Best Filipino drama series

Jay-jay, the only girl in the mischievous Section E, hopes for a fresh start in high school but quickly becomes the target of her rowdy male classmates' pranks and schemes to make her leave. Dubbed their "Mutya", she fights back with wit and charm, turning the tables on her tormentors. Amidst the chaos, unexpected friendships blossom, and hilarious misunderstandings lead to heart-fluttering moments. Can Jay-jay survive the madness of Section E, or will she win over their hearts instead?

Gaya sa Pelikula (Like in the Movies) is about Karl, a 19-year old architecture student in the middle of an identity crisis and Vlad, a schoolmate on the run from his own family. As their lives become entwined by fate making them housemates over the semestral break, Karl and Vlad come to learn more about each other and themselves than they could have ever imagined.

Teenage streamer Cairo is caught off guard when he receives a video call from a new online rival called Gavreel. He is even more surprised when the handsome stranger asks him out. Can two gamers make romance work during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, or will it be game over for their love story?

Mico’s online quiz night takes an unexpected turn when Xavier, the popular basketball player, joins and insults him and his friends. What starts as a rocky encounter leads to circumstances that change both their lives forever.

Based on a hit Wattpad novel with more than 130 million reads. Luna and Kalix were still students, when their budding romance was cut short. Years after, fate finds a way for them to work together on a special project.

This is the story of Xander, the rebellious and irresponsible unico hijo of a hotel magnate, and the feisty and hardworking Strawberry Jam Queen of La Trinidad, Benguet, Agnes. Xander and Agnes’ extraordinary relationship starts after an intoxicated Xander crash lands his parachute into a strawberry truck. To teach him a lesson, his parents made him pay for the damages he caused by making him work at the strawberry farm under the guidance of Agnes and other strawberry farmers.

Leah grew up in a very poor but happy family. When she was 12 years old her mother Rona went to the USA to work so that their family will have a better future. Rona’s death will make life hard for Leah and her family. Ten years after, Leah gets her US Visa to compete in a choir competition in San Francisco, and will soon find ways to stay there much longer.

Red Sun is a family drama that tells stories of courage, sacrifice, and hardships that every Filipino family has. These stories were inspired by the tales of the unsung heroes who defied the odds of World War II and the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.

A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.

Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who wakes up and finds herself in the world of Jose Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

A series about finding love in the time of quarantine.

Harry, an overnight radio DJ who is in a wheelchair, and her crush Luna, who suffers from a sleeping condition, navigate their respective disorders and issues from past relationships as they start their romance.

Jennifer (Judy Ann Santos) escapes her violent, seedy surroundings when she falls in love with a blind man, Adrian (Piolo Pascual). But their bond is tested by a devastating accident, Jennifer's imprisonment, and the birth of their child. Clinging to hope, they struggle to maintain their love in the face of separation, misunderstandings, and the temptations of others who desire them.

Wilbert Ross and Denise Esteban. Vivamax brings lots of laughs and loads of sexy time in its new series, “High (School) on Sex”, pronounced as High On Sex,

When a head chef falls into a coma, it's up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.

Tourism student, Yanna, and young pilot, Hiro, agree to have a no-strings attached relationship but when their romance becomes real, they start to reexamine their deal.

Eli gets suspended for vandalizing school properties. At the guidance counselor’s office, he meets Nikko, the straight A student who’s feisty and assertive. From two different clocks, they get the surprise of their lives when they learned they have to dance together… at the school prom.

A former basketball team captain finds himself in a tough situation as he is forced to join the school's boys' volleyball varsity team composed of queer members.

Daniel Villareal is trying to escape his tumultuous past. In a tragic event, he assumes the identity of Jacob del Rosario and starts life anew as a doting husband and family man to a homicide detective wife Iris Del Rosario. In a twist of events, his dark past as a suspected serial murderer catches up on him with his secrets unfolding. Detective Iris takes the lead on a case that will make his past catch up with the present, they will both stop at nothing to find out the truth and protect the life that they have built together even if it means going behind each other’s backs in order to do so.

A woman who was raised in Italy by adoptive parents runs away to her birthplace, the Philippines, where she finally meets and falls for her pen pal.

It is the story of Prince Zeyn, a young and audacious prince who is destined for a path filled with adventure, soul searching, and true love. His journey leads to magical moments, new relationships, and the most challenging decision of his life -- the decision of his heart over his duty as the future king of Zurbania. Prince Zeyn has to differentiate his reality from fantasy. What is more important, his responsibility to rule a nation or his true heart's desires? Can he find a middle ground or will he be forced to make the ultimate decision?

Voltes V: Legacy follows the story of three brothers, Steve, Big Bert, and Little Jon Armstrong, and their friends Jamie Robinson and Mark Gordon, as they fight the forces of humanoid aliens known as Boazanians who plans to invade the earth and launch their beast fighters all over the world.

