Rica Arevalo

ICU Bed #7

Rica Arevalo

Eddie Garcia, Angel Aquino

Lolo Joseph, the stubborn and loud-mouthed patriarch, whose illness tears his two daughters Cely and Beth to make a decision whether to end or prolong his life.

Ganap na Babae

Rica Arevalo, Sarah Roxas

Boots Anson-Roa, Mercedes Cabral

A woman (Mercedes Cabral) shares her story as a prostitute in front of the camera. A survivor, she looks back at her life as a mother. Milagros (Sue Prado) and Elena (Jam Pérez) are sisters tilling “camote” (sweet potato) in a dry land. Poverty provokes Elena to migrate as a mail-order bride in Japan while Milagros stays to take care of the family. Eos (Boots Anson Roa) is a widow who falls in love with a younger man, Rodrigo (Rome Mallari). They try to make the relationship work amidst the pressure of their family and the society.

Tataya The Ivatan Boat

Rica Arevalo, Gary Mariano

A look inside the Batanes traditional boat and how the Ivatans preserve their custom of constructing their tataya (boat).

Vahay The Ivatan House

Rica Arevalo

A look inside the Batanes traditional house and how the Ivatans preserve their custom of constructing their vahay (house).