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Reyma Deveza

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<p>MANILA -- Comedian Empoy Marquez is set to headline a new action-comedy film titled &quot;Batang Paco,&quot; which also stars Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and veteran actor Mon Confiado. </p><p>Under the direction of Rechie del Carmen, the upcoming movie is set to hit cinemas on February 18.</p><p>This was confirmed by Marquez and producer MiVida Productions, Inc., through a social media post as it released a teaser of the film.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTpQYmuDfeB/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A23832596.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A3519986.5%2C%22le%22%3A3519993.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="688" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&quot;Batang Paco,&quot; follows the story of Paco, a compassionate and cowardly tattoo artist, who is thrust into a life-threatening mission after his young daughter is stolen by a powerful criminal syndicate.</p><p>“Hindi perpekto si Paco pero gagawin niya ang lahat para sa anak niya,” shared Marquez.</p><p>The film, written by Gina Marissa Tagasa, also stars Ynez Veneracion, Kim Rodriguez, Richard Quan, Alma Concepcion, Patricia Javier, Lara Morena, Cassy Lavarias, and Chichi Rita.</p><p>Through social media updates, Confiado and delas Alas also promoted the film &quot;Batang Paco,&quot; which is the first movie project of MiVida Productions, Inc.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTq3xlZk_C7/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A23919759.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A3519986.5%2C%22le%22%3A3519993.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1059" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“This film defines what MiVida stands for — stories with heart, courage, and soul,” said Ana Abiera Del Moral of MiVida.</p><p>At its core, &quot;Batang Paco&quot; is a family drama about love in all of its manifestations, combining comedy, action, romance, and emotion to create an experience for families, Pinoy cinema fans, and regular viewers.</p><p>Ultimately, &quot;it demonstrates that love, particularly parental love, can transform even the most unlikely individual into a selfless hero.  </p><p>“‘Batang Paco’ is just the beginning for MiVida,” the producer ended.   -- <strong><em>with a report from Josh Mercado</em></strong></p>

<p>Comedian Empoy Marquez is set to headline a new action-comedy film titled "Batang Paco," which also stars Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and veteran actor Mon Confiado.</p>

Comedian Empoy Marquez is set to headline a new action-comedy film titled "Batang Paco," which also stars Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and veteran actor Mon Confiado.

Empoy, Ai Ai delas Alas, Mon Confiado star in new film 'Batang Paco'

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Empoy, Ai Ai delas Alas, Mon Confiado star in new film 'Batang Paco'

Reyma Deveza,

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Published January 20, 2026 02:48 PM PHT

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