Maalaala Mo Kaya (season 18)

A story of age, generations of servitude, and the extent of a daughter's love for her family. Mae Ann, a girl who was forced to stop schooling and had to work as a maid at a young age, while Bining, her mother who comes in conflict with her daughter after tragedy struck their family.^[1]

The episode is about the travails of Filipino war veterans in America and how they continue to fight for the country despite the distance from their homeland.^[2]

G. Toengi and Ryan Eigenmann as a migrant couple whose commitment to each other gets tested by the difficulties of living in a foreign land.^[3]

A story of a woman struggling in her divorce and finding love again.^[4]

A story of a friendship between a Filipino caregiver and a patient with Parkinson's disease. Two cultures united together by love and friendship.^[5]

Maja Salvador plays the role of Judy who has never had a boyfriend, but believes that her sense of humor and talent for acting should be enough to attract any guy. Trouble is most of her prospects eventually leave her for someone more pretty.

Chen who has always been an avid fan of Philippine folklore because it was what her Lolo Uge instilled in her. But unlike other kids who eventually outgrow their fascination with mythical creatures such as dwarfs and fairies, Chen believes that they have the power to cure her mom's cancer. But when her mom suddenly dies, she begins to hate her grandfather for telling her the stories which she now sees as lies.

Rhia Mae, Leslie, Apple, Lorimel, and Cherry are about to discover the real meaning of friendship. Just like typical high school girls, they spend most of their time talking about either kikay stuff or cute boys in their class to the point that their parents become concerned about their dipping grades. Nothing can break them apart though since they have sworn to be the "best simple buddies forever" or BSBF. To prevent any conflict, their number one rule is that they won't keep any secret from each other. But then the barkada's common crush becomes attracted to Rhiamae who begins to meet him without telling her friends.

Santa, a woman who stands to lose everything she values in life. First, she is forced to give up her dream of being a singer when she marries her boyfriend Pete. Raising a family turns out to be a full-time job in itself, but singing remains her first love. When an opportunity for her to sing at funerals comes her way, Santa discovers that she can still use her talent to bring honor to the dead. Unfortunately, her family has never understood her passion for music and is uncomfortable with the fact she earns money as a wake singer. By the time she realizes how much her husband and her children detest her for being constantly away, her marriage is already on the rocks and her eldest son is addicted to drugs.

Bebing, a hunchback who has given up all hope of having a normal life. Though she is not totally embittered by her disability, she believes that no man would ever get attracted to her because of it. But then she meets Tonio who later falls in love with her. At first she denies that there's a mutual attraction between them, but she eventually gives in to her strong feelings for him. Unfortunately, the man's mother disapproves of his relationship with a hunchback like her.

Chato, a teacher who has never thought of leaving her pupils despite the lack of facilities and supplies in their school. Located in a distant and poverty-stricken barrio, she is the only one left to make sure that the children there would get a good education. A twist of fate brings the young and well-off Jean to the barrio and Chato does not take to the idea of having to work with someone like her. They eventually set their differences aside though when they decided to help the pupils improve their performance so they could pass the annual national achievement test. It is definitely a huge challenge on their part because most of the children have difficulty attending classes since they come from low-income families and the fact that the school is situated in a remote area.

This episode mainly focuses on the life story of Jerome Concepcion, a man suffering from Tourette's syndrome, a mental disorder that is caused by involuntary tics. Jerome Concepcion who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome when he was already in his early 20s. Jerome bears a lot of emotional scars because he grew up being severely disciplined by his mom Criselda who never understood his odd mannerisms and mood swings due to his illness. After his father passes away soon after being diagnosed with lung cancer, Jerome is left with no choice but to help his mom take care of his siblings.

Curing, a young girl who can't fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher during World War II. Curing is crushed when her parents ask her to stop schooling three months before her graduation because they have no money. Hoping for a better life, she decides to go to Manila with some of her townsfolk to search for opportunities for a better life.

Lina, who runs away from home, thinking that she will be better off on her own. By the time she realizes her mistake, she could no longer find a way to keep in touch with her parents again. Left without a choice, she moves on with her life and starts to raise a family of her own. But as soon as her son Reyniel is old enough to understand what she went through in the past, he begins to search for Lina's long-lost parents through the internet.

Maria, an immigrant who leaves her homeland for a fresh start in Manila. The fulfillment that she gets from being a nurse would have been enough, but then her life takes a whole new meaning when she meets Rey in a party. They soon find themselves deeply in love with each other to the point that Maria couldn't envision a life with Rey.

