THE 1985 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: VELEZ, ALONZO TOP AWARDEES

Ten movies participated in the 1985 Metro Manila Film Festival. Amazaldy Productions' Paradise Inn, a film by Celso Ad.Castillo received five major awards--- Best Picture; Best Actress (Vivian Velez); Best Story (Celso Ad Castillo); Best Cinematography (Romeo Vitug) and Best Editing (Edgardo Vinarao). Triple A Films' The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter got four awards--- Best Actor (Anthony Alonzo); Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Abuel); Best Screenplay (Tom Adrales) and the Second Best Picture Award. Cherie Gil was awarded the Best Supporting Actress trophy for the movie, God... Save Me!. Lea Productions' Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? received the most number of awards with six--- Best Director (Lino Brocka); Best Child Performer (Katrin Gonzales); Best Musical Scoring (Willy Cruz); Best Sound Engineering (Rolly Ruta); Best Production Design (Benjie de Guzman) and the Third Best Picture Award.

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"Paradise Inn" (1985)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Vivian Velez, Dennis Roldan, Michael de Mesa, Robert Arevalo, Armida Siguon Reyna, Lito ANzures, Jinggoy Estrada, Lucita Soriano, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Bing Davao, Jaime Fabregas, Juan Carlos/ Directed by Celso Ad Castillo


"The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter" (1985)- Stars Anthony Alonzo, Charito Solis, Gina ALajar, Tommy Abuel, George Estregan, Raoul Aragonn, Juan Rodrigo, Rex Lapid, Daria Ramirez, Frd Moro, Roi Vinzons/ Directed by Wilfredo Milan

"Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ang Diyos?" (1985)- Stars Gina Alajar, Michael de Mesa, Edu Manzana, Caridad Sanchez and Kristin Gonzales/ Directed by Lino Brocka


"Boboy Tibayan: Tigre ng Cavite" (1985)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Lani Mercardo, Lyka Ugarte, George Estregan, Raoul Aragonn, Perla Bautista, Rez Cortez, Conrad Poe, Bomber Moran/ Directed by Pepe Marcos


"Bomba Arienda" (1985)- Stars Ace Vergel, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Carmi Martin, Tommy Abuel and Coney Reyes/ Directed by Mel Chionglo


"God... Save Me! (1985)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Charito Solis, Rio Locsin, Cherie Gil, Tommy Abuel, Juan Rodrigo, Rose Ann Gonzales/ Directed by Carlo J. Caparas


"Hee Man: Master of None" (1985)- Stars Redford White, Roderick Paulate, Emily Loren, Don Pepot, Tatlong Itlog, Joaquin Fajardo, Maning bato, Imelda Caparas, Ernie Ortega, Mario Escudero/ Directed by Tony Y. Reyes


"I Can't Stop Loving You" (1985)- Stars Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III, Rowell Santiago and Jackie Lou Blanco, Lani Mercado and Miguel Rodriguez, Nadia Montenegro and Richard Gomez/ with Liza Lorena, Marissa Delgado/ Directed by Elwood Perez

Menudo at Pandesal" (1985)- Stars Gloria Diaz, Carmi Martin, Tanya Gomez and Janice De Belen/ with Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Lou Veloso & Caridad Sanchez/ Directed by Danny L. Zialcita

"Oks na Oks Pakner" (1985)- Stars Nino Muhlach, Janice De Belen and Aga Muhlach/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa

SEPTEMBER 28, 1964: ACTOR KILLS MOVIE PRODUCER

In 1964, award-winning actor-producer Leroy Salvador figured in an unpleasant incident when he accidentally killed a movie producer. Claiming self-defense, he went to the police and confessed to the killing. From the front page of The Manila Times, here's that full account----

Actor Kills Cine Producer
Leroy Salvador yields, claims self defense

September 28, 1964- Leroy Salvador, well-known movie actor-producer, shot to death Jesus Consul, another movie producer, at the latter’s residence at 289 Banawe st., Quezon City, at 1:22 p.m. yesterday. Salvador, 35, of Metrica st., Sampaloc, surrendered to the QC police 30 minutes after the shooting. He claimed Consul was shot while the two were grappling for Consul’s revolver. Consul, 40, was dead on arrival at the National Orthopedic Hospital. He was hit in the left chest.

