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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Fifty Editions of the Metro Manila Film Festival

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority.

Except for its first edition in 1975, the MMFF runs from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year.

Movie theaters show only films that are approved by the MMFF's jurors during the course of the festival.

As the MMFF marks its fiftieth edition this year, let us recall the official entries that have been selected for the much-awaited event since 1975.



A variation of the MMFF logo (1975 - 2009)

MMFF logo (2010 - 2016)

MMFF logo (2016 - present)


1st Metro Manila Festival (a.k.a. 1st Metropolitan Film Festival)
September 21, 1975 to September 30, 1975

Alat!
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Kapitan Kulas
Karugtong ang Kahapon
Postcards from China
Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating



2nd Metro Manila Film Festival (a.k.a. 1976 Filipino Film Festival)
December 25, 1976 to January 3, 1977

Barok 
Dateline Chicago: Arrest the Nurse Killer
Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon
Insiang
The Interceptors
Kisame Street
Makahiya at Talahib           
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo           
Puede Ako, Puwede Ka Pa Ba
The Rebel Hunter (True-to-Life Story of Brig. Gen. Romeo Gatan)



3rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 24, 1977 to January 2, 1978

Babae ... Ngayon at Kailanman
Bakya Mo Neneng
Banta ng Kahapon
Mga Bilanggong Birhen
Burlesk Queen
Inay
Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw



4th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1978 to January 3, 1979

Atsay
Garrote: Jai Alai King
Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte
Jack n'Jill of the Third Kind
The Jess Lapid Story
Katawang Alabok
Kid Kaliwete
Rubia Servios
Salonga



5th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1979 to January 3, 1980

Alabok na Ginto
Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan
Bugoy
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
Kadete
Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe
Modelong Tanso
Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila



6th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1980 to January 3, 1981

Basag
Bona
Brutal
Dang-Dong
Kape't Gatas
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Langis at Tubig
Ang Panday
Taga sa Panahon
Tembong



7th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1981 to January 3, 1982

Ang Babae sa Ulog
Indio
Init O' Lamig
Kamlon
Kapitan Kidlat
Karma
Kisapmata
Pagbabalik ng Panday
Rock n' Roll
Tropang Bulilit



8th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1982 to January 3, 1983

The Cute ... The Sexy n' the Tiny
Desire
Haplos
Himala
Magindanao
Moral
Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko
Tulisan ng Pasong Musang



9th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1983 to January 3, 1984

Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing
Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
D'Godson
Gunfighter
Hot Property
Karnal
Over My Dead Body
Tengteng De Sarapen



10th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1984 to January 3, 1985

Alapaap
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo
Bukas ... May Pangarap
Bulaklak sa City Jail
Idol
Misteryo sa Tuwa
Muntinlupa
Ang Panday IV: Ika- Apat na Aklat
Shake, Rattle & Roll



11th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1985 to January 3, 1986

Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?
Boboy Tibayan: Tigre ng Cavite
Bomba Arienda
God … Save Me!
Hee Man: Master of None
I Can't Stop Loving You
Menudo at Pandesal
The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter
Oks na Oks Partner
Paradise Inn



12th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1986 to January 3, 1987

Bagets Gang
Bangkay Mo Akong Hahakbangan
Captain Barbell
Halimaw
Payaso
Salamangkero: The Magician
Tuklaw



13th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1987 to January 3, 1988

1+1=12+1 (Cheaper by the Dozen)
Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon)
Anak Badjao
Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay
Olongapo ... The Great American Dream
The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez



14th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1988 to January 3, 1989

Agila ng Maynila
Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles - Enforcer: Ativan Gang
Itanong Mo sa Buwan
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?
Patrolman
Pik Pak Boom



15th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1989 to January 3, 1990

Ang Bukas ay Akin (Langit ay Uusig)
Imortal
Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw ... Babaha ng Dugo!
Last Two Minutes
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki
Tupang Itim



16th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1990 to January 3, 1991

Ama ... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
Baril Ko ... Ang Uusig!
Espadang Patpat
Shake, Rattle & Roll II        
Tumakbo Ka ... Hanggang May Lupa



17th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1991 to January 3, 1992

Contreras Gang
Darna
Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
Magdalena S. Palacol Story
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Shake, Rattle & Roll III



18th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1992 to January 3, 1993

Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
Engkanto
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV      
Takbo ... Talon ... Tili!!!



