In this very first episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmienta plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be well-off to blend in with his rich friends in school. His…
After serving fifteen years in prison for murdering her brother-in-law, Dolor is finally freed and eventually turns to her sister Pilar for vital support as she starts anew. With years of resentment and grief standing in the way of the…
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What will happen if a father and his sons are all seduced by one woman? Gaspar, Tomas, and David did not hesitate to accept the beautiful Corazon into their lives. Although theirs is no peaceful home because of Gaspar's attitude,…
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Phil was looking forward to a lovely summer until his girlfriend breaks up with him. To evade the loneliness, he goes on a vacation in a beautiful resort on a remote island. Phil realizes he isn't alone when ghostly sightings of a couple…
Though a single parent and a poor washerwoman, Rosalia did not allow the threat of being left alone to compel her to discourage her son from having a relationship with a girl. But when romance knocks on Rosalia's door, Billy responds with…
Having been exposed to the heartaches of a broken home, Lulu vowed that her marriage would last a lifetime. She carries out all duties of a wife, but a diagnosis of infertility soon arms her with insecurities. Despite Arnel's devotion,…
Though her obligations extend only to her mother, Neneng works to support her half-siblings out of her kind nature. But worse than having her body exhausted, Neneng's feelings are bruised seeing her mother constantly beaten up by her…
When the war broke out in Kuwait, lovers Mon and Olive were forced to abandon their means of livelihood and return to the Philippines. Although Mon's mother warmly welcomed him back, she is distressed at the thought of losing a financier…
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An innocent little boy Noel is loathed by his father's family because he is the fruit of his father's infidelity. His half-sister Elena opens her heart to Noel and finds an angel underneath the illegitimate child's battered body. Despite…
Francis and Corazon are delirious with joy as they experience love and romance for the first time. But before they could set their feet back on the ground from cloud nine, Francis and Corazon learn that a baby was on the way. They are…
Allen and Jane's relationship is viewed by society as odd. Allen is born deaf-mute with Jane serving as his interpreter. They both discover that love is not exclusive to people in normal circumstances. As they explore the boundaries of…
Though barely at the right age, Cecile did not dread the news of her pregnancy, for she and Mike fell in love and they could start a beautiful life together. Suddenly, Mike disappears before Cecile's belly grows, and his brother Anthony…
With marriage as the only recourse for a better life, Linda marries draftsman Senyong despite his mother's violent objection. Soon Senyong is offered a job in Saudi, and Linda feels their dreams are finally coming true. The happy dream…
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Similar to many prostitutes foregoing morals for money, Myrna dreams of one day leaving this despicable trade to start a new life. When she meets Chuck, a loving American, Myrna knows this dream is about to turn into reality. For a woman…
Like a true friend, Polly adopts his friend Annette after she is impregnated and abandoned by her boyfriend. In the course of living together, Polly watches their friendship take a different, confusing turn as he finds himself drawn to…
Elsa never knew her life would be as colorful as the stories in the love comics she devours in her free time. Reading comics is her means of escape from the harsh reality of her life as a housemaid to a vicious landlady. Much to the old…
As a homemaker, Lenny can be considered perfect. She has excellent skills in cooking, an eye for gardening, and a fine taste for household interiors. As a wife, Lenny is loyal and loving, but she is forever flawed in one significant…
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A notorious man goes as far as assaulting his sick wife and raping his young daughter. His son Lando is respected by many for his kindness yet learns of his father's revolting crime. In spite of his inherent benevolence, Lando is…
Baby is an old maid who has given up on the possibility of finding love. Her time is spent manning the shop her family owns and scolding the workers for every minor mistake. Her mundane days as a spinster take an overwhelming turn when…
As a nun and high school principal, Sister Guada expected nothing but a serene life. The only life she has outside her peaceful abode is in the field as she does volunteer work to help less fortunate people. After meeting Dino, a new…
Despite the huge age gap, Tessie and Delfin's union blossomed into a blissful relationship. Tessie helped Delfin get over a marriage that bitterly ended long before Tessie was born. In turn, Delfin was devoted to his young wife whose…
Despite the fact that he is merely an adopted son, Fernan dedicated his life to the service of his surrogate family. He worked hard to fend for his parents and siblings. Even after falling in love and exceeding the ideal age for settling…
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Despite her family's physical and emotional abuse, Maria Eden still strives to excel in school, believing that academic achievement would bring her closer to them. Soon, her efforts pay off and she graduates at the top of her class, but…
Rosa never forgot the day her father abandoned their family. In fact, it is intense anger toward him that directed all her decisions in life. Rosa travels to the city to search for her father. Blinded by hatred, she foregoes her morals…
For Artemio and Celia, the best Christmas gift they ever got was baby Emmanuel. The adoption fulfilled Artemio's longtime dream of building a family, for he was sterile. However, Emmanuel was soon diagnosed with incurable brain damage.…
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Emmie's family enjoyed a typical rustic bliss in the province — a happy home with responsible parents and well-behaved children. Beneath the picturesque life, however, lurks the danger brought on by the hushed mutiny of the armed guerilla…
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Rose's father makes the sweet gesture of purchasing a cottage with a fishpond for his wife, Cita. Because of Cita's weak heart, her husband deems their constant retreat into a serene place with fresh air helpful to her. Like her parents,…
After five years of separation, Jerry and Monica reunited through a twist of fate. Their son Jake needed special care after an accident, and this is impossible for Monica to provide alone, given the demands of her job. Now that the…
When Raquel's wealthy adoptive parents died, she lived with Amanda whom she knew all her life as her nanny. Amanda was ecstatic at this opportunity to spend time with the daughter she was deprived of for a long time. However, Amanda is…
A man and a woman fall deeply in love but outside the boundaries of their individual marriages. Lucille is the kind of wife any man dreams of having, but her own husband Ben is far from ideal. She is convinced that she is bound to spend…
