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SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty.Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything.Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly.However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation?How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school?

Matthew wanted to successfully propose to Judea Copper. He wanted the world to know how lucky he was to marry her and finally he did. This time, no unfortunate event or unexpected natural calamities could stop him. But that rainy day of December 25th, something happened to him with the woman in the flower shop whom he laid down on the bed of roses. She suddenly disappeared and could never be found. But destiny has something else far more exciting for the one he is truly fated to be with. Matthew still married Dea and wanted to have kids but for unknown reason, she still couldn’t get pregnant. Thus, making his married life on the brink of chaos. After ten years, Matthew crossed paths and he saw that woman with the triplet he just met. Wanting to know her whereabouts and what happened to her, Matthew finally discovered his estranged kids, the heirs of the Aragorn. As his life begins to entangle with his children, all of them are tested. Their reputation was put into a blurr situation. Their business was almost in a big loss. And their life is also put to risk. . When Primo comes to see Matthew, a great collision takes place between them. An intense conflict rises as Matthew tries to cut his ties with him. The corporation will be put in a bad situation that will almost shut down the whole operation in the winery. Another mystery of the new generation of Aragorn and Watanabe’s connection with each other is about to unfold. See how each of them stand up every time they fall and the fight they set is for the good of all. Find out how Matthew and Prim lead their life to the final destination.

Ang kuwentong ito ay hindi angKop sa mga batang mambabasa.*** Since childhood, Astin Kier Hernandez has loved Laura Miller. But it was a one-sided love. Laura never had feelings for him. Still, he didn’t give up; he guarded her closely all through college. Out of gratitude to his family, Laura agreed when he proposed in front of her parents. He knew she wouldn’t refuse because of gratitude to their family. He thought he was the happiest man that day. He was wrong. Laura admitted she already had a boyfriend, Gael. But Astin didn’t allow the wedding plans to be canceled. Learning this, he rushed to set the wedding date. On their wedding day, Laura didn’t show up, and that was his first heartbreak. One-sided love is torture. For months, he disappeared from everyone’s radar, leaving behind his comfortable life. To forget, he joined the military, spending four years in training. After that, his team was deployed abroad on their first mission, which lasted longer than expected. Eight years is a long time, so he returned to the Philippines. He and Laura crossed paths once again. But he was no longer the Astin who was hopelessly in love with her. How many women had he left heartbroken whenever he was reassigned to a different place? But how could he now avoid the woman who did nothing but apologise and try to win him over every day? And how long could she endure his cold treatment?

"Audrey, I am begging you. Please come back to me. Akala ko siya pa rin ang mahal ko, nagkamali ako. All along, it's you that I truly love. Please... come back to me. Let's get married again." Agad na pinapirma ng divorce agreement si Audrey ng kaniyang asawa na si Lawrence nang bumalik sa Pilipinas ang first love nito. For three years, ginawa niya ang lahat para mahalin siya nito kahit pa maging alipin siya ng pamilya ng lalake ngunit gano'n kabilis nitong tinapos ang kasal nila nang malaman ni Lawrence Villafuente na nakabalik na si Gayle. Nasaktan si Audrey ngunit pinili niya na palayain ito dahil hindi na rin niya kaya ang hirap na dinaranas niya sa mansion ng mga Villafuente. She had a hard time living after the divorce but it slowly became easier when she was caught in between the arms of the ever mysterious billionaire who seemed cold but possessive to her. Namalayan na lang niya natutuwa na rin siya sa init ng presensya ni Regan Amadeus Vasquez. Months later, she received a drunk call from Lawrence, her ex-husband. Nagmamakaawa na itong balikan siya at sinabing nagsisisi sa nangyaring divorce sa kanilang kasal. Hindi siya nito tinitigilan at hinahabol siya, namimilit na magkabalikan sila. Minahal niya nang sobra si Lawrence sa loob ng tatlong taon ngunit alam din niya sa sarili niya na trapped na siya mga braso ni Regan. Would she go back to her ex-husband who treated her badly, or will she choose to stay in the arms of the enigmatic billionaire?