19th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1993 to January 3, 1994

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas
Gaano Kita Kamahal
Inay
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
May Minamahal
Pusoy Dos



20th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1994 to January 3, 1995

Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo
Lucas Abelardo
Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!
Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
Shake, Rattle & Roll V       
Wanted: Perfect Father



21st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1995 to January 3, 1996

Dahas           
Father en Son
Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban
Isko: Adventures in Animasia
Magic Kombat
Muling Umawit ang Puso



22nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1996 to January 3, 1997

Aring King King: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka ... Oras Mo Na!
Kahit Kailan: Love Forgives
Magic Temple
Rubberman: Up, Up and Away!
Trudis Liit



23rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1997 to January 3, 1998

Adarna: The Mythical Bird
Anak ng Bulkan
Babae
Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
Nasaan ang Puso
Padre Kalibre



24th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1998 to January 3, 1999

Babae sa Bintana
Hiwaga ng Panday
Jose Rizal
Kasal-kasalan Sakalan
Puso ng Pasko
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo



25th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 1999 to January 3, 2000

Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Esperanza: The Movie
Muro-Ami
Pepeng Agimat
Sa Piling ng Aswang



26th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2000 to January 3, 2001

Deathrow
Markova: Comfort Gay
Ping Lacson: Super Cop
Spirit Warriors
Sugatang Puso
Tanging Yaman



27th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2001 to January 3, 2002

Bagong Buwan
Bahay ni Lola
Di Kita Ma-Reach
Hubog
Susmaryosep! Four Fathers
Tatarin
Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure



28th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2002 to January 10, 2003

FIRST BATCH

Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo
Ang Alamat ng Lawin
Dekada '70
Home Along da Riber
Hula Mo ... Huli Ko
Lapu-Lapu
Mano Po

 
SECOND BATCH

Lastikman
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut



29th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004

FIRST BATCH

Captain Barbell
Crying Ladies
Fantastic Man
Filipinas
Homecoming           
Malikmata
Mano Po II: My Home

 
SECOND BATCH

Bridal Shower
Gagamboy



30th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2004 to January 5, 2005
 
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend
Lastikman: Unang Banat
Mano Po III: My Love
Panaghoy sa Suba
Sigaw
So Happy Together
Spirit of the Glass



31st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2005 to January 7, 2006

FIRST BATCH

Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Kutob
Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
Mulawin: The Movie           
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5   
Terrorist Hunter

 
SECOND BATCH

Blue Moon
Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko!
Mourning Girls



32nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2006 to January 7, 2007

Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Ligalig
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Matakot Ka sa Karma
Shake, Rattle and Roll 8   
Super Noypi
Tatlong Baraha
Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh



33rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2007 to January 7, 2008
 
FIRST BATCH

Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend
Katas ng Saudi
Resiklo
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9


SECOND BATCH

Anak ng Kumander
Banal
Desperadas



34th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009

Baler
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia
Desperadas 2
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure
Magkaibigan
One Night Only
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat



35th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2009 to January 7, 2010

Ang Darling Kong Aswang
I Love You, Goodbye
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Ang Panday
Shake, Rattle & Roll XI
Wapakman



36th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2010 to January 7, 2011
 
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
Dalaw
Father Jejemon
Rosario
RPG Metanoia
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)



37th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012
 
Enteng ng Ina Mo
My House Husband: Ikaw Na!
Ang Panday 2
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Segunda Mano
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow



38th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2012 to January 8, 2013

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic
One More Try
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion
Sisterakas
Sosy Problems
The Strangers
Thy Womb



39th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2013 to January 7, 2014
 
10,000 Hours
Boy Golden
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Kaleidoscope World           
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
My Little Bossings
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay
Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir



40th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2014 to January 7, 2015
 
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
English Only, Please
Feng Shui 2
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect
My Big Bossing
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV



41st Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2015 to January 7, 2016

All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Beauty and the Bestie
Buy Now, Die Later
Haunted Mansion
Honor Thy Father
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Nilalang
#Walang Forever