Tara Santelices, a Political Science graduate of Ateneo de Manila University who got shot in the head during a holdup on the eve of her birthday last August 6, 2008. Though she was comatose for almost a year, her dad refused to take her off life support while her mom wanted her suffering to end. The Santelices family had a hard time accepting Tara's fate since not only was she a good daughter but she had touched a lot of people's lives with her advocacy. Proof of how well loved Tara was the long line of visitors during her confinement in the hospital and her friends and acquaintances mounted various fund raising activities for her expensive hospital bills.

When Rox meets Nathan, she doesn't expect to find an instant connection between them. But since she knows how much Ara really loves him, Rox tries to suppress her growing feelings for him. But then Nathan eventually confesses his love for Rox so they decide to keep their relationship secret.

Eric, a sincere and kind-hearted man who falls in love with a janitress named Aira. Just like any other persistent suitor, Eric is willing to do whatever it takes just to win his ladylove's heart. His efforts soon pay off and he and Aira get married. But then Aira gets romantically involved with a co-worker.

The first part of the Cory Aquino and Ninoy Aquino love story.

The second part of the Cory Aquino and Ninoy Aquino love story.

Bibot, a typical bad boy who earns money from scavenging in the mountain of garbage in Payatas. With his notorious reputation, it's understandable why a decent girl like Len wouldn't give him the time of day. But when she sees how sincere and determined Bibot is to win her heart, she inevitably develops feelings for him. A happily-ever-after seems to be impossible, however, since Bibot still has to prove himself to Len's family.

Fidel, a charming guy is determined to win the heart of his co-worker named Jenna. It was only when they became a couple did he tell her that he already has a wife and a kid. Dreaming for her ideal man, Jenna finds herself as an accidental mistress.

For someone who grew up in the urban slums of Cavite, Efren Peñaflorida rose above poverty to make something of himself. He acquired scholarship grants and financial assistance from several non-profit organizations because of his academic accomplishments. At the age of 16, he was able to establish the Dynamic Teen Company which provides alternative education by recreating school settings in unconventional locations such as cemeteries and dump sites.

Being gang-raped is probably the worst thing a woman could ever experience in a lifetime. But for Katrina who went through such a traumatic ordeal several times, she didn't let it stop her from moving on with her life and raising the children whose fathers she hates so much. She even worked hard to be a professional talent in show business just to provide a good home for them and yet she doesn't understand why her four sons couldn't appreciate any of her efforts. Not only do they disrespect her but they are also ashamed of her profession as a TV extra. Until such time that Katrina got fed up with all their complaints and disobedience to the point that she burst out her darkest secret just to knock some sense into them.

Christine, a typical high school girl who practically has the world at her feet. Christine is not just a pretty face but a consistent honor student as well as an active choir member/guitarist. But a twist of fate puts her faith to the test as she gradually loses her sense of hearing. The fact that she's a promising musician only makes it harder for her to accept such a disability.

Brought together by their passion for dancing, Herbert and Elena have been close friends since high school up to their college days. Elena has always been captivated by Herbert's talent and patience in helping others appreciate the art of dancing; while the latter simply enjoys having a beautiful and attentive pupil with whom he can practice his skills as an aspiring choreographer. Being around each other almost every day finally opens their eyes to the possibility of romance.

Maria is a widow who falls in love with a newly transferred parochial priest. Their peculiar relationship ends in marriage. Against all odds, she fights for her love and her children. She thought that a perfect life awaits them after moving to a new place but circumstances lead her to suffer the life of a pariah, under the intense scrutiny of her community.

Flor, a landlady who falls in love with his boarder named Bong. Her daughter, Joy, does not accept that fact because she wants her mother and her godfather to be together.

Dolly, a battered wife to a ruthless man Raul. At first, she has no choice but to accept her fate for the sake of their four kids. But when her life is put at stake, she ends up running away from home, leaving her children at the mercy of her cruel husband. Determined to rescue her kids, Dolly assumes a new identity so she can take them out her husband's cruel hands.

Nicole, Samantha, and Jamaica, three transvestite gays, who became sampaguita vendors after their respective families disowned them for their sexual preferences. Despite their occasional misunderstandings, all three remain close friends and even make a pact to protect each other from the dangers of living in the streets. But when they get caught up in gangs for security, sex trafficking for survival, and drugs to escape reality, it seems that there's no going back to the simple but happy life that they used to have.^[6]

Alice, the kind-hearted aunt of Eleng who entrusts her son Charles to her care. Alice is forced to raise the boy while Eleng earns a living abroad. The conflict begins when Eleng returns five years later and Charles doesn't recognize her.

