacre in Singapore
Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita: D'Beachboys
Libingan ng mga Buhay: The Rodolfo Fuentes Story
Batang X
Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay
Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2 (Tagalog: Judgment: Bilibid Boys 2)

Original Release Date: April 05, 1995

Production Company: Diamond Jade Films

MAIN CAST

Dante Rivero ... Romano Paez

Al Tantay ... Bossing

Toby Alejar ... Warlito Gozum

Ace Espinosa ... Lando

Cris Villanueva ... Basty

Raymond Bagatsing

Kier Legaspi ... Jay

Michael Rivero ... Butch

Jude Estrada

Marco Polo ... Boy Bakal

Jorge Estregan ...

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay  ... Deo J. Fajardo Jr.

Cinematography ... Amado De Guzman

Production Design ... Rogel Lopez

Editing ... Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Jessie Lazatin

Executive Producers ... Deo J. Fajardo Jr.

NOTES:

***  Bilibid is a Tagalog word that means "jail" or "prison."

*** In 1981, Regal Films released a movie titled Bihagin: Bilibid Boys.

Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story

Original Release Date: April 05, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Roi Vinzon ... Kapitan Tumba

Rita Avila ... Elma

Dindi Gallardo ... Espie

Ronaldo Valdez ... Norberto

Daniel Fernando ... Huevos' Brother

Ana Bautista ... Nurse

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Ver Dauz

Production Design ... Sonny Valencia

Editing ... Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES:

*** Based on Capt. Jose Huevos' stint as the chief of Narcotics Command in the province of Bulacan.

*** Since 2001, Daniel Fernando has been elected in Bulacan as provincial board member, vice governor and governor.

***  Tumba is a Tagalog idiomatic word that refers to the act of killing someone; literally means to knock down.

Gabriel Lorenzo: Berdugo (Tagalog: Executioner)

Original Release Date: April 05, 1995

Production Company: Metropolis Productions

MAIN CAST

Ramon Christopher ... Gabriel Lorenzo

Dante Rivero ... Alberto Aguilar

Andy Poe ... Daniel Montemayor

Juan Rodrigo ... Lt. Diego Sacramento

Philip Gamboa ... Capt. Jerry Pascual

Zandro Zamora ... Provincial Drug Lord

Renato Del Prado ... Perpecto Gozon

Shirley Fuentes ... Angelica Villaluna-Gabriel

Karen Timbol ... Maricar Reyes

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Jerry O. Tirazona

Story and Screenplay ... Marlon Angeles Jr.

Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo

Editing ... Ruben 'Tikboy' Natividad

Musical Direction ... Marita Manuel

Executive Producer ... Bobby Torres

Baby Love

Original Release Date: April 10, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Edu Manzano ... Benny Palanca

Anna Larrucea ... Andie Palanca

Jason Salcedo ... Ira Martinez

Bea Lopez ... April Henares

Junell Hernando ... Chugi Katigbak

Chubi Del Rosario ... Paolo Munoz

Michael Sullivan ... Raffy Abad Santos

Janus Del Prado ... Boy Chaplain

Cherry Pie Picache ... Ching Laperal

Mia Gutierrez ... Dacanay

Noel Trinidad ... Henry Laperal

Debraliz Valasote ... Crystal De Ungria

Tess Michelena ... Ms. Ceballos

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Cinematography ... Richard Padernal and Joe Tutanes

Production Design ... Jay Herrera

Editing ... Danny Gloria

Musical Direction ... Tony Cortez

Executive Producer ...    Lily Monteverde

NOTE:

*** First of the two movies by the directorial tandem of  Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes that was released in April 1995.

