Movies That Mark 30th Year in October 2025

At least eight Filipino movies were released in theaters in October 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2

Bangis

Totoy Golem: Kalabang Mortal ni Asiong Salonga

Urban Rangers

Bunso, Isinilang Kang Palaban

Kailanman

Basa sa Dagat

Gayuma

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 (Tagalog: Once More: Even a Little Glance)

Original Release Date: October 04, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Delfin

Sharon Cuneta ... Georgia

Bing Loyzaga     ... Cynthia

Albert Martinez ... Benny

Dencio Padilla ... Basilio

Caridad Sanchez ... Yaya Rosing

Charlie Davao ... The Big Boss

SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Eddie Rodriguez

Story    ... Pablo S. Gomez 

Screenplay ... Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Palo, and Manny S. Buising

Cinematography ... Ver P. Reyes

Production Design ... Tatus Aldana

Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES:

*** This movie follows the 1990 romantic action-drama film Kahit Konting Pagtingin. 

*** TAGLINE: "Is love really lovelier the second time around? Ang sarap sa una, kailangan..."

Bangis (Tagalog: Ferocity)

Original Release Date: October 11, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Monsour Del Rosario ... Lt. Ariston 'Aris' Navarro

Dante Castro ... Major Romero

Dindo Arroyo ... Lt. Jerry De Joya

Orestes Ojeda    ...    Col. Hernandez

Raymond Keanu ... Drago

Rando Almanzor ... Arnold

Ruel Vernal ... Ernie

Mike Gayoso ... Benjie

Alex David    ...    Fu

Louie Katana    ...    Gardo

Raymond Tan    ...    Sgt. Carlos Rubio

Jasmine Reyes    ...    Paula

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Editing    ... Philip Ko and Rogelio 'Eyo' Salvador

Story    ... Ronald Stephen Monteverde

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Eduardo Cabrales

Production Design ... Waldo Masconi

Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde

NOTES:

*** This movie is based on the 1987 film Predator.

*** Most scenes were shot in Morong, Bataan.

Totoy Golem: Kalabang Mortal ni Asiong Salonga (Tagalog: Mortal Enemy of Asiong Salonga)

Original Release Date: October 11, 1995

Production Company: Falcon Films

MAIN CAST

Rommel Padilla ... Carlos 'Totoy Golem' Capistrano

Julio Diaz ...

Dindi Gallardo ...

Glydel Mercado ... Chayong

Jay Manalo ... Nicasio 'Asiong' Salonga

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Dante Pangilinan

Story    ... Rene Capistrano

Screenplay   ... Rene Capistrano and Carling Conge

Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio

Production Design ... Ver Langcauon and Buboy Tan

Musical Direction ... Boy Alcaide

Executive Producer ... Allan Gilbert Buenaseda

NOTE:

*** Carlos Capistrano was a leading figure in the gangland violence in Tondo in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Urban Rangers

Original Release Date: October 18, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Raymart Santiago    ...    Mark

Ace Espinosa    ...    Norman

Jay Manalo    ...    Jim

Joko Diaz    ...    Ding

Jun Aristorenas    ...    Zaragosa

Romeo Vasquez    ...    Colonel Castillo

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joe 'Kaka' Balagtas

Story and Screenplay ... Henry Nadong

Cinematography ... Ver Dauz

Production Design ...

Editing    ...    

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTE:

*** Director Joe 'Kaka' Balagtas plays the role of Joe, Zaragoza's aide.

Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! (Tagalog: You Were Born to Fight)

Original Release Date: October 18, 1995

Production Company: OctoArts Films

MAIN CAST

Jeric Raval ... Reden Cordero

Lailani Navarro ... Merced

Julio Diaz ... Alex Guevarra

Jenette Fernando ... Rowena Cordero

Rey PJ Abellana ... Dr. Mike Cordero

Ricardo Cepeda ... Police Chief Lito Cordero

Edgar Mande ... Brando

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    William G. Mayo

Screenplay ... Manny Buising

Cinematography ... Vic Anao

Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo

Editing    ...    Ruben Pantua

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad

NOTES:

*** Bunso is a Tagalog term of endearment for the youngest son in a family.

*** The biblical verse John 3:16 is quoted in the mid-credits, right before the acknowledgment section.

Basa sa Dagat (Tagalog: Wet in Sea)

Original Release Date: October 25, 1995

Production Company: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Rosanna Roces ...     Anita

Tonton Gutierrez ... Leandro

Jean Garcia ... Racquel

Jovit Moya    ...    