The memory of their grueling initiation rites triggers Dale's sympathy for the neophytes in their fraternity. But unlike Dale, Jojo is determined to take advantage of his new post as frat master. Jojo believes that the true mark of a man…
Lorna hates her father because his irresponsibility led to the demise of Lorna's mother, but the hatred turns into genuine loathing when he rapes her. Lorna reaches the threshold of her patience and turns her father over to the police.…
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For Isabel, nothing is more painful than seeing her own mother neglect her sick father in favor of a young man who makes sexual advances at Isabel herself. To escape her dismal home, Isabel takes her nursing internship in a distant…
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LA-based businessman Gabby falls for Lisa the instant he lays eyes on her, but the tomboyish lady mechanic does not share his infatuation because she has no interest in men at all. This is the despair of her older brother Ramon, who…
When Irene got pregnant after college, she married Rex but remained unwilling to put her plans on hold. She passes on the responsibility of being a homemaker to her sister Karen as she pursues her dream of building a career. Irene never…
After working hard for ten long years to ensure his family's future Mariano comes home from America with a terrible secret: he has contracted AIDS abroad. Soon his family finds out about his illness, and his sister Mila, whom he has sent…
Cecile and Paul are good friends that made a bad decision to marry each other in order to fulfill someone's dying wish. Since Paul is in love with his girlfriend Tricia, Cecile allows them to carry on a relationship, until Tricia demands…
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As a former model, Marina had her share of admirers and ended up marrying the best catch, the handsome and devoted Ramon. The marriage is wonderful at first, but inside the four walls of their bedroom, Ramon is ruthless and blinded by…
After being separated from Lani for five years, her soldier-husband Noel tries to woo her back by telling her that he is resigned from the army. Lani takes him back, and they start a new life with their daughter Cristina. Everything seems…
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Fatherhood takes a traumatic turn for Ruben after his wife abandons him for another man and confesses that the son he raised since birth is not biologically his own. This bitter fact provokes Ruben's anger that inevitably extends to the…
Is blood really thicker than water or is there a remote possibility that justice can still prevail in the name of friendship? Can a mistake be rectified by vengeful violence? These are the questions that continue to plague Edna, whose…
To see her perfect home go down in shambles was a remote possibility for Sandy until her husband brought home a son he sired with another woman. Unwilling to sacrifice her peaceful family life and aware that the boy is innocent, Sandy…
After the death of her parents, Rosing carries the burden of taking care of her mentally ill sister Amanda. She works hard to fend for the two of them, oblivious to the time passing by and her husband slipping away. While taking out her…
During a dark period in her past, Linette was convinced an abortion was her only chance to escape a failed relationship with a married man and to pursue a career in music. She finds new happiness in her mentor, David, whom she eventually…
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Marlyn devotes her life, even foregoing romance, to Louie, the abandoned child of her cousin Edith. But amidst her happiness as Louie's surrogate mother, she finds love and a prospective partner in Ronald. Life couldn't be better for…
Alvin was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he grows up unhappy in spite of his extravagant life. He trades luxury for a modest life as a truck driver and to be with the woman he loves. Though they work hard each day in order to…
Terry is an old maid by choice, and Rocky is a playboy at heart. When they met, sparks flew, but their diverse personalities made romance a distant possibility. As a result, Rocky contented himself as Terry's employee, but an impassioned…
Though orphaned at an early age, Esther is blessed to be adopted by her kind godfather Alfredo. She grows up close to him like a real daughter and even ends up marrying his son Eric. While building a new married life with Eric, Esther…
Smart and beautiful Christy's perfect life and career suddenly crumble because of imperfect choices, particularly in her choice of mate. Her marriage to Axel turns her into a mother and a homemaker patiently adjusting to her husband's…
Almost in his thirties, Ramil has never been in any romantic relationship. His mother attempts to arrange a date between Ramil and a girl from a prominent family, but his heart is won over by the very first woman he made love with- Salve,…
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For more than a decade, Nadine has proven her worth as a dedicated housewife and mother. Now that her children are all grown-up, Nadine gives in to her longtime dream of getting a job. Although Nadine's decision causes a rift with her…
Patty is thrilled at the prospect of experiencing her very first summer love, but she is doomed to spend a vacation at the house of her father's new wife whose son, Jet, gets on her nerves. While their parents are away on a trip, Jet and…
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Sibling rivalry is common among children, but in the case of Dolor and Lourdes, this problem goes on to their old age, affecting their marriages and their own children. Dolor is younger but more mature in her relationships. Her source of…
Benjamin is not bothered by the fact that his friendship with his gay professor, Joey, is mocked by people in school. The jokes turned into nasty rumors and resulted in their unjust suspension. Benjamin turns to his family for support but…
Several years ago, Sonia is a hair's breadth away from bliss as her longtime boyfriend, Jake, promises to marry her. Now, she is miserably raising her daughter, Annie, alone, and to make things worse, Sonia takes out her anger on the…
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At seventeen, Margie abandoned her mother, whose lifestyle includes running off with one man after another. Taking on menial jobs for a living, Margie remains lonely, but she attempts to evade the pain by dating different men who end up…
Despite the fact that his wife had been long dead, Zandro refuses to bury her memories and his own woes. This futile devotion aggravates Zandro's misery and blows his chance of finding new love with Chiqui, a woman worthy to fill in his…
Jake is a construction worker and his wife Alma is a food vendor. Theirs is a poor home, but love and harmony keep the couple and their son happy. They were looking forward to another simple but joyful Christmas celebration when an…
To comply with their dying son's last wish, Percival and Anna feign a happy relationship despite the fact they have burned bridges a long time ago. In the process of pretense, Percival finds himself drawn to Anna once again. Is Anna…
