Magpakailanman (2012)
Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network. Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is hosted by broadcaster Mel Tiangco. The first incarnation of the show aired its last original episode on December 27, 2007 and was replaced by the E.S.P. TV series. While the succeeding show was then still under production, reruns of Magpakailanman were aired until January 31, 2008. Reruns of Magpakailanman were aired on GMA Life TV. On its 10th anniversary, Magpakailanman will return to the Philippine television, starting November 17, 2012. Mel Tiangco will also return as the host/narrator.
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Episode 1 - Zendee Rose Tenerefe Life Story
Release Date: 2012-11-07Formerly known as a "random girl," Zendee (Louise Delos Reyes) went viral after she sang a karaoke version of a popular song in a mall. From there on, she gained a following and later was invited in numerous television shows, eventually meeting renowned American TV host Ellen Degeneres. Before gaining popularity with her powerful voice, how was Zendee able to overcome all the hardships in life?
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Episode 2 - Chef with No Hands: The Maricel Apatan Story
Release Date: 2012-11-24After falling victim to men who have greed over a residential property, Maricel (Barbie Forteza/Maxene Magalona) barely survived this tragedy where she lost both of her hands. Despite this, she used her "disability" as an advantage to pursue her passion-cooking.
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Episode 3 - The Power of Love: The Nathaniel Cruz Story
Release Date: 2012-12-01 -
Episode 4 - The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story
Release Date: 2012-12-08Little Ryzza Mae Dizon's cheery attitude helped her win the title of 'Little Miss Philippines 2012' in a well-known local TV competition, and as a result, her humble life became grandiose.
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Episode 5 - The Nanay Silveria Story
Release Date: 2012-12-15A story of a mother who will do anything to prove her love for her children in the midst of tragedy.
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Episode 6 - Sa likod ng mga ngiti: The Stories of John Edric Ulang and Jaylord Casino
Release Date: 2012-12-22 -
Episode 7 - The Miriam Castillo Story
Release Date: 2012-12-29Despite their significant age gap and the opposition of their family, Miriam (Gina Alajar) finds love and marries the person she loves. She worked tirelessly to support her family until she got caught in an investment scam that will ruin her name.
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Episode 8 - Pusong bato: The Renee dela Rosa Story
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Episode 9 - The Lucy Aroma Story
Release Date: 2013-01-12Growing up in a conservative family, Lucy (Sunshine Dizon) was the eldest among her siblings as her family lives a simple life. Ever since she and her siblings were kids, Lucy was the one who took care of them because their parents were always out working. However, as her parents told her that she'd be unable to finish her studies, this triggered her depression. Years later, all things have changed-including her behavior and outlook in life. Problems and obstacles arose that triggered the change in Lucy's actions and behavior. Gina (LJ Reyes) and her siblings tried and did everything to help take care of Lucy until one day, they found out in the news and on TV that their sister had committed suicide.
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Episode 10 - Pakawalang anghel: The Michelle Perez Story
Release Date: 2013-01-19 -
Episode 11 - Ligaw na diyosa: The Katrina Halili Story
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Episode 12 - Kagat ng asong ulol: The Eduardo Sese Story
Release Date: 2013-02-02Despite being "man's bestfriend," dogs can also be our worst enemy. Eduardo (Gabby Eigenmann) was taking care of his dogs when one of them bit him. It was then he discovered that one of his dogs has rabies.
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Episode 13 - The Wally Bayola Story
Release Date: 2013-02-09The true life story of one of the most famous co-hosts of the famous afternoon variety show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga.
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Episode 14 - My Only Love: True Love Story of Leonard and Nonyx Buela
Release Date: 2013-02-16Leonard (Geoff Eigenmann) will stop at nothing to win Nonyx (Carla Abellana) over and make her his wife. Will he still pursue her in the midst of it all despite a problem that will keep their relationship apart?
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Episode 15 - Bayaning yagit: The Kesz Valdez Story
Release Date: 2013-02-23Kesz (Vince Magbanua) is a young street dweller with a bigger dream than anyone else. How does a child, despite his living conditions, become a recipient of the International Children's Peace Prize?
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Episode 16 - Gang Rape: The Elsa De Guzman Story
Release Date: 2013-03-02Working in a pizza parlor and then going home afterwards turned out to be a daily routine for best friends Elsa (Lovi Poe) and Vivian (Jackie Rice) until one night changed their lives when the two decided to go to a night out and spend some leisure time-but they ended up getting raped and impregnated by men who they know nothing of. How will they seek for justice if the odds were never in their favor?
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Episode 17 - The Alden Richards Story
Release Date: 2013-03-09 -
Episode 18 - Ang tatay kong beki: The Ruben Marasigan Story
Release Date: 2013-03-16Feeling hopeless that he wouldn't ever feel genuine happiness and love from a man, Ruben (Keempee de Leon) decided to be a foster parent so he could divert all of his attention to a child. While raising his adopted son, the child's curiosity about his biological parents was brought to Ruben's attention, eventually letting Sonia (Gladys Reyes) live with them. Upon finding out that the child experiences abuse from his real parents, how will Ruben fight for his rights as the father of his foster child?
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Episode 19 - Ang huling awit ng puso: The Susan Fuentes Story
Release Date: 2013-03-19 -
Episode 20 - Sex for Sale: Norma Diwa versus the Bataan Sex Workers
Release Date: 2013-04-06A hardworking and loving wife and mother, Norma's (Agot Isidro) dreams of having a happy family fell apart when she found out her husband Rey (Ramon Christopher) turns out to be having an affair with a woman who dragged him to prison for using illegal drugs. While thinking that her husband has changed for good, Norma discovers secrets inside the jail-corrupt wardens, limited resources for prison and even bringing in sex workers inside, which encouraged Rey to be unfaithful again. To add insult to the injury, cancer hits Norma. Despite this, she will stop at nothing just to fight for what is right for her and her husband.
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Episode 22 - Transman: The Nil Nodalo Story
Release Date: 2013-04-20Being assigned as a woman at birth, Marie (Andrea Torres) always felt confused about her gender identity upon growing up as she feels more attraction to the same sex. Despite her mother's disapproval, Marie then realized that she's a man trapped inside a woman's body-motivating her to embrace being a man. Now identifying himself as Nil (Mike Tan), he undergoes gender reassignment surgery just so he could be his true self.
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Episode 71 - One Last Chance: The Jam and Michelle Story
Release Date: 2014-05-03At the brink of their popularity online, the love team of Jam (Jake Vargas) and Mich (Yassi Pressman) face a tough challenge as the former gets diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite this, their love for each other saw them through and battled all the odds until the end.
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Episode 508 - BF ko ang tatay ng BFF ko
Release Date: 2024-08-10Friendship heavily relies on trust as our friends are also our family, not only during fun times but also during dark times, but what will you do if your best friend is having an affair with your father? Will you accept their relationship?