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Monday, November 18, 2024

Lyrics from "Mga Awiting Batibot," Part 2: "Umihip Tulad ng Hangin" and "Bangkang Papel "

 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 particular tracks in the album.

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

For this article, the focus is on the songs Umihip Tulad ng Hangin (Tagalog: Blow Like the Wind) and Bangkang Papel (Tagalog: Paper Boat)


Photo Credit: Krazykyle - The Filipino Picker / Facebook

Umihip Tulad ng Hangin (Tagalog: Blow Like the Wind


Umihip tulad ng hangin, mahinang ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Umihip tulad ng hangin, malakas na ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Hangin ay kaibigan, umihip nang marahan

Ngunit ang hangin kung minsan, malakas at maingay

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Malakas ang hangin, kaibigan

Umihip tulad ng hangin, mahinang ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Umihip tulad ng hangin, malakas na ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


Blow like the wind, slight blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

Blow like the wind, strong blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

The wind is a friend, blowing gently

But the wind is sometimes, strong and noisy

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

The wind is strong, my friend

Blow like the wind, slight blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

Blow like the wind, strong blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind



Bangkang Papel (Tagalog: Paper Boat)


Pagkatapos ng ulan, paligid ay pagmasdan

At sa ating bakuran, may naipong tubig-ulan

Tubig-ulan, tubig-ulan, may naipong tubig-ulan

Kaya't kumuha ng papel, itupi-tupi ito

Ayan, bangkang papel

Makapaglalaro ako

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, gumawa tayo ng bangkang papel

Halika na, halina, palutangin na natin

Sa ibabaw ng tubig, bangka ay pagalawin

May malaki, mas malaki ... at may pinakamalaki

Tabi! Lakasan ang ihip

Unahan-unahan tayo

Habulin mo ang bangka ko, habulin ko ang sa iyo

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, kaytulin ng bangkang papel

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, kaytulin ng bangkang papel



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


After the rains, observe the surroundings

In our backyard, there is accumulated rainwater

Rainwater, rainwater, there is accumulated rainwater

So get a piece paper, and fold it repeatedly

There, a paper boat

I can play

Paper boat, paper boat, let's make a paper boat

Come now, let's go, let it float

On the water, let the boat float

There is a big one, a bigger one ... and the biggest one

Make way! Blow stronger

We will race with one another

Chase my boat, I will chase yours

Paper boat, paper boat, the paper boat is so fast

Paper boat, paper boat, the paper boat is so fast



NOTES:

When there was still no social media, making toy boats out of folded paper was a favorite pastime for multitudes of children. 

Children nowadays seem to be too rely too much on electronic devices for recreation. The song Bangkang Papel is a reminder that enjoyment can be achieved by taking notice of the things around us and being resourceful.

Speaking of wind, the song Umihip Tulad ng Hangin prompted me to plan on making paper windmills when I visit the farmland in the province.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in January 2024

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


Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

Mistah: Mga Mandirigma

Tasya Fantasya: Maid in Heaven

Once Upon a Time in Manila

Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

Suwapings

The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan


Details of each mentioned title follow.


Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

Original Release Date: January 04, 1994

Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Jestoni Alarcon ... Johnny Tiñoso

Gretchen Barretto ... Belita De Guia / Beauty

Romnick Sarmenta ... Kikong Engkanto

Rey 'PJ' Abellana ... Enriquito

Sharmaine Arnaiz     ... Selina

George Estregan ... Father of Johnny


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Carlo J. Caparas

Story ...    Nick Joaquin

Screenplay ... Floy Quintos

Cinematography ... Raymond Bajarias

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing ... Efren Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto

Executive Producers ... Robbie Tan


Mistah: Mga Mandrigma (Tagalog: Warriors)

Original Release Date: January 04, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla     ... Mario Cariño

Rustom Padilla ... Lt. Flavier

Roi Vinzon ... Lt. Duterte

Daniel Fernando ... Daniel Aquino

Joko Diaz ... New Recruit

Anna Roces ... Linda

Rommel Padilla ... Remy De Jesus


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Story ...    Mario Cariño

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Joe Batac and Ricardo Herrera

Production Design ... Judy Lou De Pio

Editing ... Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Robinhood C. Padilla and Mandy Ferrer

Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.




Tasya Fantasya: Maid in Heaven

Original Release Date: January 11, 1994

Production Company: Golden Lions Films Productions Inc.