Bukas ... Bibitayin Si Itay (Tagalog: Tomorrow ... Father Will Be Executed)

Original Release Date: April 10, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema and El Niño Films

MAIN CAST

John Regala ... Elmo Salvador

Jess Lapid Jr. ... Arthur San Agustin

Andy Poe ... Mayor San Agustin

Cherry Pie Picache ... Sylvia

Beth Tamayo ... Cathy Salvador

Sarah Jane Abad ... Gigi Salvador

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Story ... Cesar S.B. Abella

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvarez

Production Design ... Lawin Ranay

Editing ... Tonny Sy

Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos

NOTE:

*** There is a scene in this movie that may remind audiences of the 1990 film Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan (Tagalog: Last Man on Death Row), also starring John Regala.

Nestor Solis: Hari ng OXO (Tagalog: King of OXO)

Original Release Date: April 15, 1995

Production Company: Taurus International

MAIN CAST

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Nestor Solis

Bernard Bonnin    ...    Matias

Julio Diaz    ...    Chief of Police

Lovely Rivero    ...    Vicky

Ina Raymundo    ...        Nene

Jorge Estregan    ...    Boy Galawgaw

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Dante Pangilinan

Story    ... Carlito M. Conge

Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio

Production Design ... Ver Langcauon

Editing ... Nap Montebon

Musical Direction ... Edwin Ortega

Executive Producer ... Noli E. Buenaseda

NOTE:

*** OXO is the name of an inmate gang at the New Bilibid Prison. Standing for Original Ex-convict Organization, Oxo is made up of inmates from provinces in Visayas and Mindanao. 

Victim No. 1: Delia Maga: Jesus, Pray for Us: A Massacre in Singapore

Original Release Date: April 17, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films and Golden Lions Films Productions

MAIN CAST

Gina Alajar ... Delia Maga

Joel Torre ... Conrado Maga

Val Victa ... Delia's Employer

Elizabeth Oropesa ... Flor

Celso Ad. Castillo ... Mr. Sy

Dexter Doria ... Mrs. Sy

Abby Viduya ... Rape Victim

            Mia Gutierrez ... Belen

Ronnie Lazaro ... Joe

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography ... Rey De Leon

Production Design ... Melchor Defensor

Editing ... Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Boy Alcaide

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa

NOTES:

*** Domestic worker Delia Maga was one of the victims in a murder that happened in Singapore in May 1991. The  trial of the case resulted in the execution of Flor Contemplacion, a fellow Filipina domestic worker, in March 1995. Contemplacion was also convicted of murdering Nicolas Huang, a three-year-old boy whom Maga was babysitting. 

Days before Contemplacion's execution, allegations emerged that Maga was murdered by Huang's father in a fit of rage when he discovered his son had accidentally drowned. Maga apparently was not able to see her ward having a seizure and falling into a bucket of water.

In the movie, Maga's employer is not named. Contemplacion is only referred to as 'Flor.'

Another biographical movie, this time focusing on Contemplacion, was released about two months later.

Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita: D'Beachboys (Tagalog: No Kidding, I Love You)

Original Release Date: April 17, 1995

Production Company: OctoArts Films

MAIN CAST

Ogie Alcasid ... Ogie

Michelle Van Eimeren ... Michelle

Rachel Alejandro ... Rachel

Rannie Raymundo ... Rannie

Jeanette Fernando ... Amy

Michael V. ... Bitoy

Lloyd Umali ... Lloyd

Roselle Nava ... Roselle

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes

Cinematography ... Rey De Leon

Production Design ... Buboy Tan

Editing ... Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Sunny Ilacad

Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad

NOTE:

*** In a classroom scene, it is disclosed to the viewer that some lead characters also mirror their real-life surnames: Alejandro, Nava, Raymundo, and Alcasid.

Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay (Tagalog: Graveyard of the Living)

Original Release Date: April 20, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Rommel Padilla ... Rudy

Paquito Diaz ... Prison Director Alejandro Cantos

Julio Diaz ... Butch

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Balais

Michelle Aldana ... Rowena

Marjorie Barretto ... Sue

Jean Garcia ... Corazon

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Arturo "Boy" San Agustin

Story ... Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes

Screenplay ... Jose R. Ranay

Cinematography ... Vic Anao

Production Design ... Ben Payumo

Editing ... Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES: 

*** Epilogue: "Dahil sa "good behavior" binigyan ng Presidential Pardon si Rudy Boy Fuentes at pinalaya noong Hunyo 1980, pagkatapos makulong ng labingwalong taon. Muli niyang nakapiling ang kanyang ina, mga kapatid, at asawa, si Susan Marie na siyang naghirap lumakad sa paglaya ni Rudy. Pinadala si Rudy sa U.S. ng World Vision. 

