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2015 may have triggered all sorts of feelings and emotions within us, but we must never forget that Christmas is the season of love…

It was May this year when we witnessed the 3rd biggest fire in Philippine history as flames engulfed the Kentex Manufacturing Factory in Valenzuela, killing 72 workers. Kapuso and 'Wowowin' host Willie Revillame hopes to bring joy and comfort to some of the families left behind, by inviting them to join the audience of his exciting variety-game show.  

Meanwhile, the entertainment industry was shaken by the biggest showbiz phenomenon this year, the accidental love team of 'Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye' --- ALDUB. In this special episode, AlDub prepared Christmas treats for some of their fans. Maine reunites with Lolo Lawrence, who was spotted waiting in line for 'Eat Bulaga’s Tamang Panahon' concert, and Alden surprises the Kalyeserye fans of San Juan National High School.

Pope Francis' visits in Manila and Tacloban were also momentous events for Filipinos. But shortly after the Papal visit, news of the incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao shocked the nation as 44 members of PNP's Special Action Force were slaughtered in an encounter. This Sunday, Asia’s Premiere Balladeer Christian Bautista offers a heartfelt song to honor our fallen heroes while Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha sings a classic Christmas carol to commemorate the Papal visit.

The bullet planting scam in NAIA made the rounds on social media websites and even hit international headlines this year. 2015 was not easy for our OFWs as well, who protested against Bureau of Custom’s Balikbayan box inspections. To help cheer up the OFWs coming home for Christmas, a mystery gift was planted at the airport to welcome them upon their arrival. Find out what surprise is hidden inside the box!

Metro Manila and EDSA traffic have reached catastrophic proportions this year, leaving most of the motorists and commuters with no choice but to surrender to this crisis. Government agencies have tried to address the problem, but to no avail. So in our own little way, we will attempt to add good vibes in this Christmas traffic by offering free rides to lucky commuters who get to ride inside a luxury car chauffeured by… Aljur Abrenica!

The tension and territorial dispute between Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea worsened in April, when the Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannons at Filipino fishermen who were sailing along Panatag Shoal or Bajo Masinloc last. Eight months after the incident, we visited these fishermen who are still caught in the middle of this issue. And to brighten up their Christmas, Ms. Jessica Soho offered simple gifts that could help in their livelihood.

All these memorable and unexpected events in 2015 have brought us together and have made us stronger as a nation. Join us as we look back on 2015 in 'MaGMAhalan Tayo! Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Christmas & Yearend Special' this Sunday, December 20, after 'Ismol Family.'