Tony Carreon    ...

Carol Dauden    ...    

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay    ...    Mauro Gia Samonte

Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes

Production Design ... Sonny Maculada

Editing    ...    Ferren Salumbides

Musical Direction ... Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan

NOTE:

*** Synopsis (Based on VHS cover): The story of a woman's realization that love has to be deserved and earned, not bought with money and power, coupled with a overdose of aggressive seduction.

The domineering Racquel seduces Leandro, the manager of the family's garment factory, into marriage -- only to find out that he is impotent beside her, but not with the submissive Anita, whom Leandro first hired to be their maid ends up being his mistress. 

When Racquel discovers their affair, the two run away to a remote fishing village where they thought  Racquel would never find them and the baby Anita would later give birth to.

Racquel finds them in a few years, tries to kill both of them, but changes her mind when even when the life of the innocent baby was endangered in the havoc she was creating. Racquel leaves the family in peace and starts a new life for herself.

*** This movie was released on the same day as Gayuma (Tagalog: Love Potion) starring Amanda Page (see entry below). A few days prior, both Rosanna Roces and Amanda Page appeared on the TV talk program Showbiz Lingo to promote their respective movies.

In a nod to her TV commercial at that time Amanda Page said, "Panoorin niyo ang Gayuma para kayo magayuma. (Watch Gayuma so you will get charmed.)" The equally outspoken Rosanna Roces responded, "Ang gayuma, hindi tumatagal kapag nabasa sa dagat; wala nang bisa. (The love potion does not last long if it gets wet in the sea -- not effective anymore.)"

Gayuma: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (Tagalog: Love Potion: Hoping You'll Love Me Too)

Original Release Date: October 25, 1995

Production Company: Falcon Films

MAIN CAST

Amanda Page ... Lynn

Maritoni Fernandez ...    Lydia

Julio Diaz ... Rubing

Jay Manalo ... King

Danny Ramos    ...    Dondon

Connie Chua    ...    Tia Amparing

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Tata Esteban

Story and Screenplay    ...    Rei Nicandro

Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo

Production Design ... Vic Dabao

Editing    ...    Toto Natividad

Musical Direction ... Noel Espenida

Executive Producer ... Vic R. Del Rosario Jr.

NOTE:

*** This movie was released on the same day as Basa sa Dagat (Tagalog: Wet in Sea) starring Rosanna Roces (see entry below). Both Rosanna Roces and Amanda Page appeared on the TV talk program Showbiz Lingo to promote their respective movies.

Referring to her TV commercial at that time Amanda Page remarked, "Panoorin niyo ang Gayuma para kayo magayuma. (Watch Gayuma so you will get charmed.)" The outspoken Rosanna Roces was undetrred and quipped , "Ang gayuma, hindi tumatagal kapag nabasa sa dagat; wala nang bisa. (The love potion does not last long if it gets wet in the sea -- not effective anymore.)"

Movies That Mark 30th Year in September 2025

At least seven Filipino movies were released in theaters in September 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Best Friends

Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay

The Jessica Alfaro Story ***

Hataw Na!

Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo

Sabik sa Halik

Matimbang Pa sa Dugo

Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Best Friends

Original Release Date: September 06, 1995

Production Company: MAQ Productions

MAIN CAST

Anjo Yllana    ...    Buboy

John Estrada    ...    Gani

Alma Concepcion    ...    Anna

Rochelle Barrameda    ...    Dess

Joanne Quintas    ...    Gracia

Pia Serrano    ...    Soraya

Subas Herrero    ...    Grandpa Jose

Rocco Montalban    ...    Uncle Dimas

Lou Veloso    ...    Hestas

Penggot    ...    Barabas

Jimmy Fabregas    ...    Boyong the Magician

Noel 'Ungga' Ayala    ...    Nano

Max Alvarado    ...    Pisak

Romy Diaz    ...    Kalawit

Rey Ventura    ...    Tata Elias

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes

Cinematography ... Rey De Leon

Production Design ... Melchor Defensor

Editing ... Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producers ... Marie Sherida Monteverde

NOTES:

***  The film's opening scenes feature the Lechon (Roasted Pig) Festival in Balayan, Batangas.

*** A year later, Anjo Yllana and John Estrada would partner anew in Star Cinema's adaptation of Milyonaryong Mini (Cebuano: Fake Millionaire), a regional TV sitcom about mistaken identity, again under the direction of Tony Y. Reyes. 

