Poverty Political Cartoon

They say the devil wears a three-piece suit. Mine wore a ring stamped with a golden lion, the symbol of the Ricci mafia. It was on a night of fire and ashes that my life changed. My name was Alaya, and I was just a girl among many others, born in the alleys of a neighborhood where poverty poisons you from the cradle. My mother, sick, had only me... and the debts. That night, they came. They knocked on the door. Three men in black. Not a word, just an envelope, and a chilling phrase: — "Your daughter is still a virgin, isn't she? The boss pays dearly for that." I had no choice. His name was Santino Ricci. Cold. Magnetic. Dangerous. The head of one of the most powerful families in Italy. He looked at me like one looks at precious merchandise. Then he said: — "You will be my wife. No matter how you feel." And I signed my condemnation. This marriage was not a union... but a gilded cage. I learned to survive among snakes. I saw death. I saw blood. I heard the screams of girls who, like me, had been sold. But what they had not anticipated... was that the little broken virgin would eventually bite back.

When Alexander Smith stands in front of me and says he's going to marry someone else, that's when I realize he's been reborn too. I remember our 20 years of love in our past life. A plane crash. And then, rebirth. "This is to save Sophia," he says. "In our past life, she was sold to a Vostmark oligarch after her father's political scandal. Not long after, she took her own life due to abuse. I can't let that tragedy happen again, so I need to get engaged to her." As he speaks, he hands me an orange prescription bottle. "If you take this, you'll forget me for a little while. You won't feel the pain. It's just seven days. Once her father's scandal blows over, you'll stop the medication and your memory will return. Then I'll end the engagement and officially propose to you." I stare at the bottle, knowing it's a lie. Not the part about Sophia's suicide. The lie is about the drug. He thinks it only causes temporary memory loss. But I know better. The suppressant causes permanent damage to emotional memory. The seven-day countdown isn't the time it takes for my memories to return. It's the time it takes for my love for him to die.

Si Luke Cruise ay isang mahirap at walang kwenta sa mata ng karamihan. Halos araw-araw nila ito kung laitin at maliitin. Itinatrato nila si Luke bilang isang basura. Pero ang hindi nila alam ay nagmula siya sa angkan ng pamilya Cruise, na siyang pinakamayaman at pinakamakapangyarihang pamilya sa buong mundo. Dahil sa kanyang naging poverty training ay napilitan siyang ilihim sa lahat ang tunay niyang pagkakakilanlan, kakayahan at abilidad lalo na ang husay niya sa martial arts. Ano ang magiging reaksyon nila kapag nalaman nila mismo ang tunay niyang katauhan?

Si Luke Cruise ay nagmula sa angkan ng pamilya Cruise na siyang pinakamayaman at pinakamakapangyarihang pamilya sa balat ng lupa. Nang dahil sa kanyang naging poverty training ay kinailangan niyang itago ang kanyang pagkakakilanlan, husay sa martial arts, iba pang talento at abilidad sa loob ng mahigit tatlong taon. Nakaranas siya ng panlalait, pang-iinsulto at pangmamaliit nang panahong iyon. Ngayon, sa kanyang pagbabalik bilang Young Master ng pamilya Cruise, ano kaya ang magiging reaksyon nila kapag nalaman nila ang tunay niyang pagkakakilanlan?

Karl Marx Lagunzad is the hottest professor in the town. He was a degree holder and graduate of Political Science. He never expect to encounter this girl that will change his foundation. Until one day, he just woke up thinking the girl who invade his mind and who took his lips. And realized that he is in love with his student. Would they're love be lasted? Or they will shattered because of profession he had?

