Day: November 2, 2023

AIRED: Jan 13, 2018

www.imdb.com/title/tt7866920

Stars : Zaijian Jaranilla, Amy Austria, JC Santos, Enzo Pineda

Plot : Even though he was born into an impoverished life, Freddie never stopped dreaming that someday he would become a teacher. However, being the youngest among twelve siblings, he knew it was not going to be easy since two of his older siblings have disabilities and needed more attention than him. Lucky for him, a certain group of nuns offered him a scholarship. His family, especially his older brother Elo (JC Santos), even suggested to support his everyday needs by contributing five pesos every day. But when he finished high school, his family begged off from supporting his studies any further. Their family’s situation got worse when Elo died because of kidney failure. How did Freddie overcome this ordeal?

AIRED: Sep 24, 2011

www.imdb.com/title/tt2068416

Stars : Sharlene San Pedro, Baron Geisler, Ina Raymundo, Niña Jose

Plot : Edlyn (Sharlene San Pedro) is an impressionable girl who has great respect for her father’s seeming devotion to their family. But her idyllic life is turned upside down when she learns that her father, Jess (Baron Geisler), is having an affair with their neighbor (Niña Jose). Determined to shield her mom (Ina Raymundo) from heartbreak, Edlyn makes sure that Jess comes home every night, even if it means waiting up for him outside his mistress’s house. How long will she live a lie just to keep their family intact? Will her father ever get his act together?

AIRED: Nov 26, 2016

www.imdb.com/title/tt6277666

Stars : Andrea Brillantes, Dante Rivero, TJ Trinidad, Carla Martinez

Plot : Gwen (Andrea) lives an extravagant life as part of a rich and influential political clan. But even with the fortunes she has, she still aches for the love and support of her mother, who does not seem to accept her, mainly because of her sexuality and failure to do good in her studies. After discovering her clan’s corrupt and unjust practices, her then peaceful life was disrupted with the turn of events. Even if it’s against her will, she eventually becomes one of the accomplices in her uncle’s rape case, and for nine months, she, together with her uncle and men hide in the mountain. But as time passes by she is consumed by her conscience. Standing up for what is right, she submits herself to justice and chooses to suffer behind the bars of Correctional Institution for Women. How will Gwen live her new life in jail? Will she eventually get the love she has craved from her mother?

AIRED: Nov 17, 2012

www.imdb.com/title/tt2521604

Stars : Sylvia Sanchez, Yen Santos, Kean Cipriano, Ricardo Cepeda

Plot : Lyn (Yen Santos) is a conservative lady who based her life decisions on different kinds of sayings that she learned from her mother (Cherry Pie Picache). Lyn connects everything that happens to her to the old beliefs, from the right time to be in a relationship up to the reasons why she is suffering. In the end, which will matter more–Lyn’s long list of sayings or real feelings that she and John (Kean Cipriano) have for each other?

AIRED: May 19, 2012

www.imdb.com/title/tt2403249

Stars : Rayver Cruz, Joseph Marco, Elizabeth Oropesa, Bembol Roco

Plot : Xerces (Rayver Cruz) is a very obedient son who brought nothing but achievements to their family. As Xerces continued to excel in his life, his younger brother Ponso (Joseph Marco) had become his total opposite. From childhood until they grew up, Xerces was always being praised while Ponso was always being belittled not just by the people around them but somehow, by Xerces as well. Until a day came when it was Ponso’s time to give his Kuya a lesson of life that cannot be learned from books.