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The APO Hiking Society, the popular musical group of Danny Javier, Boboy Garovillo and Jim Paredes has made 22 record albums; hosted several television shows including their own noontime Sunday show "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" and noontime daily show (Monday to Saturday) "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila"; and launched hugely successful major solo concerts and countless provincial, dinner, and corporate shows. They have performed in over 50 cities in the United States, in Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan to bring Original Pilipino Music to Filipinos the world over.
During the span of their career, Apo has been one of the primary adherents to the Original Pilipino Music or OPM music movement and has made several contributions for the said movement.The Apo is also involved in record production, talent management and even organizing artists under the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM). The group is also instrumental in establishing careers of new artists in the Philippines.(wikipedia)
In 1981, the trio shared top billings with rising teen stars Dina Bonnevie and Alfie Anido in a musical-comedy movie directed by Joey Gosiengfiao titled "Blue Jeans." One rarely seen them in movies.Watch them in some hilarious comedy scenes and seeing them doing memorable musical hit numbers, including the theme song of the movie is a triple treat. Here's the short clips---
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao writes history when he beats Miguel Cotto winning his seventh title in seven weight classes. He fortifies his stature as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The ring gladiator puts up another dominating performance knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.
Cotto fought gamely, but in the later rounds he was just trying to survive as blood flowed down his face and Pacquiao came after him relentlessly. Joe Santiago, Cotto’s trainer tried to stop the fight after the 11th round, but Cotto went back out to take even more punishment before a final flurry along the ropes prompted referee Kenny Bayless to end it. Cotto's wife and child, who were at ringside, left after the ninth round, unable to watch the beating any longer. They later accompanied him to a local hospital for a post-fight examination."I didn't know from where the punches were coming," Cotto said. "This is the last weight division for me," Pacquiao said. "It's history for me and more importantly a Filipino did it."
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao lands on the cover of Time Magazine Asia (November 16, 2009 issue) and has a five page feature story that will be included in the global editions of the magazine. Pacquiao feels humbled by the experience saying, “I absolutely had no idea that when I started my career in boxing, to provide a better life for myself and my family, that I would now be where I am today and on the cover of TIME Magazine,”
Pacquiao will face Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto on November 14 (November 15, Philippine Time) in Las Vegas and will try to be the first boxer to ever record seven world titles in seven different weight classes. Pacquiao has won titles in the junior welterweight, lightweight, super featherweight, featherweight, super bantamweight and flyweight divisions. Read the complete article here---
In 1988, a docu-drama TV-movie was made chronicling the events leading to the 1986 EDSA People’s Power Revolution. It was originally released as a six-hour HBO mini-series in the United States. It was later edited to 162-minute television movie. It was released in home video and was made available in the Philippines in Laser Disc format. The movie, “A Dangerous Life,” directed by Robert Markowitz, starred a miscast Gary Busey in the role of an American journalist, Tony O’Neil, covering the last years of the Marcos regime. It starts in August 21, 1983 when Senator Benigno Aquino was assassinated and ends in February 25, 1986 when the Marcoses fled the country and installed Corazon Aquino to power. What could have been a relatively good movie turned out to be a disaster in some parts--- a ridiculous and funny retelling of some important and momentous events. Some scenes were filmed in Sri Lanka when then Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile and the government ordered the producers out of the country for taking liberties with the truth. It’s funny seeing Sri Lankans as Filipinos in the EDSA uprising. Another scene with Imelda (played by Tessie Tomas) singing New YorkNew York on the plane to Hawaii?
What glued me watching this two-and-a-half movie are the performances of some of our Filipino talents, particularly veteran actor Ruben Rustia as Ferdinand Marcos, Tessie Tomas as Imelda Marcos and Laurice Guillen as Cory Aquino. Other local talents include Dina Bonnevie, Johnny Delgado, Roy Alvarez, Rolando Tinio, Joonee Gamboa, Rez Cortez, Vic Diaz and many more.
There are some good scenes but one of the best parts of the movie worth mentioning was when Ruben Rustia as Marcos, felt betrayed, disappointed and frustrated, being told by the US government to "cut clean and leave." The whole Marcos household was in total disarray and you'll feel the Marcoses'anguish and agony losing grip of the power they held for 20 long years.
