01x10 - Pressing Matter

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Section 3.

You did not come
here alone, did you?

There's that other
participant, Tristan Bangkat.

I don't know him.

My mom lives here.

I came to visit her.

But I'm still your mom.

I can't help but be bothered by
what's been happening to you.

I'm always on your side, Lin.

I heard sh*t went down, bro.

Tell me more.

I was caught but
I didn't go to jail.

We have nothing
more to talk about.

As you know, the National
College Entrance Test is upon us.

Every Filipino student on their
senior year is expected to take the NCET.

Oh, Tristan.

You need to prepare
for this exam, okay?

Mrs. Bangkat, didn't
Tristan tell you?

Will I be suspended, ma'am?

Suspended?

No!

Ma'am, just a moment.

I'm begging you.

The universities declared
that all STIC results,

from that round are
automatically invalid.

Bank, what's this?

What's going on?

Are we here to talk about
what happened at STIC?

I saw the news too.

We don't have any information about that.

Anyway, we're good, Lin.

No one's coming after us anymore.

No reruns, no retakes.

That's the clients' problem now.

And our dads found out
about the STIC tests, but

they're not calling the cops.

That's how it is.

Because if they're decent
parents, they'll protect you.

But Lin,

we're not here to talk about STIC.

We need your help.

We have a new plan.

What's the plan?

The National College Entrance Test.

NCET?

NCET.

There will be more clients,

Because the whole Philippines
will be taking that test.

I don't believe this.

We're just through with
what happened in the STIC.

Bank, you already got caught.

The news already leaked.

So we're really going to repeat all that?

For what?

For ten million pesos.

Ten million pesos each.

Damn!

Ten million?

Wow, Lin!

STIC and NCET are different.

There's only one
timezone in the Philippines

and a single schedule for all the students.

Your plan is impossible, Bank.

We won't be taking it
with the other test takers.

We'll get the test exam first.

Before the exam date.

Lin, Banky's plan is solid.

I think this will work.

- This is easy.
- No.

I already said this before.

I'm done.

If you need money, why don't
you use my share from STIC?

You can split that.

Sis, that's not enough.

You know, Pat and I,

we could use that
money to start over again.

And just be free.

Finally.

And twenty million?

I mean for the both of us.

That...

That would change our lives!

Come on, Lin.

Haven't we learned from the STIC?

Even at school?

Grace,

what we're doing is a crime.

Please,

don't include me in your plans anymore.

I'm done with cheating.

Lin.

Wait, there's something you need to know.

In compliance with our school regulations,

I'm sorry to disappoint you, Ma'am, but

Tristan Bangkat,

you are expelled effective today.

I'm expelled.

It's already on my permanent
records the expulsion and cheating.

I can't go to med school anymore.

I have no hope left, I won't
become a doctor anymore.

Why didn't you tell me this right away?

We met, didn't we?

I could've done something, Bank.

There's nothing more we can do, Lin.

It hurts, yes.

But I accept it now,
that this is as far as I go.

That's why I need the NCET.

If I'm not going to
become a doctor anymore,

I need the money for
my future and for Mom.

That's my only way, Lin.

But it's up to you.

While you can still study in Australia.

You still have a choice.

But me,

I have no choice left, Lin.

If I help all of you with the NCET,

are you sure this is the last?

Promise, Lin.

This is the last one.

Yes, sis.

This is the last one.

After this,

no more cheating.

We just have to do this,

together.

Okay.

Let's do this.

One last time.

Hello, Mom?

Lin!

Hi, Lin!

I'm so happy we
were able to talk again.

But sorry, okay?

I was only able to call now because
so many things are happening.

But I got your message.

And thank you, thank you.

And I'm happy because

you've decided that you'll study here.

Yay!

And Lin, I still have
to get the place ready.

I also need to know what
documents you need to submit.

So, well, I just want you to know
that it's not just us who are happy,

everyone's excited, especially Carson.

Oh Lin, what? What's wrong?

Oh, have you talked to your dad already?

What did he say?

That's it, Mom.

I haven't had the
chance to talk to dad.

