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UP Film Institute Filmography of Filipino Films 2003 Introduced by Lucenio Martin L. Lauzon Compiled by Virginia D. Cuyugan and Lucenio Martin L. Lauzon with assistance from Pol del Mundo of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Ana Fajardo of the Film Academy of the (FAP) Edwin Joaquin of the MOWELFUND Film Institute

The Filipino film celebrates this year its 85th anniversary but its activities and achievements through the years still need to be documented and assessed fully and systematically. Today, the country is still wanting not only in the capability to preserve its film heritage but also in the determined and sustained efforts to collect and preserve existing data on Filipino film for posterity. It does not help that the conservation of Filipino heritage, taxing and tedious as it is already, is appreciated by only a few individuals even within the industry. As an institution dedicated to the study of films, the UP Film Institute (UPFI) shall try to help in the task of gathering, classifying and disseminating data on the Filipino film. As part of its commitment to the public, the UPFI shall make these data available to everyone through the publication of a systematic and comprehensive listing of Filipino films, beginning with those produced in 2003. This year is most apropos as it was also in 2003 that the UPFI was formally established by virtue of the UP Board of Regents resolution. The UPFI realizes that such filmographies are indispensable for anyone who wants to gain an overview of the film landscape in the country and to make necessary, informed and authoritative observations on the state of the Filipino film industry. Just a glance at the past year’s filmography already reveals so much. Once more the industry suffered a decline in production. The number of films produced went down to 80 in 2003, from 94 in 2002 and 103 in 2001. The figure is the lowest in several decades, considering that from the 1970s to the 1990s, the country’s annual film output never fell below 120, even in years critical for the Philippine economy. Viva Films was the most prolific studio in 2003, with 13 releases (including co-ventures), followed by with 8 and and El Niño Films with 6 each. All in all, there were 29 companies in business, 5 of which, namely, Nu

115 Art Movies, Wild World Entertainment, Vintage Productions, Entertainment Warehouse and Sacramento Films, were new. The dominant genre was still sex drama although comedy obviously made a strong presence. For one, the year’s champion at the tills was a Star Cinema family comedy, , which toppled the previous record set in 2000 by Anak (also from Star Cinema but a drama) to become the officially recognized highest-grossing Filipino film ever made. It was a lackluster year for action films as box-office performance of productions of this mold all fell below expectations. The biggest-budgeted in terms of both production cost and marketing were the romance flicks and the fantasy adventures that took off from Hollywood franchises. This does not mean though that romances and fantasies were the most lucrative. In terms of return of investment, sex dramas still took the lead. They had a steady following that guaranteed a sufficient margin of profit. The profitability of sex dramas explains why the past year’s most visible stars were the sexpots and the most active directors were those most identified with the bold genre. Cesar Abella made 6 while Armand Reyes and Jun Posadas each megged 4 skin flicks. Even first-rate directors could not avoid dabbling in adult movies as evidenced by , , Jose Carreon, Celso Ad. Castillo, Mel Chionglo, Joey Romero, Meek Roxas, Romy Suzara and Mario O’Hara. Both Mac Alejandre and Elwood Perez made their comeback after years of absence with a couple of sex vehicles. One conclusion that could be drawn from all this is that more than being the most prevalent local screen fare now, “sexcapades” have become for all intents and purposes a staple of Philippine cinema, almost like cooked rice on the Filipino food table. Whether this is good or bad is another question. How long this situation will remain is for everyone to ask. In this filmography, each entry contains in this order: 1) the title of the film; 2) genre, running time, MTRCB classification; 3) short synopsis; and 4) production data. Abbreviations for the latter are: P = Production Company, D = Director, ST = Story, OST = Original Story, SP = Screenplay, A = Actors, PD = Production Design, C = Cinematography, E = Editor, M = Music, S = Sound, TS = Theme Song, OTS = Original Theme Song.

116 KERIDA January Sex Drama/1:40/R SPIRIT WARRIORS: 11 The wife of a provincial 1 THE SHORT CUT politician schemes to get rid of Fantasy/1:32/GP her husband’s kept woman after A group of youngsters who discovering that he truly loves engaged in the exploration of the the mistress. spirit world a couple of years P: Angora Films back band together once more D: Francis “Jun” Posadas to find the broken pieces of a ST: Richard Duran mysterious amulet. SP: Jerry Arcega-Gracio P: MAQ & Roadrunner A: Aleck Bovick, Gardo Productions Versoza, Elizabeth D: Chito Roño Oropesa, , ST: Chito Roño, Roy ViaVeloso, Maricar Iglesias Fernandez, Ricardo SP: Roy Iglesias Cepeda, John Apacible, A: The Streetboys Alberto de Esteban PD: Judy Lou de Pio, John C: Ver Dauz Portugal E: Danny Gloria C: Neil Daza Pd: Cyrus Khan E: Vito Cajili M M: Jesse Lasaten S: Albert Michael Idioma BANGKERO Sex Drama/1:42/R LASTIKMAN 15 A boatman in a poor Fantasy Comedy/1:53/GP fishing village gets entangled in An unassuming science teacher the deadly web of illicit affairs transforms into a with and illegal drug trafficking. stretch-body powers and P: Metro Films immense strength. D/ST: Deo J. Fajardo, Jr P: M-Zet Productions & A: Michael Rivero, Jenine Octoarts Desiderio, Daniel Films Fernando, , D: Tony Y. Reyes Mon Confiado, Danny S: Ramos, Stella L, Carla SP: Tony Y. Reyes Morena, Julia Lopez, A: , , Pam Sarmiento Michelle Bayle, Anne P D: Winky Gonzales Curtis, Jeffrey Quizon, C: Danny Bustos Michael V., Ryan E: Edgardo Vinarao Eigenmann, Oyo Boy M: Sonny Ilacad Sotto PD: Arthur Nicdao & Buboy MATAMIS HANGGANG Tan DULO C: Ely Cruz 22 Sex drama/1:33/R E: Fiona Borres A village lass who earns her M: Elmhir Saison keep by selling sugar cane gets S: Addis Tabong, Ross a chance at a better life when Diaz her estranged mother, now a TS: Jan Ilacad

117 wealthy widow, turns up to take P: ATB-4 Films her back and bring her to the D: Francis ‘Jun’Posadas city. SP: Dennis Evangelista P: EL Niño Films A: Halina Perez, Allen D: Cesar Sb. Abella Dizon, Leandro A: Maye Tongco, Allen Baldemor, Chanda Dizon, Monica Blanca, Romero, Tommy Abuel, Carlo Baretto, Yda Melissa Mendez, Manzano, Joel Ortega Jeanette Joaquin C: Ver Dauz SUKDULAN E: Nap Montebon Sex Drama/1:50/R M: Willy Yusi 29 A tollbooth clerk tries to S: Joe Climaco get out of a peculiar sex life she shares with a husband who is MAGNIFICO angry with the world, only to land Drama/2:02/PG in the manipulative arms of a 12 A small boy with a big handsome but amoral building heart rises to his magician’s contractor she falls for. name as he unexpectedly P: Viva Films makes an extraordinary impact Entertainment on the simple folk of the small D: Mac C. Alejandre town where he lives. ST: & Edgar Ilao P: Violett Films SP: Edgard Ilao D: Maryo J. de los Reyes A: Katya Santos, Raymond ST/SP: Mitchiko Yamamoto Bagatsing, Carlo A: , Lorna Maceda, Pinky Amador, Tolentino, Jiro Manio, , Daria , Gloria Ramirez, Kristine Jaca, Romero, Celia Harold Macaserp, Rodriguez, , Cheska Garcia, Jim Danilo Barrios, Mark Gil, Pebanco, Ardy Aquino, , Nanding Josef, Cathy Girlie Sevilla Arguelles PD: Gerry Santos PD: Roy & Esperanza Red C: Odyssey Flores C: Miguel Fabie III E: Manet Dayrit E: Danny Gloria M: Lutgardo Labad M: Eazer Pastor A.B.NORMAL COLLEGE: TODO NA YAN! KULANG PA February YUN! BALAT-SIBUYAS Comedy/1:55/PG Sex Drama/1:45/R A trio of peculiar boys 5 The less favored experiences the adventure of daughter of an onion farm owner their lives in a similarly peculiar exacts revenge on the people college fit only for misfits. who have caused her misery P: Viva Films including the very sister who D: Al Tantay steals her man.

