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What began as a quest for justice nearly two decades ago has now become one of the most celebrated stories in Philippine cinema.JL Burgos’ “Alipato at Muog,” a documentary detailing his search for his brother, farmer-activist Jonas Burgos, who was allegedly abducted by military agents, earned the “Best Film” award at the 48th Gawad Urian.Apart from the top prize, it also won the “Best Documentary” and “Best Editing” categories.“Ang journey ng pelikulang to ay katulad ng paghanap kay Jonas. years and years. Unfortunately, ang paghanap kay Jonas ay wala pa ring happy ending. ” Burgos said in an interview after the ceremony held in De La Salle University in Manila, on Saturday. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/10/11/cinemalaya-review-open-endings-child-no-82-1024">Cinemalaya review: ‘Open Endings’, ‘Child No. 82’</a></div>Burgos said the film’s journey mirrored their search for truth—difficult but unyielding. Once restricted by an X rating that limited the screenings, “Alipato at Muog” now carries their voice louder than ever after gaining recognition from award giving-bodies.The documentary film was also recognized as “Best Picture” at the FAMAS Awards. “May mga lumapit na gusto tumulong,” he said. “We the hope it will also help us with more leads… Ang kwento ni Jonas ay nagpapatuloy. Ang panawagan namin ay na heighten.”The night’s other top recognition, the Natatanging Gawad Urian, or Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to veteran actor Dante Rivero.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/10/10/-for-friday-9-am-cinemalaya-review-cinemartyrs-paglilitis-0900">Cinemalaya review: &#x27;Cinemartyrs&#x27;, &#x27;Paglilitis&#x27;</a></div><div>FULL LIST OF WINNERS:</div>BEST FILM Alipato at Muog (Pulang Langgam Media Productions)BEST DIRECTION Tumandok — Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay and Richard Jeroui Salvadico BEST SCREENPLAY Tumandok — Arden Rod Condez and Arlie Sweet SumagaysayBEST ACTRESS Arisa Nakano — Kono BashoBEST ACTOR Dennis Trillo — Green BonesBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Kakki Teodoro— Isang HimalaBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Felipe Ganancial — Tumandok BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Green Bones— Marxie Maolen FadulBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Kono Basho— Dan VillegasBEST EDITING Alipato at Muog — JL BurgosBEST MUSIC Tumandok — Paulo Almaden, The Ati People of Kabarangkalan and Nagpana, BEST SOUND The Hearing — Jannina Mikaela Minglanilla and Michaela DocenaBEST SHORT FILM Bisan Abo Wala BilinBEST DOCUMENTARY Alipato at Muog — JL Burgos

What began as a quest for justice nearly two decades ago has now become one of the most celebrated stories in Philippine cinema.

What began as a quest for justice nearly two decades ago has now become one of the most celebrated stories in Philippine cinema.

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‘Alipato at Muog’ hailed Best Film at 48th Gawad Urian

Anna Cerezo,

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Published October 11, 2025 08:43 PM PHT

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