Muling nabuhay si Rudy pagkatapos lisanin ang "Libingan ng mga buhay" - ang Muntinlupa Penitentiary."

Tagalog: "Due to "good behavior" Rudy Boy Fuentes was granted a Presidential Pardon and released in June 1980, after being imprisoned for eighteen years. He was reunited with his mother, siblings, and wife, Susan Marie, who exerted efforts to secure Rudy's release. Rudy was sent to the U.S. by World Vision.

Rudy came back to life after leaving the "Graveyard of the living" - the Muntinlupa Penitentiary."

Batang X (Tagalog: X Children)

Original Release Date: April 22, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Aiko Melendez ... Dr. Axis

Michael De Mesa ... Dr. Kwago

Janus Del Prado ... Control

John Prats ... KidLat / Kiko Arsenal

Anna Larrucea ... 3-Na / Trina De La Paz

J.C. Tizon ... Bugoy / G. Boy

John Ace Zabarte ... Angel / A-Gel Arsenal

Chuck Perez ... Zygrax

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay    ... Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Story    ... Peque Gallaga

Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes

Production Design ... Jay Herrera and Adrian Torres

Editing ... Danny Gloria

Musical Direction ... Archie Castillo

Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde

NOTE: 

*** Second of the two movies by the directorial tandem of  Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes that were released in April 1995.

*** Geoff Eigenmann (credited as Jeoffey Eigenmann) plays the role of Philips, Dr. Kwago's assistant. He is the son of Michael De Mesa.

Dog Tag: Katarungan sa Aking Kamay (Tagalog: Justice in My Hand)

Original Release Date: April 27, 1995

Production Company: Mahogany Pictures

MAIN CAST

Jestoni Alarcon ... Sgt. Dante Ramos

Ryan 'Atong' Redillas ... Alex

Judy Ann 'Mara' Santos ... Claudia 

Sharmaine Suarez ... Carmen

Bob Soler ... Mayor

Dick Israel ... Hepe

Perla Bautista ... Aling Nena

Dencio Padilla ... Mang Martin

Emilio Garcia ... Sgt. Jojo Dimasupil

Raymond Bagatsing ... Eric

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Augusto Salvador

Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Val Dauz

Production Design ... Alex Ochoa

Editing ... Danilo Gloria

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas

NOTES:

*** Tagline: "Revenge is a confession of pain."

*** Judy Ann Santos is credited as 'Mara,' the eponymous character she plays in Mara Clara, a top-rating television soap opera that was airing on ABS-CBN at the time of this movie's release. 

*** The movie is set in the fictional town of Sta. Filomena. Bustos, a town in the province of Bulacan, stood in for Sta. Filomena.

Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story (Tagalog: Once There Was a Dream)

Original Release Date: April 27, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Dina Bonnevie ... Rose Guce

Ariel Rivera ... Aldo Guce

Cherie Gil ... Dr. Almazan

Rachel Ann Wolfe ...

Reb Belleza ... Gunrunner

Deborah Sun ...

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Gil Portes

Story ... Teobaldo R. Guce

Screenplay ... Ricky Lee

Cinematography ... Joe Batac

Production Design ... Marshall Factora

Editing ... Jess Navarro

Musical Direction ... Louie Ocampo

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Why Should We Watch "Juan Tamad at Mr. Shoo-Li sa Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie" This Election Season?

In the 1991 film Juan Tamad at Mr. Shoo-Li sa Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie, political and social maladies which continue to plague the exercise of democracy in the Philippines up to this day are depicted. The official campaign season for the 2025 midterm elections has started, so viewing this movie is highly recommended.

