An Associated Press article likewise details a different version of the story. According to Oliver Teves who wrote the article, the run started as a stunt to promote "Hubad na Bayani", a film that depicted oppressed plantation workers. Similar to the account by "Oble", the film was banned by Marcos. Similarly, the Internet Movie Database lists "Hubad na Bayani" as 1977 film directed by Robert Arevalo. It reportedly won the 1978 Gawad Urian Awards for best picture, best production design and best screenplay.