How much can the life of a drunkard and aspiring musician change when he finds himself left with the responsibility of acting as a father to three adopted children?

This is what ABS-CBN’s newest family drama, “Hawak Kamay,” will be taking on as it hits TV screens to reach out to modern day Filipino families.

The series is set to take off with acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual at the helm, who will be making a much-anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “Starting Over Again” earlier this year. Piolo stars in “Hawak Kamay” along with three of the country’s most powerful child stars, Zaijan Jaranilla, Andrea Brillantes, and Xyriel Manabat. The series will also introduce Grand i-Shiner Yesha Camille, who was under the mentorship of Piolo during her stint in the second season of the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp.

Taking on the role as a father in “Hawak Kamay,” Piolo has expressed the kind of connection he feels with the country’s young stars, especially being a single parent himself. “I like working with children because I kind of see myself in them,” he said in an interview with TV Patrol.

“Hawak Kamay” details the story of a beat down man named Gin (Piolo Pascual), who has dreams of making it big as a musician and is faced with various challenges that may make or break his belief in himself and in the value of the relationships. He begins the story by the side of the woman he loves, Me-ann (Nikki Gil), and is joined by three parentless children, Emong (Zaijan Jaranilla), Harriet (Xyriel Manabat), and Ningning (Yesha Camille). Their situation unfolds under the watchful eye of the estate executor, Atty. Bianca Magpantay (Iza Calzado).

As time passes and the situation grows deeper, Gin finds himself developing a different sort of attachment to the three children, and decides to get his act together for them.

Catch the story of “Hawak Kamay” as it begins to unfold on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit and like "Hawak Kamay" on Facebook (www.facebook.com/HawakKamayTV) and follow @HawakkamayTV on Twitter and Instagram.

ABS-CBN’s longest-running variety show “ASAP 18” continues to celebrate 18 years of supremacy and brilliance this Sunday (May 19) as some of the biggest stars in the country lead the celebration with show-stopping and mind-blowing concert production numbers.

Travel back in time and get the best of the best music of different generations in “ASAP 18” with the hair-raising musical performances of OPM balladeers Rico J Puno, Hajji Alejandro, and Marco Sison together with ASAP Pinoy Champs Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, KZ Tandingan, and Yeng Constantino; and the cool ‘90s jamming session of ASAP Sessionistas.

Also, prepare to be amazed with the special performances of “Pilipinas Got Talent 4” finalists Intensity Breakers and MP3.

Meanwhile, get ready for the explosive and sizzling dance showdown of ASAP dance royalties Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao in the supah hot clash dance ‘MASH;’ followed by the heart-pounding ‘back to the ‘80s’ inspired Supahdance showcase of John Prats, Sam Concepcion, Iya Villania, and Nikki Gil.

“ASAP 18” doubles up the fun as celebrity siblings Kim and Lakam Chiu, Robi and Maro Domingo, and Enchong and Ice Dee fire up the dance floor with a special celebrity production number.

Witness another string of non-stop world-class musical performances with the powerful vocal acts of Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, and ZsaZsa Padilla; the romantic serenade of Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pasucal and Jericho Rosales; and the must-see acoustic surprises of Marion Aunor, Paolo Valenciano, and Zia Quizon.

Celebrate the greatness of Filipino talent and don’t miss the showdown of the best concert performances in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visithttp://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPGeneration.