The Oct. 8 episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” pays tribute to one of the most remarkable public servants the Philippines has ever had. The Iron Lady of Asia, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, is featured on the biographical special of #MMK’s 25th anniversary series. Born into a family of intellectual lineage with a strict mother, Miriam was expected to excel in everything. It was …

JC De Vera is Josef De Guzman, a.k.a. Golden Boy, in the Oct. 1 episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” Josef is a once proud man who had built a fortune from resilience, determination, good looks and luck. He wanted to provide for his family,  and he was able to do that — at least for a while. Things fell apart when he was diagnosed with …