Myla is being mistreated in her family just because she's a lesbian. It's like as if she has acquired a contagious disease with the way her mother avoids her ever since they've had a huge fight because of what she has become. Their ever-increasing gap finally takes a toll on Myla as she turns to her friends who taught her how to use drugs instead of bringing her much-needed comfort. Her older brother eventually learns about her vices and asks her to leave their home.

Nana Rosa is a 60-year-old mom who made a lot of sacrifices just so she can send her children to school. By the time they've all graduated from college, Nana Rosa decides to go back to school so she can have a sense of fulfillment as well. But she soon realizes that it's going to be a tough journey since she's far behind in their class.

Vangie is a beautiful barrio lass who crosses paths with Pilo one week before his wedding day with a childhood sweetheart Dolores. By the time she learns that he's committed to someone else, Vangie has already fallen head over heels in love with him. Nevertheless, she surrenders to a seven-day-romance with him.

Joy, a 17-year-old who gets pregnant after having an intimate relationship with her boyfriend, Nitoy. While they are admittedly not ready for the responsibilities that come with marriage, the two are forced to do so for the sake of their baby. Joy and Nitoy try their best to make it work, but their angst over their broken dreams slowly tears them apart.

In a time where the roles of family members are constantly changing, Daniel, a househusband whose wife Rosario works in Italy in order to provide the needs of their three children. Given their situation, Daniel is the one in charge of taking care of household chores, bringing the kids to school, and the like. It's not an easy job especially because he's aware of how the society looks down on guys like him. Unfortunately, even his kids begin to criticize him for not being the provider in their family.

Buloy, a barangay official whose wife Janina and daughter Mabel (Bangs Garcia) desert him. In his loneliness and yearning for a family, he spearheads a children's choir in their town and spends the majority of his time training them to sing like pros. He even brings them to a nearby beach where they perform vocalization exercises. But behind his usual demeanor is a dying man who desperately wants to make a difference to fill the emptiness in his heart.

The story of Nene, a girl who has worked as a police informant ever since she was 16 years old. When she gets married at the age of 17, Nene tries to concentrate on raising a family, but she later goes back to her dangerous job when she catches her husband cheating on her. While she's a very competent police asset, taking care of her son often gets in the way. Her dangerous work eventually causes the two of them to grow apart.^[7]

Antonio is forced to offer "extra service" to his clients in order to earn more money for the sake of his daughter April who is diagnosed with a serious illness. Homophobic as he is, he is left with little choice on how to make sure his daughter gets what she needs.

Clifford is an OFW who applied as a singer but became a housekeeper at the Venetian Hotel in Macau.

Belinda, is a school proprietress who becomes a victim of unwanted sexual advances from a high-ranking official in an agency where she is trying to secure a school permit. Some of her acquaintances discourage her from pressing charges, saying that it was just a kiss. But for someone who has always been in pursuit of truth and justice, Belinda insists that the whole incident is something worth fighting for. However, she stands to lose not only her newly built school, but even her marriage because of the scandal following her long and heartbreaking legal battle.

Pangga, is an ambitious and rebellious maid who falls in love with two guys at the same time. Pangga meets Jover first, the family driver of the same household where she works. He proves to be a persistent suitor despite Pangga's constant declarations that she only goes for handsome men. Her troubles begin as she crosses paths with a village security guard named Dante and is instantly captivated by his good looks.

Manny whose original calling was to become a man of the cloth. But his life takes a different course when his parents are murdered when he was just a child. He vows to hunt down the rebels who were responsible for their deaths. He's so determined to take justice in his own hands to the point that he alienates himself from his siblings who are against his plans.

A story of two families who clashed because of a funeral parlor. Mabel and her Uncle Delfin established a funeral parlor in their barangay. With their combined expertise, their funeral business boomed until Delfin's sister Magdalena came into the picture. Magdalena wanted to have a part on their business but Mabel would not hear it. Magdalena menaced their business and started a competition when she established her own funeral parlor. Mabel's funeral parlor went out of business. But everything ended well when Mabel was able to save Magdalena from certain death. They learned to forgive each other and they realized that their relationship is far more important than their business.

The only thing Mojacko knew about himself was his name, but that too did not belonged to him. He was called Mojacko because his deaf and mute mother couldn’t tell what his birth name was. But Mojacko did not care, as long as he was with his mother, he was happy. However, to survive, Mojacko's mother worked as a dancer, having relationships with different men, making Mojacko feel unloved. Their lives started to change when Mojacko met Emily, a social worker, who invited him to stay in a shelter providing for his needs and processed the necessary papers for Mojacko and his mother to have the names—John and Malou Garcia. But more than having a name, Mojacko realized how much his mother love him and that the reason she worked in a club was to give him a better life.