THE NINETIES # 1127: SERENA DALRYMPLE, SHAINA MAGDAYAO AND CAMILLE PRATS, WITH NIDA BLANCA, TIRSO CRUZ, III, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, PAOLO CONTIS, VIA VELOSO, VANESSA DEL BIANCO AND CARLO AQUINO IN "HILING" (1998)

An ordinary girl is given the power to make the wishes of everyone come true. Everything seems well until the people's attitude changes. She then realizes that everything can be brought back to normal if only everyone will look at the things that are important in life.

"Hiling" (1998)

Star Cinema

Release Date November 18, 1998

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Kelly Cruz

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Serena Dalrymple, Shaina Magdayao and Camille Prats/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Contis, Via Veloso, Vanessa del Bianco and Carlo Aquino/ with the special participation of Gina Pareno/ with Rez Cortez, Dexter Doria, Mely Tagasa, Ogie Diaz, Joy Viado, Rudy Meyer, Carol Banawa, Andrea del Rosario, Miguel dela Rosa, Manning Bagatsing and Koko Trinidad

THE NINETIES # 1126: MARICEL MORALES, DANIELLA, JUAN CARLOS CASTRO, RICO MIGUEL, COOKIE HOCKENSMITH IN "PALOMA, NAKAKALALAKI KA" (1998)

A lesbian lover turns nasty as her partner falls in love with and gets pregnant by a gardener.

"Paloma, Nakakalalaki Ka" (1998)

Scorpio Films

Release Date June 3, 1998

Story and Screenplay Boots Agbayani Pastor

Direction Dante Javier

Cast Maricel Morales, Daniella, Juan Carlos Castro, Rico Miguel, Cookie Hockensmith/ Also starring Kernell Reyes, Rey Tomenes, Joe Jardi, Jun Javier, Jun Cortez, Doming Olivar

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THE NINETIES # 1125: PHILLIP SALVADOR, NANETTE MEDVED, WITH ISKO MORENO, KIMBERLY DIAZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, AMADO CORTEZ, EULA VALDEZ, CRIS VILLANUEVA AND JOHN REGALA IN "PAMILYA VALDERAMA (1995)KAHIT SARILING DUGO)" (

A NBI agent is pitted against his own brother whose jealousy caused him to seek comfort and 'love' from a drug lord, the agent's worst enemy.

"Pamilya Valderama (Kahit Sariling Dugo)" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date November 15, 1995

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz, Roger Estrada

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Nanette Medved/ Also starring Isko Moreno, Kimbery Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Amado Cortez, Eula Valdez, Cris Villanueva, Dindo Arroyo, Manjo del Mundo and John Regala

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THE NINETIES # 1124: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, ARA MINA, WITH BERNARD BONNIN, CHUCK PEREZ, RUEL VERNAL, BING DAVAO, FRED MORO, MANDY OCHOA, ALEX DAVID, DENVER RAZON, RANDO ALMANZOR IN "CODE NAME: BOMBA" (1998)

A retired bomb expert returns to his old job to eliminate the syndicate that he was told was responsible for her family's death.

"Code Name: Bomba" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date February 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Eduardo Gonzales

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Nesty Ramirez

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Ara Mina/ Also starring Bernard Bonnin, Chuck Perez, Ruel Vernal, Bing Davao, Fred Moro, Mandy Ochoa, Alex David, Denver Razon, Rando Almanzor, Giorga Ortega

THE NINETIES # 1123: IAN VENERACION, INA RAYMUNDO, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, MARK GIL, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, PATRICK DELA ROSA, EDGAR MANDE, CELINA CORTEZ IN "BASTARDO" (1997)

A man overcomes the stigma of being a bastard to become a good cop. He goes to manila to persuade his erring stepbrother to surrender and to rescue his girlfriend from the hands of a kidnap-for-ransom gang.

