# List of May Bukas Pa episodes, chapters, and specials

May Bukas Pa (transl.There's Still Tomorrow) is a Philippine religious-themed television series, inspired by the 1955 Spanish film, Marcelino pan y vino. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin, and Erick C. Salud, it is topbilled by Zaijian Jaranilla together with an ensemble cast. The series originally aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block from February 2, 2009, to February 5, 2010, replacing Precious Time. It is a revival of the 2000–2001 series of the same name. Guest casts and addition of characters to the show are shown on each chapter. Also listed are specials and other media related or referenced to the series.

## Overview

| Year | Chapter numbers (with episode numbers) | No. of chapters | No. of episodes | No. of episodes (overall) | First aired (by chapter) | Last aired (by chapter) | First aired (overall) | Last aired (overall) |
| 2009 | 1–12 (1–65) | 34 | 65 | 237 | February 2, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 12–22 (66–121) | 34 | 56 | 237 | May 6, 2009 | July 22, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 22–28 (122–158) | 34 | 37 | 237 | July 23, 2009 | September 11, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 28–29 (159–195) | 34 | 37 | 237 | September 14, 2009 | November 3, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 29–30 (196–218) | 34 | 23 | 237 | November 4, 2009 | December 4, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 31 (219–223) | 34 | 5 | 237 | December 7, 2009 | December 11, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 32 (224–230) | 34 | 7 | 237 | December 14, 2009 | December 22, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2009 | 33–34 (231–237) | 34 | 7 | 237 | December 23, 2009 | December 31, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| 2010 | 34 (238–240) | 5 | 6 | 26 | January 1, 2010 | January 5, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 34 (241–243) | 5 | 7 | 26 | January 6, 2010 | January 8, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 35 (244–247) | 5 | 4 | 26 | January 11, 2010 | January 14, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 35–36 (248–251) | 5 | 7 | 26 | January 15, 2010 | January 20, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 36–37 (252–254) | 5 | 6 | 26 | January 21, 2010 | January 25, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 37 (255–258) | 5 | 5 | 26 | January 26, 2010 | January 29, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 37 (259) | 5 | 5 | 26 | February 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| 2010 | 38 (260–263) | 5 | 5 | 26 | February 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 | January 1, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |

## Episodes
### 2009
#### Chapters 1–12 (Episodes 1–65)

The first 65 episodes of the series were re-aired during its two reruns, with the first 48 episodes of the series from April 9 to 11, 2009 during the Holy Triduum of that year, and the second being the first 65 (coinciding with the anniversary number that ABS-CBN celebrated from 2018 to 2019, with a video about Jaranilla returning to the church where the series was set made in June 2019) from March 16 to May 4, 2020 due to the network's shut down on May 5, 2020 as a result of the expiration of its broadcast franchise granted in 1995 the day prior, temporarily replacing FPJ's Ang Probinsyano because of the community quarantines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines which ABS-CBN temporarily suspended the tapings of their ongoing dramas.
| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 1 | Mystery | Found abounded as an infant in a cemetery, Santino is adopt by a group of priests in a small town, who all pitch in to raise him as a little boy. Santino grows up happily in the church living with the priests, who raise him as their own. Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Narrator (pilot episode)/Teresa Malimban† – Santino's biological mother and Enrique's former mistress before Malena. Accidentally killed by Malena. Father Anthony does not believe that she is Santino's true mother because the earring found with the infant Santino did not match Teresa's own pair. Cris Daluz† as Emong – cemetery groundskeeper. Tony Mabesa as Mayor Pio A. Ruiz† – former mayor of Bagong Pag-asa Liza Lorena as Doña Anita Rodriguez – Malena & Selda's Mother. Francis Magundayao as Paco – He used to beg with his grandmother. Eva Darren as Lola Belen – Paco's grandmother. |
| 2 | Remorse | Santino was kidnapped by an unknown man in the middle of the night. It was later revealed that this man is Olegario Pineda, a criminal who Mario have imprisoned years ago. Mario suspects that Olegario kidnapped Santino to take revenge, however, this is not the real reason. As the two journeys to an unknown location, Olegario tells Santino that he needs him to heal his son who has a brain tumor allowing his son to only have a shorter life. Olegario and Santino successfully made it to town of Sta. Maria where Santino could finally heal Olegario's son. In these events, Olegario was taken over by the police as they arrive, he was numerously shot by another policeman even though Santino begs that he is a good person. Later, Santino grants his promise to Olegario that he would heal his son. John Estrada as Olegario "Oleg" Pineda† – a prison escapee who kidnaps Santino in hopes for a miracle to heal his seriously illed son. He later befriends with Santino in their way to Olegario's home. He then later surrenders himself to the police, but is killed. Kimberly Diaz as Olegario's wife. She went to Santino in wish to heal their son, however, the court has forbidden Santino to heal people, due to the suspicion of this being a scam. |
| 3 | Forgiveness | Meanwhile, after being held in an orphanage, Santino runs away after learning that a couple would want to take him just to make money on his healing abilities. As Santino runs away, he meets Lolo Berting, a puto vendor who helped him find his way home. As Santino lives with Lolo Berting, Santino slowly learns that Berting has mysteries of his own. His son, Jojo, has despised him for leaving him and his mother alone till his mother dies. Santino then makes Berting's son to realize that he has to forgive his father because everyone also needs to be forgiven. Robert Arevalo as Berting – a puto vendor who helped Santino when he was lost after running away from the shelter. His son has forbidden him from his life as it caused his mother to die. He comes around his son's house secretly and gives puto to his granddaughter, Bea. Richard Quan as Jojo – Berting's son, who has forgiven his father after Santino makes him realize that other people also needs to be forgiven. He also knows martial arts as he thought that after his father left him, he should learn how to protect himself. He helped Santino from being taken by Mayor's allies. Xyriel Anne Manabat as Bea – Jojo's daughter & Berting's granddaughter. Steven Christian Fermo as Young Jojo Jeffrey Hidalgo as Young Berting Jan Marini Alano as Fely Aragon – Berting's wife Tess Antonio – one of the social workers who came to the monastery to take custody of Santino. |
| 4 | Memories | Julia suffers due to her mom's recent memory losses, causing her whole career, life and lovelife to be ruined. She feels depressed and tired about problems comes to her way. Her life then changes after meeting Santino. Claudine Barretto as Julia – a woman who carries bitterness in her heart. Her life will change after she meets miracle boy Santino. Boots Anson-Roa as Esmeralda – Julia's mother, an old woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease, causing her to quickly forget memories and sometimes being too childish as what most old people become. Ryan Ramos as Winston- Julia's ex-boyfriend, he broke up with her because of her concentration on taking care of her mother. |
| 5 | History | Mayor spills all the malodorous secrets of the priest in the monastery revealing that Father Ringo was an ex-convict and Father Jose's family are all dead. Rodjun Cruz as young Ringo – As a teenager, Ringo was imprisoned for robbing a shop so that he can get money to help cure his ailing mother. |
| 6 | Marriage | Alfred, one of the students in the Bagong Pag-Asa school, has a family problem because his parents are about to separate. As so Alfred moves to the monastery, causing his parents have a hard time looking for him. Thus, Santino helped the couple overcome their problem. Kaye Abad as Minerva – Alfred's mother and Peter's wife. She and her husband have been having problems due to family crisis and have been planning to separate, causing their child to run away from home. Joross Gamboa as Peter – Alfred's father and Minerva's husband. He and his wife have been having problems due to family crisis and have been planning to separate, causing their child to run away from home. Miguelito de Guzman as Alfred – Peter and Minerva's son. He ran away from after discovering that his parents would separate. He ended up in the monastery where he met Santino. |
| 7 | Magic | Santino visits the circus and meets a magician named Ricardo. Ricardo and Santino later became friends revealing that Ricardo has a broken family he longs to see but due to some issues, meeting them is not easy. Gabby Concepcion as Ricardo – a magician that Santino met in the circus. Santino later finds out that he is just a lonely man looking for the comforts of his broken family. Jobelle Salvador as Kate – the wife of Ricardo who separated with him due to family crisis Jacob Rica as Michael – Ricardo and Kate's 2nd child Alexa Ilacad as Michelle† – daughter of Ricardo and Kate who died because of Leukemia Archie Alemania as Tipoy – Ricardo's friend works on with him on a circus |
| 8 | Wealth | Santino and the priests visited Father John's hacienda, where they've met the latter's father, Don Miguel. However, Don Miguel doesn't welcome his son's priesthood and thinks that John's plans are just silliness. He believes that his son becoming a priest is not the way to happiness. He only believes that the only thing that will let his son gain happiness in life is money. Dante Rivero as Don Miguel Delgado† – father of Brother John. He initially refused Brother John's plan of being a priest because he believed that being rich and wealthy is the best way to get happiness, but soon realizes after having a talk to Santino that it is not. Nanding Josef as Manding – helper of Don Miguel whom Father John is more closer to, which caused Don Miguel to feel jealous because John treats Manding more as a father. Peewee O'hara – as Manding's wife. |
| 9 | Search | Santino meets a runaway woman named Cheska. She later reveals to Santino that she was searching for her biological mother who from what she knows still lives in Bagong Pag-asa. Her mother was later revealed to be the owner of the strip club of the town, "Heaven's Gate", but unluckily isn't excited to meet her daughter. Cristine Reyes as Cheska – a runaway young woman who searches for real self. After finding out that she was an adopted child, she searched to find her whole life to meet her biological mother Lotlot De Leon as Natty – Cheska's adoptive mother. A woman who never gets a chance to get pregnant. She bought Cheska from Ella just after they saved her from committing suicide. Nattie and her husband took care of Ella while she's pregnant and bought the kid after it was born. John Arcilla as Edwardo – Nattie's husband and Cheska's adoptive father. He, together with his wife, Nattie, saved Ella from committing suicide. The couple have been trying so hard to have a baby and got the idea of buying the baby from Ella. Glenda Garcia as Margie/Ellen – Cheska's biological mother. She's the lead "prostitute" in Heaven's Gate at her young age, but after she got pregnant all of her riches have disappeared. After giving up with life, she decided to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge while pregnant. Natty and her husband then saved her from killing herself. They took care for her, and eventually Ellen sold her baby to them. Andrea del Rosario as Janet – A woman who searched for her best friend in the town of Bagong Pag-asa. It was later revealed that her friend was Teresa Malimban, a woman connected to the lives of people of Bagong Pag-asa. She found out that her friend was dead more than 5 years ago and later decided to search for Teresa's son Gabriel (who is Santino). |
| 10 | Values | A lone teacher suffers through pain after discovering that her whole life of teaching children will later be ended due to her age. She feels alone and sad as she remembers all of her students, sacrificed her whole life for them and eventually became their second mother, yet, none of them seems to remember her works for them. Susan Roces† as Ms. Nieves Antazo – A teacher in Bagong Pag-Asa Elementary school, who is being forced to retire because of some budget issues. She begs for the school to stay because she doesn't care about the money, all she cares about are her students. She has spent her lifetime taking care of her students, which caused of her losing most of her loved ones in life. Roxanne Guinoo as young Ms. Nieves Antazo – as a young woman, Nieves has sacrificed her whole life for her students. Her life and lovelife has been destroyed due to her career. Toby Alejar as Ms. Nieves Antazo's father Mikan Ong as Butsoy – Ms. Antazo's ex-student/pupil in her class. Zeppi Borommeo as Chris – Ms. Antazo's ex-student/pupil in her class. Jacq Yu as Eliza – Ms. Antazo's ex-student/pupil in her class. Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Manolo Sandoval – The school's principal. He was the one who told Ms. Antazo that she needs to retire from her work in the school. |
| 11 | Fame | Adela, a former bold star and G.R.O is abusing her son out of her hate and anger towards him. Adela was lucky to be given a starring role in a movie which ended due to her pregnancy for her son. Boy George, her son, suffers to a lot of assault his mother gives because of his below-average IQ, which isn't enough for him to even enter a good college. Rosanna Roces as Adela San Jose – Mario's half-sister and is a former pornography actress. After given a serious dramatic role for a movie, she got pregnant causing her whole career to shut down. Ejay Falcon as Boy George – Adela's son, a battered teenager due to his mother's greed of him causing her whole career to be ruined. Also, he is Mario's nephew. Boy George returns Bagong Pag-asa to pay a visit. At the same time he met Abby and fell in love with her. Now, Boy George is having troubles on how to court Abby. He returns to Bagong Pag-Asa and later learns that Mario was sacked from the police force. Janna Dominguez as young Adela San Jose – as a young woman, Adela stars on dramatic pornographic movies. John James Uy Jerry O'Hara as Senior Superintendent Raul Guevarra – the Chief of Police in Bagong Pag-asa. Seems to have known (and possibly have worked with) Mario's father, also witnessing his downfall. |
| 12 | Truth | Carla, the daughter of the Bagong Pag-Asa school principal, is born into a rich and well-educated family. She is the "good and obedient" daughter. She is obedient to her father. She does well in school receiving high grades and is on her way to a good career path or so it seems. Her sister, Judith, is the complete opposite. She is the rebellious daughter. However, Carla gets pregnant causing her dad to turn the wheel and treat her as a disgrace to the family. Anne Curtis as Carla – a simple, good daughter who later discovered that she's pregnant. Wendy Valdez as Judith – a rebel daughter who seems to be very emotional. She's been sent to rehab after being caught taking drugs, which she says she only did once. This makes his father become ashamed of her. Evangeline Pascual as Myrna – mother of Carla and Juliet and wife to Manolo. Returning characters: Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Manolo Sandoval – Carla's father. He likes Carla more than Judith. But then after finding out about Carla's pregnancy, he turned the wheels making Carla a disgrace. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 1 (1–5) |||
| 1 | "The Birth of Santino" | February 2, 2009 (2009-02-02) |
| An abandoned baby boy, Santino, is left in the care of priests in Barrio Bagong Pag-asa. As the priests raise Santino in the monastery, the kid cannot help but long for the love of his real mother. Santino grows up happily in the church living with the priests, who raise him as their own. Found abounded as an infant in a cemetery, Santino is adopt by a group of priests in a small town, who all pitch in to raise him as a little boy. Santino grows up happily in the church living with the priests, who raise him as their own. He proves to be a handful, so the priests all decide to scold the little boy. But they accidentally overhear him praying to God about being thankful for all the love the priests have shown him. This softens Father Anthony’s heart and he relents on punishing the boy. But one day, a parishioner says some harsh words to Santino, which makes the little boy confess to Father Jose that he wishes that he could go to heaven already to meet his mother. Witness the birth of the "Miracle Boy", Santino. |||
| 2 | "Santino Meets A New Friend" | February 3, 2009 (2009-02-03) |
| Santino finds a new playmate in the sickly Joy, the daughter of local cops Selda and Mario. While Malena coaxes Enrique into running for mayor, Mayor Pio suffers an untimely heart attack. |||
| 3 | "As Joy's Condition Worsens, Santino Turns to Bro to Help Her" | February 4, 2009 (2009-02-04) |
| Santino meets Cocoy, a rebellious teenager who also lost his mother at a young age. However, Cocoy ignores his attempts to befriend him. Mario and Selda receive saddening news from Joy's doctor. A shadow from Enrique's past returns to haunt him. |||
| 4 | "With the Help of Bro, Santino Performs a Miracle of Healing" | February 5, 2009 (2009-02-05) |
| Mario and Selda find Joy in the brink of death. As he becomes Bagong Pag-asa's new mayor, Enrique immediately cooks up his plan to bring Father Anthony to his downfall. |||
| 5 | "Mayor Enrique's Desire for Power Will Force Him to Order a Robbery Inside the Church" | February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06) |
| Santino sets the record straight when his miracle mystifies the priests. While Selda attempts to make peace with Malena, Enrique plans to send the priests away from their land. |||
| Week 2 (6–10) |||
| 6 | "Enrique Orders the Police to Arrest Cocoy" | February 9, 2009 (2009-02-09) |
| Enrique seizes the opportunity to buy the church when unfortunate events leave the parish with insufficient resources. As donations from the townspeople pour, the priests receive a bad news. All the priests are worried after all their resources in the monastery have been stolen. Enrique arrives and offers help, but in exchange, the priests will sell their. But Father Anthony refuses to give up the land. Meanwhile, word starts to spread around town that it was Santino who miraculously healed Joy. The next day, Enrique finds out that his son Rico was hurt by Cocoy. The mayor orders the police to arrest Cocoy and take him to jail. Enrique orders Cocoy to be arrested. |||
| 7 | "Word Starts to Spread Around Town That Santino Can Miraculously Heal Sick People" | February 10, 2009 (2009-02-10) |
| Enrique heeds Tilde's suggestion to set the monastery on fire to get even with the priests. Meanwhile, rumors about Santino's healing powers spread around town. |||
| 8 | "Santino Saves Fr. Patrick's Life" | February 11, 2009 (2009-02-11) |
| The curiosity of the townspeople about Santino's unique gift grows as the child cures a blind woman and Father Patrick, who got into a freak accident. |||
| 9 | "Malena Tries to Steal Santino's Necklace" | February 12, 2009 (2009-02-12) |
| The priests try their best to conceal Santino's miraculous ability for his safety and well-being. Enrique twists the law in his favor to acquire the monastery. |||
| 10 | "Santino Loses His Necklace Which Is The Only Remembrance from His Mother" | February 13, 2009 (2009-02-13) |
| Santino is left devastated after losing his only link to his missing mother. The townspeople later surround the young boy after bearing witness to his healing ability. |||
| Week 3 (11–15) |||
| 11 | "Santino Becomes the Miracle Boy" | February 16, 2009 (2009-02-16) |
| Santino heeds his heart and decides to heal those who ask for his help. Instead of charging a fee, Santino asks the people to carry out good deeds to others. The people of Bagong-Pag asa flock around the monastery in hope to be healed by Santino, now known as the Miracle Boy. The priests are concerned about the boy's safety now that almost everyone is after him. On the other hand, Enrique worries that he may never get the chance to close down the monastery now that the priests have the whole town on their side. Santino begins to heal the sick, and in return, he tells them to do good unto others. But during one healing session, Santino faints after helping a sick person. Behold the many miracles made by the young Santino. |||
| 12 | "Mayor Enrique Prepares Something Against Santino and the Priests" | February 17, 2009 (2009-02-17) |
| Enrique cannot help but feel ineffective as the people of Bagong Pag-asa consistently favor Santino and the monastery. Her faith brings Stella closer to the church and Cocoy. |||
| 13 | "Social Welfare Comes to Take Santino Away from the Monastery" | February 18, 2009 (2009-02-18) |
| Santino heeds his heart and decides to heal those who ask for his help. Instead of charging a fee, Santino asks the people to carry out good deeds to others. Some people come to take Santino away from the monastery. |||
| 14 | "Mayor's Son Sets Up Santino" | February 19, 2009 (2009-02-19) |
| Enrique grows more resentful of Santino especially when his plot against the monastery proved to be ineffective. Rico continues to torment Santino in school. |||
| 15 | "Enrique Finally Gets to Destroy Little Santino" | February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20) |
| After the incident involving Rico, Mayor Rodrigo continues to carry out his devious schemes against Santino and the priests in order to steal their land. |||
| Week 4 (16–20) |||
| 16 | "A Prison Runaway Kidnaps Santino" | February 23, 2009 (2009-02-23) |
| An escaped convict breaks into the monastery and kidnaps Santino. Enrique uses the crisis as an opportunity to earn the trust of the people and turn them against the priests. |||
| 17 | "Santino Keeps a Promise for a Short-Lived Friendship" | February 24, 2009 (2009-02-24) |
| Santino learns that Oleg is intent on saving his ailing son. The authorities follow them in an attempt to save a captive and catch an outlaw. |||
| 18 | "New Problems Arise as Santino Returns to the Monastery" | February 25, 2009 (2009-02-25) |
| After the incident with Oleg, Mayor Rodrigo plays the concerned public servant and files a child welfare case against the priests. A henchman working for Tilde comes clean to the authorities following a miraculous recovery from a bullet wound. |||
| 19 | "Is It Really Goodbye Between Santino and the Priests?" | February 26, 2009 (2009-02-26) |
| A scene involving an angry mob at the monastery spurs social workers to take the Santino into their custody and causes the priests to rethink their stand regarding the guardianship of the young boy. |||
| 20 | "Santino Is Taken from the Monastery" | February 27, 2009 (2009-02-27) |
| After speaking with the Lord, Santino agrees to leave the monastery and be turned over to the DSWD. Santino, the priests, the Sta. Marias, and Cocoy bid their goodbyes. Santino leaves the monastery. |||
| Week 5 (21–25) |||
| 21 | "Enrique Wants to See Father Anthony Behind Bars" | March 2, 2009 (2009-03-02) |
| Santino meets his future foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez. When Father Anthony refuses to sell the monastery's land, Enrique pressures Judge Santillan to issue a warrant of arrest against the priest. |||
| 22 | "Santino Runs Away from the Shelter" | March 3, 2009 (2009-03-03) |
| Santino flees from the DSWD shelter upon learning that Ben is planning to use his abilities to earn money. Enrique then instructs Tilde's goons to find the child. Meanwhile, Baby finds Santino's pendant similar to Malena's earring. |||
| 23 | "Mayor's Hired Men are After Santino" | March 4, 2009 (2009-03-04) |
| While still under Berting's wing, Santino learns of the man's story. Santino encounters Tilde's goons as he helps Berting earn his son's forgiveness. Father Anthony is summoned to Manila by the archbishop to explain Santino's miraculous deeds. Mayor's hired men are still after Santino. |||
| 24 | "An Innocent Life Will Be in Danger in Order to Save Little Santino" | March 5, 2009 (2009-03-05) |
| While the authorities search for Santino, Enrique and Tilde's desperation to find the boy intensifies. Santino, on the other hand, gets involved in Jojo and Berting's issues with each other. |||
| 25 | "Santino Returns in Friar's Custody" | March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06) |
| After the incident that almost cost him his life, Jojo finally finds it in his heart to forgive Berting. He thanks Santino for helping him let go of his anger and eventually takes the boy back to the monastery. |||
| Week 6 (26–30) |||
| 26 | "Santino Meets Julia" | March 9, 2009 (2009-03-09) |
| An angry mob rushes to the monastery again and demands Santino to prove himself. Santino meets Julia, a frustrated accountant who blames her forgetful and wheelchaired mother, Esmeralda, for all of her unfulfilled dreams. Santino and Julia's path cross, a young woman burdened by her sick mother. |||
| 27 | "Stella Finds Something in Her Mom's Possession" | March 10, 2009 (2009-03-10) |
| Stella finds among the things of Malena an earring that looks exactly like the one hanging by the necklace of Santino. Enrique opens up his plan of putting up a casino to his fellow Bagong Pag-asa leaders. |||
| 28 | "Stella Confronted Her Mother about the Earring" | March 11, 2009 (2009-03-11) |
| Stella begins to suspect that Malena is the mother of Santino, but Malena easily disproves it with Baby's help. Enrique finally obtains the approval of his colleagues to put up a casino, much to the priests' disappointment. |||
| 29 | "The People of Bagong Pag-asa Protested Against Mayor" | March 12, 2009 (2009-03-12) |
| Julia reveals that she will soon bring Esmeralda to the Home for the Aged. After a riot that left many students and teachers injured, Father Ringo finally finds the courage to voice out his opposition against Enrique's project. |||
| 30 | "Enrique Shames Father Ringo" | March 13, 2009 (2009-03-13) |
| Through Santino and Esmeralda's diary, Julia realizes how much Esmeralda loves her. To get even with the priests who oppose his crooked ways of leadership, Enrique hires a private investigator to dig up the dirty secrets of the priests. Santino triumphs in keeping Julia and Esmeralda together. |||
| Week 7 (31–35) |||
| 31 | "Enrique Exposes the Past Crime of Father Ringo" | March 16, 2009 (2009-03-16) |
| As Enrique makes a way to oust the priests from Bagong Pag-asa, Father Ringo reaches a tough decision to save his fellows and Santino from getting dragged into the situation. |||
| 32 | "The Townspeople Protest Against the Priests" | March 17, 2009 (2009-03-17) |
| Enrique continues to paint the priests from Bagong Pag-asa in a bad light, using their deepest secrets to his advantage. However, Santino tries to appease the raging townsfolk with an important lesson he has learned from Bro. |||
| 33 | "Everyone Wonders How Santino Softened Mayor's Heart" | March 18, 2009 (2009-03-18) |
| Father Jose recounts the tragedy that killed his family and paved his way to priesthood. Santino witnesses Alfred's desperate attempt to seek his parents' attention. Enrique grows curious about the young orphan. |||
| 34 | "Malena Asks Cocoy to Stay Away from Stella" | March 19, 2009 (2009-03-19) |
| Hoping to become financially independent, Stella starts working as a waitress. Meanwhile, Alfred runs away in resentment after his parents get into a fight again. |||
| 35 | "Santino Promises Alfred to Help His Parents Get Back Together" | March 20, 2009 (2009-03-20) |
| Still puzzled about Santino's earring, Enrique starts investigating Malena with whom he found an identical pair of earrings. Alfred goes to the monastery to hide from Minerva and Peter, and asks Santino a favor for his family. |||
| Week 8 (36–40) |||
| 36 | "Malena Suspects Enrique of Having a Mistress" | March 23, 2009 (2009-03-23) |
| While Malena becomes suspicious that Enrique is having an affair with another woman, a wonderful blessing comes to the monastery. The men responsible for this generous donation, however, embark on a risky journey to retrieve what they unwillingly gave. |||
| 37 | "Enrique Asks the Priests and Santino's Forgiveness" | March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24) |
| With a new trick up in his sleeves, Enrique makes a surprise visit at the monastery to ask for the priests and Santino's forgiveness. Meanwhile, Santino meets Ricardo, a magician who tries to forget his sorrows through alcohol. |||
| 38 | "Ricky Looks Back to His Past" | March 25, 2009 (2009-03-25) |
| After discovering the awful past that haunts Ricardo, Santino becomes determined to save the lonely magician from his misery. Meanwhile, in her desire to confirm Enrique's infidelity, Malena gets herself into a tragic car accident. |||
| 39 | "Malena Gets into a Car Accident" | March 26, 2009 (2009-03-26) |
| Malena discovers that the car accident took away her ability to walk. Santino tries to revive Ricardo's struggling career by inviting people to watch the latter's magic show. |||
| 40 | "Santino Tries to Heal Malena from Sickness" | March 27, 2009 (2009-03-27) |
| Ricardo's magic show becomes a success with Santino's help. In eagerness to help his beloved mother, Rico asks Santino to heal Malena. |||
| Week 9 (41–45) |||
| 41 | "Santino Helps Ricardo Reconcile with His Family" | March 30, 2009 (2009-03-30) |
| The time has come for Ricardo to confront the ghosts of his past as he once again meets his estranged wife, Kate. Their traumatic past refrains them from rekindling their relationship. Another life is changed with the help of Santino. |||
| 42 | "Malena Is Desperate to Be Able to Walk Again" | March 31, 2009 (2009-03-31) |
| Enrique uses Santino to build up his political image. However, Enrique struggles to execute his plan each time he comes across the latter's innocent gaze. |||
| 43 | "Mayor Uses Santino for Political Advantages" | April 1, 2009 (2009-04-01) |
| Enrique bargains with the priests to keep his and Santino's posters up until the graduation is finished. A man arrives at the monastery and asks Brother John to return home. |||
| 44 | "Brother John Tries to Convince His Father to Accept His Decision of Becoming a Priest" | April 2, 2009 (2009-04-02) |
| Santino and Father Jose accompany Brother John as the latter decides to return to his hometown. The two guests meet Miguel, Brother John's quick-tempered father. |||
| 45 | "Brother John and His Father Finally Reconcile" | April 3, 2009 (2009-04-03) |
| Atong and Baby discover a hidden treasure buried under the road near the monastery. Miguel and Brother John try to reconcile their father-and-son relationship. |||
| Week 10 (46–50) |||
| 46 | "Don Miguel Donates a Large Amount of Money to the Monastery" | April 6, 2009 (2009-04-06) |
| Everybody in Bagong Pag-asa becomes restless upon learning about the golden Sto. Nino statuette that Enrique dug up from the monastery grounds. Santino and the priests make use of the money given by Brother John's father. |||
| 47 | "The Ordination of Brother John" | April 7, 2009 (2009-04-07) |
| After retrieving the golden Sto. Nino statuette, the priests show to Enrique the repaired road in front of the monastery. Santino meets Cheska, a young lady from Manila who is searching for her mother. Witness the ordination of Brother John. |||
| 48 | "Chesca Begins Looking for Her Mother from an Indecent Place" | April 8, 2009 (2009-04-08) |
| Cheska starts her job as a waitress at the bar where her real mother is said to have previously worked in. Stella tries to confront her father on his coldness toward her. |||
| 49 | "Chesca's Devastated Upon Knowing Her Real Mother" | April 13, 2009 (2009-04-13) |
| Cheska's desperate search for her biological mother comes to a close when Elena, her boss, finally reveals herself. However, instead of a happy reunion, Cheska ends up being further rejected by Elena. |||
| 50 | "Margie Confesses to Santino That She Truly Loves Her Daughter, Chesca" | April 14, 2009 (2009-04-14) |
| Cheska bids goodbye to Santino and the priests at the monastery after reconciling with her adoptive parents. Overwhelmed by her problems at home, Stella breaks up with Cocoy. |||
| Week 11 (51–55) |||
| 51 | "Cocoy and Stella Plan to Elope" | April 15, 2009 (2009-04-15) |
| Enrique and Malena gravely disapprove of Stella and Cocoy's relationship, forcing the two to elope. Stella's parents ensure that it will not happen and that she will leave the country for good. |||
| 52 | "Cocoy Is Released from Prison" | April 16, 2009 (2009-04-16) |
| Stella and Cocoy's failed plan to elope becomes beneficial to Enrique as he gets rid of his daughter and makes the priests indebted to him for freeing Cocoy. The church gets rattled by miracles occurring around the golden Sto. Nino statue. |||
| 53 | "Ms. Antazo Regrets Putting All Her Life Into Teaching" | April 17, 2009 (2009-04-17) |
| The attempted robbery compels Father Anthony to accept Enrique's offer to house the golden Sto. Nino in the municipal hall for better security. Santino meets Ms. Antazo and gets filled with desire to help her. How can Santino possibly make a change in the life Ms. Antazo? |||
| 54 | "Enrique Exploits the Golden Sto. Niño" | April 20, 2009 (2009-04-20) |
| Malena's sudden recovery surprises Enrique, and the couple waste no time to use it with the golden Sto. Nino to their advantage. Santino learns about Ms. Antazo's troubles and makes it his personal mission to make her feel better. Santino pays Ms. Antazo a surprise visit. |||
| 55 | "Tilde Gets An Unexpected Visitor" | April 21, 2009 (2009-04-21) |
| Enjoying his newfound influence, Enrique breaks his ties with Tilde as she becomes more demanding of his time and presence. Soon, another woman appears before Tilde and claims to be Teresa Malimban's dead friend. Enrique breaks his affair with Tilde. |||
| Week 12 (56–60) |||
| 56 | "Janet Finally Finds Teresa" | April 22, 2009 (2009-04-22) |
| Tilde finally confesses her connection with Teresa, a girl who was found dead years ago. Meanwhile, Santino touches another life as he gathers Nives' formers students to pay their teacher a visit in the hospital. Santino will make Ms. Antazo really happy. |||
| 57 | "Janet Meets Santino" | April 23, 2009 (2009-04-23) |
| Santino meets Janet and, through her, develops a feeling of endearment for Teresa Malimban. Meanwhile, Mayor Enrique decides to return the golden statue of the Sto. Nino back to the monastery, much to the priests' apprehensions. Malena is haunted by a dark past. |||
| 58 | "Mario's Nephew Pays Him A Visit" | April 24, 2009 (2009-04-24) |
| Santino meets Mario's nephew, Boy George, and discovers that his mother is blaming him for bringing down her dreams. Meanwhile, Enrique officially returns the golden Sto. Nino statue to the monastery. Enrique returns the golden Sto. Niño to the monastery. |||
| 59 | "Boy George Runs Away" | April 27, 2009 (2009-04-27) |
| Father Anthony decides to turn the Sto. Nino over to the archbishop for added security, prompting Enrique to hasten his plan to steal it. Meanwhile, Adela is arrested for indecent exposure after she defended herself from rumormongers. Boy George's mother continuously blames him for all the misfortunes happening in her life. |||
| 60 | "Santino Extends His Hand to Adela" | April 28, 2009 (2009-04-28) |
| Boy George reaches his boiling point and bursts out his sentiments toward Adela. Meanwhile, Tilde assures Enrique that her henchmen are trustworthy, unaware that they are planning to steal the golden Sto. Nino for themselves. Will Enrique succeed in stealing the golden Sto. Niño? |||
| Week 13 (61–65) |||
| 61 | "Adela and Boy George Reconcile" | April 29, 2009 (2009-04-29) |
| Adela attempts to patch things up between her and her son, Boy George. Meanwhile, Enrique learns that Tilde's henchmen ran away with the golden Sto. Nino. Adela reconciles with her son, Boy George. |||
| 62 | "Malena Outsmarts Enrique" | April 30, 2009 (2009-04-30) |
| Tilde learns from her henchmen that the relic they stole is fake. Meanwhile, Manolo and his daughter Judith argue over her alleged drug addiction, which the young woman persistently denies. Enrique finds out Malena's hidden agenda. |||
| 63 | "Enrique Tries to Get Back at Malena" | May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01) |
| Tilde's henchmen break into the Rodrigos' residence and take Malena hostage. Santino meets Carla, Manolo's daughter, and learns from his friends that the man is responsible for the removal of a good teacher in a school in Bagong Pag-asa. Armed men break in Enrique's house. |||
| 64 | "Enrique's Men Lose His Money" | May 4, 2009 (2009-05-04) |
| The hostage takers bring Enrique and Malena to the bank to withdraw her P100 million. The priests decide to tell Santino the truth about his mother. Carla wakes up one morning and feels nauseous. Enrique's plan goes out of hand. |||
| 65 | "Carla's Little Secret Is Revealed" | May 5, 2009 (2009-05-05) |
| Carla contemplates how to admit her pregnancy to her family, especially to her father, Manolo. Santino tries to help Carla with her problem, but Manolo finds out about Carla's pregnancy before she could speak with Father Anthony. How long can Carla hide her little secret? |||

