With the early success and trove of awards received by “Manila’s Finest” at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), award-winning veteran actor and Cornerstone artist Piolo Pascual – who top bills the film – can confidently say that he has indeed enjoyed a very fruitful and successful year as one of the country’s top actors. “Manila’s Finest” (produced by MQuest Ventures, Cignal, and Spring Films and directed by Raymond Red) is a crime thriller that follows the story of a group of policemen in Manila during the First Quarter Storm from the late 60s to early 70s – a time characterized by political upheaval and instability especially in the country’s capital. The star-studded film also features Enrique Gil, Romnick Sarmenta, Joey Marquez, Ariel Rivera, Rico Blanco, and Cedrick Juan just to name a few. At the Gabi ng Parangal, the film received a total of eight awards, making it the most decorated entry of the 51st edition of the festival. Accolades include the 3rd Best Picture award, Best Cinematography award, and the Best Original Theme Song award for “Sandalan” which was performed by Piolo and composed by Vehnee Saturno.