Public service show celebrates women’s winning moments in life


Vicky Morales

"Wish Ko Lang" celebrates women’s strength and winning moments in life with four fresh episodes each starring Glydel Mercado, Rochelle Pangilinan, Arra San Agustin, Thea Tolentino, and Jean Garcia.



On Sept. 5, Glydel Mercado plays a mother who will do everything to save her children from a flash flood that threatens their lives. Joining Glydel in the episode “Nalunod” are Allen Dizon and ThereseMalvar.



The following Saturday, Rochelle Pangilinan leads the “Inararo” episode, about a couple who lost their jobs amid the pandemic and became fruit vendors to earn a living. Jason Abalos plays Rochelle’s husband in the story. Also in the episode are Shayne Sava, Lexi Gonzales, and Irma Adlawan.



Arra San Agustin, Thea Tolentino, and Juancho Triviño are siblings whose relationship will be tested because of Herlene Budol’s character in the Sept. 19 episode “Nasunog”.  In the story, Almira Muhlach plays the mother of Arra, Thea, and Juancho.



The “Inilibing” episode stars no less than Jean Garcia. Airing on Sept. 26, "Inilibing" also features Vaness del Moral and Adrian Alandy. In the story, Lorna (Jean) thought that Efren (Adrian) was the perfect guy only to find out otherwise. It turns out that on top of being an abusive partner, Efren has another woman (Vaness). Lorna will do everything to fight for her life and for her child.

"Wish Ko Lang" is hosted by Vicky Morales. The show airs at 4 p.m., Saturdays, on GMA-7.



“I’m thankful to all the people who spend their Saturday afternoons watching our special fresh episodes,” she said. “More than the assistance we get to extend to our case studies and our show’s followers, I am happy that 'Wish Ko Lang' is able to inspire people to hope and help one another amid these trying times."