MANILA, Philippines - After creating a buzz with his performance as the ‘Young Piolo Pascual’ in ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye “Dahil sa Pag-ibig,” young actor Francis Magundayao is set to make TV viewers cry this Saturday (March 31) as he topbills “Maalaala Mo Kaya” alongside former child star John Manalo. Francis and John are going to give life to the characters of best friends Meynard and Raymund who have always dreamed of riding a ship and exploring the world together. When they finally had the chance to fulfill their ambition, Meynard and Raymund’s dream turned into a nightmare after the ship’s crewmen threw them out in the sea and left them afloat for 17 hours. Together with Francis and John in the “MMK” episode are Emilio Garcia, Daisy Reyes, Nikka Valencia, Kyle Balili, Raye Barquirin, Hanna Flores, Jerome Ventenilla and Elijah Magundayao. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Arah Jell Badayos and directed by Lino Cayetano. Don’t miss the story of a beautiful and strong friendship in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.
Meanwhile, an alarming 274 cases of HIV and AIDS have been reported by the Department of Health last February. In support of the campaign against HIV and AIDS, lifestyle writer and HIV Positive Wanggo Gallaga sits face to face with Boy Abunda to share not only his life story but his life lessons as well this Saturday (March 31) on “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda.”
Unravel the story, the sentiments and regrets behind the brave face of Wanggo. What was his most painful experience after announcing that he is HIV positive? Do people with this sickness still have the right to fall in love? Now that HIV remains to be incurable, does he believe that his life is worth living?
Don’t miss the 'Ani ng Dangal 2012' awardee “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.