#### Chapters 12–22 (Episodes 66–121)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 12 | Truth | Carla, the daughter of the Bagong Pag-Asa school principal, is born into a rich and well-educated family. She is the "good and obedient" daughter. She is obedient to her father. She does well in school receiving high grades and is on her way to a good career path or so it seems. Her sister, Judith, is the complete opposite. She is the rebellious daughter. However, Carla gets pregnant causing her dad to turn the wheel and treat her as a disgrace to the family. Anne Curtis as Carla – a simple, good daughter who later discovered that she's pregnant. Wendy Valdez as Judith – a rebel daughter who seems to be very emotional. She's been sent to rehab after being caught taking drugs, which she says she only did once. This makes his father become ashamed of her. Evangeline Pascual as Myrna – mother of Carla and Juliet and wife to Manolo. Returning characters: Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Manolo Sandoval – Carla's father. He likes Carla more than Judith. But then after finding out about Carla's pregnancy, he turned the wheels making Carla a disgrace. |
| 13 | Love | A woman and a man mysteriously appears in Bagong Pag-Asa and started searching for their son. Santino, as he knows that his real mother is probably alive have been mistakenly thought as the son of Miriam. Lorna Tolentino as Miriam – A woman who searches for her long-lost son named Ogie in Bagong Pag-asa who they believe was kidnapped by their family driver. Gardo Versoza as Gary – Miriam's husband. He always guides Miriam in all her searching for Ogie. However, he nearly loses hope that they will ever find Ogie again. |
| 14 | Inheritance | As Santino searches for his real mother, through the way of "lukso ng dugo" (a feeling), he meets a young woman named Abby, who helped him when he was lost. Santino thought that Abby is his mother as he felt a great connection between them, however, Abby is too young to be his mother, which Abby herself implies. Abby is the granddaughter of the owner of the best known Tocino branch in the Philippines, "Tocino King". Her grandfather wants her to inherit the business; however, Abby doesn't feel a great perseverance to accept the offer. KC Concepcion as Abigail Lorraine "Abby" Cruz – A young woman who will meet Santino. She is the granddaughter of the owner of a food company known as "Tocino King". Abby then studies in America; however, his grandfather wants her to inherit the company. Abby is coming in great crisis either to accept the offer or not. Toward the end of the chapter, she accepts the offer. It is also implied that Boy George has a crush on her. Charlie Davao† as Don Carlos – Abby's grandfather, some businessmen wanted to buy his company, yet he doesn't want to because he is willing to inherit it to his granddaughter Abby. However, Abby at first doesn't want to accept it. Returning characters: Ejay Falcon as Boy George – Boy George returns Bagong Pag-asa to pay a visit. At the same time, he met Abby and fell in love with her. Now, Boy George is having troubles on how to court Abby. |
| 15 | Return | As Miriam and Gary are leaving Bagong Pag-asa, they meet Janet while having problems with their car. Miriam and Janet share their stories about the people they have been looking for. Miriam instantly realizes that Janet's story fits with Santino's life story. Meanwhile, Malena and Selda's mother Doña Anita returns to Bagong Pag-asa, where she started to connect with the characters' life. The recollection with Selda due to their conflict about Selda marrying a policeman, Anita meeting her granddaughter and the never-ending punishment of harsh words to Malena's husband, Enrique. Ron Morales as Robert Sanchez/ Gustavo Policarpio – Doña Anita's personal assistant who practically takes care of every file Doña Anita got. He has worked for Doña Anita since she was in the United States, he previously took care of Doña Anita's case. It is later revealed that he is the younger brother of Enrique or Gonsalvo Policarpio. Returning characters: Lorna Tolentino as Miriam – Miriam and her husband continue their search for their son. They then meet Janet who brings a great miracle in Santino's life. Gardo Versoza as Gary – Miriam's husband who continues his search for his son. He, along with his wife, then meets Janet who brings a great miracle in Santino's life. Andrea del Rosario as Janet – A woman who searched for her best friend in the town of Bagong Pag-asa. It was later revealed that her friend was Teresa Malimban, a woman connected to the lives of people of Bagong Pag-asa. She found out that her friend was dead more than 5 years ago and later decided to search for Teresa's son (who is Santino). Liza Lorena as Doña Anita Rodriguez – Malena & Selda's mother. After living in the United States for several years, she returns to the Philippines to pay a visit to the family together with Stella and her personal assistant, Robert. |
| 16 | Hope | Santino and Paco are kidnapped by a gang who make little children beg in the streets. They also somehow sell children to couples who are unlikely to get pregnant. As Santino stays in the gang, he met Tatay Ben, a lonely old man who's the leader of the gang. In this whole new world of pain and suffering, Santino will derive to survive. Meanwhile, Father Paul was shot by one of Father Ben's allies and was taken in the hospital, where his family came to visit him. Santino then finally have returned home at the right time to heal Father Paul. Johnny Delgado† as Tatay Ben – the leader of the gang who kidnaps children to beg in the streets. Mark Bautista as Victorio – the father of Angelie (one of the kidnapped children). He soon reunites with his daughter after she escaped from Tatay Ben's household. Matet de Leon – as Kim -Father Paul's sister. She visited Father Paul as he was admitted in the hospital after being shot by one of Santino's kidnappers. Carl John Barrameda as Ryan – a kid who is a member of the gang who kidnaps children. He uses toys as baits to attract the kids. He admitted to Santino that his older brother was killed years before after drowning in the river. Afterwards, he went to Manila and met Tatay Ben. He told Santino that Tatay Ben is a very bad person, and plans to escape along with Santino and the other children. Lloyd Zaragoza as Pedro – one of Tatay Ben's workers who is actually a good guy, as he helps the children when they are in trouble. He also has a crush on a public school teacher named Anna. Marvin Yap as Juan – one of Tatay Ben's workers. Archie Adamus as Andong – Tatay Ben's right-hand man when his gang entering Bagong Pag-Asa and tries to kidnapped Santino and Paco. He was shot by the police after attempting to kidnap another pair of children. He told Father Paul's sister that if he will live, tell him that he is asking for forgiveness. Jacob Dionisio as Leopoldo/Leo – one of the children to beg in the streets, he has been having severe coughs lately. Philip Nolasco as Sid/Sidney – one of the kidnapped children and is a child genius. Chacha Cañete as Cutie – one of the kidnapped children. Tom Olivar – Manila Police Chief who helps Mario and Father Jose to find Santino and Paco who were kidnapped by Tatay Ben's armed men when Angelie was escaped from Tatay Ben and returns to her father, Victorio. |
| 17 | Justice | Pedro and Juan helps the kids escape from Tatay Ben's household. Tatay Ben then gets arrested and Santino told Angelie that he will return to Bagong Pag-Asa when the former healed the latter's mother. Santino and Paco return to Bagong Pag-Asa as classes were to resume and they have a Father's Day program. Meanwhile, Mario is sacked from the police force by his boss due to alleged insubordination and AWOL. Mario later chokes the police chief in the neck for insulting the former's dead father, also a former policeman. This results in a huge blow to Mario, whose daughter would have praised him in their Father's Day program. Santino will then urge Enrique to do something for Mario. People will hold rallies for Mario, whom they regard as a hero. Don Miguel dies despite Fr. John's bringing of Santino to heal him, and as Doña Anita prepares to reconcile with Selda, Stella's parentage is revealed. Returning characters: Dante Rivero as Don Miguel Delgado† – father of Father John. He initially refused Brother John's plan of being a priest, but with Santino's help, he attended his son's ordination. At this time he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Though Father John wants Santino to save his life, he is ready to die. Nanding Josef as Manding – as the helper of Don Miguel who gave the news to Father John about his father's condition. Later was entrusted the whole hacienda. Peewee O'Hara – as Manding's wife |
| 18 | Runaway | Mario is forced to leave his family alone due to the gossips and the shame of the revealed fact that Stella is his daughter. As their family goes to crisis, Malena's whole family has persecuted her, from her mother to her husband. Selda is also suffering as she seeks for a sign from God, if she would ever need to forgive Mario for what he has done. Meanwhile, at the middle of the night a big surprise has startled the monastery as Brother Chi's sister seeks for help after being forced to marry a man she doesn't love. Selda forgives Mario and reconciles with her mom, while Alex' father tries to relocate his daughter's wedding in Bagong Pag-asa, despite opposition from the priests. Toni Gonzaga as Alex Wang – Brother Chi's sister who runs away during her wedding dress fitting and seek help from her brother. Ricardo Cepeda as Wilson Wang – Alex and Father Chi's rich father. He is a Chinese businessman who forces his daughter to get married just to save their family business Mico Palanca as Bong – Alex's ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with after her father has made him leave her. Chesca Inigo as Raquel Wang – Alex and Father Chi's mother. Kontin Roque as Philip Chua – the man who Alex's father is being forced to her to get married with. Michael Conan as Dante Maoricio – a new Police officer assigned his mission to Bagong Pag Asa |
| 19 | Past | Meanwhile, Santino meets a street vagrant after being bullied by children. Santino, along with his friends, helped the poor woman and took her to Selda's house, where Selda has cleaned her up. However, the vagrant is unable to speak due to trauma or whatever has happened to her in the past. Santino takes the vagrant for a stroll in the cemetery where he introduced her to the priests and to "Bro". Santino healed the woman and later finally remembers her name, Ina. Ina after a long time in trauma, somehow, couldn't remember anything from her past except for her name. She then dreams about a guy named Andrew, whom she believes is her best friend. Maricar Reyes – as Ate Ina – a "taong grasa" or a street vagrant whom Santino helped after being bullied by the public people. Jason Abalos- as Andrew† – Ina's best friend since high school who took care of her after her parents have died. He's an aspiring pilot, which signifies the "airplane toy" that Ina always brings with her. He died after trying to protect Ina from a group of bad guys. |
| 20 | Revenge | Doña Anita is having difficulties about the case she's being involved with. Because of the matter becoming serious, she swallows her pride and asked Enrique for help. Meanwhile, Doña Anita is accused and imprisoned for murders that happened when her men were evicting people from her land; however, Enrique refuses to help her but instead seeks revenge for the past sins his mother-in-law did to him. Anita suffers a heart attack and is hospitalized. It was later revealed that the couple that was murdered in Sitio Hulo was the parents of Enrique. It's also revealed that Enrique was the one behind the recent accusations to Doña Anita because he wants revenge. Jairus Aquino – as Young Enrique/ Gonzalvo Policarpio – as a young kid, Enrique lost both of his parents after Doña Anita's men accidentally killed them. Bert Martinez as Enrique's father – Albert Martinez's (real-life) father made an appearance on the show. Liza Lorena as Doña Anita Rodriguez – Doña Anita was captured and imprisoned after being accused for the murder that happened to Bagong Pag-asa 30 years ago. Ron Morales as Robert Sanchez/Gustavo Policarpio – He has worked for Doña Anita since she was in the States, he also now takes care of Doña Anita's case. It is later revealed that he is the younger brother of Enrique or Gonzalvo Policarpio. William Lorenzo as Enrique & Robert's father. |
| 21 | Sacrifice | Father Patrick receives a letter regarding his younger brother Jepoy. He finds out that Jepoy have given up his studies to work as a fisherman to earn money for the family. Hence, Father Patrick quickly asks for Father Anthony's permission to leave and go back home. Santino with Father Jose and Father Paul joined Father Patrick in his way back to their province which turned out to be a seaside. As they arrive they saw Jepoy about to leave with one of the fishermen in the middle of the night. After learning that the person Jepoy is working with uses dynamite when fishing, Father Patrick stops him as he think this is way too dangerous for a child to handle. Jepoy gets mad at Father Patrick and later starts to explain to him why he needs to earn money. Makisig Morales as Jepoy – Father Patrick's younger brother who, unknown from Father Patrick, had given up his studies to start working. He has completely abandoned his childhood unlike other children who always plays, he spends his time working as a fisherman to earn money. Jeffrey Santos – as Anton – one of the fishermen who Jepoy works with. Father Patrick learns that he uses dynamite when fishing – which is illegal. |
| 22 | Rivalry | A surprise visit shocks Baby after her sister, Delilah, drops by for a visit. Apparently, she didn't just comeby for a visit, she came of help with her problem, money-wise. Delilah has lost most of her money, and went for Baby in need of help. It turns out that Baby hates her so much, because their father had always liked Delilah over her. As she stays in Baby's place, she didn't feel very much welcomed by her sister. She was very nice and very joyful when meeting people including Santino. Baby got jealous and started a rumour that she is a witch, which the public easily believed after an unknown illness has struck the people. She was boycotted by the townspeople where she was forced to run to the monastery to seek help. Ai-Ai Delas Alas as Delilah – Baby's half-sister. Between the siblings, she is the most favorite one of their parents. She used to be rich, but because of some problems, she lost all her money. She pays a visit to Baby to find some comfort, who isn't enthused to see her. She was then mistaken by the townspeople as a witch after Baby had started the rumor that she is one. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 14 (66–70) |||
| 66 | "Carla Runs Away with Judith and Their Mother" | May 6, 2009 (2009-05-06) |
| Manolo plans to have Carla's baby aborted to protect the reputation of their family. Carla, Judith, and Myrna go to the monastery and ask the priests for help. Father Anthony courageously defends Carla in front of her enraged father. |||
| 67 | "Manolo Is Finally Enlightened" | May 7, 2009 (2009-05-07) |
| Manolo reconciles with his daughters Carla and Judith, finally reuniting their family. Santino feels happy with the reunion, but still longs for his own mother. Coincidentally, a couple looking for their missing child arrives in Bagong Pag-asa. A mother searches for her lost son. |||
| 68 | "The Lonely Couple Is Persistent to Find Their Long Lost Child" | May 8, 2009 (2009-05-08) |
| Miriam, who tries to find her missing son, and Santino, who longs for a mother, find comfort in each other. Mario and Selda realize that Santino's name is not on the list of abandoned children. |||
| 69 | "Father Jose Gets Emotional" | May 11, 2009 (2009-05-11) |
| The search for Miriam and Gary's missing child is narrowed down, with negative results so far. Their search leads them to Santino, the last child that could possibly be their missing son Ogie. Will Santino finally meet his mother? |||
| 70 | "Santino Goes Home with Gary and Miriam" | May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12) |
| Santino lives with Gary and Miriam, believing that they are his real parents. Malena is delighted with the Santino's disappearance in Bagong Pag-asa, but at the same time disappointed with the indifference of her husband. Father Jose gets emotional knowing that his fatherhood to Santino is nearing its end. |||
| Week 15 (71–75) |||
| 71 | "Gary and Miriam Discover That Santino Is Not Their Son" | May 13, 2009 (2009-05-13) |
| The DNA test result reveals that Santino is the missing son of Miriam and Gary, but the couple soon stumbles upon the devastating truth that concerns the identity of the boy. The DNA result proves that Santino is really Miriam's son. |||
| 72 | "Miriam Breaks the Painful News to Santino" | May 14, 2009 (2009-05-14) |
| Miriam and Gary struggle to accept the fact that Santino is not their missing son, Ogie. Upon discovering this, the priests find themselves struggling to comfort the distraught Santino who begins to sink into his sadness. Santino gets disappointed upon knowing that Miriam is not his real mother. |||
| 73 | "Abby Bumps Into Santino" | May 15, 2009 (2009-05-15) |
| Malena's plan to get rid of Santino fails, which enrages Enrique. Santino learns about the concept of "lukso ng dugo" and uses it as he goes about town and its outskirts to find his mother. Santino tries to search for his mother. |||
| 74 | "Abby Turns Down Her Grandfather's Offer" | May 18, 2009 (2009-05-18) |
| Following his futile attempt at finding his mother, Santino safely returns to the monastery with the help of a young woman. Meanwhile, news of a good thief spreads around town. Abby sends Santino back to the monastery. |||
| 75 | "Carlos Decides to Give Up His Business" | May 19, 2009 (2009-05-19) |
| With a heavy heart, Carlos announces to his employees about his plan to sell Tocino ni Carlos. Baby and Ato succeed in collecting Malena's payment for the lost jewelry. |||
| Week 16 (76–80) |||
| 76 | "Abby Decides to Take Over the Company" | May 20, 2009 (2009-05-20) |
| Abby decides to take over her grandfather's Tocino King after seeing the love and care he has invested within the business and its employees throughout the years. |||
| 77 | "Santino Finds Out That Teresa Could Be His Real Mother" | May 21, 2009 (2009-05-21) |
| Miriam returns to Bagong Pag-asa to inform Mario and the priests of her hunch about Teresa. Enrique concocts a plan to win the priests' political support. |||
| 78 | "Teresa's Body Is Missing" | May 22, 2009 (2009-05-22) |
| Malena schemes to stop the authorities from exhuming Teresa's body. Meanwhile, the priests discover that Santino believes he will get to see his mother when they exhume her body. Santino humbly introduces his 12 fathers in the class. |||
| 79 | "Enrique Develops a Sense of Compassion" | May 25, 2009 (2009-05-25) |
| Enrique's popularity skyrockets when he unexpectedly develops a sense of compassion after consoling a grieving Santino. Malena takes advantage of the situation, straining the mayor's relationship with the priests and his son Rico. Janet tells Santino stories about Theresa. |||
| 80 | "Stella Is Back in Town with Grandmother, Doña Anita" | May 26, 2009 (2009-05-26) |
| As Santino and Father Paul's lives remain in danger, their loved ones refuse to stand idly and do nothing to save them. Mario and Father Jose leave no stone unturned to save Santino and Paco. Enrique gets emotional as he breaks the painful news to Santino. |||
| Week 17 (81–85) |||
| 81 | "Santino Gets Abducted" | May 27, 2009 (2009-05-27) |
| Following their abduction, Santino and Paco find themselves in a child trafficking syndicate led by Ben. Making a promise to find the syndicate, Enrique appoints Mario to organize a task force to pursue the abductors. Stella is back in town with grandmother, Doña Anita. |||
| 82 | "Santino Treads the Busy Streets of Manila" | May 28, 2009 (2009-05-28) |
| Santino finds himself in the hands of a ruthless syndicate. While he tries to adjust to his new environment, the police and priests persistently look for any leads on Santino's whereabouts. Mayor Enrique orders to search and rescue Santino. |||
| 83 | "Santino Gains Tatay Ben's Praises" | May 29, 2009 (2009-05-29) |
| While Santino manages to win Ben's admiration, he still plans to find a way to escape the syndicate especially after hearing the stories of his fellow child beggars. Meanwhile, Anita crosses paths with her granddaughter Joy. What danger awaits Santino in the hands of a syndicate. |||
| 84 | "Angelie Successfully Escapes Tatay Ben's Household" | June 1, 2009 (2009-06-01) |
| To help Angelie, Santino and Paco devise an escape plan. One of the children, however, overhears their conversation and alerts Ryan about it. Ryan finally finds the chance to get his revenge by informing Ben about Santino and Paco's plan. Father Paul blames himself for Santino's abduction. |||
| 85 | "Angelie Reunites with Her Father" | June 2, 2009 (2009-06-02) |
| Angelie finds her way back to her father's arms. Paco and Santino luckily avoid further punishment from Ben. While Mario plans to go to Manila to look for the kidnapped children, Andeng thinks of going back to Bagong Pag-asa to abduct more kids. Father Jose apologizes to Father Paul. |||
| Week 18 (86–90) |||
| 86 | "Doña Anita Learns That Joy Is Her Granddaughter" | June 3, 2009 (2009-06-03) |
| Santino uses his healing touch to treat Zig's head injury while Mario and Father Jose consider a plan for the kidnapped children. Anita turns emotional as she discovers that Joy is her granddaughter. Mario is very determined to find Santino and Paco. |||
| 87 | "Ryan Become Friends with Santino" | June 4, 2009 (2009-06-04) |
| A guilt-ridden Father Paul sneaks out to look for Santino, only to cross paths with the kidnappers again. Mario recognizes the syndicate's leader from the cartographic sketch while Andeng gets arrested. Doña Anita learns that Joy is her granddaughter. |||
| 88 | "Father Paul's Life Is in Danger" | June 5, 2009 (2009-06-05) |
| As Santino and Father Paul's lives remain in danger, their loved ones refuse to stand idly and do nothing to save them. Mario and Father Jose leave no stone unturned to save Santino and Paco. Ryan become friends with Santino. |||
| 89 | "Santino and Paco Return to Bagong Pag-asa" | June 8, 2009 (2009-06-08) |
| Upon escaping from his kidnappers, Santino comes across Father Paul's grieving sister. With help from Bro, Santino manages to revive the priest just in the nick of time. Father Paul's life is in danger. |||
| 90 | "Mario Gets Dismissed from Service" | June 9, 2009 (2009-06-09) |
| Raul prolongs Mario's torment as he leaves the latter's job hanging in the balance. Santino needs to choose who among the priests he should bring to the Father's Day event in school. Santino heals Angelie's sick mother. |||
| Week 19 (91–95) |||
| 91 | "The Whole Town Protests Against Mario's Dismissal" | June 10, 2009 (2009-06-10) |
| The townspeople take Mario's side as Santino asks Enrique why he let a good policeman go. Worried that Enrique might lose his grip on power, Malena steps in to help her husband. Joy proudly introduces her father, Mario. |||
| 92 | "Enrique Grants Santino's Request" | June 11, 2009 (2009-06-11) |
| Enrique does everything to win the hearts of the people, unwittingly neglecting his daughter. Meanwhile, Father Anthony allows Santino to heal Miguel. Stella shares her sentiments with her grandmother. |||
| 93 | "Lolo Miguel's Life Is in Critical Condition" | June 12, 2009 (2009-06-12) |
| Miguel stands firm in his decision not to be healed by Santino despite John's persistence. Meanwhile, threats greet Mario upon his reinstatement in service. |||
| 94 | "Father John Lets His Father Go" | June 15, 2009 (2009-06-15) |
| With the help of his fellow priests and Santino, Father John finally mends ties with his terminally ill father. In Bagong Pag-asa, the Sta. Maria couple receive medals of valor. Miguel explains to Santino why he chooses to let fate take its toll on him. |||
| 95 | "Santino Learns Anita's Weakness" | June 16, 2009 (2009-06-16) |
| With Santino lending a hand for Selda and Anita's reconciliation, Stella is stunned when she finally learns one of her mother's darkest secrets. Father John learns to accept the death of his father. |||
| Week 20 (96–100) |||
| 96 | "Mario Learns That He Is Stella's Real Father" | June 17, 2009 (2009-06-17) |
| Malena forbids Stella and Mario from talking about her secret in fears of losing her inheritance. However, Mario confides to his wife while rumormongers gossip about Stella's real father. Mario discovers Stella's real father. |||
| 97 | "Malena's Secret Is Finally Made Public" | June 18, 2009 (2009-06-18) |
| The deepest and darkest secret of Malena and Mario spreads throughout town like wildfire. Enrique gets wind of the rumor about Stella's real father. Word starts to spread around town about Mario and Malena's old flame. |||
| 98 | "Mario Leaves Home" | June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19) |
| The families of Enrique and Selda are both stunned upon learning of their past affair. Mario deems it best to leave after seeing Joy gravely affected by the issue. Mario decides to leave for the sake of his family. |||
| 99 | "Santino Tries to Help Joy with Her Family Problem" | June 22, 2009 (2009-06-22) |
| Joy is devastated when Mario and Selda part ways. Desperate to help his friend, Santino tries to persuade Anina to talk to Mario and Selda. Malena tries to confront Selda about the issue. |||
| 100 | "Anita Talks to Selda about Her Conflict with Mario" | June 23, 2009 (2009-06-23) |
| Selda and Mario's relatives try to help the couple patch things up and save their marriage. An unforeseen incident as Mayor Enrique gives his speech turns the tide. |||
| Week 21 (101–105) |||
| 101 | "Father Chino Receives a Surprising Visitor" | June 24, 2009 (2009-06-24) |
| Father Chino gets a surprise visit from his sister Alex, who has run away in protest of an arranged wedding. Malena schemes to cut off Selda from her inheritance after the latter makes amends with their mother. Meet Alex and find out how Santino will change her life. |||
| 102 | "Alex's Wedding Is Moved to Bagong Pag-asa" | June 25, 2009 (2009-06-25) |
| Anita faces a lawsuit regarding her family's property in Sitio Hulo. Alex's decision to protest against her arranged marriage pushes her father to take matters into his own hands. Doña Anita couldn't be more happier now that her daughters are in good terms. |||
| 103 | "Father Anthony Refuses to Lead Alex's Wedding" | June 26, 2009 (2009-06-26) |
| While the increasing popularity of Mario threatens Enrique's political power, Anita mulls over giving the Batangas property to Selda instead of Malena. Father Anthony declines to officiate the arranged marriage set up for Alex. Malena couldn't help but grow envious as Anita gets closer to Selda and her family. |||
| 104 | "Alex Finally Submits to Her Father's Desire" | June 29, 2009 (2009-06-29) |
| A desperate Wilson promises campaign funds in exchange for Enrique's help in officiating the wedding of his daughter. Meanwhile, Malena plots to take the inheritance meant for Selda. Mr. Wang asks Enrique to lead Alex' wedding. |||
| 105 | "Bong Comes to Alex's Rescue" | June 30, 2009 (2009-06-30) |
| Just as Alexandra concedes to her father's wishes, her old flame Bong comes to Bagong Pag-asa, intent on winning her back and rescuing her from an imminent unwanted marriage. Bong finally shows up to fight his love for Alex. |||
| Week 22 (106–110) |||
| 106 | "Alex Finds Out about Her Father's Scheme" | July 1, 2009 (2009-07-01) |
| As the police realize that their information on Bong was misleading, Alexandra discovers that her father's sickness is just for show. Meanwhile, Anita's pending civil case mystifies her family and the townsfolk. Alex gets her chance to prove herself worthy of her father's position in their company. |||
| 107 | "Anita Swallows Her Pride and Asks for Enrique's Help" | July 2, 2009 (2009-07-02) |
| Anita discovers that her case is more serious than she previously thought it was. This leaves her with no choice but to ask Enrique for help. Meanwhile, Santino and the children meet and help a vagrant. |||
| 108 | "Donya Anita's Secret Is Revealed" | July 3, 2009 (2009-07-03) |
| When Mario and Selda find Ildefonso Sikatuna, the claimant who filed the case against Anita, they discover a secret that Anita has kept hidden for thirty years. Meanwhile, Santino befriends Ina. Santino tours his new found friend around monastery. |||
| 109 | "Donya Anita Is Prosecuted" | July 6, 2009 (2009-07-06) |
| The puzzling issue regarding a land dispute between Anita and some tenants gradually becomes clearer as more people testify against her. Meanwhile, Ina slowly regains her memory. Selda is worried about Anita's civil case. |||
| 110 | "Anita Goes to Jail" | July 7, 2009 (2009-07-07) |
| Wanting to win back the trust of the public, Enrique promises not to intervene in Anita's case. Malena finds an opportunity to seize her mother's properties. Police arrest Doña Anita for murder case. |||
| Week 23 (111–115) |||
| 111 | "Malena Tricks Her Own Mother" | July 8, 2009 (2009-07-08) |
| While Malena receives temporary ownership of her mother's properties, Anita's health deteriorates. Ina searches for her best friend's house. Ina tries to recall where Andrew lives. |||
| 112 | "Ina Finally Regains Her Lost Memories" | July 9, 2009 (2009-07-09) |
| When Ina regains her painful memories, she realizes that she has a heavy burden to carry. While a desperate Selda turns to Santino to cure her mother, Enrique plots the downfall of his mother-in-law. Ina's memories with Andrew finally come to picture. |||
| 113 | "Ina Learns That Andrew Is in Love with Her" | July 10, 2009 (2009-07-10) |
| Ina discovers Andrew's true feelings for her only now that he is gone. A commotion occurs when the townsfolk begin to question Anita's stay at the hospital. Enrique's involvement on Anita's case is revealed. |||
| 114 | "Enrique Turns Out to Be the Sought After Gonzalgo Policarpio" | July 13, 2009 (2009-07-13) |
| While Anita returns behind bars, her lawyer and relatives start their search for Gonzalvo Policarpio, the person vital for the acquittal of the rich old lady. Enrique recalls the tragedy that fueled his hatred for Anita. A horrible revelation from Enrique's past is revealed. |||
| 115 | "Father Patrick Learns about His Family's Dilemma" | July 14, 2009 (2009-07-14) |
| Selda and Mario delve deeper into their search for Gonzalvo Policarpio. Father Patrick makes a homecoming in a seaside town at the province only to discover a serious problem affecting his family and the townsfolk. Meet Jepoy and witness how he tries to support his family at a very young age. |||
| Week 24 (116–120) |||
| 116 | "The Orphanage Gets Burnt Down" | July 15, 2009 (2009-07-15) |
| As their investigation on Gonzalvo progresses, Selda and Mario soon face a stumbling block when a tragic accident at the orphanage ruins their chances of uncovering his past identity. Selda and Mario continue to investigate on Anita's case. |||
| 117 | "Everybody in Town Works Hand in Hand to Search for Father Patrick" | July 16, 2009 (2009-07-16) |
| Jepoy refuses to join Anton upon learning that he is involved in dynamite fishing. Later, danger befalls Father Patrick as he sails the sea on a stormy night. What danger awaits Father Patrick as he tries to find and save Jepoy? |||
| 118 | "Donya Anita Pleads Not Guilty" | July 17, 2009 (2009-07-17) |
| Anita pleads not guilty in the arraignment of her trial. Father Patrick and Jepoy finally patch things up. Santino gives the townspeople a miraculous gift before he and the priests return to Bagong Pag-asa. Robert and Enrique plan for revenge against Anita. |||
| 119 | "The Nun from the Orphanage Recognizes Enrique" | July 20, 2009 (2009-07-20) |
| The hearing of Anita's case continues as two witnesses accuse her of orchestrating the tragedy in Sitio Hulo. In court, Enrique unexpectedly crosses paths with someone from his past. A woman arrives in Bagong Pag-asa to visit Baby. Doña Anita's arraignment continues. |||
| 120 | "Mario Discovers Enrique's True Identity" | July 21, 2009 (2009-07-21) |
| Doña Anita goes to trial and admits to have given the order to kill the rallying townspeople many years ago. Meanwhile, Mario finally obtains Enrique's original birth files from a clerk. What would be Delilah's role in Santino's life? |||
| Week 25 (121) |||
| 121 | "Delilah Gets Chased by Enraged Townsmen" | July 22, 2009 (2009-07-22) |
| In the aftermath of Selda and Mario's discovery of Enrique's true identity, Malena and Enrique part ways. On the other hand, nasty rumors about Delilah begin to circulate around town. The truth is finally revealed that Enrique is in fact Gonzalvo. |||

