It’s back-to-school season! Let’s be real—aside from the actual learning, one of the reasons we’re excited to return to campus is catching those kilig moments with our crush. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Sometimes, when the schoolwork piles up and the stress kicks in, these swoon-worthy moments are just what we need to brighten up those dreary days.
With that in mind, here’s a list of videos featuring the most swoon-worthy campus scenes from your favorite Kapamilya teleseryes.
There was a time when KathNiel truly transported us to the world of campus romances. We bet the featured scene from “Princess and I” will have you wishing you were back in high school, reliving their playful cat-and-dog dynamic. Especially that unforgettable moment when Daniel Padilla’s character, Gino, told Kathryn Bernardo’s Mikay that he always wants to be by her side.
Having someone in college you can truly depend on just makes your heart flutter, like how Liam (Xian Lim) was always there for Celine (Kim Chiu) in “Ina, Kapatid, Anak.” Whether it was offering her a ride home or treating her to a meal, their friendship blossoming into romance was absolutely adorable! And let's not forget the subtle, sweet campus moments between Ethan (Enchong Dee) and Margaux (Maja Salvador) that added to the series’ charm.
It was on campus where we first fell in love with the chemistry between Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel as they played Nikki and Nicolo in “Be Careful With My Heart.” Raise your hand if you couldn’t help but smile during that scene where Nikki gave Nicolo her packed sandwich as a peace offering. So sweet!
High school wasn’t easy for Mira (Julia Barretto) in “Mirabella,” especially with all the bullying she endured. But she found a protector in campus heartthrob Jeremy (Enrique Gil). Remember that unforgettable scene where Jeremy, in front of all the other students, confessed that he loves Mira? He revealed that’s why he was always there to defend her from all the bullies who judged her.
Every girl would love to have her own 'haba ng hair' moment like Joanna (Miles Ocampo) did when Justin (Inigo Pascual) serenaded her on “And I Love You So” campus – after dismissal, of course.
For all those who love chemistry (we mean, the subject), like Ralph (McCoy de Leon) from “We Will Survive,” why not make your confession by reciting the symbols of chemical elements? Spelling out “Iodine, Lutetium, Vanadium, Uranium” cleverly turns into “I LuV U.” How’s that for a charming twist?
In the teleserye “Langit Lupa,” Batas (Jairus Aquino) pulled off an unforgettable flashmob surprise for Heart (Sharlene San Pedro) in their school quadrangle. He enlisted other students to join in, holding placards that spelled out “Happy Birthday” and “Happy [Hearts] Day.”
Who says you have to wait for prom to slow dance with your crush? In an episode of “A Love To Last,” Tupe (Ronnie Alonte) didn’t wait for a special occasion to have a slow dance with Chloe (Julia Barretto) in the campus hallways. Instead, he took the chance to tell her just how much he loves her.
When Joseph (Joshua Garcia) returned to campus, he was greeted with a beaming smile and a sweet hug from Hazel (Loisa Andalio) in “The Good Son.” They sat side by side on a bench, scooted a little closer, and shared an earphone as they listened to music together.
During a sunny afternoon break at school, in a scene from “Playhouse,” Zeke (Donny Pangilinan) and Shiela (Kisses Delavin) felt the sweet kilig in the air as they confessed their feelings for each other. It was adorable when Zeke tried to figure out what label they should use, only for Shiela to sweetly say they’re "special friends with feelings for each other."
A campus romance isn’t just about kilig—it can also be inspiring. Just look at how Lemon (Kira Balinger) aced her test with the help of Stefano (Marco Gallo), who tutored her in “Pamilya Ko.” Stefano’s smile when he saw Lemon’s exam results was absolutely heartwarming.
And of course, no list would be complete without one of our favorite scenes between Max (Belle Mariano) and Deib (Donny Pangilinan) from “He’s Into Her.” One standout moment is when the varsity superstar Deib hugged Max, and they exchanged "I love you" as their world seemed to slow down. In that moment, it felt like everything outside just faded away as they got lost in each other’s eyes.
Let’s admit it—there’s something incredibly sweet about high school when you’re waiting for dismissal just to be walked home. Take the scene from “Dirty Linen” where Nico (Seth Fedelin) stayed behind from his friends to wait for Ciara (Francine Diaz) and walk her home. But instead of heading straight home, Ciara thought they could keep the moment going and go somewhere else.
The kilig in high school is often so sweet and innocent, and the constant proximity makes it easy for crushes to develop and for those magical moments to naturally unfold. That’s why so many love stories blossomed at Northford High School in “Senior High,” like that of Sky (Andrea Brillantes) and Gino (Juan Karlos). In one scene, Sky acknowledged Gino’s sincere efforts to make things right, boldly declaring him as the only genuinely good person in his group. Gino, with his playful smirk, insisted she might not really know him, to which Sky responded with a gentle smile, encouraging him to reveal his true self. Isn’t the getting-to-know-each-other phase the sweetest, where feelings inevitably come to the surface?
The books at the Crestwood University library have silently witnessed countless campus love stories, but Moises (Kyle Echarri) and Maxene (Daniela Stranner)’s might just be their favorite chapter in “Pamilya Sagrado.” When Maxene spotted Moi diligently catching up on his lessons, she offered to help him out. Moi playfully remarked that he wasn’t used to this kind side of her because he missed the grumpy Maxene. That’s when they began exchanging compliments and words of encouragement, making the moment absolutely heartwarming.
Whether it’s a sweet confession, a spontaneous serenade, or a simple act of kindness, campus romances have a unique charm that makes every moment unforgettable. Which of these scenes is your favorite?