THE NINETIES # 816: RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR., ROSANNA ROCES, LANI MERCADO, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, TESSIE TOMAS, JORGE ESTREGAN, RAMON ZAMORA, MANDY OCHOA AND CHUCK PEREZ IN "YES DARLING, WALANG MATIGAS NA PULIS... 2" (1997)

An honest policeman's dedication to his ever-jealous wife is tested to the limit when his enemies send a beautiful woman to wreak havoc on the couple's life.

"Yes Darling, Walang Matigas na Pulis... 2" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date February 19, 1997

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Rosanna Roces, Lani Mercado/ Also starring Jimmy SantosTessie Tomas, Jorge Estregan, Ramon Zamora, Mandy Ochoa and Chuck Perez/ Introducing Inah Revilla/ Co-starring Atoy Co, Romeo Rivera, Dexter Doria, Whitney Tyson, Ric Arellano, Fred Moro, Levi Ignacio, Rhey Roldan, Guio Marcelo, Turko Cervantes, Bernard Fabiosa, Ronald Asinas, Rey Solo, Allan Medina, Barry Joseph Canlas and Boy Roque

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 544: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., LANI MERCADO, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, TESSIE TOMAS, ROD NAVARRO, KING GUTIERREZ AND PLINKY RECTO IN "WALANG MATIGAS NA PULIS SA MATINIK NA MISIS" (1994)

"Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis" (1994)

Mahogany Pictures, RRJ Productions & Moviestars Productions

Release Date November 16, 1994

Story and Screenplay Genaro Cruz& Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Designer Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Danilo P. Cabreira

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Lani Mercado/ Also starring Jimmy Santos, Tessie Tomas, Rod Navarro, King Gutierrez and Plinky Recto/ with Roldan Aquino, Brandon Legaspi, Edwin Reyes, Manjo del Mundo, Tom Olivar

THE NINETIES # 535: MARICEL SORIANO, EDU MANZANO, TOGETHER WITH SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, DENNIS ROLDAN, AI-AI DELAS ALAS, TERESA LOYZAGA, PATRICK GARCIA, ANGELICA PANGANIBAN IN SEPARADA" (1994)

"Separada"(1994)

Star  Cinema Productions

Release Date October 12, 1994

Story & Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee & Tessie Tomas

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Ernest Santiago

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

 Direction Chito Rono

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano, together with Sharmaine Arnaiz, Dennis Roldan, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Teresa Loyzaga, Patrick Garcia, Angelica Panganiban/ Special Participation- Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Lorena, Lani Mercado

Film clips

THE NINETIES # 428: GABBY CONCEPCION, JACKIE FORSTER (IN HER LAUNCHING MOVIE), TOGETHER WITH GINA ALAJAR, LANI MERCADO, KARLA ESTRADA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO, AL TANTAY AND JEFFREY SANTOS IN "TEEN-AGE MAMA" (1993)

"Teen-age Mama" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date October 21, 1993

Story and Screenplay Irma Dimaranan

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Edel Templonuevo, Rico Ancheta

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Gabby Concepcion, Jackie Forster (in her launching movie)/ together with Gina Alajar, Lani Mercado, Karla Estrada, Eric Fructuoso, Al Tantay, Daniel Figueroa, Emil Malvar and Jeffrey Santos

THE NINETIES # 106: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALICE DIXSON, TOGETHER WITH GLORIA ROMERO, EDDIE GARCIA, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA AND LANI MERCADO IN "MY OTHER WOMAN" (1990)

"My Other Woman" (1990)

Regal Films

Release Date November 15, 1990

Story and Screenplay Joey Javier Reyes & Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Alice Dixson, together with Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Armida Siguion-Reyna and Lani Mercado/ Also Starring Ali Sotto, Apa Ongpin, Rudolph Yaptinchay, Lawrence Pineda, Bons Agustin, Fatima Alvir/ In a special role-  Tet Antiquera, Cloyd Robinson

Beta Cover

 

THE NINETIES # 70: RAMON REVILLA, SR., RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., WITH LANI MERCADO, ALICIA ALONZO, SUBAS HERRERO, RAOUL ARAGONN, RUBEN RUSTIA, MARIO ESCUDERO, RUEL VERNAL IN "APO, KINGPIN NG MAYNILA" (1990)

"Apo, Kingpin ng Maynila" (1990)