#### Chapters 22–28 (Episodes 122–158)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 22 | Rivalry | A surprise visit shocks Baby after her sister, Delilah, drops by for a visit. Apparently, she didn't just comeby for a visit, she came of help with her problem, money-wise. Delilah has lost most of her money, and went for Baby in need of help. It turns out that Baby hates her so much, because their father had always liked Delilah over her. As she stays in Baby's place, she didn't feel very much welcomed by her sister. She was very nice and very joyful when meeting people including Santino. Baby got jealous and started a rumour that she is a witch, which the public easily believed after an unknown illness has struck the people. She was boycotted by the townspeople where she was forced to run to the monastery to seek help. Ai-Ai Delas Alas as Delilah – Baby's half-sister. Between the siblings, she is the most favorite one of their parents. She used to be rich, but because of some problems, she lost all her money. She pays a visit to Baby to find some comfort, who isn't enthused to see her. She was then mistaken by the townspeople as a witch after Baby had started the rumor that she is one. |
| 23 | Epidemic | Since the hospital is starting to overflow with patients infected with the West Nile virus, the doctor facilitating the health center decides to close their doors to other incoming patients. The event further enrages everybody in town, thus causing Mayor Enrique to take immediate action. In order to cure everybody in town, Enrique finally seeks the help of a doctor with expertise on infectious diseases, Dr. Marcelito Azarcon. It turns out that Dr. Marcelito is a previous resident of Bagong Pag-Asa where he met his first love Patricia, however, chose his career path over her. As he returns to Bagon Pag-Asa, he met Santino in the church where they had a little talk. Lito told Santino that he doesn't believe in God, he thinks that its only one way to let other people feel calm during problem and science is always the one finding that solution. As he help stop the disease, he discovered that Patricia has leukemia after being badly infected by the West Nile virus. Lito seeks help to Santino to heal Patricia, which Santino granted. Christopher de Leon as Dr. Marcelito "Lito" Azarcon – a doctor who have helped Bagong Pag-asa after a mild illness has struck in the midst of the people. He doesn't have faith to God because he believes that only science and the people's freewill can make their wanted things to happen. It was also later revealed that he had a relationship with Nurse Patricia but broke up because he chose his career over her. Ana Capri as Patricia – a nurse in the hospital in Bagong Pag-asa. It was later revealed that she had a relationship with Dr. Azarcon, but apparently broke up because Marcelito chose his job over her. It was also revealed that she has leukemia. John Wayne Sace as Arnel – a guy who was trapped in Bagong Pag-asa during the epidemic. He was supposed to come to his mother's funeral. Joseph Bitangcol as Bryan – Pam's boyfriend, who is trying to get into Bagong Pag-asa to tend to his pregnant girlfriend, he is with Cocoy. Before he couldn't handle the fact that he was going to be a father and ran away. Now he's ready and is trying to get to Pam. Dianne Medina as Pam – Bryan's pregnant girlfriend, who is trapped in Bagong Pag-asa and stayed in the monastery. Pam dreams of getting married at the church in Bagong Pag-asa because her parents got married there Benjie Felipe as Arturo† – a man that Malena paid to destroy Mayor from the public. |
| 24 | Pestilence | After surpassing the town epidemic, it seems that Bagong Pag-asa is about to face another dilemma. To everybody's surprise, a threatening swarm of locusts suddenly attacks the whole town giving problems to the farmers, an alarming number of cockroaches destroying the town's livestock and a group of wild animals such as rats and snakes scaring the townspeople. It was later discovered that whats causing the animals to move and wonder about is the activities being done by an active volcano nearby, which apparently disturbs them. However, the townspeople doesn't seem to believe this and through Malena's plans, they rather believe that Mayor Enrique is a pest in town spreading bad luck around the people. Meanwhile, Santino is helped by a taho vendor named Moy. Santino learns more about his new friend Moy through the latter's daughter Grace. The little girl reveals that her father currently has 4 jobs in order to get them though each and every day. Aside from that, she also shares to Santino that her mother had left them before due to her father's lack of wealth. To Grace's surprise, her mother unexpectedly returns. Upon his wife's sudden comeback, Moy is in fact glad; but he just couldn't help but fear the thought that she might take their child away from him sooner or later. Vhong Navarro as Moy – A taho vendor who was struck in the midst of the locust invasion. Since his wife left him, he ended up as a single father who does everything just to take care of his only child, Grace. They have a dog named Rocky. Mylene Dizon as Jackie – Moy's wife. She went abroad to find work without even saying goodbye to Moy. Now she came back richer than before and tries to take Grace away from Moy. Erin Panlilio as Grace – Moy & Jackie's daughter. Grace didn't want to live with her mom because she knows for the fact that Jackie have abandoned them due to lack of money. As part of her wishes, she only wants to be with her father, her grampa Pilo and their dog, Rocky. Rocky – a German Shepherd dog owned by Moy and Grace. He has been with the family for quite a long time and have apparently been a special part of them. |
| 25 | Home | Moy is disappointed upon granting the 5 wishes of his daughter Grace. Specially the first one in which she wishes that both of them will always be together for Moy has finally decided to give Grace to Jackie; thinking that the latter could take better care of their child. Another of Grace's wishes is to be with his grandfather, Pilo, who is in the home for the aged. Pilo was left by his son in the center due to lack of money. After being given to Jackie, Grace thought that she was just kidnapped by her mother without her father knowing, so she ran away back to the monastery to come back for Moy. Moy then later explained to Grace everything which she couldn't really understand. After being returned to Jackie again, Grace runs away for the second time, but this time she went to her grandfather in Manila. Riding on a banana delivery truck, Grace invites Santino to join her. Santino, in worries for Grace came along. The whole monastery and Grace's parent have panicked due to the children's disappearance. After looking for them, they figured out that the two maybe in Manila with Pilo. They went to the home for the aged and asked Pilo, but denies that Grace and Santino are with him. It was later revealed that they actually are, and Pilo was just hiding them in his room. Pilo worries about Grace being taken away, so he ran away from the Home and took the kids in an old house to hide. However, a tricycle driver mistook Pilo as a pedophile and reported him to the police, where Jackie figured out that the girl being reported is Grace. In the middle of the night, the three were surrounded by the police. Although being surrounded, no one knew that the guy being mistaken as a criminal was Pilo. It was later revealed that it was actually Pilo when Moy and the others arrive at the old house. Pilo refuses to give Grace up to the police even though three snipers have been targeted on him. Jackie decided that she wouldn't take Grace anymore, as long as Pilo would give her up. Pilo gave up the children and although Jackie promised, she still tried to take Grace away, but after a talk to Santino, she decided to leave Grace with Moy, however, to give her a better life, she would help pay for Grace's needs. The family then rejoices as they're finally back together again. Dolphy as Pilo – Moy's father whom he never have spoken to in ages. He's in a home for the aged. Lou Veloso as Paeng – one of the old people in the home for the aged. He helped Pilo to run away from the home. Ramil Rodriguez as Pedring – one of the old people in the home for the aged. He offered his old house as a hiding place for Pilo and the children. Nina Dolino – Paeng's daughter. Martin del Rosario – Pedring's grandson. |
| 26 | Care | Santino and the priests in the monastery meet a girl named Sara, who is then accompanying a special child named Val. The young lady introduces the child as her very own son. According to her, she and the boy escaped from his spiteful husband with completely nothing at hand. The very next day, Santino and his friends drop by their household in order to befriend them. To Sara's surprise, Val seems to be completely receptive of Santino's intention to extend a friendly hand. Meanwhile, the town is planning to have a celebration from all the pestilence that have happened. A surprising event happened on a rehearsal, where Val shows a talent of playing the piano. Upon seeing the child's skills, he was considered as a gifted child by the townspeople where everybody had talks about him. As Val's fame rises, his father have discovered where Sara and the child is hiding. The father surprises everyone on one of the practice session of the celebration where he revealed that Sara isn't the child's real mother. She was only a caregiver who took the kid and tells everyone that he's her own son. On Sara's side, she explain that the kid in not being given good care by his father, he was always being scold for and sometimes being hid from the public by imprisoning him in a room. The father, Carlo, explains that he hates Val because when his wife was giving to him, an unexpected problem happened which caused her death. Carlo later slowly realizes that it is his own fault why the child was driven away from him. As he hears his son play, he remembers his wife who is also a pianist, and through his son's music, he realizes that Val is a remembrance from his wife. After the celebration, he promised that he will never be ashamed about his son again and will be proud of him no matter what. He also dropped that charges for Sara. Bea Alonzo as Sara – A woman who was taking care of Val, a special child. She presumes that she was Val's mother and she's trying to hide from their husband because she is being abused. It was later revealed that she wasn't really the kid's mother, but the family's caregiver. She kidnapped the kid because his father doesn't take care him. She loves Val too much because she also had an autistic older sister who died after being hit by a jeep. Nash Aguas as Joey/Val – The child who was with Sara, which everyone assumed as his mother. He's autistic which makes it very hard for him to communicate with other people, especially kids his own age. On a church celebration, he was revealed to be a gifted child on playing the piano. His mother died after giving birth to him. Vice Ganda as Maxie – Sara's gay best friend. He's a Vilmanian and a very joyful person. He went with Sara to help them hide from her husband. Ryan Eigenmann as Carlo – Joey/Val's father. He went in Bagong Pag-asa upon knowing that this is where the caregiver he hired took his kid. He hates Val because his wife died after giving birth to him. |
| 27 | Lost | Malena identifies Tilde to be Enrique's secret girlfriend. Upon realizing this, Malena relentlessly drags the young lady out of the monastery to confront her regarding the matter. Tilde fails to deny the allegation, thus causing Malena to make a big scene in front of everybody. The said revelation further heightens up her hatred against her husband; and on her personal enumeration of all the troubles Enrique caused her, truth has been told that Enrique is in fact Santino's real father. Meanwhile, fed up with his parents' constant warring, Rico suddenly decides to run away. Upon learning this, Santino together with three of his other friends decide to chase him and convince him to come back home. Enrique, the priests and the children's families mistakenly believe the kids were kidnapped. The children then succeed on convincing the boy but they faced trouble on their way back to their town. Aside from being lost in the middle of nowhere without food and water, Rico ends up being caught in quicksand. On Santino's way to help the poor boy out, he too falls in the trap. Their other friends rescued them, but they haven't returned yet to Bagong Pag-asa. It is also revealed that the place they are in is the hideout of insurgents and criminals. The kids then seek help from someone living in the forests, but it turns out that he is a member of the gang, "Batang Iwahid" (Iwahid Kid). Batang Iwahid is a group of young teenager boys based in the town of San Isidro who either rob people, kidnap them for ransom. However, they never kill citizens, they are only getting blamed for what the other gangs do. They shoot Enrique while he and the policemen were finding Santino and the other kids; Enrique survives as Santino prays over him while he was under the kidnappers, and the search for the children goes on. Some of the other children were able to be rescued, but Santino was still being held captive. It seems that the rebel group's leader, Froilan, has a special income-generating plan for the child. Upon learning this, Enrique hassles the authorities' search and rescue operation, in order to save their town's hailed child, and promote his political agenda as well. On the other hand, Malena runs out of town with her son Rico to get Enrique, and her growing love for him, out of her mind once and for all, which immediately infuriates the latter. Santino, however, was then rescued by the police, with Froilan and his men going to jail. Bing Pementel as Lilia – mother of Heide, whom Santino healed first in the town where the gang have brought to make money over his abilities. Ronnie Lazaro as Artemio – a man in which the gang seems to know. He's a resident in the place where the gang have brought Santino. He has a plan to save Santino from the gang. Pamela Mae F. Juan as Heide – daughter of Lilia. Igi Boy Flores as Randy – a member of the Batang Iwahid gang. Renzo Cruz as Froilan – leader of another gang together with the Batang Iwahid. He's the brother of the leader of Batang Iwahid. EJ Jallorina as Abner – the leader of the Batang Iwahid gang. Returning characters: Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Teresa Malimban† – Malena remembers the day she met Teresa Malimban. Kaye Abad as Minerva – After the children's disappearance, Minerva came searching for her son, Alfred. Eva Darren as Lola Belen – Noticing that Paco is lost, his grandmother came searching for her grandson. |
| 28 | Choices | After saving Rico, Malena runs away with the kid after knowing that she still loves Enrique. In Malena's disappearance, Enrique launched his secret plan to build a town casino. The town was divided by the choices of Yes or No on the plan. A kidnapper then called Enrique if he wants his son back. Enrique gave a 1 million ransom money in exchange of his son. Havok is in the midst, when the farmers refuses to leave their land because of the building being planned to be made. Stampede accidentally happened after one of the farmers was shot. Jennifer Illustre as Lorena – the wife of the farmer who was fatally shot but survived in a riot over the land where the casino will be built. Returning characters: Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Teresa Malimban† – On a near death experience after being seriously hurt in a stampede, Santino meets his mother in heaven. However, Santino had not any physical contact with her. She said that "his father" (Enrqiue) still needs help. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 25 (122–125) |||
| 122 | "Malena Is Desperate to Be Able to Walk Again" | July 23, 2009 (2009-07-23) |
| As a result of Baby's nasty rumors about her, Delilah is hunted down by the townspeople. With Santino's help, Baby realizes the error of her ways and lowers her pride to correct the mistake she committed. The townspeople accuse Delilah of being a witch. |||
| 123 | "Anita Decides to Plead Guilty" | July 24, 2009 (2009-07-24) |
| Blaming herself for Enrique and Malena's separation, Anita decides to plead guilty to end the case once and for all. However, a strange epidemic strikes the judge involved in her case. |||
| 124 | "Bagong Pag-asa Is on Quarantine" | July 27, 2009 (2009-07-27) |
| In an effort to contain a fast-spreading epidemic, Enrique and other local government officials decide to put the town in quarantine. Meanwhile, Enrique secretly plots to take Rico away from Malena. An epidemic has spread at Bagong Pag-asa. |||
| 125 | "Enrique Seeks the Help of an Expert" | July 28, 2009 (2009-07-28) |
| Enrique earns the townspeople's ire after the town hospital decided to close its doors to incoming patients. Enrique seeks help from an infectious disease expert to cure the inflicted residents of Bagong Pag-asa. Nurse Patricia unexpectedly meets Dr. Azarcon. |||
| Week 26 (126–130) |||
| 126 | "Dr. Marcelito Azarcon Arrives in Bagong Pag-asa" | July 29, 2009 (2009-07-29) |
| Amid the virus outbreak, hope shines on Bagong Pag-asa residents with Dr. Marcelito Azarcon's arrival. The visit also leads the doctor back to his estranged wife, Patricia. Patricia refuses to give Dr. Azarcon a second chance. |||
| 127 | "Dr. Lito Discovers That His Wife Has Leukemia" | July 30, 2009 (2009-07-30) |
| The condition of inflicted residents in Bagong Pag-asa continues to get worse, prodding the townspeople to lose hope and seek Santino's help at the monastery. Lito discovers Patricia's sickness. |||
| 128 | "Santino Cures Everyone in Bagong Pag-asa" | July 31, 2009 (2009-07-31) |
| The priests agree with Enrique's suggestion to let Santino use his gift in healing the victims of the epidemic. Dr. Azarcon desperately takes the cancer-stricken Patricia before Santino. Lito asks for Santino's help. |||
| 129 | "Another Plague Strikes Bagong Pag-asa" | August 3, 2009 (2009-08-03) |
| A swarm of locusts wreaks havoc in Bagong Pag-asa, causing panic and terror in town. Enrique continues to plot ways to outwit the local farmers and take their lands for his own gain. A new plague has come to Bagong Pag-asa. |||
| 130 | "Moy's Wife Returns" | August 4, 2009 (2009-08-04) |
| A wave of pestilence once again afflicts the town of Bagong Pag-asa, putting Enrique in a tough predicament as different rumors are also circulating against him. Grace finally meets her mom. |||
| Week 27 (131–135) |||
| 131 | "Bagong Pag-asa Sees Enrique as Their Town's Bad Luck" | August 5, 2009 (2009-08-05) |
| Moy and his estranged wife Jackie meet again after a long time. In view of the consecutive calamities ravaging Bagong Pag-asa, the townsfolk put their blame on Mayor Enrique. Malena plans another evil scheme against Enrique. |||
| 132 | "Jackie Tells Moy That She Is Already Married" | August 6, 2009 (2009-08-06) |
| With Anita's arrest, Malena becomes even more determined to exact revenge against Enrique. Moy's hope for reconciliation with Jackie crumbles upon learning that the woman is already married to a well-off American lawyer. Will Jackie give Moy a second chance in love? |||
| 133 | "Grace Gets Bitten by a Rat" | August 7, 2009 (2009-08-07) |
| As Bagong Pag-asa reels from mice infestation, Grace gets bitten and suffers from a serious infection. With no enough money to support Grace's medication, Moy swallows his pride and seeks Jackie's help. Moy faces another problem in his life. |||
| 134 | "Moy Hands Grace Over to Jackie" | August 10, 2009 (2009-08-10) |
| Another pestilence wreaks havoc in Bagong Pag-asa, breeding more hatred into the townspeople toward their mayor. Moy makes the hardest decision of his life for Grace's sake. The Comedy King, Dolphy graces the top-rating teleserye with a moving role. |||
| 135 | "Grace Runs Away" | August 11, 2009 (2009-08-11) |
| Enrique manages to vindicate himself when the court bestows its verdict upon Anita and when an earthquake hits Bagong Pag-asa. Moy and Grace cope with their parting. Santino goes to Manila with Moy. |||
| Week 28 (136–140) |||
| 136 | "Grace and Santino Go to Manila" | August 12, 2009 (2009-08-12) |
| Pilo continues to miss his family, especially his granddaughter Grace. Meanwhile, Grace runs away from home and finds refuge in Santino as she seeks to find a way to be with her father again. Grace tries to run away with Santino. |||
| 137 | "Pilo Hides Grace and Santino" | August 13, 2009 (2009-08-13) |
| Grace and Santino find shelter inside the retirement home where the grandfather of the former resides. Pilo leaves and hides with Grace and Santino inside an abandoned house as he abides by his granddaughter's wish. Grace decides to run to her grandfather in Manila for refuge. |||
| 138 | "Moy Is Reunited with Grace Once Again" | August 14, 2009 (2009-08-14) |
| Jackie finally yields to her daughter's wishes after the alleged hostage drama involving Pilo, Grace, and Santino. Meanwhile, Pilo regains the value and worth he once lost as he reunites with his son and granddaughter. Pilo tries his best to reunite his son Moy with Grace. |||
| 139 | "The Monastery Starts Helping Sarah and Her Special Son, Val" | August 17, 2009 (2009-08-17) |
| Tilde crafts an obvious lie on who she is upon accidentally meeting Stella and Rico. Enrique talks to Stella and pleads with her to keep things to herself as he is worried about having his affair exposed to Malena. |||
| 140 | "Sarah Gets a Little Jumpy" | August 18, 2009 (2009-08-18) |
| Malena discovers Enrique's secret meetings, causing a bigger rift between the two. A thanksgiving event in the monastery accidentally uncovers Joey's hidden talent, putting him and Sarah in a tough predicament. Sarah gets an unexpected visitor. |||
| Week 29 (141–145) |||
| 141 | "Sarah Gets Arrested" | August 19, 2009 (2009-08-19) |
| Malena discovers Enrique's secret meetings, causing a bigger rift between the two. A thanksgiving event in the monastery accidentally uncovers Joey's hidden talent, putting him and Sarah in a tough predicament. A stranger reveals Sarah's true identity. |||
| 142 | "Carlo Learns to Appreciate Val" | August 20, 2009 (2009-08-20) |
| After years of being scarred by his wife's death and frustrated by his son's condition, Carlo eventually learns to appreciate his autistic son Val. Val's father realizes his shortcomings and accepts his son whole-heartedly. |||
| 143 | "Malena Discovers That Tilde is Enrique's Mistress" | August 21, 2009 (2009-08-21) |
| Anita decides to act with finality regarding the case against her. Meanwhile, a strange disease wreaks havoc across town. Santino tries to help Rico with his family problem. |||
| 144 | "Rico Runs Away" | August 24, 2009 (2009-08-24) |
| Exasperated by the constant fighting of his parents, Rico runs away from home. Santino and his friends try to stop Rico, but they all find themselves lost in the middle of a forest. Santino helps Rico to get out of the mud. |||
| 145 | "Santino and His Friends Remain at Lost in the Forest" | August 25, 2009 (2009-08-25) |
| Santino and his friends remain lost in the wilderness of a nearby forest. Meanwhile, their parents and guardians search non-stop to find them. Santino and his friends face trouble on their way back to Bagong Pagasa. |||
| Week 30 (146–150) |||
| 146 | "Town's Chief-of-Police Assumes That the Kids Are Abducted by Terrorists" | August 26, 2009 (2009-08-26) |
| The parents of the missing children begin to lose hope in finding them. With Father Anthony's and Santino's encouraging words, however, their respective groups learn to keep their faiths strong and hope to reunite them with their loved ones. The jungle adventure of the little kids continues. |||
| 147 | "Enrique Gets Shot" | August 27, 2009 (2009-08-27) |
| Anita's secret for thirty years has been revealed. Meanwhile, Santino befriends the destitute Ina. The kids are abducted by terrorists. |||
| 148 | "Santino's Prayers Miraculously Help Enrique's Speedy Recovery" | August 28, 2009 (2009-08-28) |
| Rico learns about the situation of his father from the rebels. Meanwhile, Santino's life is put at risk as the leader of the rebels discovers his healing ability. Santino asks for Bro's help to save Enrique. |||
| 149 | "The Rebels Hold Santino Hostage" | August 31, 2009 (2009-08-31) |
| The kidnappers tighten their grip on Santino upon learning of his ability to heal people. While the rebels use Santino's power to extort food from the townspeople, Malena leaves Bagong Pag-asa with Rico. Enrique and the policemen save Rico and the other kids from the terrorists. |||
| 150 | "Santino Drops Unconscious" | September 1, 2009 (2009-09-01) |
| Santino faints out of exhaustion, leading Artemio to urge his fellow villagers to go against Froilan and his troops. Meanwhile, Randy helps the police officers in locating the kidnappers' hideout. Santino is made to heal sick people again. |||
| Week 31 (151–155) |||
| 151 | "Santino Is Saved" | September 2, 2009 (2009-09-02) |
| Froilan incites more fear among the village folk by threatening to kill anyone who will stand in his way. Mario, Selda, and the rest of the police officers in Bagong Pag-asa arrive to rescue Santino. Can the police save Santino from the bandits? |||
| 152 | "Santino Is Back in Bagong Pag-asa" | September 3, 2009 (2009-09-03) |
| Enrique gains the trust of the people of Bagong Pag-asa after Santino was successfully rescued from Froilan troops. Later, Enrique announces a future hotel and casino project, eliciting mixed reactions from the townsfolk. Everybody in town sees Enrique as their new hope. |||
| 153 | "A Cold War Between Enrique and the P Takes Place Once More" | September 4, 2009 (2009-09-04) |
| As more people stop going to church, the priests begin to feel the repercussions of their decision to oppose Enrique's plan to build a casino. A rumor vilifying the priests circulates the town. The Priests grow anxious about Enrique's casino-resort project. |||
| 154 | "Enrique Discloses a Secret to Santino" | September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07) |
| Enrique is having second thoughts on whether to push through with the casino project or not. Santino experiences the repercussions of the priests' negative stand on Enrique's business venture. Robert finds out where Malena and Rico is hiding. |||
| 155 | "Enrique Learns about Rico's Capture" | September 8, 2009 (2009-09-08) |
| As Mayor Enrique deals with a protest staged by the local farmers against the upcoming casino project, another trial turns up with Rico's abduction. Rico gets abducted. |||
| Week 32 (156–158) |||
| 156 | "Enrique Recovers Rico" | September 9, 2009 (2009-09-09) |
| Rico falls into danger as his kidnappers don him a jacket with explosives. Elsewhere, Selda and Mario search Malena's beach house and find her and Stella missing. How can Santino save Rico's life? |||
| 157 | "Enrique Learns That Stella and Malena Are Missing" | September 10, 2009 (2009-09-10) |
| Rumors about Malena and Stella's possible abduction circulate in Bagong Pag-asa. A riot occurs in Barrio Kalinawan, as farmers and citizens clash regarding the upcoming casino project in town. Enrique discovers that Malena and Stella are also missing. |||
| 158 | "A Stampede Puts Santino's Life in Danger" | September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11) |
| A plebiscite is held in Bagong Pag-asa to decide the fate of the controversial casino project. Subsequently, as majority of the townspeople vote to push through with the construction, the farmers resolve to fight for their lands. Another dilemma strikes Bagong Pag-asa. |||