Its experience vs. youth as Añejo and Purefoods clashed in the 1988 PBA All-Filipino championship best of seven series.Ageless and basketball legend Robert ‘Big J’ Jaworski and his bunch of do-or-die Añejo Rhum65ers won the PBA All-Filipino crown beating the young and powerhouse Purefoods Hotdogs led by Alvin Patrimonio and Jerry Codiñera.
Photo: PBA 20 Years in Pictures/ 1994
The Line-ups: Añejo Rhum: Robert Jaworski (playing coach), Chito Loyzaga, Rudy Distrito, Dondon Ampalayo, Joey Loyzaga, Romulo Mamaril, Leo Isaac, Dante Gonzalgo, Harmon Codiñera
Here are the TV clips of Game 5 won by Añejo in overtime. This was one of the best games in the series wherein Añejo, down by 19 points in the third quarter, rallied in the fourth period. After a series of fierce exchanges of baskets and lead changes, Añejo finally downed the gallant Purefoods team in the extra period. Savor the moments--- Jaworski at his fighting best---
Clip 1 of 3/ Courtesy of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
Clip 2 of 3/ Courtesy of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
Clip 3 of 3/ Courtesy of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
Peque Gallaga's signed photo(thru the kindness of Ronald Rios)
PEQUE Gallaga was recently awarded The Natatanging Gawad for Lifetime Achievement for Filmmaking from the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino during the 32nd Gawad Urian last September 19 at the CulturalCenter of the Philippines.National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, founding member of the Manunuri, the society of respected film critics, says Gallaga is “the epitome of the compleat Filipino cinema artist,” and that it is only fitting that Gallaga be honored by all those who love Filipino cinema “before the sun completely sets on the film industry.”The waxing and waning of the fortunes of mainstream cinema seems reflected in the person of Gallaga, a serious filmmaker with a track record of box-office hits and successful remaking of commercial genres, particularly of horror and fantasy movies.As mainstream commercial cinema struggles, independent and out-of-studio films have shown vibrancy and resilience, even catapulting Filipino movie to new global renown. Part of these stirrings of hope can be gleaned from the emergent regional cinema, whose mentorship and encouragement owes to Gallaga’s selfless tutelage.Gallaga has won several Urian awards: Best Director for “Oro Plata Mata” in 1982; Best Production Design for “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” (together with Laida Lim Perez) in 1976, and for “Manila By Night: City After Dark” in 1980. Gallaga entered into prominence with “Ganito Kami Noon...” directed by Eddie Romero. This important historical movie was shown on the same year as Brocka’s “Insiang,” Ishmael Bernal’s “Nunal sa Tubig,” Lupita Concio’s “Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo,” Gerry de Leon’s “Banawe,” Mike de Leon’s “Itim,” Mario O’ Hara’s “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos,” and Gil Portes’ debut movie, “Tiket Mama, Tiket Ale, Sa Linggo ang Bola” – making 1976 the peak of the second golden age of Philippine cinema.Gallaga’s early career illustrates the truism that great filmmakers do not necessarily influence each other; more practically, they work with each other, often in an unwitting sort of apprenticeship. Brocka had worked with Romero as scriptwriter; Mike de Leon had worked with Brocka and later, Romero, as cinematographer.Gallaga, who finished Commerce and Liberal Arts at De la Salle University but had enrolled briefly in the architecture school of the University of Santo Tomas, had worked with Romero and Bernal (notably in “Manila By Night”) as production designer. Also an actor, Gallaga played a part in “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos,” and Brocka’s “Gumising Ka, Maruja” (1978).
