It has been a while since I watched a show like this.  Our mass media has been so commercialized that the shows they create are those that are popular and low budget.  Shows like fantaseryes, sexy stuff, action and suspense showing us a culture of violence or those that help us escape from reality.  May Bukas Pa is really a breakthrough.  It is the only show I know that teaches people the right values and a lot of valuable lessons about life.

The main character is named Santino, an orphan boy about 6 years old.  He was brought up by priests in the monastery after he was found in the cemetery.  Being brought up by religious priests, he grew up as a very fine young boy who was able to heal the sick and talk to Jesus face to face.  He calls Jesus Bro and shows absolute faith in our Creator.

The writers were able to show us different areas in different lives, the problems and mistakes mortals do and how they should deal with those.

One of my favorite episodes was when Santino handed the Mayor (the antagonist) a stone and said something like what Jesus said when the people are punishing Mary Magdalene:  He who has not sinned, cast the first stone.  Guilt  overwhelmed the greedy mayor so he turned and ran away.

I have watched the 3 day 3 hour marathon during the Holy Week.  I must say if you are a parent, May Bukas Pa is a TV program you would want your kids to watch.  It is shown every Mondays to Fridays at 8pm in ABS CBN.

Categories : TV Programs, Inspirations