THE EIGHTIES # 1082: FERNANDO POE, JR., VIC VARGAS, PAQUITO DIAZ, RAOUL ARAGONN, DENCIO PADILLA, VIC DIAZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, LITO ANZURES AND MAX ALVARADO IN "AGILA NG MAYNILA" (1988)

"Agila ng Maynila" (1988)

FPJ Productions

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Story Nards Sanggalang

Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Vic Vargas, Paquito Diaz, Raoul Aragonn, Dencio Padilla, Vic Diaz, Charlie Davao, Lito Anzures, Lucita Soriano, Mario Escudero, Nello Nayo and Max Alvarado/ Introducing Encar Benedicto/ Featuring R.R. Herrera

FPJ with Paquito Diaz in a scene from FPJ Productions' "Agila ng Maynila" (1988)

THE EIGHTIES # 1081: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, JOEL TORRE, JESTONI ALARCON, PRINCESS PUNZALAN, MICHAEL LOCSIN IN "MAGKANO ANG IYONG DANGAL?" (1988)

"Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?" (1988)

Seiko Films

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Serialized in Pilipino Komiks

Story Gilda Olvidado

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Joel Torre, Jestoni Alarcon, Princess Punzalan, Michael Locsin

 

THE EIGHTIES # 1080: BALDO MARRO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MELISSA MENDEZ, SUNSHINE, RAOUL ARAGONN, DICK ISRAEL, ZANDRO ZAMORA, ARWIN ROGELIO, ODETTE KHAN IN "PATROLMAN" (1988)

"Patrolman" (1988)

El Nino Films

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Tony Sy

Director of Photography Joe Tutanes

Musical Director Ely Ramos

Story and Direction Cesar SB. Abella

Cast Baldo Marro (in the title role), Melissa Mendez, Sunshine, Raoul Aragonn, Dick Israel, Zandro Zamora, Arwin Rogelio, Odette Khan/ Also Starring Vic Varrion, Ernie Forte, Boy Ranay, Nonong DeAndres, Danny Labra, Nemie Gutierrez, Larry Esguerra, Poch Bautista, Donn de Vera, Jing Caparas, Benjie Corpuz, Bert Vivar, Bebeng Amora/ Introducing Candy/ Featuring Brum Brum/ with Ray Alsona, Philip Henson, Edward Luna, Billy Vina

THE EIGHTIES # 1079: MARK GIL, ANJO YLLANA AND JACLYN JOSE, WITH ANITA LINDA, SUSAN AFRICA, MIA GUTIERREZ & TITA MUÑOZ IN CHITO ROÑO'S "ITANONG MO SA BUWAN" (1988)

"Itanong Mo sa Buwan" (1988)

Double M Productions

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Screenplay Armando Lao

Director of Photography Charlie Peralta

Production Designer Leo Abaya

Musical Director Toto Gentica

Executive Producer Roberto U. Genova

Direction Chito Roño

Cast Mark Gil, Anjo Yllana and Jaclyn Jose/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Susan Africa, Mia Gutierrez and Tita Muñoz/ Special participation- Fernando Morato

Original theatrical poster of Chito Roño's "Itanong Mo sa Buwan" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1078: HERBERT BAUTISTA, LEA SALONGA, BING LOYZAGA, REGINE VELASQUEZ, LILET, DINGDONG AVANZADO, RICHARD REYNOSO, JAYJAY SALVADOR, CATHY MORA IN "PIK PAK BOOM" (1988)

"Pik Pak Boom" (1988)

Viva Films

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Story and Screenplay Mia Concio and Loida Verina

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Cinematography Sergio Loba

Photography by Light Moves

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Direction Leroy Salvador

Cast Herbert Bautista, Lea Salonga, Bing Loyzaga, Regine Velasquez, Lilet, Dingdong Avanzado, Richard Reynoso, Jayjay Salvador, Cathy Mora