There is a hilarious scene in which Tong-ressman Manhik Manaog (played by Leo Martinez) convened the citizens of the newly-independent country of Lawa-Lawaan. He provided a skewed interpretation of democracy - a government of the people, POOR the people, and BUY the people. This version of democracy still resonates in the Philippine society.

 

The scene unfolded in the following manner: After the Independence Day celebrations, the country faced the challenge of forming a leadership comprising its citizens. Manhik Manaog lectured representatives from various parts of the country about the rudiments of democracy. He explained the political system by interpreting the quote "Democracy is of the people, for the people, and by the people."

With "of the people," Manhik Manaog meant people who, like him, are intelligent (or cunning) enough. He changed "for the people" into "POOR the people." Now comes the "by the people" part: Manhik Manaog replaced "by" with "BUY."

Democracy, essentially in Manhik Manaog's words, is buying the poor people so intelligent (or cunning) officials like him will remain in power.

Meanwhile, Juan Tamad is being hounded by his debtors. In order to pay his debts, the debtors convinced Juan to run in the elections as Tong-ressman. They believe that if Juan wins, he would be able to pay his debts.

Several other themes are reflected in a funny, darkly humorous manner. Guns, goons and gold are still the devices used by the crooked politicians to perpetuate themselves in power. In every election cycle, this kind of politicians is repeatedly elected by the people - perhaps out of fear and the lack of initiative to elevate standards. 

You will laugh at the manner the movie depicts red tape, corruption and government inefficiency.  You will lament that these problems still hinder the path to progress all Filipinos aspire for.

The open-ended ending means that the story is still unfinished. It led me to the thinking that generations of new characters are experiencing and will experience the same chapter of the said maladies. There is still no happy ending in sight to the flawed chapter.

                                                                                                                              

Video Credit: YouTube / TPLP Channel

"Matang Lawin" (Hawk Eyes) Sung by Mar-Vic

While browsing YouTube to watch classic Filipino movies, Matang Lawin (Tagalog: Hawk Eyes) caught my interest. I checked to find out whether this movie is connected to Matanglawin, an educational program hosted by Kim Atienza. 

Matang Lawin turned out to be a 1979 action drama flick starring Ramon Revilla. However, my focus for now is not about the plot but about the similarly titled theme song written by Snaffu Rigor and performed by Mar-Vic. 

Screen Capture: Lea Productions / OctoArts Films / YouTube

Mar-Vic is none other than actor and comedian Vic Sotto, whose full given name is Marvic Valentin. Decades before establishing his popularity and bankability as Bossing and Enteng Kabisote, Vic Sotto started a career as a musician. He also used to be the lead vocalist of the funk rock band VST & Company.

Vic Sotto as MarVic and Enteng Kabisote

(Photo Credit: Vicor Records; M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, and APT Entertainment)  

   

The theme song has been playing back continually through my mind for a long time, so I am sharing the original Tagalog lyrics and my English translation"

Mahirap maging totoo, ang mabuhay nang tama't wasto
Dahil sa pag-api't pagtukso, kasalana'y 'di maiwasan
Malinis man ang mithiin, naghahari pa rin dilim
Mapait ang siyang kabayaran, kung katuwira'y 'di pagbibigyan

Ang buhay sa lupa, sadyang saglit lamang
Sa bawat kapalaran, may sawi at mapalad
May sakim sa kapwa, may talim ang dusa
Sa mata ng lawin, panganib ay 'di lihim

[Interlude]

Malinis man ang mithiin, naghahari pa rin dilim
Mapait ang siyang kabayaran, kung katuwira'y di pagbibigyan
Mahirap man na tanggapin, kabigua'y may lunas pa rin

May pag-asa sa nagdurusa, hatol sa pagsamantala (2x)

