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Kalyeserye was a 30-minute to 1-hour soap opera parody aired live as part of the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of Philippine daytime variety show Eat Bulaga! on GMA Network and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV featuring the popular loveteam of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, known as AlDub, as well as the hosts of the said segment, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros, portraying various characters. Eat Bulaga! hosts also serve as narrators and commentators. The term is coined by eat Bulaga host Joey De Leon which means "street series" because it is like a TV series where the setting is on streets in a remote barangay in the Philippines. It officially premiered on July 16, 2015, when Yaya Dub (played by Maine Mendoza) meets Alden for the first time. The segment concluded on December 17, 2016, after 400 episodes.
The show chronicles the love story of Yaya Dub and Alden. Initially, Yaya Dub's adoptive grandmother and employer, Lola Nidora, opposes the blossoming romance between the two. Lola Nidora later unveils her Book of Secrets/Secret Diary, which contains various reasons for her disapproval. The appearance of other characters like the luxurious Frankie Arenolli and the socialite DuhRizz make things even more complicated for the amorous pair. As the story unfolds, characters from Lola Nidora and Yaya Dub's past are revealed as a part of their backstory. Lola Nidora turns out to be one of the triplet children of the Zobeyala Family. Also, during the course of the series, Alden must prove his trustworthiness and love for Yaya Dub by overcoming several obstacles. For the most part, Lola Nidora provides these challenges to Alden while she imparts to Yaya the values of "love at the right time" and other words of wisdom. According to Mon Bandril, a CSMA member, the series won the Catholic Social Media Awards "because of the inspiring message they give during Kalyeserye [about] virtues, values, chivalry, modesty, morality, respect for elders, etc. This is the kind [of show] that we don't see on TV anymore."[1]
Episodes are numbered by days (e.g. Day 1, Day 2, etc.), and sometimes comprise multiple segments from the Eat Bulaga! variety show in which the characters interact. Hashtags were introduced shortly after Day 1, however, multiple tags were posted regarding episodes. Around July 30, GMA Network and Eat Bulaga! began posting a unique hashtag for each Kalyeserye episode. On September 25, GMA Network acknowledged a Twitter fan group called the trendsetters to supply the official hashtag for their episodes. They have a group chat to discuss which tag to apply to the episodes.[2] Each episode corresponds with a quote or two relating to the episode's theme and notable episodes contain Lola Nidora's words of wisdom;[i] only pertinent ones are listed along with the summaries below.[ii]
Jose, Paolo and the Eat Bulaga! commentators start to tease Yaya Dub after seeing her react uncharacteristically upon seeing Alden Richards for the first time via the split-screen interview. Yaya, who was with her adoptive grandmother and employer Lola Nidora, gets teased all the more after she returns his smile and waves back. This small gesture would later be referred to as Pabebe Wave. Lola Nidora, on the other hand, is not amused.
During the interview with Lola Nidora, Alden and Yaya exchange the "Pabebe Wave," prompting Lola Nidora to chastise Yaya for being brazen. Nidora goes on to instill on Yaya the values of being a "proper" Filipino woman, observing the traditional Filipino conservative courtship that lets the men do all the initiation. Alden stands up and dubsmashes "Twerk It like Miley". Yaya joins him and they do a split-screen kiss on camera, much to Lola Nidora's chagrin.
Alden and Yaya lip sync to more audio songs on the split screen and occasionally kiss the camera. Lola Nidora restricts the couple's communication. Yaya joins the Dabarkads[broken anchor] and their Bulaga pa More! contest.
Yaya is depressed because Alden hasn't appeared, but her mood improves when she sees him. For the first time, Lola Nidora meets Jimmy, a guy who also communicates by dubsmashing. Nidora makes her first "Pabebe" tongue and wave at Jimmy, and the new pairing is hence referred to as "Lommy," a portmanteau of Lola and Jimmy. Yaya Dub and Lola Nidora exchange handwritten greetings, called "fan signs," with their respective partners.
Yaya Dub is again sad because Alden is not around and she tries to find him. Meanwhile Lola Nidora and Jimmy interact, with Lola holding a teddy bear given to her by Jimmy. Jimmy and Lola Nidora would also exchange Dubsmash responses. Alden later appears, and Yaya is ecstatic and could not contain herself. Lola Nidora shifts to her angry "Babalu" voice as she chastizes Yaya Dub for her boisterous behaviour.
Note: The line "Babala, asawa ni Babalu" was first introduced by Vic Sotto and Allan K.
Yaya Dub acts indifferent towards Alden but warms up towards him again when he dubs "Twerk It Like Miley." Lola Nidora continues to question Yaya Dub regarding her feelings for Alden. Jimmy reveals his "toothbrush moustache" which is similar to Hitler's; Lola Nidora says it actually reminds her of Charlie Chaplin.
Yaya Dub thinks Alden has replaced her with another person because Alden waved to her as he was leaving the premises, accompanied by a staff member of Eat Bulaga!. Yaya Dub later discovers that Alden left briefly only to send her a bouquet of flowers and a pack of Hany Chocolate. First time the Riding-in-Tandem appears in the series where they delivered Alden's presents to Yaya Dub.
Yaya Dub still has the bouquet of wilted flowers that Alden gave her the day before, much to the anger of Lola Nidora, who grabs it from her and kicks it away. The riding-in-tandem mistakenly delivers a flower arrangement suitable for funerals to Lola Nidora. Lola Nidora's bodyguards, the Rogelios, escort Yaya Dub back to their van and instructs them to keep an eye on Yaya in case she escapes. Jimmy appears and Lola Nidora uses the discarded bouquet as props as she waves to Jimmy.
MOTD: (Trans.)[ii]"It is nice to have an inspiration in life, but it needs to be in the right place. It is not always about love." - Lola Nidora
Note: First time Alden sings "God Gave Me You" for Yaya Dub.
Lola Nidora entertains two applicants for the position of the maid. This is the first time Barbara Sastre appears as one of the applicants. Lola Nidora soon realizes that she cannot replace Yaya Dub, who then appears much to Lola's joy. However, Lola's happiness is short-lived when Alden appears. Lola Nidora angrily chases Alden away, only to encounter his aunt Doña Celia, who is also Lola Nidora's childhood nemesis. Doña Celia repudiates Lola Nidora's claims of wealth, calling her an "ugly worm" and a "leech". Doña Celia announces that she will face Lola Nidora.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Even if the world is against us; nothing will stop 'you' and 'me' from being 'we'."
Note: First time Gasgas Abelgas appears. Barbara Sastre's character is portrayed by Brian "Oreo" Fuyoc.
Note:Celia Rodriguez guest stars as Doña Celia Rodriguez Viuda de Ungasis, Alden's aunt.
Lola Nidora makes fun of Doña Celia because the latter ended up in Sampaloc, Manila, not knowing that the segment transfers to a different barangay everyday. The mysterious caller calls Lola Nidora, demanding P50 million as ransom for the Secret Diary. When Alden appears, Lola Nidora accuses him of being the mastermind of the taking of the Secret Diary, and demands from him P51 million (she says the P1 million will be hers) or else he will not see Yaya Dub anymore. Later on, Lola Nidora increases her demand to P51,000,500, where the P500 will be used to have her ears checked. Desperate to get the money, Alden attempts to leave the Broadway studio.
MOTD:"The one who loves you will never leave you. Even if there are hundred reasons to give up, they will find one reason to hold on."
Lola Nidora is determined to prevent the one-week "anniversary", or "weeksary", of Alden and Yaya Dub. She confronts Alden, who has been counting the coins to be used as ransom money. Lola Nidora instructs Yaya Dub not to alight from their limousine; however, as Lola Nidora joins Jose and Paolo in the Problem Solving segment, a riding-in-tandem appears and delivers Alden's gifts for Yaya Dub. The two celebrate their weeksary by exchanging dubsmashes while Lola Nidora attempts to get back inside the limousine. Nidora tells the driver to take Yaya back to the mansion, then confronts Alden again and tells him that he will never see Yaya Dub anymore. Alden leaves the Broadway studio but is kidnapped by unidentified men. Later on, the mysterious caller calls and reminds Lola Nidora of the ransom money.
Only Lola Nidora is present in the Problem Solving segment and mentions that she left Yaya Dub at the mansion. However, Alden (who is shown with his hands tied) manages to sing out for Yaya Dub, who cries her heart out in the mansion while being guarded by the Rogelios. Jose and Paolo accuse Lola Nidora of being the mastermind behind Alden's abduction.
MOTD:"They say nothing lasts forever, we'll have to prove them wrong…"
August 2015
Starting July 30, 2015, GMA Network and Eat Bulaga twitter websites began to use hashtags to pool discussion and news about each episode.
Alden tries to escape from his abductors but is cornered. Lola Nidora reveals that she did have Alden abducted and tells the Rogelios to help the abductors in harming Alden. Yaya Dub cries when she sees Alden all bruised and attempts to clean his wounds via split-screen while kissing him several times. Meanwhile, Lola Nidora tries to pour alcohol and salt on Alden's face. Eventually, the police arrive and try to arrest Lola Nidora on charges of abduction. Lola Nidora attempts to escape from the police, but is apprehended, leaving Jose and Yaya Dub to continue the segment.
With Lola Nidora imprisoned, Jose sees that Yaya Dub is ecstatic. Alden, who has escaped from his abductors, is also happy and later gives Yaya Dub a rose. Their happiness is short-lived when Dra. Dora, Lola Nidora's granddaughter, arrives at the scene. Dra. Dora, who just came back from Africa, professes that she is an AlDub fan. Dra. Dora then proceeds to give them medicine for Jose's pockmarked face, Alden's bruises, and Lola Nidora's anger. Later, news break that Lola Nidora has escaped from prison.
MOTD:"And forever it will be you and me…"
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"Disguise Pa More, Lola Aunor! (More Disguises, Grandma Aunor!)"
Jose, Paolo and Yaya Dub are interrupted by the appearance of a "Lola Aunor", who claims to be Lola Nidora. Their doubts are removed when "Lola Aunor" reveals her Babalu voice, confirming that she is indeed Lola Nidora and that she has escaped in order to prevent Alden and Yaya Dub from getting together. However, Lola Nidora panics and attempts to blend in with the surroundings whenever police sirens ring out. Jose surreptitiously mixes Dra. Dora's medicine into a drink for Lola Nidora, who consumes it and then momentarily loses her anger towards Alden and at the same time is horrified whenever Lola Nidora sees Jimmy. Lola Nidora receives a mysterious phone call from an English-speaking person.
MOTD: (Trans.) "We have come so far, and we are just giving up now?"
Lola Nidora's mysterious caller is revealed to be Frankie Arenoli, a rich man of mixed ethnicity (Filipino-Chinese-Italian). Lola Nidora introduces Frankie to Yaya Dub and tells her that Yaya Dub will be wed to him on Saturday. Frankie also declares that he is more handsome, has more dimples, and is richer than Alden. Frankie claims that he has more than enough money that he can give to Lola Nidora in order to pay the ransom. A very hurt Yaya Dub attempts to escape but is eventually recaptured by the Rogelios while Alden is last seen crying.
MOTD:"If you give up, it means you never wanted it."
Note: The pairing of Yaya Dub and Frankie is referred to as "YaKie" (a combination of their names that deliberately sounds like "yucky.")
Lola Nidora brings Yaya Dub to Barbara Sastre in order to take measurements for her wedding gown. Despite being sad at Lola Nidora's arrangement, Alden gives Yaya Dub a bouquet of roses and exchanges fan signs with Yaya Dub professing their undying love. Frankie arrives and presents Yaya Dub with an engagement ring. Lola Nidora forces Yaya Dub to sign a contract ensuring that the wedding will proceed. Out of heartache, Alden runs out of the Broadway studio into the rain and throws the bouquet on the pavement.
MOTD:"We are one day closer. We are one day stronger."
