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Recap of 'The Better Half' finale: Who lived, who died and how it ended

Recap of 'The Better Half' finale: Who lived, who died and how it ended

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Updated Sep 08, 2017 10:41 PM PHT

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The main cast of "The Better Half." From left: Bianca (Denise Laurel), Marco (Carlo Aquino), Camille (Shaina Magdayao), and Rafael (JC de Vera). ABS-CBN

Camille lives! And is pregnant, with the finale relying on an old trope of having a heroic sacrifice remembered through a newborn.

There's some doubt as to whether Camille (Shaina Magdayao) will be satisfied with a child, when all she wants is to marry the man she loves. But, as pointed out by her mother in a more-sincere-less-poetic manner, 'tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

The first minutes of "The Better Half" finale were used to wrap up the aftermath of a scorn-filled shooting rampage by Bianca (Denise Laurel) as she tried to kill Camille for merely existing. If Camille did not, then the man Bianca pined for, Marco (Carlo Aquino), may have turned to love her instead.

It concluded with Marco killing her, an example of just how fate (scriptwriters) can be cruel.

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Bianca did manage to fatally wound Camille's one and only, Rafael (JC de Vera), so nobody exactly "won" in this scenario, where all that's left was a heartbroken Camille and a Marco that knew the woman who owned his heart can never fully love her.

Then it jumped to a scene just before Rafael's death. Camille, while recovering from gunshot wounds, had a dream where she and Rafael were lying on the side of a hill, talking about how they could love each other forever in this "heaven-like" world.

While Camille was quick to grab the idea of handing her life to death, Rafael was more sensible. He knew Camille was pregnant and could never tell her to give up on their child as well, no matter how much he wants to be with her.

Fast forward a bit and Camille's mother could be seen trying to console her daughter, who posed some interesting questions. Why does God give when he plans to take it away all along?

"Mas mabuti na lang sana kung hindi kami nagkatuluyan," she mused.

Her mother had no answer but told her: "Hindi pinagsisihan ang pagmamahal kahit gaano kaikling panahon."

Despite her mother's best efforts, Camille still had this dejected look. She knew she doesn't have a choice.

A funeral, with three eulogies, was offered for Rafael then served as the penultimate scene. There, Camille read the wedding vows she had prepared for her and Rafael's wedding.

One timeskip later and Camille could be seen visiting Rafael's grave with her son, whom she named after him.

She bumped into Marco, who, after exchanging pleasantries, could be seen fantasizing over "what if" scenarios. I could have been the father of that child, he thought.

The finale might have been more straightforward than the eerie, mysterious labyrinth-filled teasers seemed to suggest, but it was all the better for it.

It wanted to again remind viewers about the glory in sacrifice, how love transcends death, and that you can never really predict destiny.

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Eraserheads gears up for nostalgic Melbourne show

Eraserheads gears up for nostalgic Melbourne show

Ganiel Krishnan,

ABS-CBN News

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Eraserheads. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News

Legendary Filipino rock band Eraserheads is set to bring an unforgettable night of nostalgia and rock classics to Melbourne on March 1 as part of their highly anticipated Huling El Bimbo world tour. 

This marks the band’s first-ever performance in Melbourne.

“We are so excited! It’s our first time in Melbourne! We only played in Sydney maybe 20 years ago, so we are very excited,” said drummer Raimund Marasigan.

When asked about their setlist for the show, front man Ely Buendia teased, “Lagi kami may ginagawang bago, so abangan na lang nila.” Marasigan added, “We will be playing all the songs they love plus a few Easter eggs.” 

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Meanwhile, bassist Buddy Zabala jokingly said, “Kung mayroon kayong request? Paki-sulat na lang sa tissue!” before clarifying, “But if you do have requests, ‘wag na lang because we will be singing all the songs you like.”

Reflecting on how their dynamic has evolved over the years in preparation for big shows like this, Marasigan shared, “It’s easier these days, it’s more relaxed.” 

Buendia echoed this sentiment, saying, “We learned to enjoy—even though it has been 30 years since we have been playing together. Every day is a new day. Every show is a new show and is still very surprising.”

For the Eraserheads, performing for their Filipino fans overseas holds a special meaning. 

“The fact that they have not been home for a while, iba yung sabik nila to hear stuff about the Philippines. I’d like to think that the songs of the Heads, they like to connect to it. It kinda holds something special, so every time we perform it on stage, we share the joy,” Zabala explained.

Buendia added: “For sure, it’s gonna be a nostalgic night, but we also want to see new fans out there—young fans that haven’t seen us perform before. So, it’s gonna be an exciting night.”

Lead guitarist Marcus Adoro also spoke about the significance of bringing a piece of home to Filipinos abroad, saying, “It’s always a warm feeling because events like this are a chance for the Philippines to congregate and soak in the music.”

Eraserheads is also offering a special treat for their fans with exclusive merchandise, including T-shirts, caps, and jackets. Fans can also experience the Huling El Bimbo soundcheck through platinum ticket package. 

“It’s for some fans to watch the actual soundcheck, and then we will be playing some deep cuts that are not part of the set. It’s gonna be fun, and we are signing,” Marasigan shared.

Adding to the excitement, a special lottery pop-up performance will take place at a cinema screening of Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, their highly anticipated documentary. “We don’t know either! We are just gonna play. Pag sinwerte kayo, you’ll experience a 4D cinematic experience—nandun talaga kami to play some songs for you,” Buendia teased.

Here’s the schedule of Huling El Bimbo World Tour Australia & New Zealand Leg:

• March 1 – Melbourne

• March 7 – Perth

• March 9 – Brisbane

• March 13 – Sydney

• March 15 – Auckland

 Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.

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