Theo Gaspar

Miguel visits his grandmother to pick up stuff that are stored in his estranged father's room.

Welcome to Tara Ponyente, the biggest, brightest, and most exciting presidential competition in the country! Four candidates will step into the spotlight and battle it out through talent, debate, and one final showdown, all in the hopes of becoming the next leader of Ponyente. But with three judges bringing their own standards to the table, is this really a competition about leadership? Or is it all about who looks the part, who has the biggest following, and who knows how to win over the crowd? As the competition unfolds, one young viewer begins to wonder: what does it really take to choose the person who gets to lead a country? Packed with music, comedy, and a whole lot of drama, Tara Ponyente takes a playful look at elections, voters, and the performances we sometimes mistake for leadership.

In a quiet baryo in Cagayan Valley, young Ging-ging lives with her parents under the growing tension in the area. The family decides to flee the province. But with no money for travel, Nestor chooses to stay behind and sell their belongings, as Oreng and Ging-ging head to Rita’s house to wait for him. On their way, they witness a brutal execution in the forest and narrowly escape. At Rita’s, they await Nestor.

A former theatre kid turned karinderya boy, Milo has gotten used to putting his dreams on hold for his family. But when the stage finds its way back to him, he’s left wondering if growing up really means leaving the things you love behind, or finally finding the courage to reach for them.

Young local students of Barangay Malabanan are faced with the realization that their friendship will end due to their school's closing. Naya, a determined young girl, inspires her friends to find their voices and stand up against the situation, igniting unexpected change within their community.

Sol and Luna are two best friends with feelings for each other, stuck in an endless cycle of unrequited love due to the arranged marriage of Luna to another man.