MAIN CAST

Kris Aquino ... Tasya / Crisanta

Alvin Patrimonio Alvin

Paul 'Bong' Alvarez Bong

Jerry Codiñera ... Jerry

Zandro 'Jun' Limpot Jun

Barbara Perez Barbara Alcuaz Vergara

Robert Arevalo Berto

Dick Israel ... Mayor Miguel Beltran

Mitch Valdez Head Housekeeper

Almira Muhlach Almira

Bomber Moran Bombo

Ramil Rodriguez Ramil Vergara

Bella Flores Bella Alcuaz


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Carlo J. Caparas

Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography ... Ernesto Dominguez

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos

Executive Producers ... Carlo J. Caparas and Donna Villa Caparas




Once Upon a Time in Manila

Original Release Date: January 11, 1994

Production Company: M-Zet Films, Harvest Films International


MAIN CAST

Vic Sotto ... Jet

Cynthia Luster ... Lt. Cynthia Wang 

Gloria Sevilla ... Amparo Lagman

Larry Silva ... Chairman Shepherd

Val Sotto ... Sgt. Beltran

Ritchie Reyes ... Tom

Yoyong Martirez ... Dong



SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Tony Y. Reyes

Story and Screenplay ... Marvic Sotto and Tony Y. Reyes

Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes

Production Design ... Jojo Magno

Editing ... Eduardo 'Boy' Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Marvic Sotto, Tony Tuviera and Jose Yu





Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes

Original Release Date: January 12, 1994

Production Company: Four N Films


MAIN CAST

Monsour Del Rosario ... Mario Tinagan

Baldo Marro ... Capt. Mike Chan

Dawn Zulueta ... Mylene

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Alex Tang

Toby Alejar ... Rey Lao

Lovely Rivero ... Linda

Atoy Co ... Raymond Kho

Cristina Esquerra ... Malou

Ruel Vernal ... Steve Crane

Howard Zaleta ... Atoy

Zandro Zamora ... Lt. Real


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Manuel Marcos and Roger Baruelo

Screenplay ... Jerry O. Tirazona

Cinematography ... Pablo Bautista

Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman and Tata Esteban

Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Manuel Nuqui



Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (Tagalog: The Fight Is Not Yet Over)

Original Release Date: January 25, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Carding Villamar

Johnny Delgado ... Congressman Doliente

Michelle Aldana ... Clarissa

Paquito Diaz ... Dario

Berting Labra ... Vicente

Ruel Vernal ... Hepe

Eddie Arenas ... Peping Villamar


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ronwaldo Reyes

Story ... Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay ... Manny Buising

Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo and Ver Reyes

Production Design ... Ben Payumo

Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Ben Tala

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.




Suwapings

Original Release Date: January 26, 1994

Production Company: Safari Films


MAIN CAST

Lou Veloso

Noel Trinidad

Cynthia Patag

Mely Tagasa

Tia Pusit

Vangie Labalan

Johnny Wilson

Philip 'Kuhol' Supnet


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Manny Reyes

Cinematography ... Herky Del Mundo

Production Design ... Gail Vicente

Editing ... Ferren Salumbides and Elsa Abellana

Musical Direction ... Max Jocson

Executive Producer ... Mother Lydia, Madam Elizabeth, and Sister Selene





The Elsa Castillo Story … Ang Katotohanan (Tagalog: The Truth)

Original Release Date: January 27, 1994

Production Company: OctoArts Films


MAIN CAST

Kris Aquino ...    Elsa Castillo

Eric Quizon ... Fred Castillo

Miguel Rodriguez ... Ted Boorman

Johnny Delgado ... Dario



SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...     Laurice Guillen

Story and Screenplay ... Ricardo Lee

Cinematography ... Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua

Editing ... Efren Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad

Friday, November 8, 2024

"Ako'y Tao, May Dugo at Laman!" (I Am Human, with Blood and Flesh!): A Drama Movie from the 1970s

Ako'y Tao, may Dugo at Laman! (Tagalog: I Am Human, with Blood and Flesh!) is a 1970 drama film directed by Armando Garces. Based on a story by Mars Ravelo and a screenplay by Romy Galang, the film was produced by F.G.O. Film Productions. The film chronicles the struggles of women who have been away from their husbands for a long time.

