A Guide to the MMFF 2021 Official 8 Movie Entries

The annual gathering of the biggest, high caliber Filipino films happens again this Christmas Day as the official 8 movie entries to the highly-anticipated Metro Manila Film Festival open in theaters nationwide.This year, MMFF 2021 will showcase a diverse line-up of eight movies, ranging from social drama, horror, action, suspense, romance, to comedy horror.They are (in no particular order):1.“Big Night” Starring Christian Bables, directed by Jun Robles Lana Production: Cignal Entertainment, Ideafirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and Quantum Films2. “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon (Whether The Weather Is Fine)” Starring Daniel Padilla...

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Nadine Lustre and Boyfriend Christophe Bariou Donate Solar Panel to Victims of Typhoon Odette

Actress Nadine Lustre and her boyfriend Christophe Bariou set up a solar-powered charging station for the victims of Typhoon Odette in Brgy. Malinao, Siargao.In a series of photos posted on Christophe's Facebook, Nadine was was seen busy helping two guys to install a solar panel and distributing relief goods."We've installed a solar panel here that locals can use or charge anything that needs power, since there's still no power and no one really knows when its gonna come back. I'm just really happy that everyone's helping each other. And there's a lot of people outside the island who wants to help as well." Nadine, who considered Siargao as her...

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Donate to Typhoon Odette Victims via Shopee App and Shopee Will Match is Up to ₱1M

To help the thousands of devastated Filipinos in Visayas and Mindanao grappling with the aftermath of super typhoon Odette, Shopee launches its Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Support initiative wherein users can buy donation vouchers through the app, with the commitment to match up to ₱1,000,000 worth of total donations made to Shopee’s partner charities for this initiative.From December 23, 2021, to January 4, 2022, Shopee users can purchase the donation e-vouchers that will be used for water kits, health, and sanitation stations, and other essentials such as food and clothes from partner charities UNICEF, World Vision, and GMA Kapuso Foundation. Users...

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How Digital Events Brightened the Spirits of Filipinos this 2021

The pandemic continued to keep Filipinos confined to their homes in 2021, especially with the emergence of new COVID-19 variants. Thankfully, many amazing digital events have brightened their moods and given them new experiences through platforms like KTX.phFor producers and artists who want to communicate with their fans during these difficult times, KTX.PH has been a collaborator since the pandemic began.Check out the information and activities that KTX.PH brought to Filipinos this year.Digital concerts with top OPM artistsVarious production companies continued to stream their events on KTX.PH. Sarah Geronimo, Vice Ganda, Maymay Entrata,...

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Ninongs and Ninangs Alert: Level Up Your Christmas Aguinaldo-Giving with These Surprisingly Better Features from PayMaya

This holiday season, PayMaya lets you easily send aguinaldo to your loved ones anytime, anywhere, and in any way you like with surprisingly better features than the e-wallet you’re used to.Whether you’re sending funds to your inaanak’s PayMaya or bank account – or even those without any financial account, PayMaya is here to make your Christmas gift-giving more convenient and fun!Here are just some of the ways PayMaya can bring ease to your aguinaldo-sending this Christmas:Spice up your digital aguinaldo with a GIF!Be the coolest ninong or ninang this Christmas by personalizing your digital aguinaldo to your inaanak with a fun GIF! PayMaya’s Send...

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Fashion's Powerhouse Film "The House of Gucci" Starring Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and Adam River Opens in PH Theaters on January 19

Inspired by the shocking true story behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci and based on Sara Gay Forden’s “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed”, published in 2001, and with a screenplay by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna, the latest Ridley Scott film “House of Gucci” brings together a powerhouse of iconic and talented actors and crew that tells the story of the real-life family drama set at the critical era of the famed Italian fashion empire’s history.Ridley Scott, best known for his works in classic films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator and Thelma & Louise, brings his latest “House...

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Typhoon Odette Victims Feel the Love from ABS-CBN Foundation, PBB Kumunity, Vice Ganda, and Other Kapamilya Stars

ABS-CBN Foundation has started to give aid to the families affected by typhoon Odette who are in dire need of help as it launched its Tulong-Tulong Sa Pag-Ahon Operation Odette.The Civil Military Operations of the 72nd Marine Battalion and the 7th Marine Brigade joined forces with ABS-CBN Foundation in packing relief good that will be distributed in Palawan.The Foundation’s relief operations has also reached Kapamilyas in Southern Leyte after its relief hub was built in Palo, Leyte with the help of Radnet 5.Around 600 individuals who evacuated in Surigao State College of Technology evacuation center were also given meals in coordination with...

