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Monday, July 28, 2025

THE 2000s #141: PYAR MIRASOL, MIKE MAGAT, CAMILLE ROXAS, JC CASTRO, BOB SOLER IN "MASARAP BA ANG BAWAL?" (2002)

A struggling writer goes to the province to finish his novel. His uncle welcomes him in his home but he soon develops a relationship with his uncle's young wife who is also involved with their married farmhand.


"Masarap ba ang Bawal?" (2002)
Sunlight Films, Led Cinema, Allianze Movie Venture
Release Date April 17, 2002
Screenplay Rod Santiago
Film Editor Rodel Capule
Cinematography Vic Anao
Musical Director Ed Barcena
Direction Roland Ledesma
Cast Pyar Mrasol, Mike Magat, Camille Roxas, JC Castro, Bob Soler


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THE 2000s #140: ACE ESPINOSA, EMILIO GARCIA IN "PAROLA" (2002)

A fisherman meets an accident at sea, is rescued by a lighthouse caretaker but develops amnesia, forgetting that he already has a wife. He falls in love with the caretaker's daughter while his wife, thinking that he is already dead, also falls in love with another man.


"Parola" (2002)
Regal Films
Release Date April 17, 2002
Film Editor Joe Solo
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Production Design Eddie Roque
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Story, Screenplay and Direction Baldo Marro
Cast Ace Espinosa, Emilio Garcia


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Saturday, July 26, 2025

THE 2000s #139: ANDREW E., BLAKDYAK, ANGELICA DELA CRUZ, MAUI TAYLOR, WITH SALBAKUTA, MICHAEL FLORES, KRISTINE JACA, AL TANTAY, CALOY ALDE IN "S2PID LUV" (2002)

Two friends dream of becoming a recording artists. They draw inspiration from a couple of girls, one of them blind. Conflict arises when she pretends to still be blind just to test her boyfriend's sincerity.


"S2PID LUV" (2002)
Viva Films
Release Date April 10, 2002
Story and Screenplay Al Tantay, Rolf Mahilom
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Al Tantay
Cast Andrew E., Blakdyak, Angelica dela Cruz, Maui Taylor/ with Salbakuta, Michael Flores, Al tantay, Kristine Jaca, Caloy Alde, Hyubs Azarcon, Wilson Go




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THE 2000s #138: RODEL VELAYO, ALLONA AMOR, WINSTON ELIZALDE, CELSO AD CASTILLO AND INTRODUCING DIANA ZUBIRI IN "ITLOG" (2002)

A woman's fidelity to her much older husband is challenged after he opens their home to an ex-convict who saved his life. More unexpected things happen in the household as her husband's prodigal son returns home to claim his inheritance.


"Itlog" (2002)
Seiko Films
Release Date April 3, 2002
Story and Screenplay Jerry Gracio
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Bienvenido Medina
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Francis Posadas
Cast Rodel Velayo, Allona Amor, Winston Elizalde, Celso Ad Castillo/ Introducing Diana Zubiri/ Also starring Rusty Santos, Nonong de Andres, Robert Talby



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Friday, July 25, 2025

THE 2000s #137: ROBIN PADILLA, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ, WITH RAVEN VILLANUEVA, ROMMEL PADILLA, JOHNNY DELGADO, BERTING LABRA, ROLDAN AQUINO, DICK ISRAEL IN "HARI NG SELDA: ANAK NI BABAY AMA 2" (2002)

Curiosity leads a psychology student to learn more about a mysterious inmate whose quiet personality is feared by his fellow prisoners. They eventually fall in love but the lady has to sacrifice her love so that the land that the prison is standing on will no longer be transferred to the province.


"Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2" (2002)
Viva Films
Release Date March 30, 2002
Story and Screenplay Robin Padilla, Deo Fajardo, Jr.
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Production Design Rei Nicolas
Musical Director Rey Valera
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.
Cast Robin Padilla, Angelika dela Cruz/ Also starring Raven Villanueva, Rommel Padilla, Johnny Delgado, Berting Labra, Roldan Aquino, Dick Israel, Evangeline Pascual, Flora Gasser, Jordan Castillo, Dexter Doria





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THE 2000s #136: VIA VELOSO, K.C. CASTILLO, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ, ERNIE FORTE, ANGELICA REYES IN "BIBINGKA... APOY SA ILALIM, APOY SA IBABAW" (2002)

Separated when they were just children, two sisters are reunited because of their love for one man.


"Bibingka... Apoy sa Ilalim, Apoy sa Ibabaw" (2002)
El Nino Films
Release Date March 13, 2002
Screenplay Efren C. Pinon
Direction Cesar SB Abella
Cast Via Veloso, K. C. Castillo, Francis Enriquez, Ernie Forte, Angelica Reyes, Shanghai, Ten-Ten, Ethel Villaviray


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THE 2000s #135: BARBARA MILANO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, RICKY BELMONTE AND MELANIE MARQUEZ, WITH JOHN APACIBLE, RICHARD QUAN, PAULO RIVERO, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ IN "ESKANDALOSA" (2002)

Her past  led a young lady to become promiscuous but her community is outraged with scandalous relationship.


"Eskandalosa" (2002)
FLT Films International
Release Date March 6, 2002
Screenplay Joven M. Tan
Film Editor Orlando Vinarao
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Musical Director Sunny Ilacad
Direction Joven M. Tan
Cast Barbara Milano, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ricky Belmonte and Melanie Marquez/ Also starring John Apacible, Richard Quan, Paulo Rivero, Francis Enriquez, Ruby Padilla, Aldo Rivero



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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

THE 2000s #134: CLAUDINE BARRETTO, RICO YAN, WITH DOMINIC OCHOA, CARLO MUNOZ, NIKKI VALDEZ, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, NOEL TRINIDAD, VHONG NAVARRO, WILMA DOESNT IN "GOT 2 BELIEVE" (2002)

A wedding planner and a wedding photographer seem to have overcome their bitterness toward each other but their different takes on love hinders their becoming even more involved.


"Got 2 Believe" (2002)
Star Cinema Productions, Inc.
Release Date February 27, 2002
Story and Screenplay Mia A. Concio, Olivia Lamasan
Film Editor Marya Ignacio
Cinematography Shayne Sarte
Production Design Nuel C. Naval
Musical Director Jessie Lasaten
Direction Olivia M. Lamasan
Cast Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan/ Also starring Dominic Ochoa, Carlo Munoz, Nikki valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, Noel Trinidad, Vhong Navarro, Wilma Doesnt, Angel Jacob, Laura James, Maribeth Bichara, Jackie Castillejos, Nina Ricci Alagao, Cherry Lou, Alwyn Uytingco




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Monday, July 21, 2025

THE 2000s #133: FERNANDO POE, JR., DINA BONNEVIE, ROI VINZON, KAYE ABAD, ROBERT AREVALO, RICARDO CEPEDA, PAQUITO DIAZ, DICK ISRAEL, CHARLIE DAVAO IN "BATAS NG LANSANGAN" (2002)

After being suspended, a soldier decides instead to search for his wife's killers. He returns home to a sulking daughter (because he left her years ago) and a town now under the control of scrupulous individuals engaged in drugs and vices.


"Batas ng Lansangan" (2002)
Maverick Films
Release Date February 27, 2002
Screenplay Manny Buising
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Film Editor Augusto Salvador
Direction Ronwaldo Reyes
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Dina Bonnevie, Roi Vinzon, Kaye Abad, Robert Arevalo, Ricardo Cepeda, Paquito Diaz, Dick Israel, Charlie Davao




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THE 2000s #132: HALINA PEREZ, ALLEN DIZON, PAOLO RIVERO AND INTRODUCING MONINA PEREZ IN "HINOG SA PILIT, SOBRA SA TAMIS" (2002)

An eight-year old girl is jealous of the liberties that her elder sister enjoys. Her adventure begins when a fairy grants her wish to have the body of an eighteen-year old woman.



