Pulang Araw#Episodes
{{Short description|2024 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox television
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| alt = An image of Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Barbie Forteza, Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo standing in the middle of a forest, with small fires on the ground and a jet in the sky. Richards is holding the Philippine flag. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
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| alt_name = {{Plainlist|
- In the Arms of the Conqueror{{cite web|url=https://gmaworldwide.tv/show/in-the-arms-of-the-conqueror/ |title=In the Arms of the Conqueror |website=GMA Worldwide |access-date=October 29, 2024}}
- Crimson Invasion{{cite web|url=https://worldscreen.com/tvdrama/showcase-gma-network-1024/ |title=Showcase: GMA Network - TVDrama |website=World Screen |date=October 10, 2024 |access-date=November 9, 2024}}}}
| genre = War drama
| creator = Suzette Doctolero{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2023/05/05/2263950/barbie-david-pinaghahandaan-ang-pulang-araw- |title=Barbie at David, pinaghahandaan ang Pulang Araw |date=May 5, 2023 |author=Calderon, Nora |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=June 10, 2024 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121173055/https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2023/05/05/2263950/barbie-david-pinaghahandaan-ang-pulang-araw- |url-status=live}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Suzette Doctolero
- Onay Sales
- Anna Aleta Nadela}}
| director = Dominic Zapata{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/380488/dennis-paghahandaan-ang-bardagulan-nila-ni-alden-sa-pulang-araw-exciting |title=Dennis handa na sa bardagulan nila ni Alden sa Pulang Araw: Exciting! |author=Santiago, Ervin |date=March 21, 2024 |website=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=June 20, 2024 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611044610/https://bandera.inquirer.net/380488/dennis-paghahandaan-ang-bardagulan-nila-ni-alden-sa-pulang-araw-exciting |url-status=live}}
| creative_director = Aloy Adlawan
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|
- Paulo Guico
- Miguel Guico
- Pablo Nase}}
| open_theme = "Kapangyarihan" by Ben&Ben and SB19
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 110
| executive_producer = Rosie Lyn M. Atienza
| cinematography = Roman Theodossis
| location = {{Plainlist|
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Benedict Lavastida
- Robert Ryan Reyes
- Vince Valenzuela}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 18–42 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment Group
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|7|29}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|12|27}}
}}
{{Lang|tl|Pulang Araw}} ({{Translation|red sun}} / international title: In the Arms of the Conqueror) is a 2024 Philippine television drama war series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco, Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on July 29, 2024, on the network's Prime line up. The series concluded on December 27, 2024, with a total of 110 episodes.
The series is streaming online on Netflix and YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraTAOLTXnZa6lWrLbmtfZLM |title=Pulang Araw (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=April 17, 2025}}
Premise
Eduardo, Adelina, Teresita, and Hiroshi navigate their respective lives amid the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.{{cite web|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/10/historical-action-drama-pulang-araw-coming-to-netflix |title=Historical action-drama Pulang Araw coming to Netflix |author=Songco, Pauline |date=June 10, 2024 |website=Daily Tribune |access-date=August 13, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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| image3 = David Licauco at the Miss World Philippines 2022.jpg
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| image4 = Alden Richards at the OMG Awards.jpg
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;Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz:
Eduardo's younger sister, harbors a strong dislike for Americans. When World War II begins, she chooses to side with the Japanese.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177368/alden-barbie-sanya-david-pulang-araw-a5132-20231124 |title=Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, David Licauco headline historical action-drama Pulang Araw |author=Baylon, Khryzztine Joy |date=November 24, 2023 |website=PEP |access-date=June 11, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/912817/pulang-araw-cast-of-characters-teaser-trailer/story/?amp |title=Pulang Araw introduces full cast of characters in new teaser trailer |date=July 9, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=August 20, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819173429/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/912817/pulang-araw-cast-of-characters-teaser-trailer/story/?amp |url-status=live}}
- Sanya Lopez as Teresita "Morena" Borromeo:
Adelina's older half-sister, Teresita Borromeo, has aspirations of becoming a vaudeville star. She is the daughter of Carmela and Julio Borromeo.{{cite web|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/11/24/barbie-david-tandem-di-pa-laos/ |title=Barbie, David tandem 'di pa laos |author=Sermino, Dondon |date=November 24, 2023 |website=Abante |access-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611051033/https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/11/24/barbie-david-tandem-di-pa-laos/ |url-status=live}}
- David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka:
The son of Japanese immigrants, he goes to Japan to study and eventually returns to the Philippines, where he reunites with his childhood friends Adelina, Teresita and Eduardo.
