Title: Asero: Batang Kalye, Sanggano, Barumbado (lit. Steel: Street Child, Gangster, Delinquent)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Runtime: 1h 40m
Released: 30 August 1995
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Joey Del Rosario
Writer: Ricky Lee
Production Company: Star Cinema • Neon Films • Neptune Productions
Synopsis: It is with the utmost formality and importance that I present to you the story of two people who were bound by ties of friendship in their formative years. However, as they matured, their paths diverged drastically, resulting in them embarking on completely different paths in life. One of these people, driven by a deep sense of devotion and spirituality, decided to dedicate his life as a priest to the service of the divine. The other sadly succumbed to the lure of a life of crime, embarking on a path that would forever be marred by unlawful activity.
The first of these people to choose the path of righteousness and godliness found comfort and fulfillment in the sacred realm of the priesthood. Guided by an unshakable faith and a deep-rooted sense of duty, they committed themselves to a life of service, offering spiritual guidance and comfort to those in need. They spent their days in prayer, contemplation, and fulfilling their pastoral duties while seeking to bring comfort and enlightenment to their congregation.
On the other hand, the second person was involved in a web of criminal activity due to different circumstances and motivations. Their lives became a series of illegal ventures, characterized by fraud, lawlessness and disregard for social norms. The allure of quick profit and the thrill of living on the edge proved irresistible temptations, leading her down a treacherous path that ultimately faced the consequences of her actions.
It is indeed a story full of contrasts, in which the choices made in adolescence can shape the course of one's entire existence. Guided by his unwavering faith and commitment to a higher purpose, the priest found fulfillment and meaning in his chosen path. Conversely, driven by other motivations and circumstances, the criminal found himself in a cycle of misbehavior and despair.
In summary, this story is a poignant reminder of the power of choice and the profound impact it can have on one's life. It is a testament to the different paths individuals can take and the consequences that inevitably follow. It is meant to be a lesson for all of us, urging us to make wise and virtuous choices because they have the potential to shape our destiny in ways we might never have foreseen.
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TOP BILLED CAST & CREW |
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ACTOR |
ROLE |
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Cesar Montano |
Victor Asero |
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Ricky Davao |
Narding |
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Gelli De Belen |
Vivian |
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Bembol Roco |
Spade |
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Al Tantay |
Bugoy |
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Lito Legaspi |
Col. Marino |
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Jao Mapa |
Troy |
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Patrick Garcia |
Young Victor |
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Kristopher Peralta |
Young Narding (as Christopher Peralta) |
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Paula Peralejo |
Young Vivian |
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Alfred Manal |
Tisoy |
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Victor Neri |
Ratso |
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Mark Vernal |
Bembo |
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Kevin Vernal |
Bentot |
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Christopher Roxas |
Turko |
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Jason San Pedro |
Topak |
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Eruel Tongco |
Mando |
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Susan Africa |
Chayong |
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Gamaliel Viray |
Editor |
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Cita Astals |
Aling Mameng |
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Lucita Soriano |
Narding's Foster Mother |
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Ernie Zarate |
Narding's Foster Father |
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Joe Jardi |
Barangay Chairman (as Joe Hardy) |
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Elvira Manal |
Mrs. Soriano |
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Pilar Asuncion |
Aling Clara |
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Mae-ann Adonis |
Video Shop Attendant (as May Anne Ortega) |
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Marieta Cruz |
Video Shop Helper (as Marietta Cruz) |
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Freddie Ondra |
Rocky Gaston |
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Oscar Moran |
Kid Bulldog |
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Tony Tacorda |
Warden |
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Nonoy Arispe |
Boxing Referee |
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King Gutierrez |
Spade's Henchman |
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Max Laurel |
Spade's Henchman |
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Robert Miller |
Spade's Henchman |
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Rando Almanzor |
Spade's Henchman |
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Bernard Atienza |
Spade's Henchman |
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Leo Lazaro |
Spade's Henchman |
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Gary Israel |
Spade's Henchman |
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Andy Lora |
Spade's Henchman |
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William Dugil |
Spade's Henchman |
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Julian Alvaro |
Spade's Henchman |
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Rico Mariano |
Spade's Henchman |
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Jing Abalos |
Col. Marino's Man |
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Allan Garcia |
Col. Marino's Man |
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Jojo Algas |
Col. Marino's Man |
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Jack Falcis |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Marlon Del Rosario |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Richard Fuentebella |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Bong Falcis |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Jun Fuentebella |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Ernie David's Stuntmen |
Troy's Rival Gang |
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Romy Romulo |
Inmate |
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Buddy Salvador |
Inmate |
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Bert Garon |
Inmate |
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Jun Medrano |
Inmate |
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Bigtime Castillo |
Inmate (as Alfredo Castillo) |
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Lito Horda |
Boxing Judge |
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Mario Laversea |
Boxing Judge |
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Lito Yaves |
Boxing Judge |
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Allan Noble |
Prison Guard |
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Raul Dimaano |
Prison Guard |
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Emil Estrada |
Prison Guard (as Emilio Estrada) |
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Rey Tomenes |
Prison Guard |
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Jun Dela Paz |
Prison Guard |
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Ric Sanchez |
Prison Guard |
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Vic Belaro |
Policeman |
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Jun Rosales |
Policeman |
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Albert Garcia |
Policeman |
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Edgar Tedera |
Policeman |
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Atoy Frias |
Policeman (as Atoy Friaz) |
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Noel Sandoval |
Policeman |
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: |
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Edmund Cupcupin |
Felipe (uncredited) |
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FILM PRODUCER DEPARTMENT: |
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Jackie Y. Liu |
supervising producer |
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Lily Y. Monteverde |
executive producer |
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Simon C. Ongpin |
producer |
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Lita Santos |
line producer (as Lita A. Santos) |
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Malou N. Santos |
producer |
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Charo Santos-Concio |
executive producer |
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MUSICAL DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT: |
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Music By : |
Nonong Buencamino |
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CINEMATOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT: |
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Ricardo Remias |
director of photography |
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FILM EDITING DEPARTMENT: |
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Editing By: |
Joe Solo |
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PRODUCTION DESIGN DEPARTMENT: |
