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Enjoy Early Bird Discount for MiraNila’s Concert & Film Experience

Published by Ely Valendez

On Thursday, February 5, 2026 the gates of the MiraNila Heritage House will open for a singular evening where time, memory, and music converge. As the sun sets over this 1929 home, guests will wander through its halls treated to an intimate house tour and gather in the front lawn to witness a concert and cinema in lockstep, an experience like no other: Violinist Alessio Benvenuti — lauded as an “Artist of High National and International Value” Pianist Mariel Ilusorio —whose artistry has touched audiences across four continents Together will perform the music of Ennio and Andrea Morricone from the timeless film ‘Cinema Paradiso’ — the Oscar-winning, Palme d’Or–honored masterpiece. After the movie, famed Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore will come on screen and address our MiraNila audience. This will definitely be a night of heritage, harmony, and the enduring magic of cinema. Early Bird Tickets: ₱1,000 (adults) | ₱800 (seniors & students with IDs) | Prices increase after December 20! Regular Tickets: ₱1,200 (adults) | ₱1,000 (seniors & students with IDs) Book tickets now, text Bern on Viber: 0906 …

The 8 MMFF 2025 Films You Should Know This Year

Published by Ely Valendez

For the first time in two or three years, we’re finally back to watching the Metro Manila Film Festival the way we used to. No shortcuts, no half-attending, no “maybe next year.” Just the familiar excitement of stepping into a cinema on a December night, lining up with families and barkadas, and immersing ourselves in Filipino stories during the holidays. And honestly—wala, ang sarap lang sa feeling. We missed this festival more than we realized. This year, MMFF welcomes us back with a lineup that feels different—not just bigger, but braver and more varied. ⸻ WHY THIS YEAR’S MMFF FEELS DIFFERENT If you’ve followed the festival over the years, you’ll notice right away: MMFF 2025 doesn’t look like the typical holiday lineup. This year feels like a reset. A recalibration. Maybe even a quiet revolution. Here’s why: 1. The Variety is Surprisingly Strong A queer parenthood comedy-drama, a representation-led film starring actors with Down syndrome, a 1969 period thriller, a future-set horror anthology, a legal drama about annulment, a Gen Z romance, and a decade-later …