The Top 11 most watched videos of 2011

Death, destruction, and violence were the themes of most of this year's most viewed videos on GMA News Online. But the most popular video of all was a love story -- between two separated old-timers who were reunited with the help of social and traditional media.  Here are GMA News Online's top 11 most viewed videos of 2011: 11. Huling video ni Ramgen Bautista bago siya patayin       Nov 6, 2011       18,728 views Hours before he was murdered, Ramgen Bautista recorded a congratulatory video message for his younger brother, who had recently been accepted to the Philippine Military Academy. This video report from 24 Oras shows Ramgen's last goodbye before his death. 10. Mga residente, ginulantang ng flash flood; Baha, abot sa bubong ng bahay       December 17, 2011       20,362 views GMA News stringer Marlene Manos reported that many of Iligan City's residents had woken up to find their homes submerged in flood waters, and that many people were stranded on the roofs of their homes without water or food. 9. Pananalasa ng Bagyong Pedring sa Metro Manila     September 27, 2011     21,107 Views Typhoon Pedring may not have brought as much rain as Ondoy, but it still caused severe damage across Metro Manila, particularly along Manila Bay, where a storm surge left parts of Roxas Boulevard in shambles. 8. Eye witness, nakita raw si Reyes na binaril ang sarili     July 1, 2011     24,714 views A maintenance supervisor of Loyola Memorial Park in Quezon City issued a sworn statement that he saw former Defense Sec. Angelo Reyes shoot himself in front of the grave of his parents, confirming that the death was indeed a suicide. 7. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, pinagsasapak ang sheriff dahil sa gulo sa demolisyon     23,770 views Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte received both cheers and jeers when she punched Davao City Sheriff Abe Andres in the face for not heeding her request to postpone community demolition. The video was widely shared online, prompting some to joke that Duterte should be dubbed the country's new "Pambansang Kamao." 6.  Dating Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes, idineklarang patay na      Feb 8, 2011      24,714 views On February 8, former Defense Sec. Angelo Reyes died from a single bullet wound to the chest. The wound was later confirmed to be self-inflicted. Reyes was one of several former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chiefs of staff who allegedly received millions of pesos in "pabaon" (send-off money) when they retired, according to a testimony by former AFP fund manager Lt. Col. George Rabusa. 5. Food Cart business expected to boom in 2011    Jan 3, 2011    28,361 views At the start of 2011, Filipinos everywhere were eager to learn about the most promising business ventures, including food cart franchises and spas. 4. YouScoop captures chilling video of Paranaque plane crash     December 12, 2011     31,624 views YouScooper Mardy Sultia had just stepped out of his house in Parañaque City to retrieve his laundry, when he heard the sound of an airplane in the distance. He whipped out his camera phone ended up recording the final 30 seconds before a small plane crashed and killed 14 people, including the pilot. 3. Babae patay matapos pagsasaksakin ng umanoy nobyo     February 2, 2011     44,594 views This video was circulated by the friends and family of 21-year-old tourism student Myka Gutierrez, who was stabbed to death earlier this year at her boyfriend's house. The murder suspect, Von Moraleja, remains at large. 2. Japan, niyanig ng panibagong 6.3 magnitude na lindol      March 10, 2011      64,265 views The world watched in horror as massive tidal waves obliterated entire coastlines of Japan, leaving behind thousands of casualties, billions of dollars worth in damaged property, and a nuclear crisis. 1. Lola Aurelia and Lolo Luis, nagkita nang muli.     Nov 22, 2011     82,087 views Despite the stories of death and destruction that dominated 2011, the most viewed video of the year was a heartwarming story of love and reunion. Thousands of netizens cried when Lola Aurelia was finally reunited with her husband Lolo Luis.