After the fourth, fifth, and sixth highest-rated submissions all received the same score, 93.3%, the committee decided not to break the tie, according to its chairman, Jesse Ejercito.

[9] Euwenn Mikaell joined the parade for the float of Firefly following his attending the Christmas event of Iglesia ni Cristo Bulacan District.

Awards Night) of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival was held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on December 27, 2023.

[13] The board of jurors who determined the winners are led by director Chito S. Roño and actress Lorna Tolentino as chairpersons.

[16] The combined box office gross for the films of the festival had surpassed ₱700 million by January 2, 2024,[17] and ₱1 billion five days later.

The MIFF took place at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles and the Directors Guild of America on Sunset Boulevard.