In memory of the lone Filipino killed in the terrorist bombing of commuter trains in Madrid, Spain, Maalala Mo Kaya airs a special episode tonight, October 26.
ABS-CBN's anthology show tells the bittersweet story of Rex Ferrer, a migrant of Spain and a victim of the terrorist train bombing, whose death brought about the union of his family. When a series of coordinated bombings took place on March 11, 2004, one of the casualties was Rex Reynaldo Ferrer of Santiago, Isabela. The 21-year old Filipino was one of the 200 people killed in the explosions, which injured 1,600 persons of different nationalities.
Rex (Jhong Hilario) was a reluctant migrant brought to Madrid by his parents, together with his sister Liezel (Denise Laurel). He was having a hard time adapting to Spain's lifestyle, causing his conflict with his mother Anita (Cherry Pie Picache). Nevertheless, Rex adapted to the system and healed his relationship with his mother. But this blissful event ended unexpectedly when Rex became one of the victims of terrorist attacks in Madrid. Now the family had to cope with their loss as they headed back to the Philippines, leaving Rex's memories in Madrid.
According to a report written by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Rex lived with his parents in Torrejon, approximately 50 kilometers from Madrid. As told by his parents to Embassy officials, he was on his way to Madrid to attend a church meeting that morning. He was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo. He had been living in Spain for seven years and had acquired Spanish citizenship in 2003.
Director: Jeffrey Jeturian
Writer: Dado Lumibao
Cast: Jhong Hilario, Denise Laurel, Cherry Pie Picache, Nonie Buencamino
This episode will be shown as a birthday presentation of Maalala Mo Kaya host Ms. Charo Santos-Concio tonight, October 26, on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.