#### Chapters 28–29 (Episodes 159–195)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 28 | Choices | Santino was the most affected by the stampede, where he had a near death experience in the hospital and where he met his mother in Heaven telling him that it is not his time yet because he still needs to find his father. After surviving the stampede. The social workers showed up saying that they need to take Santino away due to the accident. Upon this, Enrique planned to take temporary custody of Santino so that he wouldn't need to leave the town. Surprisingly, Malena finds her way back home after she accidentally fell asleep in a delivery truck bound to Atong and Baby's store; she is very weak so she has to be sent immediately to the hospital. During Enrique's visit with Rico and Santino, Malena grows inevitably furious. Enraged in anger, she persistently exclaims that Enrique is the one responsible for all her mishaps. Malena sneaks out of the hospital to purposely barge in Enrique's house; and there she shamelessly blames her husband and his newly adopted son, Santino, for all her mishaps. The next day, Malena unexpectedly bumps into Santino and Rico in the monastery. Immediately, she excitedly approaches her son, but refuses to even come near her; and after she accidentally hurts Santino on the incident, she finally realizes how attached his son has grown towards his undisclosed half-brother. Malena then pays Arturo to kidnap Santino; the latter agrees to do so in order to prevent he and his wife to have their child adopted. However, the wife of Arturo confessed to Father Jose about the situation. Whilst Father Jose told Mario about what could happen, Father Jose broke the seal of confession in exchange for Santino's safety. Gerard Pizarras – The kidnapper who took Rico and Malena. He turns out to be working for Robert. Jennifer Illustre as Lorena – the wife of the farmer who was fatally shot but survived in a riot over the land where the casino will be built. Dindo Arroyo as Gregor Mendez – one of Robert's right hand men. Returning characters: Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Teresa Malimban† – On a near death experience after being seriously hurt in a stampede, Santino meets his mother in heaven. However, Santino had not any physical contact with her. She said that "his father" (Enrqiue) still needs help. Jairus Aquino – as Young Enrique/ Gonzalvo Policarpio – as a young kid, Enrique remembers the day his parents were killed. And now he starts comparing his childhood from another farmer's life. Tess Antonio – the social worker who took Santino from the priests before. She again comes back to take Santino away because of the accident that occurred which nearly caused Santino's death. William Lorenzo as Enrique & Robert's father. Benjie Felipe as Arturo† – a man that Malena paid to kidnap Santino. It was later revealed that Malena just takes his family as her bait to make him do what she wants. His wife was about to take their kid for adoption, but with Malena's dirty money, he's able to keep his daughter. After a botched attempt to kidnap Santino and the ensuing chase by Mario, Arturo was killed when he was hit by a truck. Erin Panlilio as Grace – Moy & Jackie's daughter and also Pilo's granddaughter. She's now going to the same school with Santino. |
| 29 | Foster | 'Malena and Enrique started a reconcile. Rico and his family went back together again. Santino also started to reunite with the priests already. Meanwhile, the DSWD came to the monastery and needed to take Santino away from the priests because another couple saw the records of all the kids in the DSWD. They also saw the records of Santino so they planned to take Santino. The couple adopted Santino, but the wife tried to "re-live" her dead son in the person of Santino. This caused the couple problems, and it was decided that he be returned to the DSWD. Meanwhile, Rico's accident finally makes Malena a changed woman. Aside from paying Santino the proper apologies for all her misdeeds, Malena also drops by Baby and Ato's store to say sorry for all her shortcomings. Later, after having a fight with Tilde, Malena's fall off a cliff put her in a rather critical condition, which eventually led to her untimely death. Santino tries reviving her, just as Rico requested, but even his miraculous hands couldn't change Malena's fate. On the other hand, Tilde's previous threats to Malena instantly backfire. Incidentally, someone witnessed what she had done to Malena. Father Jose applies for a job in a nearby resort, but it was discovered that his workplace is actually a casino. Santino sees Enrique in the place; the latter asked him to remain silent about that, but the former refused. Jueteng is prevalent in Bagong Pag-Asa, and Mario and the other policemen begin to hunt down the perpetrators. It is revealed that Enrique himself is involved in jueteng. Mickey Ferriols as Vicky/ Momskie – one of the parents who adopted Santino. Bernard Palanca as Manny/ Dadskie – Vicky's husband. Zymic Jaranilla as Junjun – Zaijian Jaranilla's sibling in real life. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 32 (159–160) |||
| 159 | "Santino Falls in a Coma" | September 14, 2009 (2009-09-14) |
| Following an incident involving Mayor Enrique and the farmers, a stampede commences, with Santino as one of the casualties. Santino's life is in danger. |||
| 160 | "Santino Finally Wakes Up" | September 15, 2009 (2009-09-15) |
| At his mother's request, Santino must now find his missing father, but his mission hits an unexpected brick wall. Meanwhile, the mayor suffers the fallout of the recent shooting incident. Santino wakes up for a new task. |||
| Week 33 (161–165) |||
| 161 | "Enrique Decides to Adopt Santino" | September 16, 2009 (2009-09-16) |
| Hearing Santino's predicament, Enrique proposes to the priests his plan to adopt the young boy. While the priests consider his proposal, Robert schemes to take vengeance against Anita. After the accident, Santino cannot stay in the monastery anymore. |||
| 162 | "Enrique Gets Santino's Temporary Custody" | September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17) |
| Enrique wins temporary custody of Santino. While the search for Stella and Malena continues, Malena, who has been alive all along, tries to find her way back home. Mayor finally takes custody of Santino. |||
| 163 | "Malena Finds Her Way Back to Bagong Pag-asa" | September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18) |
| Santino's arrival at the mayor's household brings a positive impact on the mayor's family. Malena's reappearance threatens Enrique's newfound sense of peace. Malena is back in Bagong Pag-asa. |||
| 164 | "Malena Blames Enrique" | September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21) |
| Malena begins to plot her revenge on the people who wronged her. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by everything, Santino turns to Bro for help. |||
| 165 | "Enrique Confronts Malena" | September 22, 2009 (2009-09-22) |
| Malena tries to win back Rico, but his son refuses to go with her. Meanwhile, she continues to hold her anger for Santino, who feels overwhelmed for being in the center of a feud. Malena begs for reconciliation with Enrique. |||
| Week 34 (166–170) |||
| 166 | "Malena Bribes a Town Councilor" | September 23, 2009 (2009-09-23) |
| Enrique's budding relationship with Santino enrages Malena, who vows to have revenge against the mayor and his adopted son. Meanwhile, Mario's search for Stella causes a rift between him and his family. Mayor willingly helps Santino look for his father. |||
| 167 | "A Controversial Video of Enrique Spread All Over Town" | September 24, 2009 (2009-09-24) |
| A scandalous video portraying Enrique's corruption spreads. This pushes him to make a tough decision to keep Santino, who has softened his heart. Meanwhile, Mario makes an effort to reconcile with his family. Malena conspires with the public officials to bring Enrique down. |||
| 168 | "Enrique Asks for Malena's Help" | September 25, 2009 (2009-09-25) |
| Enrique begs for Malena's help following the corruption issues that might spell the end of his political career. Mario is forced to stop searching for Stella. Malena surprisingly visits Enrique. |||
| 169 | "Mayor's Name Gets Cleared" | September 28, 2009 (2009-09-28) |
| When Councilor Arnaiz retracts his accusations against the mayor, Enrique realizes that he needs Malena. However, he is convinced that he needs to let go of Santino should he get back with her. |||
| 170 | "Stella Calls for Help" | September 29, 2009 (2009-09-29) |
| Stella calls her father Mario for help as she falls captive in the hands of a syndicate. The authorities try to track Stella from her phone calls to Mario. Meanwhile, Malena offers an olive branch to Enrique and Santino. Stella got a chance to call her father for help. |||
| Week 33 (171–175) |||
| 171 | "Malena Identifies Stella's Necklace" | September 30, 2009 (2009-09-30) |
| Policemen conclude that Stella perished in the fire at her kidnappers' hideout. Mario then vows to catch the syndicate's mastermind. Malena moves in with Enrique, causing tension between her and Santino. Bagong Pag-asa mourns for Stella's death. |||
| 172 | "Stella Is Still Alive" | October 1, 2009 (2009-10-01) |
| Santino expresses his misgivings about Enrique's plan to adopt him in fear of causing an even bigger rift between the latter and Malena. Meanwhile, Mario's emotions continue to get the better of him as he seeks to give justice to Stella's death. How will Enrique resolve his financial problem? |||
| 173 | "Malena Tries Extending Her Help to Enrique" | October 2, 2009 (2009-10-02) |
| With Rico's urging, Malena invites Santino to join them in a family day out. Unknown to Enrique and Rico, Malena secretly plots a way to get rid of the boy. Malena plans an evil scheme to Santino. |||
| 173 | "ASAP 09: Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla sings an inspirational song "May Bukas Pa"" | October 4, 2009 (2009-10-04) |
| Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla sings an inspirational song "May Bukas Pa": ASAP tribute to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. Malena plans an evil scheme to Santino. |||
| 174 | "Father Jose Unravels Lita's Confession" | October 5, 2009 (2009-10-05) |
| Father Jose breaks the vow of secrecy to save Santino. Meanwhile, Enrique accepts Malena's offer to help him with his financial woes. |||
| 175 | "People in Bagong Pag-asa Start Losing Their Faith" | October 6, 2009 (2009-10-06) |
| Father Jose's violation of the seal of confession becomes the talk of the town in Bagong Pag-asa. The police investigation on Santino's abduction remains fruitless. What will happen to Father Jose? |||
| Week 36 (176–180) |||
| 176 | "Rico Faces Trouble in School" | October 7, 2009 (2009-10-07) |
| Father Jose decides to leave the priesthood after compromising his priestly duties. Meanwhile, Rico gets involved in a brawl at school. Rico gets into trouble. |||
| 177 | "Enrique Will Not Be Adopting Santino" | October 8, 2009 (2009-10-08) |
| Enrique decides to get back with Malena and withdraw his petition to adopt Santino. Tilde plans on breaking the news to Enrique about her pregnancy. What will happen to Santino now that Enrique decides to get back with Malena? |||
| 178 | "Santino Returns to the Monastery" | October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09) |
| Santino returns to the monastery and reunites with the priests. Meanwhile, Enrique breaks up with Tilde. Mayor finds out Tilde's pregnancy. |||
| 179 | "Someone Is Threatening Malena" | October 12, 2009 (2009-10-12) |
| Father Jose decides to adopt Santino after the DSWD denied a request to turn over the custody of the child to the priests. However, he later learns that a couple is also interested to adopt Santino. Father Jose decides to adapt Santino. |||
| 180 | "Santino Meets His New Parents" | October 13, 2009 (2009-10-13) |
| With a heavy heart, Father Jose turns over the custody of Santino to Vicky and Manny. Heeding the advice of the priests, Santino opens his heart to his adoptive parents. |||
| Week 37 (181–185) |||
| 181 | "Santino Bids Bagong Pag-asa Goodbye" | October 14, 2009 (2009-10-14) |
| Santino bids farewell to Bagong Pag-asa as he moves in with his foster parents. Vicky treats Santino like the son she lost. Malena receives another threat. Santino finds his new home. |||
| 182 | "Santino Lives by Jun-jun's Shadow" | October 15, 2009 (2009-10-15) |
| Santino does his best to learn how to ice skate in order to please Vicky. He also prepares a surprise for Manny, but his adoptive father's reaction was far from what he expected. Santino tries to cheer up his father. |||
| 183 | "Santino Joins an Ice Skating Competition" | October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16) |
| Although struggling with ice skating, Santino decides to join a competition to make Vicky happy. Meanwhile, Tilde seeks Enrique's help as she experiences bleeding. Santino joins the ice skating contest. |||
| 184 | "Dadskie Gets Fed Up" | October 19, 2009 (2009-10-19) |
| A huge fight erupts between Vicky and Manny over the way Vicky is treating Santino. Enrique orders Robert to get help for Tilde and look after her while she recovers. Father Jose gets worried on Santino's condition. |||
| 185 | "Momskie Finally Accepts Jun-jun's Death" | October 20, 2009 (2009-10-20) |
| With Santino's help, Vicky comes to terms with Junjun's death. While Enrique checks on Tilde, his family meets an accident. Malena and Rico meet a terrible accident. |||
| Week 38 (186–190) |||
| 186 | "Malena Begs for Santino's Help" | October 21, 2009 (2009-10-21) |
| Father Jose's dream becomes a reality as he wins custody of Santino. When an accident puts Rico in a coma, a desperate Malena seeks out Santino for help. Santino meets his new father. |||
| 187 | "Malena Says Sorry to Santino" | October 22, 2009 (2009-10-22) |
| The accident leads to a change of heart for Malena. She apologizes to everyone she has hurt in the past and resolves to turn over a new leaf. Malena had a change of heart. |||
| 188 | "Santino Goes Out for a Trip" | October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23) |
| Malena and Enrique enjoy a pleasant outing with Rico and Santino until she receives a threat regarding her involvement in Teresa's death. Meanwhile, Mario leads a police raid of an alleged illegal gambling den. Malena receives another black mail letter. |||
| 189 | "Malena Discovers That Tilde Is Her Stalker" | October 26, 2009 (2009-10-26) |
| In a sincere effort to change, Malena approaches every person she has wronged in the past for forgiveness. Meanwhile, Robert and Gregor put their plot in motion. Malena asks for Santino's forgiveness. |||
| 190 | "Malena Falls Off a Cliff" | October 27, 2009 (2009-10-27) |
| Amid a bitter confrontation with Tilde, Malena winds up in the same dire situation where Teresa met her demise. Malena begs Tilde to stay away from Enrique. |||
| Week 39 (191–195) |||
| 191 | "Malena Dies" | October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28) |
| Despite their best efforts, Santino and the authorities fail to save Malena. Though still grieving, the Rodrigos put on a brave face and hold Malena's wake at the mansion. Stella soon arrives home, only to find the tragedy that befell their family. Malena is dead. |||
| 192 | "Robert Reveals That He Is the Sole Witness of Tilde's Crime" | October 29, 2009 (2009-10-29) |
| Enrique does everything in his power to bring justice to his wife's death, unaware that Robert is conniving with Tilde and Marlon to mislead the police. Soon, Malena's family and friends bring her to her final resting place. Rico is angry with Santino. |||
| 193 | "Enrique Returns to His Old Self" | October 30, 2009 (2009-10-30) |
| Enrique loses control of himself as he continues to mourn Malena's death. Making things worse for him, Enrique learns that Malena left him with nothing and that Anita is already acquitted. Father Jose starts working as a cook in Gregor's rest house. Tilde plans a plot for Enrique. |||
| 194 | "Enrique Moves Out" | November 2, 2009 (2009-11-02) |
| Enrique moves out of the mansion after Anita's return from incarceration. Robert offers to help Enrique earn money for the upcoming elections through his illegal gambling venture in town. Counselor Arnaiz came back to continue filing the case against Enrique. |||
| 195 | "Santino Gets a Shocking Discovery" | November 3, 2009 (2009-11-03) |
| Santino discovers that the rest house where Father Jose works is being used as a gambling den. Mario tries to find evidence that will prove Santino's claim, but only gets into trouble for it. Santino tells what he sees in the house. |||

