Aguila

Directed by: Eddie Romero

(1980)

I have never seen anyone who starred on a lot of films until I browsed through Fernando Poe, Jr.'s list of films. His films are not just of pure entertainment but also depict the political, social, and economic conditions of the country which of course, entail a lot of action scenes because FPJ is FPJ. His films would not be complete without those scenes. My mom used to tell me that she and her siblings sometimes watch FPJ when they were still little while shooting the film since it's just near their home. I've never been a fan of oldies movies but hey, this one's a classic (not to mention that it was led by FPJ himself).

The three-and-a-half-hour film is entirely about the life of Daniel Aguila. The movie begins in a scene where the Aguila clan is celebrating the birthday of Daniel Aguila, who happens to be missing for a long time during that event. The story was being reiterated by his wife, Salvacion Llamas de Aguila. One of Daniel's son tried to look for him in Mindanao, hoping that he would be able to find his father. Family ties and relationships was also evident in the film, most especially the relationship of Daniel's son with his aunt, Isabel, and the relationship of Isabel to her stepfather, Simeon. 

Preserving the dignity of one person is necessary to get the trust of the very few. Just like in politics, if one person values his/her dignity, he/she would most probably gain a lot of supporters and gain the trust of the general public. Standing for what you believe is right and moral is a must for every leader. A leader should be not self-centered; he/she should always put others first since that is the reason why they are there in the first place.

Being a good person is not about having wealth or power. It is about making others realize that we are all interrelated and therefore we should all act together towards achieving success. It is about harnessing your own potentials in order to make yourself grow. It is about gaining the respect and trust of others.

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Movie poster taken from:

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