POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 68: FERNANDO POE, OSCAR KEESEE, ROLANDO LIWANAG, OSCAR DEL ROSARIO, GERGORIO TICMAN, JOHNNY MONTEIRO, BERTING LABRA, LOURDES CASTELLVI AND INTRODUCING PERLA SOLIMAN IN "ALI MUDIN" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Ali Mudin"
FP Productions/ Palaris Films
Release Date April 29- May 5, 1948/ Boulevard

Story Clodualdo del Mundo
Direction Fernando Poe
Cast Fernando Poe, Oscar Keesee, Rolando Liwanag, Oscar del Rosario, Gregorio Ticman, Johnny Monteiro, Jose Ma. Saiz/ Featuring Berting Labra, Lourdes (Baby) Castellvi/ Introducing Perla Soliman

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 126: LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, MONA LISA, WITH RICARDO BRILLANTES, ENGRACIO IBARRA, VICENTE OCAMPO, ROSA MIA, CHIPOPOY, JOSE CAMIA, BELLA FLOR, BERTING (WONDER BOY) LABRA IN "HANGGANG LANGIT" (1947)/ UPDATED

"Hanggang Langit" (1947)

Kayumanggi Pictures

Release Date June 12- 26, 1947/ Dalisay

Direction Paquito Bolero

Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Mona Lisa, Ricardo Brillantes, Engracio Ibarra, Vicente Ocampo, Rosa Mia, Chipopoy, Jose Camia, Bella Flor, Berting (Wonder Boy) Labra

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 141: FERNANDO POE, DOLORES MOJICA, ROSA MIA, GUILLERMO CHAVES, OSCAR KEESEE, CONSUELO SAYSON, LIRIO YABOT AND BERTING (WONDER BOY) LABRA IN "PALABOY NG TADHANA" (1947)

"Palaboy ng Tadhana" (1947)

Palaris Films

Release Date March 3- 20, 1947/ Illusion

Direction Fernando Poe

Cast Fernando Poe, Dolore Mojica, Rosa Mia, Guillermo Chaves, Oscar Keesee, Consuelo Sayson, Lirio Yabot, Berting (Wonder Boy) Labra

THE 2000s #157: JERICHO ROSALES, KRISTINE HERMOSA, WITH NESTOR DE VILLA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, JOHN LLOYD CRUZ, LUZ VALDEZ, MICHELLE BAYLE IN "FOREVERMORE" (2002)

Love blossoms once again between a young man and a young woman who, after years of being separated, meet again.

"Forevermore" (2002)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 26, 2002

Story & Screenplay Marietta M. Lamasan, Henry Quiltain

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Music Jessie Lasaten

Direction John D, Lazatin

Cast Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa/ Also starring Nestor de Villa, Caridad Sanchez, John Lloyd Cruz, Luz Valdez, Michelle Bayle, Sylvia Sanchez, John Arcilla, Mel Kimura, Berting Labra, Renato del Prado

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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 # 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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THE 2000s # 93: EDDIE GARCIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH JACKIE FORSTER, ROBIN DA ROSA, MICHELLE BAYLE, JAIME FABREGAS, DICK ISRAEL, BERNARDO BERNARDO, BERTING LABRA IN "SANGGANO'T SANGGAGO" (2001)

Conquering his fear, a man agrees to share a home with an ex-convict who claims that he is the real owner of the house. They soon find out that the former's boss is the same man who set up the ex-convict. They now find a way to expose him and his illegal activities.

"Sanggano't Sanggago" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date October 10, 2001

Story and Screenplay Sherwin Buenvenida, Rolf Mahilom, Al Tantay, 

Edward Trespeces, Michiko Yamamoto

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design AlexOchoa

Musical Director Elhmir Saison

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Eddie Garcia, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Jackie Forster, Robin Da Rosa, Michelle Bayle, Jaime Fabregas, Dick Israel, Bernardo Bernardo, Berting Labra, Aiza Marquez, Caloy Alde, Cris Daluz, John Lesaca

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THE 2000s # 88: JUDY ANN SANTOS, PIOLO PASCUAL, JEFFREY QUIZON, WITH GLORIA ROMERO, JOHNNY DELGADO, GLORIA DIAZ, VIC VARGAS, BERTING LABRA IN "BAKIT 'DI TOTOHANIN" (2001)

A young woman volunteers to fight on the ring to regain their boxing gym which their grandmother lost in a bet. But first, she has to train under a young handsome man. Sparks fly at the start but love soon blooms between the two.