- Alden Richards as Eduardo dela Cruz:
Harbors resentment towards his American father, who rejected his mother. The older half-brother of Adelina and has romantic feelings for Teresita. Choosing to side with neither the Americans nor the Japanese, he joins the guerrilla forces.
- Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saitoh:
A Japanese Imperial Army officer whose mission is to conquer the Philippines, he eventually develops feelings for Teresita.
;Supporting cast
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- Epy Quizon as Julio Borromeo
- Angelu de Leon as Carmela Borromeo
- Ashley Ortega as Manuela Apolonio{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/546608/meeting-with-surviving-comfort-women-moves-ashley-ortega-to-tears |title=Meeting with surviving comfort women moves Ashley Ortega to tears |author=Policarpio, Allan |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=March 15, 2024 |access-date=June 11, 2024}}
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia Dimalanta-Torres{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/387193/barbie-david-alden-dennis-sanya-magsasama-sama-sa-pulang-araw |title=Barbie, David, Alden, Dennis, Sanya magsasama-sama sa Pulang Araw |author=Del Rosario, Pauline |date=June 11, 2024 |website=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=June 11, 2024}}
- Mikoy Morales as Tasyo
- Brianna Advincula as Luisa
- Isay Alvarez as Dolores
- Jay Arcilla as Dado
- Don Melvin Boongaling as Juanito
- Sef Cadayona as Luis
- Skye Chua as Yuki
- Tyro Dylusan as Juan
- Joyce Glorioso as Rosing
- Karenina Haniel as Meding
- Issa Litton as Bettina
- Joanne Morallos as Yolanda
- Ryoichi Nagatsuka as Ryu
- Jay Ortega as Akio Watanabe{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/21311/meet-newbie-actor-jay-ortega-aka-akio-watanabe-in-pulang-araw/photo |title=Meet newbie actor Jay Ortega a.k.a. Akio Watanabe in Pulang Araw |author=Napoles, Jimboy |date=August 22, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 16, 2024}}
- Bombi Plata as Francisco
- Armson Panesa as Isko
- Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Lorena
- Robert Seña as Johnny{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/videos/all#237122 |title=Pulang Araw: Ang Pagpapakilala (Official AVP) |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710074404/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/videos/all#237122 |url-status=live}}
- Neil Ryan Sese{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/181188/pulang-araw-netflix-a4118-20240610 |title=Pulang Araw ng GMA-7, unang mapapanood sa Netflix |date=June 10, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=June 11, 2024}} as Lauro Torres
- Aidan Veneracion as Mario Santos
- Justin Lim as first lieutenant Yamada{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/929829/justin-lim-bids-goodbye-to-his-pulang-araw-character-first-lt-yamada/story/ |title=Justin Lim bids goodbye to his Pulang Araw character First Lt. Yamada |author=Basina, Carby Rose |date=December 12, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 13, 2024}}
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;Guest cast
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- Rhian Ramos as Filipina "Fina" dela Cruz
- Jacky Woo as Chikara Tanaka{{cite web|title=David Licauco, nakasama si Maria Ozawa sa isang proyekto |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/181428/david-licauco-maria-ozawa-a734-20240624 |author=Gabinete, Jojo |date=June 24, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=June 26, 2024}}
- Maria Ozawa as Haruka Tanaka
- Billy Ray Gallion as Tyler Campbell
- Franchesco Maafi as younger Eduardo dela Cruz{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/21201/meet-cassy-franchesco-cheska-and-migz-the-talented-young-actors-in-pulang-araw/photo/288436/cloud-7 |title=Meet Cassy, Franchesco, Cheska, and Migz, the talented young actors in Pulang Araw |author=Napoles, Jimboy |date=August 8, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 9, 2024}}
- Cassy Lavarias as younger Adelina dela Cruz
- Cheska Maranan as younger Teresita Borromeo
- Miguel Diokno as younger Hiroshi Tanaka
- Julie Anne San Jose as Katy de la Cruz
- Derrick Monasterio as Marcel{{cite web|title=Derrick Monasterio: "Gusto ko nang mag-start ng family soon." |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/180258/derrick-monasterio-start-own-family-a4118-20240421 |date=April 21, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=May 14, 2024}}
- Zephanie Dimaranan as Chichay{{cite web|title=Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/03/13/2340062/cornerstones-michael-sager-zephanie-look-back-journey-becoming-kapuso |author=Tomada, Nathalie |date=March 13, 2024 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |access-date=May 14, 2024}}
- Waynona Collings as Mary Walter
- Lauren King as Etang Discher
- Rabiya Mateo{{cite web|title=Rabiya Mateo set for special role in period drama Pulang Araw |url=https://qa.philstar.com/opinyon/2024/05/22/2356870/rabiya-mateo-set-special-role-period-drama-pulang-araw |author=Salterio, Leah |date=May 22, 2024 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |access-date=May 22, 2024}} as Rosalia
