Title: Ang Dalubhasa (lit.: The Expert)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Runtime: 1h 55m
Released: 26 January 2000
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Fernando Poe, Jr. (credited as Ronwaldo Reyes)
Writer: Fernando Poe, Jr. (credited as Ronwaldo Reyes) [story] • Pablo S. Gomez [screenplay] • Manny R. Buising (credited as Manny Buising) [screenplay]
Production Company: Millennium Cinema
Synopsis Review: Jaime de Guzman, a military neurosurgeon, survived a massacre at a judge's home that killed his wife, daughter, and the judge, as well as his family and associates. After recovering, Jaime sought revenge on the attackers, managed to eliminate most of them, and instead of killing their boss, Leonardo Salazar, captured him. During his recovery, Jaime grew closer to Menchu and his niece, Sheila. Unfortunately, Sheila was diagnosed with a brain tumour and Jaime was chosen to perform the surgery. Unfortunately, Sheila did not survive the operation, which led to strained relations between Menchu and Jaime.
Jaime left the comfort of his apartment and ventured to a local establishment, a bar, where he indulged in libations to excess. Unfortunately, this resulted in an unfortunate altercation with several people. But luck gave him luck when Elmer, a kind person, intervened and managed to get Jaime out of this precarious situation.
Jaime then visited the house of his acquaintance, Pekto, in the busy Tondo district of Manila. During this visit, fate orchestrated a meeting between Jaime and Connie, a dedicated community nurse stationed in the city. Notably, Connie was also Elmer's niece.
In the middle of their meeting, an unexpected event occurs. A fellow citizen suddenly suffered a heart attack. Surprisingly, Jaime, who demonstrated impressive first aid skills, quickly performed life-saving measures that amazed Connie. The gravity of the situation underscores the importance of Jaime's actions.
Additionally, it is worth noting that Julius, the brother of Sarge, holds a position of authority in the . More specifically, he takes on the role of the leader of the gang. This particular gang, known for its coercive tactics, regularly extorts a portion of the population's income. Of course, Jaime had a strong dislike for such practices and found them completely distasteful.
One day, Jaime violently stopped Julius during a physical altercation to teach him a valuable lesson. However, Julius stood his ground and quickly summoned his brother Sarge, who held a similar position to their town's police chief. Although Sarge tolerated his brother's transgressions, Jaime managed to immobilize him by dismantling his weapon while maintaining his aim. The audience, including Sarge and Julius, were amazed by this display of skills. It was a fateful day when Sarge changed for the better. His son suffered appendicitis and needed vital surgery, but the typhoon made transport to the hospital impossible. In this dire situation, Jaime stepped forward, operated successfully and ultimately saved Sarge's son. This heroic act spread among the townspeople, who were stunned and were able to discover Jaime's true identity as a military neurosurgeon.
At a meeting of Menchu, the doctors and their friends, including Dr. Romero, an unexpected scandal occurred. Dr Romero, in a very unusual way, confessed to everyone that he had poisoned Sheila after her tumour surgery. This shocking revelation was later published in a newspaper, allowing Jaime to witness it and establish his credibility.
