more than six years ago, i wrote a piece on the jagged landscape of philippine soaps. just like any other observer, my commentaries were not devoid of impartialities. a mere decade before 2002, soaps were merely afternoon staples on philippine tv. then came la traidora from venezuela on rpn. after valeria and morrel tied the knot in the jungle, primetime telly changed drastically with the vengeful qualities of thalia’s marimar (read more).
