TRUE-TO-LIFE POLICE STORIES AND BIO-FILMS #2 (Circa 1992- 2000)

"Lakay" (1992)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Charo Santos, Rina Reyes and Efren Reyes, Jr.,/ with Jose Romulo, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Rommel Valdez, Luctta Soriano, Marithez Samson, Odette Khan, Nanding Fernandez, Johny Vicar, Michael Murray, Vic Varrion, Rene Hawkins, Ernie Ortega/ Directed by Nilo Saez

Left- "Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati" (1992)- Stars Jestoni Alarcon, Sheryl Cruz, Bembol Roco, George Estregan, Jr., Rina Reyes and Johnny Delgado/ with Dick Israel, Mike Castillo, Eddie Arenas, Don Pepot/ Directed by Dante Javier

Right- "Pat. Omar Abdulah: Pulis Probinsiya" (1992)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Eddie Gutierrez, Vic Vargas, Donita Rose, Rachel Lobangco, Fortunato 'Atoy' Co, Willie Revillame, Dindo Arroyo, Renato del Prado, Rene Hawkins/ Directed by Joe Balagtas

Left- "Leon ng Maynila" (1992)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ricky Davao, Michael de Mesa, Lara de Leon, Paquito Diaz, Emily Loren, Baldo Marro, Shr Valdez, King Gutierrez, Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Bomber Moran, Edwin Reyez, Subas Herrero and George Estregan, Jr./ Introducing Precious Tongco/ Directed by Joey del Rosario

Right- "Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas" (1993)/ Stars Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez, Boots Anson-Roa and Sharmaine Arnaiz/ with Paquito Diaz, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Ali Sotto, Dick Israel, Vivian Foz/ Directed by Augusto Salvador

Left- "Gascon: Bala ang Katapat Mo!" (1993)- Stars Lito Lapid, Ruffa Gutierrez, Tirso Cruz, III, Jess Lapid, Jr., Bob Soler, Janine Barredo, Max Laurel, Isabel Granada/ Directed by Rogelio Salvador

Right- "Mancao" (1993)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Snooky Serna, Edgar Mortiz, Lito Legaspi, Ramon Christopher, Zandro Zamora, Jonjon Hernandez, Roldan Aquino/ with Romy Diaz, Don Umali, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Bernard Fabiosa, Mike Magat & Honey Policarpio/ Special Participation of Amado Cortes and Luz Valdez/ Directed by Felix F. Dalay

Left- "SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter" (1996)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ina Raymundo, Dindi Gallardo, Raymond Bagatsing, King Gutierrez, Richard Bonnin, Atoy Co and Tonton Gutierrez/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

Right- "Ping Lacson: Super Cop" (2000)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa, Trubador Ramos, Levi Ignacio and Herbert Bautista/ Directed by Toto Natividad

TRUE-TO-LIFE POLICE STORIES AND BIO-FILMS #1 (Circa 1988- 91)

Movie producers tend to glamorize infamous underworld characters and notorious criminals in their movies since it would easily fetch millions of pesos in revenues in box-office receipts. Films like Asiong Salonga, Nardong Putik, Tiagong Akyat, Kapitan Eddie Set... broke records in the tills.

In the latter part of the 80s, the trend was reversed... true-to-life stories of our men in uniform were accorded due recognition in various movies made in their honor... movies like Afuang: The Bounty Hunter, Jose Pring: Homicide, Manila Police, Target... Police General (The Alfredo S. Lim Story) and many more...

Left- "Afuang: Bounty Hunter" (1988)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Mark Gil, Marianne dela Riva, Charlie Davao, Zandro Zamora, Ruel Vernal, Mon Godiz, Lucita Soriano, Ros Olgado, Narding Fernandez/ Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Right- "Target...Maganto" (1988)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Charlie Davao, Monica Herrera, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Nick Romano, Renato del Prado/ Directed by Leonardo Garcia

Left- "Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo" (1989)- Stars Lito Lapid, Melissa Mendes, Amanda Amores, Charlie Davao, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz and Monica Herrera/ Directed by Arturo San Agustin

Right- "Joe Pring: Homicide, Manila Police" (1989)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Johnny Delgado, Aurora Sevilla, Paquito Diaz, Maila Gumila, Dencio Padilla, Conrad Poe, Ruel Vernal, Robert Talabis, Bing Davao, Ernie Forte/ Featuring Symon Soler/ Directed by Augusto Salvador

"Target...Police Genral (Maj. Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Story)" / 1989- Stars Ramon Revilla, Alma Moreno, Conrado Poe, Fred Moro, Patrick dela Rosa, Renato del Prado, Romy Diaz, Raoul Aragon, Lucita Soriano/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

Left- "Alyas Pogi: Tirador ng Nueva Ecija" (1990)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Janice de Belen, Edu Manzano, George Estregan, Jr., Tommy Abuel, Johnny Delgado and Bernard Bonnin/ Directed by Joey Del Rosario

