Daniel Padilla (Photo by Noel Pabalate)
Since I was 12, I have always wanted to become a host of the Metro Manila Film Festival because, for me, it is the most prestigious awards night in the Philippines… somewhat like the Met Gala. After hosting their parade for 10 years and the red carpet...
There was no red carpet at the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City on Dec. 27.
But the showbiz industry celebrated the reopening of Philippine theaters after more than years of the pandemic. The celebration was somewhat austere and...
