MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Metro Manila Film Festival committee announced that its movies have grossed P547 million from December 25 to 29.
On Facebook, the committee announced, in no particular order, that the films My Bebe Love, Beauty and the Bestie and Haunted Mansion, continue to be the top earners, along with Walang Forever. This is the first time Walang Forever has entered the list of top earners.
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Specific figures for each film have yet to be disclosed.
On December 29, the committee announced gross earnings of P468 million for the first 4 days.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Emerson Carlos told Rappler that all 8 films earned a total of P271 million on the first two days of the festival. (READ: MMFF 2015 movies hit P271 million mark)
The festival kicked off on December 23 with the annual Parade of Stars. The awards night was held on December 27, with Walang Forever taking home the most awards. – Rappler.com