THE EIGHTIES # 1077: AMY AUSTRIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, JACKLYN JOSE, ISADORA, LOLA RODRIGUEZ, GINA PARENO IN "CELESTINA SANCHEZ, ALYAS BUBBLES, ATIVAN GANG" (1988)

"Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles, Ativan Gang" (1988)

Golden Lion Films International

1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1988

Story and Research/ People's Tonight reporters- Cesar Carpio, Abner Galino, Benji Ayllon

Screenplay Tony S. Mortel & Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Rene Tala

Publicity Mar F. Cornes

Layouts Ruben Arthur Nicdao & Aeon Films Design Studio

Produced by Donna Villa

Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Amy Austria (in the title role), Miguel Rodriguez, Jacklyn Jose, Isadora, Lola Rodriguez, Gina Pareno/ Also Starring Bomber Moran, Odette Khan, Tom Olivar, Robert Talabis, Joonee Gamboa, Manny Doria, Ros Olgado, Danny labra, Bebeng Amora, Queenie Ducat

THE EIGHTIES # 1076: SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA, EDDIE GARCIA, SYLVIA LA TORRE, HARLENE BAUTISTA, MICHAEL LOCSIN, IAN VENARACION, MON ALVIR AND RICHARD & RAYMOND GUTIERREZ IN "ONE TWO BATO, THREE FOUR BAPOR" (1988)

"One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor" (1988)

Seiko Films

Release Date December 14, 1988

Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Eddie Garcia, Sylvia La Torre, Harlene Bautista, Michael Locsin, Ian Veneracion, Mon Alvir and Richard & Raymond Gutierrez

THE EIGHTIES # 1075: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., TONY FERRER, EDDIE GARCIA, AURORA SEVILLA, MIA PRATS, REZ CORTEZ, MON GODIZ IN "CHINATOWN, SA KUKO NG DRAGON" (1988)

Chinatown, Sa Kuko ng Dragon" (1988)

Four N Films

Release Date December  7, 1988

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baby Cabrales

Film Editor Gervacio Santos

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Nonoy Tan

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Aurora Sevilla, Mia Prats/ Also Starring Rez Cortez, Mon Godiz, Renato del Prado, King Gutierrez, Rommel Valdez, Christopher Paloma/ Special participation- Baldo Marro

THE EIGHTIES # 1074: SNOOKY SERNA, GABBY CONCEPCION, ROWELL SANTIAGO, AGA MUHLACH, WITH CHARITO SOLIS, GLORIA ROMERO, EDDIE GARCIA, NADIA MONTENEGRO, LITO PIMENTEL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ IN "LORD, BAKIT AKO PA?" (1988)

"Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date December 7, 1988

Serialized in Modern Romances Magazine

Story Elena M. Patron

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Snooky Serna, Gabby Concepcion, Rowell Santiago, Aga Muhlach, with Charito Solis, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Nadia Montenegro, Lito Pimentel, Caridad Sanchez/ Also Starring Bella Flores, Odetrte Khan, Romeo Rivera, Wendy Villarica, Louella de Cordova, Ester Chavez, Estrella Kuenzler

THE EIGHTIES # 1073: FERNANDO POE, JR., WITH VIC VARGAS, MARIANNE DELA RIVA, PAQUITO DIAZ, SUBAS HERRERO, BERTING LABRA, ROSEMARIE GIL IN "GAWA NA ANG BALA NA PAPATAY SA IYO" (1988)

"Gawa na ang Bala na Papatay sa Iyo" (1988)

Lea Productons

Release Date November 30, 1988

Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Willy Milan

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr./ Also Starring Vic Vargas, Marianne dela Riva, Paquito Diaz, Subas Herrero, Berting Labra, Rosemarie Gil, Mario Escudero, Johnny Vicar, Vic Varrion, Belo Borja, Toytoy Velayo, Tom Olivar/ Special Participation of Harlene Bautista

THE EIGHTIES # 1072: JANICE DE BELEN, LOTLOT DE LEON, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, CHUCKIE DREYFUS, CARMINA VILLAROEL, RUDOLPH YAPTINCHAY, SMOKEY MANALOTO IN "TIYANAK" (1988)

"Tiyanak" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date September 14, 1988

Story and Screenplay Peque Gallaga, Don Escudero, Lorenzo A. Reyes

Director of Photography Eduardo F. Jacinto

Production Design Don Escudero

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Musical Director Dionisio Buencamino, Jr.

