A decade ago, filmmaker Jerrold Tarog envisioned creating a cinematic universe similar to Marvel and DC, but centered on Filipino national heroes. At a time when audiences eagerly followed their favorite comic book superheroes on the big screen, Tarog and his team at TBA Studios believed that this shared excitement could be replicated beyond the imaginary—by portraying the lives of real people and the events that shaped our history.

It has been eight years since we last exchanged birthday greetings. Nine years since we personally caught up on career, love, and life matters.
 Ten years since you last sent me words of comfort when my heart was torn apart.
 Eleven years since you witnessed my college graduation. Twelve years since you told me you were in a relationship and happily in love.
 Thirteen years since we celebrated our first Christmas together.
 Fourteen years since my first out-of-town journalism camp with...

After years of dismissing my back pain, I finally went for a checkup—only to discover an 11 cm cyst near my ovary. What began as worry turned into a journey of faith, courage, and healing. I learned to listen to my body, slow down, and embrace each day with gratitude for a second chance at health and life.