Subas Herrero, Jaime Fabregas, Noel 'Ungga' Ayala and Romy Diaz are also part of the cast of Milyonaryong Mini.

*** Fourteen years later, John Estrada would be cast in a film titled BFF: Best Friends Forever.

*** Winnie Cordero and Joji Isla play a duo of swindlers named Cristy and Fermin. In real life, Cristy Fermin is a show biz talk show host.

Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (Tagalog: Justice Executioner)

Original Release Date: September 06, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Eddie Garcia ... Judge Maximiano Asuncion

Evangeline Pascual ... Atty. Leticia M. Asuncion

Mat Ranillo III ... Ruben Pineda

Lovely Rivero ... Judge Asuncion's Secretary

Michelle Parton ... Leonora Navarro

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Lt. Danilo Virgilio

Luis Gonzales ... Judge Solomon

Rod Navarro ... Mayor William Cruz Sr.

Dan Fernandez ... William Cruz Jr.

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Story and Screenplay ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas and Amado Lacuesta

Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo

Production Design ... Tito B. Macatuggal

Editing ... Danilo Gloria

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer    ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTE:

***  Maximiano 'Max' Asuncion sent seven criminals to death row since he became a judge in 1977 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1987. He was the first to impose a death sentence after the reinstitution  of the death penalty in 1993.

The Jessica Alfaro Story

Original Scheduled Release Date: September 13, 1995

Final Approved Release Date: June 25, 1997

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Alice Dixson ... Jessica Alfaro

Gary Estrada ... Lester

Rustom Padilla ... Mark

Ariel Rivera ... Bad Boy

Robert Arevalo ... Jose Alfaro

Liza Lorena ... Florencia Alfaro

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Story and Screenplay ... Tony Calvento

Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo

Production Design ... Ronaldo 'Do' Cadapan

Editing ... Danilo Gloria

Musical Direction ... Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producer    ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES:

***  Jessica Alfaro is a witness in the 1991 rape-slay of Carmela Vizconde and the murder of her mother and younger sister inside the Vizconde family residence.

*** The film generated legal controversy as it was produced and promoted while the case against Hubert Webb and others was ongoing, resulting in warnings about violating the sub judice rule and infringing on the rights of the accused. The controversy culminated in a Supreme Court case, Viva Productions, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, which tackled the allegations of contempt and forum shopping by Webb against the film's producers.

Hataw Na! (Tagalog: Move It!)

Original Release Date: September 13, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Gary Valenciano    ...    Robbie Mallorca

Dayanara Torres    ...    Anna Alvarado

Nida Blanca    ...    Concepcion 'Connie' I. Tejeros

Jao Mapa    ...    Nico Torres

Victor Neri    ...    Anton Velasco

Roselle Nava    ...    Liezl Hernandez

Jolina Magdangal    ...    Agnes Pineda

Lindsay Custodio    ...    Cathy Lopez

Robin Da Roza    ...    Patrick Goitia

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay    ... Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo

Production Design ... Edel R. Templonuevo

Editing ... Jesus Navarro

Musical Direction ... Archie L. Castillo

Executive Producers    ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTES:

***  Lead stars Gary Valenciano and Dayanara Torres are both of Puerto Rican descent. Gary Valenciano's mother, Grimilda Santiago y Olmo, was from the city of Arecibo. Meanwhile, Dayanara Torres is 100% Puerto Rican.

