Dik Trofeo

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Dik Trofeo

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Noli Me TángereNoli Me Tángere · 1961
Noli Me Tángere
6.41961
MovieDramaAction
Based on the revolutionary novel by Jose Rizal, the story follows Crisostomo Ibarra, a young Filipino man who returned from his studies in Europe, who discovered that his father was falsely imprisoned and abused by the Spanish friars, including Padre Damaso. While he is making plans to uplift the lives of his fellow countrymen, he faced resistance from the Spanish colonial government.
Sa Mata ng BalitaSa Mata ng Balita · 2003
Sa Mata ng Balita
9.02003
MovieDocumentary
Sa Mata ng Balita looks back on the 50 years of television history, from the pioneers James Lindenberg of Bolinao Electronics Corporation and Antonio Quirino of Alto Broadcasting Corporation in the 1950s to the merging with the Lopezes' Chronicle Broadcasting Network to form ABS-CBN. From the rise of President Ramon Magsaysay to the Oakwood mutiny during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, this expansive documentary featuring interviews with some of the country's esteemed broadcast journalists shows that the history of television is also the history of the nation.
Manila, Open CityManila, Open City · 1968
Manila, Open City
8.51968
MovieHistoryAction
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Ang Langit sa LupaAng Langit sa Lupa · 1967
Ang Langit sa Lupa
10.01967
MovieDrama
Alipato - Ka Luis TarucAlipato - Ka Luis Taruc · 2019
Alipato - Ka Luis Taruc
2019
MovieDocumentary
Alipato is a portrait of Luis Taruc, the iconic Socialist leader of the revolutionary movement in the Philippines. It explores the political life of Taruc, the collaboration between the Wha Chi (Chinese guerrillas during the Japanese Occupation) and the Hukbalahap, and the politics of the revolution, the in-fighting among the revolutionaries, and the conflict between non-violence and armed revolt. The documentary includes interviews with revolutionaries and well-known personalities like F. Sionil Jose and Fr. James Reuter, S.J. More importantly, the film has revealing footage of Taruc, talking about his principles and concept of peaceful revolution. The voice and ideas of Taruc are like embers or alipatothat can spark insights and enlighten our understanding of history.
SWAKSWAK · 1985
SWAK
1985
MovieActionComedy
My Heart Is HereMy Heart Is Here · 1992
My Heart Is Here
7.71992
MovieDrama
A woman who regained back her veterinarian lover after their son was accidentally shot by the son of a prominent politician must do her best to regain back the life of his comatose son to bring back the old happy life they once had.

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Alipato - Ka Luis TarucAlipato - Ka Luis Taruc · 2019
Alipato - Ka Luis Taruc
2019
MovieDocumentary
Alipato is a portrait of Luis Taruc, the iconic Socialist leader of the revolutionary movement in the Philippines. It explores the political life of Taruc, the collaboration between the Wha Chi (Chinese guerrillas during the Japanese Occupation) and the Hukbalahap, and the politics of the revolution, the in-fighting among the revolutionaries, and the conflict between non-violence and armed revolt. The documentary includes interviews with revolutionaries and well-known personalities like F. Sionil Jose and Fr. James Reuter, S.J. More importantly, the film has revealing footage of Taruc, talking about his principles and concept of peaceful revolution. The voice and ideas of Taruc are like embers or alipatothat can spark insights and enlighten our understanding of history.

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