Manila Stories

An Atenean athlete, charming but flirty Lucas will meet the Kalog Med student from FEU Yerin who will change his whole life. Will they end up with each other?

Around Manila Series 3 Ysa and Jaxiel Growing up, Ysa never felt beautiful. Allysa "Ysa" Elara Victoria is a Psychology student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She loves fairytales and once dreamed of being beautiful like the princesses in their stories. But, she grew up believing that intelligence was the only thing she could rely on. Kailan magaling siya. Kailangan, kayanin niya. Jaxiel "Jax" Justine Jose Jinera, a biology student and iskolar ng bayan from the University of the Philippines, is effortlessly brilliant and seen as the future of medicine. He doesn't believe in fairytales, finding them too unrealistic. Behind his flawless image, however, lies a dream he hides from the world, he wants to become a designer and makeup artist. Namulat siya sa praktikalidad. Lahat ng meron siya ay utang niya lamang. Former schoolmates in high school, Ysa and Jax meet again in college and reconnect in unexpected ways. When Jax asks Ysa to be the model for his secret creations. They see sides of each other that no one ever sees behind their perfect images. But as Jax struggles with a mysterious stalker watching his every move, their fragile connection is put at risk. They write pages they never knew existed and share unhappy moments together. And so, will they find their happily ever afters after all the unhappiness they've endured? Can they still find their own version of a happy ending or is this just another story meant to remain unfinished?

"Bata ka pa, Mira." "Kuya mo si Marco." "Hindi pwede." Tatlong linya. Limang taon. Isang lihim. Mira Santos, 16. Second year college sa UST. Grumpy. Bobo sa Math. At may tinatagong crush sa loob ng limang taon. Rafael "Rafi" Dela Cruz, 21. 4th year Engineering. Best friend ng Kuya niya. Gentleman. Responsible. At may tinatago ring hindi niya maamin. Lumaki si Mira na si Kuya Rafi lang ang takbuhan niya. Sa Math tutorials na lagi siyang bagsak. Sa iyak niya tuwing napapagalitan ni Kuya Marco. Sa bawat problema, si Rafi ang una niyang hinahanap. Pero kay Rafi, si Mira ay bata pa. Kapatid ng best friend. Bawal. Kaya nung nagpaalam si Rafi papuntang Manila para magtrabaho, isang lang ang sinabi niya: "Hintayin mo ko, Mira. Babalik ako pag dalaga ka na. Pag kaya mo na pumili para sa sarili mo." Limang taon ang lumipas. Pagbalik ni Rafi, 21 na si Mira. Dalaga na. Graduate na. At sa unang beses sa loob ng limang taon... Hindi na niya tinawag si Mira na "liit". "Pwede ba kitang ligawan, Mira?" Pero paano kung ang Kuya mong sobrang protective, tinuturing ka pa ring bata? Paano kung ang buong mundo, sasabihin na mali kayo? Paano kung ang lihim na pag-ibig niyo... kailangan pa ring itago? From "Kuya Rafi" to "Mahal". From tutorial sessions to wedding vows. This is a story of waiting, choosing, and loving-secretly, secretly, but you can't hide.

Beyond the Shadow of Yesterday follows Julia Mondragon, a young woman determined to prove her worth beyond her family's name. Facing denial from officemates and deception from a pretender, Julia's journey is marked by resilience, humility, and love. With Adrian by her side, she learns to balance personal struggles with family expectations, ultimately finding acceptance, unity, and peace. From workplace conflicts to heartfelt reconciliations, Julia's story is one of truth, love, and the strength to rise above yesterday's shadows.

Kiefer and Jay Jay are both stuck in different engagements and can't get out of it so they make a plan . However there families don't approve . Will they realise that this never was fake or will they get stuck in something that is worse ?

In the high-pressure world of nursing school, where every heartbeat is monitored and every clinical grade counts, one resilient dreamer, named Lumiere "Lumi" Evangeline S. Reyes, is fighting a silent battle between her past and her future. Having survived a journey through deep depression and the weight of harsh criticism, she has finally found the strength to let go of a six-year unrequited crush and the courage to confess her feelings to someone new. However, her path to happiness is cluttered by a web of her own making: a three-year "fake relationship" she invented just to satisfy the relentless pressure of her peers. ​As she balances the grueling demands of her studies under the watchful eye of an aunt who views a nursing license as a one-way ticket to London, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotional confusion. With her heart firmly set on the horizons of Europe and a vision of a life far beyond her current struggles, she must now decide if she can untangle her lies and embrace a new love without losing sight of the ambitious dream she has sacrificed everything to achieve.