Right- "Sgt. Miguel Carpio: Multiple Murder" (1990)- Stars Jess Lapid, Jr., Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Dinah Dominguez, Marithez Samson, Maita Sanchez/ Directed by Jerry O. Tirazona

Left- "Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator" (1991)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Edu Manzano, Roi Vinzon, John Regala, Maita Soriano, Mayleen Zapanta and Pinky de Leon/ Directed by Eddie Rodriguez

Right- "Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas" (1991)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Edu Manzano, Monica Herrera, Maritoni Fernandez & Rina Reyez/ with Baldo Marro, George Estregan, Jr., Robert Arevalo, Raoul Aragonn, Conrad Poe, Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Manjo del Mundo, Zandro Zamora/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

PINOY MOVIE SPOOFS # 36: "TRINIDAD IS MY NAME" (1977)

A Pinoy movie spoof of the "Trinity" movies---

"Trinidad is my Name" (1977)- Stars Virginia, George Estregan, Dante Varona, Marissa Delgado and Lito Anzures/ with Leopoldo Salcedo in a special role/ Directed by Abraham Gregorio

VIDEO 48 FEATURED IN "EXPAT TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE" MAGAZINE/ 30th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 2011

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Many thanks to Raydon Reyes for the wonderful write-up, Dennis Rito for the photos and to the staff of Expat Travel & Lifestyle magazine!

CARLO J. CAPARAS' "MATATALIM NA PANGIL SA GUBAT" (1986)

As timely as today's headlines...

"Matatalim na Pangil sa Gubat" (1986)- Stars Dan Alvaro, Mark Gil, Joel Alano, George Estregan, Jimmy Santos, Gigi dela Riva, Joonee Gamboa, Johnny Vicar, Moody Diaz, King Gutierrez, Nello Nayo/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southern Philippine town, an official said Monday.

Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said dozens of villagers and experts ensnared the 21-foot (6.4-meter) male crocodile along a creek in Bunawan township in Agusan del Sur province after a three-week hunt. It could be one of the largest crocodiles to be captured alive in recent years, he said, quoting local crocodile experts.

Elorde said the crocodile killed a water buffalo in an attack witnessed by villagers last month and was also suspected of having attacked a fisherman who went missing in July.

He said he sought the help of experts at a crocodile farm in western Palawan province.

"We were nervous but it's our duty to deal with a threat to the villagers," Elorde told The Associated Press by telephone. "When I finally stood before it, I couldn't believe my eyes."
After initial sightings at a creek, the hunters set four traps, which the crocodile destroyed. They then used sturdier traps using steel cables, one of which finally caught the enormous reptile late Saturday, he said.

About 100 people had to pull the crocodile, which weighs about 2,370 pounds (1,075 kilograms), from the creek to a clearing where a crane lifted it into a truck, he said.

The crocodile was placed in a fenced cage in an area where the town plans to build an ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland in Agusan, an impoverished region about 515 miles (830 kilometers) southeast of Manila, Elorde said.

"It will be the biggest star of the park," Elorde said, adding that villagers were happy that they would be able to turn the dangerous crocodile "from a threat into an asset."

Despite the catch, villagers remain wary because several crocodiles still roam the outskirts of the farming town of about 37,000 people.

They have been told to avoid venturing into marshy areas alone at night, Elorde said.

http://news.yahoo.com/giant-crocodile-captured-alive-philippines-134625838.html

TWO VERSIONS OF "ANINONG BAKAL" (1963/ 1983)

"Aninong Bakal" (1963)- Stars Ronald Remy, Willie Sotelo, Lourdes Medel, Carol Varga, Martin Marfil, Eva Darren, Nello Nayo, Sammy Sarmiento/ Guest Stars- Renato Robles, Lydia Resma/ Directed by Jose Miranda Cruz

"Aninong Bakal" (1983)- Stars Robin Aristorenas, Isabel Rivas, Nina Sara and Jess Lapid, Jr.' with Rosemarie Gil, Johnny Wilson, Boy Garcia, Dave Brodett, Ruben Rustia, Mario Escudero, Lucita Soriano/ Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

EDDIE 'LAGALAG' FERNANDEZ (MOVIE ADS 1982-83)

"Lagalag" (1964)

In 1982, actor Eddie Fernandez, popularly known as 'Lagalag' to his fans, was released from prison, after serving 12 years in jail term. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1969 for the fatal shooting and killing of a Bulacan businessman (see link).

Upon his release, producers lose no time and capitalizing on the actor's popularity, tapped him in numerous movie assignments. Fernandez appeared in more than 10 movies in 1982 and 83.

He met an untimely death in the early 90s when he was shot and killed during an altercation in a checkpoint in Makati.