118 ST: Rolf Mahilom, Sherwin , Tirso Buenvenida and Al Cruz III, John Apacible, Tantay Dino Guevarra, Joseph SC: Rolf Mahilom and Hizon, Cholo Medina, Sherwin Buenvenida Bing Victoria A: , Ruffa Mae PD: Judy Lou de Pio Quinto, Andrew E. C: Rey de Leon Mikey Arroyo, Patricia E: Danny Gloria, Renato de Javier, Salbakuta, Jenny Leon Rosendahl M: Nonong Buencamino PD: Sonny Maculada C: Jun Pereira NGAYONG NANDITO KA E: Danny Gloria Romance/1:49/GP M: Elmhir Says 26 A couple who profess that nothing could get in the way THE LEGEND…TOMAGAN of their love are proven wrong by (COL. ROMEO MAGANTO a cruel twist of fate. STORY) P: Star Cinema Action Drama/1:48/PG D: Jerry Lopez Sineneng A self-made man enters the ST/SP: Henry King Quitain police force and encounters the A: , travails of the job that would , propel his rise through the ranks Onemig Bondoc and pepper his career of valiant PD: Raymond Bajarias service. C: Ricardo Jose Trofeo P: Jordan Films E: Marya Ignacio D: Tony Bernal M: Jesse Lasaten ST: Rhey Atalia & Tony S: Arnold Reodica Bernal SP: Rhey Atalia & Tony Bernal March A: Jestoni Alarcon, Eddie LUPE: A SEAMAN’S Garcia, Chin Chin 5 WIFE Gutierrez, , Sex Drama/1:41/R Ericka Montecarlo The lonely wife of a seaman has E: Ben Samson to survive the oppression of her in-laws and ward off the NYMPHA advances of another man who Sex Drama/1:48/R arouses the primal urge in her. 25 An orphan girl left under P: Viva the care of a repressed aunt D: Elwood Perez grows up grappling with sexual ST: Mila M. Santos, Elwood aberration and ends up dead. Perez, Jigz F. Recto P: Regal Entertainment SP: Jigz Recto D: Celso Ad. Castillo A: Leandro Muñoz, Jordan ST: Roy Iglesias Herrera, Andrea SP: Celso Ad. Castillo & del Rosario, Marissa Roy Iglesisas Delgado, Lara Fabregas, A: Maricar de Mesa, Connie Chua, Richard Antonio Aquitania, Quan, Danny Ramos,

119 Joanne Quintos, Sheree YOU AND ME AGAINST ristan Enriquez, Cholo THE WORLD Escano, Roy Rodrigo, 12 Action drama/1:55/PG Eddie Arenas A lady eye surgeon and the blind PD: Sonny Maculada man she treats fall in love with C: Jun Pereira each other but find out that they E: George Jarlego are connected to opposite M: Jerald Tarog camps of the criminal underworld. MALAGKIT P: FLT Films Sex Drama/1:46/R D: Jose N. Carreon To free her parents from debt, a ST: Jose N. Carreon woman whose family is in the SP: Jose N. Carreon sweet-rice delicacy business is A: , Kris forced to marry a man she does Aquino, Mark Anthony not love. Fernandez,Gary P: El Niño Films Estrada, , D: Cesar Sb. Abella Maritoni Fernandez, A: Maye Tongco, Sydney Ricardo Cepeda, Segovia, Mon Confiado, , Jackie Albert de Esteban, Mark Aquino, Patrick Dionisio,Aura Luna and Guzman, Bearwin Meily, Ryan Muñoz Elizabeth Burton PD: Wilky Gonzales MESSAGE SENT C: Rey Lapid Romance/1:36/GP E: Danny Gloria A message sent to the wrong M: Ben Escasa cell phone leads one man to the prospect of being torn between SSSHHH! two loves. SHE WALKS BY NIGHT P: Legacy Films Suspense/1:43/R D/ST/SP: Joven Tan A poor mechanic is brought A: Onemig Bondoc, back to his estranged, wealthy , father’s house and finds a , Jake runaway coed girl as his rival for Roxas, Lester Llansang, the old man’s affection. Kempee de Leon and P: World Arts Cinema Nina Lopez, Gloria D: Elwood Perez Sevilla, Luis Gonzales, ST: Anita Tabamo and Jigz Roy Alvarez, Tiya Pusit, Recto Carmi Martin SP: Jigz Recto PD: Rene Clarido A: Ricky Davao, Jay C: Romy Vitug Manalo, Belinda Bright, E: Rudy Cabrales , Ynez M: Sunny Ilacad Veneracion, Dodo de la Paz, Bianca Lapus, Zed Carion, Lovely Mansueto, Pinky Amador PD: Romualdo Fajardo

120 C: Monchie Redoble E: George Jarlego April M: Jobin Ballesteros VIRGIN PEOPLE III 2 Sex Drama/1:54/R SILANG MGA The tranquil life of three RAMPADORA secluded virgin sisters deep in 19 Sex Drama/1:43/R the jungle is disrupted with the A promo girl for alcoholic disappearance of their father and beverages has what it takes to the puzzling arrival of a male invade the fashion runways but stranger right at the doorstep of the top model she idolizes their forest house. makes things hard for her. P: Heraxuz Films & P: Filmagic Production Emulsion Films D: Portiah Alviz D: Celso Ad. Castillo ST/SC: Portia Alviz-Miguerza, ST/SP: Celso Ad. Castillo/Ron Ace Cruz Bryant A: Hanni Miller, Tricia A: Barbara Milano, Allona Ferrelli, Aila Marie, John Amor, Monina Perez, Medin, Odette Khan, , Richard Danny Labra, Quan, & Celso Jeff Vasquez, Ian Ad.Castillo, Lexus Valdez, & Glenn Garcia Page PD: Cyrus Khan PD: Lino Dalay C: Neil Bautista C: Isagani Sioson E: Monico Collado E: Abelardo ‘Dho” Hulleza M: Doming Zafe M: Rey Ramos THE CORY QUIRINO SEX DRIVE KIDNAP (NBI FILES) Sex Drama/1:27/R 26 Docudrama/2:02/PG A model and a fashion A TV lifestyle show host and photographer with an appetite for granddaughter of the country’s sex decide to hit the road to former president has never track down and get even with known how it is to be a victim of their common ex who dumped a heinous crime and rampant them one after the other. lawlessness until that fatal day P: Viva Films of her horrendous ordeal. D: Robert Quebral P: Golden Lions Films/ ST/SP: Robert Quebral/Quark Cinemega Inc Henares D/ST/SP: Carlo J. Caparas A: Maui Taylor, Katya A: , Zoren Santos, WendellRamos, Legaspi, Ian de Leon, Antonio Aquintana, Paolo Rivero, Mon Gwen Garci, Confiado, Richard PD: Danny Cristobas Arellano, Alessandra de C: Neil Daza Rossi, Bobby Andrews, E: Tony Gloria & Danny , Reynaldo Gloria Wycoco C: Rey de Leon M: Willy Islao

