Arjo Atayde and Julia Montes during the grand media conference for the MMFF entry “Topakk”. Image: Instagram/@starmagicphils Apart from its thrilling action scenes, filmmaker Richard V. Sommes and the cast of the Metro Manila Film F

Visitors take pictures at a Christmas display at Meralco Liwanag Park in Pasig City, Philippines on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Simbang Gabi. Puto Bumbong. Family reunions. Giant parols. Lights and sounds of festivities. The spi