In case you missed it, the Philippines now has a National Cinema Day. And for its inaugural celebration on Saturday, September 12, over 100 cinemas nationwide are selling tickets for only P100 each.
Organized by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the one-day event will allow audiences to watch local and international films scheduled for exhibition in regular 2D cinemas on Saturday for a fraction of the usual cost.
Participating cinemas span major theater chains from Luzon to Mindanao, including Ayala Malls Cinemas, SM Cinema, Robinsons Movieworld, Cinema 2000, Vista Cinemas, Megaworld Cinemas, and Citymall Cinemas. Other participating malls include Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center, Sta. Lucia Mall in Cainta, Island Central Mactan, Island City Mall in Tagbilaran, Alturas Mall, Sta. Lucia Mall Davao, NCCC Mall Davao, Geege Mall in Ozamiz, and KCC Mall de Zamboanga.
The CEAP encourages moviegoers to purchase tickets in advance through their chosen cinema’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Major theater chains such as Ayala Malls Cinemas, SM Cinema, Robinsons Movieworld, Cinema 2000, Vista Cinemas, Megaworld Cinemas, and Citymall Cinemas are all selling tickets for September 12 movie screenings for only P100.
Yes, September 12, 2026 will be the first time the Philippines celebrates National Cinema Day in an initiative led by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines.
The National Cinema Day admission price applies to all local and international movies schedules for screening on September 12.
P100 tickets for National Cinema Day can be purchased in advance through your local or favorite cinema’s website, as would any regular movie ticket.
No, the National Cinema Day admission price only applies to screenings in regular 2D theaters.
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Pie Gonzaga is the Culture Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines, primarily covering film, TV, food, and internet culture.
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