The 35th

Metro Manila Film Festival The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on ...

–Philippines was held from December 25, 2009 to January 7, 2010. During this period, no other films are allowed to be screened in Philippine theaters. '' Ang Panday'' received the Best Picture Award in the 2009

. According to reports on the festival’s awards, a film's grosses represent about 40% of its merits, so it should be no surprise that '' Ang Panday'' is chosen the best film. With revenues estimated at more than P20 million (approx. US$430,000), Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.'s vehicle has led the Metro Manila festival's box office in its first three days. The film also earned seven other awards including the Best Actor for Revilla,

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and Child Performer for second consecutive time winners

Phillip Salvador Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor. Acting career Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in m ...

and

Buboy Villar Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. He is currently signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle. Early life Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998 in Cebu City b ...

respectively, and Best Original Theme Song for

Ogie Alcasid Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early care ...

among others. Meanwhile,

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' '' Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love'' won six awards including the

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for

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, Best Supporting Actress for

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite. Early life Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...

Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to: Film awards * AACTA Award for Best Direction * Academy Award for Best Director * BA ...

for

Joel Lamangan Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. His award-winning films includes '' The Flor Contemplacion Story'', '' Sidhi'', '' Deathrow'', ''Hubog'', '' Aishte Imasu 1941'', '' Blue Moon'' ...

and the prestigious

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above others.

Entries

These are the 7 films in the film festival.

Awards

The awarding ceremony was held on December 28, 2009, at the

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. The jury is composed of National Artist for Film

Eddie Romero Edgar Sinco Romero, (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013), commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life Romero was born on July 7, 1924. His father was José E. Romero, the first Philippi ...

, Cinema Evaluation Board chair Christine Dayrit,

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chair Consoliza Laguardia, festival executive director Rolly Josef, film director Bebong Osorio, Film Editors Guild president Jess Navarro, film producer Simon Ongpin, composer Dero Pedero,

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AGM Planning head Cora Cruz, ''

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'' entertainment editor Crispina Belen and

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center of excellence head Julie Borje. The criteria for judging Best Pictures are as follows: *Box office earning on the first three days (December 25–27): 50% *Artistry, creativity and technical excellence, innovativeness and global appeal: 40% *Filipino, cultural and/or historical value: 10% Ramon Bong Revilla

Special categories

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Multiple awards

Box Office gross

Cinema Evaluation Board

*'' Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love'': Graded A *'' I Love You, Goodbye'': Graded B *''

Ang Darling Kong Aswang Ang Darling Kong Aswang (lit. "My ''Aswang'' Darling"), also known as ''Ang Darling Kong Asawa'', is a 2009 Filipino comedy horror film. Plot Victor (Vic Sotto) is a single father who falls in love with Elisa (Cristine Reyes) who turns out to b ...

'': Graded B *'' Ang Panday'': Graded B

References

External links

* * {{MMFF Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF MMFF MMFF MMFF MMFF