121 PUNLA ST: Dindo Perez and Ned Sex Drama/1:35/R Trespeces 23 A farmer who cannot give SP: Dindo Perez and Mel del his wife a child has a bright idea Rosario and convinces a friend to agree A: , Piolo on a deal. Pascual, Ronaldo P: Leo Films Valdez, Gina Pareño, D: Cesar Aquino & Robert Pen Medina, Marissa Abihay Delgado, Jennifer SP: Dennis C.Evangelista Sevilla, Gerald Madrid, A: Tracy Torres, Emilio Angel Jacob, Matet de Garcia, John Apacible, Leon ClarissaMercado, Eric PD: Dante Nico Garcia Padilla C: Charlie Peralta PD: Noel Luna E: Marya Ignacio C: Robert Baruelo M: Raul Mitra E: Ben Samson S: Arnold Reodica BOLDSTAR XEREX Sex Drama/1:33/R Sex Drama/1:48/R A popular screen nymphet 30 This anthology of films decides to momentarily shun the portrays the various ways limelight and all the hassles and women deal with sex and intrigues it entails. sexuality. P: Wild World Films P: Regal Entertainment D: Armando de Guzman D: Mel Chionglo ST: Angelito de Guzman ST/SP: Roy Iglesias A: Candy Allyson, Allen A: , Jake Dizon, Natasha Roxas, John Hall, Ledesma, Mae Khalani Ferreira, Luis Rivera, Rey “PJ” Gonzales, Armida Abellana, Dick Israel, Siguion-Reyna Jeffrey Gonzales, C: Augusto “Guz” Cruz Ian Valdez E: Jess Navarro PD: Monching Escobar PD: Larry Matic C: Apolinar Cuenco M: Jobin Ballesteros E: Rodell Capule S: Nestor Mutia M: Joel Castillo S: Danny Lorilla May TILL THERE WAS YOU BAYARAN Romance Drama/1:54/PG Sex Drama/1:44/R A single father heeding the 7 A deaf-mute who is a demand of his growing daughter hired killer falls in love with a to have her mother by her side former nursing student forced strikes a deal with the woman into sex trade. who happens to be picture P: Wild World perfect for the role. Entertainment P: Star Cinema D: Francis “Jun” Posadas D: SP: Jerry Arcega-Gracio

122 A: Maricar de Mesa, Jay DAYO Manalo, Carlos Morales, Action Drama/1:45/R Ricardo Cepeda, John 21 An armed and dangerous Apacible, Kristel outsider hits town in search of Venecia his sister who had been abducted by unidentified criminal elements. Drama/1:46/PG P: Maverick Films/Ricketts 14 The road to an estranged Production couple’s annulment is paved with D: Ronn-Rick sorrows, recriminations and ST/SP: A: Ronnie Rickets, Regine subverted expectations. Tolentino, Angelica P: Viva Films Panganiban, Long Mejia, D: Joel Lamangan Jeffrey Santos ST: Raquel Villavicencio C: Val Dauz SP: Raquel Villavicencio E: Francis Vinarao A: , Richard M: Tony Cortez Gomez, Miriam Quiambao, Paolo ANGHEL SA LUPA Bediones Drama/1:34/GP PD: Manny Morfe A firstborn in his teens fulfills his C: Rolly Manuel sense of duty to his widowed mother and wayward kid brother E: Tara Illenberger beyond his earthbound life. M: Von de Guzman P: Regal Entertainment D/ST/SP: Jose Javier KIKAY Reyes Sex Drama/1:48/R A: Cogie A provincial girl who sells street Domingo, Ricky Davao, snacks for a living is awarded a Maxene Magallona, Jiro scholarship to a reputable Manio,PaoloBallesteros, university, where she finds a rich Alwyn Uytingco boyfriend. But her days are PD: Jake de Asis numbered. C: Mark Gary P: El Niño Films M: Jesse Lucas D: Cesar Sb. Abella E: Tara Illenberger A: Maye Tongco, Francis S: Ross Diaz Enriquez, Mark Dionisio, Arianne Espino, Ryan HIRAM (BORROWED LOVE) Muñoz, Marianne de Sex Drama/1:46/R Andres, Tony Manalo, A small-scale meatshop owner’s Marife Necaso dream of a better life for her C: Rico Enrique daughter is shattered as the E: Popoy Crisostomo latter is subjected to humiliation, PD: Sonny Pascual brutality, battery and rape by the S: Rodel Capule widower businessman she was compelled to marry. P: Angora Films D/ST: Romy Suzara

123 Operation Balikatan

Babae sa Breakwater

Pakners

Magnifico

124 Ang Tanging Ina

Sanib

Captain Barbel

Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka

125 SP: Joey Ferreto, Raymond ST: Mel Mendoza del Imperio, Vic Santos Rosario A: Aleck Bovick, Ace SP: Mel Mendoza del Espinosa, Eddie Rosario, Keiko Aquino Gutierrez, Melanie A: Ai Ai de las Alas, Marvin Marquez, Ana Capri, Agustin, , Brando Legaspi, , Nikki Conrad Poe, Levi Valdez, Shaina Ignacio, Magdayao, Serena RomanoVasquez, Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Alberto de Esteban, Alwyn Uytingo, Tonton Ryan Galvez, Ynah Gutierrez, Jestoni Monasterio, Venus Alarcon, Dennis , Annah Silverio Padilla, , PD: Randy Gamier , Angelica C: Isagani Sioson Panganiban, Edu E:‘ Danny Gloria Manzano, Marc M: Kiko Ortega Alcueza, Yuki Kadaoka PD: Danny Cristobas PAKNERS C: Sherman So Action Comedy/2:01/GP E: Vito Cajili 28 An encounter with a M: Jesse Lasaten victim of illegal recruitment from S: Arnold Reodica the province prods a retired billiards champ to come back to ANG KAPITBAHAY play billiards. Sex Drama/1:31/R P: FPJ Productions A successful bachelor marries a D: Tony Y. Reyes blind provincial girl to avert a ST: Ronwaldo Reyes family curse that destines him to SP: Manny Buising, Ely be a cuckold. Matawaran P: Imus Productions A: Fernando Poe, Jr., Efren D/ST/SP: Humilde “Meek’ Roxas “Bata” Reyes, Candy A: Belinda Bright, Albert Pangilinan, Oyo Boy Martinez, , Sotto, Tiya Pusit, Dick Sofia Valdez, Israel, Romy Diaz, Michelle Estevez, Daria Pocholo Montes, Ramirez , Rico C: Richard Padernal Puno E: Danny Gloria C: Sergio Lobo M: John Lesaca M: ANG TANGING INA June Drama Comedy/1:43/GP BIGAY HILIG A working mother tries her best 4 Sex Drama/1:30/R to raise her brood of twelve from A fireman with much three marriages that all ended dedication on the job strives in with the spouse’s death. futility to mend his unfaithful P: Star Cinema wife’s philandering ways. D: Wenn V. Deramas P: Starlight Films D: Joven M. Tan

