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Maalaala Mo Kaya: Season 1

53 episodes Premiered May 15, 1991 Updated Jul 23, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Rubber Shoes

May 15, 1991 · 90 min

In this very first episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya aired on May 15, 1991, Romnick Sarmienta plays Allan, a social climber who is ashamed of his impoverished state and pretends to be we

S1·E2 Core

Lampin (Cloth Diaper)

May 22, 1991

After serving fifteen years in prison for murdering her brother-in-law, Dolor is finally freed and eventually turns to her sister Pilar for vital support as she starts anew. With y

S1·E4 Core

Hapdi sa Puso (Heartache)

Jun 5, 1991 · 90 min

What will happen if a father and his sons are all seduced by one woman? Gaspar, Tomas, and David did not hesitate to accept the beautiful Corazon into their lives. Although theirs

S1·E6 Mytharc

Sa Kabila ng Pag-Ibig (Despite Love)

Jun 19, 1991 · 90 min

Phil was looking forward to a lovely summer until his girlfriend breaks up with him. To evade the loneliness, he goes on a vacation in a beautiful resort on a remote island. Phil r

S1·E7 Mytharc

Punyal (Dagger)

Jun 26, 1991 · 90 min

Though a single parent and a poor washerwoman, Rosalia did not allow the threat of being left alone to compel her to discourage her son from having a relationship with a girl. But

S1·E8 Core

Marriage Contract

Jul 3, 1991 · 90 min

Having been exposed to the heartaches of a broken home, Lulu vowed that her marriage would last a lifetime. She carries out all duties of a wife, but a diagnosis of infertility soo

S1·E9 Core

Bote (Bottle)

Jul 10, 1991 · 90 min

Though her obligations extend only to her mother, Neneng works to support her half-siblings out of her kind nature. But worse than having her body exhausted, Neneng's feelings are

S1·E10 Core

Mananayaw (Dancer)

Jul 17, 1991 · 90 min

When the war broke out in Kuwait, lovers Mon and Olive were forced to abandon their means of livelihood and return to the Philippines. Although Mon's mother warmly welcomed him bac

S1·E12 Core

Bahaghari (Rainbow)

Jul 31, 1991 · 53 min

An innocent little boy Noel is loathed by his father's family because he is the fruit of his father's infidelity. His half-sister Elena opens her heart to Noel and finds an angel u

S1·E13 Core

Sanggol (Infant)

Aug 7, 1991 · 90 min

Francis and Corazon are delirious with joy as they experience love and romance for the first time. But before they could set their feet back on the ground from cloud nine, Francis

S1·E14 Core

Sign Language

Aug 14, 1991 · 45 min

Allen and Jane's relationship is viewed by society as odd. Allen is born deaf-mute with Jane serving as his interpreter. They both discover that love is not exclusive to people in

S1·E15 Core

Singsing (Ring)

Aug 21, 1991

Though barely at the right age, Cecile did not dread the news of her pregnancy, for she and Mike fell in love and they could start a beautiful life together. Suddenly, Mike disappe

S1·E16 Core

Singsing Pangkasal (Wedding Ring)

Aug 28, 1991 · 46 min

With marriage as the only recourse for a better life, Linda marries draftsman Senyong despite his mother's violent objection. Soon Senyong is offered a job in Saudi, and Linda feel

S1·E18 Core

Lapis (Pencil)

Sep 11, 1991 · 53 min

Similar to many prostitutes foregoing morals for money, Myrna dreams of one day leaving this despicable trade to start a new life. When she meets Chuck, a loving American, Myrna kn

S1·E19 Core

Sweater

Sep 18, 1991 · 58 min

Like a true friend, Polly adopts his friend Annette after she is impregnated and abandoned by her boyfriend. In the course of living together, Polly watches their friendship take a

S1·E20 Core

Komiks (Comis)

Sep 25, 1991 · 50 min

Elsa never knew her life would be as colorful as the stories in the love comics she devours in her free time. Reading comics is her means of escape from the harsh reality of her li

S1·E21 Core

Lot 8 Blk.13

Oct 2, 1991 · 46 min

As a homemaker, Lenny can be considered perfect. She has excellent skills in cooking, an eye for gardening, and a fine taste for household interiors. As a wife, Lenny is loyal and

S1·E23 Core

Talim (Sharpness)

Oct 16, 1991 · 46 min

A notorious man goes as far as assaulting his sick wife and raping his young daughter. His son Lando is respected by many for his kindness yet learns of his father's revolting crim

S1·E24 Core

Pigurin (Figurine)

Oct 23, 1991 · 47 min

Baby is an old maid who has given up on the possibility of finding love. Her time is spent manning the shop her family owns and scolding the workers for every minor mistake. Her mu

