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WATCH: MMK to feature life story of 'Courageous Caitie' this June 25

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos will witness how the little warrior Caitlin Soleil Lucas known by the monicker 'Courageous Caitie' battled over a rare disease in a special episode of ABS-CBN's long-running drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya" this Saturday, June 25.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4sp2z3K3ATsxNpnOIQT052ZpSXA_SVrce1utXxUTyu27esgvBrbvEydQy4PZzrZ9tA-kMdAanPvmVtoPOfWdL5Lo_uUgO6Apd9n8uNDwsDhdlOwppGeCC98Y8BkJrhUkWHCpBD04Cgw0/s1600/courageous-catie-mmk.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MMK to feature life story of 'Courageous Caitie' this June 25" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4sp2z3K3ATsxNpnOIQT052ZpSXA_SVrce1utXxUTyu27esgvBrbvEydQy4PZzrZ9tA-kMdAanPvmVtoPOfWdL5Lo_uUgO6Apd9n8uNDwsDhdlOwppGeCC98Y8BkJrhUkWHCpBD04Cgw0/s1600/courageous-catie-mmk.JPG" title="MMK to feature life story of 'Courageous Caitie' this June 25" /></a></div><br />'Courageous Caitie' who passed away late March in Singapore suffered from juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JML).<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/04/courageous-caitie-farewell-video.html" rel="nofollow">WATCH: Courageous Caitie’s farewell video touches the hearts of netizens</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/03/courageous-caitie-girl-with-rare-disease-passes-away.html" rel="nofollow">'Courageous Caitie', girl with rare disease passes away</a></li></ul><br />Shaina Magdayao and JC de Vera will play the role of Lucas' parents.<br /><br />On Facebook, Lucas' parents encouraged viewers not just to cry or inspire but to grow their relationship with the God.<br /><br />"That people will not just cry or be inspired but those who would watch will be moved to do something and to practice their faith. To understand grace and to find ways to grow in their relationship with Jesus."<br /><br />" It is our deepest desire that those who followed our story will indeed experience a personal relationship and a revival."<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="702" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcourageouscaitie%2Fposts%2F255051488196202&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />The little warrior's ordeal with the rare form of leukemia started after her parents noticed rashes which turned into bruises in December last year. Initially, Caitie was misdiagnosed with tuberculosis last January and underwent a series of medication for it. Unfortunately, her conditioned only worsened.<br /><br />In February, her family brought her to a reputable hospital in Singapore where she was diagnosed with JML.<br /><br />Her happy disposition and unbelievable display of courage despite her difficult and painful situation has attracted thousands of followers and donors on her Facebook page.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: MMK 25 "Courageous Catie" June 25, 2016 Teaser (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xG_I0rcj3DU" width="100%"></iframe></div></center></div>

WATCH: MMK to feature life story of 'Courageous Caitie' this June 25

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos will witness how the little warrior Caitlin Soleil Lucas known by the monicker 'Courageous Caitie' b...

MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The country's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) has revealed its 'big announcement' on Saturday, May 14.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx9fpqpFflw2XVMD2JMZZ9LH44NRYTv-6_kl7qRxlveze2VOLkOd8ia7hyphenhyphenF5b5ccXDAnxHBENZ_fBZwzwGGljBh9YcQzmYVAE6wYRfejHktQ1qIE0GlHvFVzhkhvmtmDIlSjRf4KZHWK3/s1600/mmk-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx9fpqpFflw2XVMD2JMZZ9LH44NRYTv-6_kl7qRxlveze2VOLkOd8ia7hyphenhyphenF5b5ccXDAnxHBENZ_fBZwzwGGljBh9YcQzmYVAE6wYRfejHktQ1qIE0GlHvFVzhkhvmtmDIlSjRf4KZHWK3/s1600/mmk-25.jpg" title="MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MMK celebrates 25th anniversary.</td></tr></tbody></table>MMK host and former ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio announced the silver anniversary celebration of the classic program this May 2016.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y49w77BbDvs" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />On Friday, social media accounts of MMK have hinted of a big announcement.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYsKqj8_sW2JQWVMPg8RE4cgsZAaBUuKFm_K61u5BK7-POXJjkpeMsh64E9S6uIcSGS_pHNTJn5KSlu18m4y5mBlCzNuHjRM5sT-qLtccxc5_ElOw5sX3S6hcd37T5f-03hN_OFiSizqW/s1600/mmk-announcement.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYsKqj8_sW2JQWVMPg8RE4cgsZAaBUuKFm_K61u5BK7-POXJjkpeMsh64E9S6uIcSGS_pHNTJn5KSlu18m4y5mBlCzNuHjRM5sT-qLtccxc5_ElOw5sX3S6hcd37T5f-03hN_OFiSizqW/s1600/mmk-announcement.jpg" title="MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MMK has 'big announcement.'</td></tr></tbody></table>"'Wag rin palagpasin ang aming malaking anunsyo mamayang gabi," MMK Official tweeted.<br /><br />The first episode of MMK titled "Rubber Shoes" was aired on May 13, 1991 starring Romnick Sarmenta and Vina Morales.<br /><br />Among the notable episodes then were "Regalo," topbilled by Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador; "Lobo," the highest-rating episode (47.9% in Metro Manila) that featured Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual; "Bintana," the first episode of MMK that was aired in high definition in ABS-CBN HD in October 2015.<br /><br />In 2011, the award-winning program of the Kapamilya network celebrated its 20th anniversary by doing a film version of the anthology starring Bea Alonzo, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin to be directed by Laurenti M. Dyogi under Star Cinema.</div>

MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25

MANILA, Philippines - The country's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) has revealed its 'big announcement' o...

James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine's Day Special

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - James Reid and Nadine Lustre popularly known as 'JaDine' will make TV viewers fall in love in the Valentine’s Day special of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYh3vdQ7uAtoI-uq681llRJC8PWK6ULTMGscJWyfDopTxUwIJFu5NQrrqjyIVKqGS4A_ZHgeAq7DGpX_qF-QNnAcf2YkU4metH6jgoUkuWo-zbJGve4Zv8k4yu8uhIFz92RJAe1JUb6aq/s1600/James-Reid-and-Nadine-Lustre-MMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine Special" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYh3vdQ7uAtoI-uq681llRJC8PWK6ULTMGscJWyfDopTxUwIJFu5NQrrqjyIVKqGS4A_ZHgeAq7DGpX_qF-QNnAcf2YkU4metH6jgoUkuWo-zbJGve4Zv8k4yu8uhIFz92RJAe1JUb6aq/s1600/James-Reid-and-Nadine-Lustre-MMK.jpg" title="James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine Special" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />James and Nadine will play the characters of Yong and Carmina, who were initially bound by the latter’s fascination with romance novels and the list of love signs which she though led her to Mr. Right.<br /><br />Can Yong and Carmina’s relationship founded on superficial hints last when challenges take its toll on them?<br /><br />Also part of the upcoming “MMK” Valentine special this Saturday (February 14, 2015) are Sharmaine Arnaiz, Hyasmin Neri, Andre Garcia, Aina Solano, Erin Ocampo, Myrtle Sarosa, Nicole Barranda, Kyra Custodio, Axel Torres, Onse, Noel Colet and Marites Samson. It is directed by Frasco Mortiz and written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos.<br /><br />For the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.<br /><br />Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts about this Saturday’s episode by using the hashtag #MMKSignsOfLove.</div>

James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine's Day Special

MANILA, Philippines - James Reid and Nadine Lustre popularly known as 'JaDine' will make TV viewers fall in love in the Valentine’s ...

VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday, December 20, 2014.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" title="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 5 years old, Rochelle’s body was overtaken by progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child’s body to show signs of aging. She was told by her doctor that she could expect to live only up to 15 years old. As the sad truth settles in Rochelle’s mind, she decides to live her short life to the fullest and experience things normal people experience–including falling in love.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Xyriel Manabat I MMK December 20, 2014 Teaser (video courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/U1D8oAiKp_I" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Will love keep Rochelle’s high hopes to live, or will it cause her more pain?<br /><br />Also starring in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Paul Salas, Aiko Melendez, Dang Cruz, Maggie Dela Riva, Ian De Leon, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Paolo Angeles, Ishmael Claverio, Carlo Lacana, Andrei Garcia, and JM Ibañez as Angeline. It is directed by Mae Cruz- Alviar and written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos.<br /><br />Rochelle was also featured on ABS-CBN's 'Kapamilya Thank you' Christmas Station ID as actress-singer Sarah Geronimo granted her wish.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5ltCUKe_tck" width="600"></iframe></center><br />“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos and creative manager Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.<br /><br />Capturing the hearts of Filipino viewers all over the world for the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.<br /><br />Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN.</div>

VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despi...

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