Barbara Sastre presents the finished wedding gown to Lola Nidora. Alden is shown to be recuperating in the hospital. Frankie and Yaya Dub pose for their prenup pictorial at Lola Nidora's insistence. The EB commentators receive their wedding invitations. During the prenup, a crying Yaya Dub and a despondent Alden manage to kiss despite being prevented by Lola Nidora. Yaya Dub escapes from the scene, and Frankie warns Lola Nidora that if the marriage does not go through, he will not get his inheritance and she will not get the money for the ransom.
MOTD:"Distance means so little when someone means so much."
Alden and Yaya Dub could not prevent Lola Nidora from going ahead with the wedding. Yaya Dub is escorted to the wedding venue where Frankie is waiting for her. Alden attempts to catch up and stop the wedding. However, while the vows were being recited, Yaya Dub faints and has to be brought out of the venue. (In reality, Maine actually fainted because she was not feeling well and was rushed to the hospital that day.[4]) Alden arrives at the venue, where he ends up confronting Lola Nidora and Frankie before being escorted out by the Rogelios.[5]
MOTD:"If you have chemistry, you only need one other thing. TIMING."
Lola Nidora arrives at the Broadway studio to confront Alden only to discover that he is not there. Meanwhile, thinking that he would see Yaya Dub, Alden leaves the studio and charges to the wedding location, only to encounter Frankie. Later, Lola Nidora divulges that Yaya Dub suffered from trypophobia (fear of holes) and cacophobia (fear of ugliness) when the latter grabbed Frankie during the wedding. Unable to see Yaya Dub, Alden wishes that Yaya Dub will get well soon. First time Alden tells "AlDub You" (a play on the phrase "I love you") to Yaya Dub. The Rogelios grab Alden while Frankie douses his face with a bottle of acid.
MOTD:"It hurts when you have someone in your heart, but you can't have them in your arms…"
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"Sulat Pa More para Kilig Pa More (More Writing, More Thrilling)"
Lola Nidora is hoping that the acid thrown at Alden will damage his face so that Yaya Dub will avoid him. Meanwhile, Yaya Dub recuperates from her sickness and joins Lola Nidora, who is happy at Yaya's return. When Alden finally appears without any facial disfigurement, Lola Nidora checks the bottle of acid and is shocked to see that it was just mouthwash. Alden wishes Yaya Dub good luck for her performance at the "Bulaga Pa More, Dabarkads Pa More" contest tomorrow. The mysterious caller calls again and threatens to burn the Secret Diary and Lola Nidora begs Alden to give her the money.
MOTD:"When two people are meant for each other, no time is too long, no distance is too far, and nobody can keep them apart."
Frankie is angry at Lola Nidora because of the aborted wedding. Lola Nidora tells him that she has allowed Yaya Dub to participate in the "Dabarkads Pa More" contest because it is Yaya's dream to perform. Meanwhile, Alden is seen waiting for Yaya Dub at the performers' entrance. Lola Nidora issues a challenge to Alden that would allow him to see Yaya Dub after the show. While Yaya Dub performs, Alden's task is to fill up a huge glass container with water using a single pail. During her production number, Yaya Dub portrays a slender princess in a kingdom filled with larger women. Yaya Dub is threatened by a witch to flee the kingdom or else she will become as stout as the others. Later, Alden manages to complete the challenge and runs towards the stage, but by then Yaya Dub is already at the exit about to flee from the Broadway studio. Alden attempts to catch up with Yaya Dub but she hitchhikes on a jeepney, leaving only one of her glass slippers for Alden to possess.[5][8]
MOTD: (Trans.) "It is nice to be in love. It is nice to have an inspiration. Just don't rush it. Everything needs to come from hard work and conscious effort. Better things will come with perseverance and at the right time." - Lola Nidora
Yaya Dub is saddened because she lost the "Dabarkads Pa More" contest, and Lola Nidora attempts to cheer her up. Frankie arrives and tries to give Yaya Dub a teddy bear, but Lola Nidora prevents him from approaching Yaya Dub because of her phobias. Alden appears and seems to be dating someone else, which then angers Yaya Dub. She then grabs Frankie's present in retaliation of Alden's supposed disloyalty. However, it turns out that Alden's "date" is a picture of Yaya Dub plus the glass slippers she has left behind at Broadway. First time Alden and Yaya Dub exchange pinky swear as a promise towards one another. First time Yaya Dub tells Alden "MaAlden Kita" (a word play on the phrase "mahal din kita" (I love you too) using Alden's name). Lola Nidora scolds Alden because he failed her challenge but decides to give Alden another chance. Frankie makes a call to someone and flashes his finger in a cutthroat gesture. Police sirens ring out and Lola Nidora tries to hide.
MOTD:"You can't rush something you want to last forever…"
In order to prepare for Lola Nidora's challenge, Alden works out using various exercise machines. Frankie's father, Don Francisco Arenolli, who also happens to be Nidora's childhood friend, is introduced. Both Lola Nidora and Lolo Franing reminisce their past. Lolo Franing wants the YaKie wedding to proceed, telling Yaya Dub that Frankie loves her very much. Lolo Franing also sees Alden and claims that he was like Alden in his youth. Lola Nidora reveals a box that contains the next challenge.
MOTD:"I'd fight for you no matter how hard the battle is."
Note: Don Francisco is portrayed by Jose Manalo. His nickname, "Franing" is derived from the Filipino term "praning" meaning "paranoid" or "crazy".
Today marks her and Alden's one month "anniversary," or "monthsary," and Yaya Dub is excited. Lola Nidora is confident however that Alden will surrender when he faces the next challenge. Frankie is shown to be serenading Yaya Dub but to no avail. A group of men wearing "Alden" masks give Yaya Dub and Lola Nidora flowers, which came from Alden before he appears. Despite this gesture, Lola Nidora is unmoved. She reveals her next challenge: Alden must carry a bundle of wood from Broadway to the intersection of Aurora Boulevard and EDSA, where a Rogelio will be waiting for him, within 20 minutes. Lola Nidora reveals her "Scoreboard: Countdown to Tamang Panahon", where she intends to mark every challenge that Alden successfully completes. Once the Scoreboard is filled up, then she will allow Alden and Yaya Dub to meet. Alden runs from Broadway and arrives at the intersection in 17 minutes, and Lola Nidora makes a mark at the scoreboard.
MOTD:"With Love and Patience, nothing is Impossible."
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"Only You asawa ni Only Yaa (Only You, Spouse of Only Yaa)"
Frankie and Lola Nidora are dismayed that Alden has accomplished the recent challenge and take out their anger at the Rogelios. Alden appears and exchanges pinky swears and kisses with Yaya Dub before Lola Nidora fends him off. Lola Nidora begins to feel ill and begs Yaya Dub to pick her over Alden. She informs Yaya Dub that Alden should have asked Lola Nidora's permission first before courting Yaya Dub. A riding-in-tandem appears with a delivery from Alden for Lola Nidora, who chases after them in an attempt to find out where the Secret Diary is hidden. Lola Nidora gets angry as she finds out that Alden's delivery is a pack of chicharon. A mystery caller contacts Lola Nidora.
MOTD:"Waiting is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say 'I love you'..but not everyone can wait to prove it's TRUE…"
Lola Nidora is absent because she is recuperating in their mansion. Meanwhile, the mystery caller is revealed to be DuhRizz (nicknamed Duh), and she says she is very concerned for Lola Nidora. Duh scolds Yaya Dub for being absent at Lola Nidora's side and making her ill as well. When Alden appears, Duh upstages Yaya Dub by doing the "pabebe tongue" (sticking out the tip of her tongue at one corner of the mouth). Duh also notices that Alden is handsome and wants to meet him, but Alden only feels nauseous and vomits when he sees her. DuhRizz blames Alden and Yaya Dub because Lola Nidora is dying. Later, Duh tells Yaya Dub that she cannot forgive her if something happens to Lola Nidora. Duh gives a letter to Yaya Dub, which she reads, then screams in shock.
MOTD:"Though we may be far apart, we are always close at heart."
Duh flirts with Frankie and asks him to marry her, but Frankie is determined to marry Yaya Dub. Duh thinks she is more beautiful than Yaya Dub and could not understand why Frankie would want the latter. Alden holds up a sign that says "Alden ♥ Maine." (this is the first time Alden refers to Maine by her real name and not as Yaya Dub). Duh then claims that Alden's message is not for Yaya Dub but for her, "DuhRizz Maine." Duh warns that she will tell on them to Lola Nidora and leaves. Frankie asks Yaya Dub that if she cannot love him, then at least let him love her. Alden later says that he will bring some of Yaya Dub's favorite food, isaw na manok (chicken intestines), tomorrow. Lola Nidora appears, accompanied by the Rogelios, a medic and an embalmer from "Right Here Waiting For You" Funeral Parlor (formerly "Come And Join Us" Funeral Parlor). Lola Nidora mentions the letter that Yaya Dub read yesterday; it is revealed to be a prescription note from Dr. Tan-Ning, stating that Lola Nidora is really sick and will die soon.
MOTD:"Have faith that things will work out, maybe not how you planned but just how it's meant to be."
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"5th Weeksary! Ang Huling Habilin ni Lola (Lola's Last Will)"
A sickly Lola Nidora arrives with her entourage of Yaya Dub, the Rogelios, a medic and an embalmer. She begs Yaya Dub not to have her weeksary with Alden. Alden's delivery of isaw for Yaya Dub arrive via riding-in-tandem. Yaya Dub ignores Lola Nidora's plea and sees Alden, who is shown to be on a date, but this time his "date" is a picture of Lola Nidora. Alden wishes Lola Nidora to get well, but she says his gesture is too late. Alden writes "Maine-mahal kita" but edits it to say "Mainenamahal kita"; both are a play on the phrase "minamahal kita" (I love you). Dr. Tan-Ning arrives and checks on Lola Nidora and says that she will die on Saturday at around 2:30 PM. Lola Nidora wishes that before she dies, the YaKie wedding would push through; Yaya Dub has no choice but to accept Lola Nidora's request.
MOTD:"True Love doesn't mean being inseparable; it means being separated and nothing changes."
Note: Mark Elardo McMahon guest stars as Dr. Tan-ning, derived the Filipino word "taning" meaning, "ultimatum".
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"Paano na ang Forever? (What will happen to Forever?)"
Frankie is jubilant because his wedding with Yaya Dub is on and he will now get his inheritance. Duh arrives and congratulates Frankie before seeking out Alden, who does not want to face her, so she decides to go to him. Lola Nidora with her entourage arrives; she is so sick now that she is acting in a childish manner. A distraught Alden and Yaya Dub sing out to each other but are unable to convince Lola Nidora to cancel the wedding. Lola Nidora gathers enough strength to tell Alden that "everything happens for a reason" and begs him to make her happy by letting the YaKie wedding proceed. Lola Nidora faints, while Alden and Yaya Dub promise each other that they will do everything to stop the wedding.
MOTD:"Always believe in happy endings. If it's not happy, it's not yet the end."
