A record-breaking feat in the local film industry.<br /><br />Authorities say the 49th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival has already surpassed the previous box office record.<br /><br />As of January 7, the ten entries raked in 1.069 billion pesos in gross receipts already higher than the 2018 record of 1.061 billion pesos.<br /><br />That figure continues to increase as the films are still showing in cinemas until Sunday.<br /><br />To give us an assessment joining us now via Zoom is MMFF Spokesperson Noel Ferrer.<br /><br /> <br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