"Bastardo" (1997)

OctoArts Films, CinemaxStudios

Release Date May 7, 1997

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Catalino Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ian Veneracion, Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, Mark Gil, Ramon Christopher, Patrick dela Rosa, Edagr Mande, Celina Cortez

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THE NINETIES # 1122: JESS LAPID, JR., TONY FERRER, BEVERLY VERGEL, BALDO MARRO, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., MAX ALAVARDO, CONRAD POE, CRISTINA CRISOL IN "ISANG MILYON SA ULO NI COBRA" (1991)

A group of rebels who are involved in a failed coup attempt are on the run after a one million reward was announced for the capture of their leader.

"Isang Milyon sa Ulo ni Cobra" (1991)

Glo-Anne Films and D'Camp Films

Release Date November 6, 1991

Cinematography Roger Estrada, Isagani Sioson

Film Editing Ruben Natividad, Tony Sy

Musical Direction Cabby Castellano, Demet Velasquez

Story, Screenplay and Direction Bert Mendoza

Cast Jess Lapid, Jr., Tony Ferrer, Beverly Vergel, Baldo Marro, George Estregan, Jr./ Special Participation of Vic Vargas, Max Alvarado, Dencio Padilla, Cristina Crisol

 

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THE NINETIES # 1121: MARICEL SORIANO, GINA ALAJAR, MANILYN REYNES, GARDO VERZOSA, WITH COGIE DOMINGO, JASON SALCEDO, JANUS DEL PRADO, JUNELL HERNANDO IN "SA PILING NG ASWANG" (1999)

After a lifetime of ignoring the needs of her brother, a woman is determined to unearth the truth behind his mysterious disappearance. She goes to the island of Panay where her horrific journey begins.

"Sa Piling ng Aswang" (1999)

Regal Films

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Gabriel Fernandez, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cinematography Ricahrd Padernal

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Michelle Rufo

Musical Director Marc Aramian

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar, Manilyn Reynes, Gardo Versoza/ Also starring Cogie Domingo, Jason Salcedo, Janus del Prado, Junell Hernando, Justin Simoy, Bea Lopez, Pilar Lafontaine, Joan Aguas

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THE NINETIES # 1120: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., PRINCESS PUNZALAN, DENNIS PADILLA, JESS LAPID, JR., VANESSA DEL BIANCO, GLADYS REYES, LJ MORENO IN "PEPENG AGIMAT" (1999)

A honest policeman gets his ardent wish to have his own amulet which gives him more powers and proves that good always triumphs over evil.

"Pepeng Agimat" (1999)

Millenium Cinema

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Felix E. Dalay, Jojo Lapus, Jerry Tirazona

Cinematography Pablo Bautista, Ely Cruz

Film Editor Renato 'Ning-Ning' de Leon

Production Design Ruben Arthur Nicdao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Princess Pinzalan, Dennis Padilla, Jess Lapid, Jr., Vanessa del Bianco, Gladys Reyes, LJ Moreno/ Also starring Joonee Gamboa, Al Tantay, Roldan Aquino, King Gutierrez, Gerard Ejercito, Boy Roque, Jesette Prospero, Christopher Roxas, Jolo Revilla

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THE NINETIES # 1119: CESAR MONTANO, AMY AUSTRIA, PEN MEDINA, JHONG HILARIO, REBECCA LUSTERIO IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "MURO-AMI" (1999)

As fire devours his fishing boat, an erstwhile angry, selfish and abusive man sacrifices himself to save the lives of the many children he has hired to do illegal muro-ami fishing. 

"Muro-Ami" (1999)

GMA Films

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Leo Abaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Pen Medina, Jhong Hilario, Rebecca Lusterio

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THE NINETIES # 1118: JUDY ANN SANTOS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PIOLO PASCUAL, CARMINA VILLARROEL, CHARO SANTOS, ELIZABETH OROPESA, TOMMY ABUEL, MARVIN AGUSTIN, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ IN "ESPERANZA, THE MOVIE" (1999)

 A young woman and her siblings get reunited with their mother, only to be separated again by the evil schemes of people who want to bring misery to their family.