Gallaga would become a full-fledged filmmaker with his second directorial effort, “Oro Plata Mata” (1982), and later, “Scorpio Nights” (1985), arguably his two best movies. In both movies, Gallaga shows directorial breadth of vision and art director’s capaciousness, and it is hard to tell which is which. Since he’s also the writer of “Oro,” Gallaga may have demolished the classic auteur theory or embodied it in its fullest sense: he is author and creator in one.He would exhibit the same bravura in “VirginForest” (1985), “Unfaithful Wife” (1986), and in his recasting of the horror genre, the very successful “Shake, Rattle and Roll” series. His “Once Upon a Time” (1988) is another brilliant recasting, this one of Filipino folklore, with Dolphy playing the mythical role of the Filipino netherworld’s tikbalang. And his “Gangland” (1998) may have set off the gritty urban street drama of today, as manifested in such provocative movies as Brillante Mendoza’s “Tirador” and Jim Libiran’s “Tribu.”Gallaga continues to make movies while based in his hometown of Bacolod, where he is artist-in-residence, and where he teaches theater and film at the University of St. La Salle. He has mentored future filmmakers and media artists, including Jay Abella, Manny Montelibano, Vicente Groyon and Richard Somes. A multi-variegated artist of intrepid vision and incredible stamina, Gallaga has become one of our few elder statesmen of the cinema arts.By Lito ZuluetaPhilippine Daily Inquirer
September 2009
***Peque Gallaga Pop Art photo (above)- Part of Gallery 7's Pinoy Icons Exhibit held last January 2009
The young Peque Gallaga (standing, far right), then working as a copywriter at Ace-Compton Advertising with friends and office mates during the company's Christmas party sometime in 1968 or 69. Also in the photo are Butch Perez (standing, second from left) which he soon collaborated to do their initial movie, "Binhi" in 1973, Cid Reyes (standing, third from left), now an established art critic and Rod Samonte (standing, third from right), a well-respected printmaker and artist, now based in the United States. (photo courtesy of Rod Samonte)
Source: Focus on Filipino Films: A Sampling 1951-1982
(Thanks to James dela Rosa of Pelikula atbp blog for the book)
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"Binhi" (1973)- Stars Rosemarie, Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez and Divina Valencia/ with Cristina Reyes, Van de Leon, Dondon Nakar, Virginia Montes/ Directed by Peque Gallaga and Antonio Perez
"Oro Plata Mata" (1982)- Stars Cherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Liza Lorena, Fides Cuyuga-Asensio, Manny Ojeda, Maya Valdes, Lorli Villanueva, Ronnie Lazaro/ Special Participation of Kuh Ledesma' Introducing: Joel Torre/ Directed by Peque Gallaga
"Shake, Rattle, Roll!" (1984)- Three Episodes/ Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza, Ishmael Bernal and Peque Gallaga/Episode 3:"Manananggal- Stars Irma Alegre, Peewee Quiajano, Mary Walter and Herbert Bautista"Scorpio Nights" (1985)- Stars Orestes Ojeda, Daniel Fernando and Anna Marie Gutierrez/ Directed by Peque Gallaga
"Virgin Forest" (1985)- Stars Miguel Rodriguez, Abel Jurado and Sarsi Emmanuel/ Directed by Peque Gallaga
Left- "Unfaithful Wife" (1986)- Stars Michael de Mesa, Joel Torre, Lala Montelibano and Anna Marie Gutierrez/ Directed by Peque Gallaga
Right- "Kid...Huwag Kang Susuko!" (1987)- Stars Richard Gomez, Nida Blanca, Mark Gil, Jang Hwang Kim and Rachel Anne-Wolfe/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Once Upon A Time" (1987)- Stars Dolphy, Gloria Romero, Janice de Belen, Joel Torre, Lani Mercado, Chichay, Tessie Tomas and Richard Gomez & Snooky Serna/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Tiyanak" (1988)- Stars Janice de Belen, Lotlot de Leon, Ramon Christopher, Chuckie Dreyfuss, Carmina Villaroel, Rudolph Yaptinchay, Smokey Manaloto/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Hiwaga sa Balete Drive" (1988)- Stars Charito Solis, Gina Alajar, Joel Torre, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Michael Locsin, Harlene Bautista, Joe Ed Serrano and Ian Veneracion/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Isang Araw Walang Diyos" (1989)- Stars Richard Gomez, Edu Manzano, Janice de Belen, Alice Dixson, Eric Quizon and Joey Marquez/ with Manilyn Reynes, Carmina Villaroel, Aiko Melendez, Isabel Granada, Chuckie Dreyfuss, Smokey Manaloto, Ronnie Quizon/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Abandonada" (1989)- Stars Alma Moreno, Gabby