March 2008


In the Presidential Palace, Pres. Jacinto’s only son, Federico has become an instant celebrity. With his drop-dead gorgeous appearance, all the girls in town build their castles in the air with Federico as their dazzling prince, living in the grandiose palace in Manila. Although portrayed by the media as over-confident and proud, the very reticent first son is simply misunderstood.

He tries his best to unchain himself from the fixed-marriage to Rhea, his fiancee. Trapped in such situation, he plans to present a lady that he “sincerely” wants to be with for the rest of his life.

Jamie, a graceless and awkward nineteen-year-old girl, works as a waitress in a university cafe. Although pretty and stunning at first look, she lacks the finess that suits such appearance. Because of this, she has become the laughing stock of students and usually ridiculed by Cynthia, the cafe manager. Her fellow workers however cheer her up with their comic responses to such hardships. Despite these “weaknesses,” her discretion to solve problems proves her capacity to surpass her daily troubles. Her unique personality captivates the eyes and heart of her childhood friend, Carlo. He lingers for Jamie’s attention but the latter sets love aside for her priorities.

Federico studies in the University’s School of Government. One momentous event, the snobby heartthrob bumps into gawky Jamie. Federico gets mad because of the spills on his signature shirt. Cynthia yells at Jamie and demands her to apologize to the proud first son. Jamie refuses to do so and runs away. Thinking that such waitress stepped over his pride, he asks for Jamie’s dismissal. Desperate of earning sufficient money for the next school year, Jamie summons Federico to retain her position. Federico grabbed the chance to use Jamie for his plan. Desperate, Jamie has got no options. She would become Federico’s lovely “wife.”

She would then find herself in big pressure, eye-raised by the First Lady and watched closely by the media.

Rhea does not give up her aim to be part of the beloved and influential First family. She does sinister plans against Jamie.

Who will protect Jamie? The impassive but brave Federico or the ever-enduring Carlo? Will Federico and Jamie’s “drama” end up in real love? Or will Jamie give her hand to the one who waited sincerely and loved her from the very start?

Here is another love story that will captivate your hearts.

I’ve been missing myself for quite a long time now

And I don’t want to be this way, I don’t like it

The feeling of hurting and pain inside this tight heart

And I wanna break down and cry

It’s been a year since I swerved from the path

It’s been a journey of tears and bleeding wounds

And although once in a while I get a glimpse of joy

The lament inside overwhelms my soul

It’s been a year since I crossed the bridge

And I fell but I held onto the Grip

I’m grateful that I was caught by Him

But this stubborn heart and soul kept on walking away from His embrace

And I felt the cold of the night

And I have left a part of me somewhere along the road, sometime ago

And now I miss me, the one I used to be

The smiling guy I was

The humble man in the mirror

The courageous spirit

The faithful kid I knew

Where are you, happy kid?

Where are you now, myself?

 And this heart, look at it, bleeding.

It seems like something’s trapped within

Or maybe the aches and hidden cries of my soul

It feels so heavy inside

And I must break it now

And I must tear it apart

But I can’t. Yes, I can’t. Coz I’m weak.

I am weaker now than the brave kid I was.

And I need help, now.

I can’t do this alone. No, I can’t. I never can.

So I surrender my heart, Lord.

Jesus, touch my heart

And break through it now

Break through it now

Even if there’s pain, I will endure it

Just break through me, Lord.

I just can’t take it anymore, all these burden inside.

Tear my heart, Lord. Tear it Lord.