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

It's hard to be true, to live properly

Because of oppression and temptation, sin cannot be avoided

Even if the goal is pure, darkness still reigns

The reward might be bitter, if the truth is not given way

Life on earth is indeed only for a moment

In every fate, there are ill-fated and fortunate ones

There is the greedy toward others, suffering has a blade

In the eyes of a hawk, danger is not a secret

[Interlude]

Even if the goal is pure, darkness still reigns

The reward will be bitter, if the truth is not given way

It's hard to accept, but there is still a remedy

There is hope for the afflicted, judgment for exploitation (2x)

  Matang Lawin Full Movie

                 Video Credit: Lea Productions / OctoArts Films / YouTube            

                                           

Movies That Mark 30th Year in March 2025

At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in March 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko…

Kandungan

Isang Kahig … Tatlong Tuka: Mommy Ka Na, Daddy Ka Pa 

Costales

Tapang sa Tapang

Silakbo

Matira ang Matibay

P're Hanggang Sa Huli!

Sa Ngalan ng Pag-Ibig

Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim

Barkada: Walang Atrasan!

Ipaglaban Mo!

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Kahit Butas ng Karayom ... Papasukin Ko (Tagalog: Even the Hole of a Needle ... I Will Enter)

Original Release Date: March 01, 1995

Production Company: Libran Films

MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Sgt. Daniel Torres

Bing Loyzaga ... Rina

Paquito Diaz ... Martin

Roy Alvarez ... Halim

Lito Legaspi ... Lt. Benedicto

Bing Davao    ...    Jake

Caridad Sanchez ... Tinay

Sunshine Dizon ... Teresa

Subas Herrero ... Jacinto Carreon

Luis Gonzales ... Gen. Amador de Guzman

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ronwaldo Reyes and Wilfredo 'Willy' Milan

Screenplay ... Manny Palo and Eddie Romero

Cinematography ... Ver P. Reyes

Production Design ... Doni Gonzales

Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Pat C. Alviz

NOTES:

*** Won for Best Direction at the 1996 ceremony of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards.

*** Kahit Butas ng Karayom ... Papasukin Ko is set in Zamboanga. In 1966, Fernando Poe Jr.'s FPJ Productions released a movie titled Zamboanga. 

Kandungan (Tagalog: Lap)

Original Release Date: March 01, 1995

Production Company: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Rosanna Roces ... Rosita

Gardo Versoza ... Julio

Tonton Gutierrez ... Monchito

Lovely Rivero ... Cynthia

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay ... Mauro Gia Samonte

Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen

Production Design ... Nono Garcia Nebres

Editing ... Ferren Salumbides

Musical Direction ... Benny Medina

Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan

NOTE:

*** First of the two movie collaborations between Rosanna Roces and Gardo Versoza for 1995. The other one is Kirot 2.

Isang Kahig … Tatlong Tuka: Mommy Ka Na, Daddy Ka Pa (Tagalog: One Scratch ... Three Pecks: You Are a Mother, You Are a Father as Well)

Original Release Date: March 08, 1995

Production Company: M-Zet Films and Mahogany Pictures

MAIN CAST

Vic Sotto ... Victor

Dang Cecilio ... Lourdes

Aiza Seguerra ...    Aiza

Charito Solis ... Señora Chayong

Ruby Rodriguez ... Cathy

Rez Cortez ... Kidnapper

Candy Pangilinan ... June

Larry 'Pipoy' Silva ...    Keanu

Yoyong Martirez ... Dodong

Ritchie D'Horsie ...    Reeves

Berting Labra ... Badong (Victor's father-in-law)

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Jun Aristorenas

Screenplay ... Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography ... Max de la Peña

Production Design ... Cesar 'Jojo' Magno

Editing ... Nonoy Santillan

Musical Direction ... Homer Flores

Executive Producers ... Marvic C. Sotto and Victor Villegas

NOTES:

*** The title is a variation of the idiom 'isang kahig, isang tuka' (Tagalog: one scratch, one peck). The idiom is derived from the manner chickens search for food on the ground. It also signifies how the marginalized live hand-to-mouth in order to survive. 

