Maalaala Mo Kaya (season 28)

Maalaala Mo Kaya (transl. Would you remember?; abbreviated MMK), also known as Memories in English, is a Philippine anthology series, which was first aired on May 15, 1991. MMK is the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television. From March to November, re-runs of previous episodes are being aired due to the Community Quarantines halting their productions. Also, for the entire month of May and the first week of June, no episodes were aired due to the network's shut down. As of December 5, new episodes were shown for the first time since nine months of production hitaus due to pandemic.[1]

Maalaala Mo Kaya
Season 28
Starring	Charo Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	53
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN (Kapamilya Channel/A2Z Channel 11)
Original release	January 4 – December 26, 2020
Season chronology

Episodes

#	Episode title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Ratings
1	"Mata" "Eyes"	Arden Rod Condez	Bing Castro Villanueva	January 4, 2020	17.8%
Cast: McCoy de Leon, Janice de Belen, Raymond Bagatsing, JB Agustin, Andrea del Rosario, Marco Masa, Jansen Magpusao, Kaori Oinuma, Royce Cabrera, Karla Pambid, Alfred Beruzil
2	"Basketball Court"	Denise O'Hara	Dickson Comia	January 11, 2020	23.1%
Cast: Heaven Peralejo, Joshua Colet, Ashley Sarmiento, Marc Santiago, Matet de Leon, Michael Flores, Joj Agpangan, Adrian Lindayag, Josh de Guzman, Jenny Colet, Sunshine Garcia-Castro, Abi Kassem
3	"Medal"	Elfren Vibar	Akeem del Rosario	January 18, 2020	20.8%
Cast: Jane de Leon, Jana Agoncillo, Bembol Roco, Maureen Mauricio, Michael Roy Jornales, Mara Lopez, Kiara Takahashi, Kokoy de Santos, Zeppi Borromeo, Kyzha Villalino, Gian Wang
4	"Journal"	Theodore Boborol	Mary Rose Colindres	January 25, 2020	17.8%
Follow the story of couple Alanis and Hennesy, who will fight for their love in spite of their health conditions: Alanis has a chronic kidney disease while Paolo has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Despite his own condition, Hennesy will refuse to have himself checked just to be by Alanis' side at all times, giving her priority over his studies. NOTE : Originally aired on January 3, 2019 Cast: Barbie Imperial, Paulo Angeles, Rosanna Roces, Isay Alvarez, Mike Lloren, Brace Arquiza, Jourdanne Castillo
5	"Kotse" "Cars"	Frasco Mortiz	Mae Rose Balanay-Batacan	February 1, 2020	20.8%
Cast: Teresa Loyzaga, Markus Paterson, Lovely Rivero, Jong Cuenco, Eda Nolan, Aiko Climaco, Marc Acueza, Eslove Briones, Rubi Rubi, Marlon Mance, Yen Quirante, Thea Rizalde, Jelay Pilones, Elyson de Dios, Johnron Macapagal, Rex Lantano
6	"Kawayan" "Bamboo"	Nuel C. Naval	Joan Habana	February 8, 2020	25.1%
Cast: Louise Abuel, Joem Bascon, Nikki Valdez, Mon Confiado, Sue Prado, Yñigo Delen, Justin James Quilantang, Mary Joy Apostol, Gillian Vicencio, Izzy Canillo, Pepe Herrera, Paolo Rivero, CX Navarro, Amy Nobleza, Victor Medina, Elvira Espano, Lance Lucido, Ge Villamil, Acey Aguilar, John Vincent Servilla, Bon Lentejas
7	"Posas" "Shackled"	Elfren Vibar	Akeem del Rosario	February 15, 2020	26%
In 2008, Karen (Santos) she was single whose hopeless apparently being in love for a verson on a celebrity perspective of John Lloyd Cruz, when she got a job in Nueva Ecija, many ways that Karen dated along 3 men she insisted but she felted on being treated then failed. A year later, despited of being heartless whose bittered in life and returned to her mother's nest. She was hired as a Social Worker in Municipal Welfare and Development whose met Jason (Pineda) working as a policeman, making a fake dream into a real reality for two when telling that giving true romance and to heal for a broken true mixed emotions.[2] Cast: Yen Santos, Enzo Pineda, Tetchie Agbayani, Soliman Cruz, Yayo Aguila, Neil Coleta, Tess Antonio, Alora Sasam, Vance Larena, Royce Cabrera, Miho Nishida, Krissha Viaje, Mayton Eugenio, Jimi Marquez
8	"Tren" "Rails"	Cathy Camarillo	Michael Bryan Transfiguracion	February 22, 2020	27.2%
In her amusement, Aira (Salvador) entered to a university for her profound passion for dancing when she feel that many ups and downs occurring for her situation, she joined to a cheerdancing club whom she met Jason (Garcia) showing full potential on her Characteristics but felling in distance as strangers they we're met till zoned as both lovers, she likes to dance in hip-hop and most of all Swing, she practiced gymnastics once on memorizing the ballroom dancing but gave her a scholarship for the next semester, good vibes harvested on their personal and future goals. After three years, she had shifted her profession as a teacher on a on-the-job-teaching period, it eagerly scattering losing hope and patience to their relationships, positive and negative events despite for happy friendships and so on, they became engages to nothing else. Cast: Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia, Ina Raymundo, Bernadette Allyson, Jin Macapagal, Gerard Pizzaras, Lander Vera-Perez, Jef Gaitan, CJ Jaravata, Amir Poblete, Shoichi Oka, Kim Franco, Tan Roncal, Lance Justin Carr, Ashley Colet, Yasmyne Suarez
