THE NINETIES # 981: ALBERT MARTINEZ, AMANDA PAGE AND ELIZABETH OROPESA IN TIKOY AGUILUZ'S "TATSULOK" (1998)

A daughter is reunited with her mother but gets involved with her mother's lover.

"Tatsulok" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date May 20, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose F. Lacaba

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Albert Martinez, Amanda Page and Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also starring Ramil Rodriguez, Soliman Cruz, Jackie Castillejos

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THE NINETIES # 980: ALMA SORIANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ISABEL REYES, JEFFREY GONZALES, KEITH LACSON, IAN CROSBY IN "BELLAS: BB. BEA BELLEZA" (1998)

Escaping her aunt, a woman is rescued by a nightclub dancer and eventually becomes a dancer herself. She meets a man who marries her despite her background.

"Bellas: Bb. Bea Belleza" (1998)

El Nino Films & Shangten Films

Release Date May 20, 1998

Serialized in Daily Aliwan

Story and Screenplay Sandy 'ES' Mariano

Cinematography Rico Enriquez

Film Editor Popoy Crisostomo

Musical Director Gerry Nisteros

Direction Cesar SB Abella

Cast Alma Soriano (in the title role), Isabel Reyes, Jeffrey Gonzales, Keith Lacson, Ian Crosby/ Also starring Odette Khan, Pocholo Montes, Eric Yulo, Maritess Lopango, Boy Gomez, Vic Sxantos, Arlan Israel, Raymond Garchitorena & Rainier Morales

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THE NINETIES # 979: BABALU, REDFORD WHITE, LARA MORENA, BONEL BALINGIT AND SERENA DALRYMPLE IN " 'TONG TATLONG TATAY KONG PAKITONG- KITONG"

Three simple-minded men are outsmarted by an orphan girl who will only give them the bag of jewelry (which was accidentally thrown at them) if they treat her kindly and love her like their own child.

" 'Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong- Kitong" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date May 13, 1998

Story and Screenplay Divina Reyes

Cinematography Oscar Quirijero

Film Editor Edgardo 'Totoy' Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego

Cast Babalu, Redford White, Lara Moreno, Bonel Balingit and Serena Dalrymple/ Also starring Mark Gil, Bernardo Bernatdo, Cita Astals, Brandon Ramirez, Don Pepot, Mel Tagasa, Beverly Salviejo, Freddie Quizon, Pocholo Montes, Buddy Norton

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THE NINETIES # 978: AGA MUHLACH, MIKEE COJUANGCO, ONEMIG BONDOC, WITH CANDY PANGILINAN, TESSIE TOMAS, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, TESSIE VILLARAMA, ALMA LERMA AND BERNADETTE ALLYSON (IN A SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE) IN "DAHIL BA SA KANYA?" (1998)

A young medical intern is torn between her co-intern, who was her boyfriend but with whom she has 'cooled off' temporarily, and his cousin who is now pursuing her after admitting that he fell in love with her at first sight but gave way to his cousin.

"Dahil ba sa Kanya?" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date May 13, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Edgardo Jacinto

Film Editor Kelly Cruz

Production Design Larry Matic

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco, Onemig Bondoc/ Also starring Candy Pangilinan, Tessie Tomas, Ramil Rodriguez, Tessie Villarama, Kaye Santarina, P.J. Lapuz, Monchete Mateo, Mark Ian Medrano, Robert Cort, Geebee San Pedro, John Henderson, Irene Moje, Ingrid Rodriguez, Apolo Alonzo, Gilbert Onida/ with special guest appearance of Bernadette Allyson, 

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THE NINETIES # 977: GARDO VERSOZA, AYA MEDEL, WITH TOFFEE CALMA, LEO RABAGO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ AND CHANDA ROMERO IN "BAWAL" (1998)

A young woman grows up under the careful eye of her stepsister whose overprotectiveness stems from her having been sexually abused in the past. Problem arises when the stepsister does everything to stop the young woman from falling in love.