When Athena Sta.Ana discovered she was going to have a baby, she got a divorce paper before she could tell Mikael Angelo Ruiz. She felt sad but acted strong, walking away gracefully. Even after three years together, things didn't improve, and it was his fault for not caring enough, especially when Mikael's first love came back into the picture.  Now, she keeps the secret to herself, but what if Mikael finds out?

2 years ago my sister, Dianne, betrayed me by sleeping with my boyfriend. Now, I'm back, I planned to seduce her husband— the Billionaire who owns the largest company on the country, Havoc Hudson! But while destroying their marriage— I found out that they are really not married! Those Marriage papers are fake! Havoc fraud our family by marrying my sister, Dianne, to get revenge on my father in killing his parents!

Wenshie hates lies. When she came back from the US, she lived her life to the fullest: go to the club, live alone in her condo unit. She always longing for her father affection but he's cold and aloof towards her. Then, Khier came to the picture, a man who made her scream every time they're on bed. Their steamy hot relationship going so smooth not until one day... Wenshie discovered that Khier was already engaged-to-be-married.

He is a powerful leader of Andromida Conglomerate, Asia's tiger business empire. Athrun Andromida, the supreme commander of an elite Nephilims Organizations, a group bound by strong sense of friendship and brotherhood. He is the law. He sets the rules. But when his conginetal illness sealed him off to sleep, a kiss of one unknown woman brought him back to life. Will he risk everything he is holding in order to find her and uncover the mystery she is hiding?

Akala niya, ipinagpalit siya sa ibang lalaki. Believing he had been betrayed, Zayver Devereux buried his broken heart and became the coldest and most feared CEO in the country. What he never knew... Hindi siya iniwan ni Calista Valencia dahil nawala ang pagmamahal nito. She walked away to protect their unborn child after Zayver's powerful grandfather threatened both their lives. For five long years, mag-isa niyang pinalaki ang kanilang anak na babae, carrying every sacrifice in silence without asking for anything in return. Then fate stepped in. A wrong phone call from a bright, funny, and endlessly talkative little girl unexpectedly brought laughter back into Zayver's lonely life. The little girl innocently calls him... "Mister." Wala siyang ideya... Na ang lalaking kausap niya ay ang sarili niyang ama. As long-buried secrets begin to unravel and old wounds are forced open, Zayver must fight not only for the woman he never truly stopped loving, but also for the daughter he never knew existed. Because sometimes... The greatest betrayal is actually the greatest sacrifice. And when the truth is finally revealed... Will Zayver be able to win back the family he never knew he had... or will he lose them forever?

Life is so unpredictable. Who could have thought that the man, Zelica Luna Guerrero’s been dreaming for, would shockingly be her supposed step brother? It just happened, as if it was really destined to meet him, Hideo Eito Takahashi, in a peculiar way. The decision of their parents made a huge impact on their lives. Is this going to create a strong bond or a massive wall between them? How could Zelica live with Hideo on just one roof? He is a nonchalant person, sobrang ilap nito at malimit kumausap ng tao. Ultimo mga kaibigan nito ay para bang napipilitan pa nitong kausapin. In an instant, his attitude towards her suddenly changed. The way he looks at her, comforting her, and being with her all the time. Pero alam niya ring mali ito dahil may fiancé ang binata dahil sa arranged marriage na plano ng ama ni Hideo. She frantically asked herself. “What the hell is going on with my life? Is the universe being with me?” But little did she know, behind his impeccable face and captivating actions, he is planning something that would certainly change her whole life. What if she falls into his trap and starts to deeply love him more than herself? In the eyes of society, it is sinful to be with him, and it is morally wrong to be with her step brother. She continued to forbid herself and resist the blazing temptation from him. Would she let herself build an indestructible wall between them or would she set aside everything and be unwavered enough to be with him?