Gutsy Filipino starrers that will make you feel proudly Pinoy to binge-watch
So many titles, and so little time! Streaming platforms offer countless classics and current movies and series, making it overwhelming to decide what to watch in our limited free time. Where do you even begin?
To make the most of what’s out there, PLDT Home offers StreamTV for only P299 a month, giving you access to your favorite streaming apps. StreamTV is a device that lets you watch shows and movies, listen to music, and control your smart home devices. It features Android TV, two microphones, speakers, Google Assistant support, and Chromecast technology, allowing for hands-free control. With PLDT Home’s fast and reliable internet connection, you and your family can enjoy uninterrupted binge-watching.
Here are some of PLDT Home’s recommended titles that showcase high-quality production, clever writing, and thrilling moments, bringing pride to the Philippines in different ways. Add these to your watchlist!
On the Job on HBO GO
The neo-noir crime thriller On the Job, directed by Erik Matti, is chilling not only for its premise but also because it was allegedly inspired by a true story in the Philippine prison system. Written by Filipino-Japanese Michiko Yamamoto, this 2013 blockbuster tells the story of two prisoners who double as hitmen, temporarily freed to execute enemies of their client, military general Pacheco (Leo Martinez).
The movie offers a dark and swift descent into human inhumanity, featuring Joel Torre (Mario) and Gerald Anderson (Daniel) as prisoners who accept their roles to support their families. Joey Marquez (Acosta) and Piolo Pascual (Coronel) star as law enforcement officers.
Their lives intersect when the hitmen kill a drug lord and a woman named Linda. Linda’s husband reveals to Acosta that these killings were ordered by Pacheco, who is running for the Senate, and his congressman friend Manrique (Michael de Mesa).
The critically acclaimed film On the Job presents a tangled web of corruption and murder, culminating in a heartbreaking end.
K-Love on Viu
Watching a TV series that mirrors your life and love for Korean entertainment can be a delight. K-Love follows five millennials navigating life, love, career, loneliness, and friendship in Manila. The show stars Iza Calzado (Tish), Isabelle Daza (Sheila), Sue Ramirez (Val), Jake Cuenca (Jay), and Gabby Padila (Fran).
The friends meet weekly to watch their favorite K-dramas, revealing their struggles and joys. In the pilot episode, Tish feels pressured to marry due to her ticking biological clock, showcasing the group’s varied personalities: competitive, positive, restless, funny, perfectionist, insecure, and hopeful.
A standout moment is Episode 7, where Fran and Val sneak into a VIP tent at K-pop idol Jin Ho’s exclusive fan meet. Across two seasons and 18 episodes (available on Viu), we see the characters’ nuances as they face ethical dilemmas, revealing their strengths and vulnerabilities. Issues like risking friendships for relationships, self-confidence, and breakups feel very real.
Escape Plan: The Extractors on Lionsgate Play
Asian representation in Hollywood is no longer a rarity, making it fun to spot Pinoy actors in streaming content. One you might not know is part Filipino is Dave Bautista. His film Escape Plan: The Extractors from the franchise is currently on Lionsgate Play. Bautista stars alongside Sylvester Stallone, Devon Sawa, and 50 Cent.
Bautista plays Trent DeRosa, who assists Stallone’s character Ray Breslin in rescuing a kidnap victim. A Hong Kong tech mogul’s daughter and her entourage are abducted, and Breslin’s team, along with her former bodyguard, are hired to rescue them from a top-secret black site.
DeRosa and Breslin discover the heiress is held in a prison compound in Latvia, prompting them and Breslin’s girlfriend Abigail to travel there. The film features thrilling action sequences typical of Stallone and Bautista films.
AVC 2024 on Pilipinas Live
top sports leagues in the Philippines, as well as tournaments featuring Philippine national teams and other beloved sports.
Volleyball fans can relive the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup 2024 on the Pilipinas Live app. The women’s tournament was held in Manila from May 22 to 29, with 10 teams competing, including the Philippines. Matches were at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum and streamed live. Alas Pilipinas, the Philippine national women’s team, won bronze, Kazakhstan took silver, and Vietnam claimed gold. The men’s tournament took place in Manama, Bahrain, from June 2 to 9, with the Philippine men’s team finishing 10th.
Watch all these and more on your favorite streaming apps for free when you purchase a StreamTV device until June 30, 2024. Enjoy 4 months of Lionsgate Play, 3 months of HBO GO, 3 months of Viu, 1 month of CignalPlay, and 1 month of Pilipinas Live with your purchase. Visit pldthome.com/streamtv to know more.