Line Producer Jenny Luber

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo A. Reyes

Cast Janice de Belen, Lotlot de Leon, Ramon Christopher, Chuckie Dreyfus, Carmina Villaroel, Rudolph Yaptinchay, Smokey Manoloto/ Also Starring Mary Walter, Bella Flores, Suzanne Gonzales, Zorayda Sanchez, Crispin Medina, Betty Mae Piccio

The lead star, Janice de Belen as Julie in Gallaga/Reyes' "Tiyanak" (1988)

Movie Review: "In Tiyanak, the Punchline Lies in the Frailties of Humanity" by Armando dela Cruz

see link: https://unreelph.com/feature/tiyanak-1988/

Original theatrical poster of Gallaga/Reyes's "Tiyanak" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1071: RODERICK PAULATE, MANILYN REYNES & JANNO GIBBS, RUFFA GUTIERREZ & DENNIS DA SILVA AND AIZA SEGUERRA IN "ME & NINJA LIIT" (1988)

"Me & Ninja Liit" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date November 30, 1988

Direction Jun Cabreira

Cast Roderick Paulate, Manilyn Reynes & Janno Gibbs, Ruffa Gutierrez & Dennis Da Silva and Aiza Seguerra/ Also Starring Nova Villa, Ramon Zamora, Jimmy Fabregas, Ernie Ortega, Tatlong Itlog, Ruby Rodriguez, Larry Silva

THE EIGHTIES # 1070: SHARON CUNETA, HERBERT BAUTISTA, TONTON GUTIERREZ IN MARS RAVELO'S "JACK & JILL SA AMERIKA" (1988)

"Jack & Jill sa Amerika" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date November 30, 1988

Based on the character created by Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Loida Virina

Cinematography Jojo Sangco and Sergio Lobo

Edited by Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Manny Morfe

Music Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Direction Leroy Salvador

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Herbert Bautista, Tonton Gutierrez/ with Panchito/ Special Participation of Bert LeRoy, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Prospero Luna

THE EIGHTIES # 1069: DOLPHY, BEVERLY VERGEL, PANCHITO, NOVA VILLA, CHE-CHE, WITH ZORAYDA SANCHEZ, BEVERLY SALVIEJO, WHITNEY TYSON, MOODY DIAZ, RENE REQUIESTAS, CONDE UBALDO IN "BAKIT KINAGAT NI ADAN ANG MANSANAS NI EBA" (1988)

"Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba" (1988)

Urban Films

Release Date November 23, 1988

Executive Producer Jimmy C. Yu

Written and Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Dolphy, Beverly Vergel, Panchito, Nova Nilla, Che-Che/ Also Starring Zorayda Sanchez, Beverly Salviejo, Whitney Tyson, Moody Diaz, Rene Requiestas, Conde Ubaldo/ Guest- Babalu/ with the special participation of Bobby Zshornack, Eric Francisco, Fatima Alvir

THE EIGHTIES # 1068: RAMON REVILLA, SR. (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO, MARISSA DELGADO, RAMON ZAMORA, MELISSA MENDEZ, GWEN AVILA, ALICIA ALONZO AND RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR. (IN A SPECIAL ROLE) IN "PEPENG KURYENTE (A MAN WITH A THOUSAND VOLTS)" (1988)

"Pepeng Kuryente (Man with a Thousand Volts)" (1988)

Imus Productions

Release Date November 27, 1988

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Tonie Sy

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Produced by Azucena M. Bautista

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Yandoc

Cast Ramon Revilla, Sr. (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Marissa Delgado, Ramon Zamora, Melissa Mendez, Gwen Avila, Alicia Alonzo, Cecille Inigo, George Estregan, Jr., King Gutierrez, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Palito, Lito Anzures, Amay Bisaya, Lucita Soriano, Marco Polo, Edwin Reyes, Renato del Prado, Ingrid Salas and Johnny Delgado/ with a Special Participation of Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr.

THE EIGHTIES # 1067: MARICEL SORIANO, JANICE DE BELEN, GINA ALAJAR, LENI SANTOS, CARMINA VILLARROEL, EDU MANZANO, ROWELL SANTIAGO, AND RICHARD GOMEZ IN "BABAING HAMPASLUPA" (1988)

"Babaing Hampaslupa" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date November 16, 1988

Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Directors of Photography Ricardo Jacinto, Rody Lacap

Production Designer Edgar Martin Littaua

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Musical Director Max Jocson

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Maricel Soriano, Janice de Belen, Gina Alajar, Leni Santos, Carmina Villarroel, Edu Manzano, Rowell Santiago and Richard Gomez/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Mario Escudero, Bing Davao, Evelyn Vargas, Vangie Labalan, Tita De Villa, Aida Carmona/ Special Participation- Liza Lorena

Original theatrical poster of  Regal Films' "Babaing Hampaslupa" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1066: VIC SOTTO AND JOEY DE LEON, WITH BEVERLY VERGEL, ANGELA LUZ, PANCHITO, PAQUITO DIAZ, RENE REQUIESTAS IN "SMITH & WESSON" (1988)

"Smith & Wesson" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date November 16, 1988

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Production Design Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Produced by Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon

In-charge of Production Ramon Salvador

Story, Screenplay and Direction Tony Reyes

Cast Joey de Leon And Vic Sotto/ Also Starring Beverly Vergel, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Mon Alvir, Rene Requiestas, Jimmy Fabregas, Vangie Labalan, Esther Chavez, Spanky Rigor, Minnie Aguilar, Bomber Moran, Tsing Tong Tsai/ Introducing Angela Luz/ Special Participation-  Tito Sotto, Val Sotto

THE EIGHTIES # 1065: SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA, WITH VIC VARGAS, PILAR PILAPIL, CHANDA ROMERO, ALICIA ALONZO, JENNIFER SEVILLA, JOHN REGALA, JOJO ALEJAR, REYNA ARROYO, ROSE ANNE GONZALES IN "LANGIT AT LUPA" (1988)

"Langit at Lupa" (1988)

Seiko Flms

Release Date November 9, 1988

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Clodualdo Austria

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Freddie Valencia

Sound Supervisor Rolly Ruta

Musical Director George Canseco

Theme song composed by George Canseco and sung by Raymund Lauchengco

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, with Vic Vargas, Pilar Pilapil, Chanda Romero, Alicia Alonzo, Jennifer Sevilla, John Regala, Jojo Alejar, Reyna Arroyo, Rose Ann Gonzales/ Also Starring Maya de la Cuesta, Dencio Padilla, Mike Austria, Flora Gasser, Johnny Vicar, Rusty Santos, Rey Sagum, Romy Romulo, Big Boy Gomez, Chester Alvarez/ Introducing Pinky Pascual, Paul Pereyra,

THE EIGHTIES # 1064: JIMMY SANTOS, CARMI MARTIN, NOVA VILLA, WITH RUFFA GUTIERREZ & JIGO GARCIA, GELLI DE BELEN & KEEMPEE DE LEON, CHEENEE DE LEON & DINGDONG AVANZADO IN "I LOVE YOU 3X A DAY" (1988)

"I Love You 3X a Day" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date November 8, 1988

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Edited by Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Randy Gamier

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Direction Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Jimmy Santos, Carmi Martin, Nova Villa, with Ruffa Gutierrez & Jigo Garcia, Gelli de Belen & Keempee de Leon, Cheenee de Leon & Dingdong Avanzado/ Also Starring Ronald Jayme, Rene Requestas, Chinkee, Fe de los Reyes

