If it were any other year, celebrities participating at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) would have already paraded on the streets from atop colorful floats—smiling, waving and throwing goodies at a snaking crowd of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their idols.
But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted drastic changes to the MMFF’s 46th edition, the traditional Parade of Stars was, as expected, a no-go. “Sayang!” was the common reaction of the actors, especially the first-timers who were looking forward to the annual event.
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