I'm just waiting for the perfect time.

Oh, that's okay.

We're not in a rush, right?

What's important is that
you talk to your dad first,

then we'll plan, right?

All right mom.

I'm also thinking about...

Vin!

Hey Vin, is that you?

No, no. It's okay.
Just talk.

It's fine.

Oh no Vin, don't.

Sit beside Lin.

Let's talk now.

Let's talk like a family.

Come here, Dad.

Thank you, Nona.

Did I understand correctly? It's like...

our Lin has already decided.

That's right.

We need to talk first
because of course we need

to know what you're going to say.

Because I don't want this to
cause any misunderstanding.

You know that.

No need, we're mature people—
what matters is Lin's future.

Right, right.

Thank you, Dad.

Mom.

My mind hasn't changed but

I would like to move the date.

I'll leave next month.

I'll just stay here with
Dad for his birthday.

No problem, Lin.

Don't worry about that.

Um, Vin, thank you.

Thank you because...

you gave me this chance
to be a mother to Lin again.

Thank you so much.

Okay, bye mom.

I love you.

See you soon.

Thank you, Dad.

Love you.

Love you.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Oh, you're just in time.

Here's some freshly cooked

Banana fritters.

Please eat.

I hope you guys enjoy.

Do you even eat Banana fritters?

Oh, yeah.

No, no, no.

Thank you, Tito Choi.

Actually, this is my favorite.

Hey, Choi!

I didn't know you have a
nice and English-speaking niece.

Gosh, that's basic.

Look at our faces.

It runs in the blood, right?

Yeah, whatever you say.

She's something else.

Go ahead, Lin.

Just eat.

Don't be shy, okay?

Please.

Thank you.

You know, This is where
I also order

food packs for my employees.

Beside being good cooks,
they're also affordable.

Thank you.

Thank you very much too, for
touring us around your printing press.

Good thing you're not busy today.

No problem with that.

At least, I can help
with your research, right?

Anything for my niece, Grace.

Right?

The timing is actually perfect
because in a few weeks,

we're going to be extremely busy here.

Because of the NCET.

Really?

We've long been

a government-accredited printing partner.

So we take on

the big print jobs when
the NPO can't handle them.

Huh?

- Really?
- Actually,

we're behind schedule because
they only gave us two weeks lead time.

What will happen then?

NCET is on Monday.

Oh, no.

No problem with that.

If we finish in the early
hours right before the exams,

it can still reach the testing sites.

So, we're good.

Don't worry about it.

Good day, boss.

May I speak with you
even if just for a moment?

My goodness, Fidel.

Can't you see I have visitors?

Can it be later?

Now is really the right time.

Because whenever I go up
to your office, you're not there.

And then, when you are in
the office, I need to go home.

Let's talk over there.

Excuse me, girls.

What now, Fidel?

Huh?

Another advance?

Sorry, boss.

You still haven't paid for last time.

Oh no, Fidel, don't do anything stupid.

Huh? You still have so
many mistakes in your work.

Sorry, boss.

I really need the money right now.

But that script was from before.

Isn't there anything else?

We all need money here.

Tito Choi is furious.

I've never seen him like that before.

Yeah.

He's scary when he's angry.

What's wrong with you?

Hon, this is the admin, right?

Yeah. Mhmm.

Why?

What are you drawing?

Hon, stop!

Don't! It's cute, right?

Excuse me, can you do that later?

Please?

Lin,

can you just chill?

Can't we have fun?

Do you think, Pat,

that I still have time to enjoy
what we're doing right now?

Just a reminder, okay?

This isn't like before where
I'll just give the answers.

What we're doing is a crime.

We're going to steal documents.

One small mistake and
for sure, we'll end up in jail.

Okay.

According to Tito Choi,

the clients' information
is important to them.

They signed an NDA to make sure
that everything is strictly confidential.

Also, documents for
printing aren't sent by email.

To avoid online spread and at
the same time, prevent hacking.

So, scrap the fact that we
can get the soft copy.

Printing is ongoing

which means we only have
a few days to prepare a plan.

The earliest we can get the
documents is the day before the exam.

