Robin Padilla deserves the Best Actor 2014 for these years Metro Manila Film  Festival for his role portrayal for the revered Philippine great hero  Andres Bonifacio in the self title film dedicated to the plebeian  " Bonifacio " " Ang Unang Pangulo".

Timely when the Philippines on its annual calendar of festivities , when Christmas is celebrated with high color. One of the most anticipated events of the year is the staging of Metro Manila Film Festival now on its 40th year in the making. People accustomed of seeing worthy movie, plus an invitational press conferences, move premiere night, the annual Metro Manil Film Festival float parade with the Movie Stars  along Roxas Blvd, aside from the traditional Misa de Gallo, Childrens carolling, Christmas Parties, Exchange gifts , Christmas tree lightings , orchards lighted with christmas lights.

Robin Padilla coming from the clan of illustrious , noble family from the land of Bicolandia could be traced back with great ancestors from the " Friars" whom the historical narratives of the Philippine have imbued with complicated relationships. For during the 300 years of Spanish colonisation of the nation brought both bad and good memories.Its the " Friars" who's mandate is to spread the good news whilst the "sword" of the Empire Kingdom of Spain , mandates is to laid out a structural political structure in the newly colonised  Philippines. However when  the two best mandates collides when both goes to both sides. Sometimes overlapping functions create a disharmony instead of hegemony.

The best gift of the movie to the Filipino movie audience on this Christmas 2014 , is the gift of wisdom in relation to historical enlightenment  which cast doubt of who really deserved to be called the "first president of the Philippines" after Spain relinquish  its supreme imperial power over the Islands to Philippines . Wither it is Andres Bonifacio a revolutionary from Tondo or Emilio Aguinaldo military man from Kawit Cavite?

Would the movie would lead to amicable settlement of reconciliation between the camp of historians , fanactics of both sides ? or would still instigate a further forum of discussions , and research ?

The movie , cast no doubt of political tone since , the lead role of  Andres Bonifacio is being played by the distant relative himself Mr. Robin Padilla.

" What motivates Robin Padilla to accept the role , of Andres Bonifacio a hero type cast as poor , traitor is my question to one of the Philippine Pillars of Theater acting , Mr. Miguel Faustman who himself a Castillian . Mr. Miguel Faustman who happens to be an ardent supporter of the movie , was one of the guest in the Movie Premiere of the said " Bonifacio " "  Ang Unang Pangulo", which was unveiled to the full pact SM Shoe Mart Cinema , SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City . The theater actor is  one also of the cast , played the role of the very strict "Friar".

Mr. Miguel Faustman answered to me honestly," I have even encountered the real live Emilio Aguinaldo on his old age in the Philippine high society  circle event", this movie deserves to be understood for its has something to do with Philippine historical narratives. The movie will bring out the best on the acting ability of Robin Padilla.

Indeed, upon seeing with the movie I believe the movie is perfect good for Robin Padilla to be nominated not just for Philippine Best Actor for this year Metro Manila Film Festival but for the first Philippine Oscar Award for Holywood Best Foreign Films category.

Moroever , the movie will remind each Filipino for further introspection regarding their historical past and let them decide for themselves what is the truth .

To quote Mrs. Bernardita Reyes Churchill , founder, president of the Philippine Historical Society on her calmly academician concerns on her " being moderator " engagement in one of the high profile Historical Forum held at University of Asia and Pacific  a year ago. " This is my advice to teachers and hero fanatics in the Philippines , not to contextualize what ever that is historically written on history books. Because its written though with aid of all out research , teaching history should have a leeway of creative space intended for those little doubt.

Anyway a gratitude for the Emperial Kingdom of Spain for bringing Christianity to the homeland of Philippines . After all, with out them who are we to celebrate Christmas after all. We will will not have the quizo de bola, misa de gallo, christmas tree, christmas lechon, puto bongbong, aroz caldo, noche buena,especially the " christmas party on every offices ", nor we will not know "Jesus Christ" any way with out them.

The essence of the movie , is Andres Bonifacio" is ultimately the first President of the Republic of the Philippines by virtue of being the first who " revolt in Spain by tearing the community tax receipt " which culminates further to bloody revolt .

But still its up to you guys who really should wear the crown of the first President of the Republic of the Philippines.Please watch the movie for you to be enlighten too.

Robin Padilla would like to give thanks for the presence of the Philippine Movie Royalty , attending the Premiere night of the Bonifacio  Ang Unang Presidente . Multi Awarded movie actor and director Mr. Eddie Garcia and Nora Aunor. Including in the cast is Danielle Padilla , Jericho Rosales as Dr. Jose Rizal, Kuya Manzano, Miguel Faustman, Ms. Vina Morales as Gregory de Jesus.

Philippines Christmas is ultimately the best.


SM Mall of Asia - tribute to Christmas is an all out buffet during the opening of the Christmas season by lighting the giant indoor Christmas tree.

CCP- Cultural Centre of the Philippines combines a performance ballet with the " blessing mass".

Star City - all out 24/7 operations to accommodate  children riders .

Makati Hope Christian School Fellowship - raffled off Samsung TV for its annual christmas party.

Edsa Shrine - all out  misa de gallo with anticipated mass .

Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!