"Ang Tanging Ama" is not approved title for Erap's movie

If former president Joseph Estrada is doing a movie with Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas under the direction of Wenn Deramas to be screened on the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival, it means one thing --- the opposition leader won't be eligible to run for presidency this 2010.

Erap met with Star Cinema boss Malou Santos to discuss the upcoming film last April 14. Erap outlined his conditions for the comedy film with Ms. Ai-Ai. He wants it to be titled "Ang Tanging Ama". The former president also wants his role to be close to the barangay, a sort of "masa", and his broken English be also portrayed.

But according to insiders, the title as suggested is not approved because this is already reserved for Willie Revillame.

Even if Erap will tease in a forthcoming athritis medicine TVC that he’s running, the new automated election rules will not allow him. Deadline for filing of candidacy will be in November, 2009. Ban of movies by running candidates take effect immediately.

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