Notable Episodes
| Title | Date Aired | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sa Kabila ng Karamdaman (An AIDS Victim Story) |
April 14, 2005 | The episode was about a mother who was raped and acquired AIDS in Hong Kong where she worked as a domestic helper. It starred Lorna Tolentino and Noni Buencamino. For the said episode, Buencamino bagged the Best Dramatic Actor trophy in 2005 Asian Television Awards in Singapore, while Tolentino received a commendation for her portrayal of the role of an AIDS victim. |
| Dahil Laging Sisikat ang Araw (The Ricky Reyes Story) |
January 13, 2003 | Served as the highest rating episode of the first season of the show (garnered 27% rating AGB Nielsen Philippines). This episode featured the inspiring story of popular hairdresser and stylist, Ricky Reyes and his life of rags to riches. The story also tells the deep and meaningful relationship of mother and son and the struggles that they both went through in life. Janno Gibbs portrayed the principal character. |
| Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina (Patricia Dongallo Story) |
May 11, 2006 | The episode served as the show’s 2006 Mother’s Day presentation. The said episode tackled the life story of Patricia “Peachy” Dongallo, a mother who loses her children to a rare and incurable blood disease. Jean Garcia and Gardo Versoza portrayed the main characters. This episode received high commendation as Best Drama Series in 2006 Asian Television Awards in Singapore. |
| Sa Likod ng Bawat Ngiti (The Joey de Leon Story) |
December 22, 2005 | Served as the third anniversary and Christmas presentation of the show. It featured the life of comedian, Joey de Leon, a look at his early life before he joined the world of showbiz. Keempee de Leon acted the principal character. |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap (Wayda Cosme Story) |
December 16, 2002 | The episode followed the life of an Aeta girl named Wayda Cosme and her struggles to finish Law and became the very first Aeta lawyer in Philippine history. Jolina Magdangal received a high commendation in 2003 Asian Television Award for her portrayal in the said episode. |
| Ano ang Kulay ng Tunay na Pagmamahal (The Jennylyn Mercado Untold Story) |
-- | Jennylyn Mercado played the role of herself and narrated the painful side of her childhood as a battered child. |
| Pag-ahon Mula sa Putikan (The Shine Mariquit Story) |
October 19, 2006 | The episode featured the story of Shine Mariquit, which was played by Joyce Jimenez. She was raped at the tender age of 13. Worse, this rape impregnated her, making her a young mother before she was mentally or emotionally ready. Then she became drug dependent and a prostitute. She later became a Mamasan (beer house manager). She eventually decided to lead a reformed life for the sake of her son. |
| Pangarap na Bituin (The Sarah Geronimo Story) |
June 19, 2003 | Served as Magpakailanman's first high-rated episode for season 2 (garnered 28% rating AGB Nielsen Philippines). The episode featured the rise-to-fame story of singer/actress Sarah Geronimo. Kyla portrayed the principal character. |
| Sa Muling Pagsilip ng Liwanag (The Jose and Permelita Claro Story) |
January 6, 2005 | Real-life couple, Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong portrayed Jose and Permelita Claro, both born blind and bereft of their respective family's love. Against their children contracted measles, they were forced to seek financial assistance from their parents but were denied. After the death of one of the kids, the couple exerted more effort to fend for themselves. Amidst trials, they stuck together with faith and love for each other. |
| Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit (Monica Sison Story) |
August 7, 2003 | The episode featured the life story of Monica Sison, a nun who went to the province to become a teacher to the less fortunate barrio children. Nora Aunor played the role of Monica. |
| Babangon Din Ang Kahapon (The Comfort Women Story) |
June 24, 2004 | Sunshine Dizon and Alessandra de Rossi portrayed Amonita Balajadia and Julia Poras, respectively, both became comfort women during Japanese invasion, World War II. This episode served as a special presentation of the show for the 54th Anniversary of GMA Network. The said episode also won Outstanding Drama Serial in the 1st EnPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards and 2 best actress trophies for Dizon. |
| Hiram na Haplos (The Jimmy and Cora Salalima Story) |
October 5, 2006 | Real-life couple, Lorna Tolentino and Rudy Fernandez lead the life story of Jimmy and Cora Salalima, a kindly couple who became foster parents for 47 orphans in “Kaisahang Buhay Foundation”. |
| Nang Magtampo ang Kerubin (The Elvira Lerum Story) |
June 26, 2003 | Susan Roces played Elvira Lerum, a widow who is forced to leave home and work as a domestic helper to support her three children. Her youngest daughter, Maria is an epileptic. After she leaves, her elder children treat Maria as a burden so she leaves home. Elvira then starts her search for her ailing daughter but fails to find her, until she watches I-Witness as it features young mental patients in a hospital. Susan sees her missing daughter as one of them so she goes to the hospital and they are reunited. |
| Laban sa Magandang Kinabuksan (The Mitchell Martinez Story) |
April 14, 2005 | An episode about Mitchell Martinez, a lady boxer who won for the country its first gold in boxing in 2001 (First Boxing for Women) in Thailand. Rochelle Pangilinan portrayed the role of Mitchell. |
| Sa Bingit ng Katotohanan (The Herminia Barlam Story) |