THE EIGHTIES # 1063: SONNY PARSONS, AURORA SEVILLA, MAX ALVARADO, PAQUITO DIAZ, PHILIP GAMBOA, MYLEEN GONZALES, MANNY DORIA AND BOBBY ZSHORNACK IN "SHOOT TO KILL: BOY BIKOL NG ANGELES" (1988)

"Shoot to Kill: Boy Bikol ng Angeles" (1988)

Lea Productions

Release Date November 3, 1988

Cinematography Apolinar Cuenco

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Written and Directed by Jerry O. Tirazona, Johnny Capistrano

Cast Sonny Parsons, Aurora Sevilla, Max Alvarado, Paquito Diaz, Phlip Gamboa, Myleen Gonzales, Manny Doria and Bobby Zshornack/ Also Starring Liz Fernandez, Ernie Zarate, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Lucita Soriano, Carlo Gonzales

THE EIGHTIES # 1062: VIC SOTTO, CONEY REYES AND AIZA SEGUERRA, WITH RCKY BELMONTE, MON ALVIR, VAL SOTTO, PAQUITO DIAZ, PALITO, TIA PUSIT, BEVERLY SALVIEJO IN "GOOD MORNING TITSER" (1988)

"Good Morning Titser" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date November 2, 1988

Direction Jett C. Espiritu

Cast Vic Sotto, Coney Reyes and Aiza Seguerra/ Also Starring Ricky Belmonte, Mon Alvir, Val Sotto, Paquito Diaz, Palito, Tia Pusit, Beverly Salviejo, Jenny Lyn, Carmina Villaruel, Marilyn Villamayor, Marco Polo, Ilonah Jean, Raffy Romillo, Robert Ortega, Mark Anthony, Jenny Manalo, Philip Henson

Short Clips of the movie---

THE EIGHTIES # 1061: MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ, WITH ROBERT MARIUS, ARNOLD MENDOZA, JULIA KENT, DON GORDON BELL, WERNER POCHAT, MANFRED SIEPOLD, NIGEL HOGGE, VANGIE LABALAN, VIC SANTOS IN "RED ROSES FOR A CALL GIRL" (198)

"Red Roses For a Call Girl" (1988)

BAS Films and Lisa Films

Release Date October 27, 1988

Director of Photography Jun Pereira

Screenplay Bobby A. Suarez and Joseph Zucchero

Story, Produced and Directed by Bobby A. Suarez

Cast Maria Isabel Lopez/ with Robert Marius, Arnold Mendoza, Julia Kent, Don Gordon Bell, Werner Pochat, Manfred Siepold, Nigel Hogge, Vangie Labalan, Vic Santos/ with the special participation on Amanda Amores and Pia Moran

THE EIGHTIES # 1060: DANTE VARONA, LOLA RODRIGUEZ, MARITHEZ SAMSON, PAQUITO DIAZ, JOKO DIAZ, WITH FRED MORO, MANNY DORIA, ALEX DONNA, RONALD NEPOMUCENO, BEN MORRO IN "PATRON" (1988)

"Patron" (1988)

Bathala Films

Release Date October 27, 1988

Serialized in Pogi Komiks

Story and Screenplay Henry S. Cruz

Cinematography Bhal Dauz

Production Design Rudy Morado

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Associate Director Henry S. Cruz

Assistant Director Mando Pngilinan

Executive Producers Naty A. Almansan and Shahrad

Direction Joe Balagtas

Cast Dante Varona, Lola Rodriguez, Marithez Samson, Paquito Diaz, Joko Diaz, Fred Moro, Manny Doria, Alex Donna, Ronald Nepomuceno, Ben Morro/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Malou O' Connor, Wilma Garcia, Renato Robles, Romeo Rivera, Mario Escudero, Robert Miller, Ushman Hassim, Ernie David, Bebeng Amora, Bernie Huggins, Eric Robles, Tom Alindogan, Bay Ranay, Boy Sta Maria, Telly Babasa, Ruben Almanzan, Jing Caparas, Den Montero, Bobong Brazil/ Introducing Junior Angeles