Frankie admits that he is already in love with Yaya Dub; meanwhile, Yaya Dub is very sad and bids farewell to Alden. Lola Nidora arrives and thanks Yaya Dub and Alden because they have agreed, although reluctantly, to the marriage. The wedding starts with the march and proceeds with the pastor's opening rites. At this point, Alden attempts to leave Broadway but is blocked by the Rogelios at every available exit. The wedding concludes and Lola Nidora demands that Frankie hand over the payment for the ransom money. While Frankie signs the check, the police arrive and arrest the pastor under charges of illegal recruitment and falsification of documents. It turns out that the pastor is fake and that the marriage is void. It is also revealed that Nidora had paid Dr. Tan-ning to say that she is dying. Lola Nidora has planned the deception of the wedding and dying in order to get the ranson money from Frankie. Lola Nidora admits that she did not really want Yaya Dub to marry Frankie and apologizes to Alden. Both Alden and Yaya Dub are overjoyed, and Alden promises Lola Nidora that he will prove worthy of Yaya Dub's love.[5][9]
MOTD: (Trans.) "Being wealthy is not enough to love a person. Love is felt, it is not bought; it is being defended and being preserved and provided at the right time." - Lola Nidora
Lola Nidora is regretful that she was unable to obtain the ransom money for the Secret Diary. Meanwhile, Alden and Yaya Dub are seen dancing with joy and exchange signage of love with one another. A depressed Frankie tells Lola Nidora that he will be flying back to Italy and that he hates her for putting him into so much trouble. The mystery caller contacts Lola Nidora and informs her that he has raised the ransom money to P100 million. He also leaks some pictures from the Secret Diary to the internet, showing Lola Nidora beside Hitler and behind John F. Kennedy. Frankie apologizes to Yaya Dub for the trouble he had caused her and Alden. Lola Nidora turns to Alden and demands that he must still satisfy her challenges, to which he agrees. Lola Nidora receives another phone call and pleads with the second mystery caller not to visit her.
MOTD:"You know it's True Love when no matter how far the distance is he can still make you Smile."
Lola Nidora is stressed out because of the leaked diary pictures while Yaya Dub pesters Lola Nidora into allowing her to have a vacation. A riding-in-tandem arrives with a box of candies from Alden for Yaya Dub. Meanwhile, Lola Nidora chases the riders and demands where the Secret Diary is hidden, but they are able to flee. The second mysterious caller arrives; it is Lola Tidora Nidora's twin sister, accompanied by her bodyguards, the Bernardos. Lola Tidora discloses that more pictures from the Secret Diary have been leaked: they are black-and-white Victorian-era photographs of the Zobeyala family posing with several prominent figures. Yaya Dub looks for Alden, but Lola Tidora sees him and greets him. Another riding-in-tandem arrives with a gift of candies from Alden, this time for Lola Nidora, which she does not accept. Lola Nidora challenges Alden instead to buy candies from Bicol, particularly those made from pili nuts, to which he agrees. Lola Tidora announces that she has come to reveal a secret.[5]
MOTD:"Love is sweet when it's new, but it is sweeter when it's True."
Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Bae-by Baste and Lola Tidora.
Lola Nidora is still anxious because pictures from the Secret Diary continue to be exposed. Lola Tidora arrives and the twins become engaged in a showdown of sorts, making Lola Nidora more miserable. Lola Tidora then tells Lola Nidora that Alden had indeed went to Bicol to buy the pili nuts (as well as a hat for Yaya Dub). Jimmy appears and serenades Lola Nidora; Lola Tidora sees him and was briefly smitten but makes fun of Lola Nidora's infatuation for him. Lola Tidora then reveals the secret: Yaya Dub is actually the daughter of another sister of Lola Nidora and Lola Tidora. She was about to tell the name of this long-lost sister when the episode ends with the revelation that the Lolas are triplets.[5]
MOTD:"The right man for you will move mountains…just to be with…YOU"
Lola Nidora remains worried because of the increased ransom and tells Yaya Dub not to listen to anyone else but only to her. Two men arrive bearing baskets of pili nuts from Alden for Lola Nidora, and she becomes happy. Yaya Dub keeps on searching for Alden, who eventually appears. The two tell each other that they missed each other (notably, Maine indicates that it was she, and not her Yaya Dub character, who missed Alden). Alden then gives the hat to her, prompting the EB hosts to ask who the intended recipient is. Maine becomes confident and tells the panel that she, and not her character Yaya Dub, who is actually the one accepting the gift, when Alden writes "Bagay sayo, Maine" ("It suits you, Maine"). Alden also gives Maine matching pillows with their pictures on it.
Jose arrives and tells Nidora that her sister Tidora is using the public announcement system to find their long-lost sister. Lola Nidora, who does not want Yaya Dub to know about her birth, bribes Jose to be quiet. Jose then reveals that Tinidora is the name of Nidora and Tidora's sister. Although happy about the Pili nuts, Nidora tells Alden to go back to Bicol and get her two of the regions' popular dishes, Laing and Pinangat. Alden must bring the food himself to Lola Nidora by the coming Saturday, and if he can make it, Lola will give him Yaya's number. Then a call comes through, announcing that their sister Tinidora has been found.
MOTD:"Anyone can make you smile but it takes someone special to make you happy."
Alden heads again to Bicol to buy the food that Lola Nidora had requested. Meanwhile, Lola Tidora arrives, ready to expose the secret that she's been keeping from Yaya Dub, but Nidora begs her sister not to divulge it. Suddenly, Lola Tinidora emerges and reveals herself to her sisters as she introduces her bodyguards, the Quandos. The three greet each other and form the Kalye's Angels (named by Joey de Leon), literally meaning "Angels of the Street" or "Street's Angels," but is a pun on Charlie's Angels. Lola Nidora admits that she has been waiting for their reunion. Tinidora also discloses that Yaya Dub is really not her daughter, and expresses her disappointment to her sisters because they have left Yaya Dub in Lola Tinidora's care. Meanwhile, Alden arrives in Bicol safely, to the delight of Yaya Dub. Tinidora is ecstatic to see Yaya again, reminiscing the happy times when she was little, but is upset at the way Yaya converse using Dubsmash. After an argument among the sisters, Tinidora reveals that Yaya Dub is actually the daughter of their youngest sibling.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Family is family. Whatever happens, they cannot be traded. You cannot choose but you have to accept." - Lola Nidora
Further family secrets are exposed. Lola Tinidora reveals that, in order to protect their younger sibling Isadora, the sisters took upon themselves to take care of Yaya Dub. Isadora was vilified after she fell in love with Dodong, Yaya Dub's real father, a water boy during their time. At one point, both Nidora and Tidora left Yaya Dub alone with Tinidora, thus Yaya Dub mistaking Tinidora as her mother. Meanwhile, Alden returns from Bicol and presents Lola Nidora the food she had requested. Lola Nidora, however, wants more chili, so she brought him to her Olympic-sized pool filled with chili peppers for the real challenge: to get three containers of chili from the pool under 5 minutes. Alden accepts and completes the challenge, much to Yaya Dub's delight. Lola Nidora officially gives Alden his second point. Nidora then promises Yaya that she will give something to her on Monday. Seeing that this is the perfect opportunity, Tinidora tells Yaya Dub the truth about her real mother, causing Lola Nidora to get worried.
MOTD: (Trans.) "In love, there is no deep sea. In love, there is no long path. Beautiful are things that are hard-earned, that are experienced and tried, that are endured, and they will come at the right time." - Lola Nidora
The Triplets battle each other in a dance showdown; Tidora does the Zumba, Nidora does Taichi and Tinidora does the ballroom. Nidora still doesn't want Yaya Dub to know the truth while her other sisters admit that they're voting Alden to be with Yaya. As promised, Nidora gives Yaya the cloth used to blindfold Alden while she gives Alden the mobile number of Yaya Dub. Meanwhile, the Sisters argue whether to let Yaya Dub know about her real mother. Finally, Nidora tells Yaya Dub that her real mother is Isadora, but before she can continue, Nidora faints and starts to foam at the mouth, possibly from the Rambutan juice she drank earlier.
While Yaya Dub is back at the mansion, Lola Nidora admits that she and her mother brought Isadora to an island they owned in Cebu, but when they returned, Isadora had disappeared. Lola Tinidora appears and tells her sisters that she had found Isadora; the only problem is that many women claim to be Yaya's mother. Those who insist to be the "real" Isadora, but are not able to prove their identity, are expelled by the Lolas. Suddenly, a woman who declares to be the real Isadora, arrives at the scene wearing the same clothes as the triplets, and also looks like and acts like Yaya Dub. She knows Yaya Dub's favorite food and also answers all the triplets questions correctly. However, despite all of this, Nidora is not convinced that she is the real mother of Yaya Dub, so she immediately rejects her.
MOTD:"One of the best feeling in the world is knowing that your Presence & Absence both mean something to someone."
Note: Fake Isadora is played by Maine Mendoza. This is the first time that she plays another character aside from Yaya Dub.
Tidora reveals that she will go back to Massachusetts. Yaya Dub and Tidora persuades Lola Nidora to allow Yaya Dub to participate in "Bulaga pa more! Dabarkads pa more!" wild card edition contest. Lola Nidora is worried that Yaya may not win the competition. It is later announced that Yaya Dub's opponent for that competition is none other than Alden himself. Lola Nidora reluctantly agrees but tells Yaya Dub that she has to adhere to three conditions: First, the Rogelios would join Yaya in her performance, and secondly, that Yaya Dub cannot make eye contact with Alden. Even though they're opponents, both Alden and Yaya continue their romance. Because of this and the appearance of Tinidora, Lola Nidora is not able to reveal the third condition.
MOTD:"The longer it takes to happen the more you'll appreciate when it finally does."
Yaya Dub is excited for her upcoming "Bulaga pa more!" wildcard performance and because it is also her and Alden's 7th weeksary. Lola Nidora reminds Alden that he needs to rehearse because Yaya Dub's performance will be different. Lola Tinidora volunteers to be Yaya's choreographer. Nidora then reveals the third condition: the cash prize of the winner will be given to a family that the Sugod Bahay gang visited before. The couple wholeheartedly accepts the condition. A mysterious caller then contacts Lola Nidora telling her something, to which Lola disagrees.
MOTD:"A good destiny is when two people find each other without even looking."
Note: "Sugod Bahay" is where, in the middle of Kalyeserye narrative, the Lolas visit the house of a lucky viewer in the neighborhood and award them prizes.
Yaya Dub and Alden have a tiff in this episode. Yaya Dub is happy when she sees Alden rehearsing, but he ignores her because he is rehearsing for his performance the next day. Yaya Dub then gets mad at him. Tinidora convinces Yaya Dub to focus on her performance. Alden tries to apologize but Yaya ignores him at first and later forgives him. The mysterious caller from the previous episode contacts Nidora again. After conversing, Nidora tells the caller not to interfere with the upcoming competition.
MOTD:"Tomorrow could be the someday you've been waiting for."
It is the day of the "Bulaga pa more! Dabarkads pa more!" wild card edition contest. Alden is the first to perform while Yaya Dub watches on the split- screen monitor. After Alden's performance, Lola Nidora congratulates him and reminds him of her three conditions. She eventually invites him to have lunch backstage while waiting for Yaya Dub's routine. Meanwhile, during Yaya Dub's act, Lola Nidora leaves Alden alone. After her performance, Yaya Dub starts to look for Alden. After several misses, they finally see each other from a distance; but before they could make physical contact, a wall of plywood falls and separates them. Lola Nidora reveals that the dividing wall is her doing as she scolds the couple for breaking the second condition. Nidora reminds them of the importance of fulfilling their promises and of waiting for real love "at the right time". Alden tries to go around and meet Yaya Dub but all the exits are blocked by Lola Nidora who has the blueprint of the building. Suddenly, two masked men kidnap Yaya Dub and leave the Broadway Centrum studio.
MOTD: (Trans.) "True love is felt even when you are not together. True love is valued even though you do not see each other. You think about each other's goodness and wait for the right time." - Lola Nidora
MOTD: (Trans.) "The fulfilment of a promise must be followed by truthfulness. A promise should not be taken lightly and be disregarded. Trust is not bought with money." - Lola Nidora
Note: This is a special one-hour episode, divided in 3 parts.