42nd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2016 to January 7, 2017
 
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
Die Beautiful
Kabisera
Oro
Saving Sally
Seklusyon
Sunday Beauty Queen
Vince & Kath & James



43rd Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2017 to January 7, 2018

All of You
Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad
Meant to Beh
Ang Panday
Deadma Walking
Haunted Forest
Ang Larawan
Siargao



44th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2018 to January 7, 2019
 
Aurora
Fantastica
The Girl in the Orange Dress
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Mary, Marry Me
One Great Love
Otlum
Rainbow's Sunset



45th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2019 to January 7, 2020

Miracle in Cell No. 7           
Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity
The Mall, The Merrier
Sunod
3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!
Culion
Mindanao
Write About Love



46th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2020 to January 8, 2021

Coming Home
Fan Girl
Isa Pang Bahaghari
Magikland
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim
Pakboys Takusa
Suarez: The Healing Priest
Tagpuan
The Boy Foretold by the Stars
The Missing



47th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2021 to January 7, 2022

A Hard Day
Big Night!
Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Kun Maupay Man it Panahon
Love at First Stream
Nelia
The Exorsis



48th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2022 to January 7, 2023
 
Labyu with an Accent
Nanahimik ang Gabi
Partners in Crime
My Teacher
Deleter
Family Matters
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
My Father, Myself



49th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024

Family of Two
Kampon
Penduko
Rewind
Becky & Badette
Broken Hearts Trip
Firefly
GomBurZa
Mallari
When I Met You in Tokyo



50th Metro Manila Film Festival
December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025

And the Breadwinner Is...
Green Bones
Himala, Isang Musikal
The Kingdom
Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital
Topakk
Hold Me Close
My Future You
Uninvited
Espantaho

Friday, October 18, 2024

"Tigre ng Mindanao" (Tiger of Mindanao)

Tigre ng Mindanao (Tagalog: Tiger of Mindanao) is a 1994 action-drama film directed by Noli Salvador and Jerry Tirazona. Based on a story by Randy Santos and a screenplay by Jerry Tirazona, the film was produced by Buffalo Bill Films International. The film follows the story of Manuel Verano Jr., an engineer who entered the military service after a series of injustices.




PLOT

The film begins with establishing shots of hills, rice fields and fish ponds that showcase the abundance of natural resources in Mindanao. Right after the opening credits, there were some men overlooking a wide expanse of land.

One of them declares that the property will soon to be under the ownership of Mayor Galvez (Roldan Aquino). Blueprints of the said property are then handed over by an architect to the mayor, who plans to build a subdivision and a shopping complex.

On a beach, three of the mayor's cohorts are having a drinking spree. They ogle at a lady coming out of the water. The woman, named Monica (Cristina Gonzales), is approaching a man taking shelter under a makeshift hut. This man is Engineer Manuel Verano Jr. (Jess Sanchez), her fiancé. Manuel singled-handedly beat the inebriated trio that harassed Monica. 

The town is plagued with violence. Three men assassinated a passerby they had addressed as Kapitan (village chieftain). The noise from the gunshots caught the attention of Captain Mario (Jess Lapid Jr.) and Sergeant Romano (Nick Romano), who happened to be sharing a meal at an open-air eatery. They killed the gunmen in a shootout.

Monica's mother (Perla Bautista) is complaining to Monica that Mayor Galvez pressures them to sell their family's land to him. Monica expressed worry that the mayor does not stop until he gets what he wants.

At the Verano residence, Manuel Sr. (Bert Olivar) and Manuel Jr. agreed that they will not sell their property to the mayor. Lando (Derick Hizon), the younger son, told his brother that he and his father can manage.

The father told him to focus on his studies instead. Unbeknownst to Manuel Sr., Lando had impregnated his girlfriend Naida (Isabel Granada).

Manuel visited Monica in her house and informed her that he is going back to the construction site in Polomolok the next morning. He will come back after a month to prepare for their wedding.

Captain Mario, Monica's brother, arrived and greeted Manuel. During a brief chat, it was revealed that Manuel originally wished to become a soldier. As an obedient son, Manuel pursued a career in engineering to heed his father's wish.

Near the construction site, a group of soldiers led by Colonel Sacramento (Tony Ferrer) got entangled in a crossfire with rebels. Manuel admiringly observed the encounter from afar using his surveying tripod. Right after the encounter, Manuel greeted the victorious military leader. He called Colonel Sacramento his "idol."

