Bayan ko: A groundbreaking political drama / created by Nessa S. Valdellon, directed by Adolf Alix, Jr., and written by Rody Vera. [ video recording ]

"Bayan Ko, GMA News TV's 1st Original Series, tells the story of newly elected Mayor Joseph Santiago who sets out to make a difference in his hometown. Shot entirely on high-definition, this groundbreaking, six-part drama is the first of its kind on Philippine television, tackling issues such as corruption, bureaucracy, malnutrition, illegal logging and political dynasties"--Series description.
"Volume 2, Episodes 4 to 6: "Change has finally begun in the town of Largos. Mayor Joseph Santiago (Rocco Nacino) has managed to stick to his principles of governance, ordering a crackdown on kueteng operations and gradually bringing in progress with his projects. But when an epidemic hits Largos and th e municipal health center is in dire need of supplies, corrupt Governor Antonino Rubin (Pen Medina) forces the Mayor to accept a compromise deal. The town is then deluged by a storm, which turns into a massive flash flood due to decades of illegal looging sustained by the Governor and his mistress. How Mayor Santiago and his staff respond to the disaster, even with their own families in danger, paints a moving picture of what political leadership can be"

Rated: PG, parental guidance.

with English subtitles.