Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect (initially released as Men in Uniform) is a 2018 Filipino action film directed by Neal Tan. Based on the lives of five separate police officers stationed throughout the Philippines, the film stars Rommel Padilla, Jeric Raval, Empress Schuck, Rayver Cruz and Congressman Alfred Vargas.[3] It was produced by Pinoyflix Films and Active Media Events Production Co. to be an "advocacy film"[3] that portrays the police in a positive light,[4] with its premiere held on May 31, 2018, in Camp Crame. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's nationwide release was delayed until August 16, 2023.
| Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect | |
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| Directed by | Neal Tan |
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| Cinematography | Gilbert Obispo |
| Edited by | Gilbert Obispo |
| Music by | Jake Abella |
Production companies | Pinoyflix Films and Active Media Events Production Co. |
| Distributed by | Pinoyflix Films |
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Running time | 88 minutes[1][2] |
| Country | Philippines |
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Cast
edit- Rommel Padilla as PCol. David Aragon
- Jeric Raval as PCMS Conrado Baldemor
- Empress Schuck as PCpt. Melinda Mallari
- Rayver Cruz as PCpl. Jumeil Javier
- Alfred Vargas as PMaj. Rolando Ramos
- Rosanna Roces[5]
Release
editThe film first premiered as Men in Uniform on May 31, 2018, at the Multipurpose Hall of Camp Crame in Quezon City,[5] with a second premiere held on July 2, 2018, at the Francisco "Pacoy" Ortega Gym in San Fernando, La Union.[4]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's nationwide distribution was delayed for five years. The film was eventually given a third premiere (with the new title of Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect) at Cinema 2 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on August 14, 2023, with a nationwide theatrical release on August 16.[6] Philippine National Police Chief Benjamin C. Accorda, who assisted the filmmakers during production, gave Badge of Honor his endorsement.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Badge Of Honor (2023)". ClickTheCity. Surf Shop, Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ PINOYFLIX (July 31, 2023). "BADGE OF HONOR is suitable for all audiences..." Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
Running Time[:] 1hr. 28min. 0sec.
- ^ a b Torregoza, Hannah (March 2, 2018). "Alfred Vargas gives update on indie film incentives bill". Manila Bulletin. The Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
'It's an advocacy film about five police,' [Vargas] said.
- ^ a b Adriano, Leilanie (June 28, 2018). "'Men In Uniform' true-to-life police movie premieres July 2". PNA. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
The Active Media Events Production will present "Men in Uniform" at 3 p.m. on July 2 at the Ortega Gym in San Fernando City, La Union...
- ^ a b Custodio, Arlo (June 7, 2018). "'Heavyweight' Rosanna Roces cameos in advocacy film". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ PEP Troika (August 15, 2023). "'Barbie,' di pa rin natitinag sa No. 1; 'Badge of Honor,' nagbigay-pugay sa mga pulis" ['Barbie' still not yet budging from No. 1; 'Badge of Honor' honors the police]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
Inabot ng pandemic itong pelikulang Badge of Honor, kaya bukas pa lang nila ito isu-showing sa mga sinehan.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (August 16, 2023). "Showtime kakasuhan? YT channel ng Eat Bulaga, terminated na naman!" [Showtime to be sued? YT channel of Eat Bulaga, terminated once again!]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
Sabi ni direk JR, in-endorse pa raw ng PNP Chief PGen. Benjamin C. Acorda ang naturang pelikula at tumulong sa kanila nung sinu-shoot nila itong pelikula.