MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is wishing that the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF will be a beacon of hope for the progress of Philippine cinema even as this year’s entries will only be shown online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This year, festival entries will be shown online so that you can see them with your families at the safety of our homes,” Duterte said in a pre-recorded speech aired Friday over MMFF’s official Facebook page.
“May the festival continues to be a beacon of hope for the advancement of Philippine cinema and for the growth as a nation,” he added.
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