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.