126 ST/SP: Dennis Evangelista A: , Rey A: Red Riviera, Gardo Malonzo, Monsour del Versoza, Carlos Rosario, Patricia Morales, Rizza Licaros, Javier, Carlos Maceda Vanessa Ferrari Jr., Jess Lapid, Jr., Jose PD: Rene Clarido Mari Avellana, Christian C: Rey de Leon Boeving, Nate Adams, E: Roberto Vasades/ Darce Youngblood, Vasadre Niggel Hogge M: Sherwin Castillo C: Ricardo Remias, June Dalawis BERTUD NG PUTIK E: Rene Tala Action Fantasy/1:43/PG M: Nonong Buencamino 11 Fifty years ago, a gangster is about to abandon his SANIB wife and child for a scheming Horror/1:40/PG seductress, when he gets A few days before her wedding, transported in time to piece a fashion designer experiences a together two halves of a potent different kind of jitters linked with amulet coveted by his nemesis. a childhood trauma. P: Imus Productions P: MAQ Production, Inc. Marlon Bautista, Andrea and Regal Films Bautista D: Celso Ad. Castillo D: Augusto Salvador and ST: Celso Ad. Castillo and Marlon Bautista Rod Bryant ST/SP: Sigfried Barros Sanchez SP: Celso Ad. Castillo and A: Ramon Revilla Jr, Regine Rod Bryant Tolentino, Romy Diaz, A: Aubrey Miles, Raymond Roi Vinzon, Michelle Bagatsing, , Estevez, Rochelle Joel Torre, Ana Capri, Pangilinan, Pen Medina, Isabella de Leon, Dindin Goyong, Jeffrey Tam, Llanera, Carlo Munoz, King Gutierrez, Levi Orestes Ojeda, Paolo Ignacio, Edwin Reyes, Rivero, April Tanjuatco, Eddie Tuazon Lyn Sherman PD: Danny Red C: Regimen Romana C: Romy Vitug E: Danny Gloria E: Augusto Salvador M: Jesse Lucas M: Jaime Fabregas PANGARAP KO OPERATION BALIKATAN ANG IBIGIN KA Action Drama/1:45/GP Romance Comedy/1:43/GP A brave and bemedalled officer A vintage store owner looking for proves his worth as a counter- white roses as a sign of the man terrorist along with a combined destined for her finds them in a force of Philippine and American chapel where a bereaved marines tasked with a secret husband is giving his eulogy to mission. the wife he lost. P: Premiere Productions P: Viva Films D: Cirio H. Santiago Entertainment SP: Jose Mari Avellana D: Loiue Lagdameo Ignacio

127 ST/SP: Mel Mendoza del ST/SP: Ricardo “Bebong” Rosario Osorio, Robinhood A: , Padilla , A: Jacky Woo, Robin , Padilla, , Pen Medina, Gina Yohsuke Natsuki, Pareño Junn G. Sakai, Eddie C: Jun Gonzales Garcia, Raymond E: Marya Ignacio Bagatsing, Bob M: Raul Mitra Soler, Ilonah Jean, Vanna Garcia ANG HULING BIRHEN SA PD: Ben Payumo LUPA C: Rolly Manuel Sex Drama/1:39/R E: Rene Tala A fake priest and a whore M: June Cornejo connive to plot the renewal of a backward coastal town’s sense TUMITIBOK…KUMIKIROT of faith and religious fervor. Sex Drama/1:33/R P: Neo Films 25 A closet gay, his ex- D: Joel Lamangan girlfriend, her husband, a former ST/SP: Raquel Villavicencio campus heartthrob and a A: Ara Mina, , suicidal temptress – all high Maui Taylor, Elizabeth school buddies spending a Oropesa, Hazel weekend on a beach to plan a Espinosa, Tanya batch reunion – find their true Gomez, Marky Lopez, selves in relation to each other Isabella de Leon, Tony and realize that they have more Mabesa, Mike Magat, hatchets to bury than ties to , Jim rekindle. Pebanco, Nanding P: ATB-4 Films Josef, Made Nicolae, D: Armando Reyes Mario Magallona ST/SP: Dennis Evangelista PD: Tatus Aldana A: Jeanette Joaquin, Trina C: Rolly Manuel Shields, Millet Abalos, E: Marya Ignacio Allen Dizon, Mon M: Von de Guzman Confiado, Michael S: Ramon Reyes Gomez PD: Ver Langcaoun and ALAB NG LAHI Associates Action Drama/1:46/PG C: Ver Dauz In the aftermath of World War II, E: Nap Montebon a Filipino guerilla and a M: Willy Yusi Japanese imperial soldier retreat S Joe Climaco to the hills of Central Luzon as the newly created government’s call for general amnesty fails and ends in a grim massacre of hundreds of surrendering soldiers. P: RCP/ FLT Films D: Ricardo “Bebong” Osorio

128 A: Francis Enriquez, July Alberto Esteban, Mark MGA BABAE SA V.I.P. Dionisio, Ryan Munoz, 2 ROOMS Raja Montero, Tiffany Sex Drama/1:23/R Craig, Shanghai and Seven needy women making a Ten-Ten living as sex masseuses C: Rico Enriquez encounter all sorts of men as E: Popoy Crisostomo they practice the oldest M: Domingo Zafe profession. P: Mabuhay Cinema SA PILING NG MGA Productions BELYAS D: Lorenzo Luz 30 Sex Drama/1:45/R ST/SP: Alfredo Joson As a storied cabaret gives way A: Rose Valencia, Kat de to the building of a national road, Santos, Angela Cortez, the dance hall girls who are the AnnabelBorromeo, Pia cabaret’s lifeblood have to brave Paula, Geraldine Solis, an uncertain future on top of Julia Taylor, Brando present burdens. Legaspi, Mike Magat P: Violett Films PD: Ver Langcaoun and D/ST/SP: Jose Carreon Associates A: Mark Gil, Emilio Garcia, C: Anyong Cuenco Mark Anthony E: Dho Hulleza Fernandez, Pinky M: Jose Climaco Amador, Gary Estrada, Richard Quan, Sofia MASAMANG UGAT Valdez, Julia Lopez, 16 Action Drama/1:40/PG Violett Belles, Jasmine Unaware that they are Collins, Jaira Gomez, siblings separated at a young Sheena Sandoval, age, a hitman and a cop occupy Ginger Smith opposite sides of the proverbial C: Rey Lapid fence in the matter of law and E: Along Vinarao order. M: Ben Escasa P: Viva Films D: Wilfredo Milan A: Ace Vergel, Victor Neri, August Mikey Arroyo, Maui MOTEL Taylor, Eddie Sex Drama/1:29/R Garcia, Gwen Garci 6 The wife of an overseas contract worker plays with fire, SABIK SA PAG-IBIG even after the husband returns Sex Comedy/1:49/R home with his eyesight gone for 23 A policeman’s daughter good. has no luck in love with a rich P: ATB-4 Films kid who is ready to get rid of her D: Armando Reyes the moment he gets the only ST: Willy Yusi thing he wants from her. SP: Dennis Evangelista P: Vincent Films/El Niño Films D: Cesar Sb. Abella

129 A: Rose Valencia, Allen Rey Dann, Pinky Dizon, Mon Confiado, Amador, Mike Magat, Illonah Marquez and Rhey Roldan, Jess Allona Amor Sanchez, Pearl Joy PD: Ver Langcaoun and C: Boy Anao Associates E: Nap Montebon C: Ver Dauz M: Ed Barcena E: Nap Montebon S: Danny Lorilla M: Willy Yusi TS: Bert de Santos S: Joe Climaco

NOON AT NGAYON (PAG SASAMANG September 13 KAYGANDA) PINAY PIE Drama/2:05/PG 2 Comedy/1:44/PG Four women, who lived against Three single females – a the norms during their untamed woman’s magazine editor, a days of two decades ago, get beauty queen wannabe and a back together to cope with the used clothes entrepreneur changing times. traversing the shaky P: Star Cinema thoroughfares of love and career D: Marilou Diaz Abaya – learn more about each other ST: and the friendship they have SP: Ricky Lee nourished over the years. A: Dina Bonnevie, Cherry P: Star Cinema Pie Picache, , D/ST/SP: , Laurice A: Joyce Jimenez, Assunta Guillen, , de Rossi, Ai-Ai delas Jericho Rosales, Jodi Alas, Bondoc, Carlos Sta. Maria, Dimples Agassi, Rafael Rossel, Romana, Aiza Marquez Carlo Maceda, Jenny PD: Kay S. Albano Miller, C: Edward “Totoy” Jacinto PD: Gerry Santos E: Tara Illenberger C: Ricardo D’Boy Trofeo M: Nonong Buencamino E: Vito Cajili S: Albert Michael Idioma M: Jesse Lucas S: Albert Michael Idioma NENA...INOSENTE! Sex Drama/1:30/R WWW.XXX.COM WEB 20 A girl is brought up by a DIVA foster father who keeps her 4 Sex Drama/1:52/R isolated from the rest of the A female balikbayan with civilized world. problems of her own becomes P: Victory Cinema the unlikely hot diva of an online Production/Mabuhay brothel that the authorities would Cinema Production be hard put to nab. D: L. J. de Guzman P: Maverick Films A: Kat de Santos, Allona D/ST: Tikoy Aguiluz Amor, Brando Legaspi, SP: Angelo “Sarge” Lacuesta and Yasmin Coles

