Busabos (1957)

It tells a woman's enduring love for a man. Elvira (Lolita Rodriguez) grew up under the care of her overprotective and strict mother, Aling Binday (Etang Discher). With Elvira's stunning beauty and gifted singing voice, Aling Binday had good plans for her. She gave her all the amenities, luxuries, and comforts in life- nice dresses, good education, etc. However, when she learned of Elvira having a boyfriend, it devastated her completely. Knowing that her good plan for Elvira was in jeopardy, Aling Binday devised a wicked and drastic action. She told Armando (Eddie Arenas), Elvira's boyfriend, a big lie that Elvira had a "dark past"- she was an unwed single mother. Elvira and Armando separated and an ugly confrontation between the mother and daughter ensued. Elvira left home in haste her good name and character shattered. She went to Armando but was rejected. Though shamed, humiliated, and dejected, Elvira hoped that someday her honor and dignity will be restored and her name is vindicated. It was her unwavering love for Armando that kept her spirit going. In the end, Elvira won the battle.