The Philippines’ longest-running comedy/gag show Bubble Gang turns 17 today. And in celebration of its anniversary, the show will deviate from its usual multi-segmented format as it airs tonight, and

instead feature five short comedy films, directed by renowned Filipino independent film directors, namely Soxie Topacio, Topel Lee, Dante “Ga” Nico Garcia, and Marlon Rivera, plus the show’s own director Uro dela Cruz.

“Sampal,” written by Chito Francisco and directed by Soxie Topacio, tells the story of Janessa (Diego Llorico), who since childhood has been treated badly by his family with slaps on the face—thus the title, Sampal.

“Deadspot,” written by Henry Maceda and directed by Topel Lee, where Michael V. and Gwen Zamora play the role of a couple who enjoys going to dark places to make out.

“Tres Y Locos,” written by Roel Raval and directed by Bubble Gang director Uro dela Cruz, is a semi-musical featuring a famous singing trio from the North. For every performance, the trio, comprised of Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania and Betong Sumaya, find inspiration in the Ilocano delicacy “tupig.”

“Kabiyak,” written by Caesar Cosme and directed by Marlon Rivera, stars Michael V., Maureen Larrazabal and Jackie Rice with the rest of the Bubble Gang cast members. “Kabiyak” is the story of two women—a legal wife and a mistress—fighting for custody over the remains of a man they both loved. Maureen Larrazabal and Jackie Rice figure in this hilarious catfight.

“Bakit Tinawag Na Neneng Baket si Neneng B?,” written by Mon Roco and directed by Dante Garcia (Ploning), tells the back story of how “Neneng B,” the character popularized by Sam Pinto in the well-loved Bubble Gang segment “Pick-up Lines,” got her name
 This hilarious back-to-back-to-back movie marathon in airs tonight after Coffee Prince on GMA-7.