In the movie, single parent Victor (one scratch) earns just enough to support his three children (three pecks): Aiza, Nika, and Aya.

***In a sequence, Victor talks to Aiza after he got laid off from his job. Assuring that he will find ways to support his children, Victor shared to his daughter a quote that continues to resonate, "Kapag ikaw ay ipinanganak na mahirap, hindi mo kasalanan. Pero kapag namatay ka nang mahirap, kasalanan mo." (Tagalog: "If you are born poor, it’s not your mistake. But if you die poor, it’s your mistake.")

*** Ozone Disco Club was acknowledged in the end credits. A year later, a fire broke out inside Ozone Disco. Leaving at least 162 people dead, the disaster is acknowledged as the worst fire in Philippine history. 

Costales

Original Release Date: March 08, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Edu Manzano ... Capt. Daniel Costales

Chuck Perez ... Benito

Monsour Del Rosario ... Don Peter Cortez

Anthony Alonzo ... Capt. Tony Atienza

Sunshine Cruz ... Minda Costales

Gretchen Barretto ... Beth

Robert Arevalo ... Col. Ruiz

Odette Khan ... Ms. Gordo

Nonie Buencamino ... Lt. David

Ronnie Lazaro ... Kidnapper

Jess Lapid Jr. ... Head of Kidnappers

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Jose N. Carreon and Toto Natividad

Story ... Dave Veridiano

Screenplay ... Amado Lacuesta and Henry Nadong

Cinematography ... Rey De Leon

Production Design ... Randy Gamier and Boyet Ocampo

Editing ... Rogelio Salvador

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTE:

*** As of March 2025, one of the five movies in which Edu Manzano is credited as a producer: supervising producer in 1992's Alyas Boy Kano (Tagalog: Alias American Boy) and 1993's Lt. Madarang: Iginuhit sa Dugo (Tagalog: Drawn with Blood); line producer in 1994's Ismael Zacarias, 1995's Costales, and 1996's Sa Kamay ng Batas (Tagalog: In the Hand of Law).

Silakbo (Tagalog: Frenzy)

Original Release Date: March 15, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Alice Dixson ... Barbara 'Bang' Briones

Anjanette Abayari ... Tin Roman

Marjorie Barretto ... Cherry Acosta

Joko Diaz ... Rudy

Cesar Montano ... Andy Gil

Robert Arevalo ... Greg Macaspac

Rey Avellana ... David Natividad

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Joel C. Lamangan

Story and Screenplay ... Roy Iglesias

Cinematography ... George Tutanes

Production Design ... Manny Morfe

Editing ... Edgardo Vinarao

Musical Direction ... Willy Cruz

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Tapang sa Tapang (Tagalog: Courage to Courage)

Original Release Date: March 15, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Lito Lapid ... Dante Parcon

Cynthia Luster ... Jane Nakamoto

Jess Lapid Jr. ... Kupido

Mansueto Velasco ... Ador

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Jeffrey Chan

Bob Soler ... Albert

Dick Israel ... Rodson

Ruel Vernal ... Lleva

Philip Gamboa ... Mendoza

Ernie Forte ... Forte

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Story and Screenplay ... Jerry O. Tirazona

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Vic Anao

Production Design ... Noel Luna

Editing ... Tony Sy

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio

NOTE:

*** Originally titled Laban Kung Laban (Tagalog: Opposed If Opposed), but there was already a similarly titled action-drama film that was released in 1986.

*** Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco, a boxing gold medalist at the 1994 Asian Games, was introduced in this movie.

Matira ang Matibay (Tagalog: The Strong Survive)

Original Release Date: March 15, 1995

Production Company: Omni Films International

MAIN CAST

Ronnie Ricketts ... Boyet

Cynthia Khan ... Mai Lei

Melanie Marquez ... Natasia

Anthony Alonzo ... Gang Boss

Philip Ko ... Natasia

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Philip Ko, Teddy Chua, and Artemio Marquez

Story and Screenplay ... Mike Cassey and Rey Atalia

Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Editing ... Francis J. Vinarao

Musical Direction ... Ringgo Marquez

Executive Producers ... Frederick Timothy Yui Dee and Mimilanie M. Dee

P're Hanggang Sa Huli! (Tagalog: Buddy Until the End!)

