Veteran Director Francis “Jun” Posadas Passes Away at 76

Renowned Filipino filmmaker Francis “Jun” Posadas passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the age of 76. His daughter, Susan Kelly Posadas, confirmed that her father collapsed around 8:30 A.M. while selling items—only to be rushed to Our Lady of Pillar Hospital in Imus, Cavite, where he was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts failed .

As of now, no details have been released regarding the wake or funeral arrangements .

A Storied Career Spanning Decades

Posadas began his directing career in the 1970s, steadily building a reputation for action-packed and dramatic storytelling. Throughout his illustrious career, he collaborated with some of the biggest names in Philippine cinema, including Eddie Garcia, Ace Vergel, Robin Padilla, Cesar Montano, Maricel Soriano, Ronnie Ricketts, Ian Veneracion, Alice Dixson, and Diana Zubiri Peoples Taliba.

Among these, his frequent collaborator was Eddie Garcia. Their joint filmography includes titles such as:

Emong Salvacion

Ako ang Batas: General Karingal

Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo

Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay

Mayor Cesar Climaco

Posadas also made his mark directing “sexy films”—a genre that flourished in the 1980s. Notable titles include G.I. Baby, Tag-init, Nagpuputik ang Langit, Akin Ka Ngayong Gabi, Gawin sa Dilim, Nang Maulit ang Minsan, and Apoy. These movies helped bring to prominence stars like Lampel Cojuangco, Cherrie Madrigal, Amanda Amores, Bobby Benitez, Franco Madrigal, Lala Montelibano, and the late George Estregan .

Highlights from an Extensive Filmography

Francis “Jun” Posadas directed a wide range of films, from gripping true-to-life narratives to action thrillers and dramatic stories. Key films from his repertoire include:

Babayaran Mo ng Dugo (1989): A gritty action film featuring Jestoni Alarcon and Rita Avila, based on a novel by Ofelia Concepcion Wikipedia.

Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo (1992): A biographical action film starring Eddie Garcia as police chief Gaudencio “Boy” Cordora. The film earned awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress at the Manila Film Festival Wikipedia.

Ako ang Batas – Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990): Featuring Eddie Garcia as Gen. Tomas Karingal, based on the life of the Quezon City Police District chief; it was an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival Wikipedia.

Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka (1990): An action drama starring Cesar Montano, Rita Avila, and John Regala Wikipedia.

Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect (2014): A modern action film starring E.R. Estregan and Sam Pinto, which served as a remake tribute to the late Fernando Poe Jr. and was featured in the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Wikipedia.

Beyond these, his filmography included Sex Scandal (2003), Tag-init, Nagpuputik ang Langit (1987), Itlog (2002), Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan (1994), Kaulayaw (2002), Gawin sa Dilim 2 (2000), Bayarán (2003), and more IMDb+1.

Legacy and Industry Impact

Even in his later years, Posadas remained active and engaged. In 2023, he worked on a true-to-life documentary film entitled Kuya: The Mayor Edwin Jubahib Story. He expressed admiration for the younger generation of filmmakers and embraced emerging platforms—streaming services, school audio visuals, and alternative venues—to continue creating despite shifts in the industry Peoples Taliba.

Renowned actor Richard Quan praised Posadas’s collaborative approach on set: “Direk Jun lets you give your own take… He listens,” noting how open the director was to actor input Peoples Taliba.

Remembering a Filipino Filmmaking Pillar

Francis “Jun” Posadas’s passing marks the end of a rich chapter in Philippine cinema. With a career spanning nearly five decades, he skillfully navigated genres—from vintage action flicks and serious biographical portrayals to provocative sexy films and grassroots documentaries.

Though his presence is silenced, his legacy lives on through the adrenaline-charged fight scenes, heartfelt stories, and the generations of artists he inspired.

May he rest in peace.