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Salvador told investigators that he and Consul quarreled over the use of a bus Salvador had leased from Consul’s Movie Philippines, Inc. during the shooting of “Dugo ng Sugatan.” The film is produced by Salvador’s Golden Harvest Productions. Salvador said Consul was sore over the damage to the bus engine while it was under lease by Golden Harvest Promotions. Consul allegedly charged Salvador with having failed to supply gasoline for the bus while it was in his custody. When he tried to deny the charge, Salvador said, Consul became belligerent. He said he went near to put his arm around the other man’s shoulder to placate him but Consul, he said, must have misunderstood his intention. Suddenly, he said, he saw Consul whip out his gun, a licensed .38 caliber Colt. Salvador said he was grappling with Consul for possession of the gun when it went off. He surrendered the gun.

The only witnesses to the incident were four men who went with Salvador to Consul’s residence. Salvador said he went there yesterday to edit and process the film of “Dugo ng Sugatan.” Salvador said he leased the bus and other movie equipment for P14, 500.00. The actor surrendered to Pat. Vicente Sardea, desk officer at the QC detective bureau at 1:50 p.m. “I shot somebody,” Salvador said when he turned himself in. The QC police last night readied a charge of homicide against the actor.

"Dugo ng Sugatan" (1964)

ACTOR CHARLIE DAVAO PASSED AWAY, 75 / MOVIE ADS 1959-66

Veteran character actor Charlie Davao, father of Ricky Davao, passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with colon cancer. According to reports, Davao's cancer was detected in December 2009. He recently underwent an operation.

Born Charles Dabao in Iloilo City, he went to Manila in 1954 to pursue his college education. He was a commerce student at the University of the East while involved in commercial and print ad modeling. Although he was attentive in school, his main goal was into film acting, which he realized after a friend told him about an audition at the Sampaguita Pictures. He grabbed the opportunity and passed the audition with flying colors. He was introduced in Isinumpa in 1959. Davao’s biggest break came in 1965 when he played Agent 009, a local James Bond.

Davao appeared in more than hundred films playing mostly villain and supporting roles to lead stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Ramon Revilla Sr., Lito Lapid, Rudy Fernandez, among others.

He was last seen in a slew of teleseryes aired in recent years. These included “Totoy Bato” and “Sine Novela Presents: Ngayon at Kailanman” on GMA-7, as well as “Sa Piling Mo” and “Basta’t Kasama Kita” on ABS-CBN.

"Isinumpa" (1959)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Dolphy, Barbara Perez, Marlene Dauden/ with Etang Iischer, Panchito Alba, Priscilla Valdez, Charlie Davao/ Directed by Octavio Silos

"Double Cross" (1960)- Stars Rita Gomez, Luis Gonzales, Carlos Salazar, Tony Marzan/ with Martin Marfil, Bella Flores, Charlie Davao, Naty Santiago / Directed by Conrado Conde

Left- "Dayukdok" (1961)- Stars Carmen Rosales, Luis Gonzales, Amalia Fuentes, Barbara Perez/ with Charlie Davao, Boy Alano, Matimtiman Cruz, Jose Villafranca/ Directed by Mar S. Torres

Right- "Kaming Mga Talyada" (1962)- Stars Juancho Gutierrez, Jose Mari, Tony Marzan, Rod Navarro, Boy Alano, Charlie Davao, Boy Garcia/ Directed by Tony cayado

"Trudis Liit" (1963)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Bella Flores/ Introducing Vilma Santos & Connie Angeles/ with Charlie Davao, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Ely Roquee, Matimtiman Cruz, Ray Marcos, Ven Medina, Venchito Galvez/ Directed by Jose de Villa

"Anak ni Kamagong" (1964)- Stars Leopoldo Salcedo, Vic Vargas, Carmen Rosales, Josephine Estrada/ with Charlie Davao, Romeo Rivera, Renato del Prado/ Directed by Conrado Conde


"Sa Kuko ng Lawin" (1964)- Stars Lolita Rodrigues, Lyn D'Amour and Eddie Rodriguez/ with Charlie Davao, Boy Alvarez, Blackie Francisco, Eddie Torrente, Connie Angeles/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo


"Mr. Wong Vs. Mistico" (1964)- Stars Chiquito, Lyn D'Amour and Charlie Davao/ with Joseph de Cordova, Teddy Benavidez, Joe Sison, Jose Villafranca, Andres Centenera/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo

"7 Mata-Hari" (1965)- Stars Charlie Davao, Maggie dela Riva, Gloria Sevilla, Vilma Valera, Zeny Zabala, Stella Suarez, Helen Thompson & Miriam Jurado/ Directed byRomy Villaflor

"Secret Agent 009" (1965)- Stars Charlie Davao,Lyn D'Amour, Stella Suarez, Carol Varga, Martin Marfil and Miriam Jurado/ with Carmen Soriano, Joe Sison, Bruno Punzalan/ Directed by Romy Villaflor

"Assignment: Hongkong" (1965)- Stars Charlie Davao, Lyn D'Amour, Zeny Zabala, Joe Cunanan, Philip Coo, Tong Tek, David Hsu and Miriam Jurado/ Directed by Romy Villaflor

"Pintuang Bakal" (1965)- Stars Henry Duval, Ruby Regala, Tony Cruz, Jr., Nello nayo, Joe Sison, Elena Mercado and Charlie Davao/ Directed by Dan Victorino

"Palakang Dagat" (1965)- Stars Willie Sotelo, Charlie Davao, Vilma Valera and Paquito Diaz/ Directed by Felix Villar

"Mistico Meets Mamaw" (1966)- Stars Marlene Dauden, Charlie Davao and Apeng Daldal/ with Martin Marfil, Rebecca Gonzales, Liz Flores, Vince Juarez/ Directed by Totoy Rivera

"Assignment: Jolo" (1966)- Stars Charlie Davao, Maggie dela Riva, Lucita Soriano, Bessie Barredo, Ruby Regala, Mel Francisco/ with Jose Padilla, Jr., Nello Nayo/ Directed by Danny Victorino

A RARE CLIP OF JOSE RIZAL'S "EL FILIBUSTERISMO": A FILM BY GERRY DE LEON

"El Filibusterismo" (1962)- Stars Pancho Magalona, Charito Solis, Teody Belarmino, Ben Perez, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Robert Arevalo, Lourdes Medel, Oscar Keesee and Edita Vital/ Directed by Gerardo de Leon

...Basilio is soon released with the help of Simoun. Basilio, now a changed man, and after hearing about Julî's suicide, finally joins Simoun’s revolution. Simoun then tells Basilio his plan at the wedding of Paulita Gómez and Juanito, Basilio’s hunch-backed classmate. His plan was to conceal an explosive inside a pomegranate-styled kerosene lamp that Simoun will give to the newlyweds as a gift during the wedding reception. The reception will take place at the former home of the late Captain Tiago, which was now filled with explosives planted by Simoun. According to Simoun, the lamp will stay lighted for only 20 minutes before it flickers; if someone attempts to turn the wick, it will explode and kill everyone—important members of civil society and the Church hierarchy—inside the house.

Basilio has a change of heart and attempts to warn the people inside, including Isagani, his friend and the former boyfriend of Paulita. Simoun leaves the reception early as planned and leaves a note behind.

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Initially thinking that it was simply a bad joke by those left behind, Father Salví recognizes the handwriting and confirms that it was indeed Ibarra’s. As people begin to panic, the lamp flickers. Father Irene tries to turn the wick up when Isagani, due to his undying love for Paulita, bursts in the room and throws the lamp into the river, sabotaging Simoun's plans. He escapes by diving into the river as guards chase after him. He later regrets his impulsive action because he had contradicted his own belief that he loved his nation more than Paulita and that the explosion and revolution could have fulfilled his ideals for Filipino society. (wikipedia)

Here's that climatic scene masterfully recreated by the great Gerry de Leon---

Courtesy of Arriva Productions

More on El Filibusterismo---

THE 1984 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: NORA AUNOR TOPS FILMFEST

Cherubim Films' Bulaklak sa City Jail won the Best Picture Award in the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival. It also received four other major awards--- Best Actress (Nora Aunor); Best Director (Mario O'Hara); Best Story and Best Screenplay (both for Lualhati Bautista). Other awardees include--- Best Actor (Herbert Bautista/ Shake, Rattle & Roll); Best Supporting Actor (Ed Villapol/ Alapaap); Best Supporting Actress (Celia Rodriguez/Bulaklak sa City Jail); Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction (Joe Tutanes/ Alapaap); Best Editing (Jess Navarro/ Shake, Rattle & Roll); Best Music (Jaime Fabregas/ Shake, Rattle & Roll) and Best Child Performer (Chuckie Dreyfuss/ Idol).