Rosette's suffering ends when her notorious husband Dindo runs off with his mistress. Dindo returns home a few years later only to find his absence filled by another man. Can a conscientious wife and mother like Rosette deny her husband's…
Orphaned at a young age, Mike is trained to plow the fields daily to fend for his younger brother, Aurel. The years of assiduous work finally pay off when Aurel gets the kind of education that Mike never had. Foregoing his own dreams and…
For these three washed-out beauties, their lives as nightclub entertainers are ending against their will. Siony is lucky enough to find a German lover, but her dream of a better life compels her to leave her baby Angie behind to her…
Rosel's peaceful life dramatically changes when her loving mother is struck with Alzheimer's disease. Being an only child, she is forced to take the old woman in her custody despite her husband's disapproval. While her mother is slowly…
A teenage boy and girl focus on their friendship after several failed attempts to obtain their parents' love and attention. The young girl turns to rebellion, while the boy manifests noble actions that deserve affection. When both their…
To repay Cardo for saving his life Cesar allows his friend to crash in the family's house when Cardo gets evicted from his own place. Rosa, Cesar's wife, is a bit uncertain about taking him in though Cardo is good at hiding his violent…
What started out as harmless jealousy turns into obsession and becomes Esther's downfall. Her husband Joey has long been patient with her jealous fits and hostility towards the women he works with. Her best friend Lyn often attempts to…
Benny's life revolves around his love for painting and his girlfriend Weng. When Weng goes to Hong Kong to earn money for their future, Benny concentrates on his drawings to evade loneliness. Timid Benny is unaware that his girlfriend's…
The eleven-year marriage is a testament to Lauro and Nida's successful relationship. With a good son and a stable livelihood, this couple could not ask for anything more. The town soon anticipates the coming fiesta with exhilaration, and…
Born with a physical abnormality, Tony strives to deal with the never-ending pains of his life-ranging from the incessant taunting from his peers and the heartaches of finding unconditional love within his small neighborhood. But when an…
Caught between their parents' longstanding rivalry and a failing drug habit, a pair of star-crossed lovers shuns their affluent lifestyles to start their own family. But as Jason and Lorna discover the grave repercussions of their wanton…
Siblings Justine and Anna cannot be more different, and it's not just because of the eight-year age gap. Justine is a tomboy while Anna is the epitome of a lady, yet they remain close to each other despite their dissimilarity. Then Anna…
After the death of her mother, Jasmine turned to her father as her source of love and strength. But when her father meets a tragic accident, Jasmine is hurled into a life of misery at a very young age. Having no other means to earn money,…
Through hard work, Trining is able to build a large estate in their little town. Everyone is happy about the achievement of this well-loved widow, but no one knew that in her old age, Trining would experience suffering. Trining's only…
After her parents' breakup, Bea loathed her father and deliberately showed that she sympathizes with her mother. But their relationship is about to undergo a tremendous change with the arrival of Roy. Bea initially resented Roy's presence…
When Linda bears witness to the tragedy that has befallen the Florencia family, she takes on the daunting task of ensuring that history does not repeat itself on her ward, Alita. But as Alita finds herself committing the same mistake that…
A traumatic childhood devoid of parental support induced schizophrenia on Boy and hurled him into a life of perennial suicide attempts. Declared mentally unfit, he is sent to an institution where he spends many frustrating years until Dr.…
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Bobot and Minda celebrated their first year anniversary with the former asking the latter to introduce him to her mother, whom Minda kept hidden from the public because of shame. Minda is beautiful while her mother is utterly ugly and…
A sailor and his wife struggle against their anxieties over their incapacity to bear a child. They exhaust all possible means of conception but to no avail. While they nurture the belief that a family can never be whole without children,…
Torn between his illicit affair with Hilda and a strained relationship with a longtime girlfriend, a young man soon learns the pains and hardships of finding true love under grave circumstances. For as he discovers his uncle's unwavering…
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Life is a picnic for the family until the death of young Gelli, which disrupts their idyll and makes Marianne lose interest in everything-including her husband Jude and her other son Sydney. Can a mother ever let go of her beloved child's…
Since they were little, Aileen and Marcy have been the best of friends. They only parted ways when Marcy left for America to pursue education. Several years later, Marcy returns to her hometown and reunites with Aileen. In spite of…
After years of living under a single-parent household, a wayward father's unexpected return rekindles Lynette's bitterness and resentment over their broken family. But as a forgiving wife and an indignant daughter are torn between their…
In Joan's world, a mother is anything but a loving and responsible homemaker. When her father died, she becomes short of a family fortress. Joan's mother, Adela, is an incessant gambler who soon brings home her abusive lover. How long can…
Only child and spoiled rotten, Sandra's affections extend only to her father Anghel and none to her mother Cora, whom she is ashamed of because of the latter's illiteracy. Soon both women face their worst fear: Anghel's death. Left with…
For Cita, the retirement home is the last place she wants to spend her remaining days in. But with her stepson away and apathetic, she is without any other choice but to seek shelter in this institution. Out of pride, Cita initially keeps…
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Perfect is the best word to describe the portrait of Fernan's family. Bank executive Fernan is a good provider, loving husband and father while Perla is an exemplary housewife and mother, and they are blessed with good kids to complete…
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Rosa is a stern disciplinarian obsessed with raising her daughter Lucy as a straight-A student and shielding her from any form of distraction no matter how minor. Lucy tries to tolerate her mother, but when the latter goes through extreme…
Two young friends stand by each other like brothers with an irrevocable pact. However, the difference in their family background prevents them from fulfilling their dreams together. One of them becomes a victim of a father's interminable…
Zeny and her only son Roldan finally find peace when her husband Amado, a drunkard, leaves them to fend for their own. As the new breadwinner of the family Zeny puts up a restaurant business and succeeds. But their bliss suddenly gets…
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Inseparable friends Eldric, James, and Mickey consider their group a close-knit family. Of the pack, James acts as the big brother, especially to problematic rich kid Eldric, who has become utterly dependent on James whenever he has a…