#### Chapters 29–30 (Episodes 196–218)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 29 | Foster | Jueteng is prevalent in Bagong Pag-Asa, and Mario and the other policemen begin to hunt down the perpetrators. It is revealed that Enrique himself is involved in jueteng. |
| 30 | Greed | Santino meets the infamous Aling Soledad, a grumpy old lady who happens to be everyone's enemy due to her remorseless greed. Pretty much aware of the scarcity of water in Bagong Pag-asa, she ends up selling her remaining supply for a pretty unreasonable price. Despite the old lady's bad reputation, Santino and his friends end up defending her from enraged neighbors; but instead of showing gratitude to the said kids, she ends up driving them away. On the other hand, the heat wave phenomenon in Bagong Pag-asa finally takes its toll on its residents; but despite the said fact, Enrique remains unmoved regarding the matter. Enrique then verbally harasses Mario, whom he accused of being Bagong Pag-asa's jueteng lord. A fire in Bagong Pag-asa destroyed Atong and Baby's livelihood; a newly wed [to Tilde] Enrique helped them, but in return they would have to blame Cocoy for the fire, even if the fire was just an accident. This causes the disappearance of both Cocoy and Santino from Bagong Pag-asa. Ms. Gloria Romero as Aling Soledad – a grumpy old lady who seems to be angry to anyone she meets. She has a water supply business. Aldred Gatchalian as Young Romulo – Aling Soledad's husband Jessie Mendiola as Young Soledad Jojit Lorenzo as Agusto – a gambler who kidnapped Santino after losing a cockfight. He said that his solution for his money problems is to make money through Santino's abilities. Returning characters: Dindo Arroyo as Gregor Mendez – one of Robert's right hand men as illegal gambling lord inside his residence from Bagong-Asa while Jose works with him as a chef. When Father Jose quit his work as a chef to Gregor. Robert and Enrique's orders and tries to plot to kill Father Anthony's life then Father Anthony was resurrected when Robert got angry to him. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 40 (196–200) |||
| 196 | "Enrique Seeks for Santino's Help" | November 4, 2009 (2009-11-04) |
| With his position at stake, Enrique pleads with Santino to lie about his involvement with the gambling syndicate operating in town. As the mayor stages a public speech to clear up his name, Santino decides to tell the truth. Can Santino keep Enrique's secret? |||
| 197 | "Enrique Despises Santino" | November 5, 2009 (2009-11-05) |
| A falling-out ensues between Enrique and Santino after the latter exposed Enrique's association with the gambling syndicate. Though his reputation is already destroyed, Enrique returns to the office to assume his role as mayor. Mario gets his job back. |||
| 198 | "Enrique Plans His Vengeance" | November 6, 2009 (2009-11-06) |
| Enrique reverts to his evil ways and is hell-bent on crushing all his adversaries. Councilor Arnaiz brews a plan of his own to destroy Enrique and even tries to use Santino's statements to his advantage. Enrique plans his vengeance. |||
| 199 | "Jueteng Invades Bagong Pag-asa" | November 9, 2009 (2009-11-09) |
| Enrique uses his power and influence to ensure Councilor Arnaiz's withdrawal of the corruption charges against the mayor. In turn, the hold of Enrique over Bagong Pag-asa becomes stronger. Santino gets involve in jueteng. |||
| 200 | "Paco Engages in Gambling" | November 10, 2009 (2009-11-10) |
| Paco decides to cut off his ties with Santino and their friends in exchange for a convenient life with gambling. Mario's investigation on the jueteng operations begins to annoy Robert and Enrique. Mario pursues his investigation about 'jueteng'. |||
| Week 41 (201–205) |||
| 201 | "Enrique Tries Killing Mario" | November 11, 2009 (2009-11-11) |
| Despite catching a jueteng banker, Mario still fails to get the police chief's approval on investigating the gambling operations further. As he and his family receive threats, the policeman grows more determined to seize the jueteng operators. Mario receives a death threat. |||
| 202 | "Enrique Makes His Move" | November 12, 2009 (2009-11-12) |
| Seeing how illegal gambling brought misfortunes to his friends, Paco decides to change his ways and resolves to help Mario in his investigation. The persistent policeman later receives a challenging mission from Enrique. Mayor Enrique assigns Mario as a head of task force. |||
| 203 | "Mario Fails on His Mission" | November 13, 2009 (2009-11-13) |
| Mayor Enrique's intentions behind his recent actions instill doubts on Mario and the priests. The priests fear for Santino's safety after the boy's reconciliation with the mayor. |||
| 204 | "Bro Finally Shows His Rage" | November 16, 2009 (2009-11-16) |
| Robert's attempt to retrieve his sack of jueteng profit ends up in a scramble for money. As the effects of illegal gambling on Bagong Pag-asa's citizens reach tipping point, the heavens respond with a series of weather anomalies. Bagong Pag-asa faces another dilemma. |||
| 205 | "Santino Meets Aling Soledad" | November 17, 2009 (2009-11-17) |
| As Enrique focuses on his political career, the people of Bagong Pag-asa suffer the severity of heat. In the middle of the crisis, Santino meets an old woman taking advantage of the situation. Santino offers his friendship to Aling Soledad. |||
| Week 42 (206–210) |||
| 206 | "Santino Saves Lola Soledad's Life" | November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18) |
| Despite Santino's effort to reach out to her, Soledad continues to refuse the friendship that he has been offering her. Meanwhile, Tilde finds a way to let everyone know about her relationship with the mayor. Aling Soledad faces the townspeople's wrath. |||
| 207 | "Mario Gets Frame Up" | November 19, 2009 (2009-11-19) |
| Tilde secretly rejoices as her relationship with Enrique finally becomes known to everyone in Bagong Pag-asa. An unsuspecting Mario falls into Robert's trap. |||
| 208 | "Enrique Swears That Mario Would Rot in Jail" | November 20, 2009 (2009-11-20) |
| Mario finds himself in a tight spot as he is found with sufficient evidence that can implicate him in the town's jueteng activities. Enrique celebrates his triumph with a surprise to Tilde. |||
| 209 | "Enrique Finally Puts Tilde Out in the Open" | November 23, 2009 (2009-11-23) |
| Mario begins to lose hope as the weight of his enemies continues to press down on him. Enrique announces his marriage to Tilde before everyone in Bagong Pag-asa. Mayor announces his future first lady. |||
| 210 | "Santino Heads a Signature Campaign" | November 24, 2009 (2009-11-24) |
| Santino comes up with a bright idea to gather signatures in a petition for Mario's freedom, only to see their efforts being torn apart by Mayor Enrique. Santino and friends start a signature campaign to free Mario. |||
| Week 43 (211–215) |||
| 211 | "Enrique and Tilde's Wedding Pushes Through" | November 25, 2009 (2009-11-25) |
| Father Anthony uses the opportunity to rally for Mario's cause as he presides over Enrique and Tilde's wedding. Santino performs another miracle during the wedding. Bagong Pag-asa encounters water shortage. |||
| 212 | "Father Anthony Gets Stabbed" | November 26, 2009 (2009-11-26) |
| Enrique makes a quick move and takes advantage of Santino's recent miraculous act. Father Anthony's consistent critique of the mayor soon endangers his life. Father Anthony's life gets in danger. |||
| 213 | "Bro Brings Father Anthony Back to Life" | November 27, 2009 (2009-11-27) |
| Finding Father Anthony's lifeless body shocks the priests and brings them to despair. A grief-stricken Santino prays for the revival of the old priest. Another miracle happens in Bagong Pag-asa. |||
| 214 | "Mario Decides to Run for Mayor" | November 30, 2009 (2009-11-30) |
| A group of farmers rallies to the church for Santino's miracle on their dry land. Enrique instructs Chief Guevarra to use violence on the farmers under Mario's command. Bagong Pag-asa receives a blessing from Bro. |||
| 215 | "Enrique Resorts to a Yet Another Dirty Tactic" | December 1, 2009 (2009-12-01) |
| A bountiful harvest following the sudden downpour convinces the people of Bagong Pag-asa of miracles through their prayers. Enrique uses the situation to get to Mario by turning the people's attention to Santino. Santino heals again. |||
| Week 44 (216–218) |||
| 216 | "Baby and Ato's House Get Burnt Into Ashes" | December 2, 2009 (2009-12-02) |
| Santino performs another miracle before the people as he saves Baby and Ato's children from their burning house unscathed. As the people of Bagong Pag-asa further put Santino on the pedestal, Enrique makes good use of the situation. Bagong Pag-asa believes that Santino is their savior. |||
| 217 | "Baby and Ato File an Arson Case Against Cocoy" | December 3, 2009 (2009-12-03) |
| The priests continue to have a hard time pacifying the townspeople as they demand Santino's miracles. Enrique adds to the church's troubles as he ensures Cocoy's arrest for the fire incident. Baby files a case against Cocoy. |||
| 218 | "Santino Is Missing" | December 4, 2009 (2009-12-04) |
| Cocoy is put behind bars, prompting Mario to question the judge who issued the warrant of arrest. The priests discover that Santino is missing. As Santino deals with his captor, Cocoy escapes prison to look for the young boy. |||

