THE NINETIES # 966: RAMON' BONG' REVILLA, JR., CHARLENE GONZALES, RONALDO VALDEZ, ROY ALVAREZ, AILEEN DAMILES, BAYANI AGBAYANI, REZ CORTEZ, KING GUTIERREZ AND JOKO DIAZ IN "BEN DELUBYO" (1998)

 A former military man and his comrades risk their lives and limbs to succeed in their secret mission to liquidate the leaders of the four most wanted syndicates of the land.

"Ben Delubyo" (1998)

Neo Films & RRJ Films

Release Date March 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Mitch Moralla

Direction Ike Jarlego

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Charlene Gonzales, Ronaldo Valdez, Roy Alvarez and Joko Diaz/ Introducing Aileen Damiles/ Also starring Bayani Agbayani, Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Roldan Aquino, Zandro Zamora, Ernie Zarate, Nanding Fernandez, Boy Roque, Edwin Reyes, Naty Santiago

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THE NINETIES # 965: JOMARI YLLANA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHIN-CHIN GUTIERREZ, LJ MORENO, APPLE ZUNIGA, JHONG HILARIO, PEN MEDINA, ROLANDO TINIO, MIA GUTIERREZ, RONNIE LAZARO IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "SA PUSOD NG DAGAT" (I998)

 A young man grows up learning the trade of his mother, the only midwife in their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women.

"Sa Pusod ng Dagat" (1998)

GMA Films & Filmex

Release Date March 1, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jun Lana

Cinematography Romeo Vitug 

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Len Santos

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Cast Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, LJ Moreno, Apple Zuniga, Jhong Hilario, Pen Medina, Rolando Tinio, Mia Gutierrez, Ronnie Lazaro

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THE NINETIES # 964: AIKO MELENDEZ, ERIC QUIZON, WITH ARMANDO GOYENA, GINA PARENO, KOKO TRINIDAD AND SHAINA MAGDAYAO IN "PAGDATING NG PANAHON" (1998)

To get away from their respective families, a couple decides to live together only to separate because of many complications in their relationship. After one year, they meet again but this time, they agree that things are going to be different.

"Pagdating ng Panahon" (1998)

Garibaldi International

Released thru Star Cinema Productions

Release Date March 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Enrico Quizon, Jeffrey Quizon, Ronnie Quizon

Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo

Film Editor Katharina Santos

Production Design Ronnie Reyes

Musical Director Ardie Lopez

Direction Enrico S. Quizon

Cast Aiko Melendez, Eric Quizon/ Also starring Armando Goyena, Gina Pareno, Koko Trnindad and Shaina Magdayao/ with Bayani Agbayani, Mymy Davao, Eugene Domingo, Ervin Era, Clark Garcia, Ronnie Quizon

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THE NINETIES # 963: PHILLIP SALVADOR, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA, RICHARD BONNIN, DINDO ARROYO, GAMMY VIRAY, ERNIE ZARATE, ERIC FRANCISCO, MON CONFIADO IN "KAHIT PADER GIGIBAIN KO" (1998)

A high- class prostitute disguised as a nun teams up with the police's number one man to recover the video camera that contains the evidence against a senator who committed a murder.

"Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko" (1998)

Regal Films and RS Productions

Release Date March 4, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Joey del Rosario

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Ramon Salvador

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Phillip Salvador, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Edie Gutierrez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Richard Bonnin, Dindo Arroyo/ with Gammy Viray, Ernie Zarate, Eric Francisco, Mon Confiado, Denver Razon, Jetro Castro, Ric Arellano, Bernard Fabiosa, Cris Daluz, Joey Sarmiento/ Special Participation of Allona Amor, Bob Soler, Apple Zuniga

Original theatrical poster of "Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko" (1998)

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THE NINETIES # 962: JESTONI ALARCON, ALMA CONCEPCION, WITH TIRSO CRUZ III, REZ CORTEZ, DENCIO PADILLA, DINDO ARROYO, EDGAR MANDE IN "LABAN KO ITO... WALANG DAPAT MADAMAY" (1998)

A policeman's strength and ability is tested when he faces a syndicate which kidnaps his fiancé's sibling just to lure him out and get even with him.