9	"Mural"	Barry Gonzalez	Dickson Comia	February 29, 2020	25.1%
Murlaist Jerry Gabo (Lucero/Masa) addicted on playing Basketball when she was a kid whose not for his type due for accident occurred, then he shifted on sketching and drawing paintings whose evenly that felted though on professional curiosity on painting a huge mural on his idols Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant that he really eagerly planned. Despite on this, he was a Pastor on a Christian Ministry in Legazpi City and married Sheryl (de Belen) making it eearly difficult caring and maintaining status of way of living. In fact, she greedily on a mere concussion on mental anxieties then planned an affairs for illegally dating to a woman (Garcia) during his motortrip while he was in Iloilo twelve years ago then get desperately got separated in a way for a empty soul. Many accusations arose in his life, he decided to make way on painting aiming to forget his previous serious thoughts to the property and family, after that making a huge return for apologies to Sheryl that frankly managed. Cast: Sid Lucero, Gelli de Belen, Sunshine Garcia, Johnny Revilla, Tanya Gomez, Ryle Santiago, Marco Masa, Xymon Pineda, Brace Arquiza, Criza Taa, Melissa Jimenez, Rommel Velasquez, Jessica Marco
10	"Ilog" "River"	Ian Loreños	Bing Castro Villanueva	March 7, 2020	23.7%
30 years ago, Ferdinand Plazo (Villanueva/Madrid) whom he met Elvira (Morales/Esclito) will full affection of two hearts that only shattering her life onto her stricted parents namely for her uncle (Quizon) and mainly for her mother (Delgado), she offended by whom rejected by affair. But in which boundaries and out distance for success, ten years later the first child born (Fedelin) followed by another one (Bautista) born both men diagnosed with severe mental disorders in which the pregnant woman have an dynasty from the first birth. Then followed by a third child in which he is too shy but felted anxious to tease everyone for his characteristics, Elvira encouraged to Ferdi that he had feel happy and proud for the forth and last child born normal both females. but in occurrence that due to heavy risk that Elvira's Mother cursed that they will suffer at heavy risk, by that the couples simplified their skills and abilities to whom in future. How will let the married life afflicted to turmoil to themselves? Cast: Cris Villanueva, Vina Morales, Seth Fedelin, Harvey Bautista, Uno Madrid, JC Alcantara, Vivoree Esclito, Epy Quizon, Marissa Delgado, Gileth Sandico, Josh de Guzman, Erika Clemente
11	"Motorsiklo" "Motorcycle"	Raz de la Torre	Benson G. Logronio and Arah Jell G. Badayos	March 21, 2020	N/A
LoveWins for this couple who showed true love for one another in an out of the ordinary relationship. This is the story of Jeffrey and Ashley Capecenio, both happily married with their cute and bubbly bundle of joy, Baby Lina. But unlike other couples, they are a colorful match between the gay husband Jeffrey and the lesbian wife Ashley. Having put their respective orientations aside, both found their forever in each other, even though it seemed their baby would consider Jeffrey as her mother and Ashley as her father. But their union continue to be strong and healthy despite the financial difficulties and ordeals they face in life, particularly having to deal with people who question their unorthodox relationship. Ashley first met Jeffrey in a gay beauty contest and was smitten by his gorgeousness ever since that encounter. While Jeffrey had first frowned upon Ashley's interest in him, he would soon find out how real her love is for him-something he never experienced before, not even with his former boyfriend. This led to a wonderful loving relationship that would soon lead to Ashley being pregnant, and a life-long commitment to each other. NOTE : Originally aired on April 7, 2018 Cast: Neil Coleta, Alora Sasam, Mickey Ferriols, Debraliz, Tom Doromal, Zonia Mejia, John Bermundo, Charles Kieron, Phi Palmos, Epey Herher, Lilygem Yulores
12	"Drawing"	Mervyn B. Brondial	Mae Rose B. Balanay and Arah Jell G. Badayos	March 28, 2020	N/A
