Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?

Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? (lit. 'Why are the Clouds Thin?') is a 2016 Philippine drama series broadcast by TV5 starring Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, Cesar Montano and Meg Imperial. Barretto and Ocampo reunited from Star Cinema's Calvento Files: The Movie, Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita and Soltera, and ABS-CBN's telenovela Mula sa Puso, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin and Iisa Pa Lamang. It is based on the 1985 film of the same title created by Danny Zialcita. It premiered on February 15, 2016.[1] However, due to low ratings and negative comments about the show, the management of TV5 decided to cancel the show, and aired its final episode on April 22, 2016, after almost two months of airing.[2]

The story revolves around Marla, a woman who falls victim of an illicit affair with Miguel. She is also the love of George's life. George has been a good friend, but Marla has always loved Miguel even since college. Later on, Miguel marries Katrina to keep the family business from afloat. Marla falls in love with a new suitor, Ricardo, a rich businessman. Problems escalate when Marla becomes the stepmother of Alex, whom she met several times.