THE FILM “2 Valid IDs,” starring Marietta “Pokwang” Subong, Joey Marquez, Meryll Soriano and Zaijian Jaranilla, has earned P100 million at the box office, according to its producers.
Word of mouth and a growing audience campaign helped power the movie, which made waves at the recent Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, and now has crossed the P100-million mark at the Philippine box office.
The independent film is now on its fourth week in cinemas.
“We didn’t have a big marketing budget, but we had something just as powerful: our audience and the cineaste community. The film’s strong reception at Cinemalaya gave us the momentum to reach a wider audience nationwide. We are grateful to the directors, creatives, film critics, and moviegoers who championed the film from the beginning, spread the word, and encouraged others to watch it. There was a real sense of unity around ‘2 Valid IDs’, and that made all the difference. Word of mouth has been instrumental in bringing the film to more cinemas and helping it reach the P100-million mark,” said executive producer Geo Lomuntad.
Directed by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, “2 Valid IDs” follows Sylvia, a poor provincial farmer who seeks financial assistance for her hospitalized husband, Ramon, only to encounter a bureaucratic roadblock: the requirement for two valid IDs.
At Cinemalaya 2026, “2 Valid IDs” won Best Actress for Subong, the Special Jury Prize, and the Audience Choice Award. (ABS-CBN News)
