Bayan Ko promises ‘powerful’ finale

MANILA, Philippines - GMA News TV 11’s production team recreates a typhoon, the flooding of the municipal hall and a series of dramatic rescues in the powerful conclusion of its first original series Bayan Ko.

A decade of wanton and illegal log- ging leaves the watersheds of Sibilan vulnerable when a major storm hits. The result: A massive flash flood, caus- ing the death of hundreds of civilians.

How Mayor Joseph Santiago and his staff respond to the disaster, even with their own families in danger, paints a moving picture of what politi- cal leadership can be.

Bayan Ko’s finale is more than just an action-packed closing. It provokes discussion about the long-term impact of corruption... and the drastic need for elected officials to step up and practice good governance.

Tackling issues almost never touched by main- stream dramas — bureaucracy, corruption, education, bidding for government projects — Bayan Ko throughout its run has managed to exceed target ratings for the channel and bring in a whole new audience to GMA News TV.

The groundbreaking series — Bayan Ko — ends on Sunday, April 21, at 7:15 p.m.