Jao Mapa

The tale of an activist’s journey during the turbulent years of Martial Law, until his capture in the mountains and the dark, nine years of imprisonment that followed, leading to his birth as a poet.

Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still apparent, Ilusyon tells the story of Miguel, a young man from the countryside, who decides to visit his father, Pablo, a Modernist painter in Manila. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his father has decided to leave for the province but he opted to stay in Manila for a vacation. One day, he meets Stella, a nude model originally scheduled to pose for Miguel's father. Struck by her beauty, Miguel does the unthinkable - he pretends to be his father the painter. Developing a relationship based on a lie, things turn for the worse as Stella begets a strange skin disease that turns off Miguel. Surrounded by strange characters - a talking cow, a talkative mailman and a nosy landlady - Miguel is driven into a frenzy realization about beauty, lust, love and being true to oneself. An ambiguous ending underlines the surreal tone of the film.

Jao Mapa (Jao Mapa), once the Philippines It-Boy, has retired from his thriving career fr a real life, but his biggest fan has trouble letting him go. Alexa (Marnie Arcilla) goes to great lengths to keep him. A hilarious black comedy short.

a film by Dyzal M. Damun.

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created. Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer.

Film about the struggles of Filipino dancers who want to make it big in Japan.

The lives of a taxi driver, a working student, an expectant mother, a call center agent and a petty thief all intersect one night as a small crime takes place in a convenience store.

Narcisa "Sisa" Dalangin is a young Filipina during the Spanish Occupation & is a childhood friend of Jose Rizal.

A story about a documentarist who interviews a number of individuals who acquired the HIV virus.

A set of happy-go-lucky teenagers struggles to keep the group together as each of them faces various challenges on life, love, friendship, and family.

Childhood friends Victor and Narding built their friendship in the street. At a very young age, they were partners performing dangerous activities. However, Narding heeds his foster parents’ request for him to enter the seminary to become a priest. Victor is left alone without any parental support. Later on, he grows up to be a criminal. His wayward ways eventually got him imprisoned. Meanwhile, Narding became a good priest. He visits his old friend Victor in the prison and supported him until he finished his term. Narding accompanies Victor to their hometown where Narding works as a parish priest. Albeit their friendship has rekindled, Victor and Narding argue because of their different ways of raising homeless kids. Victor trains them the rough and dangerous ways, while Narding wants them to settle everything in a peaceful manner.

Robbie Mallorca and Anna Alvarado are teachers from an exclusive school headed by the ever conventional and non-conformist principal. The administrators of the school greatly disapprove their students wish to build a dance group as a form of self-expression. But Robbie and Anna are not one of them; they believe that the youth must be able to exercise and improve their talents. So without the knowledge of the principal, Robbie and Anna conduct an underground training for their students such as Nico Torres, Anton Velasco, Liezl Hernandez, Agnes Pineda, Cathy Lopez among others. These students have different issues in life, but are binded by their passion to dance and groove on the floor. As Robbie and Anna helps their students reach their dreams, they would also get the chance to develop their and partnership friendship into something romantic.

In 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between a Mestizo soldier and a Filipina lass who lived at the end of the 19th century.

Sally Malasmas applies for a US visa. There she meets the young and dashing vice-consul Will Derby with a wide, warm and inviting smile. Sally feels it's her lucky day! But Will thinks Sally does not have enough ties to the Philippines that will make her come back. He denies her visa, beams one last sweet smile at her and turns his back before she could protest. It isn't Sally's lucky day anymore. Sally Malasmas is a Care Officer at the National Statistics Office. She's smart and is a genuinely caring person who always has a hand to help other people.

Continuing the tradition of national artist Ishmael Bernal's benchmark film Working Girls after 25 years, Working Girls of 2010 depicts the role of women in the new millennium. Seven women of different backgrounds, stories and personalities entwined in a colorful story of family, love and life.

