“Matagal-tagal na ring panahon na namahinga ang mga action movies, kaya itong Bato ay isang malaking pagkakataon na maibalik natin ang ganing klase ng pelikula sa ating bansa.”Īnd he’s just hoping that movie audiences will give the film a chance, not for whatever the bashers are throwing at it as a political propaganda, but as a movie that deals with the struggles of one personality to rise and become the person that he thinks he could be among his fellow men.īato is screening in theaters nationwide.ĭOT announces winners of tourism campaign contractsĪs the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes 2019 with many changes, one thing remains the same: it will always be “more fun.” Padilla is also hopeful that Bato will push for the revivification of the Pinoy action movies.
“At lahat ng ito ay dahil sa kanyang pagpupunyagi.” “Isa itong kwento ng isang ‘Cinderella man’ dahil naiangat nya ang kanyang sarili mula sa kahirapan n’ung siya na musmos pa lamang,” the actor said. He said, the life of Bato is inspiring and should be seen by many Filipinos here and abroad. Padilla, after being presented with the offer to star in the movie and after going through the screenplay based on the life of the former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, was easily won to be on board the project.
This movie also stars Beauty Gonzales, Alvin Anson, Archie Alemania, Chanel Morales, Efren Reyes, Gardo Verzoza, Gina Alajar, Jess Mendoza, Joko Diaz, Jun Hidalgo, Kiko Estrada, Kiko Matos, Manuel Chua, Marx Topacio, Menggie Cobarrubias, Mon Confiado, Polo Ravales, and Ricky Davao. That says Padilla, which eventually made him understand his deeper purpose in life. It also shows that De la Rosa or Bato is just like any other human, struggling with doubts that confused him before finally realizing that his choice to be a policeman is not just choosing a profession, but answering a deeper calling to make a difference, such as to make people’s live safe. It also shows his hard work, ideals, and principles, and the constant struggle of a policeman, such as having to face life-changing decisions that could affect many lives including those of innocent ones.