
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for the local entertainment industry as the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival kicks off in the cities of Pasay and Makati today, Dec. 19, beginning with the traditional Parade of Stars that will showcase the colorful floats of the eight official movie entries in this year’s edition.
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LOOK: New faces and familiar artists were seen during the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Parade of Stars despite heavy rain in the afternoon along Buendia Avenue on Friday, December 19. | @ATacsonINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/4P1Lmn2VIZ pic.twitter.com/FrKUKZdSrp
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The stars of “UnMarry,” led by Angelica Panganiban,” grace the culminating program of the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars at Circuit Makati. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/ZyOO5sNGv1
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 19, 2025
WATCH: “Bar Boys: After School’s” Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano lead their co-stars as they make their way onstage at the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars culminating program. | @HMallorcaINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/4P1Lmn3tyx pic.twitter.com/XfgOiSL1B8
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: “Manila’s Finest” stars — led by Piolo Pascual, Cedrick Juan, and Ashtine Olviga — grace the culminating program of the MMFF 2025 Parade of Stars.Enrique Gil is absent from the Parade of Stars’ program. | @HMallorcaINQ • Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/LwmEP6v5bJ
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: “Shake, Rattle & Roll” stars Richard Gutierrez, Carla Abellana, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Karina Bautista, Sassa Gurl, and Ashley Ortega, among others, take the stage at the culminating program of the Parade of Stars. | @HMallorcaINQ • Follow… pic.twitter.com/Jm9P8JxWHL
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The stars of “Rekonek” — led by Gerald Anderson — make their way onstage at the Parade of Stars culminating event.Andrea Brillantes made it to the event’s program after a brief stay at the hospital. | via Hannah Mallorca, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKk• Follow our live… pic.twitter.com/PYLhACYfoT
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025

‘TARA NA’T SAYAW’ 🎶
WATCH: P-pop girl group KAIA — composed of Charice, Charlotte, Alexa, Sophia, and Angela — performed “Tara Sayaw,” the theme song of the MMFF 2025 entry “Rekonek.” | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The float carrying the cast of “Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins” has arrived at the Parade of Stars’ culminating stop at Circuit Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Some of the cast members of “Call Me Mother” — led by Vice Ganda — wave to onlookers and some entertained photo requests as their film’s float arrived at Circuit Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The lead stars of “I’m Perfect” entertained the audience with a cover performance featuring a mashup of songs from “KPop Demon Hunters” at the MMFF Music Fest in Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The float of MMFF 2025 entry “Love You So Bad” — led by Bianca de Vera, Will Ashley, and Dustin Yu — has also arrived at the parade’s final stop at Circuit, Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The cast of the MMFF 2025 entry “I’m Perfect” pose for photos with their ceremonial parol from the famed film festival.
They also gave the audience posters of the film. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: It seems like there is a huge hype for “Bar Boys: After School” as its float continues to be met with cheers by onlookers at the MMFF: Parade of Stars. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Vice Ganda leads the stars of the MMFF 2025 entry “Call Me Mother” as they take the stage at Circuit Makati.
Unfortunately, Nadine Lustre is absent from the parade. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The float of the MMFF 2025 entry “Rekonek” has also arrived at the Parade of Stars’ final stop at Circuit Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The floats are beginning to arrive here in Circuit Makati on Friday evening, Dec. 19 to conclude the 2025 MMFF Parade of Stars.
A free music festival is set to end tonight’s event. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The floats of MMFF 2025 entries “I’m Perfect” and “Call Me Mother” are approaching the Parade of Stars’ final stop at Circuit Makati after greeting their fans in the major thoroughfares of Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Fans and supporters are cheering and waiting for their favorite artist for Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Parade of Stars, along J.P. Rizal Street in Makati City on Friday, December 19. | @ATacsonINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The float of MMFF 2025 entry “Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins” — led by Richard Gutierrez, Carla Abellana, Ivana Alawi, Loisa Andalio, and Manilyn Reynes — made its away along Makati Medical Center in Ayala Blvd. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: After the brief downpour, the floats at the MMFF 2025 Parade of Stars continue to make its way to Circuit Makati on Friday, Dec. 19 for the culmination of today’s event. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
TULOY ANG ARANGKADA ✨
WATCH: The floats of the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars have made their way along Makati Medical Center in Makati, as the parade pushes forward despite the pouring rain. | 🎥: Contributed video via @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
‘HINDI HUMULAS ANG GANDA KO’
WATCH: John Lapus, who is one of the cast of the MMFF 2025 entry “Call Me Mother,” said he still looks beautiful despite the Parade of Stars being met with pouring rain. | 🎥: John Lapus/X via @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Not even the pouring rain can stop fans from catching a glimpse of their favorite celebrities at the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars.
The floats are currently along Ayala Avenue (within the Makati Medical Center and RCBC Area). | @ATacsonINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The cast of the MMFF 2025 entry “Call Me Mother” was met with cheers, with River Joseph, Shuvee Etrata, Klarisse de Guzman, and Esnyr greeting the fans who braved the heatduring the opening program of the Parade of Stars. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Fans and supporters are still cheering and waiting for their favorite artists at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Parade of Stars, despite the rain beginning to fall along Buendia Ave. in Pasay City on Friday, December 19. | @ATacsonINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The final float at the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars is “Unmarry,” led by Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo, which made its way to Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Another float that received loud cheers from fans is “Bar Boys: After School” as it makes its way to Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The cast of “Manila’s Finest” greets the crowd as the float makes its way to Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: After a brief stop, the float of “Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins” makes it way to the parade’s route in Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: The vibrant float of “Rekonek” makes it way to the Parade of Stars’ route along Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Rain begins to pour as the MMFF 2025 Parade of Stars kicks off in Pasay City on Friday afternoon, Dec. 19, but onlookers continue to gather along the streets. | @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Bianca de Vera leads the cast of MMFF 2025 entry “Love You So Bad,” as its float makes its way to Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
WATCH: Loud cheers are heard as the cast of “Call Me Mother” rush to its float before heading to the parade’s route in Makati. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025

