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'Heneral Luna,'  'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' to return to cinemas on Independence Day

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<p>MANILA -- In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day,  the historical biopics “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” are set to return to cinemas this June 12.</p><p>Produced by TBA Studios and directed by Jerrold Tarog, the two award-winning films, which chronicle the heroic lives of Filipino generals Antonio Luna and Gregorio del Pilar, captivated audiences with their gripping storytelling, powerful performances, and patriotic spirit. </p><p>&quot;Heneral Luna&quot; starring John Arcilla as General Antonio Luna hit Philippine cinemas in 2015, while “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” starring actor Paulo Avelino as Gregorio del Pilar, was released in theaters in 2018.</p><p>The two epics are the first two installments of TBA Studios&#x27; cinematic “Bayaniverse,” a series of films based on Philippine history.</p><p>Filipinos now have the chance to revisit the two films before the much-anticipated final chapter, “Quezon,” arrives in theaters later this year.</p><p>Below are the participating cinemas where “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” will be shown on June 12 only:</p><p>●    Robinsons Galleria Ortigas</p><p>●    Robinsons Manila</p><p>●    Robinsons Antipolo</p><p>●    Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinemas</p><p>●    Fishermall Quezon City</p><p>●    Fishermall Malabon</p><p>●    Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall</p><div><br/></div><p>June 12–15:</p><p>●    SM Cinema North EDSA</p><p>●    SM Cinema Mall of Asia</p><p>●    SM Cinema Fairview</p><div><br/></div><p>Ticket prices start at Php 150 in select cinemas.</p><p>Currently, TBA Studios is filming &quot;Quezon&quot; with actor Jericho Rosales as the late Manuel L. Quezon, a Filipino lawyer and soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. It will highlight his tumultuous presidential campaign against then-President Emilio Aguinaldo. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/18/jericho-rosales-to-star-in-historical-biopic-quezon-1216" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jericho Rosales to star in historical biopic &#x27;Quezon&#x27;</a></div><p>Also part of the movie is &quot;Game of Thrones&quot; actor Iain Glen, and local actors Mon Confiado (Emilio Aguinaldo), Benjamin Alves (younger Quezon), Romnick Sarmenta (Sergio Osmeña), JC Santos (Manuel Roxas), Karylle (Aurora Quezon) and Cris Villanueva (older Joven Hernando, the only fictional character in the film series).</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/17/-game-of-thrones-actor-iain-glen-joins-quezon-film-1234" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&#x27;Game of Thrones&#x27; actor Iain Glen joins &#x27;Quezon&#x27; film</a></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ZhzodQ--ZU?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0unXy6J6xM?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bTIfj64pIuQ?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G2bAqnNINqA?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, the historical biopics 'Heneral Luna' and 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' are set to return to cinemas this June 12.</p>

In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, the historical biopics 'Heneral Luna' and 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' are set to return to cinemas this June 12.

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'Heneral Luna,' 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' to return to cinemas on Independence Day

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Published June 09, 2025 03:23 PM PHT

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