In the aftermath of another clash between soldiers and rebels, Manuel exchanged pleasantries with an unnamed sergeant (George Estregan Jr. in a guest role). The latter informed Manuel that Colonel Sacramento has been promoted to the rank of a general.

A convoy of vehicles made a surprise visit to Mayor Galvez's house. It carried General Sacramento, who is revealed to be a corrupt ally of the mayor. The general's retinue is led by right-hand man Rigor (Romy Diaz) and a certain Major Sta. Maria.

General Sacramento provided the mayor with rogue insurgents under his employ, so that he can terrorize continue his reign of terror over the people. Rigor introduced these bandits, who have peculiar names such as Kojak, Kumander Aswang, Bondying, and Dodong Putol of Romblon.

Meanwhile, the chief of municipal police and some of the mayor's henchmen are coercing Monica's mother to sell the property for 150,000 pesos. She was adamant, only to change her mind after one of the henchmen tried to stab Monica.

Manuel Sr. remained unshaken, much to Mayor Galvez's dismay. The mayor was so disappointed that he vented his ire on the chief of police, who got slapped on the face. General Sacramento offered to help and asked Rigor to take charge in solving the mayor's problem.

Manuel took a bus to go home (with the song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" playing in the background). He was attending the wedding of Lando and Naida. On Mayor Galvez's behest, Kumander Aswang and the rest of Sacramento's bandits massacred almost everyone in the wedding reception. 

Manuel Sr., Lando and Naida were among the casualties. A few days later at the cemetery, the lone eyewitness to the bloodshed approached Manuel and suggested for him to seek help from the authorities.

Monica and her family took refuge in the house of Uncle Ponso (Pons de Guzman). Captain Mario got upset because Monica and their mother did not inform him about the incident. With the help of a few of his men, a vengeful Captain Mario broke into the mayor's house and forcibly retrieved the document.

Captain Mario told Manuel to consider entering the military service, since the latter's childhood dream was to become a soldier. Six months later, Manuel is already accepted into the service with the rank of lieutenant. 

A montage showcased Manuel's exploits during the counterinsurgency efforts. His acts of valor earned him the moniker Tigre ng Mindanao (Tiger of Mindanao). Captain Mario asked Lieutenant Verano to embark on a secret mission to weed out the corrupt elements in their hometown. Manuel saw this an opportunity to take revenge on the people who killed his father and brother.

Although Manuel succeeded in eliminating some of these elements, Monica was kidnapped by the others. Manuel broke into General Sacramento's lair alone, but was captured by Rigor's men. General Sacramento convinced him to join the gang.

Manuel's refusal was reciprocated with acts of torture. Two of General Sacramento's bandits tried to execute Manuel, but a concealed knife in his boots enabled him to reverse the dire situation. While trying to escape, Manuel was shot by one of the bandits and fell into a river. 

From a distant river bank, Sergeant Romano saw and rescued an unconscious Manuel. Later in the hospital, the soldiers assigned to Manuel's security detail were flirting with the nurses. Manuel regained his consciousness and eluded the distracted soldiers.

Manuel proceeded to the house where the kidnappers brought Monica. The soldiers, led by Captain Mario, were also on their way to this place. They gunned down all the kidnappers.

However, Monica was shot by one of the kidnappers and died on Manuel's arms. Captain Mario came too late and was left grief-stricken about the fate of his sister. Manuel left in a nonchalant manner.

Still physically weakened by the events, Manuel wandered into a rebel camp. One of the rebels, Ka Lita (Chai Romero), nursed him back to health. Despite his ideological differences with the rebel leader (Dan Fernandez), Manuel became a rebel himself to fulfill his quest for justice.

Captain Mario (Jess Lapid Jr.) and Manuel Verano (Jess Sanchez)

Photo Credit: Cinema One / Buffalo Bill Films Interational /  YouTube

Captain Mario informed his men regarding Manuel's AWOL status. General Sacramento asked Major Sta. Maria to communicate with a certain Kumander Brix. Brix and his fellow rogue insurgents were supposed to kill Manuel, but they were slain by Manuel instead. Manuel later finally took revenge on Kumander Aswang and company.