THE EIGHTIES # 1059: HERBERT BAUTISTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CRIS VILLANUEVA, NIKKI MARTEL, JIGO GARCIA, ANA MARGARITA, BEVERLY VERGEL, WITH CACHUPOY, DENCIO PADILLA, ROMY DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "JOCKEY TYAN" (1988)

"Jockey Tyan" (1988)

RNB Films

Release Date October 20, 1988

Serialized in Pinoy Komiks

Screenplay Jose N. Carreon and Bert Mendoza

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Publicity and Promotions Hermie Francisco

Music Nonoy Tan

Theme song- 'Jockey Tyan' by Nonoy Tan sung by Dingdong Avanzado

Supervising Producer Mimi C. Bautista

Associate Producer Ligaya L. Cruz

Executive Producer Ramon N. Bautista

Direction Bert Mendoza

Cast Herbert Bautista (in the title role), Cris Villanueva, Nikki Martel, Jigo Garcia, Ana Margarita, Beverly Vergel, Tina Godinez, Precious Hipolito, Cathy Mora, Chinkee, Mike Castillo and Carol Dauden/ Also Starring Cachupoy, Dencio Padilla, Jaime Fabregas, Romy Diaz, Protacio Dee, Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martirez and Max Alvarado/ Introducing Michael Angelo/ Special Participation of Jon Hernandez/ with Alvin John, Alain Jason, Mark Alvin, Vangie Labalan, Tony Gonzalvez, Vic Valero, Felix Vergel, Allan Garcia, Albert Garcia

THE EIGHTIES # 1058: RONNIE RICKETTS, NADIA MONTENEGRO, ROLAND DANTES AND ROBIN PADILLA, WITH GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., RUEL VERNAL, PHILIP GAMBOA, DICK ISRAEL IN "SGT. VICTOR MAGNO, KUMAKASA KAHIT NAG-IISA" (1988)

"Sgt. Victor Magno, Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa" (1988)

Serres Films

Release Date October 19, 1988

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Nadia Montenegro, Roland Dantes and Robin Padilla/ Also Starring George Estregan, Jr., Ruel Vernal, Philip Gamboa, Dick Israel, Val Iglesias, Ernie Forte, King Gutierrez, Renato del Prado, Mercy Dizon, Christopher Paloma and Johnny Wilson

THE EIGHTIES # 1057: RUDY FERNANDEZ, GLORIA ROMERO, EDDIE GARCIA, MELANIE MARQUEZ, NADIA MONTENEGRO, MONICA HERRERA IN "SANDAKOT NA BALA" (1988)

"Sandakot na Bala" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date October 13, 1988

Serialized in Pilipino Reporter

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto, Ver Reyes

Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Designer Gerry Pascual

Stunt Director Val Iglesias

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Line Producer Charo Santos- Concio

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Melanie Marquez, Nadia Montenegro, Monica Herrera/ Also Starring Gil de Leon, Zandro Zamora, Subas Herrero, Romeo Rivera, Val Iglesias, Bomber Moran/ Featuring R.R. Herrera/ Special Participation- Mario Escudero/ Co-starring Ernie Forte, Fred Moro, Joey Padilla

THE EIGHTIES # 1056: CHARITO SOLIS, DANG CECILIO, JOKO DIAZ, ROSE ANN GONZALES, ALVIN ENRIQUEZ AND MAT RANILLO III AS "LORENZO RUIZ, THE SAINT...A FILIPINO" (1988)

"Lorenzo Ruiz, The Saint...A Filipino" (1988)

RJU Films International

Release Date October 5, 1988

Screenplay Serge R. Custodio, Jr.

Cinematography Popoy Orense

Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Executive Producer Renato J Unico, Jr.