Where hate feels familiar...and love feels like war Jasper Jean Mariano returns to Manila for university expecting a fresh start-but instead, she collides with Keifer, the one boy who turns her temper into chaos and every word into a fight. They hate each other instantly... or at least that's what it looks like. Because beneath the arguments and tension is something neither of them can explain: a strange familiarity, like they've met before in another life. Years ago, two broken kids crossed paths in the Philippines-no names, no promises, just a quiet moment that changed everything before they were forced apart. Now, the past is coming back in fragments. And in a world where secrets and pain run deeper than trust, their connection might be the most dangerous thing of all. Some flames don't just burn - they fracture, and remember...

Rushiram Corvin Tersigni had his life perfectly planned-quiet, orderly, and predictable. Every morning followed a routine, every task completed exactly as expected, and his world moved at the speed he allowed. Peaceful. Calm. Boring, maybe-but at least nothing could ruin it. And then That Native Maid arrived, named Malitan Lakandula-clueless about his world, fumbling every simple task, asking questions that made no sense, and somehow turning his carefully controlled life into chaos. Every eye-roll, every sarcastic remark, every small rebellion tested his patience in ways he didn't know were possible. Infuriating, impossible... and yet, there was something about That Native Maid he couldn't ignore, no matter how much she annoyed him. This is a Romcom Bisaya Novel, Although some languages contain English and Tagalog. Read at your own risk.

Bl PUP x PUP Earl and Denmark

[𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃] ✞︎ welcome to "𝐋𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨", the continuation of "𝐋𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬". this book will also be the final installment. ✞︎ 𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁᪥❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷❁𖧷 ➪ important : i do not own the memes put in this book. these are memes i found only on instagram and reddit. all credits belong to the original owners of these memes. if you want something taken down from here, 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 notify me. a dm is fine. ➪ warning(s) : foul language and spoilers!! season four spoilers will be marked on the page title! ➪ notes : you checking out this book was also already a part of the professor's plan. ➪ started : 22nd of july, 2020. ➪ published : 7th of august, 2020. ➪ completed : n/a. ➪ book by : @euricl - minji.

A normal and typical college student in a particular state university, suddenly literally bump into a van one day... And eversince that day, she consider her college life's like a hell...

How love arise between two people that has different opinions about each other? Cloud Nathaniel Conception, thinks Astrid Lavender Ortega is a bad influence to his sister. Meanwhile, Astrid thinks that Cloud is too strict for her best friend. Mananatili bang ganito ang tingin nila sa isa't isa?

Sebastian Lucien Gregorio Ill is half-Spanish, half-Greenhills, and 100% chaos in linen pants. He gives unsolicited stock tips like it's love language, speaks in punchlines, and recently returned from London with a tan and a tendency to say "mate" mid-sentence. Julienne Amarante Ortigas, on the other hand, is Oxford-educated elegance-soft-spoken, pearl-wearing, and privately judgmental in perfect iambic pentameter. She reads poetry for breakfast and files her emotions alphabetically. She also happens to be the Ortigas heiress with a medical degree and a soul made of quiet storms. They've known of each other for years. Same circles. Same surnames. Same detached brunch smiles in Forbes Park. But it wasn't until they both said yes to a "reset trip" in La Union-one jeep ride, five espressos, and an accidental airbnb mix-up later-that something oddly specific began to bloom. No life-altering heartbreaks. Nofate-will-tear-us-apart dramas. Just two rich kids who should've annoyed the hell out of each other... but didn't. A story about lazy mornings, unfiltered laughter, and all the conversations in between. Because sometimes, the calmest kind of love is the one that never tries too hard.

Bad Blood to Bad Romance tells a story of a guy who found out that his girlfriend of three years had been cheating on him. One day, he planned to confront his girlfriend and her lover. But during his wait, he met a woman at a bench at the corner of the street who he finds gorgeous. He gets comfortable with this beautiful strange. It even reached a point that he told her his reason for being there. The beautiful woman seems helpful. But, everything changed when his girlfriend showed up.