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Production Design By: |
Arnel Clemente |
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Noel Luna |
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ART DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT: |
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Art Direction By: |
Jojo Figueroa |
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MAKEUP DEPARTMENT: |
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Irene Macapagal |
makeup artist |
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PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT: |
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Allan Garcia |
production manager |
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Bibot Manding |
post-production manager |
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SECOND UNIT DIRECTOR OR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: |
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Roger Fuentebella |
associate director |
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ART DEPARTMENT: |
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Dino Sosas |
set man |
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Jun Victoria |
propsman |
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SOUND DEPARTMENT: |
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Mario Baguatan |
dubbing editor (as Ayo Baghuatan) |
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Jun Cabrales |
sound effects |
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Rudy Cabrales |
sound effects |
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Eric Cortez |
boom operator: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Louie Gimpayan |
soundman: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Ben Guillermo |
dubbing editor |
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Elmer Pangandangon |
dubbing utility (as Elmer Pangundayan) |
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Lucy Quinto |
dubbing supervisor |
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Ramon Reyes |
sound supervisor |
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SPECIAL EFFECTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Jordan Alvarez |
armorer |
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Joel White Bernabe |
assistant effectsman |
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Ricky Orellana |
special effectsman |
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Chito Torrente |
chief armorer |
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Dave Torrente |
armorer |
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Dexter Torrente |
special effects supervisor |
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Junjun Villanueva |
special effectsman |
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VISUAL EFFECTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Elmer Buencamino |
titles and opticals (as Elmer M. Buencamino) |
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STUNTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Dante Belen |
stunt driver |
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Roland Falcis |
fight director |
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Roger Fuentebella |
stunt driver |
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Totoy Magno |
stunt driver |
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Bobby Oreo |
stunt driver (as Bobby Orio) |
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Roger Santos |
stunt driver |
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CAMERA & ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT: |
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Boyet Agravante |
still photographer (as Boy Agravante) |
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Vic Anao |
associate cinematographer / second unit camera |
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Jose Batac Jr. |
associate cinematographer (as Joe Batac Jr.) |
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Pablo Bautista |
second unit camera |
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Jojo Bolano |
clapper: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 (as Jojo Bulano) |
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Jose Cortez |
grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Edmund Cupcupin |
associate cinematographer / second unit camera |
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Boy De Guia |
grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Abe Despa |
assistant camera: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Rowel Doña |
gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 (as Ruel Dona) |
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Rosendo Macol |
gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Cristopher Meralpis |
grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 (as Christopher Miralpis) |
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Ronnie Nadura |
gaffer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 (as Ranilo Nadura) |
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Artemio Ongleo |
second assistant camera: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 (as Temmie Ongleo) |
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Wagoner Ortiz |
best boy (as Wagooner Ortiz) |
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Redentor Padilla |
grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Allan Pangandoyon |
best boy |
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Warlie Papica |
still photographer |
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Joe Tutanes |
second unit camera |
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Danilo Uson |
best boy |
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Noel Yumang |
grip: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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COSTUME & WARDROBE DESIGN DEPARTMENT: |
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Dennis Luna |
wardrobe |
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EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT: |
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Isagani Celis |
assistant editor |
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Joselito Magistrado |
assistant editor (as Joselito Majistrado) |
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Michelle Pineda |
post-production coordinator |
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FILM LOCATION MANAGEMENT: |
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Islam Yahia |
locations scout (uncredited) |
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SCRIPT & CONTINUITY DEPARTMENT: |
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Katherine Carag |
continuity / script supervisor |
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: |
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Eugene Cortez |
unit driver: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Tony Cruz |
service driver |
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ADDITIONAL CREW: |
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Ding Achacoso |
technical services manager |
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Jessica Uy Aranas |
promo coordinator (as Jessica Arañas) |
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Arman Arguelles |
office staff (as Armand Arguelles) |
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Pabby Arzanan |
office staff |
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Joseph Bernardo |
field cashier |
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Elmer Buencamino |
assistant technical services manager (as Elmer M. Buencamino) |
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Toto Capiral |
technical services warehouseman |
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Via Crusis |
field cashier |
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Duns Dacanay |
security escort |
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Elia Dimayuga |
office staff (as Ella Dimayuga) |
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Gay Ace Domingo |
promo coordinator |
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Marlene Edillo |
office staff (as Merlyn Edillo) |
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Aris A. Endriga Jr. |
technical services assistant (as Aris Endriga) |
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Roy Endriga |
office staff |
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Tony Espinas |
office staff |
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Aida Espiritu |
production secretary |
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Malen Guerra |
production secretary |
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Dory Jacila |
office staff |
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Pia Lopezbaños |
publicity and promotions |
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Constancia Peralta |
office staff |
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Angie Pineda |
office staff |
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Michelle Pineda |
production assistant |
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Way Putian |
armorer (as Don Whey Putian) |
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Joe Rosario |
office staff |
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Rosie Sosas |
caterer: All Scope Cinema Unit 4 |
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Ricky Tacdeo |
schedule master |
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Leonardo Tecson |
technical services warehouseman (as Nards Tecson) |
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Veronica Teresa Vera |
production assistant (as Veronica Vera) / production secretary (as Veronica Vera) |
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Vibes Vivero |
security escort |
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