Also, CCTV cameras are everywhere.

Even if we get them, they'll
have strong evidence against us.

The chance is low.

But it's not zero, right?

We just really need to plan carefully.

But we also prepared for the STIC.

But you still got caught.

I was the only one caught.

But it didn't ruin the plan, right?

The clients still received
what they needed,

the answers, and they passed.

So if we managed before,

we can do more now.

Fine.

I'll walk you through the
main process of printing

so we're all in-sync.

Okay?

These are the five main processes.

One, sampling.

Actual printing.

Quality assurance.

Packaging.

And dispatch.

Keep this in mind, guys,
because this is where we'll look for

the possible window to
get a copy of the exam,

okay?

Okay, run it, teacher Lin.

Okay.

At the sampling stage,

this is where they print samples to
check if the color and formatting are okay.

But if there's a problem at
this stage, they then adjust the

color plate to the
correct color and format.

Once they adjust the color plate,

they then proceed to the next
step which is actual printing.

Now, once the documents
are printed, they then imprint

a barcode for each and every single copy

so they can trace it if
a copy goes missing.

After that,

they bring all the printed copies
to the QA and packaging room.

All the good copies,
go straight to packaging.

But all the damaged
copies, even if readable,

if there's misalignment or even a small
error, they're disposed of immediately.

Now, if the documents are confidential,

they run them through
shredding before disposal.

Around here.

Now guys, please take note

that they record the barcode numbers
of the copies they shred for tracing.

And finally, in the QA and packaging room,

there's a connecting
door to the dispatch room.

So once all of the documents
are packed and sealed,

they then proceed to the final
stage which is dispatch for delivery.

Got it?

Did you know we can get
a full copy at sampling, right?

I've thought of that.

But Tito Choi said, printing is ongoing.

So all the samples have been thrown away.

The window where we
can get a copy of the exam

is before it's packed and delivered.

Around here.

But security's really tight.

They're super strict, right?

They're so strict that even
if there's just a slight error

and it's still readable, it's discarded.

Maybe we can get a damaged
copy before it's shredded.

That would also be the safest
copy because it can't be traced.

But we just need someone
inside who will work for us.

Right.

I like that.

We should look for someone we can pay.

Ma'am, Sir...

you've ordered so much.

Please take some.

Please eat.

Go ahead, kuys.

We're still full.
That's all for you.

All of this mine?

Ma'am Grace, maybe

you'll hang me after
feeding me this much?

No, Kuya Fidel.

It's a work opportunity.

Work?

I have work but okay.

What, what job is that?

Can you help us get a copy
of the NCET exam paper?

Wait sir, okay?

It seems...

It seems difficult, that
thing you're asking because

first, it's dangerous.

Second, if Boss catches me,

I'll be in trouble.

You know, Ma'am,

he's still pissed at me.

Maybe—

Even if we pay you 100,000?

One?

One hundred thousand?

The offer can still increase depending
on your involvement in our plan.

So, are you G?

Not that it matters, but,

where will you get that much money?

As per request, you
already have 800 clients.

Thanks to me.

Just make sure they get 280 over 300.

Because that's what I promised them.

Thank you, Ms. Maya.

Did you also bring their IDs?

Wait.

What are the IDs for?

What will you do with them?

Because they asked me,
and I don't know what to answer.

Aren't they entitled to
know that as clients?

With all due respect, Ms. Maya,
but we can't disclose that information

for the safety of everyone involved.

But I can ensure you that we can
inform the clients once their IDs are done.

So secretive.

Well, okay, for my client's safety.

I won't give this to you either.

Wait a moment,

we need their IDs.

Because that's where we'll
put the answers for the exam.

How?

When we found out

the IDs are the only thing that
you can bring into the exam room,

given that NCET and pencils
are provided on the day.

Yes.

This is their precautionary measure
after what happened at STIC.

Nice!

Game changer.

Anyways,

since only IDs can be
brought into the exam room,

the answers— we printed
on the barcode sticker.

and the number will represent
the answer on the exam.

Can we get them?

Actually, I just realized.