Lola Tinidora is not happy about Nidora's actions after the Wild Card competition, but is nevertheless proud of Yaya Dub's performance. Nidora then arrives furious, disappointed with the Rogelio's for not obeying her strict orders. Meanwhile, Yaya Dub is shown begging for mercy from an unidentified person at an unknown location. Lola Nidora sadly reviews the recent events and is unable to accept the fact that the people she trusted didn't abide by their promises. She chastises Alden for being unreliable, after he tried to meet Yaya Dub after the show. Nidora therefore erases the two points that he had garnered from the previous challenges and destroys the "Scoreboard: Countdown to Tamang Panahon" so that they would start all over again. Lola Tinidora gives her sister an advice: If you learn to forgive someone, everything that is confined in your heart will be removed. Because of Tinidora's guidance, Nidora gives Alden another chance. Meanwhile, a hand mysteriously appears on the screen, showing Yaya Dub being held captive.
MOTD:"No matter how dark the moment, Love and Hope are always possible."
Lola Nidora is desperate to find the missing Yaya Dub and offers a handsome reward to those who can pinpoint to Yaya's whereabouts. Still angry over the Rogelio's incompetence after the Wild Card competition, Nidora asks Tinidora if she can have some of the Quandos so she can replace her bodyguards. Nidora figures, since Tinidora is planning to go to Europe, that Tinidora would not mind. In the meantime, Nidora receives a call from the Mystery caller, who does not demand anything but the person can be heard laughing on the other end of the conversation. A terrified Yaya Dub is then shown, being forced to eat and scolded by the apparent abductor. Later, alone in her makeshift cell, Yaya Dub writes a message, apologizing to Lola and asking Alden for help. The mystery caller contacts Nidora again, who begs for Yaya's release. The caller agrees to one condition.
A frantic Lola Nidora continues to look for Yaya Dub but still has no news of her whereabouts. Alden and the Rogelios help in the search by distributing flyers everywhere and posting notices even on social medial. Yaya Dub, who has been missing for five days, manages to write a message to Alden asking him to help her and that she misses him. Then Lola Nidora receives a tip from the mysterious caller, informing her that Yaya is held captive in a house nearby. Their search is short-lived when they find a different person wearing identical clothes to Yaya Dub. The caller contacts them again and says that Yaya Dub is in the Broadway studio, so Alden checks the whole area but does not find Yaya Dub. Alden, Nidora, and Tinidora become frustrated after failed attempts to find Yaya Dub. Meanwhile, Yaya Dub finds a possible escape route from her abductors.
Lola Nidora is extremely concerned about Yaya's prolonged disappearance. In the meantime, Alden is not feeling well. Later, Yaya Dub is able to escape from her captors but does not know where to go and this makes Lola Nidora more anxious. Lola Tinidora assures her sister that she will do anything to help her. The mystery caller continues to send the team on a wild goose chase, causing Nidora to hyperventilate. After not gaining any progress in the search, the sisters take matters on their own hands and go on the hunt. Wearing military vests with "SWAT" imprinted, the sisters call themselves "Sisters With Attitude." They are finally able to locate the room where Yaya was held prisoner but they are too late since Yaya has escaped. Lola remorsefully tells Alden that she prefers the couple to celebrate their weeksary together instead of Yaya being in danger. Alden has prepared a locket with the couple's picture in it as a gift for their 8th weeksary, but that has to wait, as Alden is suddenly abducted.
MOTD:"Love alone can overcome obstacles, however many and mighty it may be!"
A distressed Lola Nidora shows up together with the Rogelios. Her physical and mental condition start to decline as Alden and Yaya Dub are nowhere to be found. The flyers for the Missing Person(s) that they previously distributed are now showing up on different parts of the world, and many are aiding in their search of Alden and Yaya Dub. After escaping, Yaya Dub wanders around, searching and asking for help. On the other hand, Alden is being oppressed by his kidnappers. Meanwhile, two policemen, who had been hired by Lola Nidora to investigate the couple's disappearance, enter the scene. They show Lola Nidora photographs of possible suspects of the abduction. The persons of interest namely, in no particular order, are: Tidora, Tinidora, Frankie, Duhrizz, the pastor who officiated Frankie and Yaya's wedding, The Rogelios, Lolo Franing, the woman who introduced herself as "Isadora," Lola Nidora herself (who denies the accusation), Alden himself (who may have staged the whole thing), and two unknown suspects (one of them introduced as "Dodong", Yaya Dub's father). While she is resting, Yaya Dub is abducted again by the kidnappers.
MOTD:"The pain that you've been feeling can't compare to the joy that's coming." - Romans 8:18
Lola Tidora hurriedly returns from Massachusetts after she finds out what's happening to her family. A weak Lola Nidora enters the scene in a stretcher with paramedics surrounding her. Because of chest pains, Nidora is brought back to the ambulance and rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, at an undisclosed location, Yaya Dub and Alden are blindfolded and shuffled around in separate vehicles. Tidora then receives a call from an informant who gives her a tip of Yaya's whereabouts. Meanwhile at the site, Duhrizz turns out to be the mastermind. She is jealous and angry because Alden prefers Yaya Dub over her. DuhRizz asks Yaya if she wants to see Alden, to which Yaya replies that she does. DuhRizz then grants Yaya's request by removing their blindfolds, but prevents them from getting off their vehicles. Even so, Alden and Yaya Dub are happy, as this is the closest that they have been to see each other. After a few glimpses, Alden and Yaya are blindfolded once again.
DuhRizz decides to play a game on the pair by allowing Yaya Dub and Alden to walk around freely but only under DuhRizz' "guidance." Alden and Yaya, with their hands still tied and eyes blindfolded, try to find each other using their remaining senses, resulting in near misses. Later, Duhrizz orders her henchmen to put Alden back in the van, bringing him to an unknown location. After Alden leaves, Tinidora and Tidora arrive, confronting DuhRizz and saving Yaya Dub in the process. Tidora tells Duhrizz that her grandmother Nidora is worried about her. Tinidora tells DuhRizz to let go of her jealousy and insecurities that may eventually cause her pain and suffering. Seemingly remorseful, DuhRizz apologizes to Yaya and leaves the scene in hysterics. Then, Tinidora and Tidora receive a call informing them about Nidora's condition.
MOTD:"If you have something worth fighting for, then fight for it!"
Note: This episode is divided into two parts, an initial 15-minute skit and a lengthier 30-minute continuation, being interspersed by the "Sugod Bahay" part.
A banquet is held to celebrate Yaya Dub's and Alden's freedom. In the end, DuhRizz orders her men to release Alden from captivity. Tidora receives a text from Duhrizz, who has put herself in a retreat because the latter is feeling regretful and mulling over her wrongdoings. Despite being pale, Nidora is now in a better condition. Although happy for being free, Yaya Dub is not overjoyed because of Alden's absence. She looks for Alden, and eventually sees him on the split-screen monitor. Both Alden and Yaya Dub reminisce the moment they saw each other, though fleeting, and they compliment each other on how they look in person. The episode ends with the winner of the "Bulaga pa More! Dabarkads pa more! Wildcard edition" to be announced.
Both Yaya Dub and Lola Nidora are happy because everything is back to normal. Yaya Dub is also excited that the next day is the second monthsary between her and Alden. Because of Yaya Dub's cheerfulness, Lola Nidora has to remind the actress Maine that they are just acting. Lola Nidora, who is getting a little soft for the couple, also tells Yaya that her love for Alden should be her inspiration for her job. Additionally, Nidora asks the couple forgiveness on behalf of her granddaughter. She then tells Yaya and Alden that the right time for them to meet is near. A crying Duhrizz calls Lola, who reminds her that everyone loves her in spite of what she did. Alden and Yaya promise each other that they'll be happy with the outcome of the contest, whoever the winner will be. It is revealed that Yaya Dub is the victor and Alden is happy for her.
MOTD:"When someone else's happiness is your happiness, that is different."
Lola Nidora receives a call from her Doctor about her condition. Lola Tidora and Tinidora greet Yaya Dub on her 2nd Monthsary with Alden. Yaya Dub gets giddy everytime she sees Alden and tells Alden that she can't forget that day and even the time of their first "meeting." Alden then reads a letter to Yaya, causing her to get emotional. He finally presents Yaya the locket he is supposed to give her last weeksary but couldn't, because of the abduction. Some kids deliver stems of roses for Yaya and a bouquet of flowers for Lola Nidora, while Alden sings "Wish I May". Later, Alden gives her a third surprise: the Prize money that Yaya Dub won from the contest is handed to a past "Sugod Bahay" winner. This fulfills one of the three conditions Lola Nidora gave to the couple before allowing Yaya to perform. Afterwards, Lola Nidora promises the couple that she will give them a gift.
MOTD:"What's bound to happen will find its way." – Alden
Lola Tidora and Tinidora are excited about Nidora's special gift to Alden and Yaya Dub. They even prepare a feast for the gang. Yaya Dub, however, prohibits Lola Nidora from eating the food because the dishes are fatty and are bad for Lola's health. Alden then presents Yaya with lollipops that say "AlDub You". Tidora and Tinidora then propose to have Yaya Dub and Alden play a matching game to test their compatibility. The couple gets most of the answers to match. As promised, Lola Nidora gives the couple the special gift: she is finally allowing them to go on a date, but Lola has a request.
MOTD:"And smiles turn into laughs and laughs turn into kisses and before you know it, the days turn into weeks, and weeks into months. And you'll find yourself forgetting what it was like before they were in your life."
Lola Tidora and Tinidora are excited for the couple's first date. Lola Nidora and Yaya Dub arrive, but Yaya Dub looks angry. Yaya is upset because she is rebuked by her neighbours who tell her that she and Alden are not compatible partners. Lola Nidora advises Yaya to be humble and to pray for her neighbours instead. Yaya Dub's anger subsides when she sees Alden. Both appear to be excited for their first "Saturdate," termed because their date falls on a Saturday. Lola Nidora then reveals her requests: that there will be no touching involved and that Alden must return Yaya home before the show "Eat Bulaga" ends. Later, the sisters teach Yaya proper dating etiquettes and impart make-up tips in preparation for her date. Lola Nidora then asks the Rogelios to chaperone Yaya Dub on her way to the date to make sure everything goes well.
Lola Nidora is nervous about the upcoming date because she fears that the pair might break her trust again and attempt to elope. She rethinks her decision but when she sees the couple being happy and excited, she relents. Nidora reminds Alden of her "No touching" rule and Yaya's curfew. Since Lola Nidora is staying behind, she asks the Rogelios to accompany Yaya on the way to her rendezvous. Nidora has chosen Broadway Centrum as their date's venue because she knows how important the place is to the couple. Lola Nidora tells Yaya that there will be challenges along the way. Upon arrival, Yaya tours the place and is about to go to where Alden is waiting, when Lola Nidora appears on the split-screen monitor.
Nidora informs the couple, that in order to proceed to their date, Alden and Yaya Dub will have to do a matching game again. If their answers correspond to each other, they can advance to the next base until they reach their destination. They pass the test and arrive at a very long dining table, where a cut-out likeness of Nidora stands in the middle. Alden and Yaya sit at opposite ends of the table, where they have difficulty reaching each other. In the middle of their date, the alarm for Nidora's medicine chimes. Yaya panics because she has Lola's medicine in her bag. Nidora tells Yaya to continue her date, but out of loyalty and devotion, Yaya abandons a sad Alden and leaves the premises. Soon after, a sudden loud brake followed by a crashing sound can be heard.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Things are better if you earn them gradually. A fruit that is not ripe for plucking will taste bitter. Fruits taste sweeter if you wait for them at the right time." - Lola Nidora
A depressed Lola Nidora arrives without Yaya Dub. Tinidora is also absent as she is at the embassy trying to sort out her papers for her travel to Europe. The studio panel and Tidora ask Nidora where Yaya is, and upon hearing Yaya's name, Lola Nidora cries hysterically. Lola does this several times until Tidora gets impatient with her sister and pressures her to inform them what really happened to Yaya Dub.
