THE 2000s # 56: JOYCE JIMENEZ, JAY MANALO, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, JULIO DIAZ, RICA PERALEJO IN "BALAHIBONG PUSA" (2001)

A daughter comes home to discover that her mother has taken a lover. To make matters worse, she also finds out that her mother's lover's daughter is having an affair with her boyfriend.

"Balahibong Pusa" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date January 10, 2001

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Story, Screenplay and Direction Yam Laranas

Cast Joyce Jimenez, Jay Manalo/ Also Starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Julio Diaz, Rica Peralejo

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THE 2000s # 55: JOMARI YLLANA, MYLENE DIZON (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) AND INTRODUCING KENJI MOTOKI IN "GATAS... SA DIBDIB NG KAAWAY (IN THE BOSOM OF THE ENEMY)" (2001)

Grateful for the release of her husband who is accused of being a guerilla, a wife volunteers to be the wet nurse of the Japanese captain's son. Problem arises when she develops feelings for her ward's father and she has to choose between the love for country and love for innocent children.

"Gatas... sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (In the Bosom of the Enemy)" (2001)

Crown Seven Ventures

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date January 4, 2001

Story and Screenplay Gil Portes, Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Jomari Yllana, Mylene Dizon (In her firest starring role)/ Introducing Kenji Motoki/ Also starring Mario Magallona, Randy Wong, Nicole Hofer, Ynez Veneracion, Stella Canete, Christian Joseph Leyson, Airah Fabioni Ombajin, Richard Quan, Richard Arellano, Mon Confiado, Neil Ryan Sese

THE 2000s # 54: JOEL TORRE, THE STREETBOYS (JHONG HILARIO, SPENCER REYES, VHONG NAVARRO, DANILO BARRIOS, CHRIS CRUZ, MAYNARD MARCELLANO, SHERWIN ROUX, NIKKO MANALO)J IN CHITO RONO'S "SPIRIT WARRIORS" (2000)

A group of young men gets involved in a ghost-hunting adventure.

"Spirit Warriors" (2000)

MAQ Productions, Inc., Road Runner Network

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Chito Rono, Roy Iglesias

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Cinematography Neil Daza

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Joel Torre, The Streetboys ( Jhong Hilario, Spencer Reyes, Vhong Navarro, Danilo Barrios, Chris Cruz, Maynard Marcellano, Sherwin Roux, Nikko Manalo)/ with Michael Foz-Sesmindo, Denise Joaquin, Pamela delos Santos, Fritz Ynfante, Cris Vertido, Dexter Doria, Roy Alvarez, Raul Dillo, Dante Balaois, Nanding Josef

THE 2000s # 53: RUDY FERNANDEZ, LORNA TOLENTINO, RICKY DAVAO, GLYDEL MERCADO, ACE ESPINOSA, TRUBADOR 'JAMES' RAMOS, LEVI IGNACIO AND HERBERT BAUTISTA IN "PING LACSON, SUPER COP" (2000)

A true-to-life story that chronicles the major events in the life of a no-nonsense cop.

"Ping Lacson, Super Cop" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Film Editor Renewin Alano, Joyce Bernal

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa, Trubador 'James' Ramos, Levi Ignacio and Herbert Bautista/ Also starring Rez Cortez, Joonee Gamboa, Gamaliel Viray, Ray Ventura, Noni Buencamino, Rommel Montano, Pilar de Leon

THE 2000s # 52: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, LORNA TOLENTINO, CHERIE GIL, WITH PATRCK GARCIA, CARLO AQUINO IN "SUGATANG PUSO" (2000)

A widow marries a man who has a son with another woman. All is well until an accident happens that turns their lives upside down.

"Sugatang Puso" (2000)

Regal Films

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Cherie Gil/ with Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Jennifer Sevilla, Lui Manansala, Menggie Cobarrubias, Miriam Pantig, Eva Darren, Pinky Amador, Jodi Sta. Maria, John Apacible, Anna Larrucea

THE 2000s # 51: HILDA KORONEL, EDU MANZANO, DINA BONNEVIE, JOHNNY DELGADO, JOEL TORRE, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARVIN AGUSTIN, JERICHO ROSALES AND MS. GLORIA ROMERO IN "TANGING YAMAN" (2000)

Three siblings now lead separate lives. Old resentments begin to surface, even spilling over to the next generation, as they come together to settle a land dispute while trying to cope with the sickness of the family's grand matriarch.

