Agusan Marsh Diaries (2011)
A travelogue documentary about the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Top billed cast
- Gaby Dela MercedHerself - Host
- Jurgenne PrimaveraHerself - Host (as Dr. Jurgenne Honculada-Primavera)
- Ferdinand Amante Jr.Himself - Butuan City Mayor
- Vincent FortunHimself - Butuan Global Forum (as Atty. Vincent Fortun)
- Ana Maria GunayHerself - PAWD-DENR Technical Staff
- Emily TevesHerself - DENR-PENRO Forester
- Remy ReyesHimself - Datu Kaningbailan
- Roselyn TahilHerself - Tuklas Katutubo Sector President
- Maritess BabantoHerself - Tuklas Katutubo Secretary
- Daniel CuarterosHimself - Brgy. Poblacion Kagawad
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