"Bakit 'Di Totohanin" (2001)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 29, 2001

Story and Screenplay Dindo Perez

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Piolo Pascual, Jeffery Quizon/ Also starring Gloroa Romero, Johnny Delgado, Gloria Diaz, Vic Vargas, Berting Labra, Bearwin Meily, Michelle Bayle

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THE 2000s # 61: BERNADETTE ALLYSON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANTOINETTE TAUS, ONEMIG BONDOC, ELIZABETH OROPESA, GLADYS REYES AND AN ALL STAR CAST, THREE EPISODES, THREE DIRECTORS IN "TABI TABI PO" (2001)

*A fitness instructor's desire to live a normal life is hindered by her vampire relatives.

*Underworld creatures help a young woman find the truth behind her father's mysterious death.

*Two demon sisters are in constant battle as one wants a normal life while the other is serious in destroying mankind.

"Tabi Tabi Po" (2001)

FLT Filims

Release Date January 31, 2001

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Three Episodes

Episode 1- "Vampira"

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Bernadette Allyson, Wowie de Guzman, Izza Ignacio, Stefano Mori, Michael Roy Jornales, Jefferson Long, Berting Labra, Enrico Contreras, Joanna Gonzales

Episode 2- "Engkantada"

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Antoinette Taus, Onemig Bondoc, Joanne Quintas, Alvin Anson, Cita Astals, Jessette Prospero, Richard Joson

Episode 3- "Demonyita"

Direction Joven Tan

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Gladys Reyes, Raymond Bagatsing, Angelica Panganiban, Piel Morena, Melissa Mendez, Bella Flores, Mely Tagasa, Cris Daluz

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THE 2000s # 33: FERNANDO POE, JR., ARA MINA, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, ROMY DIAZ, JIMMY FABREGAS, CANDY PANGILINAN, BERTING LABRA, MELY TAGASA, TIA PUSIT AND PAQUITO DIAZ IN "AYOS NA... ANG KASUNOD" (2000)

The story of two people leading two different lives. Ramon (FPJ) is a delivery truck driver while Amor (Ara Mina) own a neighborhood luncheonette. He is looking for the perfect partner. Her seven goon-like brothers are guarding her. When they meet, it's love at first sight.

"Ayos Na... ang Kasunod" (2000)

FPJ Productions

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date August 16, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver P. Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ara Mina/ Also starring Jimmy Santos, Maritoni Fernandez, Romy Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Candy Pangilinan, Berting Labra, Mely Tagasa, Tia Pusit and Paquito Diaz/ with Ernie David, Dante Javier, Rhey Roldan, German Moreno, Teresa Loyzaga, Manjo del Mundo

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THE 2000s # 5: FERNANDO POE, JR., NANETTE MEDVED, WITH BOB SOLER, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, BERTING LABRA, ROMY DIAZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND INTRODUCING CRIS VILLONCO IN "ANG DALUBHASA" (2000)

After surviving an ambush that killed his wife and child, a former military man becomes a highly respected surgeon until tragedy befalls on of his patients.

"Ang Dalubhasa" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date January 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Martin Masadao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Nanette Medved/ Also starring Bob Soler, Maritoni Fernandez, Paquito Diaz, Berting Labra, Romy Diaz, Ricardo Cepeda, Zandro Zamora, Johnny Vicar, Dindo Arroyo, Marco Polo Garcia, Manjo del Mundo, Tony Carreon, Nanding Fernandez Bon Vibar, Marita Zobel, Maita Sanchez, Naty Santiago

THE NINETIES # 1069: VIC SOTTO, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH PATRICIA JAVIER, NOVA VILLA, YOYONG MARTIREZ, VAL SOTTO, EARL IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ, BERTING LABRA IN "BASTA IKAW... NANGINGINIG PA!" (1999)

A man helps a feisty woman escape a syndicate which wants to kill her. They pretend to be a couple and hide in the man's province but soon love develops between the two of them.