"Hinog sa Pilit, Sobra sa Tamis" (2002)
Leo Films
Release Date February 20, 2002
Screenplay Dennis Evangelista
Film Editor Ben Samson
Cinematography Roger Baruelo
Production Design Noel Luna
Musical Director Willie Islao
Direction Rico Tariman
Cast Halina Perez, Allen Dizon, Paolo Rivero/ Introducing Monia Perez/ with Sydney Segovia, Joel Ortega, Allan Noble, Paula Martinez, Rodel Fernando



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THE 2000s # 131: RICHARD GOMEZ, REGINE VELASQUEZ, WITH CANDY PANGILINAN, JAIME FABREGAS, TANYA GARCIA, LIZA LORENA, LUZ VALDEZ, MAUREEN LARRAZABAL, KAYTA SANTOS IN "IKAW LAMANG HANGGANG NGAYON" (2002)

An old bench bears witness to the love that blossomed between a happy-go-lucky golf instructor and a boring and introvert post office employee.


"Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon" (2002)
Viva Films
Release Date February 13, 2002
Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Cinematography Yam Laranas
Production Design Sammy Arrazamendez
Musical Director Gerdie Francisco
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Yam Laranas
Cast Richard Gomez, Regine Velasquez/ Also starring Candy Pangilinan, Jaime Fabregas, Tanya Garcia,Liza Lorena, Luz Valdez, Maureen Larrazabal, Katya Santos, Berting Labra, Minnie Aguilar, Angel Jacob, Telisha Jean






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THE 2000s # 130: ALLONA AMOR, JEFFREY SANTOS, VENUS VARGA, RAFFY ANIDA, ZOLTAN AMORE IN "HALIK SA LUPA" (2002)

A policewoman is out to avenge the death of her family members who were killed by a notorious outlaw.


"Halik sa Lupa" (2002)
ATB-4 Films
Release Date February 13, 2002
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Cinematography Boy Anato
Musical Director Willy Yusi
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jett C. Espiritu
Cast Allona Amor, Jeffrey Santos, Venus Varga, Raffy Anido, Zoltan Amore/ Featuring Allan Gilbert, Razelle Angela


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Sunday, July 20, 2025

THE 2000s # 129: BARBARA MILANO, JULIO DIAZ, ALLEN DIZON, ROY ALVAREZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, ALLAN PAULE, LOVELY RIVERO, ALBERTO DE ESTEBAN, LYNN MADRIGAL AND INTRODUCING ALECK BOVICK IN "KAULAYAW" (2002)

A car accident brings a simple and intelligent coed into a coma and when she wakes up, she has become an aggressive and sex-starved woman.


"Kaulayaw" (2002)
Tri-Vision Films
Release Date February 6, 2002
Direction Francis Posadas
Cast Barbara Milano, Julio Diaz, Allen Dizon, Roy Alvarez, Jeffrey Santos, Allan Paule, Lovely Rivero, Alberto de Esteban, Lynn Madrigal/ Introducing Aleck Bovick/ with Aimee Torres, Johnny Vicar


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THE 2000s # 128: JACKY WOO, JO CANONIZADO, JOHN APACIBLE, VIA VELOSO, RICARDO CEPEDA IN "HUSTLER" (2002)

A billiards player learns from his mistake and turns professional. In a championship match, he faces a former competitor who requests him to drop his game for a cause.


