I still remember that Manunuri member Mario Hernando cited the following as 1987's best films during his segment on GMA 7's Movie Magazine: Balweg (directed by Butch Perez), Get Victor Corpuz,The Rebel Soldier (whose director I cant recall now), Sparrow Unit (by Ben Yalung), Tagos ng Dugo (by Maryo J. delos Reyes), Tatlong Ina,Isang Anak (by Mario O'Hara).
The critics' reason for not giving awards that year was due to "lack of deserving winners". Does it mean that the above-mentioned films, recognised by a bonafide MPP member, are not good enough? Not to mention the individual achievements in acting (the performances of Ms. Santos and company), screenplay, and cinematography and other technical aspects.