Associate Producer Veronica J. Malamug

Direction Maria Saret

Cast Charito Solis, Dang Cecilio, Joko Diaz, Rose Ann Gonzales, Alvin Enriquez and Mat Ranillo III (in the title role)/ Also Starring Rosanno Abelardo, Ed Gaerlan, Joe Fisher, Eyal Samanton, Tony Lao/ Special Participation- Ramon Zamora, Philip Gamboa, Paquito Diaz and a cast of thousands

THE EIGHTIES # 1055: GABBY CONCEPCION, JAY ILAGAN, JULIO DIAZ, DAWN ZULUETA, LIZA LORENA, CHANDA ROMERO AND DINA BONNEVIE IN "PAANO TATAKSAN ANG BUKAS?" (1988)

"Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date October 6, 1988

Story Mercy Lejarde and Orlando Nadres

Screenplay Orlando nadres

Cinematography Ding Austria

Edited by Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Elmer Manapul

Photography Bien Bautista

Musical Director George Canseco

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Line Producer William Leary

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Gabby Concepcion, Jay Ilagan, Julio Diaz, Dawn Zuleuta, Liza Lorena, Chanda Romero and Dina Bonnevie/ Special Participation- Gloria Romero

THE EIGHTIES # 1054: HERBERT BAUTISTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MATET, MAT RANILLO III, MIA PRATS, JIGO GARCIA, JAY-JAY SALVADOR, VINA MORALES, JOKO DIAZ IN "KUMANDER BAWANG (KALABAN NG MGA ASWANG)" (1988)

"Kumander Bawang (Kalaban ng mga Aswang)" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date September 29, 1988

Story Jojo Lapuz

Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes and Jojo Lapuz

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Edited by Augusto Salvador

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Direction Ramje

Cast Herbert Bautista (in the title role), Matet, Mat Ranillo III, Mia Prats, Jigo Garcia, Jay-Jay Salvador, Vina Morales, Joko Diaz/ Introducing Timmy Cruz, Melissa Perez Rubio, Ronald Jayme/ Also Starring Berting Labra, Dick Israel, Balot/ Featuring Paulo Delgado, Byron Lozano, Jenny Francisco

THE EIGHTIES # 1053: SNOOKY SERNA & GABBY CONCEPCION, POPS FERNANDEZ & MARTIN NIEVERA, LOTLOT DE LEON & RAMON CHRISTOPHER IN "SA PUSO KO HAHALIK ANG MUNDO" (1988)

"Sa Puso ko Hahalik ang Mundo" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date September 29, 1988

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Snooky Serna & Gabby Concepcion, Pops Fernandez & Martin Nievera, Lotlot de Leon & Ramon Christopher

THE EIGHTIES # 1052: LORNA TOLENTINO, GARY VALENCIANO, RICKY DAVAO, WITH GINA PARENO, RICKY BELMONTE, DANTE RIVERO, MARITA ZOBEL IN LINO BROCKA'S "NATUTULOG PA ANG DIYOS" (1988)

"Natutulog pa ang Diyos" (1988)

Seiko Films

Release Date September 22, 1988

Serialized in King Komiks by Ruben Marcelino

Screenplay Orlando Nadres, Gina Tagasa

Cinematography Pedro Manding

Film Editing Augusto Salvador

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Scoring Dionisio Buencamino 

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lorna Tolentino, Gary Valenciano, Ricky Davao, with Gina Pareno, Ricky Belmonte, Dante Rivero, Marita Zobel, Michael Locsin, Tina Godinez

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Synopsis: Bernardo (Dante Rivero), the Velascos’ driver, is getting old and decides to marry his girlfriend, Patria (Gina Pareno), a bar hostess. As he is a loyal servant, the couple is given spacious quarters in the Velasco residence. However, Patria is continually envious of their wealth and hopes one day that they will be lifted from their lowly status.

Both the master’s lady and the driver’s wife become pregnant at the same time. The Velascos have been waiting a long time for their child. One day, they decide to spend some time at their beach resort. They bring along Bernardo and his wife to do the menial chores. As she cooks for them, Patria starts comparing the future of her child with that of the Velascos. She is resentful that hers will grow up in poverty.

