`Cinema`

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced a P299 price cap on movie tickets for the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2026. The announcement was made during the festival’s kickoff event on Tuesday, July 7, at GH Mall in San Juan City. This makes one of the Philippines’ biggest annual film events more affordable and accessible for moviegoers in Quezon City and across the metro. The price cap directly benefits residents planning to watch local films during the Christmas season, potentially increasing community turnout. The P299 maximum ticket price will be in effect during the MMFF festival period, which traditionally starts on December 25. Quezon City residents can look forward to watching the official entries at local cinemas like SM North EDSA, TriNoma, and others, where this capped price should apply.