"Hustler" (2002)
Solar Films
Release Date February 6, 2002
Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Jr.
Film Editor Rene Tala
Cinematography Ambo Bautista
Production Design Ronnie Cruz
Musical Director Alwyn Cruz
Direction Joel B. Apuyan
Cast Jacky Woo, Jo Canonizado, John Apacible, Via Veloso, Ricardo Cepeda/ Also starring German Moreno, Jean Saburirt, Maria Isabel Lopez, Zandro Zamora, Ernie Zarate, Alex Bolado



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THE 2000s # 127: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, DONITA ROSE, WITH JOEL LAMANGAN, RONNIE LAZARO, PINKY AMADOR, RICARDO CEPEDA IN LAV DIAZ'S "HESUS REBOLUSYONARYO" (2002)

As a military junta envelops the country, a revolutionary movement, led by an idealistic young man, slowly regains the support as it tries to topple the dictatorship.


"Hesus Rebolusyonaryo" (2002)
Regal Films
Release Date February 6, 2002
Film Editor Ronald Allan Dale
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Production Design YeyeCalderon
Musical Director The Jerks
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Story, Screenplay and Direction Lav Diaz
Cast Mark Anthony Fernandez, Donita Rose/ Also starring Joel Lamangan, Ronnie Lazaro, Pinky Amador, Ricardo Cepeda, Bart Guingona, Richard Joson, Orestes Ojeda, Marianne dela Riva, Lawrence Espinosa, Tado





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Saturday, July 19, 2025

THE 2000s # 126: JUDY ANN SANTOS, LUIS ALANDY, GLADYS REYES, VHONG NAVARRO AND MATET DE LEON IN "MAY PAG-IBIG PA KAYA?" (2002)

A young woman's feeling for a former campus hotshot return to the fore as they meet again, this time as copywriters of an advertising agency. But an incident tears them apart and the question now is if they can be together again.



"May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya" (2002)
Starlight Films
Release Date January 30, 2002
Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee, Ben Cho, Ned Trespeces
Film Editor Rudy Cabrales
Cinematography Johnny Araojo, Jun Rasca
Production Design  Arnold Almario
Musical Director Jimmy Antiporda
Direction Jose N. Carreon
Cast Judy Ann Santos, Luis Alandy, Gladys Reyes, Vhong Navarro and Matet de Leon/ with Pinky Amador, Jeffrey Santos, Dexter Doria, Cloyd Robinson

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THE 2000s # 125: JOLINA MAGDANGAL, LEANDRO MUNOZ AND INTRODUCING RAFAEL ROSELL IV, WITH JOHN LAPUS, KAYE ABAD, BOBOY GAROVILLIO, EUGENE DOMINGO IN "KUNG IKAW AY ISANG PANAGINIP" (2002)

A hardworking, spirited and selfless woman is torn between her love for a simple and responsible guy and her promise to free her dream guy from his "billboard imprisonment." Out of her loving nature, she releases a magic spell that causes the power of love to set everyone free.


"Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip" (2002)
Star Cinema Productions, Inc.
Release Date January 30, 2002
Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario, Ricardo Lee, Wenn Deramas
Film Editor Vito Cajili
Cinematography Sherman So
Production Design  Danny Cristobas
Musical Director Jessie Lasaten
Direction Wenn Deramas
Cast Jolina Magdangal, Leandro Munoz/ Introducing Rafael Rosell IV/ with John Lapus, Kaye Abad, Boboy Garovillo, Eugene Domingo, Denise Joaguin, Aljon Valdenebro, Karla Estrada/ Guests- Nida Blanca, Rio Locsin



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THE 2000s # 124: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., RUFA MAE QUINTO, WITH BOBBY ANDREWS, ANNE CURTIS, JOHN LAPUS AND PATRICIA JAVIER IN "MAHAL KITA, FINAL ANSWER" (2002)

A professional game show contestant becomes the lucky charm of a certified playboy who is allergic to commitments.