My involvement is actually vital here.

I'm thinking of

raising my cut?

Instead of just 5 percent,
make it 10 percent.

Is that okay?

Wait.

It seems like there are too many demands.

Isn't that unfair to us?

Unfair?

You have clients because of me
Is it still unfair?

So,

do we have a deal?

Okay.

We'll give you your 10 percent.

But you'll hire the people...

who will get their IDs at the testing sites

so they won't take them from us,

they won't take them from you either.

Fine.

I'll take care of that.

I'll just message you the bank details.

Thank you, Ms. Maya.

He's an hour late.

Are you sure he's made up his mind?

Yeah.

He said he was G.

Can you just chill?

So impatient.

Maybe he's stuck in traffic.

Pat, how sure are you

that he'll agree to help us with our plan?

Well, money talks.

I offered him 300k.

But he's actually gonna
help us to the heist.

He has a child too,
so I think he'll go for it.

Yeah, if you saw his reaction, guys,

from that reaction, he's for
sure gonna take the money.

He badly needs it.

Well,

desperate measure calls
for desperate actions.

He needs the money for his family.

Like you.

Maybe they're just trying to survive.

You know, I get your point.

But I don't think survival is an
excuse to do something wrong.

Because whatever your reason,

if you're wrong,

you're wrong.

Right?

Sir.

It's about time.

Hi, kuya.

Speaking of the devil. Sup, Kuya Fidel?

Here's Bank, by the way.

- Lin.
- Sir.

Ma'am.

Lin.

Sorry I'm late.

But,

let me clarify again,

the reason I accepted this

is because I really need
money for my child's insulin.

Because Boss Choi, even though
I've worked for him for a long time,

he's stingy.

They never increased my salary there.

So the money I have left,

that little amount,

I used it to gamble. But,

bad luck, I always lose.

But okay.

For my child, I'll gamble here.

That's my guy.

Well, don't worry, Kuya Fidel.

We're not gonna judge you.

Thanks.

Okay.

Alright.

So, here's the plan I thought of.

While printing is happening,

Kuya Fidel will casually
go to the QA room.

He'll get the test
paper's damaged copy,

then you'll send it to us.

I can't be the one to take
the test paper out because

we get body-checked
when leaving the factory.

I'll get caught for that.

What if you just use your phone instead,

take photos of the test
papers, then send them to us.

Cellphones, sir, and all kinds of cameras

are surrendered to the guard. So,

that's a no-go, Sir.

Yeah, Bank.

I already mentioned this before.

They're checked at the entrance.

So we need to get a phone inside
without going through the entrance.

What if through food delivery?

Lin,

remember the woman selling
maruya at the food stall we ate at?

Ah, yes.

Tito Choi said,

they usually order food packs there.

Perfect timing.

We'll put the phone inside the food packs

and then mark them so
you can spot them easily.

Is that okay?

Sir, that's risky because this area,

as far as I recall, has...

one to four CCTVs.

It's really risky, Sir.

We need a power outage
so the CCTVs won't work.

Unless the printing press has a generator.

They don't have a generator there.

There!

Perfect.

Power outage is the way.

When there's no power,
you stop operation.

No CCTV, complete darkness.

No one will see you taking
pictures of the test papers.

Yeah.

Bro, I think that's the plan.

Ah, that's not possible either, Sir.

Because when there's a brownout...

everyone is sent out of the factory.

Only Boss Choi is allowed in.

We'd just come back later,

when the power's back, so it's
unlikely I can get in while it's dark.

Figure something out, bro.

Oh no, Sir.

It's not part of our agreement
that I would lose my job.

Also, I don't even know what
you'll ask me to photograph.

I might mess up later.

If so,

one of us must pretend to
be an electrician to get inside.

And he's the one who will
send the test papers to us.

Me?

Why me? Why not you?

What are you?

Why me?

Why us?

Lin and I will be taking the exam, right.

So we're already waiting by the van.

- Bro.
- It's unlikely

for Grace to pretend to be an electrician?

Bro, I don't want that.

I'm not the right person for it.