"Bilanggo, Prison No. 10069 " (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Chanda Romero, Betrh Bautista, Azenith Briones, George Estregan, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Ruel Vernal, Renato Robles, Dick Israel, Max Laurel, Val Iglesia & Orestes Ojeda/ Directed by Nilo Saez

"Dakpin si Ben Escapo" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, George Estregan, Paquito Diaz, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Carmi Martin, Dinah Dominguez, Maluh dela Fuente/ Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia

"Pader at Rehas" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez and Rudy Fernandez/ with Anna Marin, Donna Villa, Susan Bautista, Juan Rodrigo, George Estregan, Dencio Padilla, Paquito Diaz, Rez Cortez, Mario Marasigan/ Directed by Nilo Saez

"Target: Batang Sindikato" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Ace Vergel and Anthony Alonzo/ with Anita Linda, Naty Santiago, Boy Fernandez, Rey Roldan, Val Iglesia, Rey Sagum, Dante Javier & Bella Flores/ Directed by Freddie Sarrol

"Taong Labas" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Chanda Romero, Daria Ramirez, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Rez Cortez, Romy Diaz, Angelo Ventura, Anita Linda, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Bebong P. Osorio

"Hinahamon Kita" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Dante Varona, Anna Marie Gutierrez, George Estregan, Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Nello nayo, Victor Bravo and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia


"Akin ang Paghihiganti" (1982)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Efren Reyes, Jr., Liza Lorena, Isabel Rivas, Rez Cortez, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Val Iglesia, Dick Israel, Baldo marro/ Special participation of Joel Alano and Kristine Garcia/ Directed by Nilo Saez


"Presidential Pardon" (1983)- Stars Eddie Fernadez, Berting Labra, Pia Moran, Paquito Diaz, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Rez Cortez, Johnny Vicar, Dave Brodett/ Special Parricipation of Isabel Rivas, Marilou Bendigo and Tony Santos, Sr./ Directed by Joey del Rosario


"Sanggang Dikit" (1983)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Laarni Enriquez, Janice Jurado, Paquito Diaz, Dick Israel and Rhene Imperial/ Directed by Ron Gallardo Pablo


"MPD Manhunt...Parulan!" (1983)- Stars Eddie Fernandez, Marriane dela Riva, Marissa del Mar, Nina Sara and Janet Bordon/ with Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Rocco Montalban, Val Iglesia, Rey Sagum and Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia/ Directed by Gene Camposano

ROMEO VASQUEZ IN FOUR PINOY WESTERN MOVIES CIRCA 1961

In 1961, 60s popular actor Romeo Vasquez, Sampaguita Pictures' prized contract star, bolted out of his home studio and as a freelance, went on to appear in four action movies in succession, all western---

"Tirador" (1961)- Stars Romeo Vasquez, Van de Leon, Bentot, Max Alvarado, Tony Ferrer, Lana Morena, Mariquit Soliman, Sammy Sarmiento, Arnold Mendoza and Introducing Rosario del Pilar/ Directed by Alex M. Sunga


"Habagat sa Tag-araw" (1961)- Stars Romeo Vasquez, Joseph Estrada, Corazon Rivas, Rodolfo Cristobal, Maichu Llora, Oscar Keesee, Chiquito, Vic Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Lydia Resma and Puak/ Directed by Larry Santiago




"Ikaw o Ako!" (1961)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Romeo Vasquez, Van de Leon, Cecilia Lopez, Miriam Jurado, Perla Bautista, Max Alvarado, Tony Ferrer, Norma Blancaflor/ Directed by Armando Garces



"Matapang sa Matapang" (1961)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Romeo Vasquez, Cecilia Lopez, Aura Aurea, Max Alvarado, Tony Ferrer, Jess Lapid/ Directed by Armando Garces

ROMEO VASQUEZ IN "TOUR OF LUZON, 1962" (1962)/ THE 1963 TOUR OF LUZON

"The biggest sportfest of the nation now becomes the biggest screen entertainment of the year!" says the blurb of Tagalog Ilang-Ilang's super-production, Tour of Luzon, 1962. Set against a story full of romance, music, comedy, action and drama, the movie also records the actual thrills and spills of the Tour filmed lap by lap, including the exciting chase at the zigzag road. It also features all the Tour of Luzon champions and the 7th Tour contestants.

"Tour of Luzon, 1962" (1962)- Stars Romeo Vasquez, Tony Ferrer, Mariquit Soliman, Rebecca, Max Alvarado, Jess Lapid, Dencio Padilla, Ezar Visenio, Jaime Clavell, Joaquin Fajardo, Victor Bravo/ Directed by Armando Garces

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PINOY MOVIE SPOOFS # 35: REDFORD WHITE AS "RAMBO" AND "ROCKY"

"Johnny Rambo Tan-Go" (1985)- Stars Redford White, Panchito, Roderick Paulate, Palito, Jograd, Liz Alindogan, Nanette Inventor, Max Alvarado, Joaquin Fajardo, Lucita Soriano/ Special participation of Herbert Bautista and Rowell Santiago/ Directed by Ricky Santiago

"Johnny Rocky Tan-Go" (1986)- Stars Redford White, Roderick Paulate, Panchito, Max Laurel, Janice Jurado, Jograd, Liz Alindogan, Ruel Vernal, Ramon D' Salva, Balot, Lucita Soriano, Joaquin Fajardo, Ernie David/ Directed by Ricky Santiago