A total of nine entries participated in the filmfest and saw the debut of Shake, Rattle and Roll, probably the most successful film series in the history of Philippine cinema.

"Bulaklak sa City Jail" (1984)- Stars Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Maya Valdez, Zenaida Amador, Maritess Gutierrez, Shyr Valdez/ Directed by Mario O'Hara

Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)/ Three Episodes

Episode 1: “Baso”- Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza/ Cast- Joel Torre, Rey’PJ’ Abellana, Arlene Muhlach
Episode 2: “Pridyider” – Directed by Ishmael Bernal/ Cast- Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Mon Alvir, Lito Gruet
Episode 3: “Manananggal” – Directed by Peque Gallaga/ Cast- Herbert bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quiajano, Pen Medina

"Ang Panday IV: Ika- Apat Na Aklat" (1984)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Marianne dela Riva, Lito Anzures, Bentot, Jr., Eddie Infante, Mario Escudero, Robert Rivera and Max Alvarado/ Special participation of Rowell Santiago/ Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes



"Alapaap" (1984)- Stars William Martinez, Mark Gil. Michael de Mesa and Tanya Gomez/ Introducing Eva Rose Palma, Isadora/ Directed by Tata Esteban




"Misteryo sa Tuwa" (1984)- Stars Tony Santos, Sr., Johnny Delgado, Ronie Lazaro, Alicia Alonzo, Lito Anzures, Amable Quiambao, Mario Montes/ Directed by Abbo Q. dela Cruz




"Idol" (1984)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Connie Angeles, Chuckie Dreyfuss, Dencio Padilla, Ruben Rustia, Victor Bravo,Dick Israel, Robert Talabis, Philip Gamboa, Bomber Moran, Rommel Valdez/ Directed by Romy Suzara



"Bukas... May Pangarap" (1984)- Stars Gina Alajar, Tommy Abuel, Dante Balaois, Michael Baluyot, Richard Baluyot, Thea Cleofe Salvador, Bes Flores, Ruben Rustia, Bebong Osorio, Josie Galvez/ Directed by Gil Portes



"Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo" (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Cachupoy, Fauzi Omar, Isabel Rivas, Barbara Luna, Julie Ann Fortich, Donna Villa, Rosemarie de Vera/ Directed by Angel Labra

"Muntinlupa 1958" (1984)- Stars Anthony Alonzo, Marianne dela Riva, Fred Montilla, Tita Munoz, Alicia Alonzo, Max Alvarado, Joonee Gamboa, Renato del Prado, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia/ Directed by Jose Antonio Alonzo

DECEMBER 24, 1963: THE DEATH OF ARTURO "BOY GOLDEN" PORCUNA

Arturo Porcuna, alias Boy Golden was a notorious gangster who figured prominently in gangland violence and Mafia-like vendetta during the early 60s. That time, the streets of Manila became the center of several fierce and violent confrontations among feuding gang groups. Porcuna was feared but his life was brief and his bloody end came in the early morning of December 24, 1963 when he was shot to death by members of his rival gang group.

From the front page of The Manila Chronicle, here's the full news account of that fateful day---

PORCUNA, 2 AIDES SHOT DEAD BY FOES
by Rufino Rogel, Jr.

Arturo Porcuna, alias "Boy Golden," notorious police character and two of his henchmen were gunned down by members of a rival gang in the room of an apartment in Mandaluyong, Rizal shortly after 2 o'clock this morning. Killed with Porcuna were two new members of his gang known as "Jojo" and Bert". Their real names were not immediately available as they reportedly joined Porcuna's gang only a few days ago.

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Jaime San Miguel, a Porcuna henchman who rented the three-room apartment at No. 91-B Col. F. Vicencio street, told Patrolmen Domiciano Valenciano and Juan Perez who rushed to the scene to investigate that the gunwielders were Eddie Luz, Baby Soriano, Antonio Razon, Rene Sebastian and three others whom he was not able to identify. The gunmen arrived in two cars, a Fairlane and an Impala and motorcycles. As the front door of the apartment was open, they entered without being detected by the occupants. They proceed to the second floor and surprised Porcuna and three of his henchmen while they were opening their Christmas presents, in one of the rooms. They opened fire on the men inside the room and when Porcuna, Jojo and Bert fell, the gunwielders left. San Miguel who was also in the room at the time hid in one of the lockers and was not injured.