Photo Credit: FGO Film Productions / Philippine Cinema Vault

PLOT

Luisa (Helen Gamboa), Lorna (Rita Gomez), Nati (Leila Morena) and Agueda (Perla Bautista) are married to the sailors Edgar (Ramil Rodriguez), Jesse (Eddie Garcia), Dencio (Leopoldo Salcedo) and Bianong (Carlos Padilla Jr.), respectively. The men have been away from their wives for five years, except for Dencio who has not visited Nati and their children for 20 years.

In the village where the movie is set, it seems like that majority of the married women have sailor husbands. The four women protagonists appear to represent the emotional struggles that have to do with having an absent partner.

Luisa and Lorna are the best of friends, but they have contrasting personalities. Luisa is steadfast in her faithfulness to Edgar, while Lorna persistently longs for male companionship. In an effort to avoid the act of committing infidelity, Lorna keeps on drowning herself in alcohol.

In moments of despondency, Lorna always goes to Luisa's place for solace. Despite her manifestation of emotional strength, Luisa is doggedly troubled by the overbearing mother-in-law Etang (Etang Discher).

Etang keeps on reminding that Luisa's house is the product of Edgar's hard work. She constantly pressures Luisa to stop seeing Lorna, dismissing the latter as a bad influence. Beteng (Eddie Infante), Etang's henpecked husband, has a trusting attitude toward Luisa.

Nati seems to cope with her situation by volunteering for church work. Nati's husband, Dencio, has been absent for a long time that their son Luis (Roldan Aquino) grew up resenting him. 

Luis, her wife Ester and their two children live with Nati. He is friendly with Marciano (Marciano Noble), a neighbor that he considers as a father figure. With Luis' encouragement, Marciano regularly visits Nati's house to help in chores. 

Luis makes efforts such that Nati and Marciano develops romantic feelings towards each other. He frequently invites Marciano to help in household chores. These actions are appreciated by Nati. The resolute Luis even asked Marciano to malinger, so there would be a pretext for Nati to visit him. 

Nati's visit provided an opportunity for her and Marciano to remember their past romance at the Hinulugang Taktak falls in Antipolo. They did not end up in the altar, but they still love one another. Marciano suggested for her and Nati to go away, but Nati honors her marital bond with Dencio.

Agueda (Perla Bautista), a sari-sari store owner, is vocal about her revulsion towards Bianong. She is outspoken about a disturbing wish - for Bianong's ship to get involved in an accident and capsize. 

Berta (Gina Laforteza), a lesbian neighbor, is attracted to Agueda. Mokong (Vic Vargas), the village skirt-chaser, is hitting on the wives of the sailors with varying degrees of success. He tried to rape Agueda, but he failed.  

In the aftermath of the incident, Berta offered herself to Agueda as a protector-friend. Agueda then revealed that Bianong raped her during their honeymoon. Instantly transformed into Agueda's confidant and shoulder to cry on, Berta was invited by Agueda to live in the latter's house. After a certain period, Berta was evicted because she tried forced herself on Agueda.

Mokong's futile attempt to sexually assault Agueda opened a chance to satisfy his libido. As he tried to escape the ire of Agueda's neighbors, Mokong chanced upon Lorna who stands in the doorway to her house.

Mokong and Lorna gazed lustfully at one another, and they went on to spend the night together in her bedroom. The morning after Lorna found out that Mokong wants money for his "service," so she promptly tells him to get out of her house.

A worried Luisa went to Lorna's house and discovered Mokong, who immediately departed the bedroom. Etang and Beteng saw Mokong in the doorway. Intrigued by the uproar, Luisa's parents-in-law made an unwelcome entrance.  

Lorna told Luisa that she intended to write a letter to Jesse, informing her of the infidelity. Etang then barged into Lorna's bedroom and hurled insults at its owner. In retaliation, Lorna revealed a secret previously unknown to Luisa: Etang was already pregnant with Edgar when she married Beteng. Lorna's disclosure silenced Etang. After admitting that he was well aware of this reality, Beteng requested Luisa not to tell Edgar anything about this secret to his parentage.

One day, Luisa and a female companion were waiting for a bus bound to Manila. A car stopped in front of them. It was driven by Mario (Eddie Gutierrez), Luisa's former boyfriend. Mario offered Luisa and her companion a ride.

Luisa and her companion agreed to accompany Mario to a restaurant and have a snack with. Luisa's companion took leave to go to a restroom, so Mario grabbed the chance to admit to Luisa that he still loves her. When her companion returned to their table, Luisa told her that they have to leave. That night, a confused Luisa played Edgar's recording of the poem "How Do I Love Thee."