Manila’s Finest is inspired and based on the life and career of retired Western Police District (WPD) Col. Jimmy Tiu who last served as the Sta. Mesa police station commander of WPD. The film focuses on the dual functions of a city policeman as he inter-acts with the people in his jurisdiction and as an intrepid cop battling criminal elements with guns blazing.

Miggy is not an ordinary boy. He grows up as a learning, mentally challenged person. He becomes the center of his brother's life. A psychiatrist gives her time and attention to help Miggy. Together they face the odds and joys of bringing up Miggy in his different world.

A mysteries happening in the province of Batangas. It soon happens upon the arrival of a city veterinarian named Frederick. He is summoned by the village officials in order to cure the disease of their livestock. He is befriended by a mute.

A Filipino worker is on the death row for killing his employer. Because of a lady reporter who is bent on doing a full story about him, government officials are now trying to help him. But Fidel insisted that he killed his employer on purpose. Vega learned about his past- a boy-next-door type of person who grew up with a loving family. His profile doesn't fit the picture of a killer. Sister Lourdes, the Filipino nun who visits Fidel regularly wants to know the truth too.

The jeepney route from Remedios to Cubao, will show a splice of life of these individuals, as we take one day out of their busy lives. Witness what happens to each passenger, before and after their jeepney ride.

Bad fortune and strange events plague newlyweds (Cristine Reyes, Carlo Aquino) who recently inherited a condominium located in a place many consider unlucky.

Erika and Cecil are twins who were separated by poverty right after they were born. Each of them is caught up in her own existence, not knowing that somewhere not so far lived a twin. But one day, fate intervened and found a clever way to bring them together.

In the span of a single night, "Hungkag (Hollow) explores the lives of three solitary individuals under the eyes of the city lights. Isa, a convenience store clerk suffers from depression Josemari, struggles with the moral dilemmas of his first murder assignment; and Caloy, a taxi cab driver pushed to his breaking point. Three lives moving towards each other, testing their inner selves until they finally cross each others' path. In a single moment, one decision will affect all three...

A story of four individuals that tackles the world of teaching in all its forms.

Former hired killer confesses all his crimes, so that an unknown politician may use his confession for political leverage

Follows the creative process of Ruby, a prolific writer, abandoned wife and protective mother. She writes about Mario, a taxi driver and father figure to a street child. As she tries to resolve Mario's story, she seeks refuge in her own creative output and the line between reality and fiction is blurred. Mario's past becomes entangled with her own inevitable future.

A tale of self-discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his trip becomes a sojourn that will unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. He goes on this road trip onboard his motorcycle as a favor to his father.

Miss Taken (2008)

Matrikula

Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with relationships with men. Bea is an architect who has just got promoted but this professional success exposes her husband's insecurity. Alex is the teen-aged daughter of Bea who enters into an abusive relationship with a boyfriend. Adora is the newly widowed mother of Bea who is about to come to terms with facing life alone.

A short film about extra-judicial killing.

A series of good times, bad times, cherished bonding moments which will make them all realize the value of love, friendship, family and life.

A young woman, who just arrived in a barrio, falls in love with a married man. When people around them start to meddle, their forbidden romance is put to test.

The film is based on the progressive and nationalist youth organization “Kabataang Makabayan” (KM), founded in 1964. Kabataang Makabayan was led and co-founded by Prof. Jose Ma. Sison, four years before they also reestablished the Communist Party of the Philippines

'History of the Underground' takes a hard and painful look at life during Martial Law with rare and recently unreleased footage from the era

When curly camgirl Elle meets an architect, Peter, she believes she's ready to love again. How long can she keep her job secret from him?

A man falls for his daughter's classmate and they get entangled in a steamy affair. When their sexual desire becomes obsession, things turn crazy.

A policewoman investigates the series of killings that happened to women of Santa Monica and her main suspect is the new priest, Father Purificacion.