After five children, Ben and Dina realize that a good marriage is not sufficient to run a big family. While Ben tries his luck in the Middle East, Dina returns to her old post at the nightclub and manages to feed five mouths until the…
Marlene makes it big in the city and her impending homecoming is the talk of her small town. Everyone is anticipating her return, especially her close friend Rosita and childhood sweetheart Andres. But they get the biggest shock and…
Ironically for their family, Rodel is happier when their father is not around. A drunkard and a gambler, Dario extorts all the earnings of his wife Gloria and his other son Rolly, both of whom do not even put up a fight. During a violent…
Inside the circus tent, a married couple performs as clowns and delights in making the audience laugh. At home, they struggle with poverty, sickness, and a troublesome teenage son, who is ashamed of their chosen trade. Despite all their…
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Innumerable trophies and medals stand proof of policeman Edgar's excellence in his profession, but this dedication to work leaves him no time for his family. This drives his wife Sonya to leave him and take their daughter Sally to find a…
Living in a small fishing village theirs is an ideal family until the sudden death of Adela, which devastates Ador and almost ruins his sanity. Maribel, their only daughter, could only watch her father waste away to nothing and hope for a…
For every father, nothing brings more pride and joy than having a diligent son with exceptional scholastic records. In the case of Elmer, the other son, all his efforts to please his father are never enough to measure up to his brother's…
Paul persuades his beautiful wife Elvira to accept an outreach teaching mission in the province so they can get away from Paul's mother, who treats Paul like a child and meddles in their married life. Elvira gets bored with provincial…
Poverty motivates Ellen to strive for a better life, and just like in an enchanted dream she succeeds and becomes an esteemed accountant in a big company. All is coming along well with her job until the management does a power turnover…
All that ever mattered in life to Mabel were her good-time friends, parties, and never-ending gaiety. When she met an accident that shattered her eyesight, she realized how little of what she had done in the past proved to be significant.…
Rita's defiance prompts her to leave home and make her own living as a dancer in a nightclub. There she meets Pepito, an affluent businessman who pursues her avidly and presents to her a proposition: that she be his mistress and live in a…
The Escudero mansion rests on a majestic estate against the backdrop of green fields. Inside, however, gloom and terror are cast upon the inhabitants by the head of the household, the formidable Don Emilio. Even Emilio's own sister,…
For a woman with a face scarred by burns, Lourdes chooses to spend her time working than feeling sorry for herself. She realizes she must make both ends meet, especially that her family has abandoned her. Lourdes is resigned to living a…
An impressive educational attainment is all Ador ever dreamed of for his son, Paulo. Ador is unable to take custody of this illegitimate son out of fear of his meddlesome but wage-earning wife. As Paulo strives to be whole despite the…
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In an impoverished village where misery afflicts everyone like a common cold, a young sacristan upholds his belief in God and his family. Elmer persists in his service to the church despite his father's death and the lure of escape. His…
Ana believes she is lucky to have a husband like Noel who is affectionate and sensitive to all her needs. It did not come as a surprise to her when kind Noel decides to adopt Arnel, Ana's rebellious younger brother. Despite her…
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Life is a journey and in every man's voyage, he encounters a fork in the road that will test his ability to choose his destiny. This is Eric's story, and it starts with his father leaving the enormous responsibility of raising the family…
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Joan visits her old aunt's fishing village in hopes of imparting the knowledge she acquired as a teacher. She encounters Sendong, whose mental condition never deterred him from being a loving man. Sendong's kindness, however, makes him…
Maggie has made peace with the idea of becoming an old maid until she meets young Val. Val is ravishing, and his impulsive ways drive him to propose marriage to Maggie shortly after they met. The first stages of their romance are sweet…
In the midst of the chaos and disorder during the Japanese Occupation, Regina finds herself falling in love with an idealistic and courageous soldier, Mario. As fate would have it, war eventually tears them apart-and for years Regina is…
An orphan Anna meets siblings Benny and Liza, new best friends whom she now considers family, at a foster home. She constantly defends them against the orphanage's resident bully Dodong, but later Anna finds out that this is just a small…
When an aggravating illness afflicts her old mother, Gloria is given the responsibility of taking care of her younger brother, Francis. Gloria has a successful career, a loving husband, and two healthy children. However, Francis' presence…
After four years of a blissful but childless marriage, an incessant void begins to set in between Poch and Ina. Although their marriage is successful in every aspect, Ina believes their incapacity to bear children is due to a lamentable…
Caught in the middle of his constantly bickering roommates, Adrian soon discovers the pitfalls of maintaining a peaceful household when another unexpected visitor arrives on his doorstep. For as Lyn becomes the unlikely source of rivalry…
Three boys from different families learn that friendship is possible even outside the boundaries of social status. They grow up believing their bond is bound to last until they reach a ripe old age. This belief meets a swift and tragic…
Precy, a widow, is plagued with the responsibility of dealing with her son's drug addiction. Playing the role of both father and mother, Precy cannot decide between being the disciplinarian father who will shake Ricky to his senses and…
Every man has his one great love. But before Ramil could even get close to his, he witnesses his granduncle Cirilo hold on to his great love. During their youth, Cirilo and Dolores were young lovers, but were forced to separate because of…
When his wife's dreams of leading an affluent lifestyle become the driving force to their struggling marriage, Harry is left with the daunting task of pleasing Celo's unreasonable needs and demands through any means necessary. But with…
Julio is a blue-collar worker, who lives in a modest home with his family. He escapes into a private dream world through his regular correspondence with an anonymous pen pal based in Spain. In his letters, Julio claims he is a wealthy…
On the eve of their silver anniversary, Marina and Caloy vow never to leave each other's side. This vow is broken the next morning as Marina finds Caloy lifeless on their bed. While grieving their father's death, the children begin to…
