(SPOT.ph) Buwan ng Wika celebrations are often limited to when you were a student and everyone in school had to participate. Now, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is letting you celebrate August in a different way.
From August 16 to 22, all cinemas will be exclusively screening only Filipino films in over 700 movie screens nationwide. From off-beat romances to heart-stopping dramas and thrillers, here are the 12 local movies that will be part of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella
Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana
Stars: Bela Padilla and JC Santos
Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B
Directed by: Prime Cruz
Stars: Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario
AWOL
Directed by: Enzo Williams
Stars: Gerald Anderson and Dianne Medina
Bar Boys
Directed by: Kip Oebanda
Stars: Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Kean Cipriano, and Enzo Pineda
Birdshot
Directed by: Mikhael Red
Stars: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino
Hamog
Directed by: Ralston Jover
Stars: Zaijan Jaranilla, Teri Malvar, and Sam Quintana
Paglipay
Directed by: Zig Dulay
Stars: Garry Cabalic, Anna Luna, and Joan dela Cruz
Patay Na Si Hesus
Directed by: Victor Villanueva
Stars: Jaclyn Jose, Chai Fonacier, and Melda Montanez
Pauwi Na
Directed by: Paolo Villaluna
Stars: Bembol Roco, Cherry Pie Picache, and Meryll Soriano
Salvage
Directed by: Sherad Sanchez
Stars: JC De Vera and Jessy Mendiola
Star Na Si Van Damme Stallone
Directed by: Randolph Longjas
Stars: Candy Pangilinan, Paolo Pingol, and Jadford Dilanco
Triptiko
Directed by: Miguel Franco Michelena
Stars: Kylie Padilla, Kean Cipriano, Albie Casino, and Joseph Marco
For ticket prices and the full screening schedule, log on to Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino's official Facebook page.