Maratabat: Pride and Honor

Maratabat: Pride and Honor is a 2014 Filipino crime drama film written and directed by Arlyn dela Cruz in her feature directorial debut. About a feud between two Muslim clans in Mindanao and the aftermath of the massacre of journalists, the film stars Ping Medina and Julio Diaz as the two leaders of the clans, alongside Elizabeth Oropesa, Kristoffer King, Richard Quan and Chanel La Torre.

Cast

 * Ping Medina as Ronwaldo Mahardika
 * Julio Diaz as Governor Salvador Abubakar
 * Elizabeth Oropesa as Bai Esperanza
 * Kristoffer King
 * Richard Quan
 * Chanel La Torre as Stella
 * Shyr Valdez
 * Alvin Fortuna
 * Carlo Cruz
 * Leon Miguel as Fredo
 * Joel Saracho
 * Amante Pulido
 * Bobby Tamayo
 * Zyrus Imperial
 * Alexander Josello Ascano V
 * Aileen Intia
 * Janzhed Lerr Negrite
 * Marco Salvador
 * Ace Vidal
 * Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Production
Arlyn dela Cruz, a journalist by profession, marked her feature directorial debut with Maratabat, which she partially based on the Maguindanao massacre in 2009.

Though actor Ping Medina was initially offered the role of the antagonist (later given to Kristoffer King), dela Cruz instead offered him the lead role of Ronwaldo Mahardika upon speaking to him, with the actor stating that "[t]his was the first time I've been scared shitless to play a role." The role of Ronwaldo was previously offered to Derek Ramsay, who had to decline early on due to scheduling conflicts. The role of Stella was also previously offered to Kris Aquino, who expressed support for the film but had to also decline due to her busy schedule.

Lawyer Persida Acosta, chief of the Public Attorney's Office, appears in a cameo role in the film for free, stating that she did it as "part of my public service and advocacy".

Release
The film was first released in a few local theaters on December 17, 2014, as a "New Wave" entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.