‘2 Valid ID’s’ hits P100 million in box office

MANILA —  The film “2 Valid IDs,” starring Marietta “Pokwang” Subong, Joey Marquez, Meryll Soriano and Zaijian Jaranilla, has earned P100 million at the box office, according to its producers.

According to a press release, word of mouth and a growing audience campaign helped power the movie, which made waves at the recent Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, and now has crossed the P100-million mark at the Philippine box office.

The independent film is now on its fourth week in cinemas.

“We didn’t have a big marketing budget, but we had something just as powerful: our audience and the cineaste community. The film’s strong reception at Cinemalaya gave us the momentum to reach a wider audience nationwide. We are grateful to the directors, creatives, film critics, and moviegoers who championed the film from the beginning, spread the word, and encouraged others to watch it. There was a real sense of unity around ‘2 Valid IDs’, and that made all the difference. Word of mouth has been instrumental in bringing the film to more cinemas and helping it reach the P100-million mark,” says executive producer Geo Lomuntad.

Asuncion-Dagñalan sees the film’s growing reach as an opportunity to bring greater attention to issues that affect everyday Filipinos and encourage conversations that could lead to change.

“We made this film because we wanted to tell a story that many Filipinos could relate to. To see it resonate with audiences and even reach conversations within government offices means so much to us. We believe films can do more than entertain. They can open eyes, encourage dialogue, and hopefully inspire meaningful change.”

Directed by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, “2 Valid IDs” follows Sylvia, a poor provincial farmer who seeks financial assistance for her hospitalized husband, Ramon, only to encounter a bureaucratic roadblock: the requirement for two valid IDs.

The film written by Abet Pagdagdagan Raz, and executive produced by Geo Lomuntad, the film has reportedly attracted strong audiences throughout its theatrical run, with several screenings selling out.  

At Cinemalaya 2026, “2 Valid IDs” won Best Actress for Subong, the Special Jury Prize, and the Audience Choice Award.