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ACTOR |
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Fernando Poe Jr. |
Dr. Jaime de Guzman |
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Nanette Medved |
Connie |
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Maritoni Fernandez |
Menchu |
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Cris Villonco |
Sheila |
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Paquito Diaz |
Sarge |
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Ricardo Cepeda |
Dr. Willy Romero |
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Berting Labra |
Pekto |
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Bob Soler |
Ship's Captain |
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Romy Diaz |
Adyong Tulak |
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Zandro Zamora |
Elmer |
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Johnny Vicar |
Leonardo Salazar |
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Marco Polo Garcia |
Julius |
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Dindo Arroyo |
Paeng |
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Gerald Ejercito |
Gerry |
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R.G. Gutierrez |
R.G. |
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Bong Francisco |
Bong |
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Manjo Del Mundo |
Manjo |
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Nonoy De Guzman |
Noy |
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Mark Angelo Wilson |
Lito |
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Tony Carreon |
Menchu's Father |
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Marita Zobel |
Menchu's Father |
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Maita Sanchez |
Delia de Guzman |
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Cecile Buensuceso |
Catherine de Guzman |
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Bon Vibar |
Judge Dimayuga |
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Dedes Whitaker |
Lorena |
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Dante Castro |
Dr. Policarpio |
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Jessette Prospero |
Mrs. Dimayuga (as Jesette Rospero) |
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Naty Santiago |
Sheila's Yaya |
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Nanding Fernandez |
Retired Doctor |
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Bert Olivar |
Berto |
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Vic Varrion |
Ingkong |
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Eddie Tuazon |
Police |
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Leo Gamboa |
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Steve Alcarado |
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Tony Bernal |
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Rea Valle |
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Jimmy Reyes |
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Lily Bartolome |
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Rhey Roldan |
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Jaira Gomez |
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Tony Martinez |
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Tom Alvarez |
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Robert Miller |
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Bert Garon |
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Bert Vivar |
(as Bert Vibar) |
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Jun Milan |
(as Jun Melan) |
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Paul Vivo |
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Dardo De Oro |
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Mar Sacdalan |
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Andy Lora |
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Joe Estrada |
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Boy Mediavillo |
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Zernan Manahan |
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George Wendth |
(as George Wendt) |
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Dante Javier |
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Mon Esguerra |
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Oscar Yambao |
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Allan Garcia |
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Rey Valenzuela |
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Noel Sandoval |
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Rey Comia |
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Eric Navarro |
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Paul Michael |
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Pilar De Leon |
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Boy Diaz |
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Nato Tanchingco |
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: |
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Rudy Fernandez |
Ping Lacson (uncredited) |
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Produced by |
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Eric M. Cuatico |
producer |
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Jesse Ejercito |
executive producer (as Jesus M. Ejercito) |
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Jinggoy Estrada |
executive producer (as Jose Pimentel Ejercito) |
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Susan V. Tagle |
line producer |
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Roger Vivero |
supervising producer |
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Music by |
Jaime Fabregas |
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Cinematography by |
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Ver Reyes |
(as Ver P. Reyes) |
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Editing by |
Augusto Salvador |
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Production Design by |
Martin Masadao |
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Art Direction by |
Rolando Sacristia |
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Makeup Department |
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Tinay Manahan |
makeup artist |
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Beng Manio |
assistant makeup artist |
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Production Management |
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Boy Benoza |
production manager |
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Clemente Talimoro |
post-production manager |
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director |
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Tom Alvarez |
assistant director |
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Santiago Garcia |
associate director |
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Art Department |
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John Mascariñas |
propsman (as John Mascarinas) |
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Totoy Nepomuceno |
lay-out artist |
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Buboy Niez |
propsman |
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Sound Department |
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Aurel Claro Bilbao |
adr editor (as Aurel P. Bilbao) |
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Lamberto Casas Jr. |
foley editor (as Lamberto A. Casas Jr.) / sound effects editor (as Lamberto A. Casas Jr.) |
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Ross Diaz |
adr editor (as Ross B. Diaz) |
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Lito Dumale |
soundman |
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Arnel Francia |
adr editor (as Arnel S. Francia) |
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Josie Galvez |