#### Chapter 31 (Episodes 219–223)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 31 | Family | The authorities found a way to track down Cocoy; and in order to save Santino from the forthcoming pursuit, Cocoy then decides to leave his little brother alone in a safe place as he tries misleading his hunters. After the incident, Cocoy discovers that Santino has actually gone astray. And given the said situation, he is left with no other choice but to remain at large up until he finds the missing miracle kid. Incidentally, after obliviously walking around the streets of Manila to look for his big brother Cocoy, Santino finds himself spending sometime with Santa Claus. Santa Claus pursues his calling of giving out gifts from one house to another, and surprisingly, he ends up finding himself in his very own house. Immediately, his son Ramon recognizes him; but instead of greeting him with a hearty welcome, the lad instantly shoves him away. Ramon tries warning his younger sister Lea. Surprisingly, in contrast to her brother's display of disgust, Lea is somehow looking forward to see her biological father; so she makes it a plan to look for him before her time finally runs out. In order to fulfill his promise to Totoy, Santino drops by the hospital to lay his miraculous hand on Lea; and after successfully doing so, they rush to the precinct in order to check on Totoy's condition. Incidentally, Totoy had decided to donate his own heart in order to save his daughter's life but Santino heals Lea. Lea & Ramon reunion their estranged father named Totoy. Pen Medina as Totoy -a man who disguises himself as Santa Claus after breaking out of jail. His only wish is to see and meet his youngest child who he has never met since birth to give her a toy he has dearly been kept. After being taken to jail, his wife died and both their children were sent to a home where they were both separated. Shaina Magdayao as Lea – Totoy's long lost younger daughter. It was revealed that she's terminally ill due to heart disease and her last wishes is to finally meet her real father before she passes away, although she was healed by Santino. Ping Medina as Ramon – Totoy's elder son. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 44–45 (219–223) – May Bukas Pa: Christmas Special |||
| 219 | "Santino and Cocoy Reach Manila" | December 7, 2009 (2009-12-07) |
| Cocoy saves Santino from Augusto and his men. As he plans to bring Santino back to the monastery, a raging group of townspeople, who want to use Santino for their own gain, go after them, prompting Cocoy to take Santino away from the town. Santino meets Cocoy. |||
| 220 | "Cocoy Loses Santino" | December 8, 2009 (2009-12-08) |
| Cocoy and Santino eventually lose the company of each other while attempting to elude the police officers running after them. Santino then meets a strange new friend, Totoy. Enrique orders his men to organize a major manhunt for Cocoy. Santino becomes Santa's elf. |||
| 221 | "Mario and Enrique Engage in a Fistfight" | December 9, 2009 (2009-12-09) |
| Mario confronts Enrique and urges him to settle their dispute man to man after learning about the latter's possible involvement in Cocoy's imprisonment. Totoy finally admits the truth to Santino about his past. Mario summons Mayor for a fight. |||
| 222 | "The Man Hunt for Cocoy Finally Begins" | December 10, 2009 (2009-12-10) |
| Cocoy becomes a full-pledged fugitive as a manhunt toward his arrest begins. Meanwhile, Totoy resolves to fulfill his promise to his children as he admits the truth about his escape from prison to Santino. Bagong Pag-asa seeks for Santino. |||
| 223 | "Totoy Gets Arrested" | December 11, 2009 (2009-12-11) |
| Enrique offers a large sum of money for the immediate return of Santino to Bagong Pag-asa. Totoy finally reunites with Lea, but an unexpected incident pulls him farther away from his daughter. Mayor offers a reward to find Santino. |||

