Maalaala Mo Kaya Season 28, Episode 1: Eyes

Basketball Court

After engaging in a romantic relationship at a young age, Tin and Tantan get their hearts broken as their immaturity got the best of them. However, when they encounter much serious problems as they get older, Tin and Tantan find themselves running to each other for comfort and strength. Not wanting to be away from his partner, Tantan makes a tough decision when Tin opts to sacrifice for her family by working abroad.

Medal

Inspired by her father, Nesthy chases her dream of becoming a great boxer despite being told by her rude relatives that boxing is just for boys. Just as she is flourishing in the Philippine Women's Boxing National Team, she finds herself struggling when problems befall her family, causing her mental toughness to deteriorate. Soon, the athlete suffers a crippling setback, but she takes it as an opportunity to grow more in the sport. Rising above the pain and failures, Nesthy continues to strive hard to fulfill her dreams for herself and her family and to prove that women can succeed in a field dominated by men.

54 min

Cars

Bound by common interests, Danny and Lorna find it easy to build a friendship despite their 34-year age gap. As their special bond develops into something deeper, the two struggle to contain their feelings and eventually give in to their hearts' desires. In spite of all their differences and their family's harsh judgement, Danny and Lorna vow to beat all odds and grow old together.

Bamboo

Born in poverty, Darius grows up witnessing the struggles of his parents in making ends meet. Despite having a disability, the one-legged boy resolves to find a job to help his family. After a tragic event, his siblings unravel each other’s suppressed frustrations that lead their household to fall apart even more than they already are. Darius refuses to fall into misery and takes a chance to get on with life with his improvised bamboo leg.

Shackled

The successful love story of Karen’s parents has always been her inspiration in searching for a perfect relationship. However, Karen gives up on her search for Mr. Right upon experiencing a series of heartbreaks, ultimately deciding to embrace her lonely fate. Just as when she has become adamant to guard her heart, she meets police bachelor Jayson who manages to make her believe in love anew. Soon, Karen fails to avoid another heartache, pushing her to realize that love is anything but perfect.

Rails

Aira experiences a fairytale-like love story when she meets her prince charming, Jason. However, their awfully sweet relationship ends in a painful breakup when Aira’s love for Jason gets out of hand. While Aira tries to move forward, Jason succumbs to loneliness and hits rock bottom. Slowly realizing her mistakes, Aira resolves to win back Jason who has unfortunately resolved to forget her.

59 min

Mural

Knowing that his dream of becoming a professional basketball player is unattainable, Jerry pours his heart and soul into making art. Through this, he meets Sheryl whom he builds a family with despite her parents’ disapproval. After losing his family because of a mistake, a chain of ill-fated events causes his life to fall apart. Through art, a hopeful Jerry tries to get back on track with his idol Kobe Bryant's Mamba mentality as his inspiration

River

30 years ago, Ferdinand Plazo whom he met Elvira will full affection of two hearts that only shattering her life onto her stricted parents namely for her uncle (Quizon) and mainly for her mother (Delgado), she offended by whom rejected by affair. But in which boundaries and out distance for success, ten years later the first child born followed by another one born both men diagnosed with severe mental disorders in which the pregnant woman have a dynasty from the first birth. Then followed by a third child in which he is too shy but felted anxious to tease everyone for his characteristics, Elvira encouraged to Ferdi that he had feel happy and proud for the forth and last child born normal both females. but in occurrence that due to heavy risk that Elvira's Mother cursed that they will suffer at heavy risk, by that the couples simplified their skills and abilities to whom in future.

55 min

Stethoscope

Bracelet

El and Lerma forge a loving relationship while pursuing their dreams as doctors. However, a challenging situation soon forces them to face the harsh reality of their responsibilities in the medical field.

43 min

Notebook

Arnel was an ambiguous man, he pursuing his dreams on writing all of his ambiguous memory for his future as a Seaman, however distractions ahead in scribbled his illness for fortune. Will he achieve his goals to pursue an attracted light?

Pancit

Kristine tries to fulfill her promise to her departed mother that she will be reunited with her siblings every Christmas against all odds.

43 min