Mokong continues to loiter in front of Lorna's house, hoping for a repeat of their dalliance. Luisa then requested Mokong not to disturb Lorna anymore. Mokong interpreted the Luisa's entreaty as a display of attraction, so he harassed her.

Mario happened to be driving his nearby, and a fistfight with Mokong ensued. Impressed with the way Mario defended Luisa, Mokong begged for the scuffle to stop. Luisa welcomed Mario to her house, so she can treat the wound on his face. Mario seized the opportunity to ask Luisa for a meeting at nine o'clock the next day. Etang and Beteng arrived as Mario's car departed, allowing Etang to accuse Luisa of infidelity. 

Luisa agreed to meet Mario, but nothing happened between them inside the motel room. As the radio in the room played a recording of "How Do I Love Thee," a feeling of deep guilt hounded Luisa. Mario emphasized that Edgar is a fortunate man because he married a faithful woman. This episode prompted Luisa to seek counsel with the parish priest (Ben Rubio). 

One by one, the sailor husbands returned home. Jerry (Jerry Pons), Dencio's friend, told Nati that Dencio will go home after visiting a sibling in Manila. Meanwhile, Edgar's homecoming moment with Luisa was spoiled by Etang's resentful nagging. Articulating a sense of entitlement, Etang was expecting that Edgar would go to the house she shares with Beteng.

After performing the pagmamano (honoring gesture) to his parents, Edgar told them to leave his house. Referring to the letters sent to him, Edgar had reached the conclusion that his mother constantly harasses Luisa so their marriage breaks apart. A separation means that the money Edgar sends to Luisa would be shifted go to Etang. Edgar also disclosed that he has resigned from the Navy, intending to give all his savings and house to Etang. He and Luisa would then leave the house.

A furious Etang then debased Luisa, claiming that Luisa and Lorna cover up each other's transgressions. The now-defiant Beteng then stood up in defense of Luisa. He made it known that he could not stand Etang anymore. Beteng reconsidered the decision to leave Etang on the condition that she will refrain from bothering Edgar and Luisa.

Mokong is outside Agueda's store, hoping to apologize before leaving for Sangley Point. Resigning that Agueda will not forgive him, Mokong hailed a taxicab. Incidentally, Bianong is the passenger. After a few greetings, Mokong took the taxicab and shouldered Bianong's fare. 

Agueda initially met Bianong with a cold shoulder, but she forgave him after he acknowledged that his stay with the Navy made him realize that he was wrong about treating women. 

As for Dencio, he preferred having a drinking spree with friends over a dinner with family. Nati's efforts to prepare a sumptuous feast went to naught, so Luis went furious. 

The morning after, a confrontation between an intoxicated Dencio and an infuriated Luis led to the heartbreaking confession that Dencio has another family in the U.S. Father and son eventually forgave one another. Dencio entrusted Nati to Marciano.

As Jesse got out of a taxicab, Etang approached him and told him that she has something important to say. The scene cuts to an enraged Jesse who stands in the doorway, angry that another person informed him of Lorna's cheating. Jesse claimed she did not receive the revelatory letter from Lorna. Lorna showed him a proof that she sent the letter via registered mail. 

Although Lorna expressed the preparedness to leave the house, she shifted the blame to Jesse. After leaving the house and boarding a bus, a despondent Jesse ran after the departing vehicle. The bus stopped and Lorna got out of it. Jesse and Lorna hugged and kissed each other, then walked home (leaving the handbag and suitcase on the road).


CAST OF CHARACTERS

Helen Gamboa ... Luisa

Eddie Gutierrez ... Mario

Perla Bautista ... Agueda

Ramil Rodriguez ... Edgar

Eddie Garcia ... Jess

Leila Morena ... Nati

Leopoldo Salcedo ... Dencio

Carlos Padilla Jr. ... Bianong

Vic Vargas ... Mokong

Rita Gomez ... Lorna

Gina Laforteza ... Delta

Eddie Infante ... Beteng

Manolo Noble ... Marciano

Etang Discher ... Etang

Doming Viray ... Domeng

Maya Fuentes ... Ester

Johnny Baylon ... Jun

Jimmy De La Fuente ... Jimmy

Roldan Aquino ... Luis

Ben Rubio ... Priest

Jerry Pons ... Jerry (uncredited)

Matimtiman Cruz ... Maring (uncredited)

Full Movie: Cinema One / YouTube

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