"Esperanza, The Movie" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Dado Lumibao

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Jesse Lasaten

Direction Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Judy Ann Santos (in the title role), Piolo Pascual, Carmina Villarroel, Charo Santos, Elizabeth Opropesa, Tommy Abuel, Marvin Agustin, Wowie de Guzman, Angelika dela Cruz, Tanya Garcia, Dante Rivero, Lito Legaspi, Beth Tamayo, Chat Silayan, Bembol Roco, Emman Abeleda, Joel Torre, Rosa Rosal, Melissa Mendez, Spencer Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 1117: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, JOMARI YLLANA, ANGELU DE LEON, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, BEMBOL ROCO, JAKE ROXAS IN "BULAKLAK NG MAYNILA" (1999)

Raped by her mother's paramour who is also the neighborhood toughie, a young woman tries to go on with her life after she leaves home and works as a sexy dancer. She gets retribution when her mother realizes what her lover has done to her family and kills him.

"Bulaklak ng Maynila" (1999)

Viva Films

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Monino Duque

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Jesse Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Christopher de Leon, Jomari Yllana, Angelu de Leon/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Bembol Roco, Jake Roxas, Jim Pebanco, Lester Llansang, Melisse Santiago

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THE NINETIES # 1116: DAN ALVARO, RUFA MAE QUINTO, DAISY REYES, DANTE VARONA, ERICK ESGUERRA, BERNARD BONNIN, MAGGIE DELA RIVA, ERNIE ZARATE, GABRIEL ROMULO IN "AKO ANG LALAGOT NG HININGA MO!" (1999)

 A feud erupts between the godfather and his godson.

"Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo!" (1999)

MHR Productions

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Rene Balan

Cinematography Ariong Cuenco

Film Editor Tony Sy, Vivian Villahermosa

Production Design Monching Escobar

Musical Director Alwyn Cruz

Direction Rene Balan

Cast Dan Alvaro, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy Reyes, Dante Varona, Erick Esguerra, Bernard Bonnin, Maggie dela Riva, Ernie Zarate, Gabriel Romulo, Nick Romano, Ronnie Valle, Romy Diaz, Roberto Gonzales, Conrad Poe, Robert Rivera, Yda Reyes, Jannette Quimpo, Leo Lazaro, Bobby Benitez, Jess Sanchez

THE NINETIES # 1115: JOHN ROBERT PORTER, JR. (AKA. JOHN RENDEZ), RITA MAGDALENA, AYA MEDEL, GARDO VERZOSA, MIKE MAGAT, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, ALLEN DIZON IN "SINDAK" (1999)

Wrongly accused of rape and murder, a man is tortured and left for dead by four security guards. He survives and gets back at his tormentors.

"Sindak" (1999)

Metal Dog Productions

Release Date December 15, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mario O'Hara, Ronnie Tumbokan

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Direction Mario O'Hara

Cast John Robert Porter, Jr. (aka. John Rendez), Rita Magdalena, Aya Medel, Gardo Verzosa, Mike Magat, William Martinez, Allen Dizon, Ma. Isabel Lopez

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THE NINETIES # 1114: LITO LAPID, ROI VINZON, AYA MEDEL, MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, CHARLIE DAVAO, ANGELA VELEZ AND INTRODUCING MARK LAPID IN "LARGADO, IBABALIK KITA SA PINANGGALINGAN MO!" (1999)

 Considered as the NBI's best law enforcer, a man is assigned to nail down an unstoppable criminal who keeps on disguising himself to avoid being caught.

"Largado, Ibabalik Kita sa Pinanggalingan Mo" (1999)

Classic Films

Release Date December 8, 1999

Story and Screenplay Nelson Cayabyab

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Direction Jesus Jose and Rogelio Salvador

Cast Lito Lapid, Roi Vinzon, Aya Medel, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo, Patrick dela Rosa, Charlie Davao, Angela Velez/ Introducing Mark Lapid

THE NINETIES # 1113: ALICE DIXSON, GISELLE TOENGI, WITH RUSTOM PADILLA, BOOTS ANSON ROA AND INTRODUCING OLIVER HARTMANN IN "GANITO AKO MAGMAHAL" (1999)

With her husband serving time in jail, a wife struggles to keep her family together as she cope with a sudden change of fortune and an unsympathetic mother-in-law.