Captain Mario tried to arrest Manuel for putting law on his hands. Their heated discussion about inequality and rule of law did not end favorably. Manuel proceeded to take revenge on Mayor Galvez. Captain Mario and his men followed him. One by one, Captain Mario and Manuel killed their adversaries. 

In the final confrontation, General Sacramento fell onto the ground after getting shot by Manuel. Captain Mario's arrival at the scene distracted Manuel, allowing General Sacramento to shoot Manuel. Captain Mario then shot General Sacramento. A wounded Manuel surrendered. He agreed to be taken to the camp to answer for his offenses against military code of conduct.



Friday, October 11, 2024

Lyrics from "Mga Awiting Batibot," Part 1: "Kung Gusto Mong Sumaya" and "Abakada sa Awit at Senyas"

A few weeks ago, we posted an article about the television soundtrack Mga Awiting Batibot.

The following will be part of a series of companion articles, each individually focusing on selected tracks

The original Filipino lyrics, an English translation, and a few notes are provided in each article.

For this article, the focus will be on the songs Kung Gusto Mong Sumaya (Tagalog: If You Want to Have Fun) and Abakada sa Awit at Senyas (Tagalog: Alphabet in Song and Gestures).


Photo Credit: Wazzup Pilipinas


Kung Gusto Mong Sumaya (Tagalog: If You Want to Have Fun)


Kung gusto mong sumaya, kung gusto mong sumigla

Igalaw mo (4x), igalaw ang iyong ulo

Kung gusto mong sumaya, kung gusto mong sumigla

Igalaw mo (4x), igalaw ang iyong paa

Kung gusto mong sumaya, kung gusto mong sumigla

Igalaw mo (4x),  igalaw mo ang mga kamay

Kung gusto mong sumaya, kung gusto mong sumigla

Igalaw mo (4x), igalaw buong katawan mo



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


If you want to have fun, if you want to be energetic

Move your (4x), move your head

If you want to have fun, if you want to be energetic

Move your (4x), move your feet

If you want to have fun, if you want to be energetic

Move your (4x), move your hands

If you want to have fun, if you want to be energetic

Move your (4x), move your whole body



Abakada sa Awit at Senyas (Tagalog: Alphabet in Song and Gestures).


Halina't pag-aralan, itong abakada

Bigkasin ninyo at isesenyas ko

A ... B ... K ... D ... E

Ituloy na natin, sa awit tapusin

Ang abakada, kaydali pala

G ... H ... I ... L ... M

Sa senyas pala ay kayang-kaya

Na makanta ang abakada

N ... NG ... O ... P ... R

Ituloy na natin, sa awit tapusin

Ang abakada, kaydali pala

S ... T ... U ... W ... Y

Kaysarap awitin, abakada natin

Kung may sumesenyas at may bumibigkas



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


Come and let's study, this alphabet

Pronounce and I will gesure

A ... B ... K ... D ... E

Let's continue, end it with song

The alphabet, so easy indeed

G ... H ... I ... L ... M

With gestures by the way, you can really do 

To sing the alphabet

N ... NG ... O ... P ... R

Let's continue, end it with song

The alphabet, so easy indeed

S ... T ... U ... W ... Y


NOTES:

In 1939, the Abakada alphabet was adopted for the Tagalog-based Wikang Pambansa (now Filipino).

When enumerating each consonant in the "indigenized" Latin alphabet, it is always pronounced with an ⟨-a⟩ suffix. For instance, "ba", "ka", etc. This approach is also the foundation for the nomenclature of the Abakada alphabet.

In 1987, the Abakada alphabet has since been superseded by the adoption of the Filipino alphabet. The Filipino alphabet has additional eight letters and repositioned letter K.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in October 2024

At least nine Filipino movies were released in theaters in October 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.


Si Ayala at si Zobel
Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo
Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba?
Separada
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Ging, Gang, Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You, Daddy
Batang Lansangan
Talahib at Rosas



Details of each mentioned title follow.


