"Walang makakapalit sa Maalaala Mo Kaya. It’s a class of its own."

These were the words of Mel Tiangco after learning that Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) will end after 31 years.  

Mel's show, Magpakailanman, also features real-life stories and once aired on the same timeslot as MMK's.  

In an interview with Pilipino Star Ngayon, Mel expressed her sadness about MMK coming to an end.

"I’m sad, I mean I don’t like that. Kasi ano na ‘yung Maalaala Mo Kaya... classic na, kumbaga," she said.

Mel added: "Noong panahon ng pandemic, akala ko katulad lang namin talagang walang taping kasi pandemic. Akala ko ganon. That’s really sad. I’m sad for Charo (Santos-Concio)."

The GMA news anchor also took a trip down memory lane and looked back when Magpakailanman aired on the same schedule as MMK's.  

"Talagang hindi biro ‘yung pagkanatapat ka noon sa Maalaala Mo Kaya. Ah naku, magdasal ka na sa lahat ng santo. Hindi mo matatalo ‘yan," she stated.

It was on November 21 when Charo announced that MMK will end this coming December.

Charo made the announcement in a farewell video posted on social media.

"Hindi na po mabilang ang nasalaysay na kuwento dito sa MMK — mga kuwentong totoo, mga salamin ng sarili ninyong buhay na nagbigay ng aral at ng panibagong pag-asa," Charo said in the video.

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She added: "Kami po ay tagapaghatid lang ng mga kuwento. Kung mauulit man ang lahat, hindi po ako magdadalawang isip na piliin muli ang role na ito. Kulang po ang tatlumpu’t isang taon para magpasalamat sa inyo."

Charo hinted that she is still open to the possibility of an MMK comeback, saying: "Salamat po sa lahat ng nakaraan at sa anumang paraan na maaaring pa tayong muling magkita. Ito po si Charo Santos, ang inyong tagahanga at taga-pagkuwento."

Maalala Mo Kaya first aired in May 1991.

Leading to its finale, MMK started airing a three-part special which commenced last November 26.