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“Grab a coffee. Journal your intentions. Get to work. Create miracles.” — Elyse Santilla
Feast celebrated: Jan. 6
Feature:
A Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child.
Gifts:
The gift of gold: offering the love in our hearts to Jesus (our king)
The gift of frankincense: offering the truth in our minds to Jesus (as we live our life)
The gift of myrrh: offering the service of our hands to Jesus (until our time on Earth is done–death)
Happy Three Kings Day!
The 2025 Jubilee is a jubilee in the Catholic Church being celebrated in the year 2025. It was announced by Pope John Paul II at the end of the Great Jubilee. It began on Christmas Eve (24 December) 2024 and will continue until Epiphany (6 January) 2026.
Theme: “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Jubilee 2025: The Holy Father will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on December 24 at 7pm
Holiness Pope Francis: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
Metro Manila Film Festival’s Gabi ng Parangal
Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
Location: Solaire Grand Ballroom, Parañaque City.
Opened: December 25 and will run until January 7, 2025, in theaters nationwide.
Here is the full list of winners:
MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada
Gender Sensitivity: And the Breadwinner Is…
3rd Best Student Short Film: PNB 12-50 (University of the Philippines Mindanao)
2nd Best Student Short Film: A Delivery Rider (City of Malabon University)
Best Student Short Film: Saan Aabot ang Singkwenta Pesos Mo? (University of Makati)
Special Jury Prize: Inang Wak-Wak (Mindanao State University-General Santos)
Breakthrough Performance Award: Seth Fedelin, My Future You
Special Jury Citation: Vice Ganda
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Topakk
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: The Kingdom
Special Jury Prize: Topakk and Isang Himala
Best Float: Uninvited and Topakk
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Strange Frequencies, Taiwan Killer Hospital
Best Original Theme Song: “Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” from Isang Himala, by Vincent de Jesus and Ricky Lee, interpreted by Juan Karlos
Best Editing: Vanessa Ubas de Leon, My Future You
Best Cinematography: Neil Daza, Green Bones
Best Production Design: Nestor Abrogena, The Kingdom
Best Director: Crisanto Aquino, My Future You, and Michael Tuviera, The Kingdom
Best Screenplay: Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Green Bones
Best Visual Effects: The Kingdom (Riot Inc.)
Best Child Performer: Sienna Stevens, Green Bones
Best Musical Score: Vincent de Jesus, Isang Himala
4th Best Picture: Isang Himala
3rd Best Picture: My Future You
2nd Best Picture: The Kingdom
Best Picture: Green Bones
Best Supporting Actress: Kakki Teodoro, Isang Himala
Best Supporting Actor: Ruru Madrid, Green Bones
Best Actor: Dennis Trillo, Green Bones
Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos, Espantaho
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