A network of lies and deceit exists in the center of bustling Manila, where brave journalist Emma Cruz sets out on a risky quest to learn the truth about her colleague Marco Santos' disappearance. Emma finds herself navigating the dark alleys and secret meetings of the city when she comes upon a diabolical conspiracy involving strong personalities and hazardous connections. Emma is committed to bringing attention to the corruption that threatens to take over the country, so with every new discovery, she digs deeper into the shadows.

Aveline Dela Cruz lives a life built on logic, discipline, and control. As a lawyer in manila, she has no time for distractions, no interest in fame, no curiosity for the world of entertainment, and certainly no reason to pay attention to idols. Her world is quiet, structured, and carefully chosen, far from the noise of crowds and flashing lights. Then she meets Ken Suson. Not as the man world knows. Not as the voice heard by millions. But as someone unexpectedly...real. What begins as a simple crossing of paths turns into something neither of them planned. In a world where he belongs to everyone and he belongs only to herself, the distance between them is more than just schedule and cities, it is a difference in lives, in priorities, and in everything they thought they wanted. She was never part of his world. He was never part of hers. But somewhere between silence and music, between reason and emotion, between who they are and who they are becoming....

Welcome to P-Popped - the ultimate reality-music series where the heart of Filipino pop beats louder than ever! Set in the vibrant streets and studios of Manila, this electrifying show brings together the nation's biggest names and rising stars to reimagine global pop culture through a distinctly Filipino rhythm, flair, and soul. Hosted by a dynamic pair of international icons, P-Popped celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the explosive artistry that defines P-Pop. Each episode challenges artists to take iconic hits-from their own catalogs or from other chart-toppers-and transform them into bold, uniquely "P-Popped" performances infused with local culture, modern choreography, and heartfelt storytelling. The cast features an all-star lineup, including SB19, ALAMAT, BINI, Sarah Geronimo, and a powerhouse roster of musical guests representing the past, present, and future of the Filipino sound. Together, they form unexpected teams, blending genres like pop, hip-hop, folk, and R&B with indigenous and regional influences. From reinventing viral anthems to creating original collab tracks, P-Popped proves that Filipino talent can turn any beat into a masterpiece. With dazzling performances, behind-the-scenes camaraderie, and heart-tugging rivalries, P- Popped captures the passion, humor, and unity that define the Filipino spirit. It's more than a show-it's a movement redefining what it means to go P-Pop Global.

Esther lavender calvary Ang simpleng babae na nakatira sa manila, mahilig sa mga lumang libro,matalino,maganda,lahat na nasa kanya,nakilala ang isang lalaking taga nakaraan na si louise mack chase, ang lalaking isang magsasaka, galit sa mga politiko, matipuno,moreno ganyan kung ilarawan si louise. Paano ang isang babae ay bumalik o napunta sa nakaraan at naranasan niya ang pag ibig na hindi nya muling mararanasan sa kasalukuyang panahon. Babalik pa kaya sya sa kasalukuyan o mananatili sya sa nakaraan? Dalawang taong pinagtagpo sa maling panahon at maling oras. " Pangakong hindi kita malilimutan, sa simoy ng hangin,patak ng ulan,tibok ng puso ko, ibubulong ito sa himpapawid, sa bawat araw kasama mo ako, kaakibat bawat pahinga ko. Hindi matitinag ang pangako kong ito. Ikaw ang ilaw sa dilim. Sa habang buhay aking pangako hindi kita malilimutan kailanman." liham ng isang babae sa kanyang kasintahan na nagmula sa nakaraan.

In a time before smartphones, social media, online TV and simple common sense, 16-year-old Ava decided to profess her admiration to her ultimate high school crush by sending a love letter days before graduation. Drunk on romantic comedy flicks and fairy tale endings, she never thought it would turn out to be the most embarrassing mistake of her teenage life. 7 years later, with a stable career as a Nurse and a curiously friendly resident doctor regularly on the floor, Ava is finally at peace with herself. That is, until an admission comes along which forces her to confront her inner demons and essentially, a choice that could change her life. Will she choose the guy who's too good to be true, or the teenage mistake who is so wrong he might actually be right? --- (Written before "To All The Boys I've Loved Before", inspired by 90's to early 2000's romantic comedy movies, mostly starring Drew Barrymore and Julia Roberts.)