*** The first film of Jolina Magdangal.

Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (Tagalog: My Law Is Your Match)

Original Release Date: September 20, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Lt. Abner Sandoval

Gelli De Belen ...    Lerma

Edu Manzano ... Mike

Eddie Rodriguez ... Gen. Sandoval

Ryan 'Atong' Redillas ... Natoy

Jimmy Santos ... Billy

Tommy Abuel ... Major Baltazar

Jean Garcia ... Club Singer/Hitwoman

Jeanette Fernando ... Abner's Wife

Jorge Estregan ... Arnold

Subas Herrero ... Congressman

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Editing    ... Pepe Marcos

Story and Screenplay    ... Genardo 'Nerdie' Cruz and Jojo Lapuz

Cinematography ... Danny Bustos

Production Design ... Arthur Sta. Marioa

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producers    ...    Lily Y. Monteverde and Jose Mari M. Bautista

NOTES:

***  This movie bears a number of similarities with the 1990 film Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (Tagalog: Alias Handsome: Slayer of Nueva Ecija). In Alyas Pogi, lead villain Agapito (Edu Manzano) sought revenge after Henry Cruz, a.k.a. Pogi (Bong Revilla), killed the former's brother Erik (Edwin Reyes). 

In Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo, lead villain Mike (Edu Manzano) sought revenge after Abner (Bong Revilla) killed the former's brother Arnold (Jorge Estregan). Gary, one of Mike's henchmen, is played by Edwin Reyes.

In the opening scene of Alyas Pogi, the epoonymous character (Bong Revilla) killed a bus holdupper named Emilio (Jorge Estregan). In the opening scene of Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo, Bong Revilla's character also killed Jorge Estregan's character.

Tommy Abuel plays the role of Erning, Henry's best friend, in Alyas Pogi. He plays the role of Major Baltazar, Abner's immediate superior, in Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo.

*** Similar to the 1994 film Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (Tagalog: There's No Tough Cop to a Clever Wife), Jimmy Santos plays the role of a sidekick named Billy.

Sabik sa Halik (Tagalog: Excited for a Kiss)

Original Release Date: September 20, 1995

Production Company: Seiko Films

MAIN CAST

Gardo Versoza ... Rico / Ricky

Roy Alvarez ... Franco

Joboy Gomez ... Dodie

Mon Confiado ... Henry

Priscilla Almeda ... Maricris

Natasha Ledesma ... Elizabeth

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay    ... Rico Mambo

Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen

Production Design ...

Editing ...

Musical Direction ... Bienvenido Medina

Executive Producers    ...    Robbie Tan

NOTE:

***  The first film of Abby Viduya credited as Priscilla Almeda, the screen name she used for the movies she did for Seiko Films from 1995 to 1997.

*** Natasha Ledesma is introduced in this movie.

Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (Tagalog: Heavier Than Blood)

Original Release Date: September 27, 1995

Production Companies: Star Cinema and Reflection Films

MAIN CAST

Rudy Fernandez    ...    Carlos

Mark Anthony Fernandez    ...    Boying

Sharmaine Arnaiz    ...    Ellen

Ana Roces    ...    Janet

Robert Arevalo    ...    Serafin

Bembol Roco    ...    Sabater

Dennis Roldan    ...    Luis

Bob Soler    ...    Don Badong

Dick Israel    ...    Dodoy

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay    ... Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography ... Ricardo Remias and Pablo Bautista

Production Design ...    Boyet Ocampo

Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producers    ...    Charo Santos-Concio, Lily Y. Monteverde, and Victoria Lorna A. Fernandez

NOTES:

*** First major father-and-son collaboration between Rudy Fernandez and Mark Anthony Fernandez. In the 1992 film Guwapings: The First Adventure, Rudy Fernandez has an uncredited cameo as the father of Jeff (Mark Anthony Fernandez).

***  TAGLINE: "The ex-con and the kid ... their bond began in vengeance and was sealed in blood."

Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip (Tagalog: You Are My Dream)

Original Release Date: September 27, 1995

Production Company: Prime Pictures

MAIN CAST

Ogie Alcasid    ...    Jordan

Vanessa Fidler    ...    Natasha

Patrick Guzman    ...    Barkley

Giselle Sanchez    ...    Coca/Curacha

Chad Borja    ...    Chad

Viktoria    ...    Viktoria

Emilio Garcia    ...    Leon

Earl Ignacio    ...    Dr. Kagaw

Lee Robin    ...    Stallone

Miya Nolasco    ...    Carla 

SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay    ... Mike Relon Makiling

Story    ... Mike Relon Makiling, Noel Orosa, J.J. Henson, and Dan Salamante

Cinematography ... Gener Buenaseda

Production Design ...    Jojo Magno

Editing ... Ruben Natividad

Musical Direction ... Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer    ...    Leo Dominguez

