RLife ✨
Lucas Andalio, who plays Angel in "Call Me Mother," is named the Best Child Performer during the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal on Saturday, December 27.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
In this batch of awards, "UnMarry" and "Bar Boys: After School" bag most of the trophies, with "Manila Finest" adding to its growing stack of recognitions: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Tom Rodriguez of “UnMarry” Best Screenplay - “UnMarry” (Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba) Breakthrough Performance Award - Zac Sibug of “UnMarry”
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Odette Khan of “Bar Boys: After School”
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence - “Bar Boys: After School”
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: “Manila’s Finest”
The MMFF 2025 Best Actress Award goes to Krystel Go of "I'mPerfect." The romance drama charts the story of Jiro and Jessica, two adults with down syndrome.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
Meanwhile, Vice Ganda — who plays Twinkle in "Call Me Mother" — wins the Best Actor Award at the 2025 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal on Saturday, December 27. During last year's awards night, the actor-host took home the Special Jury Citation.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
The Best Director Award at the 51st MMFF Gabi ng Parangal goes to Jeffrey Jeturian, who brought the film “UnMarry" to life.
Read more about Jeturian's work here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/unmarry-metro-manila-film-festival-2025/
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
"I'mPerfect" wins Best Picture at the 51st MMFF Gabi ng Parangal! “Manila’s Finest” and “Call Me Mother” are tied for 3rd Best Picture, while “UnMarry” is named 2nd Best Picture.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
Here's the full list of tonight's winners at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal: * Hall of Fame for Best Actress - Judy Ann Santos * Best Float Award - “Manila’s Finest” and “UnMarry” * Gender Sensitivity Award - “Call Me Mother” * Montesa Male Star of the Night - Will Ashley and Dustin Yu * Montesa Female Star of the Night - Bianca de Vera * Best Visual Effects - “Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins” (Santelmo, Inc.) * Best Production Design - “Manila’s Finest” (Digo Ricio) * Best Editing - “UnMarry” (Benjo Ferrer) * Best Musical Score - “Manila’s Finest” (Frederik Sandoval and Emerzon Texon) * Best Sound - “Manila’s Finest” (Roy Santos) * Best Original Theme Song - “Sandalan” (Vehnee Saturno) from “Manila’s Finest” * Best Cinematography - “Manila’s Finest” (Raymond Red) * Best Child Performer - Lucas Andalio of “Call Me Mother” * Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Odette Khan of “Bar Boys: After School” * Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Tom Rodriguez of “UnMarry” * Best Screenplay - “UnMarry” (Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba) * Breakthrough Performance Award - Zac Sibug of “UnMarry” * Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence - “Bar Boys: After School” * Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: “Manila’s Finest” * Jury Prize for Best Ensemble - Cast of “I’mPerfect” * Best Actress in a Leading Role - Krystel Go of “I’mPerfect” * Best Actor in a Leading Role - Vice Ganda of “Call Me Mother” * Best Director - Jeffrey Jeturian of “UnMarry” * 3rd Best Picture - “Manila’s Finest” and “Call Me Mother” * 2nd Best Picture - “UnMarry” * Best Picture - “I’mPerfect”
* Hall of Fame for Best Production Design - Ericson Navarro
Congratulations to all the awardees!
FILIPINO PRIDE 🇵🇭🎤 Filipina singer-songwriter Gwyn Dorado places 2nd in the South Korean music show “Sing Again 4.” Dorado was the lone foreigner to make it to the finals — going up against three Korean contestants. Lee Oh-wook takes home the crown, while Kim Jae-min places 3rd, and Slowly places 4th. Read more about Dorado here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/who-is-gwyn-dorado-singer/
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
We're proud of you, Gwyn!
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
BEERMEN EQUALIZE 🍻
San Miguel pulls level with Barangay Ginebra in the 2025-26 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after a 93-84 win in Game 2.
June Mar Fajardo records his second straight 20-20 performance as he tallies 21 points and 23 rebounds to help the Beermen tie the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
TWIN WINS 2️⃣
TNT grabs a 2-0 lead over Meralco in the 2025-26 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals following a convincing 109-92 win in Game 2 on Wednesday, January 7.
Calvin Oftana and Jordan Heading combine for 50 points with 26 and 24 points, respectively.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
FLOWERS IN BLOOM 🌻
The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and the local government officially launched the 30th edition of the Panagbenga, or the Baguio Flower Festival, today, Jan. 12.
With the theme "Blooming Without End", this year's edition highlights the continued growth of Baguio City despite its challenges.
"This year's Panagbenga reminds us that Baguio is a city that continues to grow, progress, renew, and prosper, no matter the challenges we face," Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said during the official launch.
"May this 30th Panagbenga be a celebration of continuity and hope, proof that despite all the uncertainties and serious challenges we faced as a nation, there is always that spirit that continues to bloom without end," he added.
Thumbnail not available.
Click to view the full image.
Here is the official calendar of activities for Panagbenga 2026:
January 30 to 31: Flower Tee Golf Tournament
February 1: Panagbenga Grand Opening Day Parade
February 1 to March 8: Panagbenga Market Encounter
February 1 to March 8: PANAGBENGASCAPES (Landscape Exhibition and Design Challenge)
February 6: Cup of Joe: Stardust Philippine Tour 2026 (A Partner-Led Event by CNCA and Waltrix Productions)
February 7: Floral Fiesta: Bouquet Competition and Dish Garden Competition (School-based Competitions)
February 14: Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio Colours in Bloom (Panagbenga Open Painting Competition and Exhibition 11th Annual Panagbenga Kite Flying Challenge)
February 15: Rhythm of the Highlands (A Showcase of Culture and Dance)
February 16: Baguio Spring Festival Parade
February 19 to 22: Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming Weekend
February 28 to March 1: Panagbenga Partners and Exhibitors in Bloom
February 28: Panagbenga Grand Street Dance Parade
March 1: Panagbenga Grand Floral Float Parade
March 2 to 8: Session Road in Bloom
March 7: Kapamilya Caravan (A Partner-led Event by ABS-CBN)
March 8: Little Miss Panagbenga (A Partner-led Event by MB Sky Productions)
March 8: Awarding and Closing Ceremonies (CADENCE IN BLOOM: The PMA Silent Drill Exhibition)
March 8: Flowers in the Sky (The Panagbenga Grand Fireworks Display)