Original Release Date: March 22, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla ... Brando del Valle

Andrew E. ... Cooper Guerrero

Mat Ranillo III ... De Joya

Daniel Fernando ... Waldo

Donita Rose ... Andrea

Angelu De Leon ... Jing Jing

Charlene Gonzales ... Jessica

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Story ... Mario Cariño

Screenplay ... Robinhood Padilla and Roger Fuentebella

Cinematography ... Joe Batac and Caloy Salcedo

Production Design ... Judy Lou De Pio

Editing ... Rene Tala

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Sa Ngalan ng Pag-Ibig (Tagalog: In the Name of Love)

Original Release Date: March 22, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Christopher De Leon ... Spanky

Lorna Tolentino ... Mae

Alma Concepcion ... Donna

Chuck Perez ... Arman

Lito Pimentel ... Security Guard - Condominium

Daniel Figueroa ... Dante

Luz Valdez ... Mrs. Moran / Office Secretary

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Maryo J. Delos Reyes

Screenplay ... Raquel Villavicencio and Wali Ching

Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta

Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman

Editing ... George Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTE:

*** TAGLINE: What God has put together, let no other woman set apart.

Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim (Tagalog: Even If I Am a Black Sheep)

Original Release Date: March 22, 1995

Production Company: El Niño Films

MAIN CAST

John Regala ... Jun Esteban

Cherry Pie Picache ... Mike

Robert Arevalo ... Roberto

Dan Fernandez ... Gardo

Liza Lorena ... Eliza

Melissa Mendez ... Elvira

Beverly Vergel ...    Doctora

Sylvia Sanchez    ...    Vanessa Roldan

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Cesar SB Abella

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ...    Alfonso Alvarez

Editing ... Tony Sy

Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos

NOTE:

*** In a scene, Jun's sidekicks mentioned the titles of a few Filipino action movies upon seeing Mike wearing a dress: Masahol Pa sa Hayop, Iukit Mo sa Bala, and Kahit Butas ng Karayom ... Papasukin Ko. 

Barkada: Walang Atrasan! (Tagalog: Friends: No Retreat!)

Original Release Date: March 29, 1995

Production Company: OctoArts Films

MAIN CAST

Jeric Raval ... Guiller

Zoren Legaspi ... Alvin

Ogie Alcasid ... Miniong

Keempee De Leon ... Jojo

Hero Bautista ... Carlo

Jan Rivera ... Bimbo

Paul Yllana ... Paul

Sunshine Cruz ... Cindy

Jennifer Mendoza ... Kelly

Jenette Fernando ... Alex

Lailani Navarro ... Lani

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Junn P. Cabreira

Screenplay ... Lito Mena

Cinematography ... Rudy Diño

Production Design ... Do Cadapan

Editing ... Segundo Ramos

Musical Direction ... Jesse Lasaten

Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad

Kapag May Katwiran ... Ipaglaban Mo! The Movie (Tagalog: If It Is Reasonable ... Fight for It!)

Original Release Date: March 29, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Chin Chin Gutierrez ... Gilda

Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Maria

Nida Blanca ... Magdalena

Gina Alajar ... Atty. Lilia Manalang

Elizabeth Oropesa ... Feliza

Ronaldo Valdez ... Rosendo

Ricky Davao ... Allan

Joel Torre ... Daniel

Cris Daluz    ...    Court Judge

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Screenplay ... Ricardo Lee

Cinematography ... Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design ... Merlito 'Len' Santos

Editing ... Jess Navarro

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTES:

*** Based on a television public service and advocacy-driven legal drama anthology show hosted by Atty. Jose C. Sison.

*** Known to international audiences as Redeem Her Honor, the movie has two distinct segments. Both segments tackle real-life criminal cases of rape.