"Ganito Ako Magmahal" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date December 1, 1999

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Rico Jacinto

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Manny Castaneda

Cast Alice Dixson, Giselle Toengi/ Also starring Rustom Padilla, Boots Anson Roa, Gilleth Sandico/ Introducing Oliver Hartmann

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THE NINETIES # 1112: RICKY DAVAO, JOEL TORRE, CRIZ VILLANUEVA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, RIO LOCSIN, LARA FABREGAS, DARIA RAMIREZ, JOONEE GAMBOA, ED ROCHA IN MIKE DE LEON'S "BAYANING 3RD WORLD" (1999)

In preparation for a movie they want to make, a film director and his screenwriter research on the life of the national hero and get contradictory testimonies regarding his retraction and other issues. They find out that each person from the past that they encounter has created his or her own Rizal according to his or her own need.  In the end, they decide not to make the movie on Rizal.

"Bayaning 3rd World" (1999)

Cinema Artists

Release Date December 1, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mike de Leon, Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Cinematography Ding Achacoso

Film Editor Armando Jarlego

Production Design Roy Lachica

Musical Director Lorrie Ilustre

Direction Mike de Leon

Cast Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Cris Villanueva, Cherry Pie Picache, Rio Locsin, Lara Fabregas, Daria Ramirez, Joonee Gamboa, Ed Rocha, Bon Vibar

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THE NINETIES # 1111: PHILLIP SALVADOR, JESTONI ALARCON, CHARLENE GONZALES, WITH STELLA RUIZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, DINDO ARROYO, BAYANI AGBAYANI IN "RESBAK, BABALIKAN KITA" (1999)

A security guard joins a gold hunt headed by a general. Things get complicated when he gets involved with the general's battered kept woman.

"Resbak, Babalikan Kita" (1999)

Seiko Films

An AS Productions

Release Date November 29, 1999

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Renato' Ning-Ning' de Leon

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Jestoni Alarcon, Charlene Gonzales/ Also starring Stella Ruiz, Ricardo Cepeda, Dindo Arroyo, Bayani Agbayani, Eva Darren, Menggie Cobarrubias, Levi Ignacio, Fred Moro, Polly Cadsawan, RG Gutierrez  

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THE NINETIES # 1110: LEO MARTINEZ, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ERIC QUIZON, JOHN ESTRADA, GLADYS REYES, VIA VELOSO, CANDY PANGILINAN, WINNIE CORDERO IN "WEDER-WEDER LANG 'YAN" (1999)

A millionaire finds out who among his relatives loves him truly and who are interested only in his money--- when he suddenly becomes impoverished.

"Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 24, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Amanda Ferrer

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Leo Martinez, Wowie de Guzman, Eric Quizon, John Estrada, Gladys Reyes, Via Veloso, Candy Pangilinan, Winnie Cordero, Ida Yaneza

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THE NINETIES # 1109: RICHARD GOMEZ, JOYCE JIMENEZ, POPS FERNANDEZ, WITH LITO LEGASPI, CHINGGOY ALONSO, DAISY REYES, GISELLE SANCHEZ IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "LINLANG" (1999)

A wife discovers her husband's affair with an obsessed woman, tries to go with her life as if nothing happened, until things get out of hand and tragedy occurs.

"Linlang" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date November 24, 1999

Story and Screenplay Roy Iglesias

Cinematography Shayne Clemente

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Gerry Santos

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Richard Gomez, Joyce Jimenez, Pops Fernandez/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Chinggoy Alonso, Daisy Reyes, Giselle Sanchez

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THE NINETIES # 1108: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, AIKO MELENDEZ, MARICEL LAXA, WITH MAGGIE DELA RIVA, CANDY PANGILINAN, GEORGIA ORTEGA, TOFFEE CALMA, CHARINA SCOTT IN "HIGIT PA SA BUHAY KO" (1999)

A man is torn between his love for his wife and daughter and his responsibility towards his son by another woman.

"Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

Regal Films and MAQ Productions

Release Date November 17, 1999

Story and Screenplay Pelita Peralta Uy, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Noel Zarate

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Aiko Melendez, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Maggie dela Riva, Candy Pangilinan, Georgia Ortega, Toffee Calma, Charina Scott, Emman Abeleda, Marita Zobel, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez, Chiqui Xeres Burgos

Original theatrical poster of :Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

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