19 Jun 1998
The Celebration
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a shocking secret.
Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan
To anyone who has been whipped as a child...To every mother who had to suffer in silence... This picture is dedicated.
Because his mother is too poor to feed her young children, Empoy is sent to work for his exploitative and cruel aunt.
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Niño Muhlach 
Snooky Serna 
Alicia Alonzo 
Armida Siguion-Reyna Rosa Aguirre 
Lorli Villanueva Rodel Naval Allan Muhlach Sibyl Santiago
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