"Tanging Yaman" (2000)

Star Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Shaira Mella Salvador. Raymond Lee, Laurice Guillen

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Lee Meily

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Laurice Gullien

Cast Hilda Koronel, Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Johnny Delgado, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Marvin Agustin, Jericho Rosales and Ms. Gloria Romero/ Also starring John Prats, Carol Banawa, CJ Ramos and Shaina Magdayao/ Introducing Janette McBride/ With the special participation of Dominic Ochoa/ with Lou Veloso, Jose Mari Avellana, Leo Rialp, Lucy Quinto, Mae-Ann Adonis, Ina Feleo

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THE 2000s # 50: DOLPHY, ERIC QUIZON, LOREN LEGARDA, JEFFREY QUIZON IN "MARKOVA: COMFORT GAY" (2000)

After watching a TV documentary about the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, an aging comfort gay reflects on his own experience.

"Markova: Comfort Gay" (2000)

RVQ Productions

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego 

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Executive Producer Rodolfo V. Quizon

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Loren Legarda, Jeffrey Quizon/ Also starring Tony Bueno, Ricci Chan, RS Francisco, Melvin Lee, Freedie Quizon, Ronnie Quizon, Andoy Ranay

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THE 2000s # 49: EDDIE GARCIA, COGIE DOMINGO, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ, MS. JACLYN JOSE, ALAN PAULE, PEN MEDINA, RAY VENTURA IN "DEATHROW" (2000)

 A juvenile offender is wrongfully placed in death row together with hardcore convicts.

"Deathrow" (2000)

GMA Films

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Manny Palo

Film Editor Kelly Cruz, Jess Navarro

Cinematography Monino Duque

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Eddie Garcia, Cogie Domingo, Angelika dela Cruz, Ms. Jaclyn Jose, Alan Paule, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura/ with the special participation- Ace Espinosa, Jenine Desiderio

THE 2000s # 48: JOKO DIAZ, RAYMOND BAGATSING, PATRICIA JAVIER, MAUREEN LARRAZABAL, ROMMEL MONTANO IN " SUGO NG TONDO" (2000)

A modern-day Robin Hood dons a mask as he tries to get rid of the bad elements in the community.

"Sugo ng Tondo" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date December 15, 2000

Film Editor Rene Tala

Cinematography Claro Gonzales

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Joko Diaz, Raymond Bagatsing, Patricia Javier, Maureen Larrazabal, Rommel Montano/ Also starring Levi Ignacio, Ernie Zarate, Cris Daluz, Boy Roque, Mike Vergel, Christian Alvear, Masuro Samba, Jhoana Tan

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THE 2000s # 47: MARINELLA MORAN, HAZEL ESPINOSA, YDA MANZANO, WITH JEFFREY GONZALES, ERWIN MONTES, ALDO ALVAREZ, ERIC RODRIGUEZ, JOHN AGONCILLO IN "KAMANDAG NG ROSAS" (2000)

"Kamandag ng Rosas" (2000)

Taurus Films

Release Date December 13, 2000

Direction Angelito J. de Guzman

Cast Marinella Moran, Hazel Espinosa, Yda Manzano/ with Jeffrey Gonzales, Erwin Montes, Aldo Alvarez, Eric Rodriguez, John Agoncillo

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THE 2000s # 46: VICTOR NERI, RICA PERALEJO, WITH NOEL TRINIDAD, DEREK DEE, ALEX CORTEZ, PATRICK DELA ROSA, MELISSA MENDEZ, TOBY ALEJAR, NONI BUENCAMINO, JEFFREY SANTOS, ROMMEL MONTANO IN "EX-CON" (2000)

A double agent returns to jail and befriends the imprisoned leader of the Chinese triad, which is behind the biggest drug operation in the country.