NOTES:

*** Ogie Alcasid plays the role of a daydreaming employee for a company that sells an energy drink called Wake-Up.

*** Earl Ignacio, Lee Robin Salazar (credited as Lee Robin), and Miya Nolasco were introduced in this movie. 

*** At the time of this movie's release, Earl Ignacio and Ogie Alcasid were both part of the cast of the TV sketch comedy show Tropang Trumpo (Tagalog: Troop of Tops), which aired on ABC. Ogie Alcasid eventually resigned from Tropang Trumpo to do another TV sketch comedy show for GMA. The said show Bubble Gang premiered on October 1995. Its thirtieth anniversary will be celebrated a few weeks from now.

Movies That Mark 30th Year in August 2025

At least 11 Filipino movies were released in theaters in April 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita

Sana Maulit Muli…

Dobol Trobol (Anti-Crime Kunsumisyon)

Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos

Boy Gising!

Wilson Sorronda: Leader, Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group

Ibigay Mo nang Todong-Todo

Hindi Ka Diyos para Santuhin! The Capt. Bobby Ramirez Story

Muntik nang Maabot ang Langit

Asero

Indecent Professor

Details of each mentioned title follow.

Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita (Tagalog: You of All People, My Love)

Original Release Date: August 02, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Lito Lapid    ...    Sgt. Esteban Samonte

Maricel Soriano    ...    Karina Ranchez

Nida Blanca    ...    Karina's Aunt

Gloria Romero    ...    Mrs. Samonte

Bernard Bonnin    ...    Major Morales

Ricky Davao    ...    Atty. Lopez

Bembol Roco    ...    Benjie

Jess Lapid Jr.    ...    Julio

Willie Revillame    ...    Rene

SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Danilo P. Cabreira

Story and Screenplay    ...    Jojo Lapus

Cinematography ... Rey Lapid

Production Design ... Abel Molina

Editing ... Rogelio Salvador and Joe Solo

Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde

NOTES:

***  The name of Maricel Soriano's TV journalist character is apparently based on Korina Sanchez, who at that time was a TV journalist for ABS-CBN 2. In the movie, Karina Ranchez works for the fictional TV station CBA 2 

*** RPN-9, one of the country's leading TV networks, was acknowledged in the end credits.

Sana Maulit Muli (Tagalog: Hopefully Once More)

Original Release Date: August 09, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Aga Muhlach    ...    Jerry

Lea Salonga    ...    Agnes

William Martinez    ...    Nick

Tina Paner    ...    Daisy

Rosemarie Sonora    ...    Sylvia

Cherry Pie Picache    ...    Cynthia

Tommy Abuel    ...    Ben

Gina Pareño    ...    Lita

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Olivia M. Lamasan

Story    ... Jose Javier Reyes and Olivia M. Lamasan

Screenplay ... Mel Mendoza Del Rosario, Shaira Mella Salvador, and Olivia M. Lamasan

Cinematography ... Romeo Vitug

Production Design ... Randy Gamier

Editing ... George Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Willy Cruz

Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos Concio

NOTE:

***  First Star Cinema production shot in San Francisco, California.

Dobol Trobol (Anti-Crime Kunsumisyon)

Original Release Date: August 09, 1995

Production Company: Falcon Films

MAIN CAST

Niño Muhlach    ...    Salvador 'Buddy' Domingo

Hero Bautista    ...    Badelo ' Buddy' Sabado

Herbert Bautista    ...    Wong

Cher Gorospe    ...    Cher

Beth Tamayo    ...    Gel

Ramon Zamora    ...    Special Narcotics Action Force Chief Major Malefinaco Ang Velasnia

Yoyoy Villame    ...    Rebulla

Tsing Tong Tsai    ...    Drug Lord Tsai

Don Pepot    ...    Police Informer Amboy

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay    ... Poch Bautista

Cinematography ...    Jun Rasca

Production Design ... Ver Langcauon

Editing ... Nap Montebon

Executive Producers ... Noli E. Buenaseda

NOTES:

***  Most scenes were shot in Baguio City.

***    Wong, the character played by Herbert Bautista, introduces himself as a Chinese national born to a Cantonese father and a Fukienese mother. At the time of the movie's release, Bautista was a public official serving as vice mayor of Quezon City. 