September 4, 2003 | A featured story of a handicapped named, Herminia Barlam, which was played by Alma Moreno. A witness to a crime, Herminia took the stand as the prime witness despite the threats on her life or even the initial rejection because of her defect which the court deemed unworthy and non-credible. Through determination, she won her fight to testify and then won the case itself. |
| Bakit Ako Mahihiya? (The Didith Reyes Story) |
December 2, 2002 | Served as Magpakailanman’s very first episode. It featured the life and love story of the Philippine’s former “Jukebox Queen”, from her heydays to her downfall. It starred Ara Mina as Didith Reyes. |
| Kakaibang Mukha ng Pag-ibig (The Antonio and Tina Baluyot Story) |
March 3, 2003 | Sunshine Dizon and Yul Servo portrayed as Tina, a retarded; and Antonio Baluyot, a man with a short and twisted legs. The two fall in love with each other and begins a very difficult life for the both of them. |
| Laro ng Tadhana (The Carmelita Mendoza Story) |
November 30, 2006 | The episode narrated the ill-fated life story of a mother named Carmelita who had lost her heart again and again. As a young lady, she was impregnated by her childhood sweetheart. But when their parents found out, they were forcefully separated; the child sent away for adoption. Carmelita didn't even find out if her baby was a boy or a girl. She was given another chance at love with another man, but a second pregnancy scared him away, revealing that he already had family. This time though, Carmelita kept her child: a son, Jimbo. History seemed to repeat itself, when a grown-up Jimbo met a girl named Diane, fell in love with her, and impregnated her. The two decide to marry, but during their wedding preparations, it revealed that Jimbo and Dianne are siblings. Sandy Andolong portrayed as Carmelita and Jennylyn Mercado and Jeremy Marquez acted as Dianne and Jimbo, respectively. |
| Nang Bumaba sa Lupa ang Bituin sa Langit (The Nelia Sancho Story) |
March 6, 2003 | The episode featured the former Queen of the Pacific and 1969 Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner-up, Nelia Sancho. She left the spotlight and joined an underground movement and became an activist during Martial Law days. Miriam Quiambao portrayed the role. |
| Sa Pagsikat at Paglubog ng Araw (The Janice Jurado Story) |
March 18, 2004 | This episode starred Sunshine Dizon as Janice Jurado, a former sexy singer, dancer and actress whose private life became turbulent that she turned to drugs. But she became close to God and kicked the habit. But as she turns over a new leaf, she learned she has breast cancer. |
| Sa Bawat Pag-ikot ng Mundo (The Joey Marquez Story) |
This episode narrated the story of a basketball player turned actor Joey Marquez and his struggles and determination to win the love and recognition of his father. Jomari Yllana acted as Joey Marquez. | |
| Sa Kabila ng Kanyang Pamamaalam (Jhunnalyn dela Peña Story) |
January 29, 2004 | A featured life story of Jhunnalyn dela Peña, which was portrayed by Angel Locsin, one of the two beneficiaries of the cornea transplant from the late Miko Sotto whose mom Ali Sotto donated his eyes to the Eyebank Foundation. |
| Sa Hirap at Ginhawa (The Wawel and Mila Mercado Story) |
June 19, 2003 | An episode about a couple who refused to let a heavy blow to their family bring them to their knees. When Mila became comatose after giving birth, doctors told Wawel his wife only had a one percent chance of waking up again. But Wawel refused to give up. Even as he prayed for a miracle, he silently vowed to share his experience to others should God grant his wish to revive his wife. Two weeks after he prayed, Mila suddenly woke up. And Wawel knew it was time to start fulfilling his vow. Glydel Mercado and Tonton Gutierrez lead the said episode. |
| Buhay na Walang Hanggan (The Mars Ravelo Story) |
May 26, 2005 | The episode served as the show’s tribute to the Philippines’ “Komiks King”, Mars Ravelo. The episode narrated the life and love story of Ravelo, his humble beginnings and his successful career as a comic novel writer. Dennis Trillo played the principal character. |
| Sa Muling Pagsapit ng Umaga (The Janet Clemente Story) |
April 3, 2003 | This episode served as the show’s second season pilot. It starred Dina Bonnevie as Janet Clemente, the first Filipina to be sentenced to death in the country. |
| Sa Kabila ng Kapansanan (The Grace Padaca Story) |
August 12, 2004 | The episode chronicled former Isabela Governor, Grace Padaca’s life story, her struggles in life despite her disability, the painful experiences during her childhood which molded her to become a strong-willed person. She’s a polio-victim who ended the more than three decades domination of a well-entrenched political clan in the province. Janice de Belen played the principal character. |
| Kapag ang Pag-ibig ay Wagas (The Gerry & Marlene Mariano Story) |
April 15, 2004 | Ara Mina and Jomari Yllana played as Gerry and Marlene, a couple afflicted with cerebral palsy. Ara Mina won Best Single Performance by an Actress in 2004 Star Awards for television for this episode. |
| Minsan May Isang Doktor (The Juan Flavier Story) |
July 3, 2003 | The episode chronicled the life story of former senator, Juan Flavier (played by Ogie Alcasid), a provincial lad who decides to become a doctor of medicine to help his poor townmates who still believe in albularyos (shamans). It was a trying and heartbreaking experience for the young doctor as the people he wants to serve scoff at him and his intentions. But he eventually succeeded in being accepted by the people and started his career as a public servant. |
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