"Bawal" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date May 6, 1998

Story and Screenplay Billy Lee

Cinematography Ricardo de Leon

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Arnold Almario

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Direction Cesar Evangelista

Cast Gardo Versoza, Aya Medel/ Also starring Toffee Calma, Leo Rabago, Elizabeth Oropesa, Maria Isabel Lopez and Chanda Romero

THE NINETIES # 976: LEO MARTINEZ, CRISELDA VOLKS, DAISY REYES, ALICIA LANE, VERONICA VERON IN "DR. X ON THE AIR" (1998)

Despite the criticisms from irate husbands, ratings are high for a sexologist's radio program which gives advice on sex-related problems on air. But the sexologist himself can't seem to apply what he preaches to his relationship with his wife because, as it turns out, he is gay.

"Dr. X on the Air" (1998)

Falcon Films

Release Date May 6, 1998

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director William Yusi

Story, Screenplay and Direction Felix Dalay

Cast Leo Martinez, Criselda Volks, Daisy Reyes, Alicia Lane, Veronica Veron/ Also starring Berting Labra, Conrad Poe, Lucita Soriano, Danny 'Brownie' Punzalan, ERnie Zarate, Boy Roque, Ina Alegre, Cindy Moreno

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THE NINETIES # 975: MICHAEL V., BETH TAMAYO, LARA MORENO, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, GARY LISING, IAN VENERACION, GERMAN MORENO, AILEEN ANGELES IN "SINAKTAN MO ANG PUSO KO"(1998)

A car-wash boy is so in love with an actress that he fails to see that she is only patronizing him and that he is hurting the woman who really loves him.

"Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko" (1998)

OctoArts Films and GMA Films

Release Date April 29, 1998

Story and Screenplay Cris Pablo

Cinematography Lito Mempin

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Chito Somera, Willy Urbano

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Michael V., Beth Tamayo, Lara Morena/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Gary Lising, German Moreno, Aileen Angeles, Robert Em, Patricia Perez, Lyn Ching/ Special Participation of Ian Veneracion

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THE NINETIES # 974: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, WITH LEO MARTINEZ, DOMINIC OCHOA, CHESKA GARCIA, MEL MARTINEZ, CARLOS AGASSI IN "MULING IBALIK ANG TAMIS NG PAG-IBIG" (1998)

An ambitious young lady hires a gay to pose as her husband in order to get away from an arranged marriage. Later she learns that he is not really gay and both realize that they have fallen for each other.

"Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date April 29, 1998

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Kelly Cruz,Alex Castaneda

Production Design Ronald 'Do' Cadapan

Musical Director Gerdie Francisco

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman/ Also starring Dominic Ochoa, Cheska Garcia, Mel Martinez, Carlos Agassi/ Introducing Nikki Valdez/C-starring Anita Linda, Alicia Alonzo, Pocholo Montes, Tess Villarama, John Lapus, Paolo Zobel, JR Herrera, Gino Paul Guzman

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THE NINETIES # 973: KARLA ESTRADA, SABRINA M., ALMA SORIANO, PIA PAULA AND KRISTINA KASTEN, WITH LEO RABAGO, JOJO ABELLANA, SIMON IBARRA, SAMMY LAGMAY IN "MASARAP ANG UNANG KAGAT" (1998)

Four couples are entangled in each others' passions as they try to go with their lives.

"Masarap ang Unang Kagat" (1998)

Starlight Films

Release Date April 29, 1998

Musical Director William Yusi

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mike Macarena, Jr.

Cast Karla Estrada, Sabrina M., Alma Soriano, Pia Paula and Kristina Kasten/ with Leo Rabago, Jojo Abellana, Simon Ibarra, Sammy Lagmay/ Introducing Lalaine Lacson

THE NINETIES # 972: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CARMINA VILLARROEL, CHUCK PEREZ, NINO MUHLACH, RUEL VERNAL AND ARA MINA (IN A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION) IN "BUHAWI JACK" (1998)

A military man-turned-super hero slugs it out with evil forces who are out to conquer the world.

"Buhawi Jack" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date April 29, 1998

Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo, Rod Santiago

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Philip Ko, Teddy Gomez

Cast Monsour del Rosario (in the title role), Carmina Villarroel, Chuck Perez, Nino Muhlach, Ruel Vernal/ with the special participation of Ara Mina/ Also starring Teddy Chiu, Raymund Keannu, Alex David, Tony Carreon, Cris 'Dagul' Aguilar, Jimmy Ko, William Romero

THE NINETIES # 971: JAY MANALO, AMANDA PAGE, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH JULIO DIAZ, ROY ALVAREZ, JOONEE GAMBOA, BRANDON LEGASPI, ROBERT MILLER, MIKE CASTILLO, ERICK JIMENEZ IN "WANG BU" (1998)

An aggressive and temperamental family man is out to seek revenge as he pursues the ruthless elements that killed his family.

