Celso Ad Castillo , 1943-2012

NEWSFLASH :  Veteran director Celso Ad Castillo has passed away at the age of 69. Castillo, who directed the films “Burlesk Queen” and “Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara,” died Monday at 1:45 a.m. Castillo’s brother John said the director had been battling a disease for some time now. Castillo’s family plans to bring his remains to their home in Siniloan, Laguna. The director also helped establish the careers of several actors and actresses including Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos-Recto.– Report from ANC and Dexter Ganibe, dzMM