#### Chapter 32 (Episodes 224–230)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 32 | Trust | In the midst of Santino and Jose's pursuit, Mia tries giving them a lift; and upon learning that they have no place to go, she gladly offers her house to be their temporary refuge. Incidentally, all these good deeds she has to offer have corresponding prices. Apparently, she is a self-professed material girl, and anything that could bring her cash is basically worth her while. During one of their conversations, Santino tells Mia about the 1-million-peso reward Enrique is giving out in exchange of him (wherein a lot of people are already searching for Santino out of this reward); and upon learning about this, the young lady couldn't help but feel the urge of getting her hand on the said bundle of cash. Upon getting her chance, Mia tricks Santino to come with her, alone. On the last minute, Mia changes her mind about bringing Santino back in Bagong Pag-asa. Surprisingly, she somehow grows guilt-stricken upon realizing how the kid actually trusts her with his dear life. Mia gets mad at her family, saying she has worked hard for them and yet they do not appreciate her for what she has been sacrificing for them; while she was driving a taxi, she was stabbed by robbers, and Santino healed her. Meanwhile, Gregor has been arrested and evidence soon implicates Robert in the illegal gambling in Bagong Pag-asa. Anita gets mad at Robert, whom she treated as her son. Krista Ranillo as Mia – a tomboyish young woman who does every work that she just to give support for her family. She basically does everything she can, taxi driver or even becoming a circus entertainer. Susan Africa as Isay – Mia's mother. She takes money from Mia that she says she needs for a very important use. It turns out she lied and used the money for her own selfish shenanigans. But in the end, she saved some of it for her daughter's user. Empress Schuck as Danica – Mia's youngest sister Charles Christianson as Julius – Mia's younger brother Returning characters: Dindo Arroyo as Gregor Mendez – one of Robert's right hand men. He was arrested by Mario. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 45–46 (224–230) – May Bukas Pa: Krista Ranillo |||
| 224 | "Santino Heals Lea" | December 14, 2009 (2009-12-14) |
| Santino miraculously heals the ailing Leah and save her father Lolo Totoy from serious trouble. Unfortunately, the public continues to hunt down Santino due to the hefty reward money offered by Mayor Enrique. |||
| 225 | "Santino Meets Mia" | December 15, 2009 (2009-12-15) |
| Father Jose and Santino get a place to stay after Mia offers her house. Meanwhile, danger awaits Cocoy as Mario turns him in to the authorities. |||
| 226 | "Mia Sells Out Santino" | December 16, 2009 (2009-12-16) |
| Mia begins to act strange after learning about the reward money for Santino's return to Bagong Pag-asa. Mario becomes suspicious of Joselito after seeing the man's huge sum of money. Mia discovers Santino's little secret. |||
| 227 | "Ato Confesses Everything to Father Anthony" | December 17, 2009 (2009-12-17) |
| As Ato contemplates on whether or not to tell the truth about Cocoy, Mario and the police notice Joselito's disappearance. Meanwhile, Mia becomes conflicted about turning over Santino or not. Will Mia do everything for money? |||
| 228 | "Cocoy Is Finally Set Free" | December 18, 2009 (2009-12-18) |
| Mia comes clean to Santino and Father Jose about the times she almost betrayed Santino for the reward money. Meanwhile, the cause of Joselito's disappearance finally comes to light. Cocoy releases from jail. |||
| 229 | "Mario Arrests Bagong Pag-asa's Jueteng Lord" | December 21, 2009 (2009-12-21) |
| Failing to be appreciated for her efforts to support her family, Mia is forced to cut the ties with her kin. Meanwhile, following a fellow officer's tip, Mario manages to entrap Rigor and arrests him for illegal deeds. Mario arrests Bagong Pag-asa's jueteng lord. |||
| 230 | "Tilde Learns about Enrique and Robert's Secret" | December 22, 2009 (2009-12-22) |
| Following Robert's arrest , Enrique becomes uneasy at the possibility of being incriminated. Through Santino's help, Mia settles her troubles with her family. Mia comes back home for good. |||

#### Chapters 33–34 (Episodes 231–237)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 33 | Joy | Father Jose's way to search for employment, he tries his luck in a job opening at Boss Jeff's house. Surprisingly, he instantly gets the job after the said employer brusquely fires the newly hired for the particular position. Incidentally, Boss Jeff is pretty notorious among his employees. Apparently, he is vastly cruel to them, most especially to those who work in his toy store. Sam Milby as Jeff – commonly being called as "Boss Jeff", a crippled owner of a very known toy store. Jeff was said to have been abused as a child causing him to lose his ability to walk this cause him to be mean to his workers. Spanky Manikan as Mino – Buboy's father. Jeff's personal driver and housekeeper. Ketchup Eusebio as Buboy – Jeff's assistant manager for the toystore. Pokwang as Amy – a woman who gave some ice cream in a church choir. She claims that Santino healed a friend of hers before. |
| 34 | Alone | Santino fortunately escapes his pursuers with the help of a happy-go-lucky traveling sales lady named Libay. Judy Ann Santos as Libay – a basket merchant who Santino met after running away from the kidnappers. It was later revealed that she's actually running away from her family, who is rich and wealthy. She said the reason she ran away is because she can't carry on seeing her dad suffer. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 47–48 (231–237) – May Bukas Pa: Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos |||
| 231 | "Santino Meets Boss Jeff" | December 23, 2009 (2009-12-23) |
| Father Jose applies for a job as a cook to a coldhearted toy store owner. Tilde advises Enrique to cut his ties with Robert to avoid getting involved in his crimes. Santino and Father Jose come across a new soul to touch. On Father Jose’s way to search for employment, he tries his luck in a job opening at Boss Jeff’s house. Surprisingly, he instantly gets the job after the said employer brusquely fires the newly hired for the particular position. Incidentally, Boss Jeff is pretty notorious among his employees. Apparently, he is vastly cruel to them, most especially to those who work in his toy store. On the other hand, Robert stays held up in prison. Unfortunately, Enrique couldn’t do anything for his convicted brother, since one wrong move from him will greatly affect his political agenda. How will Santino touch Jeff's life? |||
| 232 | "Santino Cures Boss Jeff" | December 24, 2009 (2009-12-24) |
| Santino heals Jeff as he believes that the paralysis of the latter causes his coldheartedness. However, contrary to what Santino hoped for, Jeff's attitude becomes worse. A miraculous incident changes Jeff's life. |||
| 233 | "Mayor Enrique Asks for Apology to the People of Bagong Pag-asa" | December 25, 2009 (2009-12-25) |
| Enrique breaks ties with Robert and apologizes to the people of Bagong Pag-asa. Santino tries to help Jeff become sensitive to his employees. |||
| 234 | "Mario Searches Enrique's House" | December 28, 2009 (2009-12-28) |
| Mario searches Enrique's house for evidence that will prove the latter's connection with Robert and Gregor. Buboy quits his job after Jeff refuses to lend him money for Anna's hospitalization. |||
| 235 | "Mario Files His Certificate of Candidacy" | December 29, 2009 (2009-12-29) |
| Tension builds up between Mario and Enrique when the former finally files his certificate of candidacy for mayor. The people of Bagong Pag-asa celebrate Christmas. Mayor files his certificate of candidacy for Mayor. |||
| 236 | "Boss Jeff's Toy Store Gets Nabbed" | December 30, 2009 (2009-12-30) |
| An incident at the toy store changes Jeff's life for the better. Meanwhile, Enrique makes a move to get his brother out of prison. Jeff realizes the role of Santino in their lives. |||
| 237 | "Robert Leaves Bagong Pag-asa" | December 31, 2009 (2009-12-31) |
| While the police officers of Bagong Pag-asa place Robert in a cell in another town, Enrique hires a new lawyer to get his brother out of detention. Santino and Father Jose get in trouble as a group of men chases the young boy. |||

### 2010–2024
#### Chapter 34 (Episodes 238–240)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 34 | Alone | Upon learning that the poor kid is actually lost, the young lady gladly offers to help him go back home. In order to return the said favor, Santino then volunteers to help Libay with her sales; and together they go from town to town asking around for directions towards the small town of Bagong Pag-asa. She was then discovered by her brother, and asked to come home so that she could be with her father. It was revealed that Libay left her family because she couldn't carry on seeing her father suffering from Stage 4 cancer. Santino healed Libay's father. Judy Ann Santos as Libay – a basket merchant who Santino met after running away from the kidnappers. It was later revealed that she's actually running away from her family, who is rich and wealthy. She said the reason she ran away is because she can't carry on seeing her dad suffer. Juan Rodrigo – Libay's father who has a stage 4-cancer. Neil Ryan Sese as Rupert – Libay's brother. Adriana Agcaoili as Leling – Libay's older sister. Allan Paule as Onin – a man who was paid by Tilde to create a scene which she believes would make Enrique look like a "hero". He tried act as if he would drive off the school bus used by Santino and his class on their field trip. Returning characters: Pokwang as Amy – she celebrated the New Year with Santino. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 48 (238–240) – May Bukas Pa: Judy Ann Santos |||
| 238 | "Santino Meets Libay" | January 1, 2010 (2010-01-01) |
| Santino finds comfort in Libay, a rattan vendor who saves him from his pursuers and promises to get him back to Bagong Pag-asa. Robert continues to cling to hope that his brother will get him out of prison. Santino finds a new friend in Libay. |||
| 239 | "The Priests Perform a Vigil for Santino's Safety" | January 4, 2010 (2010-01-04) |
| While Santino tries to go back to Bagong Pag-asa with Libay's help, the priests hold a prayer vigil to convince Enrique to pull out the P1-million reward. Amid the dilemmas they are facing, the people of Bagong Pag-asa usher in the New Year. Tilde does all for Enrique to win on election. |||
| 240 | "Libay Finally Returns Home" | January 5, 2010 (2010-01-05) |
| Santino learns that behind the happy-go-lucky facade of Libay is a daughter trying to escape the fact that her father is dying. With Bro's help, Santino convinces Libay to return home and performs a miracle to save her father. Libay shares her heartbreaking experience to Santino. |||

#### Chapter 34 (Episodes 241–243)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 34 | Alone | Allan Paule as Onin – a man who was paid by Tilde to create a scene which she believes would make Enrique look like a "hero". He tried act as if he would drive off the school bus used by Santino and his class on their field trip. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 49 (241–243) – May Bukas Pa: Judy Ann Santos, Allan Paule, and Jay Manalo |||
| 241 | "Santino Safely Returns to Bagong Pag-asa" | January 6, 2010 (2010-01-06) |
| With Libay's help, Santino finds his way back to Bagong Pag-asa. The priests resolve to keep Santino's arrival a secret, but Rico eventually sees the young boy inside the monastery. Santino returns to the monastery. |||
| 242 | "Enrique Lifts the Cash Reward He Previously Offered" | January 7, 2010 (2010-01-07) |
| Though Santino is already back in Bagong Pag-asa, the priests continue to hold a prayer vigil outside the municipal hall so as not to rouse suspicions. Enrique finds himself face-to-face with Robert. People of Bagong Pag-asa discover Santino's homecoming. |||
| 243 | "Tilde's Perfect Plan Goes Offhand" | January 8, 2010 (2010-01-08) |
| Tilde devises a plan to help Enrique gain back his popularity. Onin changes his mind about their agreement and puts the lives of Enrique, Rico, and his classmates in danger. Will Mayor Enrique win back the trust of his people? |||

#### Chapter 35 (Episodes 244–247)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 35 | Father | A strange man named Franco de Jesus roams around Bagong Pag-asa to search for Teresa Malimban; but instead of finding his former girlfriend, he ends up finding her son Santino instead. Upon learning about this said information, Franco instantly claims custody of the said kid; and in order to successfully do so, he tries seeking Mayor Enrique's help. Without hesitation, Enrique gives his full support to Franco's case. He instantly suggests a DNA test; and once the DNA test results prove that Franco is in fact Santino's biological father, the DSWD will then be awarding Santino's custody to him. After Enrique finds out that Franco is not the real father, Enrique decided to have a DNA test. It is thus proven that Enrique is Santino's real father, and the DNA sample Franco gave was actually Enrique's. Enrique then decided to back out of the mayoral race in order to spend more time with his children, and gets ready to face corruption charges that may be filed against him after leaving office. Jay Manalo as Franco de Jesus – a man who claims that he is Santino's real father. He and Teresa had a previous relationship, but he and Tilde are just engaging in fraud. Returning characters: Andrea del Rosario as Janet – A woman who searched for her best friend in the town of Bagong Pag-asa. It was later revealed that her friend was Teresa Malimban, a woman connected to the lives of people of Bagong Pag-asa. She found out that her friend was dead more than 5 years ago and later decided to search for Teresa's son Gabriel (who is Santino). |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 49–50 (244–247) – May Bukas Pa: Jay Manalo |||
| 244 | "Franco Claims Custody of Santino" | January 11, 2010 (2010-01-11) |
| The priests are taken aback when Franco, a complete stranger, claims fathership over Santino. Mario soon receives the lab results, which take him by complete surprise. A strange man named Franco de Jesus roams around Bagong Pag-asa to search for Teresa Malimban; but instead of finding the his former girlfriend, he ends up finding her son Santino instead. Upon learning about this said information, Franco instantly claims custody of the said kid; and in order to successfully do so, he tries seeking for Mayor Enrique’s help. Without hesitation, Enrique gives his full support to Franco’s case. He instantly suggests a DNA test; and once the DNA test results prove that Franco is in fact Santino’s biological father, the DSWD will then be awarding Santino’s custody to him. Franco declares he is Santino's father. |||
| 245 | "Franco Is a Fraud" | January 12, 2010 (2010-01-12) |
| The DNA results reveal that Franco is Santino's father. As Santino separates from the priests and goes to live with Franco, Enrique grabs the chance to use the child for his own gain. Santino heals sick people again. |||
| 246 | "Enrique Finally Learns about His Paternal Link to Santino" | January 13, 2010 (2010-01-13) |
| Enrique reveals that he is Santino's father and that Tilde is behind Franco's act. An enraged Tilde connives with Robert and vows to seek vengeance against Enrique. A revealing truth surprises Mayor Enrique. |||
| 247 | "Robert Kidnaps Santino and Rico" | January 14, 2010 (2010-01-14) |
| To make Santino proud, Enrique makes amends with his family and tries to correct all the mistakes he has done. Robert abducts Santino and Rico, putting his plot against Enrique in motion. |||

#### Chapters 35–36 (Episodes 248–251)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 35 | Father | Meanwhile, a fugitive Robert greets Enrique during his birthday, with Rico and Santino abducted by Robert. Mario and Enrique then pursue a chase against Robert, which leads to the death of Enrique and injuries to Rico during the rescue process. |
| 36 | Temptation | After Enrique's death, Tilde was arrested for being involved in the death of Malena. However, she was able to escape by pretending that she had gone into labor; while being driven, she got the gun of Dante, the policeman driving the vehicle. Rico was resentful of Santino because of their father's death. Santino then felt sad as he believes he was a bad luck due to the death of Enrique and the anger of Rico; Father Jose told him that he was not the Santino who was trying to be happy despite the hardships and trials. Meanwhile, Santino was being told by a voice (possibly Satan's) that he should come to it and he was cursed by Bro. He ends up being helped by angels on his way and ends up at a home for the homeless, run by Lola Milgaros, a blind grandmother. Gloria Sevilla† as Lola Milagros – A blind old woman who is the owner of a home open to those who have no roof over their heads. Apparently, a rich businessman named Mr. Chan is trying to take the property where the home stands. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 50 (248) |||
| 248 | "Enrique Passes Away" | January 15, 2010 (2010-01-15) |
| A shootout ensues between Robert and the police during the latter's rescue operation for Santino and Rico. Amid the commotion, Enrique reveals to Santino the truth before facing his tragic end. Mayor Enrique gives his life for his beloved son. |||
| Weeks 50–51 (249–251) – May Bukas Pa: Gloria Sevilla |||
| 249 | "Santino Starts Losing Faith in Bro" | January 18, 2010 (2010-01-18) |
| The recent tragedies in his life make Santino believe that Bro does not love him anymore. To avoid any of his loved ones to suffer, Santino runs away from home. Santino couldn’t help but blame himself for his father Enrique’s death; and surprisingly, Rico thinks the same, thus triggering him to hold a grudge against his brother. With things going completely out of hand, Santino couldn’t help but start doubting Bro; somehow, he gets the feeling that Bro has once and for all decided to turn His back against him. In the midst of this confusion, he then hears another mysterious voice; and to his dismay, the said voice insistently claims that Bro had once and for all forsaken him. On the other hand, Tilde gets arrested for Malena’s death. Apparently, the authorities finally got their hands on the evidence that will prove it from Robert’s phone. How much Tilde will pay for her crime? |||
| 250 | "Santino Meets Lola Milagros" | January 19, 2010 (2010-01-19) |
| As Santino goes farther away from home, he meets random kind people who constantly remind him that events happen for a reason. Soon, Santino meets a generous old woman named Milagros and stays in her house. Thinking that he is in fact the primary cause of misfortunes in Bagong Pag-asa, Santino then decides to run away. Obliviously, he treads the unfamiliar town of San Roque to once and for all keep his loved ones safe from harm. And on his search for a new home, he ends up stepping foot in Lola Milagros’ shelter--a big ancestral house that caters homeless people in need. On the other hand, back in Bagong Pag-asa, Rico discovers a power of his own. After he had woken up from his coma, he somehow ends up possessing an ability to predict upcoming calamities in their small town. A different world awaits for Santino. |||
| 251 | "Rico Predicts the Future" | January 20, 2010 (2010-01-20) |
| News of Rico's foresight spread around town as his predictions of natural disasters come true one after the other. Soon, Rico foretells a big earthquake, sending everyone in Bagong Pag-asa into fear and panic. The news about Rico’s newly discovered ability easily spreads all over town, thus immediately putting his life in possible danger. Given the said predicament, his whole family advises him to keep all his predictions to himself. With his whole family’s show of concern, Rico somehow gets upset with their relentless disbelief on his rather special gift; so instead of obeying their request, he listens to the mystical voice pretending to be Bro, and he openly shares all the terrifying predictions he has at hand--thus making everyone in town go completely hysterical. Rico talks about his visions. |||