"Basta Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa!" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Tony Y. Reyes, Ely Matawaran

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Director Toyong Nalasa

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Patricia Javier, Nova Villa, Yoyong Martirez, Val Sotto, Earl Ignacio, Romy Diaz, Berting Labra, Alicia Lane, Norman Mitchelle, Joanne Salazar, Danny Labra, Danny Cruz, Bomber Moran, Ernie Forte, Valentin Simon, / Special Participation of Elizabeth Oropesa, Jun Encarnacion, Rez Cortez

THE NINETIES # 1068: LITO LAPID, VINA MORALES, WITH RUSTOM PADILLA, JESS LAPID, JR., EMILIO GARCIA, PIEL MORENA, TERESA LOYZAGA, RICARDO CEPEDA, JESS LAPID, JR., MIKEY ARROYO IN "AKO'Y IBIGIN MO... LALAKING MATAPANG" (1999)

After serving his suspension, a teacher is assigned to a faraway school where he leads the effort to expose a corrupt mayor who wants to destroy the school in order to recover a Japanese treasure.

"Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang" (1999)

FLT Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Jesus Jose, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Wifredo 'Winky' Gonzales

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Direction Jesus Jose (aka. Lito Lapid)

Cast Lito Lapid, Vina Morales/ Also starring Rustom Padilla, Jess Lapid, Jr., Emilio Garcia, Piel Morena, Teresa Loyzaga, Ricardo Cepeda, Mikey Arroyo, Berting Labra, Romy Diaz

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THE NINETIES # 1066: FERNANDO POE, JR., JUDY ANN SANTOS, WITH AILEEN DAMILES, KIER LEGASPI AND INTRODUCING LEANDRO MUNOZ IN "ISUSUMBONG KITA SA TATAY KO" (1999)

A father deals with his tomboyish daughter adolescence and her jealousy over his father's love prospects.  

"Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 9, 1999

Screenplay Dindo Perez

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Arthur Sta. Ana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

 Direction Boots Plata

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Judy Ann Santos/ Also starring Aileen Damiles, Kier Legaspi/ Introducing Leandro Munoz/ Special Participation- Anita Linda, Robert Arevalo, Angel Aquino, Paquito Diaz, Berting Labra, Manjo del Mundo

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THE NINETIES # 1050: ROI VINZON, JOHN REGALA, TERESA LOYZAGA, MARITESS SAMSON, URSULA ORTIZ, IDA REYES AND ANNA CAPRI IN "WALA KA NANG LUPANG TATAPAKAN" (1999)

"Wala Ka Nang Lupang Tatapakan" (1999)

Arthur Films

Release Date March 3, 1999

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Jiose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Roi Vinzon, John Regala, Teresa Loyzaga, Maritess Samson, Ursula Ortiz, Ida Reyes and Anna Capri/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Jess Lapid, Jr., Roberto Gonzales, Berting Labra, Vic Belaro, Rommel Valdez, Danny Labra, Mark Mendez, Jonel Balagtas, Tata Ilo, Levi Ignacio

THE NINETIES # 1045: JIMMY SANTOS, BERTING LABRA AND PAQUITO DIAZ, WITH RUFA MAE QUINTO, JANICE DE GUZMAN, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, ROMY DIAZ, BOB SOLER, BOY ALANO IN "BAYADRA BROTHERS" (1999)

Armed with an herbal formula that their father left to them, three brothers go to Manila to find their long lost brother.

"Bayadra Brothers" (1999)

Dara Productions

Release Date February 17, !999

Story and Screenplay Jake Golea

Cinematographer Oscar Quirejeros

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Ben Endaya

Direction Paquito Diaz

Cast Jimmy Santos, Berting Labra and Paquito Diaz/ with Rufa Mae Quinto, Janice de Guzman, Samantha Lopez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Bob Soler, Boy Alano, Beverly Salviejo, Lucy Quinto/ Guests- Joko Diaz, Ace Espinosa, Jay Manalo, Eddie Gutierrez, Ina Alegre, Palito and Roi Vinzon/ with Danny Labra, Eddie Tuazon, Telly Babasa, Boy Agpoon, Dante Javier/ Special Participation of Bernardo Bernardo

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THE NINETIES # 1029: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, GLADYS REYES, CHRISTOPHER ROXAS, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, AI-AI DE LAS ALAS, TIA PUSIT, JOEY PADILLA, BERING LABRA IN "KASAL-KASALAN SAKALAN" (1998)

A young couple tries to hide their relationship from the girl's parents who dislike the boy because he is poor. The two are forced to marry each other after they are caught in the room drying their clothes. Conflict arises when they encounter a lot of disagreements while preparing for their wedding.