- Abraham Lawyer as an American soldier{{cite web|title=Michelle Dee hindi pa tapos ang beauty-pageant journey? |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/177523/michelle-dee-beauty-pageant-journey-a4118-20231201 |date=December 1, 2023 |website=PEP |access-date=May 14, 2024}}
- Max Collins as Yay Panlilio{{cite web|title=Ronnie Liang joins cast of Pulang Araw |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/924685/ronnie-liang-joins-cast-of-pulang-araw/story/ |date=October 23, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 23, 2024}}
- Ronnie Liang
- Elle Villanueva as Kumander Liwayway{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/260978/pulang-araw-kamikaze-sneak-peek/video |title=Pulang Araw: Kamikaze {{!}} Sneak peek |date=December 19, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=December 20, 2024}}
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Development
Writer Suzette Doctolero began conceptualizing {{Lang|tl|Pulang Araw}} between 2012 and 2013. In 2023, the series was announced, with Doctolero serving as the head writer.
Doctolero's interest in writing a story set during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines was a result of her grandparents' experience as guerrilla fighters and vaudeville performers. She researched and interviewed World War II veterans, vaudeville artists and comfort women for the series.
=Casting=
In November 2023, the cast of the series was announced.{{cite web|url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/11/24/2313808/barbie-forteza-david-licauco-alden-richards-sanya-lopez-star-japanese-era-drama |title=Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Alden Richards, Sanya Lopez to star in Japanese-era drama |author=Llemit, Kathleen A. |date=November 24, 2023 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=July 3, 2024 |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611082733/https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/11/24/2313808/barbie-forteza-david-licauco-alden-richards-sanya-lopez-star-japanese-era-drama |url-status=live}} In December, Abraham Lawyer joined the cast.{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/6/abraham-lawyer-michelle-dee-s-brother-to-join-show-business-report |title=Abraham Lawyer, Michelle Dee's brother, to join show business: Report |author=Ramos, Neil |date=December 6, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=July 3, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=July 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701130135/https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/6/abraham-lawyer-michelle-dee-s-brother-to-join-show-business-report |url-status=live}} In July 2024, additional cast members Robert Seña, Neil Ryan Sese, Jay Arcilla, Sef Cadayona and Tyro Daylusan were announced. Julie Anne San Jose, Derrick Monasterio, Isay Alvarez, Rabiya Mateo, Jacky Woo, Maria Ozawa and Billy Ray Gallon were announced for a guest role.{{cite web|author=Llemit, Kathleen A. |title=Pulang Araw to have SB19, Ben&Ben collab song; Julie Anne San Jose as guest star |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/07/10/2369139/pulang-araw-have-sb19-benben-collab-song-julie-anne-san-jose-guest-star |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710062609/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/07/10/2369139/pulang-araw-have-sb19-benben-collab-song-julie-anne-san-jose-guest-star |url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/912817/pulang-araw-cast-of-characters-teaser-trailer/story/ |title=Pulang Araw introduces full cast of characters in new teaser trailer |date=July 9, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-date=September 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906141559/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/912817/pulang-araw-cast-of-characters-teaser-trailer/story/ |url-status=live}}
Production
Principal photography commenced on December 1, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/177585/melanie-marquez-nagulat-sa-balitang-mag-aartista-na-ang-anak-na-si-abraham-lawyer-a734-20231204 |title=Melanie Marquez, nagulat sa balitang mag-aartista na ang anak na si Abraham Lawyer |author=Gabinete, Jojo |date=December 4, 2023 |website=PEP |access-date=May 14, 2024 |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220022508/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/177585/melanie-marquez-nagulat-sa-balitang-mag-aartista-na-ang-anak-na-si-abraham-lawyer-a734-20231204 |url-status=live}} Filming took place in Manila, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan and Pampanga. Historical locations that were no longer existent were recreated using CGI.{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/07/16/2370392/how-pulang-araw-takes-us-back-important-time-history |title=How Pulang Araw takes us back to an important time in history |author=Tomada, Nathalie |date=July 16, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-date=July 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718002816/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/07/16/2370392/how-pulang-araw-takes-us-back-important-time-history |url-status=live}} Several Japanese language coaches were hired to teach the cast, including cast member Ryoichi "Ryo" Nagatsuka, who is of Filipino-Japanese descent.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/21544/get-to-know-skygardens-ryo-nagatsuka-the-japanese-language-coach-in-pulang-araw/photo |title=Get to know SkyGarden's Ryo Nagatsuka, the Japanese language coach in Pulang Araw |author=Napoles, Jimboy |date=September 20, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 31, 2024}} Filming concluded on December 4, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/184366/dennis-trillo-pulang-araw-a734-20241210 |title=Dennis Trillo, muling ipinamalas ang husay sa Pulang Araw |author=Gabinete, Jojo |date=December 10, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=April 11, 2025}}