A seemingly perfect home gets shattered by broken trust and infidelity, bringing forth catastrophic effects into the lives of the couple, their son, and everyone else involved. This is a story about a woman scorned.

Two young men, alone for the holidays for different reasons, gravitate towards each other on the day before Christmas after a conversation through the Blued app.

Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.

Anna, an elementary school teacher, discovers that her student Grace is a victim of abuse. Driven by maternal instinct, Anna abducts Grace to protect her and assumes the role of a mother. As they bond amid threats from the authorities and Grace's abusive mother, Anna confronts her painful past, realizing that she needs healing as much as Grace does.

Join King as he journeys through the highly traditional town of Marahuyo, meeting new friends and finding love along the way as he lobbies to create the first LGBTQIA+ org in their campus.

A coming-of-age story that tackles what the young and the young at heart must be brave enough to fight for: family, friendship, and love.

Rhian Bonifacio works as a nurse in the army as Second Lieutenant. She was raised by Santiago "Tiago" Guerrero, army veteran, whom she thinks is her real father, to destroy Brigadier General Marcial de Leon who is her real father. In order to ruin Marcial's life, Tiago became a rebel and created a drug trafficking organization. He kidnapped Marcial's daughter, Arabella -- Rhian, when she was young and trained her to obtain revenge for the loss of his child.

Two college dorm mates (Joey and Jimmy) tried to hide a baby inside the boys dormitory. While studying, they both decided to secretly take care of the baby, but also became secretly in love with each other.

The romantic comedy series follows Beth and Cindy, a social media celebrity couple called "BetCin," who join an online contest called "#RelationshipGoals" and are perceived as having a perfect relationship.

Follow the lives of five brothers struggling with one another for their rightful place in their father's heart and business. The root of their conflict stems from betrayals and secrets surrounding Don Roman Cardinal past and present. Based on the Cardinal Bastards novel written by Vanessa.

We all have our fantasies. We'd all like to believe that dreams do come true. At least once in our lives, we've dreamed of having the perfect love story. But life isn't a fairytale. One hopeless romantic. One emotionally unavailable. What could go wrong? After what was originally supposed to be just a hook up, JM aka @alt.media and Reb aka @trueloveskiss are made to look beyond their desires and genuinely get to know each other better when they’re forced to lockdown with each other. Will 14 days lead to forever?

Despite the Philippine government's crackdown on narcotics, high schooler Joseph expands his drug running while his cop uncle profits from corruption.

The most important part in a relationship is not the hello or the goodbye but the In Between. This is about the boys' love (BL) story of Taurus and Otep.

Saan Ka Man Naroroon is a Philippine television series by ABS-CBN. It premiered April 12, 1999, on ABS-CBN. Saan Ka Man Naroroon stars Claudine Barretto as she portrays three contrasting roles—Rosario, Rosenda and Rosemarie—triplets who were separated at birth. Claudine has distinguished between Rosenda, Rosemarie, and Rosario, people who we run across with every day of our lives. The TV Series became popular throughout its whole run and also ignited the rising of Claudine Barretto's career as an actress

Iris (Nadine Lustre), Ali (JC Santos) and Basti (James Reid) find themselves in an unusual love triangle. As conflicts arise they are led into the difficult situation whether to fight for their love or save their friendship.

To exact vengeance, a young woman infiltrates the household of an influential family as a housemaid to expose their dirty secrets. However, love will get in the way of her revenge plot.

Bagito is a 2014 Philippine teen drama television series based on the Wattpad series of the same title by Noreen Capili. Directed by Onat Diaz and Jojo A. Saguin, it is top-billed by Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad and Ella Cruz.

Pasión de Amor is a 2015 Philippine romantic drama television series based on the 2003 Colombian telenovela Pasión de Gavilanes starring Mario Cimarro, Danna García, Juan Alfonso Baptista, Paola Rey, Michel Brown and Natasha Klauss, produced by Telemundo Internacional and R.T.I. Colombia

Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Boy Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5, it airs every Saturday nights after Talentadong Pinoy.

Jack is competing in the Mister Universe Royale Philippines pageant to support his family, but he faces a dilemma between his childhood best friend, Tony, and Tomas, another contestant. As he pursues the crown, he must navigate complex emotions, testing his friendships and his focus. Meanwhile, Jarret and his sister, Cheesy, are struggling financially and meet Sarah, who convinces Jarret to join the Aces of Kings pageant to help his family and keep an eye on her son, Gin. As the competition intensifies, a romantic connection develops between Jarret and Gin, adding challenges to their lives.

Sevi is a basketball captain from a humble family. Elyse is a spoiled cheerleader. Though opposites, the two fall for each other. But can their young love survive the harsh realities that may come their way?

Somewhere in My Heart is the third installment of ABS-CBN on its afternoon program Precious Hearts Romances Presents. The Third Installment got positive and rave reviews due to the launching love team

An inheritance from the late matriarch of the Estrellas intertwines the life of Cherry Red with Dave, Paco, Seb, and Drew. Amid the romance that arose between her and two of the four brothers, Cherry's past unravels and exposes deeply buried secrets.

