THE 2000s #148: HALINA PEREZ, JOHN APACIBLE, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, ODETTE KHAN, LITO LEGASPI, HAROLD PINEDA, ALMA SORIANO IN "LIGAYA... PANTASYA NG BAYAN" (2002)

A woman remains faithful to her rebel husband until she learns that he is killed in an encounter. Loneliness leads her to live with a former boyfriend and her calvary begins.

"Ligaya... Pantasya ng Bayan" (2002)

Leo Films

Release Date May24, 2002

Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Film Editor Ben Samson

Cinematography Apolinar Cuenco

Direction Armando Reyez

Cast Halina Perez, John Apacible, Leandro Baldemor, Odette Khan, Lito Legaspi, Harold Pineda, Alma Soriano

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THE 2000s # 99: VIA VELOSO, ALMA SORIANO, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ, KATRINA PAULA, HAROLD PINEDA, WITH DANIEL FERNANDO, JULIO DIAZ, LOVELY RIVERO, LITO LEGASPI AND CHARLIE DAVAO IN "HIYAS... SA PARAISO NG KASALANAN" (2001)

"Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan" (2001)

Leo Films

Release Date October 26, 2001

Direction Rico Tariman

Cast Via Veloso, Alma Soriano, Francis Enriquez, Katrina Paula, Harold Pineda/ with Daniel Fernando, Julio Diaz, Lovely Rivero, Lito Legaspi and Charlie Davao

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THE NINETIES # 1073: EDDIE GARCIA, VICTOR NERI, WITH ALMA CONCEPCION, LITO LEGASPI, PEQUE GALLAGA, ROLDAN AQUINO, REZ CORTEZ, MANJO DEL MUNDO IN "TIGASIN" (1999)

A veteran police detective and a police rookie bust a fake Viagra ring that is behind the deaths of middle-aged and elderly men who expire while having sex. But the same pattern of deaths occurs again and they are returned on the case.

"Tigasin" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Ike Jarlego

Cast Eddie Garcia, Victor Neri/ Also starring Alma Concepcion, Lito Legaspi, Peque Gallaga, Alvin Anson, Roldan Aquino, Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Ogie Diaz, Dexter Doria, Amy Perez, Jean Saburit, Augusto Victa

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THE NINETIES # 1022: SABRINA M., RAMONA RIVILLA, ISABEL REYES, WITH TONTON GUTIERREZ, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, LITO LEGASPI, MIGUEL MORENO, ROSITA ROSAL IN "SAMBAHIN NG PURI KO" (1997)

Now married to a rich patron of the arts, a woman returns to her hometown to get even with the men who once humiliated her.

"Sambahin ang Puri Ko" (1997)

Kara Films

Release Date April 30, 1997

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Nono Garcia Nebres

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Sabrina M., Ramona Rivilla, Isabel Reyes, with Tonton Gutierrez, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lito Legaspi, Miguel Moreno, Rosita Rosal

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THE NINETIES # 1006: PHILLIP SALVADOR, INA RAYMUNDO, JOEL TORRE, RICARDO CEPEDA, APPLE ZUNIGA AND ROMNICK SARMENTA IN "BERDUGO" (1998)

A hitman's intention of quitting his job for the sake of his younger brother takes a setback when he is set up, is caught and imprisoned. He has to prove now to his brother that he is a changed man.

"Berdugo" (1998)

Seiko Films

A RS Productions

Release Date September 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz

Film Editor Ranato de Leon

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Ina Raymundo, Joel Torre, Ricardo Cepeda, Apple Zuniga and Romnick Sarmenta/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Tony Carreon, Boy Roque, Bernard Fabiosa

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THE NINETIES # 989: RICO YAN, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH JACLYN JOSE, LITO LEGASPI, MARITA ZOBEL, ISABEL RIVAS IN "DAHIL MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA" (1998)

A flirty young lady pits her boyfriend with a guy she has taken a fancy on. She succeeds in winning the heart of the conservative good boy, much to the irritation of her bad-boy boyfriend.

"Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 23, 1998

Story and Screenplay Mari Mariano

Cinematography Ding Achacoso

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Tots Sanches-Mariscal

Musical Director Eric Antonio

Direction Wenn Deramas

Cast Rico Yan, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Jaclyn Jose, Lito Legaspi, Marita Zobel, Isabel Rivas/ Co-starring Jan Marini Alano, Lailani Navarro, Donnie Fernandez, Lui Villaruz, CJ Tolentino,Rad Dominguez, Dino Banzon, Brian Gonzalez

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THE NINETIES # 984: ROSANNA ROCES, JACLYN JOSE, ARA MINA, RUBY MORENO, WITH LITO LEGASPI, DICK ISRAEL, ROY ALVAREZ, MIKE MAGAT IN "CURACHA, ANG BABAENG WALANG PAHINGA" (1998)

A live sex performer wakes up to the confusion and mayhem of a city under siege. She spends the night soul-searching and settling scores with an old friend who is an ageing prostitute.

"Curacha, Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date June 3, 1998

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Jaime Davila

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Rosanna Roces, Jaclyn Jose, Ara Mona, Ruby Moreno/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Dick Israel, Roy Alvarez, Mike Magat, Lucita Soriano, Maureen Mauricio, Tito Arevalo, Richard Bonnin

THE NINETIES # 885: EARL IGNACIO, DAISY REYES, DANIEL PASIA, RICHARD BONNIN, LITO LEGASPI, WITH TIA PUSIT, CITA ASTALS, DON PEPOT, LOU VELOSO, FLORA GASSER IN "HUWAG NA HUWAG KANG LALAPIT, DARLING" (1997)

Two brothers relocate to the city and save a rich man and his daughter from criminals.

"Huwag na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date July 30, 1997

Story and Screenplay Dado Lomibao, Joseph Balboa

Cinematography Rico Enriquez

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Lorrie Castillo

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Leo Valdez

Cast Earl Ignacio, Daisy Reyes, Daniel Pasia, Richard Bonnin, Lito Legaspi/ Also starring Tia Pusit, Cita Astals, Don Pepot, Lou Veloso, Flora Gasser

THE NINETIES # 841: DAN FERNANDEZ, ARA MINA, LITO LEGASPI, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROMY DIAZ, RUEL VERNAL, ROBERT TALBY, MIKE GAYOSO, LUCY QUINTO, JOCHELLE OLALIA IN "COBRA" (1997)

Tormented by syndicates terrorizing their peaceful town, a man is forced to fight his enemies with the help of an amulet that shields him from bullets and evil forces.

"Cobra" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date April 23, 1997

Story and Screenplay Boy Gonzales

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Mark Anthony 'Boyet' Cucuin

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Arturo 'Boy' San Agustin

Cast Dan Fernandez, Ara Mina, Lito Legaspi, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Robert Tably, Mike Gayoso, Lucy Quinto, Jochelle Olalia

 

THE NINETIES # 840: JULIO DIAZ, VIA VELOSO, URSULA ORTIZ, DICK ISRAEL, LITO LEGASPI, AMAY BISAYA, SHISHIR 'MICHAELANGELO' INOCALLA, VICTOR REYES IN "SA NAG-AAPOY NA DAGAT" (1997)

"Sa Nag-aapoy na Dagat" (1997)

Eastern Entertainment Productions

Release Date April 16, 1997

Story and Screenplay Lou Aguilar

Cinematography Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Musical Director Raymond Quito

Direction Dante Javier

Cast Julio Diaz, Via Veloso, Ursula Ortiz, Dick Israel,Lito Legaspi, Amay Bisaya, Shishir 'Michaelangelo' Inocalla, Victor Reyes

THE NINETIES # 815: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, RICO YAN, WITH DANTE RIVERO, DARIA RAMIREZ, LITO LEGASPI, MARITA ZOBEL IN "PAANO ANG PUSO KO?" (1997)

Three teenagers (Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman and Rico Yan) find love and friendship amidst trying circumstances.