"Laban Ko Ito... Walang Dapat Madamay" (1998)

Diamond Harvest Pictures

Release Date February 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Ruben Natividad

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio, John Portugal

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Alma Concepcion/ Also starring Tirso Cruz III, Rez Cortez, Dencio Padilla, Dindo Arroyo, Edgar Mande, Miguel Vasquez, Gammy Viray, Rando Almanzor, Alex David, Archie Adamos

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THE NINETIES # 961: MARICEL SORIANO, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, JOLINA MAGDANGAL, MARVIN AGUSTIN IN "KUNG AYAW MO, HUWAG MO!" (1998)

"Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Mel del Rosario, Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin/ Also starring Kathleen Hermosa, John Lapus, Dominic Ochoa, Candy Pangilinan, Dimples Romana

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THE NINETIES # 960: INA RAYMUNDO, EARL IGNACIO, MICHELLE ORTEGA, JOVIT MOYA AND ANDREW TANG IN "TRIP KITA, TYPE MO BA?" (1998)

Unsuccessful at working decent jobs, a lazy man and his friend try earning a living through illegal means but become accidental heroes instead.

"Trip Kita, Type Mo Ba?" (1998)

Rainbow Films

Release Date February 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Willy Cuevas, Chito Francisco

Cinematography Christopher Jones Lobo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Conrado Santos, Edel Templonuevo, Orly Tauzon

Musical Director Eduardo Vargas

Direction Xenio 'Jun' Cudia

Cast Ina Raymundo, Earl Ignacio, Michelle Ortega, Jovit Moya and Andrew Tang/ Special Participation of Tony Martinez, Archie Adamos/ Also starring Rusty Santos, Flora Gasser, Archie Ventosa, Jabba 'The Fat', Vic Felipe, Boy Fernandez, Pong Pong, Nognog, Jun Cudia, Boy Gomez

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THE NINETIES # 959: ROSANNA ROCES, RICKY DAVAO, GARDO VERSOZA, ALAN PAULE, WITH EVA DARREN, RENATO DEL PRADO, CRISPIN PINEDA, MARK VILLALON IN "ANG LALAKI SA BUHAY NI SELYA (THE MAN IN HER LIFE)" (1998)

A teacher, married to a gay principal who has an affair with another man, gets back at her husband by having a romantic liaison of her own.

"Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (The Man In Her Life)" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 11, 1998 

Story and Screenplay Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography Yam Laranas

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Cast Rosanna Roces, Ricky Davao, Gardo Versoza, Alan Paule/ Also starring Eva Darren, Renato del Prado, Crispin Pineda, Mark Villalon

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THE NINETIES # 958: AGA MUHLACH, AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH CAHRITO SOLIS, NIDA BLANCA, GINA PARENO, SHEILA YSRAEL, MARITA ZOBEL, VIVIAN FOZ, NIKKA VALENCIA IN "IKAW PA RIN ANG IIBIGIN" (1998)

Told from the perspective of their unborn child, a couple meets, marries, tries several times to have a child until finally the woman gives birth to their first baby.

"Ikaw Pa Rin ang Iibigin" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date February 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez/ Also Starring Charito Solis, Nida Blanca, Gina Pareno, Sheila Ysrael/ with Marita Zobel, Vivian Foz, Nikka Valencia, Rosanna Hover, Alain Sia, Hector Gomez, Pappo Lontoc, Tricia Salvador, Jackie Castillejo, Tina Ryan, Nikka Ruiz, Tony Carreon, Tony Mabesa

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THE NINETIES # 957: JAY MANALO, CRISELDA VOLKS, WITH ROY RODRIGO, ANNA BAUTISTA, ALICIA LANE, BERTING LABRA, JANICE JURADO, EDDIE ARENAS, BLAKDYAK, MELY TAGASA, TINTOY IN "SABONG" (1998)

A sultry young lady is hired by a father to seduce his son whom he suspects to be gay.

