Lapu-Lapu
A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.
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Director: William Mayo
Actors: Dante Rivero, Ian Veneracion, Jeric Raval, Jess Lapid Jr., Joyce Jimenez, Julio Díaz, Lito Lapid, Mark Lapid, Roi Vinzon, Vic Vargas
Country: Philippines
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