As Nidora is about to tell the story, Yaya appears with a bandage around her head. Yaya reveals that the car she was riding in on Saturday collided with a tricycle, and she hit her head in the process. She reassures everyone that she is otherwise fine by being jubilant and dancing. Alden appears on the split-screen. Having heard about the accident, Alden asks Yaya how she is, and she responds that she is fine as long as he is there. Meanwhile, Nidora tells the couple that since they have complied with her requests, Nidora may allow them a second date and sit at a smaller table. Lola then asks Yaya to open and read her emails. As Yaya is going through them, a voice calls out Nidora's name. Curious about the sound, Nidora and Tidora turn around and find Yaya unconscious. The Rogelios rush Yaya to the hospital.[12]
MOTD:"No one can take the one that is destined for you."
The Broadway commentators and Tidora are still curious about the mysterious voice they heard yesterday. Tinidora has no idea what the conversation is about so Tidora quickly fills her in. A dancing Nidora arrives, but goes hysterical after Tinidora and Alden ask about Yaya. Nidora informs them that Yaya is doing better, but she is at home resting. The cast members speculate whether the woman's voice they heard before belongs to Yaya. Nidora says that she cannot be sure and informs the studio panel that the doctors performed an X-Ray on Yaya and discovered that Yaya's heart is stricken with love for Alden. Yaya Dub then calls Lola Nidora (through Dubsmash) that she is craving for fruits, turon, and a cake. Alden buys the items immediately and asks Lola if he can bring it to Yaya personally. Nidora tells him that the doctors have prohibited Yaya from having visitors so she can rest. Nidora's phone rings again; this time the same mysterious voice can be heard calling Lola's and Alden's name.[12]
A hot-headed Lola Nidora arrives. She is angry because some of her workers, especially the Rogelios, are very disruptive. Nidora is also upset that her head mead Rihanna is soon leaving her employment. Rihanna has just met a British foreigner named Harry, whom she chats with and plans to marry. Lola Nidora tries to prevent Yaya Dub from doing the same. Afterwards, a fully recovered Yaya Dub appears. Yaya thanks Alden for the fruit basket she received. Yaya tells Alden that she also would like some lumpia. She becomes disappointed after Alden cannot procure them, so he asks her forgiveness and promises her that he will bring some for their weeksary tomorrow. Meanwhile, an email arrives for Lola Nidora, and as Lola reads it, she becomes surprised at the message's content. Then, the mysterious voice is again heard saying "AlDub you" to Alden.[12]
Yaya Dub is still upset because Alden hasn't brought her fresh lumpia. Tinidora and Tidora try to cheer her up by bringing other types of lumpia but she doesn't want any of them. Soon, the Riding-in-Tandem arrives and delivers fresh lumpia and Yaya thanks Alden for them. As part of their 10th weeksary, Alden presents Yaya a surprise on the split-screen monitor: cupcakes forming the words "I miss you", "For you I will" and "AlDub you". Lola Nidora also tells the couple that she too has a surprise: she is finally opening the doors of her mansion so Alden can visit them on Saturday. Due to overexcitement, Yaya Dub accidentally blurts out Alden's name.[12]
MOTD:"Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back."
Everyone is bustling around preparing for Alden's visit to Yaya's house the next day. Lola Nidora orders a detailed cleaning of the mansion and even has the place repainted. Meanwhile, Alden asks his fellow Dabarkads for advice on what to bring and how to act during his visit. Later, Lola Nidora discloses that she has three requests from Alden: (1) He and Yaya must be at least one foot away and not to touch each other, (2) Alden must bring chicharon (pork rinds) for Lola, and (3) Alden must sing the song "God Gave Me You" live on stage. If Alden fulfills all Nidora's wishes, she will give the couple another surprise. Again, the same mysterious woman's voice from the past few days can be heard screaming in excitement. Everyone looks to Yaya, but she denies that the voice is hers.
MOTD: (Trans.) "There is no impatience in a person with honest intentions. There is no surrender in a person with a true heartbeat. The love that waits for the right time is the love that will last forever." - Lola Nidora
Lola Nidora and Yaya are making final preparations for this Big Day. Meanwhile at the studio, Alden sings "God Gave Me You" live on stage, dedicating the song to Maine/Yaya. In the middle of his performance, Alden breaks down and cries, causing everyone to become emotional. After the song, the Rogelios provide Alden the address to Lola's residence. Bossing Vic gives Alden his handkerchief before Alden departs.
While Yaya is getting ready, Alden arrives at the Mansion and is welcomed by Tidora and Tinidora. The sisters give him a tour of the place and show him their family pictures. Nidora enters and thanks Alden for the chicharon and the flowers that she received. She then proceeds to point out Yaya's favourite hide-outs when she was a child. Yaya finally comes down from her room and brims with excitement upon seeing Alden who presents her with flowers. Tidora and Tinidora keep teasing the couple and make Alden and Yaya sit on the same sofa, where at one point Tinidora pushes Alden towards Yaya. This makes Lola Nidora nervous and she uses a tape measure to check the distance between Alden and Yaya, to make sure that they are no less than one foot apart.
When they are about to eat, Tinidora suggests doing a game of musical chairs so that Alden and Yaya can sit close together. As they sit down, Tinidora and Tidora say they are not hungry and prepare to leave the dining table, and prod Nidora to do the same, leaving the pair alone. Rihanna enters the dining room and asks to have a photo with the couple, because she is excited for Yaya, who is her best friend. Tinidora and Tidora, who have been spying on the couple, join in briefly. Alone again, the couple comfortably chat and eat until Yaya chokes on her food. Alden hands her a glass of water and Yaya accidentally touches his hand. Lola Nidora returns and tells Alden that it is Siesta time, so Alden decides to leave. Yaya Dub gives Alden a letter and in exchange, he gives Yaya the handkerchief Bossing Vic gave to him earlier. Because Alden has fulfilled all of her wishes, Nidora tells him that he can come back anytime he wants as long as the sisters are there. As Alden is leaving, Yaya yells "This must be love!" Suddenly, Nidora shouts Alden's name in anger.[12]
MOTD: (Not available)
Note: This special episode is divided in 5 parts, running 1 hour – 45 min total.
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"May HIMALA! May Nagsalita! (There's a Miracle! Someone is Speaking!)"
After the couple's date on Saturday, Lola Tidora and Tinidora are worried about Nidora finding out that Yaya Dub had unintentionally held Alden's hand, breaking the "No touch" rule. Rihanna comes and tells them that Nidora is grumpy but she doesn't know why. Nidora scolds Yaya while both are upstairs confined in Lola's room. Tidora and Tinidora then warn Rihanna to be careful about dating someone that she just met after the latter shows them a picture of Harry. Meanwhile, Alden and Yaya exchange sweet nothings until a furious Lola Nidora appears. Thinking that Nidora is mad about the couple's accidental touching, Tidora and Tinidora quickly defend Yaya's and Alden's actions. The couple also apologize to Lola.
Nidora reveals the reason she is angry with Alden, is that the food she painstakingly prepared last Saturday for the Dabarkads became spoiled. Alden had forgotten to bring the food because he was too excited and left the mansion in a hurry. Nidora's anger is compounded by having high blood from eating too much chicharon. Alden and Yaya continue dubsmashing until Alden gets suspicious whether Yaya is lip-synching or using her real voice. Alden tells Yaya to repeat what she said but as Yaya opens her mouth, another sound comes out. Meanwhile, Tinidora receives a mysterious phone call that she doesn't like. After the Kalyeserye, Yaya Dub finally shouts "MaAlden Kita."
MOTD:"The sweetest of all sound is the voice of the woman we love."
Lola Nidora is angry with the Rogelios because there had been an attempted burglary at the mansion. She scolds the Rogelions for not securing the place properly. Nidora is also mad at Rihanna because the head mistress was busy chatting with Yaya last night about Alden, instead of letting Yaya sleep. While everyone else is busy tidying up at the mansion, Tinidora discloses that the call she received yesterday was from her ex Bill, who wants to reconcile with Tinidora. She refuses to do so as Tinidora reminisces the times, mostly bad, that she and Bill had together. Bill also had cheated on Tinidora before and she cannot forgive him. The Lolas remind Alden not to fool around and hurt Yaya's feelings, like what Bill did to Tinidora. While the couple is dubsmashing, Alden hears what seems like Yaya's real voice and asks her to confirm. At first, Yaya denies it but soon mentions Alden's name to everyone's delight. Nidora meanwhile calls Rihanna for an update of the mansion's condition. Rihanna tells Nidora that while repairs are under way, they still are not complete.
Meanwhile, Alden wants to tell Nidora something but is too shy to do so. Despite some encouragement from Yaya, Alden isn't able to tell his secret because Nidora's phone rings.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Love is not a race nor is it a cooperative endeavour. There should only be one winner in one's heart." - Lola Nidora
Note: First appearance of Lola Tinidora's ex-boyfriend, Bill (portrayed by Miguel Faustmann).
Yaya Dub and Alden appear nervous about the declaration they are about to make, but they promise to support each other whatever the outcome. Alden gets interrupted every time he tries to confess and Nidora misinterprets Alden's hesitation as a request for another visit to the mansion. Meanwhile, Bill arrives. Tinidora informs Bill that he is wasting his time trying to win her back as she doesn't love him anymore. Bill tells Tinidora that he is regretful about hurting her and will wait for her no matter what. Alden echoes Bill's sentiments and promises that he will fight for Yaya Dub.
Finally after getting Nidora's attention, Alden admits that even though they have tried their best to follow her request, that he accidentally held Yaya Dub's hand during their date. Nidora gets angry at this revelation but soon regains her composure. She thanks Alden for telling her the truth, but as a consequence, she withdraws her offer of letting the couple go on a real date without interference. Tinidora quickly explains to Nidora that the touching was unintentional, that Alden was just trying to hand Yaya a glass of water because she was choking. Alden also reminds Nidora that it is their 11th Weeksary tomorrow. Considering the couple's honesty, Nidora decides to forgive the two, but still is hesitant to let them alone on a date. Yaya then tells Alden that she has a surprise for him.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Love is not a game. If you play with love, you both lose. Love should be taken seriously. Don't play with your emotions. Go for what is true; fight for what you feel." - Lola Nidora
After Bill's visit, Tinidora says that she is ready to move on and forget about him. Lola Nidora arrives angry because she regrets her decision for not being present during Yaya's date, but admires Alden for being truthful. Yaya Dub then appears with a laptop containing the CCTV footage from Saturday's date and shows it to Nidora. The video clearly reveals that Yaya was the one who touched Alden's hand and not the other way around. Seeing this, Nidora apologizes to Alden and to her sisters for not believing them. Furthermore, she says that it is Yaya, and not Alden, who needs to apologize to her. Soon, the riding-in-tandem arrives at the studio bringing Yaya's surprise for Alden. They are cupcakes that Yaya personally has baked and want to share with him. Meanwhile, Alden sends a letter and bouquet of flowers to Yaya. Later, Yaya Dub surprises Alden by singing songs from the latter's album Wish I May. Lola Nidora then reveals that she has a favour to ask from the EB hosts. She wants to bring Yaya and her sisters over to the studio on Saturday so she can formally introduce Yaya to the rest of the Dabarkads. The studio panel agrees and Tito Sotto promises that Alden will be there as long as all of them attend. Yaya Dub then opens Alden's letter and is surprised by the contents.
MOTD: (Not available).
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"Duet? Sa Tamang Panahon! (Duet? At the Right Time!)"
Yaya Dub looks cheerful today. It seems that she has already read Alden's letter, the contents of which are confidential as per Alden's request. Alden asks if he can sing a duet with Yaya and she responds that it will take place when the time is right. Excited about Yaya's and Lola's visit the next day, Alden prepares a welcoming committee. The Dabarkads asks the Lolas if they have any special requests. Nidora, on behalf of her sisters, desires some famous local dishes like crispy pata and lechon among others. They also do not want a place that is dirty, crowded and doesn't have any water. Nidora also wants glasses of water ready on the table, so things like the accidental touching would not happen again. She indicates that the 1-foot rule is still enforced. Meanwhile, Jimmy is eager to meet Lola Nidora. Tinidora speculates that the main reason Lola wanted to go to Broadway is to see Jimmy, in which Nidora disagrees. Yaya is also excited to see the studio crew, especially Alden. Nidora then makes another special request: she wants TVJ to serenade her and her sisters. Reluctantly, TVJ agrees for the sake of the "Aldub Nation". To everyone's surprise, Yaya Dub sings part of Mandy Moore's "Cry", causing Alden to tear up.