"Sabong" (1998)

Falcon Films

Release Date February 4, 1998

Story, Screenplay and Direction Felix Dalay

Cast Jay Manalo, Criselda Volks/ Also starring Roy Rodrigo, Anna Bautista, Alicia Lane, Berting Labra, Janice Jurado, Eddie Arenas, Blakdyak, Mely Tagasa, Tintoy, Inah Alegre, Cindy Moreno

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THE NINETIES # 956: YNEZ VENERACION, DANIEL FERNANDO, RHEA MALONZO, KAREN VILLAR, YDA MANZANO, WITH JEFF GONZLAES, NICKO MONTEZ, DAVE MONTELIBANO, ARIEL REYES, ERWIN MONTES IN "MISS... GABI Na!!!" (1998)

A woman avenges the brutal death of her sister who was killed by a group of serial killers.

"Miss... Gabi Na!!!" (1998)

Taurus Films

Release Date February 4, 1998

Story and Screenplay Leleng Ubaldo, Jr.

Direction Dante Pangilinan

Cast Ynez Veneracion, Daniel Fernando, Rhea Malonzo, Karen Villar, Yda Manzano/ Also starring Jeff Gonzales, Nicko Montez, Dave Montelibano, Ariel Reyes, Erwin Montes

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THE NINETIES # 955: LITO LAPID, ZOREN LEGASPI, DAISY REYES, MICHELLE ORTEGA, CHUCK PEREZ (IN A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION), WITH JESS LAPID, JR., MIKE GAYOSO, TOBY ALEJAR, ORESTES OJEDA, CHARLIE DAVAO, BOB SOLER IN "LISENSIYADO" (1998)

Two members of a special squad of secret police operatives fight for their lives as they are tracked down by a band of gunrunners led by a man who wants to avenge the death of his father and brother.

"Lisensiyado" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date January 28, 1998

Story and Screenplay Eduardo Gonzales

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Lito Lapid, Zoren Legaspi, Daisy Reyes, Michelle Ortega/ with the special participation of Chuck Perez/ Also Starring Jess Lapid, Jr., Mike Gayoso, Toby Alejar, Orestes Ojeda, Charlie Davao, Bob Soler, Melissa Mendez, Rando Almanzor, Alex David, Israel Salonga, Daniel Pasia

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THE NINETIES # 954: ANGELU DE LEON, BOBBY ANDREWS, GLADYS REYES, JAKE ROXAS, WITH CARMI MARTIN, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, JON ILAGAN, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, NONIE BUENCAMINO IN "IKAW NA SANA" (1998)

A disfigured young woman falls in love with a blind young man, who rejects her when he regains his eyesight. Dejected, she leaves her home only to return as a beautiful woman now ready to fight for the man she loves.

"Ikaw na Sana" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date January 28, 1998

Production Design Ronald Red

Direction Mac C. Alejandre

Cast Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Gladys Reyes, Jake Roxas/ Also starring Carmi Martin, Cherry Pie Picache, Jon Ilagan, Lee Robin Salazar, Nonie Buencamino, Naty Santiago, Aura Mijares, Cora Atayde

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THE SEVENTIES # 1285: ALMA MORENO, DIDITH REYES, JEAN SABURIT, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ROEL VERGEL DE DIOS AND ERNIE GARCIA IN "MABANGO BA ANG BAWA'T BULAKLAK" (1979)

"Mabango Ba ang Bawa't Bulaklak" (1979)

GPS Film Productions

Release Date February 9, 1979

Screenplay Tommy C. David

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Production Design Butch Bautista

Musical Director D'Amarillo

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Alma Moreno, Didith Reyes, Jean Saburit/ with Eddie Gutierrez, Roel Vergel de Dios and Ernie Garcia

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THE SEVENTIES # 1284: LITO LAPID, RIO LOCSIN, WITH NICK ROMANO, ROMY DIAZ, VICTOR BRAVO, CONRAD POE, NELLO NAYO in "ALAS AT REYNA" (1979)

"Alas at Reyna" (1979)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date May 4, 1979

Story and Screenplay Tony Mortel

Musical Director Tito Arevalo

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Lito Lapid, Rio Locsin/ Also staring Nick Romano, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Conrad Poe, Nello Nayo/ Special Particpation of Max Alvarado, Lucita Soriano

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