Pahiram ng Sandali
Pahiram ng Sandali (International title: "Chasing Moments" / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing "Coffee Prince". The series concluded on March 15, 2013 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by "Mundo Mo'y Akin" in its timeslot. Production and development. After the sudden cancellation of "Haram" () which was shelved due to controversies and sensitivity issues involving Islamic faith, GMA Network management decide to come  up for a new project making use of the same cast. Series' creator Suzette Doctolero with creative head, Jake Tordesillas and Entertainment TV head, Lilybeth Rasonable began conceptualizing the series under the title "Hiram na Sandali" (lit. Borrowed Moment) in early October 2012. Doctolero decided to pitch the series about "May–December affair" to GMA Entertainment TV Group, since she thought it would be the best replacement for "Haram". The network's Drama Department found the concept interesting, since it is "unusual" for a local drama serial to discuss that kind of concept. The title was later changed to "Pahiram  ng Sandali". The series has five main casts (fixed cast) being Lorna Tolentino, Dingdong Dantes, Christopher de Leon, Max Collins and Alessandra de Rossi; with eight prominent supporting characters. Tolentino was cast as Janice, a married woman who fell in love in a much younger guy – Alex which played by Dantes. Tolentino finds the series as a "masterpiece" and stated that she can’t let go of the script until she finish reading it till the last page. On the other hand, Dantes expounds, "Words will never be enough to articulate the beauty of "Pahiram ng Sandali" as an artwork . Teen actress, Kylie Padilla was originally cast as Cindy, but later backed out due to its far too adult" contents for her age and would require her to do very sensitive scenes that will put her in conflict with her Muslim faith. Collins took over the place left by Padilla as Dantes' second leading lady. The producer hires Maryo J. delos Reyes to helm the series. Delos Reyes stated that the material has become more intriguing compared to the shelved "Haram", since it’s now a love triangle story between a mother, a daughter, and the man who comes between  them. "Directing stories about relationships is my comfort zone," Delos Reyes added. He has done many films with some of the senior stars of the cast except for Dantes who he works for the first time for this series. Series’ production began in November 12, 2012 in Quezon City. Reception. Ratings. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of "Pahiram ng Sandali" earned a 23.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 25.1% rating. Critical response. Mario Bautista of Journal reviews: "Max (Collins) got praised particularly for that scene last Wednesday when she went  to bed with Dingdong and he realizes that she's still a virgin. Director Maryo de los Reyes really handled that delicate scene quite well."