"Paano ang Puso Ko?" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 12, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ces Quesada

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Nuel C. Naval

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Rory B. Quintos

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Rico Yan/ Also starring Dante Rivero, Daria Ramiez, Lito Legaspi, Marita Zobel, Dexter Doria, Vangie Labalan, Carl Angela Legaspi, Corinne Lirio, Jefferson Ong

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THE NINETIES # 801: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, ZOREN LEGASPI, WITH RAYMOND KEANNU, SHIELA YSRAEL, BEMBOL ROCO, RUEL VERNAL, LITO LEGASPI, BRANDO LEGASPI IN "MATANG AGILA" (1997)

"Matang Agila" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date January 11, 1997

Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo

Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Film Editor Tony Sy

Production Design Lito Estacio, Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Philip Ko and Teddy Gomez

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Anjanette Abayari, Zoren Legaspi/ Also starring Raymond Keannu, Shiela Ysrael, Bembol Roco, Ruel Vernal, Lito Legaspi, Brando Legaspi, Alex David, Daniel Pasia, Jimmy Ko

THE NINETIES # 797: BOBBY ANDREWS, ONEMIG BONDOC, MICHAEL FLORES, RICA PERALEJO, RED STERNBERG, RAVEN VILLANUEVA, CIARA SOTTO AND ANGELU DE LEON IN "T.G.I.S. THE MOVIE (1997)

"T.G.I.S. The Movie" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date January 4, 1997

Story and Screenplay Kit Villanueva

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Kelly Cruz

Production Design Jay Herrera

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Mark Reyes

Cast Bobby Andrews, Onemig Bondoc, Michael Flores, Rica Peralejo, Red Sternberg, Raven Villanueva and Angelu de Leon/ Introducing Ciara Sotto/ Also starring Shintaro Valdez, Kim delos Santos, Maybeline dela Cruz, Lester Llansang, Idelle Martinez, Chico Ventosa, Belinda Jay, Mon Confiado/ Co-starring Evangeline Pascual, Lito Legaspi, Orestes Ojeda, Lucita Soriano, Chinggoy Alonso, Eva Darren, Mia Gutierrez, Sherry Lara, Fame delos Santos

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THE NINETIES # 794: ACE VERGEL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ARA MINA, DAN FERNANDEZ, LITO LEGASPI, BOB SOLER, ROMY DIAZ, WITH ORESTES OJEDA, AURORA SEVILLA, RUEL VERNAL, DANIEL PASIA, JOHNNY VICAR IN "JACOB C.I.S." (1996)

"Jacob C.I.S." (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date January 4, 1997

Story and Screenplay Marlon Angeles

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Mark Anthony Cocjin

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Lily Montecerde

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Ace Vergel (in the title role), Ara Mina, Dan Fernandez, Lito Legaspi, Bob Soler, Romy Diaz/ Also starring Orestes Ojeda, Aurora Sevilla, Ruel Vernal, Daniel Pasia, Johnny Vicar, Alex David, Glenda Garcia

THE NINETIES # 774: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH EDU MANZANO, ZOREN LEGASPI, EMILIO GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ, LITO LEGASPI, KING GUTIERREZ, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "KUNG MARUNONG KANG MAGDASAL UMPISAHAN MO NA!" (1996)

"Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date November 13, 1996

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong'' Revilla, Jr., Aiko Melendez/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi, Emilio Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Lito Legaspi, King Gutierrez, Roldan Aquino, Perla Bautista/ Co-starring Subas Herrero, ErnieZarate, Levi Ignacio, Jojo Bautista, Fred Moro, Telly Babasa, Rhey Roldan, Tom Olivar, Rey Solo, Ernie Forte, Danny Riel, Johnny Vicar, Edwin Reyes, Bobby Oreo, Guio Marcelo, Vic Belaro, Tom Olano, Bimbo Bautista, Nash Espinosa, Joe Baltazar, Joe Jardi

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THE NINETIES # 747: JESTONI ALARCON, STELLA RUIZ, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., TIMMY CRUZ, LITO LEGASPI, BERNARDO BERNARDO, JASON JAVELUNA, EDWIN REYES, EDGAR MANDE, MAX LAUREL IN "BITAG, BABAE AT BALA" (1996)