"Mahal Kita, Final Answer" (2002)
Viva Films
Release Date January 23, 2002
Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario
Film Editor Marya Ignacio
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Rufa Mae Quinto/ Also starring Bobby Andrews, Anne Curtis, John Lapus and Patricia Javier/ with Mandy Ochoa, Berting Labra, Janice Jurado, Marita Zobel, Eddie Arenas




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Friday, July 18, 2025

THE 2000s # 123: ANDREW E., GENEVA CRUZ, JANETTE McBRIDE, GISELLE SANCHEZ, LONG MEJIA, ROY ALVAREZ, ALVIN ANSON IN "BURLES KING, DAW, O" (2002)

To save their beloved theater, a couple of employees decide to take center stage and perform for the audience after the real performers get drunk.


"Burles King, Daw, O" (2002)
FLT Films International
Release Date January 16, 2002
Direction Ipe Pelino
Cast Andrew E., Geneva Cruz, Janette McBride, Giselle Sanchez, Long Mejia/ with Roy Alvarez, Alvin ANson, Dagul, Mico Palanca, Caloy Alde, Kristina Kasten, Marinella Moran, Cloyd Robinson, Metring David, Karen delos Santos



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THE 2000s # 122: MARICAR DE MESA, PYAR MIRASOL, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PAOLO RIVERO IN "BUKO PANDAN" (2002)

Excitement enters the life of two sisters after a dashing young man arrives to develop his land into a resort. Conflict arises when he is suddenly found dead.


"Buko Pandan" (2002)
World Arts Cinema
Release Date January 16, 2002
Film Editor Randy O'Brien
Cinematography Johnny Araojo
Musical Director Blitz Padua
Direction Uro Q. de la Cruz
Cast Maricar de Mesa, Pyar Mirasol, Tonton Gutierrez, Paolo Rivero/ with Jeanette Joaquin, Rona Reyes, Lucita Soriano


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THE 2000s # 121: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, DINA BONNEVIE, RICKY DAVAO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, PAOLO MONTALBAN IN "AMERICAN ADOBO" (2002)

Five friends share different stories of life and love as they battle loneliness while working in New York.


"American Adobo" (2002)
ABS- CBN Entertainment
Release Date January 16, 2002
Screenplay Vincent Nebrida
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Cinematography Lee Meily
Production Design  Fiel Zabat
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Laurice Guillen
Cast Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalban/ with Sandy Andolong, Randy Becker, Keesha Sharp and Gloria Romero

Thursday, July 17, 2025

THE 2000s # 120: JINGGOY ESTRADA, JUDY ANN SANTOS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, PYAR MIRASOL, ROBERT AREVALO, TROVADOR RAMOS, IZZA IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ IN "WALANG IWANAN... PEKSMAN" (2002)

A young woman goes to Manila to search for her long lost father. A man goes into hiding to escape a syndicate. A chance meeting leads to another and soon they find out that they play a significant ole in each other's life.


"Walang Iwanan... Peksman!" (2002)
Jolo Films
Release Date January 9, 2002
Direction Toto Natividad
Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Judy Ann Santos, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Ace Espinosa, Pyar Mirasol, Romy Diaz, Izza Ignacio, Trovador Ramos, Rommel Montano, Minnie Aguilar, Val Iglesias, Bryan Homecillo, Kuya Cesar



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THE 2000s # 119: EDDIE GARCIA, RONALD GAN LEDESMA, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ALMA CONCEPCION, YAM LEDESMA, DANTE RIVERO, JEAN SABURIT IN " BRO, KAHIT SAAN ENKWENTRO" (2002)

Having been successful in their military career, a father and son team is tapped to neutralize a notorious crime lord who runs a large-scale kidnap-for-ransom, gun-running, smuggling and narcotics activities.


"Bro, Kahit Saan Enkwentro" (2002)
MMG Entertainment
Release Date January 4, 2002
Screenplay Ed Joson
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Cinematography Aryong Cuenco
Direction Roland Ledesma
Cast Eddie Garcia, Ronald Gan Ledesma/ Also starring Eddie Gutierrez, Alm Concepcion, Yam Ledesma, Dante Rivero, Jean Saburit


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