Despite Jane and Rey's (Valdez/Rivera) sacrifices in guiding their son because of CJ's (Aguas) physical limitations, they fail to see the underlying depression and anger growing inside their adolescent son because no one completely understands him and his confusing world of silence. He turns to hostility and mulls by himself thinking he has no one to really turn to. CJ eventually learns how to draw and will use it as a tool to express himself. He will also have problems in getting along with his Fine Arts course and everyday college life because his teachers and peers can hear and speak. Meanwhile, Jane even enrolls herself in a "sign language" special course to properly guide and support their son. Is the insurmountable love of CJ's family enough to save him? Will CJ's perseverance to study in a normal school pay off?[3] NOTE : The episode has added English subtitles for the benefit of hearing impaired as stated per RA 11106 or Filipino Sign Language Act./Originally aired on November 10, 2018 Cast: Eula Valdez, Nash Aguas, Ariel Rivera, Yñigo Delen, Franco Rodriguez
13	"Passport"	Nuel C. Naval	Joan Habana	April 4, 2020	N/A
Nena (Irma Adlawan) is admired in her community for her dedication as a teacher for 32 years. She eventually decides to retire and put up her own business to spend more time with her family. However, her dream of having a better life is instantly taken away after her business partner takes all the money she has. On the verge of giving up, she finds a high paying job as a caregiver in the US, hoping to regain everything she lost. But things do not go as planned as Nena learns that the person who recruits her is a human trafficker and forces her to work as a house help for an abusive Filipino family. She gets maltreated, is underpaid, and even made to sleep with the dogs by her employers, putting her in constant misery. Determined to escape her horrible situation, she then meets a young American boy who she hopes could be her way to finally break free from her ill-fated life. How will Nena survive the life she is in? NOTE : Originally aired on June 1, 2019 Cast: Irma Adlawan, Agot Isidro, Soliman Cruz, Ana Luna, Alexa Ilacad, Suzette Ranillo, Racquel Monteza, Sonjia Calit, Junjun Quintana, Ivan Padilla, Markki Stroem, Patty Mendoza, Luz Fernandez, Jason Dewey, Joyce Ann Burton
14	"Love Team"	Mae Cruz Alviar	Mark Angos	April 18, 2020	N/A
Paired as a ‘love team’ in school, Allan (Inigo) and Lou Ann (Maris) got teased a lot by their friends and classmates. This paved the way for their feelings for each other to grow and for their relationship to level up from being friends to finally becoming lovers. The two were inseparable even when they stepped into college. They had their share of ups and downs but managed to find their way back into love. Until one day, Allan needed to leave the country to work in Dubai. Did the Allan and Lou Ann ‘loveteam’ survive this challenge? NOTE : Originally aired on August 5, 2017 Cast: Maris Racal, Iñigo Pascual, Arlene Muhlach, Jairus Aquino, Rochelle Barrameda, Nikki Bagaporo, Heaven Peralejo, Vivoree Esclito, Andre Yllana, Amy Nobleza, Kokoy de Santos, Bea Basa, Noel Comia Jr.
15	TBA	TBA	TBA	April 25, 2020	N/A
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16	"Stroller Bag"	Raz de la Torre	Mae Barrientos Balanay and Arah Jell Badayos	May 2, 2020	N/A
Growing up in a poor family, Vin-zl strived hard to excel in her studies in order to give them a better life especially after her sister got pregnant. She promised herself that she would not end up the same fate as her sister's. However, her boyfriend Red unexpectedly got her pregnant that made her stop her studies. Nevertheless, her willingness to finish her studies didn't waver. Hence, after giving birth, her father and her husband supported her in continuing her studies. As she returns to school, how will she be able to balance being a student and being a mother to her daughter Vianca especially that she also needs to bring Vianca along with her to school? NOTE : Originally aired on March 11, 2017 Cast: Erich Gonzales, Geoff Eigenmann, Andrea del Rosario, Michael Flores, Eda Nolan, Yana Asistio, Crystal Crooks
17	"₱600"	John Lapus	Akeem Del Rosario	June 13, 2020	30.6%
