Pahiram ng Sandali

Pahiram ng Sandali
Title card
Also known asChasing Moments
GenreDrama
Created byAloy Adlawan
Written by
  • Ana Nadela
  • Glaiza Ramirez
Directed byMaryo J. de los Reyes
Creative directorJun Lana
Starring
Theme music composerOgie Alcasid
Opening theme"Mga Nakaw na Sandali" by Jaya and Jay R
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes80
Production
Executive producerNieva M. Sabit
ProducerGMA Network
Production locations
CinematographyJun Gonzales
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseNovember 26, 2012 (2012-11-26) –
March 15, 2013 (2013-03-15)

Pahiram ng Sandali (transl. borrow a moment / international title: Chasing Moments) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 15, 2013 with a total of 80 episodes.

Cast and characters

Cast
Dingdong Dantes
Christopher de Leon
Max Collins
Alessandra De Rossi

Lead cast

A media executive and the editor-in-chief of "Pinoy Reporter"—one of the popular tabloids in the country. She is hurt by her husband's lack of interest and is flattered by a young man's sincere interest and affection.[1][2]
A photo journalist in Pinoy Reporter, a tabloid owns and runs by his biological father, Larry Gomez. Alex is man driven by his desire to care for his mother and to prove his worth to his father. He falls in love with Janice Alvaro, an older woman, whose love realigns his goals in life.[3][4]

Supporting cast

Janice's husband; a famous lawyer [though he owed everything he has to his wife]. His ego drives him to commits the greatest mistakes of his life and indulges an illicit affair with a much younger woman, Baby Umali, which gains the wrath of his only daughter, Cindy.[5]
The only daughter of Philip and Janice Reyes. Cindy is an independent and adventurous woman who falls for Alex Santiago and later finds herself entangled in a love triangle with her mom.[6][7]
A cunning and ambitious lady, moonlighting as a lounge singer in a hotel. Here she meets Philip Reyes, which she finds as a "good catch". She became his mistress and vows to do everything to keep him in her life.[8][9]
Gomez runs "The Philippine Examiner", considered as the most respected and influential news paper in the country and the sister-newspaper of "Pinoy Reporter". He is Alex Santiago's biological father who abandoned him several years ago.[10][11]
Alex and Franz's loving and protective mother. She spends her life as a destitute mother whose only dream is to raise her children the best way she can.
The spouse of Larry and mother to Andrew. She is also the woman who was instrumental in catapulting Larry to his present stature [her family owned a huge publishing house which is now runs by Larry]. Diana loves her husband to a passion and would go to any length just to keep him.
The only son and heir of Larry and Diana Gomez. As arrogant as his father, Andrew grew happy-go-lucky and enjoys his family's wealth without the responsibilities. He falls in love with his childhood sweetheart, Cindy and will be entangled in a love triangle with his half-brother, Alex Santiago.
A veteran hard news reporter and columnist of the tabloid, "Pinoy Reporter". He meets Alex Santiago and become his protégé. A man of full of values, he teaches Alex to "value and appreciate every single moment because everything is just borrowed".
Janice Alvaro's doting spinster aunt-personal assistant-best friend-confidante-conscience and defender rolled into one.
Thea Santiago's live in partner and father of Franz. An unprincipled man who loves to drink and gamble rather than to work for his family.

Guest cast

  • Caridad Sanchez as Salve Umali
  • Neri Naig as Regina
  • Marissa Sanchez as Sonia
  • Diva Montelaba as Benita "Kimberly" Labastida
  • Tanya Gomez as Glenda
  • Mark Marasigan as Perry
  • Joshua Aragon as Jake Labastida
  • Mike Jovida as Henry

Development

After the sudden cancellation of Haram (transl. Forbidden) which was shelved due to controversies and sensitivity issues involving Islamic faith, GMA Network management decide to come up for a new project making use of the same cast. Series' creator Suzette Doctolero with creative head, Jake Tordesillas and Entertainment TV head, Lilybeth G. Rasonable began conceptualizing the series under the title "Hiram na Sandali" (transl. borrowed moment) in early October 2012. Doctolero decided to pitch the series about "May–December affair" to GMA Entertainment TV Group, since she thought it would be the best replacement for Haram. The network's Drama Department found the concept interesting, since it is "unusual" for a local drama serial to discuss that kind of concept. The title was later changed to Pahiram ng Sandali.[12]

The producer hired Maryo J. delos Reyes to helm the series.[13] Delos Reyes stated that the material has become more intriguing compared to the shelved Haram, since it’s now a love triangle story between a mother, a daughter, and the man who comes between them. "Directing stories about relationships is my comfort zone," Delos Reyes added. He has done many films with some of the senior stars of the cast except for Dantes who he works for the first time for this series.

Production

Principal photography commenced on November 12, 2012 in Quezon City.[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Pahiram ng Sandali earned a 23.7% rating.[15] The final episode scored a 25.1% rating.[16]

Accolades

Accolades received by Pahiram ng Sandali
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 US International Film and Video Festival Best Telenovela Pahiram ng Sandali Won [17]
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series Nominated [18]
18th Asian Television Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Lorna Tolentino
Highly commended
 [19]
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards Outstanding Original Drama Series Pahiram ng Sandali Nominated [20]
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series Dingdong Dantes Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Neil Ryan Sese Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series Lorna Tolentino Nominated

References

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  2. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (November 22, 2012). "Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino talk about their kissing scene in Pahiram ng Sandali". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  3. ^ Garcia, Rose (November 23, 2012). "Dingdong Dantes on May–December affair: "Siguro naman, sa pag-ibig, wala namang kinikilalang edad na kahit ano."". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "Dingdong kinabahan na". Manila Bulletin.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Garcia, Rose (November 24, 2012). "Christopher de Leon on Pahiram Ng Sandali co-star Dingdong Dantes: "He's a big star and a good one."". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  6. ^ Garcia, Rose (November 22, 2012). "Max Collins on kissing scene with Dingdong Dantes: "It's just work. Kaya work lang din po ang trato namin sa eksena at trabaho lang po."". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  7. ^ "Max's miracle". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on December 4, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  8. ^ Garcia, Rose (November 17, 2012). "PEP Exclusive: Alessandra de Rossi explains why she can't do kissing scenes and why she doesn't like playing lead in teleseryes". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "Fans ng aktres magaling lang mang-bully, mga duwag naman". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016.
  10. ^ Garcia, Rose (November 22, 2012). "Mark Gil on Andi Eigenmann-Jake Ejercito breakup: "I'm looking at a parent's point of view, but I really wish that private matters should stay private."". PEP. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
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  13. ^ "Direk Maryo Lets Go Of Possibility Of Doing GMA-7's Haram". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012.
  14. ^ Caligan, Michelle (November 13, 2012). "Cast ng Pahiram ng Sandali, sumabak na sa unang araw ng taping". GMA Network. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  15. ^ Santiago, Erwin (November 27, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Nov. 21-26): Coffee Prince finishes on top; Pahiram Ng Sandali starts with a bang". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Tuazon, Nikko (March 19, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (March 15 to 17): Magpakailanman beats rival program MMK". PEP. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "GMA Network wins in 2013 US film/video fest". The Philippine Star. June 19, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  18. ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  19. ^ "Nominations List Asian Television Awards". Onscreen Asia. Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  20. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
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