Their union is opposed by Liwanag's stepfather, Maimbot , who attempts to win her over with a "Tanikalang Ginto" (golden chain) representing wealth and the promise of prosperity.
Ang Tanikalang Ginto is widely considered the "obra maestra" (masterpiece) of Juan K. Abad, a playwright hailing from Bulacan, a province known for its literary heritage. First staged in the early 1900s, the play belongs to the genre of Dulang Tagalog (Tagalog Drama), which was the dominant form of entertainment and artistic expression in the Philippines before the widespread popularity of cinema.