*** Near the end of the movie, Bautista's character is shown bearing a tattoo that says 'I [HEART] CHARITO.' Charito Planas was Bautista's predecessor in the said elective position.

*** Ramon Zamora and Yoyoy Villame play characters that were apparently named after Epimaco Velasco and Juanito R. Remulla. From 1992 to 1995, Velasco was the director of the National Bureau of Investigation. In 1995, Velasco was elected as the 29th provincial governor of Cavite. Remulla was his predecessor.

Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos (Tagalog: My Type of Guy: Gentlemanly but a Bit Rude)

Original Release Date: August 16, 1995

Production Company: Viva Films

MAIN CAST

Joey De Leon    ...    Boy

Dennis Padilla    ...    Junior

Rita Avila    ...    Demi

Michelle Aldana    ...    Tracy

Paquito Diaz    ...    Kits

Cheska Diaz    ...    Nicole

Val Sotto    ...    Totoy Aguila

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego

Story and Screenplay    ... Dwight Gaston

Cinematography ...    Oscar Querijero

Production Design ... Randy Gamier

Editing ... Edgardo Jarlego

Executive Producer    ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTES:

***  Inspired by a song popularized by D.J. Alvaro

***    Val Sotto played the title role in the television series Aguila, which ran from 1987 to 1992.

Boy! Gising (Tagalog: Boy! Wake Up!)

Original Release Date: August 16, 1995

Production Company: Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Vandolph    ...    Boy Gising

Babalu    ...    Totoy Buan

Manilyn Reynes    ...    Belay

Aljon Jimenez    ...    Sgt. George de Mesa

Rochelle Barrameda    ...    Vanessa / Rossele

Brando Legaspi    ...    Rufo

Candy Pangilinan    ...    Maricris

Gio Santos    ...    Mr. Nagaraya

Don Pepot    ...    Fujiyama Hiroshima

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Bey Vito

Story and Screenplay    ... Dan Salamante

Cinematography ...    Edmund Cupcupin

Production Design ... James Quimson

Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer    ... Lily Monteverde

NOTES:

***  The title is a play on Hoy! Gising, a news and public affairs program airing on ABS-CBN at that time.

*** The movie's setting is Barangay Tagay. Tagay is a Tagalog word for the act of communal drinking in a group where one glass is shared in a round-robin manner.

***    Totoy and Belay's pet python is called Madonna. Regal released Madonna ang Babaing Ahas, which is about a snake woman. Manilyn Reynes played Madonna in Michael and Madonna.

*** Some of Boy Gising's rivals are named Sumo Suko, Sumo Suot, Sumo Subo and Sumo Suka.

*** In a scene, Rufo (Brando Legaspi) complains about the presence of Totoy and his kids in Vanessa's (Rochelle Barammeda) house. After telling Rufo to calm down, Vanessa said he is more handsome than Zoren Legaspi. Brando and Zoren Legaspi are brothers in real life.

Wilson Sorronda: Leader, Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group

Original Release Date: August 16, 1995

Production Companies: Regal Films and Golden Lions Films

MAIN CAST

Jinggoy Estrada    ...    Wilson Sorronda

Sunshine Cruz    ...    Minerva

Jackie Aquino    ...    Eliza

Michael De Mesa    ...    Miguel

SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay    ... Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography ...    Ernest 'Boy' Dominguez

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producers    ... Lily Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa

NOTES:

***  TAGLINE: "Possessed by guns and bullets ... money and women ... He lead the bloody trail of the outlaws whose battlecry echoed in every corner of the underworld ... Live hard ... Die hard!"

*** The movie depicts the May 1995 shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of several members of the Kuratong Baleleng crime syndicate.