130 A: Juliana Palermo, Gary FIRST TIME Estrada, Angelu de Sex Drama/1:42/R Leon, PJ Abellana, 17 This trilogy of films Peter Nery & Ces presents contrasting stories Dulon about young women’s initiation Carlo Maceda to sex. PD: Hector Petilla P: Viva Films C: Yadi Sugandi D: Lyle Nemenzo Sacris E: Mirana Medina SP: Erwin Romulo, Lyndon Santos, Ramon de ASBOOBS Veyra (ASAL BOBO) A: Myles Hernandez, Gwen 10 Action Comedy/1:57/PG Garci, Jen Rosendahl, , Five misfits are inadvertently , recruited by the army for a new Joel Torre, Jon C,Bobby military program to combat Andrews, Ryan terrorism. Eigenmann, Kristine P: Nu Art Movies Jaca, Hazel Cabrera, D: Danilo P. Cabreira Asia Agcaoili, Ella V, A: Eddie Garcia, Jeffrey Ana Leah Javier, Yda Quizon, Vhong Navarro, Manzano, Tuesday , Nancy Vargas, Richard Merck, Castiglione, Jenny Tado Jimenez, Jazz Miller, Long Mejia, Escato, Ardee Aquino, Bearwin Meily, Halina Ryan Rivero, Jem Perez, Rico J. Puno Navarro PD: Melchor Defensor PD: Poklong Anading, Marla C: Ricardo Remias, Vic Ancheta, Jun Sabayton Anao, Boy Mendoza C: Neil Daza, Robert E: Rogelio Salvador Quebral, Boy Yñiguez M: Edwin Ortega E: Jason Tan M Karlo Estrada, Roy KALABIT Viray Sex Drama/1:42/R A security guard’s wife two- KEKA times her husband who works on Action Suspense/1:32/R the nightshift in a dilapidated 20 A young detective is garment factory that hires drawn to a call center operator minors. whom he hopes could replace in P: Vintage Productions his heart the girl who broke up D/ST/SP: Neil “Buboy” Tan with him. But the operator might A: Ara Mina, Ramon just be the avenger behind a Bagatsing, Carlos serial killing he is investigating. Morales, Ms.Alma P: Viva Films Soriano, Katerine Short, D/ST/SP: Quark Henares Jenell Kwan, A: Katya Santos, Wendel l Lyn Jordan Ramos, Vhong Navarro, C: Renato de Vera Bobby Andrews, Ryan E: Arcadio Vinarao Eigenmann, Marky M: Sherwin Castillo Lopez, Luis Alandy,

131 Jordan Herrera, Dizon, Bobbet Fiel, Jean TJ Trinidad Pomelo, Rhey Roldan C: JA Tadena E: Marya Ignacio M: Diego Castillo October KISKISAN (RICE MILL) KUNG AKO NA LANG 1 Sex Drama/1:33/R SANA A rice mill-owning family 24 Romance/1:53/GP is wracked by more than the Two best friends of opposite usual squabbles and some dark sexes are bound to cross the secrets. line to romance but not without P: Starlight Films detours and derailments. D: Joven M. Tan P: Star Cinema ST/SP: Dennis Evangelista D/ST/SP: Jose Javier Reyes A: Halina Perez, Gardo A: Sharon Cuneta, Aga Versoza, Emilio Garcia, Muhlach, Christine Red Riviera, Ana Capri, Bersola,: Dominic , Mona Ochoa, Jennifer Sevilla, Liza, Allen Dizon, Shintaro Valdez, and Glenda Garcia Mickey Ferriols, Patrick PD: Rene Clarido Guzman, Gabe C: Rey de Leon Mercado,Reggie Curly, E: Roberto Vasadre Chat Silayan, Carmelita M: Sherwin Castillo Sanchez PD: Edgar Martin Littaua KATAS C: Mark Gary Sex Drama/1:32/R M: Raul Mitra The quest of three orphaned S: Albert Michael Idioma sisters to survive and ensure a bright future for themselves is LIGAYA…KATUMBAS NG brought to ruin when the BUHAY youngest is meted a grim fate. Sex Drama/1:42/R The grownup boy whose father P: Vincent Films was left by his wife for another D: Cesar Sb. Abella man is suspected by his A: Rajah Montero, Maye girlfriend’s policeman brother of Tongco, John Apacible, being the serial killer preying on Mark Dionisio, Ryan women. Muñoz, Yani Garcia P: Victor-Cinema Productions/ Mabuhay PILYA Cinema Productions 8 Sex Drama/1:32/R D/ST/SP: Baldo Marro A young woman raised A: Divina Gracia, Brando by a stern sister loves to be Legaspi, Mike Magat, naughty, doesn’t believe in long- JC Castro, Rey Dann, term relationships and is yet to , Melissa know the whole truth about her Mendez, Angela identity. Corteza, Luv Gutierrez, P: ATB -4 FILMS INC. Lesly Bautista, Yvette D: Armando Reyes

132 ST/SP: Dennis Evangelista A: Trina Shields, Melissa C: Ely Cruz Mendez, Kristina E: Rene Dugtong Kastens, Joey Galvez, M: Elmhir Saison Francis Enriquez, Raffy Anido, Bobby MY FIRST ROMANCE Benitez, Nixon Cruz Romance/1:54/GP PD: Ver Langcauon 29 A twinbill of films C: Ver Dauz explores the highs and lows of E: Nap Montebon teen romance. M: Willy Yusi P: Star Cinema S: Joe Climaco Productions D: John-D Lazatin, Don BUGBOG SARADO Cuaresma Sex Drama/1:24/R SP: Ted Boborol, Tessa de 15 A live-in couple passing Guzman (One Love), themselves off as newlywed Mel del Rosario (Two moves to a room in an old, Hearts) decrepit house whose beautiful A: , Bea landlady appears to be battered Alonzo, John Prats, by her travelling-salesman Heart Evangelista husband. C: Gus Cruz (One Love) Charlie Peralta (Two P: Viva Films Hearts) D: Joel C. Lamangan E: Vito Cajili ST/SP: Roy Iglesias PD: Dante Nico Garcia (One A: Maui Taylor, Victor Neri, Love) Andrea del Rosario, Raymond Bajarias (Two Jordan Herrera, Carlo Hearts) Maceda, Marky Lopez M: Jesse Lasaten C: Rolly Manuel S: Aurel Claro Bilbao (One E: Marya Ignacio Love) M: Jesse Lucas Aurel Claro Bilbao and Addis Tabong (Two Hearts) UTANG NG AMA Comedy/1:44/PG MAPUPULANG LABI 22 Two men wishing to be Sex Drama/1:37/R the best of friends, just like their A senator’s son engaged to his deceased fathers, seal their longtime girlfriend is enamoured commitment with a blood by a woman hit by his speeding compact when one saves the vehicle in a road mishap. other from near death. P: Wild World P: Maverick Films Entertainment D: Tony Y. Reyes D/ST/SP: Joey Romero ST/SP: Mel del Rosario A: Candy Allison, Marcus A: , Joey Madrigal, Maye Tongco, Marquez, Katya Santos, Joshua Diaz, Anne Gary Lising, Ruby Borrromeo, Dexter Rodriguez, Philip Doria, Menggie Salvador Cobarrubias, Cloyd Robinson, Pocholo