"Wang Bu" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date April 22, 1998

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong, Toto Natividad

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Toto Natividad

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Jay Manalo, Amanda Page, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Roy Alvarez, Joonee Gamboa, Brandon Legaspi, Robert Miller, Mike Castillo, Erick Jimenez, Boy Roque, Lauro Delgado, Jr., Freddie Ondra, Kjeil Villamarin

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THE NINETIES # 970: ROMMEL PADILLA, RITA MAGDALENA, WITH JORGE ESTREGAN, KATRINA PAOLA, REY ROLDAN, JIMMY CONCEPCION, ROSENDA, SHEILA SANCHEZ, VIC FELIPE "ANG KILABOT AT SI MISS PAKIPOT" (1998)

An ex-convict gets another chance at life as the leader of a team of barangay tanod who save the community's youth from drugs and other vices.

"Ang Kilabot at si Miss Pakipot" (1998)

Canary Films

Release Date April 15, 1998

Story and Screenplay Leleng Ubaldo

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo, Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Dante Pangilinan & Ferren Salumbides

Cast Rommel Padilla, Rita Magdalena, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Katrina Paola, Rey Roldan, Jimmy Concepcion, Rosenda, Sheila Sanchez, Vic Felipe, Ariel Reyes, Edwin Montes

THE NINETIES # 969: ACE ESPINOSA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PIA PILAPIL, MARICEL MORALES, RAMON CHROSTOPHER IN "BALASUBAS" (1998)

A man betrays his own neighbors in favor of a job and money for his sick mother. Conflict arises when he becomes a suspect in the don's murder and he has to prove his innocence.

"Balasubas" (1998)

Neo Films

An RNB Films Presentation

Release Date April 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Cyrus Khan

Musical Director Mitch Morala

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Ace Espinosa (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Tonton Gutierrez, Pia Pilapil, Maricel Morales, Ramon Christopher/Also starring Ryan 'Atong' Redillas, Berting Labra, Don Umali, Lucas Valdez/ Special Participation of Perla Bautista, Teresita 'Darling' Rivera/ with Boy Roque, Alex Cunanan, Rey Bejar, Barry Canlas

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THE NINETIES # 968: YNEZ VENERACION, LUCAS LEONARDO, KAREN VILLAR, YDA MANZANO, WITH ERWIN MONTES, REY ROLDAN, ARIEL REYES IN "TUMAKAS KA... SA MUNDONG MAKASALANAN" (1998)

Through perseverance and sheer luck, a woman proves to everyone that despite working in the flesh trade, she has the intelligence to rise above her situation and emerge as somebody that they can be proud of.

"Tumakas Ka... sa Mundong Makasalanan" (1998)

Taurus Films

Release Date April 1, 1998

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Ver Lang

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko'Ortega

Direction Karlo Montero

Cast Ynez Veneracion, Lucas Leonardo, Karen Villar, Yda Manzano/ Introducing Jackie Diaz/ Also starring Erwin Montes, Rey Roldan, Ariel Reyes, Tony Bernal, Eddie Arao, Nonong Talvo, Luis Sta. Maria, Leleng Obaldo, Ariel Henson, Ramon Francisco, Lody Caintoy, Baby Grace

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THE NINETIES # 967: GARDO VERSOZA, STELLA RUIZ, GLYDEL MERCADO AND TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH BOB SOLER, ZANDRO ZAMORA, LARA MORENA, KING GUTIERREZ IN "KID MANALO (AKIN ANG ULO MO !)" (1998)

An amateur boxer escapes to Manila after he refused to sell his game. Now a taxi driver, he is again running as armed men hound him to recover an attaché case full of money left by a passenger.

"Kid Manalo (Akin ang Ulo Mo!)" (1998)

Mahogany Pictures

Release Date March 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baby Buenaseda

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko'Ortega

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Gardo Versoza, Stella Ruiz, Glydel Mercado and Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Bob Soler, Zandro Zamora, Lara Morena, King Gutierrez, Romy Diaz, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Devin Villarama, Boy Agperon, Victor Reyes

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