Concepcion, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez, Fe delos Reyes, Melissa Mendez/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Shake, Rattle & Roll II" (1990)- Three Episodes- All Star Cast/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Shake, Rattle & Roll III" (1991)- Three Episodes- All Star Cast/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Shake, Rattle & Roll IV" (1992)- Three Episodes- All Star Cast/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Aswang" (1992)- Stars Alma Moreno, Manilyn Reynes, Aiza Seguerra, Joey Marquez, Janice de Belen, Aijon Jimenez, John Estrada, Orestes Ojeda, Berting Labra/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Dugo ng Panday" (1993)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Edu Manzano, Aiko Melendez, Jaime Fabregas, Leo Martinez, Max Laurel, IC Mendoza/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Darna Ang Pagbabalik" (1994)- Stars Anjanette Abayari, Edu Manzano, Rustom Padilla, Pilita Corrales, Bong ALvarez and Cherie Gil/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Baby Love" (1995)- Stars Jason Salcedo, Anna Larrucea and Edu Manzano/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Batang X" (1995)- Stars Janus Del Prado, John Prats, Anna Larrucea, J.C. Tizon, John Ace Zabarte and Aiko Melendez/ with Michael de Mesa, Chuck Perez, Al Tantay, Jaime Fabregas/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo ReyesRight- "Magic Temple" (1996)- Stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, JunUrbano, Anna Larrucea, Gina Pareno, Aljon Jimenez and Jackie Lou Blanco/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Magic Kingdom or Mortal Kombat: Ang Alamat ng Damortis" (1996)- Stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, Janus Del Prado and Jun Urbano/ with Mark Gil, William Martinez, Ramon Christopher, Maricel Laxa/ Introducing Anne Curtis / Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Halik ng Vampira" (1997)- Stars Anjanette Abayari, Raymond Bagatsing, Beth Tamayo, Parick Guzman, Jaime Fabregas, Jason Salcedo, Mark Solis and Michael V./ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
"Gangland" (1998)- Stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, Ryan Eigenmann, Blakdyak, Jesus Simoy/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Left- "Sa Piling ng Aswang" (1999)- Stars Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar, Gardo Verzosa and Manilyn Reynes/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
Right- "Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Kang Maligaw" (1999)- Stars Ian Veneracion, Ryan Eigenmann and Patricia Javier/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
"Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero" (1999)- Stars Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Gardo Verzosa and IntroducingPatricia Javier/ Directed by Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo Reyes
FILMOGRAPHY:
Agaton & Mindy (2009)
Puso 3 (2006)
Pinoy Blonde (2005)
Sa Piling ng mga Aswang (1999)
Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Kang Maligaw (1999)
Kabit ni Mrs. Montero, Ang (1999)
Puso ng Pasko (1998)
Gangland (1998)Diliryo (1997)
Halik ng Vampira (1997)
MagicKingdom aka. Mortal Kombat (Alamat ng Damortis) (1997)
MagicTemple (1996)
Baby Love (1995)
Batang X (1995)
Darna: Ang Pagbabalik (1994)
Dugo ng Panday (1993)
Shake, Rattle and Roll IV (1992) (segment "Ang Guro")
Aswang (1992)
Shake, Rattle and Roll III (1991)
Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1991)
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2 (1990)
Trese (1990)
Abandonada (1989)
Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989)
Impaktita (1989)
Tiyanak (1988)
Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (1987)
Once Upon a Time (1986)
Unfaithful Wife (1986)
Scorpio Nights (1985)
VirginForest (1985)
Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) (segment "Manananggal")
Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing (1983)
Oro, Plata, Mata (1982)
Binhi (1973)
Source: Focus on Filipino Films: A Sampling 1951-1982
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One horrifying and tense scene from the 1982 movie, “Oro Plata Mata,” ---a family leaving their ancestral home and fleeing to the hills when the invading Japanese forces were closing in ---a very horrible and scary scenario of how war decided the fate of a family as their fortunes gradually went down the drain. Peque at his best!
Courtesy of Experimental Cinema of the Philippines(ECP)
