At least 11 Filipino movies were released in theaters in February 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Basta't Kasama Kita
Escobar: Walang Sasantuhin
Kapwa Kumakasa
Kahit Harangan ng Bala
The Lilian Velez Story: "Till Death Do Us Part"
Junior Police: Crimebusters
Deadly Brothers
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Batangueño Kabitenyo: 'Gusto Kong Bumaet Pero Di Ko Magawa!'
Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega! Markang Bungo 2
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Basta't Kasama Kita (Tagalog: As Long as We Are Together)
Original Release Date: February 01, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema Productions
MAIN CAST
Aga Muhlach ... Alex
Dayanara Torres ... Princess Marinella of Bavaria / Ella
Paolo Contis ... Paolo
Smokey Manaloto ... Brix
Ruby Rodriguez ... Sara
Heather Rasch ... Ms. Thompson
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rory B. Quintos
Screenplay ... Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Don Cuaresma, and Olivia M. Lamasan
Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr.
Production Design ... Nuel Naval
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio
*** Aside from being the first Filipino movie starring Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres, Basta't Kasama Kita is the directorial debut of Rory B. Quintos.
*** The plot is similar to that of the 1953 film Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
*** Cathy Garcia-Sampana worked as an assistant director for this movie. She also plays the role of a chambermaid in the hotel Princess Marinella checked in.
Escobar: Walang Sasantuhin (Tagalog: Escobar: No One Will Be Spared)
Original Release Date: February 01, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Lito Lapid ... Capt. Salvador Escobar
Chin Chin Gutierrez ... Capt. Norma Lopez
Monsour Del Rosario ... Lt. Escudero
Bernard Bonnin ... Col. Vizconde
Andy Poe ... Governor Sebastian
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Sgt. Lakay
Al Tantay ... Sgt. Advincula
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Efren C. Piñon
Story and Screenplay ... Tony Tacorda
Cinematography ... Romulo Araojo, Rey De Leon, and Rey Lapid
Production Design ... Jon Portugal, Nesty Ramirez, & Sonny Valencia
Editing ... Rogelio Salvador
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** As of February 2025, the only movie collaboration between Lito Lapid and Chin Chin Gutierrez.
Kapwa Kumakasa (Tagalog: Both Fighting)
Original Release Date: February 01, 1995
Production Companies: Movie Master International Films and Harvest Films International
MAIN CAST
Michael Ryan ... Chiang Ho-Wah
Roy Cheung ... Dick
Edu Manzano ... Edu
Lily Lee ... Jenny
Joel Torre ... Billy
Gabriel Romulo ... Dick's Thug 'Panther'
Subas Herrero ... Mr. Cardoza
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Andrew Kam and Johnny Wood
Screenplay ... Fung Chow
Cinematography ... Pak Hung Chim and Roger Estrada
Production Design ... Kwok-Leung Lee and Max Paglinawan
Editing ... Kan-Sing Chan
Musical Direction ... Hoi-Kam Lee and Marco Wan
Executive Producer ... Luis Sy and Aaron Ngo
NOTES:
*** According to Kung Fu Fandom, there is dispute whether the movie is a Hong Kong production, a Filipino production or a co-production.
*** Released in Hong Kong the previous year as Asian Cop: High Voltage. Lead star Donnie Yen was eventually credited as Michael Ryan in the Philippine release.
Kahit Harangan ng Bala (Tagalog: Even If Hindered by Bullets)
Original Release Date: February 08, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Romnick Sarmenta ... Bobbit Zaragosa
Sunshine Cruz ... Jojo
Tirso Cruz III ... Amador Almonte
George Estregan Jr. ... Jigo Almonte
Dan Alvaro ... Ramon Zaragosa
Boots Anson-Roa ... Aling Cedes
Paquito Diaz ... Major Quintos
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joey Del Rosario
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo M. Lapus
Cinematography ... Edmund Cupcupin and Isagani Sioson
Production Design ... Monching Escobar
Editing ... Joe Solo
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** The first movie collaboration between Romnick Sarmenta and Sunshine Cruz. In 2023, they were cast in the television series Unbreak My Heart.
The Lilian Velez Story: "Till Death Do Us Part"
Original Release Date: February 08, 1995
Production Companies: Viva Films and Golden Lions Films Productions Inc.
MAIN CAST
Sharon Cuneta ... Lilian Velez
Cesar Montano ... Narding Anzures
Joel Torre ... Joe Climaco
Shannen Torres ... Narding's Girlfriend
Gina Alajar ... Yaya Nene
Donita Rose ... Pacita
Boots Anson Roa ... Rosa Aguirre
Robert Arevalo ... Miguel Anzures
Charina Scott ... Vivian Velez
Tony Carreon ... Manuel P. Velez
Perla Bautista ... Concepcion Cananea
Flora Gasser ... Narcisa de Leon
Philip Gamboa ... Richard Abelardo
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Story and Screenplay ... Tony Calvento
Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Demet Velasquez
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa
NOTE:
*** TAGLINE: Caught in the deatly web of THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE that devoured everything including themselves!
