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When the Last Peso Falls

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Time 4h 28m

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In the heart of a small Filipino town, the Manlapig family is entangled in a web of love, conflict, and legacy. When the Last Peso Falls unfolds over 78 chapters, delving into the intricate dynamics of a family whose bonds are tested by the lure of wealth and the struggle for power.

The Manlapig family, once united by a shared vision of prosperity, begins to fracture as money becomes both a symbol of their success and a source of deep-seated conflict. The story is anchored by the family's patriarch, Don Gregorio Manlapig, whose fortune has brought both privilege and resentment. As he nears the end of his life, the future of the family's wealth becomes a battleground.

His children, each with their own aspirations and grievances, vie for control of the family's assets. His eldest son, Arturo, is driven by ambition but struggles with his own moral compass. His daughter, Isabel, seeks to use her share of the wealth to help the community but faces resistance from her more self-serving siblings. Meanwhile, the youngest, Ricardo, is caught between loyalty to his father and a desire to forge his own path.

As tensions rise, secrets are uncovered, and long-buried grievances resurface. The family's once-clear lines of loyalty blur, revealing the true cost of their fortunes. Amidst these struggles, they confront questions of identity, morality, and the real value of family and wealth.

When the Last Peso Falls is a powerful exploration of how money can both bind and divide, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of familial love and the pursuit of legacy. Through the trials and tribulations of the Manlapig family, the novel poses a timeless question: what truly matters when the last peso falls?All Rights Reserved

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Bathala

In a modern world oblivious to its mythical past, a young woman named Maya discovers she is the chosen vessel of Bathala. As Bathala's power awakens within her, Maya finds herself entangled in a battle against nefarious creatures from folklore that threaten to plunge both the mortal realm and the divine realm into darkness. Joined by a group of deities, who now live as ordinary people, Maya undergoes rigorous training, unearths shocking revelations about her own lineage, and uncovers the true extent of her powers. With unexpected alliances, heartbreaking betrayals, and jaw-dropping plot twists, the journey becomes a race against time. As Maya's bond with the deities deepens, they face relentless adversaries, shattered loyalties, and the emergence of a powerful evil force. Sacrifices must be made, secrets unmasked, and unexpected alliances formed. With their world teetering on the brink of destruction, Maya and the deities confront their own doubts and fears, united by a common purpose: to protect the fragile balance between the mortal realm and the realm of myth. In a final, climactic battle, Maya embraces her destiny, assuming the mantle of Bathala's power, and leads her comrades in a fight that will determine the fate of humanity. With the fate of both realms hanging in the balance, this gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and redemption unveils the untold secrets of the deities, as they battle against unimaginable odds to save their world and forge an everlasting legacy.