Dana and Rose are best friends with traits that complement each other- Rose is rich but slow-witted, and Dana is smart but poor. Both girls are eager to fulfill their dreams together as they are about to graduate from high school. But a…
Alex and Sonia, despite having two children, never fall short of loving Joy like their own. Their happy home crumbles when Joy's real parents show up to retrieve their daughter. Although Joy's biological mother tries hard to win Joy's…
A protective mother learns of her daughter's clandestine affair with a delinquent young man. She sends the girl away to a relative's remote house to keep her from danger. They are unaware that the real danger lurks in their chosen place…
To evade the trauma of her best friend Christy's traumatic death, teenaged Margie migrates to America. Now an adult and with a family of her own, Margie goes back to her hometown after being summoned by her sick father. Still hesitant to…
Bored with the rustic life in the province, Carmen anticipates the letters of childhood friend Jessie who relates his exciting experiences in the city. When Jessie's mother dies, Carmen lives with Jessie who promises to marry her and to…
In her youth, Magda was an intelligent woman whose beauty made her sought after by men. But because of her strong personality, Magda found it difficult to make romantic relationships work, and this is why she ended up with four daughters…
Janine was ambitious as a child, and this trait turned to her advantage as she grew up to become a top lawyer. Now a certified attorney, Janine eyes the prospect of becoming senior partner in a prestigious law firm. But Janine's stable…
Terence, Pacoy, Sonia, and Suzette are lifelong friends who have been with each other during good times. Now that they are about to face the bad times, none of them is really sure how their friendship would fare. Terence is confounded…
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Olga, an old maid, and Becka, a widow, decided to adopt orphans for the holidays. They encourage their socialite friend, Mila, and she agrees to do so, but only to enhance her social stature. With the arrival of plump Carlo, sweet Grace,…
After failing in his career as an architect, a husband is seized by manic depression that eventually wrecks his happy marriage. To make things worse, he takes to drinking to the point that he becomes alcoholic. He and his wife resolve to…
One mother carries the burden of guilt as she watches her daughters waste their lives away... Cielo, the eldest, marries young in order to escape their turbulent home but ends up in an unhappy marriage. The youngest, Millet, is in a…
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This episode tells a classic love story of a poor boy Jun meeting an affluent lady named Christy and eventually, both fall in love with each other. Despite Jun's pure intentions and devotion, Christy's father believes that Jun will never…
Their enmity towards their respective fathers is what brought Allan and Arnel together as friends. They remained strong in offsetting each of their domestic angst until they are able to live amicable lives. However, a harrowing revelation…
Just when she thought life would bring her nothing but misery, a crippled woman meets a soldier, who soon asks for her hand in marriage. Unable to reconcile with the fact that she found love despite her physical defect, her insecurities…
An old woman returns to her daughter's home after several years. She is determined to spend her last days with her girl and her beloved granddaughter. The homecoming, however, proved to be far from a happy one for there are ties that have…
One mother's wish for her only daughter is carried out when a handsome landlord asks the young woman to be his bride. Aside from the joy of luxury that this union promises, the mother is convinced that her son-in-law is a man of…
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A young lady lives in discontent in spite of the fact that she has looks, wealth, and a loving father. She is utterly jealous of another girl who, despite her impoverished state, seems to be superior in many things. This envy grows into…
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Being constantly compared to her intelligent younger sister caused Suzette to develop an inferiority complex. To make matters worse, she has a speech defect that makes her an outcast among her family and peers. Relief finally came in the…
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Two brothers unite in a struggle against their mother's obnoxious behavior. The younger boy, sick of being the sheltered weakling, follows in his wild brother's footsteps. But in their desire to break away from their domestic crises, both…
Dante's homecoming disturbs life in the quaint seaside village when he brings along his wife Nemia, a beautiful woman whose past profession as a prostitute just cannot be accepted by Dante's mother, the same way that Dante cannot accept…
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When poverty and lack of education become a hindrance to a young couple from falling in love, Dante takes it upon himself to strive harder and prepare for his uncertain future with the woman of his dreams, Celia. But as his career…
A mother and her little daughter are reunited after many years of estrangement. The girl is unaware that it is her atrocious father who brought about their unwilled separation that led to a life of perennial suffering. Although the child…
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When Armand met the bewitchingly beautiful Sonia, he thought he was lucky to find romance amid his boring work. His job required a lot of travel, and he never expected that the routine of going to different secluded villages would take a…
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When jealousy is confused with compassion, the result is an unexpected love born out of sympathy and regret. With her older sister's untimely death, Connie takes it upon herself to help the family that Carla had left behind. As true…
A pair of lovers is caught between their political beliefs and their dream to pursue a peaceful life together. They soon decide to settle down and leave the vigilante group behind. Amidst their newfound freedom and happiness, they learn…
Abel and his family dress up as clowns and rely on party gigs for income. The family business goes down the drain when Abel's father dies, his mother grows ill, and his brother is diagnosed with schizophrenia. For a man who makes a living…
In her youth, Chuchie was a belligerent beauty with a string of promiscuous relationships with men. This disreputable past did not deter her from becoming a good mother; Chuchie loved her son and attended to his every need. But what…
Chito is a modern-day Robin Hood – an essentially kind-hearted, generous thief to the less fortunate. He is aware that he is compromising moral principles, but because he is poor and without a family, Chito felt he had no choice. Chito's…
Chito is a modern-day Robin Hood – an essentially kind-hearted, generous thief to the less fortunate. He is aware that he is compromising moral principles, but because he is poor and without a family, Chito felt he had no choice. Chito's…
