'Malvar: The Fight Continues') is an upcoming Filipino biographical war film directed by Jose "Kaka" Balagtas and written by Ed Samson.
After Rodrigo Duterte became President of the Philippines in 2016 and favored a more independent foreign policy for the country, Villegas was encouraged to proceed with his plans, with Pacquiao cast as Malvar by mid-2019.
Though shooting was intended to take place in Batangas, the eruption of Taal Volcano in the province forced the production to move to Bulacan.
[4] The full cast was presented at the Great Eastern Hotel's Aberdeen Court in Quezon City on December 22, 2019, with Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in attendance.
[16] According to Michael Balaguer of the online news site Diaryong Tagalog, shooting locations will be moved from Batangas to the municipalities of Plaridel and Pandi in Bulacan due to the January 2020 eruption of Taal Volcano.