Magpakailanman is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The series concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the E.S.P. in its timeslot. The series returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. It is the longest running drama anthology series of GMA Network. The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Overview

The show was originally created by GMA Entertainment TV Group as a limited drama special intended for the celebration of World Meeting of Families on January 23–24, 2003. Vilma Santos was offered to host the show and turned it down. Mel Tiangco was later hired to host. On December 27, 2007, the show was canceled. In November 2012, the show was revived by GMA Network, with Tiangco reprising her role as the host. In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on July 18, 2020.

Episodes

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of the second run of Magpakailanman earned a 20.6% rating.

Accolades