The wife of Porcuna known as Marla and Anita Dee, the wife of San Miguel, were in the other room when the shooting took place. With them in their room was their housemaid.

When the police arrived, they found the bodies of Porcua, Jojo and Bert all riddled with bullets. They found on the flo0r empty shells of an automatic carbine and a Thompson submachinegun. The police were inclined to believe that the victims were surprised in the room by the gunmen who were obviously on a mission to liquidate Porcuna and his henchmen.

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Part of the turbulent life of Arturo Porcuna was recreated in a movie directed by Danny Zialcita, titled Hindi Sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna.

I never had a chance to see this movie when it made its theatrical run in 1978. It earned money and made a noise when it won the Gawad Urian's Best Actress for its lead star Beth Bautista. I think it never came out in video format and I am wondering if a copy still exists.

"Hindi Sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna" (1978)- Stars Beth Bautista, Joseph Sytangco, Dick Israel, Anthony Alonzo, Josephine Garcia, Suzanne Gonzales/ Directed by Danny Zialcita

Synopsis:

Halaw sa tunay na pangyayari, isinasaad ng Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna ang buhay ng kapatid na babae ni Boy Golden, isang kilalang maton noong 1960's. Si Baby Porcuna (Elizabeth Bautista) ay isang mananayaw ng burlesk sa tanghalang pinamamahalaan ni Cris (Dick Israel).. Nahahalayan sa hanapbuhay ng kanyang kapatid, kinuha ni Boy (Anthony Alonzo) si Baby habang nagsasayaw sa tanghalan, at iniuwi sa apartment na kanyang tinutuluyan upang ilayo kay Cris kahit may anak na si Baby rito. Nakilala ni Baby si Tommy (Joseph Sytangco), isang mang-aawit sa tanghalan ni Cris. Nanligaw si Tommy at nag-alok ng kasal. Matapos matuklasan ni Baby ang pakikipag-ulayaw ni Cris sa ibang babae, nabuo ang kanyang pasyang iwanan ito at magpakasal kay Tommy. Naging maunos ang kanilang pagsasama dahil sa kaugnayan ni Baby kay Boy Golden at sa magulong pamumuhay nito. Ang pakikipag-alitan ni Boy dahil sa dalawang babae, kina Emma (Josephine Garcia) at Susan (Suzanne Gonzales) ang naging sanhi ng kanyang kamatayan. Natanto naman ni Cris na tunay na may pagtingin siya kay Baby. Binayaran niya si Tommy upang layuan si Baby. Nasaktan si Baby at bilang ganti ay sinabuyan niya ng asido si Tommy. Nagsisi si Baby nang malamang si Cris ang may kagagawan ng lahat, ngunit tulad ng ugnayan nina Boy, Emma, at Susan, ang kina Baby, Cris, at Tommy ay humantong din sa isang malagim na wakas.

Source: Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino

JANUARY 18, 1961: COP KILLS DAUGHTER, SON-IN-LAW, HIMSELF

This bizarre and horrific incident, a front page headline news in 1961 became the subject of a 1981 Mike de Leon critically-acclaimed movie, Kisapmata. It happened on the late afternoon of January 18, 1961 when a Manila Police detective killed his daughter, son-in-law, critically wounding his wife and shot himself to death due to domestic and family dispute. Here's the full account of that fateful and unfortunate tragedy --- from the front page of The Manila Chronicle.

A Manila police detective, driven to a fit of madness during a family quarrel, killed his only daughter and son-in-law, shot and wounded his wife and then blew his brains out with the same gun at their plush residence in Makati, Rizal, shortly before 5:45 p.m. yesterday.