133 Montes, Bobby Benitez, PD: Noel Luna Bon Vibar, Jay C: Apolinar Cuenco Bermundo, Jesette E: Ben Samson Prospero, Jun Romano, M: Willie Islao Susan Corpuz PD: Larry Matic MR. SUAVE C: Isagani Sioson, Sr. Comedy/1:37/PG E: Ferren Salumbides 19 A natural lady charmer is M: Rey Valera about to lose his reputation because he cannot get physically intimate with a girl. November P: Star Cinema LIBERATED D: Joyce Bernal 5 Sex Drama/1:42/R ST: Joyce Bernal, Dindo Five friends vow to keep Perez, Earl Ignacio, each other company until the Roel Naval very end, despite differences in SP: Dindo Perez, Gail their philosophies in life. Ignacio P: A: Vhong Navarro, Angelica D: Mac C. Alejandre Jones, Long Mejia, A: , Francine Jenny Miller, Brod Pete, Prieto, Christian Val Sotto, Ces Vasquez, Rodel Velayo, Quesada, Joy Viado, Tuesday Vargas, Winnie Cordero, Winston Elizalde, Debraliz, Mosang, Caloy Reggie Curley, Lester Alde, , Carl Llansang, , John Barrameda, Maureen Mauricio, Ketchup Eusebio, Edwin Reyes Juddah Paolo, Julius PD: Ronald Red , Pia C: Romy Vitug Guanio, Tuesday E: Renewin Alano Vargas, Sammy M: Jobin Ballesteros Lagmay, Dagul, Mahal PD: Dante Nico Garcia MAPANUKSO C: Charlie Peralta 12 Sex Drama/1:22/R M: Edwin “Kiko’ Ortega A woman plotting S: Aurel Claro Bilbao and revenge against a man, who Addis Tabong caused the suicide of her gay brother, falls in love with him SEX SCANDAL instead. Sex Drama/1:37/R A disturbed man diversifies his P: Leo Films video coverage business by D: Robert Abihay, Cesar going into pornographic discs Aquino showing his sex bouts with the ST/SP: Rollie Perello Lao women he victimizes. A: Clarissa Mercado, P: Sacramento Films Emilio Garcia, Tracy D: Francis ‘Jun’ Posadas Torres, Gerald SP: Dennis Evangelista Lauron, JP Obligacion

134 A: Allen Dizon, JP AKO, SIYA O IKAW? Obligacion, Isabella Sex Drama/1:23/R Gomez, Danna Three women working on a Garcel, Anne Borromeo, beach resort juggle the mixed Johnny Vicar, Irma concerns of their contrasting Adlawan, Minda Flores, jobs and personal lives. Olive Madridejos, Clem P: ATB-4 Films Fernandez, Cesar D: Armando A. Reyes “Coach” Esguerra, ST: Dennis Evangelista Rene Romero, Loy SP: Dennis Evangelista Guiterrez,Benjie Felipe A: Trina Shields, Janette PD: Cyrus Khan Joaquin, Rose Valencia, C: Ike Orense Ilonah Marquez, Mon E: Nap Montebon Confiado, Bobby M: Rey Valera Benitez, Nixon Cruz, S: Joe Climaco Jake Montecarlo, Susan Corpuz, Dave CHAVIT Vilena Action Drama/4:02/PG C: Ver Dauz 26 A biopic unravels the life E: Nap Montebon story of a local politician who Pd: Ver Langcauon and rises to prominence with his Associates exposé of misdeeds by an M: Willy Yusi incumbent president. S: Joe Climaco P: Golden Lions Films, Starmax International and Velcor Productions December D: Carlo J. Caparas BABAE SA A: , Eddie 3 BREAKWATER Garcia, Tirso Cruz III, Drama/2:02/R Dina Bonnevie, Pinky Two brothers leave the harsh and de Leon, Ricardo perilous life on their island Cepeda, Danita Paner, province and choose to stay Clavel Bendana, Joel among the wretched by the Torre, Tommy famed bay of the country’s Abuel, Marita Zobel, capital. Jean Saburit, Anna P: Entertainment Marin, Rommel Warehouse Montano, Manny Paner, D/ST/SP: Mario O’Hara Nards Belen, Willie A: Katherine Luna, Nepomuceno, Nicole Christopher King, Anderson, Bobit Gardo Versoza, Yoyoy Carlos, Rey Solo, Willie Villame, Amy Austria, Villarama, Jose De Odette Khan, Lucita Venecia, Tess Villarama Soriano, , Ian Valdez, JuliaTaylor, Dante Balois, Lillian Cantapay C: Rey de Leon

135 E: Bert “Lakay” Vasadre HOMECOMING M: Jesse Lucas Drama/1:38/PG S: Ledoy Maralit 25 A returning overseas Filipino worker gets ostracized ALIPIN after she is proven to have Sex Drama/1:10/R brought to her hometown the 10 A hard-up college girl deadly SARS virus. makes the mistake of her life P: Teamwork Production, when she accedes to live in with Cinema Partners and a killer for hire. Kidlat Entertainment P: Vincent Films D: D: Cesar Sb. Abella OST/SP: Senedy Que, Adolfo Alix A Maye Tongco, Stella L., Jr., Gil Portes Mark Dionisio, Angela SP: Senedy Que, Adolfo Alix Cortez, Ryan Muñoz Jr., Gil Portes A: Alessandra de Rossi, BIKTIMA CAMPUS , COED WILL YOUR , James 17 CAMPUS BE NEXT? Blanco, Irma Adlawan, Sex Drama/1:30/R Richard Quan, Allan A rape gang is relentless in Paule, Christopher victimizing schoolgirls. Malonzo, Paolo Rivera, P: Bee Gees Films Lester Llansang, Bryan D: George D. Pascual Homecillo, Olga SP: Leleng Ubaldo Natividad, Raquel A: Sabrina M, Amalia Villavicencio, Dexter Jones, Daniel Fernando, Doria Jess Sanchez, PD: Yeye Calderon Fernando Montenegro, C: Romulo Araojo Juan Rodrigo, Edwin E: George Jarlego Montes, Eric Rodriguez, M: Arnel del Rosario, Nilo Joel Ortega, Joker, Alcala Eric Samonte, Leleng S: Noel Bruan Ubaldo, Georgie Mae OTS: Isang Pagtanaw Rose, Tonton Santos, Gladys Mae Santos, George Pascual, Emma Fantasy Action/1:48/GP Malonzo, Bing Santos A good-hearted gym janitor PD: Boy Anao devoted to his siblings and their E: Nap Montebon single mother assumes the M: Sherwin R. Castillo powers of a mythical hero. P: Premiere Entertainment Productions D: Mac C. Alejandre OST: RJ Nuevas A: , Jr. Ruffa Mae Quinto, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Albert Martinez, Jeffrey

136 Quizon, , Antonio Aquitania, Carlo Drama Comedy/1:51/PG Maceda, Emilio Garcia, The estranged son of a departed PJ Malonzo, Mel Chinese merchant hires the last Kimura,Tuesday of the professional mourners of Vargas, Bearwin Meily, Manila’s Chinatown. Mikel Campos, Goyong, P: Unitel Pictures D/ST: Mark Meily PD: Roy Red, Esperanza A: Sharon Cuneta, Hilda Cortez Red Koronel, , C: Romy Vitug , Ricky E: Danny Gloria Davao, Julio Pacheco, M: Gerdie Francisco Geonalene Estrada, S: Arnold Reodica Sharmaine Centenera, OTS: Ogie Alcasid Sherry Lara, Giseth Sandico, Randolf 2 (MY HOME) Stalamaky, Raymond Drama/2:10/GP Bagatsing The sudden death of a taipan PD: Reji Regalado who worked long years to build C: Lee Meily his empire stirs more than a E: Danny Añonuevo hornet’s nest, as he is survived M: Vincent de Jesus by three wives who must S: Raffy Magsaysay contend with each other anew. P: Regal Films D: Erik Matti FILIPINAS OST: Lily Y. Monteverde, Roy Drama/1:40/GP Iglesias The single eldest daughter SP: Roy Iglesias narrates the story of her A: , Zsa Zsa archetypal family whose name Padilla, , invites an allegorical Christopher de Leon, interpretation. , Judy Ann P: Viva Films Santos, Carmina D: Joel C. Lamangan Villaroel, Jay Manalo, ST/SP: Roy Iglesias Cogie Domingo, Richard A: Armida Siguion-Reyna, Gutierrez, Zoren , Richard Legaspi, Alessandra de Gomez, , Rossi, , Chynna , Victor Ortaleza, Neri, , PD: Rodell Cruz: Raymond Bagatsing, C: Roy Iglesias Andrea del Rosario, E: Manet Dayrit , Tanya M: J.A. Tadena Garcia, Anne Curtis, S: Michael Idioma Mikel Campos, Sarah OTS: Larawan Geronimo PD: Tatus Aldana, Larry Matic C: Rolly Manuel E: Marya Ignacio