Judith and her family suffered from discrimination all their lives. But when the opportunity to be the Aeta tribe's representative at the "Mutya ng Biaan" came, Judith discovered a strength she never knew she had. Her parents Jocelyn (Mercedes Cabral) and Henry, who both cannot read and write, taught her to put education above everything. Her sister April even sacrificed her own education so they can afford to send Judith to school. One day, April got invited to join the "Mutya ng Biaan" pageant to represent their Aeta community for the first time. When Judith saw the acceptance and support given by other people for her sister, she felt motivated to follow in April's footsteps. Upon Jocelyn's advise, Judith decided to prioritize her studies and even moved to the city of Balanga, Bataan to do this. Unfortunately, she would skip school because of the discrimination she once more faced from the locals. Judith would soon find out how much sacrifice her entire family made because they had hoped so much for her future. Soon, her father became ill. Worried because her family had no means to pay for his medicine, Judith decided to stop studying and worked at a shoe factory. Judith's life would soon change when she got invited to join the "Mutya ng Biaan." She now saw this as an opportunity to help her family financially, help her get an education, and get the recognition she and her community needed. Defying her own mother's wishes, Judith remained firm with her decision. Judith won the "Mutya ng Biaan," and ranked ninth in the "Mutya ng Mariveles" 2019. She used her prize money to provide food for that her fellow Aetas never had the luxury to have. Even after being a beauty queen, Judith still plans to finish her studies. NOTE: originally aired on March 30, 2019 Cast: Maymay Entrata, Nyoy Volante, Mercedes Cabral, Mara Lopez, Sue Prado, Amy Nobleza, Jai Agpangan, Erika Clemente, Josh de Guzman
18	"Rehas"	Jeffrey Jetuhan	Dado Lumbiao	June 20, 2020	N/A
NOTE : originally aired on May 11, 2007 Cast: Gina Pareño, Jhong Hilario, Lotlot De Leon, Sid Lucero, Nante Montreal, Ronalisa Cheng, Jennifer Ilustre, Zeppi Borromeo
49	"Stethoscope"	Dado Lumibao	Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos	November 28, 2020	N/A
Cast: Arjo Atayde, Sylvia Sanchez, Jane de Leon, Rommel Padilla, Hero Angeles, Aldrin Angeles
50	"Bracelet"	Dado Lumibao	Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos	December 5, 2020	N/A
El and Lerma forge a loving relationship while pursuing their dreams as doctors. Despite struggling with their toxic schedule in the hospital, the couple still manages to find time for each other without forgetting their duties to their patients. However, a challenging situation soon forces them to face the harsh reality of their responsibilities in the medical field. Cast: Arjo Atayde, Sylvia Sanchez, Jane de Leon, Rommel Padilla, Hero Angeles, Aldrin Angeles
51	"Notebook"	Nuvel C. Naval	Jaymar Castro	December 12, 2020	N/A
Arnel was an ambiguous man, he pursuing his dreams on writing all of his ambiguous memory for his future as a Seaman, however distractions ahead in scribbled his illness for fortune. Will he achieve his goals to pursue an attracted light? Cast: Joshua Garcia, Nonie Buencamino, Shamaine Buencamino, Dexter Duma, Yñigo Delen (Narrator at the beginning)
52	"Pancit"	Dado Lumibao	Jaymar Castro	December 19, 2020	N/A
Growing up away from her siblings after their parents ended their marriage, Kristine tries to fulfill her promise to her departed mother (Karla Pambid) that she will eventually be reunited with her loved ones. Setting up a Christmas reunion fund every year, she takes it upon herself to work hard in hopes of providing a better future for her siblings. However, the distance between them soon takes a toll as the responsibilities piling up on Kristine's shoulders seem too much for her to bear, leaving her siblings feeling like a burden to their eldest sister. Meanwhile, their father Pablo (Nor Domingo) returns to the picture in his attempt to repair their broken family. Cast: Kim Chiu, Mary Joy Apostol, Celine Lim, Anthony Jennings, Bea Basa, Karla Pambid, Nor Domingo, Zeppi Borromeo
53	"Sumbrero" "Hat"	Dado Lumibao	Mae Rose Balanay and Arah Jell Badayos	December 26, 2020	N/A
NOTE : originally aired on December 23, 2017 Cast: Toni Gonzaga, Gloria Diaz, Boots Anson-Roa, Niña Dolino, Juan Rodrigo, Karen Timbol, Denise Joaquin, Yesha Camille, Justin Cuyugan, Jojo Abellana, Luke Jickain, Kokoy de Santos, Teetin Villanueva, Joanne Marie Bugcat

• This program airs nationally on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (GMA, TV5, and PTV among others).

References

1. "MMK Returns With Touching Portrait Of Pinoy Doctor Who Lost His Life To COVID-19". ABS-CBN News. November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
2. Awkward! Yen Santos, Enzo Pineda end up revealing romantic past in ‘Truth or Dare’ game
3. "Nash Aguas Plays Challenging Role In MMK". ABS-CBN News. November 8, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2020.