Rene Villanueva (1954-2007)

just receive this info via email and also via a blog post.  I didn't know that he composed the theme song for Batibot and did one of my favorite movie, and  for screenplay of Kamagong. Goodbye Mr. Rene.


Rene Villanueva

image from Usapang Komiks 

from Email
Our beloved writer friend Rene Villanueva has passed away last dec. 3
You can visit his wake at Sanctuarium in Araneta Corner Quezon Avenue
until dec.7. He will be laid on Dec. 8 at UP Diliman (Fairies Garden).
His famous works as writer include Batibot, May Isang Sundalo, Asawa,
Kaaway sa Sulod, The Bomb, Watawat, "Botong" (Carlos Francisco Life
Story), Tiktipaklong ,Ibong Adarna and more. please pass. thanks

Doods J.
Cineaste moderator