sex scenes were shot for the "manananggal": the character of cenon masturbating and sex between the characters of cenon and cholo barretto. cenon's portrayal in the film is considered as her first "mature" role and was initially hesitant to do the scenes. she considered the masturbation scene as easier to make since she was alone compared with her scene with barretto. the two scenes were shot a day each and the production staff - the camera and lighting crew involved in the scenes were all women.