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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Movies That Mark 30th Year in February 1996

At least 14 Filipino movies were released in theaters in February 1996. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Seth Corteza
Maruja
Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis
Taguan
Radio Romance
Syempre Ikaw Pa Rin
Habang May Buhay
Sandata
Patikim ng Pinya
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan
Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit ng Bala
Ama … Ina … Anak
Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo

Details of each mentioned title follow.



Seth Corteza
Original Release Date: February 01, 1996

Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Ace Vergel    ...    Seth Corteza
Joanne Quintas    ...    Pia
Raymond Keannu    ...    Ed Roman
Bernard Bonnin    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Carlos Padilla Jr.    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Amado Cortez    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Story    ...    Efren C. Piñon
Screenplay    ...    Mike Loanzon
Cinematography    ...    Vic Anao
Production Design        [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing    ...    Jose Solo
Musical Direction        Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer        Lily Y. Monteverde


NOTE:

*** TAGLINE: "Tingga ... Bakal ... Pusong Bato ... (Tagalog: Lead ... Iron ... Heart of Stone ...)





Maruja
Original Release Date: February 01, 1996

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST  

Carmina Villarroel    ...    Maruja
Rustom Padilla    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Albert Martinez    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Jaclyn Jose    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Rosemarie Gil        [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay    ...    Jose Javier Reyes
Story    ...    Mars Ravelo (story and characters)
Cinematography    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design    ...    Tatus L. Aldana
Editing    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer    ...    Vic Del Rosario Jr.


NOTE:

*** Tagline: "Pinaghiwalay ng panahon. Pinagtagpo ng tadhana. (Tagalog: Separated by time. United by destiny.)





Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis (Tagalog: Too Much, Too Many)
Original Release Date: February 08, 1996

Production Company: Falcon Films


MAIN CAST

Ina Raymundo    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Amanda Page    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Richard Bonnin    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Daniel Fernando    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Jay Manalo    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Tata Esteban
Story and Screenplay        Rei Nicandro
Cinematography    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer    ...    Vic Del Rosario Jr.




Taguan (Tagalog: Hide and Seek)
Original Release Date: February 08, 1996

Production Company: MAQ Productions


MAIN CAST

Gelli de Belen    ...    Yoyah
Janice de Belen    ...    Sister Shawie
Jomari Yllana    ...    Serge
Aljon Jimenez    ...    Gerard
Giselle Toengi    ...    Reggie
Wendell Ramos    ...    Lemuel


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Don Escudero
Story and Screenplay    ...    Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography    ...    Ely Cruz
Production Design    ...    Sammy Aranzamendez
Editing    ...    Danny Gloria
Musical Direction    ...    Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers        Sherida Monteverde and Douglas Quijano


NOTE:

*** Wendell Ramos is introduced in this film.



Radio Romance
Original Release Date: February 14, 1996

Production Company: Star Cinema


MAIN CAST  

Gelli de Belen    ...    Veronica / Roni
Paolo Abrera    ...    Jed Montinola
Claudine Barretto    ...    Marian Cordero
Rico Yan    ...    Gary Balmaceda
Sharmaine Arnaiz    ...    Babsy Fernandez


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay    ...    Jose Javier Reyes
Story    ...    Mia Concio Imperial, Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography    ...    Ricardo O. Jacinto
Production Design    ...    Jay Jay Medina
Editing    ...    Danilo 'Danny' Gloria
Musical Direction    ...    Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer    ...    Charo Santos-Concio


NOTE:

*** The film was intended for boosting the popularity of ABS-CBN's FM radio station, DWRR-FM 101.9, which was then branded as Radio Romance. 

*** Rico Yan is introduced in this film




Syempre Ikaw Pa Rin (Tagalog: Of Course, Still You)
Original Release Date: February 14, 1996

Production Company: Kaizz Ventures Inc.


MAIN CAST

Eric Quizon        Banjo
Giselle Töngi        Dixie Ann
Ricky Davao        Boy Mambo
Nova Villa        Dña. Herachia
Rochelle Barrameda        Carol


SELECTED CREW

Direction        Boots Plata
Screenplay        Ma. Cecilia M. Quesada
Cinematography        Joe Tutanes
Production Design        Randy Gamier
Editing    …    Danny Gloria
Musical Direction        Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer    …    Enrico S. Quizon


NOTE:

*** Although produced by Eric Quizon's Kaizz Ventures, Regal Films is indicated as producer in the end credits.




Habang May Buhay
(Tagalog: As Long as There Is Life)
Original Release Date: February 14, 1996

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Donna Cruz        Pia
Ian de Leon        Gary
Hilda Koronel    …    Zeny
Eddie Gutierrez    …    Menandro
Ralion Alonso    ...    Jonathan
Candy Pangilinan        Claire


SELECTED CREW

Direction        Mac C. Alejandre
Story and Screenplay        RJ Nueva and Ricky Lee
Cinematography        Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto and Yam Laranas
Production Design        Egay Littaua
Editing        Jess Navarro
Musical Direction        Jessie Lazaten
Executive Producer … Vic R. Del Rosario Jr.