MOTD: (Not available).
Note: TVJ is the comedic trio composed of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. "Aldub Nation" refers to the fandom of Aldub.
Everybody is busy at the Broadway studio preparing for Yaya's and the Lolas' arrival. Even though Yaya had been to the studio before, her stay during those visits were short and limited to specific areas. This time, the Dabarkads want Yaya's visit to be meaningful, so they have prepared a grand celebration for her and the Lolas. The guests finally arrive at the studio but before heading to the banquet, they quickly tour the place. As Yaya and the Lolas enter the main stage, Yaya is formally introduced to the trio of Tito, Vic and Joey, and also to the rest of the Dabarkads. Nidora however spots the table that they have set up for Alden and Yaya and she deems it to be too small. Nidora threatens to leave but TVJ distracts her by granting her previous request and serenades Nidora and her sisters. Nidora tells Yaya that traditionally, men would serenade women to woo them. Men would also go through numerous challenges and obstacles in order to gain a woman's hand, unlike nowadays where there is hardly any courtship.
Speaking of suitors, Alden appears, bringing flowers and dried mangoes with chocolate from Cebu as per Yaya's request. Yaya is happy to see Alden and is ready to go to their table, but Nidora is not so thrilled. Nidora wants to replace the smaller table with a bigger one, but the Dabarkads disapprove; so she makes a deal. If Alden can beat Lola in a game of Rock-paper-scissors, she will let the couple sit at the smaller table, and even shake hands. If not, she gets to replace the smaller table with a bigger one. Alden wins, to everyone's delight, and Yaya sings a duet with Alden after shaking hands with him. While Alden and Yaya are seated, Tinidora and the Dabarkads find ways to push the couple closer to each other when Nidora is not looking. Alden and Yaya appear to be enjoying their time together. Nidora then tells TVJ that she has another request. She wants Yaya and Alden to switch places: Yaya to remain in the studio, and Alden to be with her in the Barangay. TVJ agrees to the idea, when Rihanna calls and tells Nidora that there is an emergency at the Mansion.
MOTD:"No matter how busy you are, spend time with your family. Collect memories, not just pieces of jewelry." - Lola Nidora
Note: This special episode is divided in two parts – running 1-hour total.
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"Palit tayo! Ako sa puso mo, ikaw sa puso ko! (Let's swap! I'm in your heart, you're in my heart !)"
Tinidora recounts the events of last Saturday to Tidora, who is exhausted because she had to walk to the barangay from Cebu after missing her flight. Nidora arrives and informs her sisters that nothing bad had happened at the Mansion and Rihanna just exaggerated on trivial things. Now that he is assigned to the Barangay, Alden arrives and brings Lola Nidora's medicine and an electric fan for her in case she gets hot. Alden is thrilled to see Yaya Dub sitting at the same spot in the studio where he saw her for the first time. Yaya then introduces her new-found best friend, Yaya Luvs to everyone. Nidora reminds the couple that patience is a virtue. After being satisfied with Alden's attentiveness, Nidora reconsiders letting him stay longer in the barangay. Nidora challenges Yaya to play "rock-paper-scissors"; if Lola wins, Yaya Dub will return to the barangay. If Yaya wins, she will let the couple be together at Broadway. Everyone's excitement turns into disappointment when Yaya loses. Now it is up to Nidora to decide who will stay in Broadway and who will be with the Lolas in the barangay.
MOTD: (Trans.) "The wait is what gives sweetness to things that we hope for. Anything that is easily obtained, will be easily forgotten. If things are earned due to hard work, they will be appreciated and preserved, whether in love, work or daily life." - Lola Nidora
Nidora claims she can manage with or without Yaya Dub, but when it is time for her medicine, the Rogelios have forgotten to bring them. Lola Nidora screams Yaya Dub's name in frustration. Suddenly, Yaya Dub appears with the medicine. This answers Nidora's decision after she won against Yaya Dub in a game of Rock-paper-scissors. Yaya is happy to be back in the barangay but misses her new best friend, Yaya Luvs. She also misses Alden, who is away from the studio because of prior commitments. Lola Nidora tells Yaya not to expect Christmas every day. It's not always sunny; there will be rainy days, too. Lola also advises that Yaya must not give all her love to Alden but also leave some for her Lolas. Yaya Luvs and the Lolas try their best to make Yaya smile to no avail but she lightens up when Bae-by Baste serenades her. Meanwhile, Tidora reminds Yaya that she is part of the "Bulaga pa More, Dabarkads pa More" grand finals. With Alden's absence, Yaya can then focus on her performance. Lola Nidora also points out that Yaya and Alden must learn to do other things independently in order for both of them to grow. Meanwhile, Yaya whispers coerces Lola Nidora also to be part of her "Bulaga pa More" performance. In spite of the support from her sisters, Nidora rejects the idea.
MOTD:"Having somewhere to go is Home. Having someone to love is Family. Having both is a blessing."
While Lola Tinidora and Tidora are roasting Yaya Dub's opponents from the contest, Nidora arrives with Yaya Dub. Nidora finally decides not to be a part of the "Bulaga Pa More! Dabarkads Pa More!" grand finals because she believes that it is Yaya's time to shine. With Alden still being absent, Yaya chooses to be happy following Lola Nidora's advice. Nidora tells Yaya that the OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) should be her inspiration because they endure suffering and work hard for their loved ones. In order to build a better future for their children, many OFWs are separated from their families. Later, the riding-in-tandem arrives and delivers a letter to Lola Nidora, who cries upon reading it. She tells Yaya that she is afraid that Yaya may leave her, and Yaya reassures Nidora that she will not do so. After some prodding from her sisters and without divulging all the details, Nidora discloses that it is the right time for Yaya and her mother, Isadora.
MOTD:"No amount of space and time can separate you from the people who are meant to be in your life."
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"12th Weeksary! Walang Iwanan! (No Surrender) Fight! Fight! Fight!"
Nidora is still sad because of the letter she received from Isadora. Meanwhile, Yaya Dub tries to be cheerful even though Alden is not there because he is busy with prior commitments. Because it is Alden's and Yaya's 12th Weeksary, the Lolas prepare a banquet for the occasion. The Riding-in-tandem arrives and delivers bouquets of flowers for Nidora and Yaya, who promise that they will not leave each other no matter what. Nidora then informs Yaya that, after his mall tour in Zamboanga, Alden will fly to Japan the following day. She further tells Yaya that if Alden comes back for her, that he is meant to be Yaya's partner. If Alden does not return to Yaya's side, then there will always be somebody else. Nidora then shows Isadora's letter to Yaya, who then weeps after reading its contents. Isadora writes that she has been waiting for a long time to meet her daughter Divina and is very excited. She wants to start things all over again with Yaya, and feels that now is the right time to do so. Yaya Dub rips the letter up before telling everybody when this meeting will take place. Everyone is affected by the news, while Yaya and Nidora cry leaning on each other. Nidora then tells Yaya that the Lolas will be there for her no matter what. Yaya Dub later promises her Lolas that she will do her best for her "Bulaga Pa More!" performance.
Fearing Isadora's arrival, the Lolas and Yaya put on disguises to prevent Isadora from recognizing them. This has been Nidora's plan all along since she received the letter from Yaya's mother. Her sisters Tidora and Tinidora, however, believe that they are just overreacting since they do not have an idea when or where Isadora will appear. Nidora says that she wants to be prepared just in case Isadora shows up.
Meanwhile, Yaya Dub practices hard for her "Bulaga Pa More!" performance as she gets nervous about her rivals' talents. Her anxiety disappears when she sees Bae-by Baste in disguise and wishing her good luck. Alden is still out-of-town due to other commitments. While Yaya Dub is practicing, a mysterious woman peeks at Yaya Dub from a nearby vehicle but neither she nor the Lolas take notice. Later, Nidora and Tinidora teach Yaya Dub some dance moves while Tidora gives her voice lessons. Nidora then tells Yaya to give MORE (M for Magdasal or Pray, O for Okay, R for Rehearse and E for Enjoy). Nidora then orders the Rogelios to secure the Broadway studio during Yaya's performance the next day and scout for signs of Isadora. Suddenly, a van arrives with a mysterious woman as its passenger.
MOTD: (Trans.) "It is okay to lose, as long as you learn. You are already a winner if you have learned something." - Lola Nidora
Today is the day of the "Bulaga Pa More! Dabarkads Pa More!" grand finals. Before Yaya heads to the studio, the Lolas give her some final advice. The Lolas tell her to focus on her performance and to thank the Lord for the opportunity of finally being able to fulfill her dream. The Lolas also encourage Yaya to have the people that love her to be Yaya's inspiration. Nidora initially questions her decision to let Yaya participate in the competition, but after seeing Yaya's act last time, Nidora becomes proud of her grand-daughter. Nidora further tells Divina, that whether win or lose, it is important that she enjoy her performance and treat it as an experience. After Yaya leaves, Nidora notices that Yaya has left the drum sticks that she will be using for her performance. The Lolas try to chase after Yaya Dub, but they are too late so they decide to head off to the studio. As they exit, the Lolas see a mysterious woman nearby texting someone. The Lolas are able to catch Yaya in time before her act, giving her the drum stricks and wishing her luck. Nidora nervously watches from a corner as Yaya performs. After her performance, Yaya thanks everyone for their support and celebrates with the Lolas. In the middle of their party, the mysterious woman appears again. The woman is apparently outside the building, watching Yaya's performance the entire time. This causes Nidora and Yaya to immediately leave the studio.
MOTD: (Trans.) "There is a time for everything, a time for dreams, a time for love, but family is forever. Family cannot be replaced nor forsaken. You can choose your friends but not your family. Your family is granted to you by God, so we are here for you." - Lola Nidora
The EB Team congratulate Nidora, Yaya Dub, and Alden (who is not present) for receiving the Catholic Social Media Awards last night for promoting proper social and moral values and also for being inspirational role models for the youth.[14] Nidora then tells Yaya how proud she is of her grand-daughter's performance despite not winning the contest. Tinidora arrives without Tidora, who is out-of-town on business, working with some farmers regarding a project. Tinidora gives Yaya a cake and a present, which the latter does not like. Nidora reminds Yaya to appreciate the things that are given to her, so Yaya accepts and thanks Tinidora for the gift. Yaya is still missing Alden who has been away for days but is happy when she sees Bae-by Baste, who reminds her of Alden. Nidora then reveals that for quite some time now, she has been feeling that someone is watching them, and she thinks the day that she fears the most, is arriving. The Mysterious lady appears and takes photos of them. Nidora calls for a medic due to her extreme anxiety, but Tinidora and Yaya promise her and each other that they will confront the mysterious person together. Suddenly, Yaya Dub receives a call and starts to weep as she converses with the caller. Tinidora then takes the phone from Yaya and talks to the caller, who turns out to be Isadora.
MOTD: (Not available)
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"Disguise Pa More More More! (More and More Disguises)"
To prevent Isadora from taking Yaya Dub from her and her sisters, Nidora makes them all wear disguises to camouflage their appearance. While Nidora disguises herself as a Victorian lady, Yaya and Tinidora masquerade as each other, and copy each other's mannerisms. Meanwhile, Isadora calls Nidora, telling her that she knows everything that they are doing despite their deception. Nidora then reveals Isadora's dark history; that Isadora was a spoiled brat who was addicted to drugs and was a rebellious daughter and sister, causing problems for their mother. Nidora then tells Yaya that she wants Divina to go to their hometown in Cebu for a while to be with Nidora's aunt Bebeng. Though it is painful for Nidora, she thinks that this is the only possible way to protect Yaya from Isadora. As she is being taken away to a van, Yaya runs away from her Lolas.