"Bitag, Babae at Bala" (1996)

Mahogany Films

Release Date August 28, 1996

Story Dante Javier

Screenplay Lito Mena, Erwin Lanado

Cinematography Rosendo Buenaseda

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Tito Macatuggal

Musical Direction Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Victor Villegas

Direction Victor Tango

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Stella Ruiz/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Timmy Cruz, Lito Legaspi, Bernardo Bernardo/ Introducing Jason Javeluna/ Co-starring Edwin Reyes, Edgar Mande, Max Laurel, Victoria Haynes, Emman Abelardo, Ernie David, Joji Isla, Fred Moro

THE NINETIES # 714: RUDY FERNANDEZ, DAWN ZULUETA, WITH RICKY DAVAO, MAT RANILLO III, MARK GIL, LITO LEGASPI, BOB SOLER, PIA PILAPIL AND CHARITO SOLIS IN "ITATAYA KO ANG BUHAY KO" (1996)

"Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko" (1996)

Seiko Films

Release Date May 22, 1996

 Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography Carding Herrera

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Dawn Zulueta/ Also starring Ricky Davao, Mat Ranillo III, Mark Gil, Lito Legaspi, Bob Soler, Pia Pilapil and Charito Solis/ with CJ Ramos, Bomber Moran, Joey Padilla, Manjo del Mundo, Zandro Zamora, Val Iglesias, Jimmy Reyes, Edwin Reyes, Boy Roque, Junar Aristorenas, Alvin Anson, Mico Monson, Bernard Fabiosa

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THE NINETIES # 708: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., INA RAYMUNDO, DINDI GALLARDO, AND TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, KING GUTIERREZ, RICHARD BONNIN, ATOY CO IN "SPO4 SANTIAGO, SHARPSHOOTER" (1996)

"SPO4 Santiago, Sharpshooter" (1996)

Viva Films and  Mahogany Pictures

Release Date May 1, 1996

Based on the true-to-lie exploits of SPO4 Jaime B. Santiago

Story SPO4 Jaime Santiago

Screenplay Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ina Raymundo, Dindi Gallardo and Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, King Gutierrez, Richard Bonnin, Atoy Co, Stefano Mori, Caridad Sanchez, Lito Legaspi, Zandro Zamora, Johnny Vicar, Junar Aristorenas, Tom Olivar, Telly Babasa, Jim Rosales, Ben Sagmit

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THE NINETIES # 645: KIER LEGASPI, EMILIO GARCIA, GANDO CERVANTES, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ AND RAYMOND BAGATSING, WITH STELLA RUIZ, JOANNE PASCAUL IN "DELINKWENTE" (1995)

"Delinkwente" (1995)

Mahogany Pictures

Release Date November 1,

1995

Story and Screenplay Jerry O. Tirazona, Aonny Saret Abelardo

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Alex Ochoa, Mark Anthony Cocjin

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Francis' Jun' Posadas

Cast Kier Legaspi, Emilo Garcia, Gando Cervantes, Francis Enriquez and Raymond Bagatsing/ with Stella Ruiz, Joanne Pascual/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Robert Arevalo, Bob Soler, Lito Legaspi, Manjo del Mundo, Fred Moro, Gloria Sevilla, Liza Lorena, Daria Ramirez, Dexter Doria

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THE NINETIES # 632: CESAR MONTANO, GELLI DE BELEN, RICKY DAVAO, JAO MAPA, WITH BEMBOL ROCO, AL TANTAY, LITO LEGASPI, PATRICK GARCIA, KRISTOPHER PERALTA IN "ASERO" (1995)

"Asero" (1995)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 30, 1995

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Noel Luna

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Cesar Montano, Gelli de Belen Ricky Davao, Jao Mapa/ Also starring Bembol Roco, Al Tantay, Lito Legaspi, Patrick Garcia, Kristopher Peralta, Cita Astals/ with Eruel Tongco, Susan Africa, Victor Neri, Alfred Manal, Jason San Pedro, Mark Vernal, Kevin Vernal, Christopher Roxas

Cesar Montano

Bembol Roco

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