#### Chapters 36–37 (Episodes 252–254)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 36 | Temptation | After Enrique's death, Tilde was arrested for being involved in the death of Malena. However, she was able to escape by pretending that she had gone into labor; while being driven, she got the gun of Dante, the policeman driving the vehicle. Rico was resentful of Santino because of their father's death. Santino then felt sad as he believes he was a bad luck due to the death of Enrique and the anger of Rico; Father Jose told him that he was not the Santino who was trying to be happy despite the hardships and trials. Meanwhile, Santino was being told by a voice (possibly Satan's) that he should come to it and he was cursed by Bro. He ends up being helped by angels on his way and ends up at a home for the homeless, run by Lola Milgaros, a blind grandmother. Gloria Sevilla† as Lola Milagros – A blind old woman who is the owner of a home open to those who have no roof over their heads. Apparently, a rich businessman named Mr. Chan is trying to take the property where the home stands. Ryan Agoncillo as Paulo Peñaflor – A journalist and CBN News Reporter who went to Bagong Pag-asa after hearing about the news of Rico's encounter with "Bro". He was a former missionary but he abandoned that vocation when the chapel that he and his co-missionaries had built was bombed, resulting in the death of his colleagues and the people. He managed to save a crying baby but it also died even after he thought Jesus would help the baby. In his despair, he threw his cloak and went away with the dead baby. It was this event that triggered his loss of faith in Christ. |
| 37 | Believe | A journalist named Paulo Peñaflor arrives Bagong Pag-asa to search for a news feature regarding the miracles within the small town. And to his delight, he alone gets his hands on the most sensational news there is Rico's exclusive encounters with his so-called Bro (actually Satan). Though a non-believer of such events, Paulo pursues this rather controversial issue for his show's sake. Santino has now returned to Bagong Pag-asa, but his former petty argument with Rico turns out to be a completely heated dispute. Apparently, Santino tries relaying Bro's real message to Rico, which instantly infuriates the latter. Ryan Agoncillo as Paulo Peñaflor – A journalist and CBN News reporter who went to Bagong Pag-asa after hearing about the news of Rico's encounter with "Bro". He was a former missionary but he abandoned that vocation when the chapel that he and his co-missionaries had built was bombed, resulting in the death of his colleagues and the people. He managed to save a crying baby but it also died even after he thought Jesus would help the baby. In his despair, he threw his cloak and went away with the dead baby. It was this event that triggered his loss of faith in Christ. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Week 51 (252–254) – May Bukas Pa: Gloria Sevilla and Ryan Agoncillo |||
| 252 | "Mr. Chan Tries Killing Lola Milagros" | January 21, 2010 (2010-01-21) |
| After the disastrous effects of the earthquake on the people of Bagong Pag-asa, Rico announces more dubious prophecies. Mr. Chan's henchmen attempt to eliminate Milagros. In order to permanently get Lola Milagros out of his way, Mr. Chan asks his bodyguards to kill the blind old lady. To execute the plot, the bodyguards deviously pretend to be homeless scavengers; and upon getting Lola Milagros’ trust, they try sneaking in her room to pursue their dirty job. Fortunately, Santino catches the culprits before they could even harm the good old lady. On the other hand, Rico is finally getting the whole town’s confidence with his rather unusual gift, thus further raising his whole family’s concern towards him. Bagong Pag-asa faces a terrifying disaster. |||
| 253 | "Santino Regains His Faith in Bro" | January 22, 2010 (2010-01-22) |
| As the situation in Bagong Pag-asa worsens, Mario gets appointed as the town's officer-in-charge. Upon saving Milagros' family from a razing fire, Santino helps them reconcile with Mr. Chan. In order to get Lola Milagros out of his way, Mr. Chan tries burning down her house. The said sanctuary for the homeless people could have completely turned into rubbles if not for Santino’s heartfelt prayers to Bro. Now that he had proven that Bro has not forsaken him just as he first thought, Santino then tries reassuring his belief in Him. And to once and for all end Mr. Chan and Lola Milagros’ dispute, Santino lays his miraculous hands on Mr. Chan’s daughter Princess, so that the greedy businessman could stop worrying about earning a lot of money for treatments, and he can finally leave Lola Milagros’ charitable home be. Surprisingly, the miracle kid’s plan works; and Mr. Chan even ends up supporting the old lady’s good deed. Santino is saved by his faith. |||
| 254 | "Paulo Gets His Scoop" | January 25, 2010 (2010-01-25) |
| The grim conditions in Bagong Pag-asa heighten as Paulo, a journalist from Manila, features Rico's story. Santino returns to Bagong Pag-asa and finally clarifies the situation to Bro. Now that Santino has returned Bagong Pag-asa, his former petty argument with Rico turns out to be a completely heated dispute. Apparently, Santino tries relaying Bro’s real message to Rico, which instantly infuriates the latter. Given the rather controversial situation, Paulo then gets another angle for a truly sensational scoop. And to his delight, the tension is further heightened up by Tilde’s hired con-artist. Unfortunately, this hype results to a rather terrible accident, which endangered Stella’s life; but fortunately, Santino is around to save her dear life. Who is Paulo Penaflor and what's his hidden agenda? |||

#### Chapter 37 (Episodes 255–258)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 37 | Believe | A journalist named Paulo Peñaflor arrives Bagong Pag-asa to search for a news feature regarding the miracles within the small town. And to his delight, he alone gets his hands on the most sensational news there is Rico's exclusive encounters with his so-called Bro (actually Satan). Though a non-believer of such events, Paulo pursues this rather controversial issue for his show's sake. Santino has now returned to Bagong Pag-asa, but his former petty argument with Rico turns out to be a completely heated dispute. Apparently, Santino tries relaying Bro's real message to Rico, which instantly infuriates the latter. Ryan Agoncillo as Paulo Peñaflor – A journalist and CBN News reporter who went to Bagong Pag-asa after hearing about the news of Rico's encounter with "Bro". He was a former missionary but he abandoned that vocation when the chapel that he and his co-missionaries had built was bombed, resulting in the death of his colleagues and the people. He managed to save a crying baby but it also died even after he thought Jesus would help the baby. In his despair, he threw his cloak and went away with the dead baby. It was this event that triggered his loss of faith in Christ. |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 51–52 (255–258) – May Bukas Pa: Ryan Agoncillo |||
| 255 | "A Heated Dispute Goes in Between Santino and Rico" | January 26, 2010 (2010-01-26) |
| Paulo uses his skills to create a sensational news feature about the disparate messages of Rico and Santino. Meanwhile, Santino yearns for his late mother. Now that Santino has returned Bagong Pag-asa, his former petty argument with Rico turns out to be a completely heated dispute. Apparently, Santino tries relaying Bro’s real message to Rico, which instantly infuriates the latter. Given the rather controversial situation, Paulo then gets another angle for a truly sensational scoop. And to his delight, the tension is further heightened up by Tilde’s hired con-artist. Unfortunately, this hype results to a rather terrible accident, which endangered Stella’s life; but fortunately, Santino is around to save her dear life. Stella is in danger. |||
| 256 | "Rico Witnesses a Rather Disturbing Premonition" | January 27, 2010 (2010-01-27) |
| Reporters from international media take interest in the conundrum in Bagong Pag-Asa following the release of Paolo's article. Santino's unintended sardonic remark silences Paolo from his gab. Rico witnesses a rather disturbing premonition. In one of his dreams, he sees Santino dropped unconscious and covered with his very own blood. Though extremely terrified by the said foresight, Rico opts to keep the said information to himself. Apparently, he firmly believes that the unfortunate incident will not take place in reality if he does not speak of it. On the other hand, Santino somehow sways Paulo back to his faith. Incidentally, his supposed interview with the miracle kid turns out to be an enlightenment session for him. Bagong Pag-asa is now known to be the catastrophe town. |||
| 257 | "Santino Performs Another Miracle" | January 28, 2010 (2010-01-28) |
| The disorder in Bagong Pag-asa reaches uncontrollable heights as Rico's supporters rally toward the municipal hall. Amid the chaos, Bro hears Santino's prayers and intervenes before any blood is shed. Finally, Santino convinces Rico that the mysterious voice calling for his help is not Bro’s. And to once and for all escape from the said pretender’s grasp, Rico relentlessly turns his back at "it." Immediately, Rico decides to help Santino stop the enraged townsmen; but unfortunately, despite Rico’s withdrawal, his so called followers are pretty insistent to attack all the hostage-taking criminals hiding inside their municipal hall. In the midst of chaos, Santino silently prays for Bro’s help. And before blood even started to shed, He then interferes to grant the miracle boy’s request for peace. Rico tells Santino his most horrible dream. |||
| 258 | "Paulo Takes Care of Santino" | January 29, 2010 (2010-01-29) |
| The priests decide to make Santino flee Bagong Pag-asa as the townspeople begin their clamor when the boy fails to heal a crippled child. Meanwhile, Tilde becomes more determined to seize Santino as she is diagnosed with colon cancer. In line with Bro’s declaration that his mission in Bagong Pag-asa is through, Santino then loses his power to heal. Apparently, the public doesn’t believe of this predicament; all of them are left thinking that the boy and the priests are just faking the said act so that the people in need could just leave them be. With the said situation threatening the kid’s life, the priests then decide to send Santino away. Aware that the frenzy is in fact his own doing, Paulo then decides to make it up to Santino by helping him escape. Discreetly, he takes Santino under his custody while the heat of the search for him is still on. Santino leaves the monastery. |||

#### Chapters 37–38 (Episodes 259–263)

| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 37 | Believe | Given the rather controversial situation, Paulo then gets another angle for a truly sensational scoop. And to his delight, the tension is further heightened up by Tilde's hired con-artist. This results in an accident which endangered Stella's life; but fortunately, Santino is around to save her dear life. Meanwhile, detainees in Bagong Pag-asa's jail held the police chief hostage, and ordered all policemen to give them their arms. Ryan Agoncillo as Paulo Peñaflor – A journalist and CBN News Reporter who went to Bagong Pag-asa after hearing about the news of Rico's encounter with "Bro". He was a former missionary but he abandoned that vocation when the chapel that he and his co-missionaries had built was bombed, resulting in the death of his colleagues and the people. He managed to save a crying baby but it also died even after he thought Jesus would help the baby. In his despair, he threw his cloak and went away with the dead baby. It was this event that triggered his loss of faith in Christ. |
| Chapter number | Chapter name | Summary |
| 38 | Amen | Santino has now returned to Bagong Pag-asa. Tilde deviously abducts Mario's daughter Joy, and requested that Santino be brought to her in exchange for Joy's release. Santino then told Mario that he would respond to Tilde's request, Mario agreeing unconditionally out of his desperate situation. Although Mario would not be giving Santino to Tilde, the young boy was abducted by Tilde, who asked the former to cure her sickness. Tilde was enraged and locked up Santino in a closet when Santino refused to heal her since he has no more power to cure illnesses. Tilde then insistently commands him to lay his miraculous hands on her, but Tilde accidentally pushes Santino off a flight of stairs, causing Santino's head to hit pretty hard on the floor, thus, causing him to instantly lose his consciousness—just as Rico once predicted. Santino was then hospitalized, but when his chances of survival were declining, the priests then decided to bring his dying body to the monastery. Santino dies in the monastery, and his wish to reunite with his parents was thus finally granted, though it caused deep grief to everyone. People then flocked to Bagong Pag-asa in order to pay the necessary respects to his remains. While funeral preparations were underway, Santino wakes up alive after he was told by his parents in the afterlife that the time for him to be reunited with him has not yet come, and he still needs to continue his mission on Earth, and this miracle was witnessed by Paolo, who saw the young boy standing alongside Bro. People of Bagong Pag-asa rejoiced upon seeing Santino alive once more. This occurrence brought back Paolo's faith in God, and Santino lives a normal life thereafter. In the end of the series, Paolo gives a narration on what hope for him is and how Santino changed his life. Charo Santos-Concio as Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus The ASAP XV Singers/Choir during Santino's funeral (order of appearance): Kyle Balili, Erik Santos, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Aiza Seguerra, Nikki Gil, Vina Morales, Christian Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Duncan Ramos, Mark Bautista, Piolo Pascual, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Charice Pempengco, Jed Madela, Arnel Pineda Returning characters: Chin-Chin Gutierrez (Teresa Malimban), Susan Roces† (Ms. Nieves Antazo), Ejay Falcon (Boy George), Rosanna Roces (Adela San Jose), Anne Curtis (Carla), Wendy Valdez (Judith), Evangeline Pascual (Myrna), Chinggoy Alonzo (Mr. Manolo Sandoval), Toni Gonzaga (Alex), Sam Milby (Jeff), Mark Bautista (Victorio), KC Concepcion (Abby Cruz), Bernard Palanca (Manny/Dadskie), Mickey Ferriols (Vicky/Momskie), Bea Alonzo (Sara), Nash Aguas (Joey/Val), Shaina Magdayao (Lea), Christopher de Leon (Dr. Marcelito "Lito" Azarcon), Maricar Reyes (Ate Ina), Krista Ranillo (Mia), Vhong Navarro (Moy), Gabby Concepcion (Ricardo), Claudine Barretto (Julia), Gloria Romero (Aling Soledad), Lorna Tolentino (Miriam), Gardo Versoza (Gary), Ai-Ai Delas Alas (Delilah), Judy Ann Santos (Libay), Dolphy† (Pilo) |
| No. | Title | Original air date |
| Weeks 52–53 (259–263) – May Bukas Pa: Ang Huling Linggo (The Last Week/The Last 5 Nights) Chapter 37: Believe (259) |||
| 259 | "Santino Learns about Paulo's Past" | February 1, 2010 (2010-02-01) |
| Santino grants Paulo an exclusive interview, which Paulo hopes to expose the boy's fraudulence because of Bro. Meanwhile, Rico shares more details of his dream about Santino's fate in hopes of saving his brother. Santino learns about the real reason behind Paulo’s disbelief in Bro. Apparently, the renowned journalist used to be an aspiring priest; but after he had witnessed several gruesome deaths right before his very eyes, he had finally lost his faith in God. On the other hand, Rico’s premonitions regarding Santino’s upcoming death keep on recurring. And since everyone is starting to grow concerned of this matter, Mario then decides to hire a sketch artist that could visually interpret Rico’s foresight, and save Santino. Paolo reminisce his past experience. |||
| Chapter 38: Amen (260–263) |||
| 260 | "Tilde Kidnaps Joy" | February 2, 2010 (2010-02-02) |
| Paulo finally acknowledges his inability to break Santino off his faith in Bro and resolves to return the boy to his family. However, Tilde breaks their happy reunion as she kidnaps Joy in exchange for the young orphan. Now that Santino is back, Tilde’s hope of surviving her fatal disease increases. And in order to assure that the miracle boy will be granting her request, she deviously abducts Mario’s daughter, Joy. Aware of his friend’s current predicament, Santino voluntarily submits himself to Tilde’s request. Immediately Santino tells Mario to bargain him in exchange Joy; and since Mario is left with no other choice, he agrees with the said set up without any hesitation. Another wickedness of Tilde bothers everybody. |||
| 261 | "Santino Falls in Tilde's Devious Grasp" | February 3, 2010 (2010-02-03) |
| Mario and the authorities' rescue operation takes a turn for the worse when Tilde manages to take Santino and flee. At her hideout, she forces the young orphan to cure her illness. Out of desperation, Mario tries bringing Santino to Tilde. He was not actually planning to give the child, but due to unforeseen events, the miracle boy ends up falling under her custody. Immediately, she kindly asks the kid to cure her sickness. But after Santino refused to do the task, given the fact that he had already lost the power, Tilde gets extremely furious. And out of her rage, she relentlessly locks the kid up inside the closet. Mario risks Santino's safety. |||
| 262 | "Rico's Premonition about Santino Comes to Life" | February 4, 2010 (2010-02-04) |
| Alone and afraid, Santino pours his heart out as he tells Bro his ultimate wish. Later, the boy fights for his dear life after suffering an accident at Tilde's hideout. Despite Santino’s unrelenting claim that he had already lost his power to heal, Tilde insistently commands him to lay his miraculous hands on her. And during one of their arguments, the pregnant woman accidentally pushes Santino off a flight of stairs. Unfortunately, the said fall brings Santino’s life in great danger. Apparently, he had hit his head pretty hard on the floor. Thus, causing him to instantly lose his consciousness--just as Rico once predicted. Tilde wants Santino to cure her. |||
| 263 | "Santino Surprises Everyone" | February 5, 2010 (2010-02-05) |
| Santino passes away and the people of Bagong Pag-asa unite in mourning. The boy meets his parents, Bro, and Mama Mary in heaven where he gets reminded of his unfinished mission on earth. Paulo, together with all the residents of Bagong Pag-asa, solemnly prayed for Santino’s dear life. But despite their appeal, the miracle boy’s previous request still prevailed in the end--he finally reunites with his parents up in heaven. Upon his death, everyone falls in deep grief; and everyone whom he had touched one way or another, including those from far away towns, had given ample time to pay necessary respects to his remains. But on the night of the kid’s supposed funeral, everyone is caught in surprise with yet another miracle. Amazingly, Santino rises back from the dead to continue his mission on earth. Experience a moving encounter as the Miracle Boy battles between life and death on the finale. A deleted scene is featured in this episode not shown on its original ABS-CBN airing due to time constraints as it has commercial breaks when it was originally aired on TV which made the show become a longer airtime than usual. where it has the scene of a priests meet with Paolo who is now also wearing a brown alb while Cocoy, Santino, and Fr. José dela Cruz marching towards the priests (with Santino now wearing a multicolored t-shirt with its brand name Bench Tweeners, which Jaranilla is an endorser of the said clothing brand). Fr. Anthony hugs Paolo and then Santino meets the latter where he performs a high five towards the boy as a sign of appreciation for the boy helping him. Paolo puts his hand on Santino's head, and they turn away towards the church's altar. The scene is only shown on online or further releases of the episode, such as YouTube and iWantTFC. |||