S1·E25 Core

Abito (Habit)

Oct 30, 1991 · 36 min

As a nun and high school principal, Sister Guada expected nothing but a serene life. The only life she has outside her peaceful abode is in the field as she does volunteer work to

S1·E26 Core

Kwadrong Basag (Shattered Picture Frame)

Nov 6, 1991 · 43 min

Despite the huge age gap, Tessie and Delfin's union blossomed into a blissful relationship. Tessie helped Delfin get over a marriage that bitterly ended long before Tessie was born

S1·E27 Core

Kuwintas (Necklace)

Nov 13, 1991 · 42 min

Despite the fact that he is merely an adopted son, Fernan dedicated his life to the service of his surrogate family. He worked hard to fend for his parents and siblings. Even after

S1·E31 Core

Valedictorian Medal

Dec 11, 1991 · 47 min

Despite her family's physical and emotional abuse, Maria Eden still strives to excel in school, believing that academic achievement would bring her closer to them. Soon, her effort

S1·E32 Core

Noche Buena (Christmas Eve)

Dec 18, 1991 · 39 min

Rosa never forgot the day her father abandoned their family. In fact, it is intense anger toward him that directed all her decisions in life. Rosa travels to the city to search for

S1·E33 Core

Laruang Papel (Paper Toy)

Dec 25, 1991 · 41 min

For Artemio and Celia, the best Christmas gift they ever got was baby Emmanuel. The adoption fulfilled Artemio's longtime dream of building a family, for he was sterile. However, E

S1·E34 Core

Cattleya

Jan 1, 1992 · 40 min

S1·E37 Core

Bundok (Mountain)

Jan 22, 1992 · 48 min

Emmie's family enjoyed a typical rustic bliss in the province — a happy home with responsible parents and well-behaved children. Beneath the picturesque life, however, lurks the da

S1·E39 Core

Fishpond

Feb 5, 1992 · 42 min

Rose's father makes the sweet gesture of purchasing a cottage with a fishpond for his wife, Cita. Because of Cita's weak heart, her husband deems their constant retreat into a sere

S1·E40 Core

Mustang

Feb 12, 1992 · 46 min

After five years of separation, Jerry and Monica reunited through a twist of fate. Their son Jake needed special care after an accident, and this is impossible for Monica to provid

S1·E41 Core

Lagda (Signature)

Feb 19, 1992 · 42 min

When Raquel's wealthy adoptive parents died, she lived with Amanda whom she knew all her life as her nanny. Amanda was ecstatic at this opportunity to spend time with the daughter

S1·E42 Core

An Affair to Remember

Feb 26, 1992 · 46 min

A man and a woman fall deeply in love but outside the boundaries of their individual marriages. Lucille is the kind of wife any man dreams of having, but her own husband Ben is far

S1·E43 Core

Piring (Blindfold)

Mar 4, 1992

The memory of their grueling initiation rites triggers Dale's sympathy for the neophytes in their fraternity. But unlike Dale, Jojo is determined to take advantage of his new post

S1·E44 Core

Rosaryong Itim (Black Rosary)

Mar 11, 1992 · 44 min

Lorna hates her father because his irresponsibility led to the demise of Lorna's mother, but the hatred turns into genuine loathing when he rapes her. Lorna reaches the threshold o

S1·E46 Core

Hawla (Cage)

Mar 25, 1992 · 45 min

For Isabel, nothing is more painful than seeing her own mother neglect her sick father in favor of a young man who makes sexual advances at Isabel herself. To escape her dismal hom

S1·E48 Core

Tuwalya (Towel)

Apr 8, 1992 · 42 min

LA-based businessman Gabby falls for Lisa the instant he lays eyes on her, but the tomboyish lady mechanic does not share his infatuation because she has no interest in men at all.

S1·E49 Core

Paper Weight

Apr 15, 1992 · 40 min

When Irene got pregnant after college, she married Rex but remained unwilling to put her plans on hold. She passes on the responsibility of being a homemaker to her sister Karen as

S1·E50 Core

Susi at Kandado (Key and Chain)

Apr 22, 1992 · 52 min

After working hard for ten long years to ensure his family's future Mariano comes home from America with a terrible secret: he has contracted AIDS abroad. Soon his family finds out

S1·E51 Core

Raketa (Racket)

Apr 29, 1992 · 41 min

Cecile and Paul are good friends that made a bad decision to marry each other in order to fulfill someone's dying wish. Since Paul is in love with his girlfriend Tricia, Cecile all

S1·E53 Mytharc

Dapithapon (Dusk)

May 13, 1992

As a former model, Marina had her share of admirers and ended up marrying the best catch, the handsome and devoted Ramon. The marriage is wonderful at first, but inside the four wa

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