Stories for the Soul

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Stories for the Soul
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Genre Drama
Presented by Manny Pacquiao
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes17
Production
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseOctober 29, 2017 (2017-10-29) 
June 30, 2019 (2019-06-30)

Stories for the Soul is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Manny Pacquiao, it premiered on October 29, 2017 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on June 30, 2019 with a total of 17 episodes.

Contents

Premise

The show features stories inspired by characters and stories from the Bible. [1]

Episodes

Manny Pacquiao served as the host. Sarangani Lone District Representative Manny Pacquiao (cropped).jpg
Manny Pacquiao served as the host.
Episodes of Stories for the Soul
No.TitleOriginal air dateCastRef.
1"Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan?"October 29, 2017 Mike Tan, Andrea Torres, Koreen Medina, Shamaine Buencamino, Ranty Portento [2]
2"Santa Makasalanan"November 26, 2017 Jennylyn Mercado, Julio Diaz, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jacob Briz, Sarah Gil, Eddie Ngo [3]
3"Alibughang Anak"December 24, 2017 Jeric Gonzales, Martin del Rosario, Juan Rodrigo [4]
4"Kasama Mo ang Diyos"January 28, 2018 Benjamin Alves, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Elle Ramirez, Toby Alejar, Catherine Rem [5]
5"Rehas"February 25, 2018 Paolo Contis, Rodjun Cruz, Leanne Bautista, Zofia Edozma [6]
6"Private Zoo"April 1, 2018 Rocco Nacino, Nicole Kim Donesa, Ping Medina, Crispin Pineda [7]
7"Beauty Queen"April 29, 2018 Max Collins, Lucho Ayala, Maricar de Mesa, Ces Aldaba [8]
8"Tinig ng Pananalig"May 27, 2018 Gabby Eigenmann, Valerie Concepcion, Yasser Marta, Jojo Alejar, Caprice Cayetano [9]
9"Maghihintay ang Walang Hanggan"June 24, 2018 Sheena Halili, Diana Zubiri, Wendell Ramos, Rolando Innocencio, Irene Celebre [10]
10"Sa Aking Mga Kamay"July 29, 2018 Ervic Vijandre, Kim Domingo, Irma Adlawan, Allan Paule, Dominic Roco [11]
11"The Better Sister"August 26, 2018 Kris Bernal, Thea Tolentino, Mikoy Morales, Bryce Eusebio, Gigi Locsin [12]
12"Tenement"September 30, 2018 Neil Ryan Sese, Ana Roces, Pauline Mendoza, Will Ashley, Rob Moya [13]
13"Ang Proyekto"October 28, 2018 Gardo Versoza, Lovely Rivero, Paul Salas, Jay Arcilla, Archi Adamos [14]
14"Bespren"March 31, 2019 Angel Guardian, Jake Vargas, Dave Bornea, Mikoy Morales, Yasser Marta, Karlo Duterte, Kevin Sagra, Michael Angelo Lobrin [15]
15"Inang 'Di Patitinag"April 28, 2019 Lotlot de Leon, Jak Roberto, Migo Adecer, Emilio Garcia, Cheska Diaz [16]
16"Bad Sam"May 26, 2019 Jeric Gonzales, Rita Daniela, Lilet, Phytos Ramirez, Tom Olivar [17]
17"Uhaw ng Tubig"June 30, 2019 Diana Zubiri, Marco Alcaraz, Elijah Alejo, Kelvin Miranda [18]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Stories for the Soul earned a 2.4% rating. [19]

Accolades

Accolades received by Stories for the Soul
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2019Anak TV Seal AwardsStories for the SoulWon [20]

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