The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture (previously known as Dangal ng Bagong Lipunan) is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metropolitan Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; the film Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa starring Joseph Estrada received the award and it is given in honor of the film that has delivered an outstanding creation of the film, including directing, acting, music composing, writing, editing and other efforts put forth into a film."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. The category was first named "Best Film" before changing it to "Best Picture" in 2007. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry."Official website" . MMDA. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
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Winners and nominees Key Explanation Indicates the winning film/picture
1970s Year Film Production company(ies) Producer(s) Ref1975 (1st) Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa JE Production, Inc Joseph EjercitoBatu-Bato sa Langit (3rd) NV Productions 1976 (2nd) Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon Hemisphere Dennis Juban "Metro Manila Film Festival:1976". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Premiere ProductionsDigna Santiago 1977 (3rd) Burlesk Queen Ian Films Romy Ching "Metro Manila Film Festival:1977". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1978 (4th) Atsay Ian Films Romy Ching "Metro Manila Film Festival:1978". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1979 (5th) Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan HPS Films Hermogenes P. Santiago "Metro Manila Film Festival:1979". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Ina ka ng Anak Mo Lourdes A. Marquez (executive producer)
1980s Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s) Ref1980 (6th) Taga sa Panahon "Metro Manila Film Festival:1980". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Brutal Langis sa Tubig 1981 (7th) Kisapmata Bancom Productions Ronaldo S. Atienza "Metro Manila Film Festival:1981". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Ang Babae Sa Ulog 1982 (8th) Himala Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (1982) Bibsy N. Carballo and Charo Santos-Concio "Metro Manila Film Festival:1982". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Moral Haplos 1983 (9th) Karnal Cine Suerte Films (1983) Ben Yalung "Metro Manila Film Festival:1983". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag Hot Property 1984 (10th) Bulaklak sa City Jail Cherubim Films Archie Cobarrubias and Cherry Cobarrubias "Metro Manila Film Festival:1984". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Alapaap (2nd) Shake, Rattle & Roll (3rd) Misteryo sa Tuwa Atsay Liller Buti Nga Sa'yo Idol Muntinlupa Bukas... May Pangarap Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat na Aklat 1985 (11th) Paradise Inn Amazaldy Film Productions Amado Tan "Metro Manila Film Festival:1985". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (2nd)Triple A FilmsAno Ang Kulay Ng Mukha ng Diyos? (3rd)Lea Productions1986 (12th) Halimaw sa Banga (3rd)Only the 3rd "Best Picture" was announced. NCV Productions"Metro Manila Film Festival:1986". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Bagets GangPayaso1987 (13th) Olongapo, The Great American Dream"Metro Manila Film Festival:1987". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (2nd)Anak Badjao (3rd)Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang PataySeiko FilmsAction Is not Missing1 + 1 = 12 + 1 Regal Films1988 (14th) Patrolman"Metro Manila Film Festival:1988". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles/ Enforcer: Ativan Gang (2nd)Magkano ang iyong dangal (3rd)1989 (15th) ImortalVIVA Films Vic del Rosario"Metro Manila Film Festival:1989". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Ang Bukas ay AkinSeiko Films
1990s Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s)Ref1990 (16th) Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?MRN Film InternationalMely Nicandro"Metro Manila Film Festival:1990". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (2nd)Tumakbo Ka... Hanggang May Lupa (3rd)Espadang Patpat1991 (17th) Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.MRN Film InternationalMely Nicandro"Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbeque (The Movie) (2nd) FLT Films InternationalDarna (3rd) VIVA FilmsContreras GangMoviestars ProductionMagdalena S. Palacol Story1992 (18th) Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang"Metro Manila Film Festival:1992". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Takbo Talon Tili! (2nd)Seiko FilmsEngkanto (3rd)Bakit Labis Kitang MahalOctoArts FilmsShake, Rattle & Roll IVRegal FilmsOkey Ka Fairy Ko! Regal Films and M-Zet Productions1993 (19th) Kung Mawawala Ka PaReyna Films"Metro Manila Film Festival:1993". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.May Minamahal (2nd)Star CinemaCharo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. MonteverdeDoring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas (3rd) LEA ProductionsGaano Kita Kamahal Pioneer FilmsPusoy DosVIVA FilmsInayOWNI Films1994 (20th) NoneMost of the major awards were not given including the "Best Picture" category."Metro Manila Film Festival:1994". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1995 (21st) Muling Umawit ang PusoVIVA FilmsVic del Rosario Jr"Metro Manila Film Festival:1995". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Dahas1996 (22nd) Magic TempleMalou Santos, Charo Santos-Concio, and Trina DayritStar Cinema"Metro Manila Film Festival:1996". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka...Oras Mo Na! (2nd) Regal FilmsTrudis Liit (3rd) RJ Films1997 (23rd) Nasaan ang Puso?MaQ Productions"Metro Manila Film Festival:1997". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Babae (2nd)GEMMagic Kingdom (3rd)Viva Films and Neo Films1998 (24th) José RizalGMA FilmsGilberto Duavit Jr., Felipe Gozon, and Menardo Jimenez"Metro Manila Film Festival:1998". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Babae sa Bintana (2nd)Regal FilmsPuso ng Pasko (3rd)Star Cinema1999 (25th) Muro AmiGMA Films Butch Jimenez, Jimmy Duavit, Marilou Diaz-Abaya"Metro Manila Film Festival:1999". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Bulaklak ng Maynila (2nd)VIVA FilmsSa Piling ng mga Aswang (3rd)Regal Films
2000s Year Film Production Company(ies) Producer(s)Ref2000 (26th) Tanging YamanStar CinemaStar Cinema"Metro Manila Film Festival:2000". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Deathrow (2nd)GMA FilmsSugatang Puso (3rd)Regal Films2001 (27th) Yamashita: The Tiger's TreasureRegal FilmsDouglas Quijano, Sherida Monteverde, and Allan Escaño"Metro Manila Film Festival:2001". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Bagong Buwan (2nd)Star Cinema Charo Santos-Concio, Malou N. Santos and Marilou Diaz-AbayaHubog (3rd)Good Harvest Productions2002 (28th) Mano PoRegal FilmsRoselle Monteverde-Teo"Metro Manila Film Festival:2002". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Dekada ’70 (2nd)Star CinemaTess V. FuentesSpirit Warriors: The Shortcut (3rd)MAQ Productions, Regal FilmsSherida Monteverde, Douglas Quijano, Allan Escaño, and Christopher Rodriguez2003 (29th) Crying LadiesUnitel PicturesVincent Nebrida, Jun Reyes and Tony Gloria"Metro Manila Film Festival:2003". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Mano Po 2: My Home (2nd)Regal Films Lily Y. MonteverdeFilipinas (3rd)2004 (30th) Mano Po III: My LoveRegal FilmsRoselle Monteverde-Teo"Metro Manila Film Festival:2004". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Panaghoy sa Suba (2nd)CM Films Inc.Cesar MontanoAishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (3rd)Regal Films and BASFILM Productions2005 (31st) Blue MoonRegal FilmsRoselle Monteverde-Teo"Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom (2nd)Imus Productions and Media Asia DistributionImus Productions and Reality EntertainmentKutob (3rd)Canary Films2006 (32nd) Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and OnOctoArts Films and M-Zet ProductionsOrly R. Ilacad"Metro Manila Film Festival:2006". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2nd) Star CinemaShake, Rattle & Roll 8 (3rd)Regal FilmsRoselle Monteverde-Teo2007 (33rd) ResikloImus Productions and Media Asia FilmsMarlon Bautista and Dave Hukom"Metro Manila Film Festival:2007". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2nd)Star CinemaEnteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend (3rd)OctoArts Films & MZet Productions Orly R. Ilacad, Marvic Sotto2008 (34th) BalerVIVA Films Vicente Del Rosario III, Veronique Del Rosario"Metro Manila Film Festival:2008". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2nd)Star CinemaTess V. Fuentes and Malou SantosIskul Bukol 20 Years After (3rd)Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment2009 (35th) Ang Panday GMA FilmsAnnette Gozon-Abrogar, Jose Mari Abacan, and Marlon Bautista"Metro Manila Film Festival:2009". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-09.I Love You, Goodbye (2nd)Star CinemaMalou SantosAng Darling Kong Aswang (3rd)OctoArts Films, APT Entertainment and M-Zet ProductionsOrly R. Ilacad, Antonio P. Tuviera and Marvic Sotto
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