dubbing supervisor |
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Arnel M. Labayo |
foley editor / sound effects editor |
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Ricardo Loresto Jr. |
adr editor (as Ricardo L. Loresto Jr.) |
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Arnedo C. Lucas |
audio consultant |
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Jun Martinez |
sound effects |
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Joel Masilungan |
dubbing supervisor (as Joel Masilongan) |
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Reggie Quindoyos |
adr editor |
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Arnold Reodica |
supervising audio engineer (as Arnold M. Reodica) |
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Angie Reyes |
foley editor (as Angelica A. Reyes) / sound effects editor (as Angelica A. Reyes) |
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Ramon Reyes |
sound mixer |
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Dante Samson |
boom operator: FPJ |
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Carmen Serafin |
dubbing supervisor |
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Addiss Tabong |
supervising audio engineer (as Addiss P. Tabong) |
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Alex Tomboc |
foley editor (as Alex J. Tomboc) / sound effects editor (as Alex J. Tomboc) |
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Mac Vasquez |
foley editor (as Maximo A. Vasquez III) / sound effects editor (as Maximo A. Vasquez III) |
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Special Effects by |
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Atoy Carlos |
armorer |
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Bobby Pineda |
special effects |
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Ruben Ros |
armorer |
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Stunts |
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Alas Stuntmen |
stunts |
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Thunder Stuntmen |
stunts |
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Camera and Electrical Department |
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Randy Cabigting |
video assist operator: FPJ |
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Rene Cajapay |
gaffer: FPJ |
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Danilo Cornejo |
camera lifter: FPJ |
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Edrin Dizon |
hmi operator: FPJ |
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Boy Dominguez |
second unit camera |
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Eugene Dumaran |
hmi operator: FPJ |
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Boy Estacio |
platform crew: FPJ |
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Jojo Fajardo |
hmi operator: FPJ |
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Boy Gonzales |
platform crew: FPJ |
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Edgar Lavarias |
assistant camera (as Egay Lavarias) |
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Vito Manlangit Jr. |
hmi operator: FPJ |
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Terencio Rabino |
generator operator: FPJ |
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Juanito Rilles |
electrician: FPJ |
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Junior Santos |
platform crew: FPJ |
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Costume and Wardrobe Department |
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Glen Antivola |
wardrobe |
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Mayette Navarro |
wardrobe |
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Editorial Department |
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Olan Agudo |
on-line trailer editor (as Olan M. Agudo) |
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Renewin Alano |
assistant avid editor |
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Medy Andina |
negative handler (as Medy M. Andina) |
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May Katherine G. Ariola |
project coordinator |
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Mirasol V. Bagas |
negative cutter (as Marisol V. Bagas) |
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Zaida Calado |
negative assembler |
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Evalyn Canapi |
negative handler (as Evalyn T. Canapi) |
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Frank Chico |
technical operations engineer (as Frank B. Chico) |
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Jun H. De Guzman |
dailies editor (as Jun De Guzman) |
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Uriah Dypuekeng |
technical operations engineer (as Uriah Y. Dypuekeng) |
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Jun Enriquez |
laboratory negative processing supervisor |
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Reggie Gulle |
associate editor |
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Rick Hawthorne |
negative processing consultant |
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Geoffrey A. Hernandez |
technical operations engineer |
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Zeejay Jacob |
on-line trailer editor (as Zeejay L. Jacob) |
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Sally Lalas |
negative cutter (as Salome C. Lalas) |
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Annabel W. Magalona |
negative cutter |
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Daye Moralita |
technical operations engineer (as Daye C. Moralita) |
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Jann S. Nagasangan |
project coordinator |
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Roberto Q. Nicolas |
telecine operator |
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Willy M. Palomo |
dailies editor (as Willy Palomo) |
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Mina Ramos |
negative cutter (as Mina B. Ramos) |
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Isabel A. Tagayona |
negative handler |
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Jose Ian Tan |
technical operations engineer (as Jose Ian P. Tan) |
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Esperanza Toladro |
negative assembler |
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Nar Umali |
technical operations engineer (as Nar M. Umali) |
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Melanie Valera |
on-line trailer editor (as Melanie V. Valera) |
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Transportation Department |
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Vito Manlangit Sr. |
unit driver: FPJ |
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Toybet Olivare |
unit driver: FPJ (as Toybet Olavere) |
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Domeng Samson |
unit driver: FPJ |
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Danny Talimoro |
unit driver: FPJ |
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Additional Crew |
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Roan Ano |
utility: FPJ |
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Canoy Buensuceso |
schedule master |
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Mediong Buensuceso |
field cashier |
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Donato Calizo |
crew: FPJ |
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Ronel Orillo |
utility: FPJ (as Rommel Orillo) |
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Ramon Ornedo |
utility: FPJ |
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Buddy Santos Jr. |
crew: FPJ (as Buddy Santos) |
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Peping Trinidad |
head crew: FPJ |
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Jobert Ursua |
utility: FPJ |
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