Yeah, you talk to me as
a client, but not like that.

I'm not even a f*cking
electrician. What would I do there?

Messing with wires?
I'll look like an idiot!

Then you'll expect me
to bring you the

damaged test papers?!

Okay, fine.

We'll hire a real electrician.

But you still have to be the
one to send the test papers to us.

Wait, Bank.

Are you sure?

Isn't it too dangerous if we
add more people to our plan?

Guys, can we even trust them?

Lin.

They're just outsiders like Maya's crew.

It's not personal so the risk is lower.

Besides,

we have no other way.

We really need someone to fix the
power while Pat is in the QA room.

So, do you know any
electrician who can be bribed?

My nanny's brother is an electrician.

We can trust him.

Hon.

Are you okay with me going in?

Well, of course it's not okay with me
but we don't have any other choice.

Hon, please, do it for us.

Pat,

there won't be a problem.

We'll plan this carefully.

This whole thing, this is the panel.

These two are the circuit breakers.

Then these are the power cables.

Just remember these basics so when
they ask you, you know something.

So Kuya Fidel,

once you get the phone,

make a way to cause a power outage.

Short circuit, can you do it?

Possible, sir.

But the problem is,

before you reach the breaker,
you have to pass through the admin.

But,

I think I can figure out a way.

Okay.

When the power goes out,

pretend to call an electrician.

Okay, sir.

And that's when you go in, Pat.

You go with the real electrician.

Kuya Fidel will meet
you, hand you the phone.

And you, Kuya Fidel,
you'll just leave right away.

And Pat,

the real electrician will be
left in the electrical room.

He'll pretend to fix the power.

And you, Pat, go to the QA room.

Use all that time to

photograph and send
us every single test paper.

And when you're done,

you can signal him to
actually fix the power again.

Are you serious?

That's a long route, see?

Then make a way!

Go to the restroom or whatever.

Actually, Sir, that's right.

Because from here...

going toward the parking area, there's...

there's a restroom here.

You can go through there.

Also, Sir, from up there,

there's a small window.

It overlooks the QA.

Wait, what about the phones?

He'll be caught by the guard at the exit.

The phone needs to be hidden
in a place that's really not obvious.

Everything inside must be wiped clean.

Sir, in— in the restroom,

there's a drain with a cover.

You can hide the cellphone there.

There.

Pat.

before you return to the electrical
room, make sure you pass by there, okay?

Don't forget.

Okay.

And you, Grace,

you need to tell the electrician,

that before he restores the power,

Pat must be in the electrical room, okay?

And when everything
is done, and Pat is out,

we all go together to your warehouse.

There we'll print all the QR stickers.

And we must send them,

so we can deliver to
all the clients their IDs

before seven in the morning, understand?

Pat.

This depends on you.

Can you do it?

Yeah, I got it.

Good.

If you have no more questions,

that's our plan.

Okay, thank you.

Hey, Faye.

I just got off the
electrician. He's good to go.

Though,

I thought he was going to back out but
it turns out he just wanted a higher rate.

Okay.

Are you sure you're okay, sis?

Yeah.

I'm okay.

Maybe I'm just worried.

So many people involved.

Maybe we need a plan B.

Yeah.

I agree with you.

Is there another way?

So Pat doesn't have to go back in?

I know, Pat.

This is kind of,

weird to do.

I've been there before.

I even got caught.

As much as I wanna have another plan,

there really isn't one.

This is it.

We have no choice.

We need to do this so we don't
go back to our miserable lives.

And me?

I don't want to go
back to my old life

buried in debt and a
broken washing machine.

My life was ruined since I got expelled.

I have no future, Pat.

This is the only way I see to recover.

As for me,

what I want is to stop
being controlled by my dad.

But,

I thought if there's one stage
in our plan that can go wrong,

let's back out.

Let’s not risk it anymore.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

Though,

with Bank,

I don't know.

Backing out doesn't
seem like an option for him.

Come on, let’s do one last regroup.

Grace, Lin, last regroup.

Yeah.

So here’s what will happen.

At 10pm, Kuya Fidel will start his shift.