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King of Talk Boy Abunda Mentors Kapuso Stars

As GMA Artist Center strives to deliver on its promise to develop globally competitive talents, seasoned TV Host and Philippine King of Talk Boy Abunda shared his expertise as mentor during the third batch of the Breakout Room: Master Class Series last November 16 and 23.Tito Boy, who has been in the show business as a talk show host for more than two decades, taught the art of public speaking to more than 20 Artist Center talents.Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Barbie Forteza, Martin Javier, Sophia Senoron, Kyline Alcantara, Luane Dy, Glaiza De Castro, Jose Sarasola, Patricia Tumulak, Gil Cuerva, Ruru Madrid, Miguel...

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ABS-CBN Holds Benefit Concert as Part of Online Fund Drive to Extend Assistance to Typhoon Odette Victims

In the face of another disaster brought about by super typhoon Odette, Filipinos will prove once again that they will not leave anyone behind as they help each other rise from this tragedy.ABS-CBN is streaming its “Tulong Tulong sa Pag-Ahon: Andito Tayo Para Sa Bawat Pamilya” benefit concert on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube and Facebook accounts, iWantTFC, cable TV channel TeleRadyo, and TFC IPTV abroad tonight (Dec 23) from 8 pm to 11 pm (PHT).The event jumpstarts an online fund drive to extend assistance to more than 600,000 families who lost their homes, livelihoods, dreams, and loved ones just days before Christmas because of the super...

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Action-Packed Suspense Movie "A Hard Day" Starring Award-Winning Actors Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla Showing Nationwide on December 25

Viva Films presents its Official Entry to the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival entitled "A Hard Day".Starring GMA Primetime King and two-time MMFF Best Actor, Dingdong Dantes and 2021 Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup Best Actor, John Arcilla a.k.a Heneral Luna.Gist: Detective Edmund Villon (Dingdong Dantes) is having a hard day and the following events happen to him in less than 24 hours: His mother passed away. He and his coworkers are investigated by police inspectors over alleged embezzlement. Then on his way to his mother's funeral, he drives recklessly and commits a fatal hit and run. He tries to cover-up the accident by hiding the man's...

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Look: New Manila Zoo Opens on December 30, 2021

Here's a look at the refurbished Manila Zoo as shared by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno in a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 22."Ang ganda-ganda! Nakaka-proud talaga! Dati ang baho-baho dito. This is one for the books. Para kang nasa Japan. Para kang nasa Jurassic Park. Matutupad na natin ang pangarap natin na lumaban sa Singapore Zoo dahil sa may Manila Zoo tayong mga batang Maynila. Galing po ako nung isang araw, sumilip po ako. Naku, matutuwa po kayo. Sisiguruhin ko sa inyo, pati foreigner pupunta dito." Moreno shared in the post. The 5-hectare Manila Zoo which is set to open on December 30 features new facilities such as "world-class...

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Let's Help Our Kababayans Affected by Typhoon Odette with PayMaya

With the onslaught of Typhoon Odette that ravaged areas in Visayas and Mindanao, many families have lost their homes, belongings, and even their loved ones.To help raise funds for immediate typhoon relief and rescue efforts, several organizations have started accepting donations through PayMaya for initiatives that will help deliver food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to beneficiaries in typhoon-hit areas. Donating to these organizations is easy:1. Scan to donate using these PayMaya QR codes of these organizations. 2. Support via the Donate Tile in the Bills Pay feature of the PayMaya app. 3. Donate via PayMaya's...

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Why You Should Raise Your Child to be A Fast-Thinking AlphaKid (And How You Can Start NOW)

We’ve all seen them at one time or another, these AlphaKids: the ones who talk in a way that makes them seem a few years older than their peers, those who walk onto the playground and somehow have other kids trailing them and following their lead a few minutes later, or those who seem at home even among adults who keep asking themselves the question “How did this kid get so smart?” These are the kids that will go on to be natural leaders in school, within their group of friends, and even in the workplace. Even before they step foot in a classroom, you can tell their future is bright, and the reality is if you only start supporting them after...

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