MOTD: (Trans.) "The family is cared for and protected." - Lola Nidora
Lola Tinidora and Nidora continue their subterfuge and disguise as Yaya Dub. Nidora also brings several other girls dressed like Yaya as a diversion so that Isadora would not be able to recognize her own daughter. Tinidora reassures a hysterical Nidora that her worries are unfounded. Later, Divina arrives, all packed and ready to go. Yaya only ran away from the Lolas to get her luggage ready, and not being rebellious as they first had thought. Nidora then tells Yaya that their Tiya Bebeng may be strict but only in principle. Their aunt had taken care of the triplets before and Nidora assures Yaya that she will be in good hands. Nidora clarifies that she's not taking Yaya away from her mother, and will eventually let them see each other. Nidora just wants to be sure of Isadora's plans before the meeting takes place. The Lolas are sad about Yaya leaving, as Nidora and Yaya have been together for a long time. Tinidora then advises Yaya to pray every day. As Yaya departs, Alden, who is back from his out-of-town activities, rushes to Yaya and bids her farewell. Nidora then tells both that just because they are apart, does not mean that they cannot feel each other. Nidora tells Alden that Yaya has gotten the chance to grow while he is away, and now that it is Divina's turn to leave, he too must learn to be strong. Alden then apologizes to Yaya for not telling her that he was going away for a while and that he will wait for the right time. Suddenly, some of the Rogelios arrive at the scene with the appearance of being beaten.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Sometimes there are things that you wish you can hold, but they do not fit in your hands. Whatever you cannot hold in your hands, hold it with your heart. Even if you are far away from each other, nothing will change. Your eyes will meet and speak. Just close your eyes and you will feel each other's heart." – Lola Nidora
MOTD: (Trans.) "Love is not selfish. Not every day is filled with romantic excitement. But whatever happens, hopefully you will see the reason why things are happening to you. You cannot divide your heart or your body. There is a time for everything." – Lola Nidora
The battered Rogelios explain to Nidora that they were swarmed after trying to protect a woman from being harassed. Nidora is proud of her bodyguards after hearing this, but refuses their request for a vacation. Nidora wants the Rogelios to protect her and prevent Isadora from getting close to her daughter, Yaya Dub. Tinidora is very happy that they can finally ditch their disguises after Yaya left for the province. Even though the Lolas still Divina, they are relieved because they know that she will be safe. Suddenly, a vehicle arrives at the scene. Thinking that it is Isadora, Nidora panics. To her relief, Alden gets out from the van and gives roses to the Lolas. Alden wants to celebrate the couple's Weeksary with the Lolas even though Yaya is not there. Nidora promises Alden that she will allow him to date Yaya and tells Alden to play a game of rock- paper-scissors with her. If Alden wins, Nidora will have a surprise for the couple; but if Lola wins, she wants a favour from him. Alden wins and as promised, Nidora shows him a blue folder that she will open once Yaya returns from the province. Nidora then receives a call from Yaya and lets the couple talk to each other.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Do not let go as the right time is near." – Lola Nidora
In Yaya's absence, Alden tries to entertain the Lolas with his dubsmashing and dancing. The Lolas are impressed and greet Alden for his Third Monthsary with Yaya. Nidora informs them that Yaya is doing fine with their Tita Bebeng, who is the sister of the Lolas' mother. Everybody then reminds Nidora about the surprise that she had promised last time. Nidora responds that she will open the contents of the blue folder as long as both Alden and Yaya Dub are present, even if it is on the monitor. Yaya then calls Nidora telling her that she is with Tita Bebeng at the market and is busy. After some prodding, Nidora gives some clues as to what the folder contains. Many guess that the present is "Tamang Panahon" (The Right Time). She tells Alden to be patient and that the reward is worthy to be given to him as he has stepped up to every challenge that was thrown at him. Yaya Dub then finally calls Lola again after she has finished with her errand. Nidora lets Alden and Yaya converse when their call is cut short after someone takes the phone away from Yaya. Suddenly, Isadora calls Nidora and tells her that she is coming.
Nidora is annoyed that Tinidora keeps asking her about Isadora, but becomes relieved when she finally sees Yaya, who has returned from the province. Yaya Dub says she misses the Lolas and also Alden, whom she has not seen for almost two weeks. Nidora praises Alden and Yaya for enduring the many difficulties that they have encountered. Nidora is happy with her restrictions on the pair in the beginning as they have become stronger as a couple because of them. Nidora also reminds Yaya and Alden that she will always be there to support them.
Now that both Alden and Yaya are there, Nidora hands them their present: a cupcake with the words "Tamang Panahon." Nidora announces that the right time has arrived and it will take place a week from now. She reassures them that she will not be a hindrance as long as they don't break her trust. Nidora then invites everyone to the Philippine Arena, where "The Right Time" will take place. Nidora furthermore says that, in "Bayanihan" spirit, the proceeds of this event will go the construction of libraries in select schools across the country. Suddenly, Isadora arrives. Nidora, though anxious, allows Divina to finally meet her mother. Isadora then corrects her sisters, the Lolas, that she is not Divina's mother, but her biological grandmother. Isadora then tells Nidora that she is back for a reason.
MOTD: (Not available)
Note: First appearance of Isadora Palais, portrayed by Paolo Ballesteros.
Everyone is excited for the upcoming event at the Philippine Arena. Nidora is less than thrilled though about the arrival of Isadora. Yaya Dub then promises Lola Nidora that she will not leave the grandmother that Yaya has come to recognize as her own. For her part, Nidora notices that Isadora has changed. Isadora used to be rebellious and have bad temper tantrums. Speaking of whom, Isadora appears and confesses that she is the true grandmother of Yaya Dub but did not fulfill her familial duties. Isadora also reveals that Yaya Dub's real mother is her daughter Ursula, who died at the tender age of 18 while giving birth to Divina. Isadora also explains that Nidora is strict to Yaya because she doesn't want Yaya to be like Ursula, who was very aggressive and impulsive when she hastily fell in love with Dodong, a gardener in the Zobeyala household. Dodong was equally as reckless and a trouble maker. He gambled irresponsibly and had many bad habits so Isadora decided to expel him after finding out about Ursula's pregnancy. To prevent any scandal as Ursula was unmarried, Isadora decided to take Divina as her own daughter.
But as Divina was growing up, her father would return to the mansion in the hopes of getting custody of his daughter. In order to prevent Dodong from taking Divina, the family would tell Dodong that Divina is not his daughter, but rather a maid at the mansion. Shortly thereafter, Nidora reveals that Isadora left Yaya Dub in the care of Nidora after finding out that Isadora herself is not part of the Zobeyala family. Isadora learned that she was adopted by the Zobeyalas after their former stewardess became pregnant. This truth plus her daughter's unfortunate circumstances were too much for Isadora to handle and she ran away. Furthermore, Isadora discloses that Yaya Dub's real grandfather is Antonio Palais, the father of Ursula. Antonio was a fence painter who used to work for the Zobeyala family. Despite all of this revelation, Nidora reassures Yaya Dub that it doesn't matter to her if they're not related by blood as she still considers Divina as a real granddaughter. Isadora returns because she wants Yaya to know the truth about herself before the scheduled "Tamang Panahon" with Alden takes place. Isadora also asks Alden to take care of Divina.
MOTD:"The best relationship is when you two can act like lovers and bestfriends."
Lola Tinidora is upset with the Quandos because they could not find any tickets for the upcoming "Tamang Panahon" event as they are sold out. Meanwhile, Nidora arrives with her Rogelios but without Yaya Dub, who is out with her grandmother Isadora so they can catch up and have some bonding time. Alden arrives looking for Yaya. He is initially not so happy but becomes excited when Nidora mentions the "Tamang Panahon" event. Nidora then reminds everyone not to rush things, but instead to be grateful of what they have, as everything has its right time. Nidora then tries to contact Yaya to see how she is doing, but Yaya does not answer her phone. Meanwhile, after a week's absence, Lola Tidora returns from her business trip. Finally, Nidora is able to reach Yaya Dub, but the latter can be heard crying and tells Nidora that she cannot take it anymore.
MOTD: (Not available)
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"3 Days To Go Para sa Tamang Panahon. (3 Days To Go to "At the Right Time")"
There are a few days left before the big event. Tinidora and Tidora are practicing their dance routine for the occasion. Nidora appears with another blue folder and tells everyone that in it, is another surprise that she will reveal during the "Tamang Panahon" show. Alden asks Nidora where Yaya Dub is, and what happened with the call she received from Yaya. Nidora says that Yaya is doing fine and is at church. Yaya is just sad because her grandmother Isadora is leaving. Yaya soon arrives, to Alden's delight. Meanwhile, someone calls Nidora's phone. The person on the other line does not speak, causing Nidora to get nervous. Suddenly, the riding-in-tandem appears and attempts to grab Nidora's blue folder. The triplets try to chase them, while Nidora asks them the whereabouts of her Secret Diary.
In celebration of their 14th weeksary, Alden gives Yaya Dub roses. Meanwhile, Nidora reprimands Tinidora and Tidora for their revealing outfits and abundant make-up, and tells Yaya Dub not to emulate her sisters. Although her restrictions are being lifted for the upcoming event, Nidora reminds Yaya Dub that she must be conservative in accordance to being a proper Filipina and observe the traditional customs of Filipino courtship. A mysterious caller contacts Nidora and demands 55 million pesos as ransom for the Secret Diary and threatens to ruin the "Tamang Panahon" event.
There is one more day to go before the Sa Tamang Panahon benefit concert. Everybody is excited except Lola Nidora, who is anxious that the mysterious caller will show up, prompting her to file a police report.
Almost 55,000 people flock to the Philippine Arena to witness the "Sa Tamang Panahon" event. The show starts with the Lolas performing a variety of dance routines. Nidora reveals her second surprise: that there will be no commercial interruptions for the sake of the concert goers and people live-streaming from abroad. Furthermore, she will also allow Alden and Yaya Dub to hold hands during the event and there will be no more restrictions as long as they trust and love each other. Nidora and her sisters proceed to reminisce the times when they were young while Alden makes his way to the venue. Nidora relates her past relationships with other men, and in particular, Anselmo, whom she had dearly loved but her mother did not approve. In the end, Nidora met and married Miguel de Explorer, who had succeeded in winning her mother over. They have two children, Teodoro (DuhRizz's father) and Dorita (Dora's mother). Suddenly, DuhRizz arrives and tells everybody that she really loves Alden but hates Yaya Dub. Nidora tells her granddaughter that she can still find true love regardless of her social or educational background and physical appearance. DuhRizz then apologizes to everyone for the problems that she has caused and leaves. Yaya Dub enters and performs alongside Bae-by Baste and Yaya Luvs.
