It is hard to come up with a list of best Filipino movies of all time, as the Filipino audience have different preference when it comes to film genre.

Based on the criteria set by critics, dramatic movies would automatically dominate the list of best films.  However, the more popular movies in the Philippines are obviously the action movies and comedy films.

On historical significance and their lasting impression, the list of best movies of all time should include the following.

Dalagang Bukid (1919) directed by Jose Nepomuceno

Genghis Khan (1950) by Manuel Conde

Anak ng Bulkan (1959) by Emamanuel Rojas

Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (1973) by Celso Ad Castillo

Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) Lino Brocka

Maynila, Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) by Lino Brocka

Insiang (1976) Lino Brocka

Nunal sa Tubig (1976) by Ishmael Bernal

Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo (1976) by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara

Asiong Aksaya (1977) by F.H. Constantino

Pagputi ng Uwak, Pagitim ng Tagak (1978) by Celso Ad. Castillo

Ang Panday (1980) by Ronwaldo Reyes

Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1980) by Eddie Romero

Kastilyong Buhangin (1980)  by Mario O'Hara

Kisapmata (1981) by Mike de Leon

Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1982) by Eddie Nicart

Oro Plata Mata (1982) by Peque Gallaga

Himala (1982) by Ishmael Bernal

Moral (1982) by Marilou Diaz Abaya

Ora Pronobis (1989) by Lino Brocka

Bayani (1992) by Raymond Red

Sakay (1993) by Raymond Red

Jose Rizal (1998) by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Bayaning Third World (1999) by Mike de Leon

Tanging Yaman (2002) by Laurice Guillen

Magnifico (2003) by Maryo De los Reyes

But based on ticket sales, the 20 highest grossing Filipino movies as of June 2010 are the following:

You Changed My Life produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films in 2009, with P230.4 million in total earnings;

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat produced by Star Cinema in 2008 with P197 million;

Sukob produced by Star Cinema in 2006 with P186.4 million;

Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo produced by Star Cinema in 2006 with P186 million;

A Very Special Love produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films in 2008 with P179.6 million;

Ang Tanging Ina produced by Star Cinema in 2003 with P178.8 million;

Anak produced by Star Cinema in 2000 with P159.3 million;

One More Chance produced by Star Cinema in 2007 with P152.8 million;

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo produced by Star Cinema in 2007 with P150 million;

Miss You Like Crazy produced by Star Cinema in 2010 with P143.3 million;

Caregiver produced by Star Cinema in 2008 with P139.5 million;

A Love Story produced by Star Cinema in 2007 with P139.3 million;

In My Life produced by Star Cinema in 2009 with P137.4 million;

Jose Rizal produced by GMA Films in 1998 with P136.7 million;

For the First Time produced by Star Cinema in 2008 with P133.9 million