WATCH: Generals ‘Emilio Aguinaldo,’ ‘Gregorio del Pilar’ hold Independence Day march

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Paulo Avelino and the rest of the cast of his upcoming movie "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" stole the spotlight at the Independence Day celebrations being held at the Quirino Grandstand.

Wearing their costumes as General Gregorio del Pilar and Emilio Aguinaldo, Paulo and co-actor Mon Confiado paraded at the celebration, riding their respective horses.

TBA Studios, the production outfit behind new historical drama “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,” has announced on May 2 that the film is finally coming to theaters on September 5.

The highly-anticipated follow up to the box office hit “Heneral Luna” showcases the comeback of “Heneral Luna” characters such as Apolinario Mabini and Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo with Epy Quizon and Mon Confiado reprising their roles. New faces are also introduced like Remedios Nable Jose played by Gwen Zamora, one of the known sweethearts of Gen. Del Pilar.

“Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” stars Avelino as the “Hero of Tirad Pass” and one of the youngest generals during Philippine American War. It also stars Carlo Aquino, Arron Villaflor, Alvin Anson and Empress Schuck, among many others. 

The film is directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by TBA Studios, Artikulo Uno Productions, and Globe Studios.