Si Ayala at si Zobel

Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: OctoArts Films


MAIN CAST

Anjo Yllana    ...    Ayala
Ogie Alcasid    ...    Zobel
Babalu    ...    Soriano
Janet Arnaiz    ...    Jannet
Jennifer Mendoza    ...    Jenny
Kier Legaspi    ...    Carlo
Michael V.    ...    Keempee
Nova Villa    ...    Lilit Chunin


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Junn P. Cabreira
Screenplay    ...    Mike Tan
Cinematography    ...    Rudy Dino
Production Design    ...    Rolly Bernardo
Editing    ...    Segundo Ramos
Musical Direction    ...    Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producer    ...    Orly R. Ilacad


NOTES:

*** The title characters are apparently inspired by Zobel de Ayala, the surname of one of the wealthiest families in the country. According to Forbes, Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his family are ranked eighth in the Philippines' 50 Richest. This aspect of the movie foreshadows a rags-to-riches plot. 





Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iiwan (Tagalog: No Trace Will Be Left)

Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: First Films


MAIN CAST

Ian Veneracion ... Pedrito Mangsakay
Andy Poe    ...    Capt. Briones
Cristina Gonzales    ...    Charing
Beth Tamayo    ...    Jennifer
Karen Timbol    ...    Torres
Dick Israel    ...    Sarmiento
Subas Herrero    ...    Jose
Perla Bautista    ...    Caridad
Michael Alano    ...    Santos
Mikee Villanueva    ...    Nurse


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screenplay    ...    Erwin T. Lanado
Cinematography    ...    Rosendo Buenaseda
Production Design    ...    Nesty Ramirez
Editing    ...    Rogelio Salvador
Musical Direction    ...    Marita Manuel
Executive Producer    ...    Eddie Chua and Roy Chua





The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (Tagalog: Hoping for Your Forgiveness)

Original Release Date: October 05, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Gelli De Belen    ...    Sarah Jane
Richard Gomez    ...    Bong
Jomari Yllana    ...    Francis
Karla Estrada    ...    Armie
Melissa Mendez    ...    Lisa
Ogie Diaz    ...    Don
Monti Tirasol    ...    Jet
Candy Pangilinan    ...    Regina
Jun Palatiao    ...    Isanay
Robert Aviles    ...    Robert
Juan Flavier    ...    himself
Sarah Jane Salazar    ...    as herself
Justo C. Justo    ...    as himself
Al Tantay    ...    Roland


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Maryo J. Delos Reyes
Story        Justo C. Justo
Screenplay    ...    Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography    ...    Charlie Peralta
Production Design    ...    Benjie De Guzman and Tata Esteban
Editing    ...    George Jarlego
Musical Direction    ...    Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer    ...    Lily Monteverde


NOTES:

*** In 1994, Sarah Jane Salazar became the second Filipino to go public with HIV. The first one was Dolzura Cortez, whose life story had been made into the 1993 film Dahil Mahal Kita (Tagalog: Because I Love You: The Dolzura Cortez Story).





Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? (Tagalog: I Love You, Do You Believe?)

Original Release Date: October 12, 1994
Production Company: MovieArts Inc. and Aries Vision Productions


MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla ... Carlos / Billy
Ruffa Gutierrez ... Gemma
Charito Solis ... Chayong
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Marco
Jaclyn Jose ... Olga
Amado Cortez ... Mario
Dan Alvaro ... Alvaro
Ramon Christopher ... Boogie
Gabriel Romulo ... Romulo


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Gene 'Bo' Palomo
Screenplay    ...    Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Production Design    ...    Tito Macatunggal
Editing    ...    Rene Tala
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer    ...    Inday Badiday


NOTES:

*** Inday Badiday, the executive producer, was more popularly known as a television talk show host. Gene 'Bo' Palomo, the director, was her life partner.





Separada (Tagalog: Separated)
 
Original Release Date: October 12, 1994
Production Company: Star Cinema


MAIN CAST

Maricel Soriano    ...    Melissa
Edu Manzano    ...    Dodie
Sharmaine Arnaiz    ...    Sandy
AiAi Delas Alas    ...    Cookie
Teresa Loyzaga    ...    Benny
Patrick Garcia    ...    Vincent
Angelica Panganiban    ...    Jenny
Eddie Rodriguez    ...    Melissa's Father
Liza Lorena    ...    Carmela
Lani Mercado    ...    Susan


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Chito S. Roño
Screenplay    ...    Ricardo Lee and Tessie Tomas
Cinematography    ...    Joe Batac
Production Design    ...    Ernest Santiago
Editing    ...    Joe Solo
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers    ...    Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Monteverde


NOTES:

*** The movie marks the first collaboration between lead stars Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano after the annulment of their marriage. They maintain friendly relations.