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Newlyweds Monto and Lilia experience a different kind of honeymoon. Lilia is young enough to be Monto's daughter, but their marital issues do not stem from this age difference. Monto is sadistic and he takes pleasure in inflicting pain on…
Gaying, an old maid, gets the surprise of her life when a charming man sweeps her off her feet. Before she could decide whether her new prince, Johnny, is real or merely a dream, he presents her with a marriage proposal. As romance…
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In a secluded barrio, supernatural creatures are said to be treading the area at night. One family believes that a mysterious presence frequently disturbs their peaceful cottage. After a series of unspeakable events, the two sisters learn…
Because of poverty and their parents' abandonment, Tess was forced to take on the role of mother, father, and elder sister to little Del until the latter grew up into a young woman. As Del experiences first love, Tess realizes that she…
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A young man named Daniel witnesses the gruesome murder of an innocent boy. He faces a moral dilemma to either speak out for justice's sake or protect himself and his family by keeping his silence. Daniel finds his needed wisdom in his…
In a village where people live rustic lives and dream simple dreams, a miracle takes place in the life of an ordinary girl- an apparition of the Blessed Virgin advocates Wilma to dig a well that will produce water with inexplicable…
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A prodigal father returns to his estranged children only to find them settled in their own respective families. His fatherly instincts drive him to interfere with his children's squabbles with their respective spouses, but his genuine…
In the wake of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, nearly a hundred indigenous people suddenly found themselves homeless and drifted to Manila to seek a new life in the city. Like most of his clan, Basilio and his family soon learn the pains and…
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When an innocent and simple-minded Bea finds herself sharing a room with a bold and wayward Violy, they inadvertently find common ground in their paralleled tales of domestic woes and heartaches. But as their unlikely friendship is put to…
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The twists and turns of fate lead a rich, haughty girl to find love in the most unexpected place: right in her very garden. But despite striking an unlikely friendship with the family's new gardener, Cherry soon finds herself torn between…
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Three women of different generations share a common love for a man named Abel. He was raised by his possessive grandmother Caring, who eventually gives his wife the cold shoulder. The turmoil in their home worsens when Abel's estranged…
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Chito and Trina's household is considered happy in spite of their unconventional setup. Trina is a hardworking professional, while Chito is a homemaker who makes sure the needs of the children are met. Although their love for each other…
How far will a man go to capture the heart of the woman he loves? This is the question that confounds old Nato who resorts to consulting the town's renowned faith healer for answers. The faith healer gives him a love potion guaranteed to…
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One man grew up believing that gambling is a fair game, especially for people like him who will struggle with poverty lest they succumb to this vice. Although this is his only means of trade, he knows that this activity compromises his…
A poignant story of one the most prominent figure in show business — Tita Angge. Life for a movie fan is just as tough as the lives of characters portrayed by movie stars. Here is a true story of an unattractive girl with a big heart…
As part of the centennial of the Philippines' independence from Spain, the story follows the plight of the letter-sender's ancestor against the Spaniards.
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Maalaala Mo Kaya's Halloween episode, featuring Gardo Versoza as a young priest assigned to a faraway barrio, not knowing that the town is inhabited by aswangs.
Set during the Second World War, six-year-old Ambo and his family experienced the cruelties committed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Amidst all the dark moments, Ambo has formed a paternal bond with a Japanese officer named Captain Mori,…
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Starting as an actor's assistant, Pablito Sarmiento's comedic talents were discovered by Dolphy, and thus, his life changed when he became a star, taking the name "Babalu" due to his long and sharp chin. His successful venture as an actor…
At the age of 3, Julie Vega (born Julie Pearl Postigo) began her career when she starred in her very first TV ad. This proved that Julie has a natural talent for acting, and she even won the title role in the film "Mga Mata ni Angelita"…
The first of the two-part episode about the early life of Juan Ponce Enrile. Juan, born Juanito Furagganan, grew up in poverty because of his father's abandonment. Life changed when he started studying but his dreams cut short when the…
Daisy, the adopted daughter of Ed and Erlie, took over as breadwinner when her father's business failed. But her strength will be put to the test when she deals with her mother's breast cancer and her father's heart ailment.
Belen has been a responsible mother to her children, giving the best for them. Due to her husband's being irresponsible, she was forced to leave her family and work in Manila. Three months later, she returned, but her world crumbled when…
A tragic incident befalls Pablo's family soon after his father took Simon into their home. Years later, Pablo is forced to live with the interloper in a bid to protect his siblings and free his mother from Simon's spell.
Caitlin Soleil, better known to her nickname "Caitie", is the first daughter of Tine and Jayjay, a couple who they met each other while they rebuild their lives from their problematic pasts. Tine and Jayjay's lives became perfect when…
Blessed with beauty and brains and spoiled by her parents growing up, Lyka seems to have everything. However, Lyka still feels restricted in her actions, especially by her strict father. She finally experiences the freedom she has always…
Gelai may not have been lucky to have a complete family, but she has her real mother Gigi and aunts Linda and Rose to show her utmost love and care. As years passed by, she grew closer to her aunts while her mom lived away from them…
Follow the story of couple Alanis and Hennesy, who will fight for their love in spite of their health conditions: Alanis has a chronic kidney disease while Paolo has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Despite his own condition, Hennesy will…
While ordinary Filipinos were aware of the legislative career of Sen. Edgardo Angara, whose laws he wrote or co-wrote changed their lives, his life as a family man was a contrast, as he spent most of his time away from his family due to…
The life story of Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, from his tumultuous childhood to his time as a family man and assistant to Rodrigo Duterte, who would become the most controversial president of the country.