137 M: Jesse Lucas MALIKMATA S: Ramon Reyes, Raffy Suspense/1:34/PG Baladjay A young woman with a gift of OTS: George Canseco vision she inherited from her grandmother is compelled to FANTASTIC MAN solve a heinous crime, when the Fantasy-Comedy/1:53/GP ghost of a housemaid brutally A local superhero is caught in the murdered with a prominent ultimate dilemma when the socialite begins to haunt her. diabolic force he has to vanquish P: Canary Films possesses the very woman he D: Joey Javier Reyes wants to spend the rest of his life ST/SP: Jose Javier Reyes with. A: Rica Peralejo, Marvin P: OctoArts Films Agustin, Dingdong D: Tony Y. Reyes Dantes, Ricky Davao, ST: Michael V. Ana Capri, NikkiValdez, SP: Michael V. &Chito Wowie de Guzma, Francisco , Shintaro A: Vic Sotto, Ara Mina Valdez, Eugene Michael V., Zoren Domingo, Jackie Legaspi, , Castillejo, Madeleine Danica Sotto, Alicia Nicolas, Kristel Aina Mayer Mike Sotto, PJ Fulgar Malonzo, Valerie PD: Edgardo “Egay” Littaua Concepcion C: Regiben O. Romana & PD: Rolly Bernardo, Visual Lito Mempin Solution E: Vito Cajili C: Ely Cruz M/OTS: Francis Guevarra & E: Renewin Alano Ferdie Marquez M: Elhmir Saison S: Mike Idioma S: Engr. Addis Tabong OTS: Jan K. Ilacad

138 Thesis/Dissertation Abstracts Compiled and Edited by Violeda A. Umali

This section of Plaridel showcases the scholarly outputs and creative works of communication students in the Philippines. Through this section, Plaridel aims to inform local and foreign communication and mass media educators, scholars and practitioners, as well as other interested individuals or groups, about the nature, scope and diversity of communication scholarship and creative endeavors produced by Philippine schools of communication. This issue, features the works of the students of the UP College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) for the year 2000. Specifically, the list includes all the M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations for the said year, and the undergraduate theses that were written or produced in the same year that won the best thesis awards. Future issues of the journal will feature the works of UP CMC students for the succeeding years and hopefully, the works of students from other communication schools.

Aganon, Celery Y. & Figueroa, Carlomagno. (Filmmakers). (2000). “Lutang”: a documentary on the life of the Pastulan Aetas and their continuing quest for ancestral domain [Video Tape]. (Available from the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines). This 15-minute documentary presents the Aetas of sitio Pastulan, in their on-going struggle for their ancestral lands and their wandering in the face of the uncertainty of their economic situation. The documentary is appropriately titled “Lutang”, a word with two meanings: in the Aeta vernacular, it means “lupa” (land); and in Tagalog, floating. Until today, the Aetas continue to float and wander in the course of their search for identity and social recognition. Recipient of the Broadcast Communication Best Production Thesis award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Arreola, Frances P. (2000). A case study on legislative policy formulation on Philippine children’s television. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This thesis describes the legislative process that ensued from the introduction to the enactment of Republic Act 8370, or the Children’s Television Act of 1997. The study examines legislative policy formulation as a process containing basic communication elements that are in a dynamic interaction

139 on several levels of communication. Findings reveal that the Children’s Television Act was signed into law after much effort on the part of the legislators and other interest groups, who engaged in different means of lobbying and politicking to get support for this legislation.

Balagot, Gerniña C. (Filmmaker). (2000). Mababang paaralan (Elementary school) [Video Tape]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). This 24-minute documentary aims to present the disparity between the ideals of public education and the reality in most Philippine public schools, while highlighting the ways by which the schools continue with the attempt to provide quality education to students. The documentary adopts the observational mode of representation that encompasses a calendar of significant and interesting events in Bolingit Elementary School in San Carlos City, . Images are recorded as they happen, thereby giving the viewers a look into the conditions in a typical Philippine public school. Recipient of the UPFI Best Video Documentary award for AY 2000 – 2001.

Balitaan, Elizabeth S. & Cuevas, Arleen C. (Filmmakers). (2000). Taguan (Hide and seek) [16mm/video finish]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). This film tackles the issue of incest, told through the eyes of an 11- year-old boy, Jon-jon, who becomes witness to his father’s abuse of his sister. Through its narrative, the film tries to show how patriarchy is still very much ingrained in society despite modernization and advances in the advocacy for children’s rights. Recipient of the UPFI Best Thesis for Narrative award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Branson, Ma. Theresa R. (2000). Exploring the health needs of the Iraya Mangyans: towards developing a participatory communication program for health. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study looks into the health communication needs of the Iraya Mangyans of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro in the context of their knowledge on and attitude towards health, their health practices and the socio-cultural factors that shape or influence their health behavior. The results of the needs assessment were subsequently used to formulate a health communication program for the Iraya Mangyans.

140 Cajilig, Pamela G. & Divinagracia, Jaymie J. (2000). Strangers in barong: communication and acculturation of expatriates working in . Unpublished B.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study discusses how expatriates in the Philippines deal with the culture gap between their home and host cultures, how mass media facilitate the acculturation process, and how interpersonal and group interactions influence the extent of the expatriates’ acculturation into Philippine society. Findings show that expatriates deal with the uncertainty they experience in the early stages of their acculturation by obtaining pertinent information about Philippine culture. The mass media do not play a substantial role in the acculturation process. Primary interaction with often takes place in a work environment, but this interaction eventually develops into a social relationship. Recipient of the Communication Research Best Thesis award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Castro, Gedelyn M. (2000). An evaluation of the training program Strategic Communication for Family Health: Local Government IEC Capability Building. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study assesses the abovementioned training program conducted by the Johns Hopkins University, University of the Philippines and Development Academy of the Philippines. Results show that the new perspectives and approaches to implementing development efforts constitute the major strength of the training program. Its major weakness is its lack of local approach to strategic communication.

Castro, Jade Francis C. (Filmmaker). (2000). Hopya love me too (Hope you love me, too) [16mm.]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). This production thesis is a 15-minute narrative that opens with an intriguing premise: What would three kidnappers do if the father of their victim does not show interest in getting his daughter back? This what-if situation is the springboard for all things to come, and the surprising and comedic turns become the means to deliver the film’s message of love, forgiveness and tolerance as better alternatives to hate and resentment. Recipient of the Kodak Best 16mm Film Award for AY 1999 – 2000.