The amok was Pablo Cabading, 48, a plainclothesman assigned with the criminal investigation laboratory of the Manila Police Department. He herded the three into his room at the second floor of their lavishly-furnished house at 1074 Zapote, Makati to settle a domestic dispute. At the heat of the argument, he shot them one after, and then presses the muzzle of his .45 caliber pistol against his right temple and shot himself to death. The .45 caliber slug plowed through his skull. His victims were: 1. Mrs. Asuncion Cabading, 45, his wife, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Mrs. Cabading, up to press time last night, was in serious condition at the Philippine General Hospital. She sustained eight wounds --- five in both feet, two in the left shoulder and one in the body. She was taken to the operating room. 2. Mrs. Lydia Cabading-Quitangon, 24, his lone daughter, a doctor by profession. 3. Leonardo Quitangon, 36, professor at the University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine, Lydia’s husband.

Quintangon and Lydia died in each other’s embrace in a corner of the room. Their bodies were riddled with bullets. Cabading fell on his back on a bed. Mrs. Cabading was found writhing in pain on the floor near the feet of Quitangon and Lydia. Makati policemen rushed her to the PGH. The death gun, Cabading’s service pistol was found on the floor below the feet of Cabading. The four were found in the blood-soaked room on the second floor of their newly-constructed house. Police investigators had to break the lock of the door to get into the room. They said the room was locked from inside.

Four other persons were in the house during the shooting orgy. They were Nonilo Quitangon, 27, a lawyer of 3996 Dangal, Sta. Mesa, brother of Leonardo; Eduardo Cabading, 8, adopted son of the Cabadings; Normalinda Gapuz, 15, and Corazon Verzosa, 12, housemaids. A Makati policeman was passing by and the maids sought his aid, Gapuz said. Nonilo said he was in the house during the rampage but got frightened and rushed out tocall for policemen. He said he was summoned by Cabading to their house to discuss “something important.” When he arrived at the house, Cabading engaged him in a lively conversation, Nonilo said. Minutes later, Cabading told him to wait downstairs as the family was going to discuss something upstairs. Five minutes later, Nonilo said, he heard a succession of shots. Nonilo told policemen Cabading might have been angered by their children’s refusal to stay with them. He said the Quintangons wanted to live separately. Quintangon and Lydia were married only last October 1960. Lydia was an only child of the Cabadings.

Rodrigo Narvaez, 18, of 176 Arellano Avenue, cousin of Quintangon, rushed to the house after he got word of the shooting. He said that Cabading once told him that it was his wish that Lydia would not live separately with them. Narvaez said he learned Cabading treated Quintangon coldly because he married his daughter without their blessing. Nonilo told Makati police investigators that last Sunday, Lydia and Quintangon left for Marogondon, Cavite, without the permission of their father. He said that shortly before Sunday noon, Cabading went to his house in Sta. Mesa brandishing a Thompson submachine gun, looking for Quintangon and Lydia. Nonilo said he told Cabading that the couple was still in Cavite. Yesterday morning, Nonilo said, the couple who slept in his house received a phone call from Cabading telling them that Mrs. Cabading was “very ill.” Worried, Nonilo said, the couple left for their house in Makati but much to their surprise they found Mrs. Cabading well. Nonilo said Cabading then called him up telling him also to go to his house as they were going to discuss “something important.” When he arrived, Nonilo said, Cabading told him to wait downstairs as he wanted to talk to their children upstairs. A few minutes later, Nonilo said, he heard gunshots.

Policemen who rushed to the place, surmised that the couple stood pat on thei plan tp live separately. Police conjectured that when the father sense it the futility of having them live with them, he got his .45 caliber pistol, locked the room, and shot them one by one. Initial findings showed that Mrs. Cabading had prevented her husband from shooting the two or tried to shield the young couple from Cabading’s gun. Lydia was also covering her husband when they were hit by the first volley of shots, police surmised.

Mayor Maximo Estrella and several Makati homicide investigators dug deeper into the case. They wanted to know the real motive behind the killing. They were trying to find out why the gun was found far from Cabading. (by Roberto Cuevas)

"Kisapmata" (1981)- Stars Charito Solis, Jay Ilagan, Vic Silayan and Charo Santos/ with Ruben Rustia, Juan Rodrigo/ Directed by Mike de Leon

This particular news item can also be read in full and in details in the article, "The House on Zapote Street" by Quijano de Manila (or Nick Joaquin) originally published in the Philippines Free Press magazine. It was later compiled with 12 other articles in a book, "Reportage on Crime."

"Reportage On Crime"
by Quijano de Manila
Cover artwork and Design: Danny Dalena