Lea Productions

Release Date August 16, 1990

Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon & Mars Cavestani

Cinematography  Nonong Rasca & Ely Cruz

Film Editor Augusto Salvador & Rene Tala

Production Designer Gabriel 'Gabby' Francisco

Musical Director Maximiano 'Boy' Alcaide

Executive Producer Emilia Santos-Blas

Direction Marlon Bautista

Cast Ramon Revilla, Sr., Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr/ Also Starring Lani Mercado, Alicia Alonzo, Subas Herrero, Raoul Aragonn, Ruben Rustia, Mario Escudero, Ruel Vernal, King Gutierrez, Edwin Reyes, Ernie Zarate, Robert Miller/ Co-starring Eric Cayetano, Nikki Martel, Belo Borja, Eddie Tuazon, Ernie David, Jenny Reyes, Andrea Luis, SOS Daredevils, Thunder Boys, Jack's Boys

THE EIGHTIES # 1131: GLORIA ROMERO, EDDIE GARCIA, LANI MERCADO, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, ERIC QUIZON, RAMON CHRISTOPHER , POPS FERNANDEZ, LOTLOT DE LEON AND MARICEL SORIANO IN "KUNG MAIBABALIK KO LANG" (1989)

"Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang" (1989)

Regal Films

Release Date July 5, 1989

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Lani Mercado, Miguel Rodriguez, Eric Quizon, Ramon Christopher, with Pops Fernandez, Lotlot de Leon and Maricel Soriano/ Also Starring Mario Escudero, Mia Gutierrez, Romeo Rivera, Lucy Quinto, Romy Bermudo, Judy Ann Santos, Jane Zaleta Mildred Cerdan, Gracelle Geronimo

Original Beta Cover of "Kung Maibabalik ko Lang" (1989)

(Private Collection)

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THE EIGHTIES # 989: SNOOKY SERNA & RICHARD GOMEZ/ POPS FERNANDEZ & MARTIN NIEVERA/ MANILYN REYNES & JANNO GIBBS AND MARICEL SORIANO & WILLIAM MARTINEZ IN "STUPID CUPID" (1988)

"Stupid Cupid" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date January 14, 1988

Direction Maryo J. de los Reyes

Cast Snooky Serna & Richard Gomez/ Pops Fernandez & Martin Nievera/ Manilyn Reynes & Janno Gibbs and Maricel Soriano & William Martinez/ Also Starring Lani Mercado, Nadia Montenegro, Lito Pimentel, Rosemarie Gil, Caridad Sanchez, Alicia Alonzo, Bayani Casimiro, Balot, Zorayda Sanchez, Jograd dela Torre, Flora Gasser, Evelyn Vargas

THE EIGHTIES # 892: DOLPHY, GLORIA ROMERO, JANICE DE BELEN, JOEL TORRE, LANI MERCADO, CHICHAY, TESSIE TOMAS IN "ONCE UPON A TIME" (1987)

"Once Upon A Time" (1987)

Regal Films

Release Date January 4, 1987

Story T.E. Pagaspas

Screenplay T.E. Pagaspas & Rosauro dela Cruz

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Don Escudero

Editing Jess Navarro

Music Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes

Cast Dolphy, Gloria Romero, Janice de Belen, Joel Torre, Lani Mercado, Chichay, Tessie Tomas/ with the special participation of Richard Gomez and Snooky Serna/ Also Starring Mon Alvir, Amjo Yllana, Chuckie Dreyfus, Datu Gallaga, Noel Trinidad, Manny Castaneda, Tony Mabesa

Calendar poster of "Once Upon a Time" (1987)

THE EIGHTIES # 799: SNOOKY SERNA & GABBY CONCEPCION, MARICEL SORIANO & WILLIAM MARTINEZ AND GINA ALAJAR, DINA BONNEVIE, LANI MERCADO, ORESTES OJEDA, JOEL TORRE, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, RONNIE RICKETTS, BENEDICT AQUINO IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "THE GRADUATES" (1986)

"The Graduates" (1986)

Regal Films

Release Date April 4, 1986

Screenplay Rosauro de la Cruz

Director of Photography Manolo R. Abaya

Editor Amang Sanchez

Production Design Elemr Manapul

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Snooky Serna & Gabby Concepcion, Maricel Soriano & William Martinez and Gina Alajar, Dina Bonevie, Lani Mercado, Orestes Ojeda, Joel Torre, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Ronnie Ricketts, Benedict Aquino