*** Maricel Soriano plays the role of Melissa Neri, an advertising executive. The co-writer, actress Tessie Tomas, used to work in the advertising industry.

*** Dance group StreetBoys are featured in a scene depicting a television commercial shoot. Chito S. Roño is the founder of StreetBoys.     




Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas (Tagalog: You Have to Eat More Rice)

Original Release Date: October 19, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Eddie Garcia    ...    Digoy
Rustom Padilla    ...    Jude
Gloria Diaz    ...    Azon
Michelle Aldana    ...    Monette
Paquito Diaz    ...    Maj. Montero
Luz Valdez    ...    Monette's Mother
Jimmy Fabregas    ...     Monette's Father


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Jun Aristorenas
Story and Screenplay    ...    Amado Lacuesta
Cinematography    ...    Johnny Araojo
Production Design    ...    Ronnie Cruz and Jojo Magno
Editing    ...    Rene Tala
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer    ...    Vic Del Rosario Jr.


NOTES:

*** The opening credits of this 1994 feature stores that sell rice for as low as 14 pesos per kilogram. As of September 2024, average prices range from 49 to 60 pesos per kilogram. 





Ging, Gang, Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You, Daddy

Original Release Date: October 20, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Manilyn Reynes    ...    Star
Romnick Sarmenta    ...    Bong
Jimmy Santos    ...    Tatay Rudolf
Gina Pareño    ...    Nanay Bella
Nanette Inventor    ...    Doña Tiny
Jackie Forster    ...    Trixie
Sharon Bustamante    ...    Cindy
Eric Fructuoso    ...    Emil
Joey Marquez    ...    Don Arnaldo / King Arthur
Patricia Ann Roque    ...    Patricia


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Manny Castañeda
Story and Screenplay    ...    Joel Mercado, Jillmer Dy, and Wali Ching
Cinematography    ...    Ricardo Jacinto
Production Design    ...    Monching Escobar
Editing    ...    Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego and Efren Jarlego
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer    ...    Lily Monteverde





Batang Lansangan (Tagalog: Street Child)

Original Release Date: October 26, 1994
Production Company: Moviestars Productions


MAIN CAST

Ronnie Ricketts    ...    Rodrigo
Raymond Bagatsing    ...    Raffy
Efren Reyes Jr.    ...    Tomas Grano
Sheila Ysrael    ...    Maricris
Sunshine Cruz    ...    Perly
Bob Soler    ...    Coun. Centeno
Romy Diaz    ...    Pusoy
Janice Jurado    ...    Delia
Dinky Doo Jr.    ...    Estong
Carol Dauden    …     Alice
Ricky Rellosa    ...    Peping Hapon
Mon Tulfo    ...    Selmo


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Leonardo L. Garcia
Story ... Cora A. Cristol
Screenplay    ...    Gerry Tirazona
Cinematography    ...    Baltazar Dauz
Production Design    ...    Jonathan Gabriel
Editing    ...    Ruben Natividad
Musical Direction    ...    Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer    ...    Victor Villegas


NOTES:

*** Mon Tulfo, a journalist, is introduced in this movie. He plays the role of a barangay chairman.





Talahib at Rosas (Tagalog: Tall Grass and Roses)

Original Release Date: October 26, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Cesar Montano    ...    Jacob Villapando
Anjanette Abayari    ...    Abba Jalandoni
Dante Rivero    ...    Col. Conde
Albert Martinez    ...    Mayor Jake Jalandoni
Bembol Roco    ...    Kumander Baleleng
Ramon Christopher    ...    Jamil


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas
Story and Screenplay    ...    Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography    ...    Ver Dauz
Production Design    ...    Sonny Valencia
Editing    ...    Renato De Leon
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer    ...    Vic Del Rosario


NOTES:

*** Albert Martinez and Cesar Montano played the role of national hero Jose Rizal in movies that were released in 1997 and 1998. Incidentally, the director is also named Jose.