Desperate for money, Lizette pursues the dark and thankless world of organ donation, hoping for a better life.

A photographer is tasked to take a photo of a rare flower thriving in the mountain, but he discovers women trapped in a hidden brothel for illegal loggers.

A mountain maiden attempts to use education to help solve the problems of an Ifugao village, but finds that outdated traditions and military oppression stand in her way. A photojournalist documents her story.

Childhood best friends Danilo, Tiffany and Stephanie embark on their senior high school year at the prestigious school in Manila. However, things take a turn for the worse when Danilo makes the wrong decision and a bad company leads him astray. As he nearly loses everything, he works his way back to his path. Personalities change, but with Danilo still pursue his dream to become a famous dancer and be able to stand the test of time.

Jake, a young houseboy, falls for his boss' battered wife. As he helps her escape from her abusive husband, things get wild, messy, and bloody.

Valentin Roxas was raised by his Tatay Lito alone when his mother left them to work abroad when he was seven. To maintain a sense of normalcy, Lito wrote young Val letters supposedly from his mother, promising she would return.

In the vibrant 1990s Philippines, the infectious trend of village-level dance contests echoes through communities. Young talents Anton, Ric, and Jose are at the heart of it. Their dance crew rules the local scene, their passion igniting the stage with each performance. Yet, envy lurks in the shadows, a malicious force conspiring to dismantle their dreams.

Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show broadcasts from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00pm to 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 11:30am to 2:30pm. The show is also broadcast worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV. The name approximately translates to "Lunchtime Surprise!". The show celebrated its 34th year on Philippine television on July 31, 2013, holding the record of being the longest-running noontime variety program on air in the history of local television. Its first overseas version was Eat Bulaga! Indonesia, which premiered on Indonesia's SCTV network on July 16, 2012. Eat Bulaga! became the first Philippine show, variety show in particular, to be franchised by another country.

ASAP 18 is broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show aired its pilot episode on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays. The show also broadcasts worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel.

Palibhasa Lalake was a Philippine TV sitcom series on ABS-CBN which ran fron 1987 to 1998 and directed by Johnny Manahan.

When the campus prince was found dead, a student must lie, cheat and seduce her way into the underbelly of the school and expose the real culprit.

Trudis Liit is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network, and part of that station's Sine Novela series. Trudis Liit marks the 21st and final installment of the Sine Novela series based on the works by Mars Ravelo. Like all Sine Novela installments, Trudis Liit is based on a movie; this one made in 1963, starring Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Bella Flores and Vilma Santos. It was also remade in 1996 starring Marijoy Adorable, Agatha Tapan, Julio Diaz, Amy Austria, Jean Garcia and Jackie Aquino. The series premiered June 21, 2010 and ended October 22, 2010. Free Replay premiered September 21, 2011 apetitzer aired in December 7, 2011 and re-ended December 14 & 15, 2011. It began airing internationally via GMA Pinoy TV on July 2, 2010. On September 21, 2010, GMA Network ordered additional 45 episodes of the show. On December 8, 2010 Basahang Ginto Ended Finale.

Hawak Ko Ang Langit is a Filipino drama series produced by TAPE, Inc. for GMA Network. It featured Assunta de Rossi and Jomari Yllana as the lead cast. Written by RJ Nuevas and directed by Gina Alajar premiered July 14, 2003 and concluded October 17, 2003.

Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. The series featured Jessa Zaragoza, Jao Mapa and Jomari Yllana as the lead cast. It was launched May 15, 1999 Saturday with 1 hour telecast. May 17, 1999 it started its regular telecast. It replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.

Alyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes.

Four stories rooted in love and lust tell the dangers of giving in to one's desires, as told in the eyes of people from different walks of life.

A con artist takes on the job of pretending to be one of the long-lost sisters of a young and rich woman. As she navigates a world of cunning and lies, she learns about right and wrong, love and family, and spectacular truths about herself.