Junior Police: Crimebusters
Original Release Date: February 08, 1995
Production Company: Golden Harvest Unlimited
MAIN CAST
Sunshine Cruz ... Imelda
Dan Alvaro ... Lt. Enrile
Larry Silva ... Pipoy
IC Mendoza ... Bitoy
Lady Lee ... Melody
Flora Gasser ... Lola Inday
Ramon Christopher ... Brando
Jeffrey Santos ... Pat. Ronaldo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Artemio Marquez
Story and Screenplay ... Artemio Marquez, Antonio Fajardo, and Deo Derecto
Cinematography ... Gener Buenaseda
Production Design ... Cesar Jose
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Ringgo Marquez
Executive Producer ... Richard Goldwyn Monteverde and Ronald Stephen Monteverde
Deadly Brothers
Original Release Date: February 08, 1995
Production Company: Pacific Films
MAIN CAST
John Regala ... Badong
Raul Zaragosa ... Nilo
Tony Ferrer ... Ka Anton
Nida Blanca ... Brgy. Chairwoman
Jean Garcia ... Cel
Rina Reyes ... Rina
Miguel Rodriguez ... Zaldong Porma
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Kardo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Leonardo L. Garcia
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo Lapuz
Cinematography ... Jun Dalawis
Production Design ... Boyet Cocjin
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi (Tagalog: Every Day, Every Night)
Original Release Date: February 14, 1995
Production Company: MAQ Productions
MAIN CAST
Aiko Melendez ... Teresa
Janice De Belen ... Alma
John Estrada ... Teddy
Gloria Romero ... Josefa
Cherry Pie Picache ... Doreen
Mark Anthony Fernandez ... Raffy
Jomari Yllana ... Lawrence
Jimi Melendez ... Basilio
Patrick Garcia ... Jun-Jun
CJ Ramos ... Abet
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Edel Templonuevo
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers... Marie Sherida Monteverde and Douglas Quijano
Batangueño Kabitenyo: 'Gusto Kong Bumaet Pero Di Ko Magawa!' (Tagalog: Batangueño Kabitenyo: 'I Want to Become Nice, but I Cannot!')
Original Release Date: February 14, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Leo Martinez ... Magno
Anjanette Abayari ... Ester
Dindi Gallardo ... Yvonne
Ramon Christopher ... Albert
Raffy Rodriguez ... Peter
Ana Matti ... Carol
Glydel Mercado ... Gunding
Marianne Artadi ... Amazon
Jessica Rodriguez ... Amazon Leader
Michelle Parton ... Joy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Felix Dalay
Story and Screenplay ... Felix Dalay and Ely Matawaran
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** Lead actor Leo Martinez is a native of the province of Batangas.
*** Several months later, Ana Matti was reintroduced as Amanda Page in the film Gayuma (Tagalog: Love Potion).
Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
Original Release Date: February 14, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Charito Solis ... Melba
Robert Arevalo ... Fr. Martinez
Chanda Romero ... Belen
Joel Torre ... Fr. Joe
Maricel Laxa ... Laura
Gardo Versoza ... Gaudi
Romnick Sarmenta ... Berting
Isko Moreno ... Jun Jun
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Maria Saret
Screenplay ... Amado Lacuesta Jr. and Salvador Royales
Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo
Production Design ... Rei Nicolas
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTES:
*** The fatal accident occurred on July 2, 1993, during an annual festival held in the Bocaue, a town in the province of Bulacan. The festival involves a decorated pagoda on top of a barge surrounded by small boats accompanying it. A replica of the Holy Cross of Wawa is placed atop the pagoda.
According to numerous witnesses, a flying skyrocket toward the pagoda forced the devout passengers to move to one side of the barge. The barge was tilted by the concentrated weight of the passengers. As they heard the noise of crackling timber, the passengers panicked. The structural collapse of the pagoda collapsed and gradually sank to the bed of the Bocaue River.
In the movie, a heated argument escalated between a devotee and a festival organizer. In the ensuing fistfight, an oil lamp was shoved and set the floor ablaze. The flames caused the passengers to panic.
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega! Markang Bungo 2 (Tagalog: Kill Bobby Ortega! Mark of Skull 2)
Original Release Date: February 22, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Rudy Fernandez ... Bobby Ortega
Charlene Gonzales ... Karla
Anthony Alonzo ... Lando
Bing Loyzaga ... Marissa
Bembol Roco ... Martin Pineda
Lito Legaspi ... Col. Ordoñez
Lito Garcia ... Col. Miranda
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Eddie Rodriguez
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Roger Fuentebella, and Eddie Rodriguez
Cinematography ... Ricardo Herrera
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** A sequel to the 1991 biopic Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story. The titular military officer led an anti-crime unit having an insignia that depicts a bungo (Tagalog: skull).
