Adolfo Alix Jr.’s much-antipicated political thriller “Whistleblower” is the opening film of the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival on March 15 at Resorts World Manila.

Nine competition feature films will be shown in Shang Cineplex, Greenhills Theater Mall, Gateway Cineplex, Eastwood Mall, Resorts World Manila, Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metro East and Festival Mall. The fest will run until March 22.

READ MORE: Guide to CineFilipino Film Festival 2016

“Whistleblower” topbills Nora Aunor, Angelica Panganiban and Cherry Pie Picache – together on-screen for the first time. The film is about the interconnected lives of three women who had to deal with choices for themselves, for their family and for the truth in spite of corruption and greed.

Regular run of “Whistleblower” starts April 6 in local theaters.