A Clash of Supernatural Powers on ‘I Survived’

Samara was born to a family of “healers.” Her supernatural ability and expertise in paranormal things made her a frequent resource person on TV and radio. But while these traits brought her popularity, these also put her life in danger.

This Thursday (Oct 28) on “I Survived,” Samara will share her horrifying experience with dark magic.

A stranger took special interest on her when she was a guest in a DZMM program. The stranger wanted to meet her, and she agreed. When they finally met, the stranger told her that he and his fellows are “mambabarangs.” Instead of showing fear, Samara challenged them to a fight.

With the arrogance that she showed, the mambabarang punished her. She suffered itch all over her body that later degenerated into severe skin problems.

Witness the fight between a healer and a “mambabarang” with Ces Drilon on “I Survived” this Thursday (October 28) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

A Dead Man Comes Back to Life on ‘I Survived’

Twice he almost died and twice he survived in a miraculous way.

This is the story of welder Apolo de Mesa. In 1968, he fell from a height of 50 feet while working on a site. Aside from wounds on his scalp, he was unbelievably declared safe from harm.

But his misfortune didn’t end there. Four years after his accident, he fell again, 90 feet down just before he could strap his safety belt.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but the vehicle used to take him there would stop from time to time due to engine failure. By the time they got to the hospital, he was declared dead and the doctor ordered for his body to be sent to the morgue.

His wife, however, saw his eyes move and upon checking again, they heard a pulse.

Can a dead man really come back to life? Don’t miss the incredible survival story of Apolo with Ces Drilon-Oreña on “I Survived,” this Thursday (Oct 21) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Jose Lacaba recollects his Martial Law experience on ‘I Survived’

As a journalist during the Martial Law Era, Jose Lacaba was torn between merely covering events as they happen and getting involved in the movement for change.

Lacaba chose the more dangerous road, was arrested and detained in 1974, and was honed into a gem in the time of revolution.

For two years that he was detained, he suffered various horrific forms of tortures from the agents of the police and the military, all in an effort to extract incriminating information about his perceived “comrades.”

Follow his story of political awakening as he relives his experiences during a dark time for democracy in the country with Ces Oreña-Drilon on “I Survived” this Thursday (Sep 23), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

A Circus Act Gone Wrong on ‘I Survived’

Elona was born into a family of circus performers – from her ancestors down to her parents circus performance has been their source of livelihood. It was but natural then for Elona to be exposed early to such work and she has easily embraced circus life as her childhood playground.

But what started out as mere part of her playtime soon evolved into a source of livelihood for Elona as well. She stopped attending school after finishing second year high school and became a full-time circus performer/acrobat/contortionist. Her specialty was crossing a wire from end to end.

She has always been aware that her chosen line of work comes with many hazards, yet it never occurred to her that her source of livelihood could one day bring her in the brink of death.

Last July 2010, Elona got involved in a critical and heart-stopping accident while rehearsing their famous stunt of crossing a wire placed 20 feet high. Elona was set to cross to the other end of the wire while riding a bicycle when a co-performer lost her balance and fell off. Elona lost control and she too fell down hard to the ground.

What happened to Elona after the precarious fall from a 20-feet high wire? How did she manage to betray death? Did she still remain true to the mantra of her chosen ‘profession’ – that “the show must go on?”

Watch the action-filled world of Elona as it rolls on “I Survived” this Thursday (Sep 9) with Ces Oreña-Drilon after Bandila on ABS-CBN.

Killer Landslide on ‘I Survived’

Genesis Redoloza was a simple man with a simple dream. He was preparing to marry his girlfriend Sandra who is carrying his child.

But his perfect world was shaken when a massive landslide buried his entire village in St. Bernard, Leyte and killed more than a thousand of its residents, including his pregnant love.

He could remember well how he lost hold of his girlfriend’s hand while fighting his way through the soil, mud, and rocks that were coming at them.

Witness the amazing story of Genesis, who mustered all hope and courage to live through his loss and his tragic experience this Thursday (September 2) on “I Survived,” with Ces Orena-Drilon after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

A Chef with No Hands on ‘I Survived’

A chef with no hands on “I Survived”

Baking is a craft usually done with two hands but for Chef Maricel, she can do it with none.

Maricel was only 11 years old when she and her uncle were attacked by men after a land dispute with a neighbor. She was stabbed 25 times in different parts of her body and her hands were chopped off.

Due to the trauma and the pain of the experience, Maricel lost her will to pursue her dream to become a singer.

Still, despite living with a permanent disability, she persevered and finished her study and is now a pastry chef in a high-end hotel in Makati.

Without hands to use to hold or create, how was she able to shape a bright future for herself? Catch Chef Maricel’s story this Thursday (August 26) on “I Survived” with Ces Oreña Drilon, right after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

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Tragic Ozone Disco Fire Remembered on ‘I Survived’

It has been 14 years when Rhen Galang overcame an inferno as one of the survivors of the Ozone Disco tragedy, the worst incident of fire in Philippine history.

He was having the time of his life that time with friends and family when a fire erupted in the bar, causing chaos and panic.

He had a chance to escape but he returned again to look for his loved ones. The fire and fumes would then make him collapse to the floor. He could feel people walk over him while his skin began to burn.

How did he survive this ordeal which killed 162 people? How did he fight to heal the physical and emotional wounds that the Ozone Disco tragedy brought to him and his family?

Witness how Rhen picked up the pieces after seeing his dreams turn to ashes on “I Survived” with Ces Oreña-Drilon this Thursday (August 19) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Rizal Day Bombing Survivor Remembers Grim Experience

What started out as a very ordinary December 30 for Joel Atienza turned out to be a life-changing day when he found himself one of the victims of the infamous Rizal Day Bombing in the year 2000.

Atienza was aboard an LRT train approaching the Blumentritt station when a bomb exploded. The explosion, which was one of five bombings in Metro Manila within that day, instantly killed two passengers and shattered not only Atienza’s feet but also his dreams.

He was supposed to ask for the hand of her girlfriend from her parents on New Year’s Day. He dreamt of starting a family in 2001. Suddenly, all of these plans seemed gone.

Joel was initially angry, frustrated and hopeless. He even thought that dying was the better alternative for him that time. But as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Filipinos no matter what odds they face, he managed to recover his bearings and appreciate anew the beauty life has to offer, in spite of the physical limitations he had to contend with as a result of the bombing.

Watch Joel’s complete story on “I Survived” anchored by Ces Oreña Drilon this Thursday (July 29), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

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