
MMFF REVIEW: “Manila’s Finest” is toothless
If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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Why the New Year is shaping up to be a thrilling chapter for Philippine cinema.
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Award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana has never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, especially when it comes to the future of Philippine…
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Makati welcomed the new year in full color as thousands gathered along Ayala Avenue for the Make It Makati New Year’s Eve Countdown — a night packed with…
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‘Our financial stability allows us to invest directly back into our greatest asset — the people of Makati.’
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PALO, Leyte — Police and military officials in Eastern Visayas issued a stern warning to personnel Tuesday against celebratory gunfire, promising immediate…
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Parallel to the PNP’s warning, the AFP also issued a reminder to its ranks, stressing that professionalism and discipline do not take a holiday.
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Makati City is set to usher in 2026 with a large-scale, proudly Filipino New Year’s Eve celebration as Ayala Land, the local government of Makati, and Make It…
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For decades, LGBTQ characters in Philippine films were often confined to caricature—comic relief, tragic figures, or sidekicks whose queerness existed only to…
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At first glance, a film trophy is an object of celebration—a gleaming symbol of victory, applause, and artistic recognition. But for artist Toym Leon Imao, the…
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When Jun Lana accepted the Gender Sensitivity Award at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival for Call Me Mother , he did not frame the moment as a personal…
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Their long-standing rivalry found one of its most decisive moments not in fanfare alone, but in performances so assured and consequential that they reshaped…
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Choosing SM Cinema for the next franchise installment or festival entry becomes a small but steady way to back public education.
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Silence fell over the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal as the screen dimmed and a familiar name reclaimed the room—not through applause,…
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Twenty Third by Deanne, the globally inspired home decor and design destination founded by Filipino interior designer Deanne Ashley Lim, officially opened its…
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The local government of Makati City announced road closures and traffic rerouting along Ayala Avenue on Friday to prepare for the “Makati in Full Color” New…
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The year 1982 occupies a special place in Philippine cinema—not because of scandal or spectacle, but because it marked a rare moment when two towering screen…
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