141 Cruz, Genevieve C. (2000). Ang radyo sa buhay ng mga Hanunoo (The role of radio in Hanunoo life). Unpublished B.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. Guided by the uses-and-gratifications perspective, this study describes how the Hanunoo Mangyans use radio in their day-to-day life. Results show that the Hanunoos are discerning radio listeners: their acceptance of radio messages is rooted in their evaluation of the messages’ usefulness to their livelihood concerns and salience in their personal experiences. Recipient of the Broadcast Communication Best Thesis award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Cruz, Geraldine V. (2000). Filipino-Americans: their viewing habits of Filipino cable television and Filipino films on video. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study adopts the participant observation method to find out how Filipino immigrants in the US use Philippine television to maintain their cultural and/or psychological connection to the Philippines. Results reveal that the immigrants use Philippine television as a way to cope with depression and stress brought about by homesickness, loneliness and culture shock. However, the immigrants’ use of media products is affected by overlapping factors, such as their age and time of migration, length of stay in the U.S., TV viewing habits while in the Philippines, impressions of Philippine society and culture, and access to Philippine television.

Custodio, Lucille R. (2000). Woman as womb: the social construction of pregnancy. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This thesis examines the social constructions of pregnancy in Philippine society. Results of the in-depth interviews and focus group discussions show that the social constructions of pregnancy are directed towards nurturing and protecting the fetus, predicting the sex of the unborn child, attaining a health and less painful childbirth and ensuring the mother’s health after childbirth. Moreover, despite medical advances and the women’s decision to avail of the most up-to-date prenatal care and delivery services, Filipino husbands and wives still uphold the traditional beliefs and practices on pregnancy.

142 De los Santos, Christian V. (Filmmaker). (2000). Ewan (I don’t know) [16mm]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). This 8-minute narrative is not so much about coming of age as much as it is about becoming an adult. Much of it comes from what other people have concluded as this generation’s irresponsibility, vanity and lack of direction. The story aims not to speak for this generation, but rather to speak to it. As the characters go through the events of what seems to be a typical day, the story hopes to make the young people see more of what they are and what they are becoming. Recipient of the Kodak Best 16mm Film award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Diaz, Paz H. (2000). Text and discourse: narrative structure in everyday stories. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. With the use of narratology, the researcher articulates the structure of real-time stories told by the seven women who participated in this study. In addition, the researcher also proves the applicability of semantic webbing in understanding these real- time life stories. Apart from these methodological contributions, this study also shows the positive side of the informal economic sector, something that mainstream economists in government tend to gloss over. Recipient of the Lourdes Lontok-Cruz Award of distinction from the University Center for Women’s Studies on March 22, 2002.

Espejo, Cezario Joel G. (2000). When Filipino becomes Nippon and Nippon becomes Filipino: extent of intercultural understanding through mass media exposure and interpersonal communication between Filipino and Japanese SSEAYP participants (1974-1999). Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study of the Filipino and Japanese participants of the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) examines the degrees of intercultural understanding, learning or acceptance of the two groups of participants a) after they were exposed to specific mass media and other information sources during four periods of the program and b) through interpersonal communication activities on board the ship and after the program. Findings reveal that the two groups’ levels of understanding, learning and acceptance of each other’s cultural practices improved while on board the ship and after the program. Further, the participants’ interpersonal communication, carried out primarily through the email and the Internet, frequently center on economics, the Japanese’s tea ceremony and the Filipinos’ hospitality.

143 Kooran, George K. (2000). Media, religion, society. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study involves quantitative and qualitative content analyses of religion-based/ religion-related (RB/RR) TV newscasts, and reception analysis of TV viewers’ understanding and interpretation of religious news. The study’s main findings are: a) TV stations engage in Christian propaganda by giving more positive news about the Christian religion while telling mostly negative news regarding other religions, b) TV stations make use of several tactics and techniques to persuade viewers to accept their version of an event as absolute and c) viewers generally process and interpret RB/RR news according to the dominant societal codes and ideology.

Lim, Jean Angelica O. (Filmmaker). (2000). Kreea [Video Tape]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). “Kreea” is an eight-minute animation feature that paints a picture of a child’s perfect fantasy world and its undoing brought about by the intrusion of reality. It is an expression of the filmmaker’s yearning to relive the happy, innocent and carefree years of her childhood. Recipient of the UPFI Best Thesis for Animation award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Miller, Nadine Marie M. (2000). A proposal for a Canadian- based website that will educate Filipino Canadian youth about the Philippines and connect them to other Filipino teenagers in Canada. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This is a feasibility study that looks into the need for and viability of a Canadian-based website that will educate Filipino youth in Canada about the Philippines and connect them to other Filipino teenagers in Canada. The results of the survey conducted among 500 Filipino teenagers based in five provinces in Canada support the viability of the proposed website.

Sacris, Lyle Edward Carmelo N. (Filmmaker). (2000). Ang lualhati’t hinagpis ng ikatlong hintuturong nakaririmarim sa loob ng hunyangong bughaw habang may luntiang pag-aaklas sa kumunoy ng bahaghari (The glory and grief of the repulsive third index finger inside the blue chameleon during the green mutiny inside the rainbow’s quicksand) [16mm]. (Available from the University of the Philippines Film Institute). The film’s content basically revolves around social realities. It was originally intended to simply present anarchism as a valid

144 alternative to the prevailing socio-political system. However, to further unify technique, concept and theme, the filmmaker decided to experiment on a format, which in itself reinforces the philosophy, thereby allowing an “anarchism” of opinions. The film is not so much a social critique than it is a creative exercise that hopes to generate an after effect not primarily on the intellectual but on the affective domain. Recipient of the UPFI Best Thesis for Experimental Film award for AY 1999 – 2000.

Santos, Josefina C. (2000). Pampulitikang ekonomiya ng ABS- CBN at ang globalisasyon (The political economy of ABS-CBN and globalization). Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study is a qualitative analysis of ABS-CBN as a media corporation and its strengths and weaknesses as a monopoly in the era of globalization. Through its analysis of ABS-CBN, the study describes and explicates the form and dynamics of media monopoly in the Philippines. The study concludes that because of the status quo and the legal environment that prohibits direct foreign investment in Philippine media, ABS-CBN’s dominance in the local TV industry remains stable, solid and secure. The liberalization of direct foreign investment will pose a threat to the company’s stability, due to the stronger financial power of foreign companies, and to ABS-CBN’s dependence on peso revenues. Recipient of the CMC Best M.A. Thesis award for AY 2000 – 2001.

Trinidad, Marie Jeannette A. (2000). Communication strategies of five Metro Manila-based women’s groups and their advocacy of women’s rights among women legislators in the House of Representatives. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This qualitative study describes the advocacy work of five women’s groups in terms of: 1) the institutional background and network organizations of these groups, 2) the communication channels they use for advocacy work, 3) the communication barriers between them and the women legislators in the House of Representatives and 4) the problems they encounter in relation to their advocacy work. Results of the research show that the five groups have been active in their advocacy work and have been relatively successful in persuading women legislators to support bills upholding women’s rights. However, some women legislators find the women’s groups too aggressive and at times offensive in their advocacy style. Results of the study also point to the lack of cohesive and coordinated efforts among the women’s groups in their advocacy work.

145 Umali, Artin G. (2000). Endorsing the past: the role of television advertisements in the construction/reconstruction of Philippine history. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study aims to assess the role played by television advertisements in the construction/reconstruction of Philippine history through an analysis of the Philippine Centennial ads of GMA 7 and RPN 9. Findings reveal that television ads play a supplementary and incidental role in propagating history among Filipinos. TV ads are constrained by time and space, and hence cannot give an in-depth treatment of historical events the way textbooks, documentaries and other similar media formats can.

Valles, Marivil V. (2000). Training needs analysis of business and economic journalists in Metro Manila. Unpublished M.A. thesis, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. This study assesses the training needs of business and economic journalists in Metro Manila by comparing the ideal and existing states of business and economic reporting in the area, and identifying the performance gaps among the journalists in these beats. The study recommends that the training programs be able to address the journalists’ a) lack of understanding of economic jargon, b) inability to explain the impact of an economic event on the day-to-day lives of ordinary people and c) inability to include the political implications of an economic event.

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