Sigabo
Philippine action comedy television series
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Coco Martin's Sigabo (transl. Coco Martin's Outburst)[b] is a Philippine television drama action comedy series produced by CCM Film Productions and Dreamscape Entertainment. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Richard V. Somes and Coco Martin. It stars Martin and Julia Montes in the title role. It premiered on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on June 22, 2026.
- Enrique S. Villasis
- Noreen B. Capili
- Lino Balmes
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| Created by | Coco Martin |
| Developed by | Coco Martin |
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| Creative director | Coco Martin |
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| Music by | Francis Concio |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Executive producers | Carlo L. Katigbak Cory V. Vidanes Laurenti M. Dyogi |
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| Production location | Tondo, Manila |
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| Running time | 36–56 minutes |
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| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | June 22, 2026 – present |
The series reunites real-life partners CocoJul on primetime television for the first time in four years.[1] following the conclusion of their characters’ storyline in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Prior to the series, the two actors previously collaborated in Walang Hanggan, Ikaw Lamang, A Moment in Time, and a Wansapanataym episode "Yamashita’s Treasures".[2]
Premise
After serving eight years in prison, a spunky man named Gabo is granted parole. But his long-awaited freedom comes at a price—he is forced into a covert government program that recruits convicts for dangerous, high-stakes missions.
Cast and characters
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- Main cast
- Coco Martin[3] as Gabriel "Gabo" Magtibay
- Gian Luca Geroue as young Gabo
- Julia Montes[3] as Samantha "Sam" Jacinto
- Supporting cast
- Edu Manzano[4] as Ricardo Jacinto
- Rafael Rosell as young Ricardo
- Joey Marquez[4] as Rudy Magtibay
- Zanjoe Marudo as young Rudy
- Carmi Martin[4] as Isobel Jacinto
- Chanda Romero[4]
- Irma Adlawan[4] as Betchay Cabagsik
- Jhong Hilario[4] as Django
- JM de Guzman[4] as Victor "Tigre" Zafra
- JC de Vera[4] as Sebastian Tuazon
- Arci Muñoz[4] as Max Jacinto
- Sue Ramirez[4] as Tekla
- Ronwaldo Martin
- Efren Reyes Jr.
- Rez Cortez as Paquito
- Joko Diaz
- Jess Lapid Jr. as Daniel Macaraig
- Dindo Arroyo as Omeng
- Levi Ignacio as Tomas
- Val Iglesias as Romy
- Joonee Gamboa as Tatang
- Soliman Cruz as Fernando Delgado
- Art Acuña
- Jojit Lorenzo as Lawin
- Lao Rodriguez as Uwak
- Julio Diaz as Dante Aguilar
- Ces Quesada as Mameng Aguilar
- Richard Quan
- Aleck Bovick as Ibyang
- Katherine Luna[5]
- Ihman Esturco
- Lito Camo as Elton
- Rey Campanilla as Salvador Manalo
- Pinky Tobiano
- Deborah Sun as Rosanna
- Myrna Castillo as Joyce
- Sarsi Emmanuelle as Priscilla
- Myra Manibog as Diana
- Coca Nicolas
- Jerald Napoles as Tolits
- Nikko Natividad as Binoy
- Smugglaz as Bong
- Bassilyo as Ipe
- Mammoth Estroso as Daboy
- Mark Lapid as Tony Castor
- Marc Solis
- John Medina as James Borromeo
- Eric "Eruption" Tai as Bullet Seqioa
- Ryan Martin as Robert Reyes
- Neil Coleta
- Nico Antonio as Ernesto Rallos
- Via Antonio as Karen Limbaga
- Nonong Ballinan as Toto
- Tess Antonio as Twinkle
- Lauren Novero
- Chet Pastrana
- Ian Ignacio
- Janice Hung
- Diana Opilac as Diday
- Ahl Opilac as Kulas
- Ahldrin Opilac as Estong
- Guest cast
- Alex Castro as RJ Jacinto
- Cristine Reyes
- Joem Bascon
Episodes
| No. overall | Title [6] | TV title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Si Gabo Ang Pagbabalik" (transl. The Return of Gabo) | "Ang Pagbabalik" | June 22, 2026 |
| 2 | "Ginintuang Lupa" (transl. Golden Land) | "Ginintuang Lupa" | June 23, 2026 |
| 3 | "Pagtutuos" (transl. Reckoning) | "Paghaharap" | June 24, 2026 |
| 4 | "Bagong Trabaho" (transl. New Job) | "Trabaho" | June 25, 2026 |
| 5 | "Demolition" | "Demolition" | June 26, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | June 29, 2026 |
Production
Development
Announced by Coco Martin on February 21, 2026,[3] The series was scheduled to premiere on March 16, 2026,[1] replacing FPJ's Batang Quiapo after its conclusion on March 13, with him and long-time partner, Julia Montes taking the lead roles.[3] Described by Martin as a mix of comedy, drama, romance, and action, the series will feature rotating story arcs and weekly guest appearances. Montes also underwent training in firearms handling, fight scenes and motorcycle riding along with the cast.[1]
Casting
On May 21, 2026, actor Jerald Napoles said that comedians in the series were allowed to improvise scenes during filming, provided the ad-libs remained consistent with the characters and story.[7] Additional cast are JC de Vera, JM de Guzman, Arci Muñoz, Sue Ramirez, Jhong Hilario, Edu Manzano, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Irma Adlawan and Joey Marquez were joined the series.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began in early 2026 in Tondo, Manila,[8] but was temporarily halted[9] after Martin granted his production team a break following the extensive filming schedule of FPJ's Batang Quiapo, before production resumed in May 2026.[10]
Marketing
On June 4, 2026, CCM Film Productions released the official TV series poster of the series. The poster shows lead stars Martin and Montes side-by-side with both of their guns drawn. It was conceptualized by Martin and photographed by Jun De Leon.[11]
Release
Soundtrack
The teaser of the official theme song of the series was also released on social media that was written by Martin and performed by Yeng Constantino.[11]
Reception
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Sigabo earned an 8.2% rating.[14]
Notes
- The series also airs on its primary networks All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel as well as other affiliate channels and online platforms via Kapamilya Online Live through Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWant and internationally via The Filipino Channel.
- "Sigabo in English: Definition of the Tagalog word sigabo". www.tagalog.com. Retrieved June 5, 2026.