Lorden Weiss Fortalejo is a well -known CEO of Andromeda. Perhaps his brother Nigoel Fortalejo had settled quietly in Spain with his family, and he was in turn assigned to manage their company. Even though he quickly grew the company again, there were still many rumors about the man. Despite his good looks, elegance and intelligence, his delicate disposition prevails. The man is meticulous in everything, his staff must work perfectly, no dust must hit his skin, he would rather not hear greetings from the staff, and he will not stay in a crowded place. No one despises contradicting the man’s wishes. Whoever intends to disobey his order is liable to the law he himself made. Others view him as more than standard because of his behavior. A provincial woman with a hope of overcoming poverty will test the meticulous CEO of Andromeda. She is Kaihannah Kaguran. With the entry of the provincial woman into Andromeda, the man's life will be chaotic. When the woman enters the mansion of Fortalejos, the man will be filled with annoyance. Will the result of the arrival of a provincial woman in his life be just an annoyance, or will love appear that The Meticulous Fortalejo cannot escape?

SYNOPSIS: Zafara’s life never been good from the start. Growing up with her mother, namulat na siya sa karahasan ng mundo. Drugs, abuse, prostitution, poverty and infidelity. Araw-araw niyang nasisilayan ang pangyayaring ‘yan sa buhay na kinalakihan. She promised to herself na hinding-hindi siya gagaya sa ina ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. She met the handsome CEO of Montenegro Group of Companies; Lucifer Montenegro. Sa kanyang pagkagusto sa lalaki, nakalimutan niya na ang pinangako sa sarili. Kagaya rin pala siya ng kanyang ina, she became the billionaire’s mistress. The sins and secrets got revealed, with this world full of judgements, who’s gonna listen to the mistress’ plea?

Luna, and her journey of self-discovery and finding her place in the world. Despite initial difficulties, she realizes that she needs to adapt to her new situation for her own growth and development. Her mother wants Luna to pursue higher education and convinces her to study in Manila. She agrees, understanding that education is a powerful tool for personal progress. She prepares for enrollment and plans to leave for Manila soon. However, her encounter with Ryker Gregory, who seems to have negative feelings toward her, shakes her confidence. “I find myself swept away by the profound emotions that linger in the air. It is a realm where authenticity becomes fleeting, leaving behind nothing but remnants of my once vibrant feelings. Thoughts echo within me, whispering their secrets and leaving me yearning for more. Within the depths of my heart, I discover a peculiar contradiction—a longing for simplicity entangled in the complexities of love. Despite the dangers that lie in exposing my soul, it slowly emerges from its hiding place, craving connection and intimacy. Words wield an intriguing power in this realm, embracing both poverty and richness. Love becomes the enigmatic pursuit we strive for, seeking to be seen and appreciated amidst the captivating beauty of the world. Yet, I encounter individuals who weave intricate webs of lies, whether out of habit or with deliberate intent. In the face of such encounters, I am confronted with a choice—one that encompasses the essence of great and true love. As I traverse this labyrinthine journey, I embark on a quest to unravel the enigma of love. It is a search that takes me to the depths of my soul, forcing introspection and contemplation,” – Luna.

Clementine Deschamps came from a family of farmers located in Rouen, France. Because of war, poverty, and oppression, she joined a rebel group against the king, but their rebellion failed when they fell into a trap. On the day of her execution, she unexpectedly captured the king's attention. Francis, the king, granted her the title of a marchioness and made her his chief mistress against her will. Now, with a crown on her head, what will she do to fight for her country? And to keep the heart of the king as well?

Leonora Handerson Magaspang, a determined young woman from Mindanao, dreams of a better life for her family. Forced to stop her studies due to poverty, she heads to Manila in search of work, unknowingly crossing paths with Drack Mozen Asher, a powerful mafia boss. When an unexpected night binds them together, Leonora walks away without looking back—only to later discover she's carrying not one, but two lives inside her. Five years later, fate brings them back together when she unknowingly applies as Drack’s secretary. As secrets unfold and dangers from the underworld threaten their children, Drack must fight not only for survival but also for the family he never knew he needed. Will love be enough to mend the wounds of the past, or will the darkness of Drack’s world tear them apart once more?