WATCH: The MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars kicks off with the float of “I’m Perfect” zooming along Macapagal Blvd. in Pasay. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025


LOOK: Since many of the cast of “Love You So Bad” are first-timers, they expressed their excitement to be part of the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars.
Bianca de Vera drew laughs after sharing that she practiced how she will wave to the crowd. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/lhmjFIbJ60
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The cast of “I’m Perfect,” “Bar Boys: After School,” “Rekonek,” and “Manila’s Finest” pose for photos ahead of the MMFF 2025: Parade of Stars along Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. in Pasay City. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/fPikc0IIhr
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025

WATCH: Some fans have already begin to gather here at the World Trade Center in Pasay on Friday afternoon, Dec. 19, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars at the much-awaited MMFF 2025 Parade of Stars. | 📸: @atacsonINQ via @JessEINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
What will Lorna Tolentino and Sylvia Sanchez miss once their “I’m Perfect” journey ends?
For them, it’s the close relationship they built with their co-stars. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025

LOOK: The float of “UnMarry,” which stars Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo, is done in a shape of a vintage-inspired mansion. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/vZIehiprKh
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The float of “Bar Boys: After School” is an ode to Bar Exam season with the float lined with makeshift sticky notes, highlighters, and reviewers.
A sequel to the 2017 film, it stars Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/auy3j7aqcp
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The float of MMFF 2025 entry “Manila’s Finest” — starring Piolo Pascual, Enrique Gil, Cedrick Juan, and Ashtine Olviga — is an ode to the 1960s, as it was made in the shape of a vintage jeepney. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/7uWwx0iyhZ
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: Only a few hours before the MMFF 2025 Parade of Stars begins along Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. on Friday, Dec. 19 and here is a glimpse of the floats for this year’s entries.
Here is a float of “I’m Perfect” starring Earl Amaba, Anne Go, and Sylvia Sanchez. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/37fJqGKMQD
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: The float of MMFF 2025 entry “Love You So Bad,” starring Bianca de Vera, Will Ashley, and Dustin Yu is sugar, spice, and everything nice, with hues of pink and scrapbook-like patterns. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/khqHxOPASM
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: Makeshift TV, computer, and tablet screens are the centerpieces of MMFF 2025 entry “Rekonek’”s float.
The film stars Gerald Anderson, Andrea Brillantes, Bella Padilla, Carmina Villarroel, and Zoren Legaspi, among many others. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/56kOFGBm8j
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025
LOOK: Bright colors, swirl patterns, and stars make up the float of MMFF 2025 entry “Call Me Mother” starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/VDzDOWwYP6
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 19, 2025


