Martha

Martha Cecilia's Kristine is a 2010 Filipino romance-drama primetime television series produced and aired by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. from August 16, 2010 to February 11, 2011 It is based on 54 books of the pocketbook the Kristine Series, by Martha Cecilia. The series is the twelfth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents and is the first adaptation to be on a primetime slot. The series is about two rival families—the Fortalejos and the De Silvas— two sisters of the Fortalejo family unexpectedly fall in love with a De Silva. It was also the official offering of the celebration of 60 Years of Philippine Soap Operas.

A family of 4 makes a long drive to Aunt Martha's house to visit her for the first time in years. Only she isn't there. Just the caretaker and his message that she will appear the next day...if they survive the night.

After retirement, a Shakespearean theater actor, divides his property amongst his two children. However, their ungratefulness leaves him and his wife homeless during their old age.

Nine days after his death, Abraham has not been buried, in order to fulfill Abraham's last message: "There is no funeral before Martha returns." The return of Martha from Sabah, Malaysia is of course a special joy for the family, especially Orpha the mother and Bertha her sister. However, after two years abroad, Martha was severely depressed due to the rape she experienced while working as a laborer on a palm oil plantation. As the head of the family, Orpha must also be a tough woman. However, due to the unfavorable environment, Martha again became a victim of sexual harassment.