Original theatrical poster of "The Graduates" (1986)

Photo taken at Vic Delotavo's Exhibit at UP, 2018

THE EIGHTIES # 783: SNOOKY SERNA, RICHARD GOMEZ, BARBARA PEREZ, JOEL ALANO, LANI MERCADO IN "BLUSANG ITIM" (1986)

"Blusang Itim" (1986)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 14, 1986

Serialized in Aliwan Komiks

Story Elena Patron

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Snooky Serna, Richard Gomez, Barbara Perez, Joel Alano, Lani Mercado/ Also Starring Tita Munoz, Ramil Rodriguez, J. Antonio Carreon, Debraliz

Original theatrical poster of "Blusang Itim" (1986)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 772: TITO, VIC & JOEY, JANICE DE BELEN, AGA MUHLACH AND INTRODUCING IAN KRISTOFER DE LEON IN "SUPER WAN-TU-TRI" (1985)

"Super Wan-Tu-Tri" (1986)

Regal Films

Release Date January 4, 1986

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes and Luciano B. Carlos

Cinematography Gener Buenaseda

Editing Efren Jarlego

Music Homer Flores

Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Tito, Vic & Joey, Janice de Belen, Aga Muhlach/ Introducing Ian Kristofer de Leon/ Special participation- Lani Mercado/Also Starring Ramil Rodriguez, Val Sotto, Debraliz, Balot, Palito, Christopher Paloma, Jaime Fabregas, Metring David, Jimmy Santos, Tony Gozalves

THE EIGHTIES # 765: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., LANI MERCADO, LYKA UGARTE, GEORGE ESTREGAN, RAOUL ARAGONN, PERLA BAUTISTA, REZ CORTEZ, CONRAD POE, BOMBER MORAN IN "BOBOY TIBAYAN, TIGRE NG CAVITE" (1985)

"Boboy Tibayan, Tigre ng Cavite" (1985)

Imus Productions

1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1985

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Lani Mercado, Lyca Ugarte, George Estregan, Raoul Aragonn, Perla Bautista, Rez Cortez, Conrad Poe, Bomber Moran

THE EIGHTIES # 763: NORA AUNOR & TIRSO CRUZ III, ROWELL SANTIAGO & JACKIE LOU BLANCO, LANI MERCADO & MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, NADIA MONTENEGRO & RICHARD GOMEZ IN ELWOOD PEREZ'S "I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU" (1985)

"I Can't Stop Loving You" (1985)

Regal Films

The 1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1985

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes & Ishko Lopez

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Editing George Jarlego

Music Willy Cruz

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Elwood Perez

Cast Nora Aunor & Tirso Cruz III, Rowell Santiago & Jackie Lou Blanco, Lani Mercado & Miguel Rodriguez, Nadia Montenegro & Richard Gomez/ with Liza Lorena, Marissa Delgado

THE EIGHTIES # 756: NORA AUNOR & TIRSO CRUZ III, SNOOKY SERNA & GABBY CONCEPCION AND MARICEL SORIANO & WILLIAM MARTINEZ IN "MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG" (1985)

"Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang" (1985)

Regal Films

Release Date November 28, 1985

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Film Editor Edgardo jarlego

Production Design Dez Bautista

Music Lutgardo Labad

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. De Los Reyes

Cast Nora Aunor & Tirso Cruz III, Snooky Serna & Gabby Concepcion and Maricel Soriano & William Martinez/ Also Starring Gloria Romero, Mario Montenegro, Nova Villa, Lani Mercado, Gretchen Barretto, Nadia Montenegro, Mon Alvir, Albert Anido, Benedict Aquino, Sheryl Cruz, Manilyn Reynes, Chuckie Dreyfuss and Krstina Paner/ with Bella Flores, Mely Tagasa, Flora Gasser, Palito and Chichay

 

THE EIGHTIES # 728: JINGGOY ESTRADA, LANI MERCADO, MARISSA DEL MAR, ANITA LINDA AND GEORGE ESTREGAN IN "MARKANG REHAS, IKALAWANG AKLAT" (1985)

"Markang Rehas" (1985)

King Roy Film Productions

Release Date September 6, 1985

Screenplay Ernie Ortega, Angelito de Guzman

Editing Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cinematography Fredy Conde, Loreto Isleta

