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1ST MIFF IN HOLLYWOOD A SUCCESS, SAYS ARTES

The first-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), held in Hollywood, USA, came to a successful conclusion, bringing great honor and pride to the Philippine film industry. With the goal of showcasing, promoting, and uplifting Philippine cinema, MIFF brought together the filmmakers and stars behind the 10 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entries who walked […]

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MANILA INT’L FILM FESTIVAL OPENS IN HOLYWOOD

Ten official entries of the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) can now be enjoyed by the global audience as its overseas edition, the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), opens at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. These films will likewise be given awards that are separate and independent from the MMFF awards […]

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MMDA: CLARIFY WORLD’S WORST TRAFFIC TAG FOR NCR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said they are already putting the necessary comprehensive traffic management interventions in place as it seeks clarifications on a 2023 study stating that Metro Manila has the worst traffic among 387 metro areas in the world.In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the agency […]

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MMDA TO BUILD LINEAR PARK IN SAN JUAN CITY

To stimulate and sustain solid waste management practices along waterway easements that will contribute to the reduction of volume of waste ending up in waterways and drainage areas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will establish a linear park along the easement of San Juan River in Barangay Batis. In an inspection conducted with the […]

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MMDA: 170K HOUSING UNITS SOON FOR NCR HOMELESS

The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Metro Manila mayors have set forth actions for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH).  During the Metro Manila Council (MMC) meeting held recently at the […]

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MMDA KICKS OFF CLEANUP DRIVE AT MANILA’S BASECO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority collected a total of 25.52 truckloads of trash from selected areas across the 17 local government units in Metro Manila as part of its participation in the inter-agency cleanup drive KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) sa Bagong Pilipinas spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and […]

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2023 MMFF POSTS P1.069 B IN EARNINGS

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which opened on December 25, 2023, reported that combined gross receipts of its 10 film festival entries have reached a record-breaking level of P1.069 billion, as of January 7. The figures, MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF concurrent overall chairman Atty. Don Artes said, have broken the P1.061 billion record […]

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MMFF EXTENDED UNTIL JAN. 14, SAYS MMDA

In response to the public clamor, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is proud to announce that the theatrical run of its 10 movie entries is extended. MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the MMFF and MMDA have received numerous calls and requests on social media to extend the exhibition of […]

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MMDA CLEARS ROADS FOR BLACK NAZARENE TRASLACION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Manila City government conducted joint clearing along the route of the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene in the streets of Manila. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the operations, led by the MMDA Special Operations Group-Strike Force and Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB), are to […]

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‘GOMBURZA’ BAGS 7 AWARDS IN 49TH MMFF

The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal celebrated the winners, and the festival became livelier once more as moviegoers returned to the theaters to watch Filipino films. Historical movie “Gomburza” took home the most wins with seven trophies:  Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Best Director, […]