Movie Ads: "Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar" (1996)

On this day in 1899, the Battle of Tirad Pass was fought between Filipino revolutionary forces and Americans of the 33rd Infantry Regiment in Ilocos Sur. Brigadier General Gregorio del Pilar led the Filipinos, while Major Peyton March led the Americans. The battle resulted in the death of Del Pilar, along with 51 Filipino soldiers.

Fast forward to July 4, 1996 a film about this battle opened in theaters. Titled Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, the film has Romnick Sarmenta in the title role. This Golden Lion Films presentation is directed by Carlo J. Caparas. Other cast members include Joel Torre, Tommy Abuel, Robert Arevalo, Mikee Villanueva, Mia Gutierrez, Kimberly Diaz, and Gov. Obet Pagdanganan.

The tagline on the poster reads, "Philippines 1899 ... The American troops were about to capture the President of the Republic but this young general took them to the PEAK of courage and valor. The ultimate price: His LIFE..."

Movie Ads: "Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa" (1993)

Mario Sandoval: Kahit Ako'y Lupa, a film starring Romnick Sarmenta, opened in theaters on January 20, 1993. This Seiko Films production also stars Donita Rose, Jennifer Sevilla, Efren Reyes, Lito Legaspi, Joonee Gamboa, and Jovit Moya. Abbo Q. dela Cruz directed the film:

As we can read on the top of the poster, the film is intended to package Romnick Sarmenta as an action star: "A Fighting Cock in the Year of the Rooster in Our Opening Salvo for 1993!"

Prior to this film, Sarmenta was usually paired with the actress Sheryl Cruz in romantic drama films. Their screen partnership was touted as one of the most popular love teams during the late Eighties and early Nineties.