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction H.N. Santiago

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Lani Mercado, Marissa del Mar, Anita Linda and George Estregan/ Also Starring Ernie Ortega, Amay Bisaya, Victor Bravo, Mario Escudero, Nesty Santiago, Avel Morado, Robert Talby, Robert Miller, Alex Bolado, Martin Vitug

THE EIGHTIES # 726: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., LANI MERCADO, TANYA GOMEZ, ELSA AGANA, WITH GEORGE ESTREGAN, REZ CORTEZ, RENATO DEL PRADO, CONRAD POE IN "HULIHIN SI... MORTEMER 'BITOY' MARCELO NG CELESTE GANG" (1985)

"Hulihin si... Mortemer 'Bitoy' Marcelo ng Celeste Gang" (1985)

Sapphire Films International

Release Date August 23, 1985

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Lani Mercado, Tanya Gomez, Elsa Agana/ Also Starring George Estregan, Rez Cortez, Renato del Prado, Conrad Poe, Manny Luna, Val Iglesia, Philip Gamboa, Edwin Reyes, Mon Godiz, Ruel Vernal, ZaldyPascual, King Gutierrez/ with the special participation of Mohammad Faisal & Susan Bautista, 

 The movie was based on a true-to-life notorious group of young gunmen known as the "Celeste Gang," linked to a number of armed holdups in Metro Manila in the 80s.   Here's the news account--

 

Philippines Daily Express/ November 8, 1980 (click image to enlarge)

In the late 1980, a group of young notorious crooks known as the “Celeste Gang” was responsible for the numerous armed holdups and violent incidents in Metro Manila. The initial reports described the suspects as rich-looking young men, between ages 20 to 24 and using a Colt Celeste car as their getaway vehicle.

 

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At least 17 holdup, carnapping and gun snatching incidents in Metro Manila believed pulled by this group with the use of illegally-acquired guns. A Northern Police District official initially attributed to the gang nine cases in Quezon City including the killing of a 30-year old guard of Shakey’s Inn on West Avenue, QC.

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The case was considered solved with the arrest of their leader, Mortimer Marcelo y Purugunan, a self-confessed gangleader, who was captured Tuesday, November 25 in Quezon City by NPD team led by Lt. Dalanon. Marcelo, a former jockey and resident of Makati, admitted participation in most of the violent incidents. A movie was made in 1985 with the young action star Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Jr. in the lead role.

THE EIGHTIES # 678: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., DANTE RIVERO, LANI MERCADO, JULIE ANN FORTICH, ALICIA ALONZO, LIZ ALINDOGAN IN "SA DIBDIB NG SIERRA MADRE" (1985)

"Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre" (1985)

Imus Productions

13th Anniversary Presentation

Release Date March 21, 1985

Serialized in Hiwaga Komiks

Film Editor Edgardo ;Boy' Vinarao

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Musical Director Restie Umali

Written and Directed by Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Dante Rivero, Lani Mercado, Julie Ann Fortich, Alicia Alonzo, Liz Alindogan/ Special Participation of Ramon Revilla, Sr./ Also Starring George Estregan, Joel Alano, Paquito Diaz, Philip Gamboa, Bomber Moran, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Ruel Vernal, Joonee Gamboa, Robert Talabis, Boy Alano,Vic Varrion, Renato del Prado, Rocco Montalban, Bello Borja, Romy Nario, Botik Fernandez, Alhambra, Leonardo Manicio, Jr.

THE EIGHTIES # 651: FERNANDO POE, JR., EDDIE GARCIA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, RAOUL ARAGONN, RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, DICK ISRAEL, ERNIE ZARATE AND LANI MERCADO IN "DAANG HARI" (1984)

"Daang Hari" (1984)

Lea Productions

Release Date August 16, 1984

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Jose Carreon

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Raoul Aragonn, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Dick Israel, Ernie Zarate and Lani Mercado/ Introducing Elsa Agana/ Guests- Anita Linda,

 Eddie del Mar

The movie war released in Original VCD

THE EIGHTIES # 596: REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, LANI MERCADO, LENI SANTOS, CIELITO DEL MUNDO, LITO PIMENTEL, ALVIN GOMEZ AND JAYPEE DE GUZMAN IN "MGA IBONG PIPIT" (1984)

"Mga Ibong Pipit" (1984)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 28, 1984

Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lani Mercado, Leni Santos, Cielito del Mundo, Lito Pimentel, Alvin Gomez and Jaypee de Guzman/ with Licelle Lorenzo, Erwin Estrella, Monique Castillo, Liza Soliman