GMA Network anthology drama Magpakailanman, hosted by news anchor Mel Tiangco, marks its 24th year filled with heartfelt and authentic storytelling, with a star-studded, three-week-long anniversary special that began today, November 7, 2026, beginning with Caprice Cayetano-led “Mag-ama, Reunited sa Bus – The Jinky Partolan story”, followed by Bianca Umali-led “Sunog na Mukha: The Rhea Gon story”, and Jennylyn Mercado’s first-ever transwoman role in “Mama’s Cradle: The Carina “Francisco” Suarez story”.
Magpakailanman begins its 24th Anniversary Special with “Mag-ama, Reunited sa Bus”, directed by L.A. Madridejos, written by Senedy Que and Jessie Villabrille, and researched by Georis Tuca and Rodney Junio, featuring a viral story of a father and daughter who, after years of being estranged, are reunited while riding a bus in Cavite. Apart from the Pinoy Big Brother Collab 2.0 Kapuso Big Winner, Caprice Cayetano, the episode also stars Katrina Halili and Niel Ryan Sese.
For next Saturday’s second episode of the 24th Anniversary Special titled “Sunog na Mukha”, directed by Jerry Sineneng, written by Senedy Que and Karen Patricio Lustica, and researched by Angel Launo and Rodney Junio, after her face is accidentally burned, Rhea’s life is turned upside down as she struggles with deep insecurity and heartbreak, comparing herself to her twin sister while facing family hardships. Also joining Bianca Umali in the series were Sherilyn Reyes, Cheska Fausto, Jenzel Angeles, and Vince Maristela.
Meanwhile, in “Mama’s Cradle”, the third and final episode of the 24th Anniversary Special under the direction of Mark Sicat Dela Cruz, written by Senedy Que and Vienuel Ello, and researched by Karl Angelo Butuan and Rodney Junio, the episode features the story of a breadwinner who is also a dog lover and a man transitioning into a woman with a terminal illness. It also follows a long journey of finding genuine love and relationships until Carina adopted her first dog. Her story proves that dogs are givers of unconditional and the purest kind of love to people.
Magpakailanman airs every Saturday at 20:15 on GMA, Kapuso Stream, and GMA Pinoy TV.
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