"Kasal- Kasalan Sakalan" (1998)

Crown Seven Ventures, Solar Films

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Ami Aguirre

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao, Felizardo 'Jun' Vinarao

Production Design Conrado 'Bing' Santos

Musical Director Maximiano Alcaide

Direction Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cast Judy Ann Sanos, Wowie de Guzman, Gladys Reyes, Christopher Roxas/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Tia Pusit, Joey Padilla, Berting Labra

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THE NINETIES # 1019: JINGGOY ESTRADA, CARMINA VILLAROEL, RUFA MAE QUINTO, BEA BUENO, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., CARIDAD SANCHEZ, DICK ISAREL, BERTING LABRA, MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO IN "ANG ERPAT KONG ASTIG" (1998)

 To be able to keep his daughter, a widower has to send her to a private school (a requirement by his parents-in-law). Trouble arises when he is mistaken for a hired killer (his namesake) and he has to complete his assignment of killing a rich matron.

"Ang Erpat Kong Astig" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date December 2, 1998

Story and Screenplay Felix Dalay, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Catalino 'Boy' Tablizo

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Carmina Villaroel, Rufa Mae Quinto, Bea Bueno/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Caridad Sanchez, Dick Israel, Berting Labra, Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago, Tintoy, Dexter Doria, Veronica Veron. Alicia Lane, Benedict Aquino, Bernie Fabiosa, Gerard Ejercito, Jam Melendez, Bebong Osorio, Martin Gutierrez Guests- Vilma Santos, Edu Manzano, Edgar Mortiz, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr.

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THE NINETIES # 1015: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH JAY MANALO, BONG VILLAFUERTE, SUSAN JANE RITTER, DICK ISRAEL, RUEL VERNAL IN "GINTO'T Pilak" 91998)

A man and a woman are being hunted by the Yakuza after the woman received a lot of money and precious information from a dead member of the group.

"Ginto't Pilak"(1998)

Viva Films

Release Date November 11, 1998

Story Henry Nadong, Romy Suzara

Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Jr.

Cinematography Pablo 'Ambo' Bautista

Film Editor Alvin Vinarao

Production Design Ben Paumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Jay Manalo, Bony Villafuerte, Susan Jane Ritter, Dick Israel, Ruel Vernal, Roldan Aquino, Berting Labra, Bella Flores, Gabriel Romulo, Wilson Go, Val Iglesias, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Tsing Tong Tsai, Dinah Dominguez, Romy Romulo, Vic Varrion

THE NINETIES # 1011: ROBIN PADILLA, MARICEL SORIANO, WITH RICARDO CEPEDA, RENZO CRUZ, EMILIO GARCIA, JORGE ESTREGAN, DICK ISRAEL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, BERTING LABRA AND RICKY BELMONTE IN "TULAK NG BIBIG, KABIG NG DIBDIB" (1998)

An ex-convict (imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit) helps a woman who gets into a lot of trouble after inheriting the country's biggest shipping line from her husband who died mysteriously.

"Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)

Viva Films, FLT Films

Release Date October 14, 1998

Story and Screenplay Wally Ching, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Doni Gonazales

Musical Director Mike Loanzon

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Robin Padilla, Marciel Soriano/ Also starring Ricardo Cepeda, Renzo Cruz, Emilo Garcia, Jorge Estregan, Dick Israel, Caridad Sanchez, Berting Labra and Ricky Belmonte/ with the special participation of Piel Morena/ with Mark Bryan Homecillo, Anne Curtis, Chubi del Rosario

Original theatrical poster of "Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)

(Private Collection)