Music
"Kapangyarihan" ({{translation|power}}) by Ben&Ben and SB19 serves as the main title theme of {{lang|tl|Pulang Araw}}. The songs for the series were produced by Rocky Gacho, using the compositions from the time period the series is based on, notably of Shelton Brooks, Nicanor Abelardo, Brewster Higley and Daniel E. Kelley. A soundtrack album was released on August 9, 2024, by GMA Playlist, featuring the songs performed by the series' cast.{{cite web|author=Napoles, Jimboy |title=Pulang Araw OST, available na sa lahat ng music streaming platforms |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/114963/pulang-araw-ost-available-na-sa-lahat-ng-music-streaming-platforms/story |access-date=August 11, 2024 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=September 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906141709/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw/114963/pulang-araw-ost-available-na-sa-lahat-ng-music-streaming-platforms/story |url-status=live}}
Release
The pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Pulang Araw}} premiered on Netflix on July 26, 2024, while its television debut on GMA Network was broadcast on July 29, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/06/11/2362037/pulang-araw-release-netflix-72-hours-gma-airing |title=Pulang Araw to release on Netflix 72 hours before GMA airing |author=Severo, Jan Milo |date=June 11, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=June 11, 2024}} Originally set to air 100 episodes, the series was given additional ten episodes in November 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/926926/pulang-araw-is-extended-for-2-weeks/story/ |title=Pulang Araw is extended for 2 weeks |author=Yap, Jade Veronique |date=November 13, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=November 14, 2024}} The final episode of the series was released on Netflix on December 24, 2024, while its television broadcast on GMA Network aired on December 27, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/184605/pulang-araw-bids-farewell-a734-20241224 |title=Pulang Araw, magpapaalam na sa ere makalipas ang 110 episodes |author=Gabinete, Jojo |date=December 24, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=December 26, 2024}}
Reception
=Ratings=
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of {{Lang|tl|Pulang Araw}} earned a 12.8% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/182056/pulang-araw-pilot-episode-ratings-a4118-20240730 |title=Pulang Araw pilot episode sa GMA-7, nagapi ba ang Batang Quiapo? |date=July 30, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730113430/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/182056/pulang-araw-pilot-episode-ratings-a4118-20240730 |url-status=live}}
=Critical response=
James Patrick Anarcon of PEP, complimented the series' cast and highlighted the performance of actress Rhian Ramos, stating the actress showed "depth" to the character she was portraying.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/182123/pulang-araw-review-a724-20240805-lfrm |title=Pulang Araw boasts of ensemble cast, impressive storytelling |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=August 5, 2024 |website=PEP |access-date=October 17, 2024}} Mikhail Lecaros of The Philippine Star Life, gave a positive note towards the series' production design, visuals, costume design and cast, and also criticized the series for its "tired telenovela tropes".{{cite web|url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/378370-review-pulang-araw-first-week |title=Review: World War II and drama converge in Pulang Araw |author=Lecaros, Mikhail |date=August 6, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star Life |access-date=October 17, 2024}}
Accolades
Legacy
The series is set to be archived on the Lunar Codex located in Earth's Moon – an archive of works to be launched from Earth through NASA Artemis and Commercial Lunar Payload Services program partners.{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/11/28/2403573/pulang-araw-become-first-filipino-series-archived-moon |title=Pulang Araw to become first Filipino series archived in the moon |author=Severo, Jam Milo |date=November 28, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=December 25, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/pulang_araw}}
- {{IMDb title|31381986}}
Category:2024 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2024 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine action television series
Category:Philippine historical television series
Category:Television series about family history
Category:Television series by GMA Entertainment Group
Category:Television series directed by Dominic Zapata