The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival held in 2012 became the highest earning MMFF to date with 767 million pesos , 21 % higher than that of 2011 . On a speech by Chairman Francis Tolentino of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA , announcement was held on the creation of a new category , '' " Animation " '' under the " New Wave " will be launched on this year . He stated , '' " ... With the growing talent of pool animators both locally and abroad , it is high time that we recognize and showcase their potential to a broader audience ... " '' . The '' Animahenasyon '' : Philippine Animation Festival will feature 5 animated films acts as Prelude to be shown in theater 1 week ahead of the mainstream films . In line with the move , the MMFF has partnered with the Animation Council of the Philippines , the country ’s lead organization in the promotion of the animation industry development . But in the press conference held on the announcement of 8 official entries , Chairman Tolentino announced that the animation category will have to be postponed until the next festival . He also announced the creation of the MMFF Review Committee which will assess and improve the rules , regulations , and implementing programs of the film festival
38th Metro Manila Film Festival
2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
2013 Metro Manila Film Festival