Manila's Finest (2025 film)

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Manila's Finest
Directed by	Raymond Red
Written by	Michiko Yamamoto Moira Lang Sherad Anthony Sanchez
Production company	Cignal TV MQuest Ventures
Release date	December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Manila's Finest is an upcoming Philippine crime thriller film directed by Raymond Red.

Premise

Set in 1969, Manila's Finest revolves around a group of police officers in Manila.

Cast

• Piolo Pascual as Lt. Homer Magtibay, an experienced police officer in Manila. ^[1] Pascual researched on life of being a police officer in the 1960s as part of his preparation for the role. ^[2]
• Ashtine Olviga as Agnes, Homer's daughter ^[3]
• Enrique Gil
• Kiko Estrada
• Cedrick Juan
• Romnick Sarmenta
• Joey Marquez
• Dylan Menor
• Ethan David
• Soliman Cruz
• Ariel Rivera
• Rica Peralejo; this marks the actress return to acting after a long hiatus. ^{[4] [5]}
• Jasmine Curtis-Smith
• Inday Fatima
• Pearl Gonzales

Production

Manila's Finest was produced under Cignal TV and MQuest Ventures. ^[1] It was written by Michiko Yamamoto, Moira Lang, and Sherad Anthony Sanchez. ^[6] The film was submitted as a script for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival. ^[7] Principal photography for the film began in October 2025. ^[8] It was produced to promote appreciation for the police force. ^[9]

Release

Manila's Finest is set to be released on December 25, 2025, in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the official eight entries of the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival. ^[10]

References

1. Pagulong, Charmie Joy (September 2, 2025). "'Manila's Finest' marks Piolo Pascual's third straight MMFF project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
2. Abunda, Boy. "Piolo at Rica, 'nagkabalikan'!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
3. Pagulong, Charmie Joy (October 15, 2025). "Ashtine Olviga on playing Piolo Pascual's daughter in 'Manila's Finest'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
4. Pagulong, Charmie Joy (October 27, 2025). "Rica Peralejo on reuniting with Piolo Pascual in 'Manila's Finest'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
5. Toff C. (August 26, 2025). "Rica Peralejo to make acting comeback in MMFF entry 'Manila's Finest'". ABS-CBN News. PUSH. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
6. Santiago, Erwin (July 8, 2025). "First four official entries to MMFF 2025 announced". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
7. Dela Cruz, Raymond Carl (July 9, 2025). "MMFF reveals first 4 entries for 2025 film festival". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
8. Red, Raymond (October 8, 2025). "MANILA'S FINEST now filming with Piolo Pascual, Jasmine Curtis, Rica Peralejo, Ashtine Olviga, Enrique Gil". rainmanred. Archived from the original on October 31, 2025. Retrieved October 31, 2025– via Instagram.
9. ‘Manila’s Finest’ starring Piolo Pacual, official entry ng MQuest sa 51st MMFF. Frontline Pilipinas (TV broadcast) (in Filipino). July 9, 2025 – via YouTube.
10. "Will, Dustin, at Klarisse naka-score ng tigdadalawang entries sa MMFF 2025" [Will, Dustin, and Klarisse scored two entries each at the MMFF 2025]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.