Sometimes we find love in the most unexpected places, and it comes in the most unexpected moment. Can two broken hearts make their love last?

Saving Grace: The Untold Story is the extended television version of the acclaimed Filipino series Saving Grace, originally a 14-episode drama. This 78-episode adaptation, airing on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and streaming on iWantTFC, features new emotional scenes and deeper character explorations, enhancing the gripping tale of sacrifice and motherhood for a broader audience.

Padyak Princess (transl: Tramp Princess) is an upcoming Philippine drama and comedy series broadcast by TV5 Director by Easy Ferrer it stars Miles Ocampo in the title role. It premiered on June 10, 2024 on the network's Gandang Mornings lineup.

The story of a woman who leaves her complicated past to change her life and of a woman with a dark personality that she hides behind her beauty.

Car mechanic Eloy makes a terrible first impression on Ali, who works for a real estate magnate. But both of them are hiding their true personas.

Impostor is the 11th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series stars Sam Milby and Maja Salvador. This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces.

The story of Pearl from the series "Gameboys." Pearl opens herself up to the possibility of love, but gets something totally unexpected in return

Make It with You is an upcoming Philippine drama television series starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. The series will premiere on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel on January 13, 2020, replacing Starla.

In search of redemption, a crew of misfits joins a private military company on a series of deadly missions against the criminal underworld.

When fragments of a green crystal scatter in the city and turn people into destructive monsters, Narda embraces her destiny as Darna—the mighty protector of the powerful stone from Planet Marte.

After that kiss in the field, Dominic and Luke are now entering a new stage in their relationship. But being in a same-sex relationship in an all-boys catholic school is never meant to be easy. The pressure from their friends, their parents, and the school prove to be insurmountable obstacles for a relationship destined by the stars. Despite all that life throws at them, Dominic and Luke try to be strong and keep their love going.

Imagine a world where boys’ love is normal. You don’t have to prove yourself more just because you’re gay or different. No judgy stares and harsh whispers from strangers or even from family. Our story is about the coming of age of two boys that are feeling alone and their adventures to find a place they can call home. Welcome to our world. Welcome to Your Home.

Follow the journey of twins Ador and Cardo, who were estranged from each other by financial reasons. Despite this, they followed the path of law enforcement. Ador was a celebrated police officer, with a loving family as his support. Cardo, on the other hand, loves the solitude of the mountains as a Special Actions Forces Trooper. Their lives take a turn when Ador gets himself entangled in a syndicate which leaves him dead. To cover for this fact, Cardo was ordered to pretend to be his brother - even to his family - and be reunited with the grandmother he detests. How will Cardo fit in with the life of his brother, Ador, which is an entire world’s difference from the one he used to live? Will he ever get the chance to avenge his brother?

Mula sa Puso is a Filipino television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997 to April 9, 1999. Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo played the roles of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. A 2011 remake, starring Lauren Young, JM De Guzman and Enrique Gil, aired on ABS-CBN from March 28, 2011 to August 12, 2011. The show also gave critical acclaim to director Wenn V. Deramas as his first prime time soap project and as a director and gave character actress Princess Punzalan critical acclaim for her character and antagonist as the phenomenal Selina Perriera-Matias which was also reincarnated again for the television remake by award-winning soap actress Eula Valdez. It was also known for being the most competitive soap, tied with Esperanza, which also ran from 1997 to 1999 and also spanned a film and a soundtrack entitled "Mula Sa Puso ni Esperanza" the TV series had various crossovers with prime time dramas such as Esperanza and the short-lived Mini series Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako.

Got to Believe is a 2013 Philippine romantic comedy-drama television series directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014,[1] replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The series finale, dubbed as the Best Ending Ever, ranked #1 by Kantar Media nationwide TV rating.

The story of Narda, an attractive young woman who grows up in an orphanage and lives a happy, quiet and simple life until she becomes the heiress of a stone that gives her super powers.

A young man gets entangled in a kidnap-for-ransom situation. He offers the kidnappers all his hard-earned money to save the victim, believing that her wealthy Filipino-Chinese family could easily repay him, or so he thought.

A compelling and heartwarming tale of how people dream and struggle in a cutthroat tech industry. Tristan Hernandez, an intelligent, independent, and self-made investor whose success is made out of trials and a difficult past, who crosses paths with Danica Sison, a quirky dreamer with a dogged determination to prove herself and to pursue her goal of becoming a CEO of her own company.

As she enters a prestigious conservatory, an aspiring singer joins the underdog show choir to try and make it to the nationals. But the journey to the top is steep, and she must go all out with her group to prevent her dream from fizzling out.

Based on the original Korean series of the same name, It's an epic love story between a Special Forces captain and a doctor which tracks both their personal and professional struggles, while exploring issues about the value of life as they face battles disasters, and other dangers.