Ibigay Mo Nang Todong-Todo (Tagalog: Give It to the Fullest)

Original Release Date: August 23, 1995

Production Companies: Universal Records and Regal Films

MAIN CAST

Brian Furlow ... Universal Motion Dancer

Wowie De Guzman ... Universal Motion Dancer

Norman Santos ... Universal Motion Dancer

Gerry Oliva ... Universal Motion Dancer

Gerard Fainsan ... Universal Motion Dancer

Marco McKinley ... Universal Motion Dancer

James Salas ... Universal Motion Dancer

Jim Salas ... Universal Motion Dancer

Nova Villa    ...    Tita Nancy

Ogie Diaz    ...    Luterio

Pia Serrano    ...    Shiela

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Baldo Marro

Story    ...    Baldo Marro and Eddie Pajarillo

Screenplay    ...    Baldo Marro and Eddie Pajarillo

Cinematography ...    Apolinar Cuenco

Production Design ... Waldo Masconi

Editing ... Tony Sy

Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer    ... Bella Dy Tan

NOTES:

***  The city of Calbayog and the municipality of San Jorge were among the filming locations.

*** Pia Serrano was introduced in this movie.

Hindi Ka Diyos para Santuhin! The Capt. Bobby Ramirez Story (Tagalog: You Are Not a God to Worship

Original Release Date: August 23, 1995

Production Company: Eastern Entertainment Inc.

MAIN CAST

Jess Lapid Jr.    ...    Capt. Bobby Ramirez

Dan Alvaro    ...    Capt. Gary Salonga

Cristina Gonzales    ...    Tina

Michael De Mesa    ...    Bart Gustavo

Paquito Diaz    ...    Don Gustavo

Rex Lapid    ...    Major Ocampo

Ruel Vernal    ...    Chief of Police

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Dante Javier

Story    ... Bentry Medina and Dante Javier

Screenplay    ... Lou J. Aguilar and Gene Labella II

Cinematography ...    Ernest 'Boy' Dominguez

Production Design ... Robert Domingo

Editing ... Boy Dominguez, Edgar Lavarias, and Delfin Teope

Executive Producers    ... Ben Medina III and Jean Medina

NOTE:

***  Second movie in August 1995 that features Jess Lapid Jr.

Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit (Tagalog: Almost Reaching Heaven)

Original Release Date: August 23, 1995

Production Company: OctoArts Films

MAIN CAST

Jennifer Mendoza ... Jenny

Tonton Gutierrez ... Ben

Patrick Guzman ... Brando

Charito Solis ... Doña Josefa Aquino

Jean Saburit ... Aling Luming

Shirley Fuentes ... Linda

Brando Legaspi ... Gardo

SELECTED CREW

Direction     ...    Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

Story and Screenplay    ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ...    

Production Design ... Rei Nicolas

Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Sunny Ilacad

Executive Producers    ... Orly Ilacad

NOTE:

***  Based on a hit song by True Faith

Asero (Tagalog: Steel)

Original Release Date: August 30, 1995

Production Company: Star Cinema

MAIN CAST

Cesar Montano    ...    Victor Asero

Ricky Davao    ...    Narding

Gelli De Belen    ...    Vivian

Bembol Roco    ...    Spade

Al Tantay    ...    Bugoy

Lito Legaspi    ...    Col. Marino

Jao Mapa    ...    Troy

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joey Del Rosario 

Story and Screenplay    ... Ricky Lee

Cinematography ...    Ricardo Remias

Production Design ... Arnel Clemente and Noel Luna

Editing ... Joe Solo

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producers    ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde

NOTE:

***  Adapated from the 1938 film Angels with Dirty Faces.

*** The tagline says "Batang Kalye. Sanggano. Barumbado." Two years later, Cesar Montano topbilled a film titled Sanggano.       

Indecent Professor

Original Release Date: August 30, 1995

Production Company: Falcon Films

MAIN CAST

Leo Martinez ... Prof. Aristotle Morpheus

Marjorie Barretto ... Margarita Antonio

Rico J. Puno ... Atty.Fernando Gorospe

Danny 'Brownie' Punzalan ... Mario Palma

Carmi Martin ... Dra. Holmes

Jessica Rodriguez ... Leona Katigbak

Michelle Parton    ... Student 1

Rufa Mae Quinto ... Student 2

Ana Bautista ... Student 3

Glydel Mercado ... Prof. Liberata

Amanda Page ... Ana Antonio

SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Felix Dalay

Story    ... Eduardo Mia

Screenplay    ... Eduardo Mia and Ely Matawaran

Cinematography ...    Ramon Marcelino

Production Design ... Ben Payumo

Editing ... Renato De Leon

Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario

Executive Producers    ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.

NOTE:

***  The title is a parody of Indecent Proposal.