i think the copycat syndrome manifests itself more on TV than on filipino films...
nevertheless, recent filipino movies are focused on the masses' likes (dislikes?): fantasy, drama, and the never-ending corniness of cheesy comedy flicks (woah, was that three C's in a row?)...
i wish that filipino directors would shift from popularity & sales to really quality work... i mean, think about it... they tell us, "tangkilikin po natin ang mga pelikulang pinoy", when in fact, there's nothing to "tangkilik" anymore... lol...