"Ex-Con" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date December 13, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Victor Neri, Rica Peralejo/ Also Starring Noel Trinidad, Derek Dee, Alex Cortez, Patrick dela Rosa, Toby Alejar, Noni Buencamino, Jeffrey Santos, Rommel Montano, Melissa Mendez, Cris Vertido, Johnny Vicar

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THE 2000s # 45: JANNO GIBBS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, ANNE CURTIS, ANGELA VELEZ, WITH CHUBI DEL ROSARIO, CARLA GUEVARRA, RICO J. PUNO, CALOY ALDE, MARKY LOPEZ, AL TANTAY, JOVIT MOYA IN "JUAN & TED (WANTED)" (2000)

Two men escape from jail to avoid being executed. They work as school bus driver and conductor and befriend their bus riders who have problems of their own. Conflict arises when they take their wards in an unscheduled out-of-town trip that causes panic among their parents.

"Juan & Ted (Wanted)" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date December 6, 2000

Story Al Tantay, Rolf Mahilom, Bayani Agbayani, Dan Salamante, Sherwin

Screenplay Rolf Mahilom

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dan Salamante, Ruben Cadsawan

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Janno Gibbs, Bayani Agbayani, Anne Curtis, Angela Velez/ Also starring Chubi del Rosario, carla Guevarra, Rico J. Puno, Caloy Alde, Marky Lopez, Al Tantay, Jovit Moya, Vanna Garcia, Richard Merck, Dagul/ Special Participation- Inday Badiday, Mauren Larrazabal

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THE 2000s # 44: MARICEL SORIANO, EDU MANZANO, ANGELU DE LEON, JAY MANALO, WITH YNEZ VENERACION, MAUREEN MAURICIO, BERNARD PALANCA, PERLA BAUTISTA IN "ABANDONADA" (2000)

A woman returns home from abroad only to find out that her husband has deserted her and brought their son to live with his new partner. Without the knowledge of her husband, she applies as a household in the new home to get her son back.

"Abandonada" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date November 29, 2000

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta, Monino Duque

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edie Manzano, Angelu de Leon, Jay Manalo/ Also starring Ynez Veneracion, Maureen Mauricio, Bernard Palanca, Perla Bautista, Mel Kimura, Tita de Villa, Gigette Reyes, Jim Pebanco, Tony Mabesa, Angelo Macam, King Alcala, Jon Romano, Jackie Castillejos

THE 2000s # 43: VIC SOTTO, DINA BONNEVIE, WITH MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO, LARA FABREGAS, BERNARD PALANCA AND AI-AI DELAS ALAS IN "BAKIT BA GANYAN? (EWAN KO NGA BA DARLING)" (2000)

Although already estranged, a couple still maintains a good relationship for the sake of their daughter. As problems arise, they turn to each other for comfort. They engage in a drinking session until things get beyond their control.

"Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Ba Darling)" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date November 29, 2000

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Dina Bonnevie/ Also starring Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago, Lara Fabregas, Bernard palanca and Ai-Ai dela Alas/ with Caridad Sanchez, Pepe Pimentel, Jean Saburit, Allan K, Tiya Pusit, Long Mejia, Lana Asanin, Rudy Meyer, Diego Leorico, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Joanne Miller, Miko Sotto, Wahoo Sotto, Shermaine Santiago

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THE 2000s # 42: ARA MINA, ANGEL AQUINO, MONIQUE WILSON AND CARLOS MORALES, WITH MARK GIL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARITA ZOBEL, DICK ISRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "LARO SA BAGA" (2000)

One man's amorous behavior goes from being a love-struck teenager to a promiscuous young man, then a lover and seducer, before finally ending as a philanderer.

"Laro sa Baga" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date November 27, 2000

Story and Screenplay Edgardo Reyes

Cinematography Neil Daza

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Mike Guison

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Ara Mina, Angel Aquino, Monique Wilson and Carlos Morales? Also starring Mark Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Marita Zobel, Dick Israel, Jaime Fabregas, Eugene Domingo, Winnie Cordero, Maila Gumila, Cholo Escano, Malu barry, Ama Quiambao

Original theatrical poster of "Laro sa Baga" (2000)

(Private Collection)