Sir, just checking.

Yes.

Before 12 midnight,

the food packs should already be delivered
for the employees’ midnight break.

How’s it going?

All good.

We already placed the
phone in the food pack.

The utility will bring it in now.

Okay.

I hope you weren’t recognized.

And once the food is inside,

Kuya Fidel needs to find his food
pack with the label chicken adobo...

- Papi.
- ...with no egg.

Mine’s a special order.

Chicken adobo labeled no egg.

- No egg.
- No egg?

- Okay.
- Doesn’t look like it’s here, bro.

Hey.

You guys aren’t eating mine, right?

No way, this one has egg.

Oh, this is pork adobo.

You’re such a mess,
we’re already eating here.

- Where is it?
- "Chicken adobo with no egg."

Fidel,

I think this is yours.

Here.

This one’s special.

Hey, Fidel.

Come here.

Sir, eat.

Fix the plate over there.

Your guy didn’t fix the plate over there.

Sir, dinner break.

Can I please eat first?

Later.

Fix it over there.

It’s like they’re not feeding you.

This greedy b*stard.

Hurry!

Yes, sir, I’ll follow.

Right now.

Come with me.

Don’t let anyone touch—

Hey, no one touches this.

Whoever does, dies.

Okay, fine!

Like you’re the boss here!

Before 1:00 a.m.,

we should already receive a text
from Kuya Fidel that he has the phone.

- Grace,
- Mmm?

where’s the electrician?

He’s on his way.

He said he’s almost here.

Okay.

Pat,

get ready.

Papi, where’s the food I set aside?

I don’t know.

Maybe it was thrown out into the trash.

And by 12:30, their break should be over.

Here, the color plates are ready.

So, the brownout needs
to happen by this time.

Why isn’t it happening yet?

What happened?

He need to cut the power out by now.

Bank, the electrician’s here.

Where the hell is it?

What the hell is happening?

Everything’s ruined!

It’s still not done?!

Bank.

We’re still on the initial step,

but the plan isn’t being followed—

Wait!

Wait!

It doesn’t matter if
Kuya Fidel doesn’t text.

What matters is that he kills the power.

Let’s wait.

Can Kuya Fidel really pull this off?

I’m out of time.

What now, Bank?

Looks like it’s not
happening, it’s almost 1:00 a.m.!

There’s still one minute.

- Oh, thank god.
- Yes!

The power is off.

Pat,

in 15 minutes you’ll go in.

Kuya Fidel will pretend to
be calling for an electrician.

After 15 minutes of brownout,

Pat will go in together with the real
electrician we hired for the building.

Alright, take care.

Sir, let’s check your stuff.

Oh boy, you’re drenched in sweat.

Ah.

Ah, yes boss,

our vehicle’s aircon is broken.

Is that so?

And boss, I really sweat a lot.

Alright.

Please leave your cellphones here.

Okay.

Please work quickly.

We’re chasing a deadline.

Okay.

Ah boss, may I use the
restroom? I really need to pee.

Oh, Fidel, why are you still here?

Boss, I’ll accompany him to the restroom.

I really need to pee too.

Go on, take him to the restroom.

Then,

head outside.

Thank you, boss.

Quickly.

Thank you, boss.

Come with me.

Okay, boss.

Come here.

It smells bad here.

Why did you bring me here, bro?

What happened?

Because...

the cellphone,

is missing.

The cellphone,

- is missing.
- Huh?

Bank, can we
still pull this off?

Almost 2:00 AM now but Pat
still hasn't sent anything.

Yeah, Bank.

Lord, we are totally
blind out here.

And I'm so worried for Pat.

We don't have time left.

If they can't manage to
take pictures of the exam paper,

I'll just do it myself and
I'll figure a way to get them.

Bank!

Why is there an
electrician here?

Sorry, but Boss
Choi asked me to say

that you're not needed now.

Wait, I'll call Choi.

Sorry Miss, it's not my fault.

I'm just doing my job.

What the hell?
What are you doing?

The person with you still
hasn't shown up. Where is he?

Check the CCTV monitor.

We just need to
look for something.