Alden finally arrives at the arena with two boxes, one filled with flowers, while the other's contents are not yet known. He walks slowly to meet Yaya Dub as Nidora proceeds to deliver her litany about true love that can wait for the right time. She then proclaims that this is the right time for the couple. Both Alden and Yaya Dub exchange endearing messages and sing "God Gave Me You," when in mid-song, Alden hugs Yaya tightly. As the couple readies for their first dance together, Alden opens the second box, and finally puts Divina's missing slipper on her foot. Performances from Alden, Frankie Arenolli, and other guests follow. The show almost ends when Tidora notices that Nidora is missing. It turns out that Nidora and the Rogelios are at the arena's parking lot, fighting off the Riding-in-Tandem who has come to ruin the occasion. Before the riders flee, Nidora snatches her Secret Diary from one of them.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Everything in life needs to be endured. Everything needs effort. Everything needs perseverance. Things that are rushed will bear no result." - Lola Nidora
Everyone is still reeling from the excitement of the "Tamang Panahon" event, especially Yaya Dub who admits that she did not sleep because of it. Alden and Yaya convey that their prayers have been answered when they found each other. Later, Nidora arrives with the Secret Diary and it contains a letter from the triplet's mother. The letter recounts that their mother, while strolling in the Champs-Élysées in 1938, received a prediction from an old woman. The lady told Nidora's mother that she will have three daughters and will adopt a girl whose daughter will play a big part in their lives. This little girl will go through challenges in love so she will need to watch out for a man who is tall, has white complexion, and has dimples. Furthermore, the old woman prophesied that on Halloween, October 31, 2015, there is a house that her three daughters, together with the little girl and the dimpled-man, need to find to understand the meaning of true love.
MOTD: (Not available)
Note: Vic Sotto's son, Vico, guest stars in this episode.
Lola Nidora and Yaya Dub are not happy when they find out that some pages from the Secret Diary have gone missing. They try to read for further clues regarding the house that the old lady had mentioned. It is revealed that there is a key to this particular house hidden inside the mansion where they are currently living. Tidora meanwhile finds one of the missing pages where it says that the special girl will be lucky in love, but she must be cautious because many will be envious of her good fortune and will try to destroy any semblance of true love. Because of this, the old lady advised Nidora's mother to hide the key in a special place, like a spot they would frequently visit, but constantly forget, so when the right time comes, they can use this key to enter the house and retrieve a box containing the symbol of eternal love. Upon further reading the diary, Nidora realizes that the key is hidden inside a flowerpot in the garden, but she has instructed Rihanna earlier to dispose of all flowerpots at the mansion to prevent the spread of dengue outbreak.
Lola Nidora, Yaya Dub and the Rogelios arrive looking ragged after scouring the city's garbage trucks for any signs of the flowerpot that Rihanna had thrown out upon Nidora's instructions. Alden tells Yaya that he cherishes her no matter how dirty she looks. Alden volunteers to help and comes back later, looking equally as shabby and unkempt. He brings with him several flower vases that he could find from the dump sites he visited. While Alden rummages through the flower pots, Nidora reads from the diary about the house. The sisters realize that, from its description, the house referred to in the diary is that of their grandmother's. Alden soon finds a key in one of the vases, and Nidora confirms that it is indeed the key they are searching for, but the only problem is that they do not know where their grandmother's house is situated.
MOTD:"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same."
As the Lolas endeavour to remember where their grandmother's house used to be, a riding-in-tandem appears and tries to snatch Nidora's diary. The Rogelios and Yaya attempt to corner the riders when one of them alights and tries to fight. It turns out to be Alden who plans to celebrate his 15th weeksary with Yaya Dub in person. Nidora scours through the pages of the diary to look for further clues about her grandmother's residence when she seizes a photo of their Grandmother. She turns over to the back of the photograph and finds the written address of the house.
MOTD: (Trans.) "Be friends, so you can be stronger lovers." – Lola Nidora.
Now that the prophecy is drawing near, Yaya Dub admits that she had a fearful dream the previous night that an old woman was looking at her and invited Yaya to an old house. In that house is a jewellery box situated in front of a large mirror. Yaya's fear dissipates upon seeing Alden. According to Lola Nidora, they must bring objects to counteract the mysterious beings purportedly residing inside their grandmother's house. They must retrieve that box at any cost as the item inside is the symbol of eternal love.
MOTD: (Trans.) "It's time to face the first step towards everlasting love."
Nidora looks for Alden as he needs to be there at the house to retrieve the box of jewellery. According to the Secret Diary, the person who is close to the special girl's heart must be present. The Lolas and the lovebirds finally find the house of the triplets' grandmother and enter the decrepit structure. Lights turn on and off suddenly and voices telling them to go away can be heard. Despite the eerie sights and sounds, the group is able to locate the box of jewellery. Alden opens the box to find a ring and presents it to Yaya Dub. In the box is also a letter, which reads:
MOTD: (Trans.) "Whoever finds this again, have the right to give it to the person who can make your heart beat, to the person who you want to be with forever, to the person who you want to offer a love so pure and so everlasting. Even if this is not on the hands of your most beloved, even in times of doubt, the ring must be worn to remind yourself that there is really a love that is true, and each trial will reinforce it."
Lola Nidora thinks that Yaya Dub is possessed by the spirits in Lola's house, but Yaya Dub is just over-excited over finding the ring. Because it is All Souls' Day, Yaya Dub pays respect to her late mother, and prays for her soul. Lola Nidora receives a call from an unknown person but she could not hear the person on the other line because of poor signal.
MOTD:"Even though you are one day further from the last you saw them, you are one day closer to the next time you will."
Yaya Dub is not in a good mood after all of her social media accounts have been hacked. (In reality, Maine's accounts were accessed by Anonymous Philippines.)[15] Alden tries to cheer up Yaya with his dubsmash and silly jokes, and at one point, dressing up as Lola Nidora and imitating her.
MOTD: (Trans.) "We must learn to respect everyone's private property." – Lola Nidora
The Lolas received a letter from Tiya Kakang, the messenger of Tiya Bebeng. In the letter, Tiya Bebeng reminded the lolas of several rules to follow during her pending visit. While ruminating about Tiya Bebeng's rules, Alden and Yaya Dub imitated Lola Nidora through Dubsmash.
Note: Kalye's Angels performed as Jessie J (Lola Nidora), Ariana Grande (Lola Tidora) and Nicki Minaj (Lola Tinidora), before proceeding to AlDub's performance.
The sisters are busy preparing themselves for lunch with Donya Babah. The three go to Babah's mansion while Yaya is still waiting for Alden. In the middle of the conversation the four hear a car accident. Babah panics, thinking it was Alden. Later, Alden comes in without an injury saying their van accidentally stepped a hammer.[clarification needed] During their lunch Babah began to give gifts to Nidora and Tidora. After that Alden and Yaya show displays of affection[clarification needed] while Cindy appears angry at them. Yaya begins to leave, but Alden stops her and they return to lunch. Babah later announces that Alden is going to marry Cindy, but Alden resists that proclamation. Nidora tells Babah that love cannot be forced, and Alden and Yaya run away from the mansion together.
Note #2: This episode marks the return of Jose Manalo, playing the returning Frankie Arenolli instead of Lola Tinidora. This would somehow develop an unexpected and unlikely tandem of Frankie and Cindy when he meets Cindy for the first time.
After reading Yaya Dub's letter and some pep talk, including chewing leaves, Lola Babah whisks her away to the studio. Frankie Arenolli lost his car. Lola Nidora and Tidora went to Lola Babah's mansion, where Cindy prepares for her wedding. But suffers an accident when she fell the stairs. While Bae Alden and Yaya Dub met, hugged and (cliffhangered) kissed.
Rihanna and Yaya Dub went to Tinidora and Tidora about Lola Nidora's condition. Yaya Dub says that Nidora is actually fine and she is resting. Suddenly, Dra. Dora returns to visit her grandaunts and for short vacation. Doktora also heard about her ailing grandmother so she provides them a medicine to cure her grandmother.
Note: Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros and Jose Manalo (JoWaPao trio) as Lolas Nidora, Tidora and Tinidora respectively are not present on this episode. This also marks the return of Alina Bogdanova's character Cindy and Yaya Gasgas (which is voiced by Alden as a pinch-hitter).[clarification needed] The hashtag was derived from the song "Pagbangon" by Julie Anne San Jose, which recently have a friendship agreement with Maine Mendoza during her guesting in Sunday PinaSaya last December 13.[16]
Note: The Sugod Bahay portion of Juan For All, All For Juan in this episode is only held at the Broadway Studio instead of any barangay, in which the latter was actually cancelled due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Nona, by picking a winner from the audience.
Teodoro "Dodong" Smash/Daddy Dod (Vic Sotto) finally reunites with his daughter Yaya Dub and meets Alden. Also Dodong shows the picture of him and his second wife to his daughter, much to her dismay.
Note: Dodong's second wife would later be revealed as Caitlyn "Dudang" Smash. Allan K would later appear to portray as Caitlyn/Dudang almost three months later.
The Lolas are selling their clothes via garage sale, with free dance from Lola Tinidora. Meanwhile, Lola Tidora is offering her make-up and hairstyle services, with free voice lessons. They need to sell their items for a living.
Lola Tinidora is selling barbecues while Tidora is servicing the girls for manicure and pedicure. Their income is a bit low, they have no customers for now. Here comes Lola Nidora being carried by Rogelio, and Yaya Dub who looks haggard but simply beautiful. Nidora is selling sampaguita in the church while Yaya is singing and dubsmashing christmas carol. Nidora's friend Tita Geleen (Geleen Eugenio) teaches the de Explorer sisters and Yaya Dub the dance steps for the upcoming Christmas Caroling Competition. Later, Geleen and Tinidora, marking their facial similarities, have their dance showdown together.
Lola Nidora, Lola Tinidora, Yaya Dub and Alden visits the first completed AlDub Library as a celebration for AlDub's 27th weeksary and as a surprise gift for the Lolas and the AlDubNation.
Lola Nidora narrates the story from her secret diary about her past romance with Anselmo (Alden Richards) and her mother Doña Ariana's (Paolo Ballesteros) strictness towards the young Nidora (Maine Mendoza) during the post-war 1945.
Note: The scenes of Donya Ariana and Beyonce/Yaya Mot turns from black and white into colored in the Broadway, making it like they're going into the present time to find Nidora of 1945. Ariana is able to interact with the Dabarkads and AlDub despite she was from the past in this episode.
The Lolas are having their special duet performances with Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros, known as JoWaPao trio, in Just Duet segment. Suddenly, Anselmo finally arrives at the Broadway to finally reunite with Nidora. Although Anselmo has his family already, he and Nidora have their boojie dance along with Alden and Yaya Dub..
Note:Eddie Gutierrez plays the present-time Anselmo in this episode. JoWaPao's performance in split-screen are actually video recorded while Nidora, Tidora and Tinidora (obviously played by Bayola, Ballesteros and Manalo respectively) are performed live at the same time.
Alden and Yaya Dub will go to Italy today. Nidora puts her clothes in the luggage and repairs to visit Italy. They finally got to Broadway Centrum, and say goodbye for AlDub and will return next month. Nidora, Tinidora and the Rogelios remained stay in the Philippines.
Nidora and Tinidora along with Yaya Glo are seeing the photos and videos of AlDub. They went to Oman and after they got here they're finally reach to Italy for the upcoming film, "Imagine You and Me."
This episode commemorates the first anniversary of the super couple Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. At the end of the show, Lola Nidora is unexpectedly kidnapped by unknown abductors.
NOTE: This is the first time that AlDub's respective lolas, De Explorer sisters (Nidora, Tidora and Tinidora) and Lola Babah are all together in this episode.
This is the final episode of KalyeSerye on television.
Year-end specials
Year-end specials for 2015
This five-part special took a trip back to the memorable episodes of the series with Manalo, Bayola and Ballesteros as the three Lolas albeit in a capacity as interviewers to common people and not in the continuity of the series' storyline. Also some of the EB Dabarkads hosts take part in this special.
Locations of barangays inside and nearby Metro Manila where the Kalyeserye episodes have been shot. Broadway Centrum, the location of the Eat Bulaga! studios, is marked blue.
Notes
^The quotes are usually found at the end of the episode, sometimes in the beginning, and sometimes on the caption of the corresponding video post on Eat Bulaga's Official Facebook page.
^ abMessages that are translated from Filipino will be indicated with (trans.); unless otherwise noted, all quotes are written or reproduced by Eat Bulaga scriptwriters. Lines that are spoken by a character during the episode will be noted with the character's name. Motto of the Day or "MOTD" starts at Day 8.