NOTE:

*** The movie was shot in the town of Sta. Cruz in Marinduque province.


Sandata
Original Release Date: February 1996

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Zoren Legaspi … Victor
Ruel Vernal … Tibo
Orestes Ojeda … [information to be provided upon availability]
Mike Gayoso … Alex
Ara Mina (as Danica Gomez) … [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction … Teddy Gomez, Phillip Ko
Story and Screenplay … [information to be provided upon availability]
Cinematography … [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design … [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing … [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction … [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer … Lily Y. Monteverde





Patikim ng Pinya
Original Release Date: February 21, 1996

Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Rosanna Roces    ...    Myra
Leandro Baldemor    ...    Juanito
Natasha Ledesma    ...    Loretta
Anton Bernardo    ...    Edgar
Dencio Padilla    ...    Attorney
Carol Dauden    ...    Cynthia
Luz Fernandez    ...    Edgar's Mother
Joey Galvez    ...    Paolo


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Rico Mambo
Story and Screenplay    ... Humilde Roxas, Salvador Royales, and Nerdie Cruz
Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen
Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan


NOTE:

*** The storyline follows how the popular singing duo Vingo and Jimmy, collectively known as the April Boys, rose to fame.




April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
Original Release Date: February 21, 1996

Production Company: Vicor Films


MAIN CAST

Vingo Regino    ...    Vingo
Jimmy Regino    ...    Jimmy
Vina Morales    ...    Letty
Donita Rose    ...    Ingrid
Nida Blanca    ...    Inay
Alicia Alonzo    ...    Pilar
Glydel Mercado    ...    Tuesday
Candy Pangilinan    ...    Chuchay


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Story and Screenplay    ... Maning Borlaza and Frank Rivera
Cinematography ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design ... Ronaldo Cadapan
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario


NOTE:

*** The storyline follows how the popular singing duo Vingo and Jimmy, collectively known as the April Boys, rose to fame.





Sa Bingit ng Kamatayan
Original Release Date: February 21, 1996

Production Company: Omni Films International


MAIN CAST

Derek Dee    ...    Danny
Sunshine Cruz    ...    Susan
Raymond Bagatsing    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Mark Gil    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Janine Barredo    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Ricardo Cepeda    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Jude Estrada    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Jaime Garchitorena    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Ernie Garcia    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]
Luis Gonzales    ...    [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Romy V. Suzara
Story and Screenplay    ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Cinematography ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer ... [information to be provided upon availability]


NOTES:

*** First starring role of Derek Dee.

*** First collaboration between Phillip Salvador and Carmina Villarroel.





Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit ng Bala
Original Release Date: February 22, 1996

Production Company: MAQ Productions


MAIN CAST

Eddie Garcia    ...    Moises Arcangel
Ricky Davao    ...    Gov. Nemecio Madrigal
John Regala    ...    William
Alma Concepcion    ...    Bernadette


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Toto Natividad
Story and Screenplay    ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino
Production Design ... Judy Lou de Pio
Editing ... Ruben Natividad
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Douglas Quijano


NOTE:

*** The storyline follows a retired military man whose entire family was killed off by an unknown assassin. He then becomes bodyguard to a provincial governor.





Ama ... Ina ... Anak
Original Release Date: February 29, 1996

Production Company: Star Cinema


MAIN CAST

Maricel Soriano    ...    Marilen Alvarez
Edu Manzano    ...    Santi Alvarez
Angelica Panganiban    ...    Issa
Boots Anson-Roa    ...    Cita Nolasco
Jolina Magdangal    ...    Owie Nolasco
Rico Yan    ...    Dennis
Jackie Lou Blanco    ...    Bea
Cherry Pie Picache    ...    Susan
Teresa Loyzaga    ...    Christy


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Ricardo Jacinto
Production Design ... Egay Littaua
Editing ... Manet A. Dayrit
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio


NOTE:

*** First collaboration between Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano in about than two years, since 1994's Separada.






Maginoong Barumbado: Kung May Halaga Pa ang Buhay Mo
Original Release Date: February 29, 1996

Production Company: OctoArts Films


MAIN CAST

Phillip Salvador    ...    Angel Solomon
Carmina Villaroel    ...    Carmela
Eric Quizon    ...    Walter
CJ Ramos    ...    Mark
Efren Reyes    ...    Torres
Dick Israel    ...    Monsod
Dencio Padilla    ...    Tata Temyong
Atoy Co    ...    Samadan


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Augusto Salvador
Story and Screenplay    ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas and Felix Dalay
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz and Roger Estrada
Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo
Editing ... Ningning De Leon
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad


NOTES:

*** First action-drama movie in which Eric Quizon played the role of a villain.

*** First collaboration between Phillip Salvador and Carmina Villarroel.

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