“There is still a way. We have to start at the root. Corruption is like cancer. It doesn’t matter who they put in power. In the end, they’ll still be consumed. Absolute power always corrupts!”
Jerome wants to relay the information they received from Bubbles to General Borja but Diana counsels him against that, saying th0lat Ramil and the others would be riled up all the more once they find out.
Later, Diana has a talk with Bubbles who agrees to testify in court against VP Cabrera and Hipolito should there be a need for it in the future. The members of the Vendetta deliberate on their new discovery.
Since Cardo reportedly said he already killed Homer, the group turned their attention to Hipolito and VP Cabrera. They begin to suspect that the president might be in cahoots with them. Grandma Flora thanks mayor Adonis for his continuous support of her food business in spite of all the nasty rumors spread by Councilor Gina.
The mayor expresses his disapproval of the actions of Cardo and the Vendetta but Flora, Yolly and Margie insist that they’re good people and only fighting for the good of the country.
Cardo rejoins his comrades at the table to talk about their suspicion regarding President Hidalgo. Diana believes that the president is innocent but the other guys don’t share her sentiment.
When George suggests that they get rid of the president altogether, Cardo objects to it, saying that they can’t assume the worst without any evidence. Melba and Efren join the guys in their discussion. Melba points out that it’s only natural for the president to take action against them since they’ve broke some laws.
Margie strives to make the mayor believe that Grandma Flora’s family are not bad people in spite of the things Cardo and the Vendetta has done. She recounts how Councilor Gina has always been targeting Flora’s family because they know of her criminal activities.
The mayor merely says that if they have any evidence against the councilor, then it should be presented that she would be prosecuted in court. Marie tries to convince her boyfriend to go to the mall with her to do some shopping but Noel says he doesn’t have enough money.
Marie then expresses her disappointment and has him promise to send her some phone credits later. Disregarding Diana’s warning, Jerome calls General Borja to inform him about the information he recently learned from Bubbles. Meanwhile, Cardo deliberates on the suspicion of his comrades.
“What if the president is really working with Hipolito and vice president Cabrera?”
Diana sighs. “I hope they’re wrong, Cardo. Because the president is the only real hope we have left to save this nation.”
Lucas gains the president’s sympathy on account of the troubles his family has been through. Back at the hideout, our favorite hero begins to worry about the next line of action so Diana suggests that they ask General Borja for help. At camp Crame, Delfin briefs his men about the information he received from Jerome from Lourdes Torres, a.k.a Bubbles.
He tasks the guys to find out everything about Bubbles and everyone who’s connected to her.
Homer lashes out at Roldan for failing in the mission he had entrusted to him. Roldan apologizes and insinuates that they might not be able to get anything out of Cardo’s family too so Homer plans to test out the theory.
If the family refused to talk, they would k!ll them one by one. Meanwhile, Cardo asks Jerome to contact General Borja so they can inform him about the intel on Hipolito and VP Cabrera. Jerome is then compelled to admit that he’s already told the General about everything they know.
Our favorite hero is exasperated. “What the heck’s going on? Have you betrayed us?”
“No, I haven’t,” Jerome merely says. “Please believe me. I would never betray you. We owe you our lives, so you can trust me.”
“I hope that’s true. I wouldn’t want us to face off.”
Margie briefs the Dalisay family about her talk with the mayor regarding Councilor Gina’s criminal ways. She says the mayor won’t believe anything without solid proof. When Wally mentions that he’s proof of Gina’s corruption, Margie’s sister Charlene argues against his claims.
An argument ensues, and the commotion draws the attention of Grandma Flora who’s hopeful that the whole truth would be revealed in due time. VP Cabrera broods over how Cardo and his group has ruined his family. On this account, he vows to make sure that they don’t succeed in ruining his plans.
While Homer and his dëāth squad set off for their targets, Jerome strives to reason with Cardo regarding his misgivings against the president, saying that they might all end up dead if they go against the government. He says they can’t change the entire system but our favorite hero begs to differ.
“There is still a way. We have to start at the root,” Cardo declares. “Corruption is like cancer. It doesn’t matter who they put in power. In the end, they’ll still be consumed. Absolute power always corrupts!”
It’s now General Olegario’s turn to reason with our favorite hero. “Not everyone who has power in government has evil intentions.”
“Yeah, but have any of them done a thing to change the system? Because if not, they’re part of the problem!”
Lucas continues to plot against Cardo and the Vendetta. He plans to see through his biggest ambition – to become the most powerful in the country.
The Vendetta deliberate on their current situation and George gives the group reassurance of their safety in the neighborhood. Alyana suggests that they go and hide out in Santo Nino and Cardo agrees to it. Nevertheless, they have to settle their unfinished business first.
Delfin comes to see the Arevalos on account of Virgie’s ordeal with Homer’s men. On Virgie’s request, he promises to give their family protection. As Virgie comes to know of Marco’s ãttaçk on her family while she had been away, Homer and his goons lie in wait outside Grandma Flora’s house.
Jerome is still unsettled with Cardo’s reckless decision so he plans to seek the help of Alyana and Diana to talk him out of his dangerous plans. Margie has another one of her arguments with her sister on account of how she keeps badmouthing Grandma Flora and her family.
Paco decides to take his jeepney out in order to try to make some money. Flora points out that it’s already getting late and Paco says he would have better chances at this time. Before leaving, he relays a message from Captain Dingding – the watchmen won’t be able to patrol tonight because there’s an ongoing urgent meeting.
Flora has a talk with his brother over the phone and soon learns of the ãttaçk on Virgie. Homer continues lurking outside with his goons and they happily don their masks to carry out their evil intent. In no time, Paco returns home to inform the family about the suspicious looking car he had seen outside their house.
As Venom begins to sneak into the house, Flora assembles everyone and they resolve to hide in one of the rooms. Thanks to the föolishñess of Paco and some of the kids, Homer easily makes out the room they’re hiding in. He and his minions laugh wickedly and as the kids begin to panic, Flora strives to shut them up.
Homer takes great pleasure in opening the door slowly. Outside, a patrol car pulls over and the officers find one of the goons lurking nearby. Homer is compelled to abandon his mission at the sound of a günshøt. He and his men hurry out to engage the officers in a gun battle.
Homer and his men make their escape a moment after the arrival of Delfin and Billy. Billy secures the premises before Delfin calls out to his family. The Dalisays are relieved to be safe. Jerome asks Diana and Alyana to try to change Cardo’s mind about what he wants to do.
Alyana takes it upon herself to do everything she can to make him ‘think with a clear head’. And so she proceeds right ahead to urge our favorite hero to carefully consider his next course of action in their fight for justice and the country. Cardo apologizes for falling short again and promises to fulfil all his promises eventually.