After suffering from a miscarriage during their first attempt, Marizo and Wilfred vow to do better with Kobe . As her family grows, Marizo vows to protect her sons from getting hurt. However, she soon learns that Kobe wants to learn how…
After engaging in a romantic relationship at a young age, Tin and Tantan get their hearts broken as their immaturity got the best of them. However, when they encounter much serious problems as they get older, Tin and Tantan find…
Inspired by her father, Nesthy chases her dream of becoming a great boxer despite being told by her rude relatives that boxing is just for boys. Just as she is flourishing in the Philippine Women's Boxing National Team, she finds herself…
Bound by common interests, Danny and Lorna find it easy to build a friendship despite their 34-year age gap. As their special bond develops into something deeper, the two struggle to contain their feelings and eventually give in to their…
Born in poverty, Darius grows up witnessing the struggles of his parents in making ends meet. Despite having a disability, the one-legged boy resolves to find a job to help his family. After a tragic event, his siblings unravel each…
The successful love story of Karen’s parents has always been her inspiration in searching for a perfect relationship. However, Karen gives up on her search for Mr. Right upon experiencing a series of heartbreaks, ultimately deciding to…
Aira experiences a fairytale-like love story when she meets her prince charming, Jason. However, their awfully sweet relationship ends in a painful breakup when Aira’s love for Jason gets out of hand. While Aira tries to move forward,…
Knowing that his dream of becoming a professional basketball player is unattainable, Jerry pours his heart and soul into making art. Through this, he meets Sheryl whom he builds a family with despite her parents’ disapproval. After losing…
30 years ago, Ferdinand Plazo whom he met Elvira will full affection of two hearts that only shattering her life onto her stricted parents namely for her uncle (Quizon) and mainly for her mother (Delgado), she offended by whom rejected by…
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El and Lerma forge a loving relationship while pursuing their dreams as doctors. However, a challenging situation soon forces them to face the harsh reality of their responsibilities in the medical field.
Arnel was an ambiguous man, he pursuing his dreams on writing all of his ambiguous memory for his future as a Seaman, however distractions ahead in scribbled his illness for fortune. Will he achieve his goals to pursue an attracted light?
Kristine tries to fulfill her promise to her departed mother that she will be reunited with her siblings every Christmas against all odds.
After finally taking her family to Dubai through sheer determination and hard work, Vagelyn finds herself looking for someone to fill the gap inside her heart. Following several attempts in dating, she reconnects with high school…
Despite his numerous rejections and failures, Carlo's perseverance and determination eventually lead him to make a name for himself in the showbiz industry as JC Alcantara.
After her heart got broken for the second time because of her boyfriend Gio's incessant infidelity, Karla finds a new reason to be happy upon reconnecting with her former classmate, Ralph. Convinced that he is the right one for her, Karla…
Bert instantly forms a friendship with Dodong and takes him under his wing as soon as he finds out his family situation. Despite hating his father Ismael for leaving their family, a strong urge to avenge him engulfs Bert after the former…
Janice is happily living her dream with her boyfriend Eddie until his mother Corsing enters the picture and frowns on their relationship. Upon building a new life with Eddie, Janice moves heaven and earth just to please Corsing, who…
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Rebecca was a hard-working woman in just unusual command by her family in a rural province, since her life became low since she had been argued by her siblings bout their share on allowances and personal problems, will she ever complied…
Petrus is a blind person who had ability to make choices to help by staying as close to his brother Raddy although some disadvantages occurred once she made unhonorable needs when he married and no one wondered for when he will cast his…
Ivy loves to act on stage but she agreed to put it on hold when her boyfriend Ian asked her to when he proposed marriage so that they can have children. But Ivy was unable to return to acting even after having four children as Ian…
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Zaldy and Jex work as chefs in an airline catering services company. Jex has a longtime crush on Zaldy and not wasted time asking him out. But to her disappointment, Zaldy keeps rejecting her invitation. As Jex leaves the company to look…
Larcy's world gets crushed when she learns about her husband Jun's affair with Rose, with whom he has a child named Ryan. But instead of leaving him, Larcy decides to make a sacrifice to make her family complete again. When she learns…
Jann Mar forgets about his fear of rejection to find his estranged biological father, only to be dejected in the end. Armed with his stepfather’s advice, JM finally follows his heart as he tries his luck in “Tawag ng Tanghalan.”
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The story tells about the first Philippine Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz's sake to pursuing her goals to her dreams as a weightlifter in the history of Philippine sports, she was among the 5 siblings of a family living in Zamboanga…
Valerie dreams of a better life with her siblings, Ali and Cha, until her brother follows the footsteps of their father Lando. As the cracks of their relationship widen, their love for their family drives them to find their way back…
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Tanch's efforts pay off when a devout Sarah decides to follow her heart. Things get complicated as Juan, the father of Tanch's son, demands something that drives a wedge between the two. As Sarah tries to move on, a realization dawns on…
Edwin follows in his family's footsteps of earning a living through illicit ways. Amid his degree, he sticks with his old habits in the US until he returns to the Philippines. As he makes things right, he finds the meaning of his life in…
The untold story of 2020 Summer Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam has a life being with sports for boxing than his strive of career, however prejudice has fall into his flame for his favor but how long will take a while if he goes to…
The addictice princess just for longing for happy ending, this is how Baby shows to share her thoughts about her passionate living with her true story about her hidden relationship with David and also she had an outstanding unpaid debts…
After constant searching for "the right one" on Facebook, John got to meet Angel who would eventually become his girlfriend. Their growing romance will be tested when Angel was diagnosed with breast cancer. How will the young couple…
Tess is born to a poverty-stricken family and usually supports her mother, who is suffering from postpartum depression. While studying, she works as a crew member in a fast-food chain where he meets John, who unlike her is born wealthy…
Karen Bordador has just started to gain a reputation for herself as a highly-regarded and popular radio DJ, and as an up-and-coming fashion model and television personality. However, success starts to swerve at the wrong direction as…
The story of Karen Bordador continues as she got to adjust to life in prison while keeping a positive outlook. With many legal hurdles and the coronavirus pandemic situation both affecting the judicial process and life in jail itself,…
Michael, Angelo, and Anthony Villadarez are three brothers who become orphans as they lose both of their parents during their childhood. Their grandmother Deling decides to be her grandchildren’s guardian despite her estranged…
Mae meets Pio when she goes on a hike to heal from her recent heartbreak. As the two eventually fall in love with each other, Pio suffers from a life-altering disease that would put their blossoming relationship to the test.