A storm hits the beach resort. Mike Velasco (Ricky Belmonte) is called to an emergency as his building’s annex is gutted by fire. His wife, Rose (Marita Zobel), starts having labor pains and is rushed to the hospital by the couple. But the van breaks down and a midwife has to be called in. Patria helps. Rose delivers a baby. She falls into a deep sleep all throughout the delivery. Patria also starts experiencing contractions. Happily, the midwife comes in the nick of time and helps Patria in the delivery of a baby boy.

The two wives are recuperating. Bernardo decides to switch the babies in order that his son would be given the opportunities he missed. His son has a birthmark on the sole of his foot similar to the one he has. He is christened Andrew (Ricky Davao) by the Velascos.

But Patria knows she gave birth to a boy. She cannot relate to Gillian (Lorna Tolentino), the Velascos’ daughter, and maltreats her. She gives birth to two other children, Lani (Tina Godinez) and Boy (Michael Locsin). Patria spoils Lani and sends her to school. She regularly beats up Gillian and has her schooling stopped.

One day, Patria is given P20,000 worth of jewelry to sell. These are stolen by Lani who has them pawned. Gillian is accused of the theft. In order to pay for the missing jewelry, Patria dresses up Gillian and brings her to a nightclub. Gillian is a reluctant bar girl; customers complain about her insolence. She is spotted by Mark (Gary Valenciano), a self-made executive. He asks the manager that she be his companion.

Mark brings her to the boulevard and she tells her story. He is sympathetic and offers her an office job. She comes home and tells Patria about the offer. Bernardo agrees that she shouldn’t work in a nightclub.

All this while, Andrew grows up to be a spoiled brat without any direction in life. He is always at loggerheads with his father. He takes a fancy to Gillian though he is often rude to her. He often peeps when Gillian takes a bath. One day, he receives a resounding blow from her when he insults her.

Andrew is jealous of the attention that Mark lavishes on her. One day, he challenges him to a fight and is beaten. Lani too is envious. She eats the chocolates that Mark sends. One day, Gillian decides to confront her. She admits to eating the chocolates as well as stealing the jewelry.

Andrew behaves officiously and arrogantly towards his real parents. Bernardo decides it is time to tell him the truth. He shows the birthmark on his foot to prove that he is his father.

Now that Andrew is aware of his real parentage, Patria embraces him for the first time. But Bernardo wants him to help them in the case of the missing jewelry. Andrew gives them his allowance and pawns his jewelry. He is always begging for more money from the Velascos.

Bernardo advises him to secure his inheritance from the Velascos. He must marry Gillian. As she spurns his advances, he is told to rape her.

One day, with the excuse that her father has met an accident, Andrew brings Gillian to a motel. He points a gun at her. But Gillian kicks his crotch and wrestles the gun from him. She shoots him.

At the hospital, the weeping Patria embraces the unconscious Andrew. She reveals the truth about the babies. To prove her contention, she has Bernardo show his birthmark. The Velascos are incredulous.

When Andrew gets well, the Velascos confront the Bemardos. They are given their separation pay. Rose slaps Patria for the cruelty she showed Gillian. Andrew is given a choice to continue on as a Velasco son. But he decides to help his real parents. Gillian is in the arms of Mark.

(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)

 

Original theatrical  poster of Lino Brocka's "Natutulog pa ang Diyos" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1051: DOLPHY, REDFORD WHITE, CHAT SILAYAN, RONEL VICTOR, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, BERTING LABRA, MAX ALVARADO, RUEL VERNAL IN "OMPONG GALAPONG (ME ULO, WALANG TAPON!)

"Ompong Galapong (Me Ulo, Walang Tapon!)" (1988)

Horizon Films

Release Date August 31, 1988

Direction Angel Labra

Cast Dolphy, Redford White, Chat Silayan, Ronel Victor/ Also Starring Jimmy Santos, Berting Labra, Max Alavardo, Ruel Vernal, Don Pepot, Rommel Valdez, Mely Tagasa, Balot, Teroy de Guzman, Tatlong Itlog, Fred Panopio, Mario Escudero, Vic Varrion, Angelo Ventura, Bomber Moran