Birhen Ng Manaoag

NOTE: Move up in the observance of Holy Week (originally posted March 9, 2019).

Four people come together when they’re touched by the Blessed Mother in this uplifting drama. Working on a documentary about the miracles of the Virgin Mary, filmmaker Ana (Jodi Santamaria) meets disillusioned seminarian Paul. Along with terminally ill Linda (Joyce Jimenez) and pregnant teen Marie (Bianca King), the two discover roses blooming at the feet of the statue of the Virgin of Manaoag — reviving their spirits and renewing their faith.

Director: Ben Yalung
Writer: Christian Vallez (story and screenplay)
Stars: Jodi Sta. Maria, Eddie Garcia, Joyce Jimenez, Albert Martinez, Cherry Pie Picache, Jean Garcia, Bianca King, Ella Guevara, Paolo Paraiso, Marco Alcaraz, Ina Feleo, Matthew Hunt, Paul Salas, Alicia Alonzo, Renz Joyce Juan, Tony Mabesa, Dinky Doo Jr., Cloyd Robinson