After three days in theaters, the films, directors, and actors of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 were celebrated at the Gabi ng Parangal, held at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City on Saturday.

The Best Picture award went to I’mPerfect, which tells the story of Jessica and Jiro, two individuals with Down syndrome who fall in love and navigate life and memories together.

The Second Best Picture was awarded to Unmarry, a film depicting the “full-on relationship turbulence” between two married couples—one going through annulment and child custody, while the other struggles to keep their marriage afloat.

The Third Best Picture honor was shared by two films: Call Me Mother and Manila’s Finest.

Call Me Mother follows an adoptive mother striving to reclaim her family after her adoptive son’s biological mother returns and forms a connection with him.

Manila’s Finest, on the other hand, tells the story of a cop investigating a string of brutal killings of the urban poor in Manila during the 1960s.

The Best Actress award was given to Krystel Go (I’mPerfect), while the Best Actor award went to Vice Ganda (Call Me Mother).

Here is the full list of this year's MMFF winners:

Major Awards

• Best Picture: I’mPerfect
• 2nd Best Picture: Unmarry
• 3rd Best Picture: Manila’s Finest (tie)
  Call Me Mother (tie)
• Best Actress in a Leading Role - Krystel Go (I’mPerfect)
• Best Actor in a Leading Role - Vice Ganda (Call Me Mother)
• Best Director - Jeffrey Jeturian (Unmarry)
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Odette Khan (Bar Boys: After School)
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Tom Rodriguez (Unmarry)
• Best Child Performer - Lucas Andalio (Call Me Mother)
• Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez & Therese Cayaba (Unmarry)
• Best Editing - Benjo Ferrer (Unmarry)

Technical Awards

• Best Cinematography: Raymond Red (Manila’s Finest)
• Best Production Design: Digo Ricio (Manila’s Finest)
• Best Sound: Roy Santos (Manila’s Finest)
• Best Musical Score: Frederik Sandoval & Emerzon Texon (Manila’s Finest)
• Best Original Theme Song: “Sandalan” by Vehnee Saturno (Manila’s Finest)
• Best Visual Effects: Santelmo Inc. (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins)

Special Awards

• Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Manila’s Finest
• FPJ Memorial Award: Bar Boys: After School
• Special Jury Prize (Best Ensemble): I’mPerfect
• Breakthrough Performance Award: Zack Sibug (Unmarry)

The MMFF is an annual event that recognizes outstanding achievements in the Philippine movie industry while promoting Filipino culture and cinema.—MCG, GMA Integrated News