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Daisy continues to work hard, this time abroad, working as a performer until she returned back home. Even back home, she communicates with her foreigner boyfriend, would eventually meet up in person and introduce him to her family, and…
Living up to his father's principles, Mel decides to take matters into his own hands when his employers mistreat him and his men. His relentless efforts soon payoff, until he finds himself embroiled in another legal battle.
Mel tries to clear his name head-on until unforeseen circumstances force him to run away from the law. When he still ends up behind bars, the wrongfully accused patriarch slowly begins to turn his back on his moral principles.
Growing up under the care of her aunt, Joy cannot help but admire Marlita and hope to repay her sacrifices someday. When her half-sister Sofia ends up with her, Joy gladly assumes responsibility, thinking that Marlita did the same for her.
Wena meets Greg online at the darkest time of her life but the scars of her past force the aspiring nurse to cut him off amid her growing feelings. Despite saying their goodbyes, the two find themselves slowly overcoming their greatest…
James takes it upon himself to provide for his family to the point of swallowing his pride as he becomes an escort. Amid his attempt to start over with a clean slate with his boyfriend, James' dark past continues to haunt him.
Olie's dream of having a complete family falls through when her Muslim husband dies suddenly. Rejecting her brother-in-law's marriage proposal, Olie pulls out all the stops to reunite with the son she left behind.
Despite Viktoria's life-threatening disease, Nick refuses to walk away and decides to fight for their love in sickness and in health. When his girlfriend's lupus worsens, Nick does something unexpected.
Joan's life makes an unexpected turn following the deaths of her parents, leaving her with the responsibility of taking care of her sister Jai. However, her strength is put to the test when Jai gets diagnosed with schizophrenia.
For years, Billy has been trying to ignore his paranormal ability for fear of being ostracized. Just as he meets someone who truly accepts him, Billy faces the greatest fight of his life.
Determined to give her family a better life, Abby is forced to endure her tragic fate abroad. Though she finds a way to cope with her situation, Abby refuses to make no move when another group of unsuspecting victims arrives.
Abby finds a family in Iris and company no matter how she tries to stop herself from growing closer to them. While Abby receives a shocking revelation about her husband, an opportunity to return home presents itself to the abused women.
Abby finally returns home to her family in the Philippines, only to be a prisoner of her hellish experience abroad. Heeding Iris' advice, Abby faces her inner demons as she slowly makes a fresh start with her newfound love.
The country's longest-running drama anthology returns with a new chapter of storytelling, featuring bolder stories that will resonate with a new generation of viewers.
Sofronio's dream of becoming a singer takes a back seat when he reluctantly follows his father's wish. His passion and confidence suffer a major hit after countless losses, but it seems fate has other plans for him as another opportunity…
Sheena shares a strong bond with her mother Angelyn and together, they envision a future where she will become a performer. However, a tragedy strikes just when their goal is within reach, leaving Sheena full of doubts about their…
Cruz and Lovella Maguad reluctantly give in to their children's request and adopt Janice, treating her like their own. As time passes, the couple grows increasingly suspicious of her until a tragedy befalls their family.
The Maguad couple's world comes crashing down after the brutal killings of their children. To make matters worse, Jasmine is revealed to have a hand in the crime. Amid their pursuit of justice, Cruz and Lovella are forced to face the…
After a miscarriage, Marissa loses another shot at motherhood when her husband sends her stepdaughter, Angel, away to live with his parents. Years later, Angel returns distant and rebellious, falling into a nightmare no mother could bear…
Nadia is left with no choice but to start over and take a high-paying job offer in Thailand after losing her hard-earned money to a crypto scam, only to be deceived and trafficked into a cyber scam operation in Myanmar.
Nadia's refusal to continue working as a scammer turns her life into a living hell. Amid suffering unimaginable horror day after day, she desperately clings to a tinge of hope of seeing the children that she left behind.
Growing up in poverty, life is all about survival for Hajie until Lenie comes along. Despite rumors about Hajie's gender identity, the two become a couple and work together as a glam team, only for their personal struggles to test their…
As if her sufferings at the hands of her mother and stepfather are not enough, Marlyn's life spirals further into misery when she becomes a victim of sex trafficking. But despite having a fresh start, her old wounds come back to haunt her.
Trixia joins her school's sprint team, hoping to clinch a medal someday. Her career takes off to a great start even without properly fitting running shoes. And just within nine months, she joins a national event where she meets her…
Ricky once found comfort in a spinning top. Now a parent himself, he vows to never be like his own father. But as pressure builds, he begins to doubt himself until one day, he picks up his spinning top again—not to play, but to survive.
Everything changes for the worse for Eugene when his mother abandons them and when he comes out as gay. Shunned by his family, he is forced to fend for himself on the streets and face unimaginable odds to become a top student at a leading…
Andot's desire for independence and control over his own life pushes him to tread a dangerous path. But just when he gets the freedom he yearns for, a tragedy ultimately changes his life.
