Sigabo
| Sigabo | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Coco Martin |
| Developed by | Coco Martin |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director | Coco Martin |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Francis Concio |
| Opening theme |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| 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 | 24–56 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | June 22, 2026 – present |
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.
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
[edit]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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Present
[edit]- Main cast
- Coco Martin[3] as Gabriel "Gabo" Magtibay
- Gian Luca Geroue as young Gabo
- Julia Montes[3] as Samantha "Sam" Jacinto
- Kate Samly Bersosa as young Sam
- Supporting cast
- Edu Manzano[4] as Former PMGEN Ricardo Jacinto[c]
- 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] as Deborah Zafra
- 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 "Seb" Tuazon
- Arci Muñoz[4] as PLT Maxene "Max" Jacinto[c]
- Sue Ramirez[4] as Tekla
- Ronwaldo Martin as Lucas Zafra
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Former PLTCOL Mariano Zafra[c]
- Joem Bascon as young Mariano
- Rez Cortez as Paquito
- Joko Diaz as PCPT Melchor Umali[c]
- Jess Lapid Jr. as JSSupt. Daniel Macaraig
- Dindo Arroyo as Omeng
- Levi Ignacio as Tomas
- Val Iglesias as Romy
- Joonee Gamboa as Papang/Paps/Tatang
- Soliman Cruz as Fernando Delgado
- Art Acuña as PLTCOL Romulo Domingo[c]
- Jojit Lorenzo as Lawin
- Paolo Rodriguez as Uwak
- Julio Diaz as Dante Aguilar
- Ces Quesada as Mameng Aguilar
- Richard Quan as Arturo Lucero
- Aleck Bovick as Ibyang
- Katherine Luna[5] as Pia Catacutan
- Ihman Esturco as Manny
- Lito Camo as Elton
- Rey Campanilla as Reporter Salvador Manalo
- Pinky Tobiano as Pinky
- Deborah Sun as Rosanna
- Myrna Castillo as Joyce
- Sarsi Emmanuelle as Priscilla
- Myra Manibog as Diana
- Coca Nicolas as Aya
- Jerald Napoles as Tolits
- Nikko Natividad as Binoy
- Bryan "Smugglaz" Lao as Bong
- Lordivino "Bassilyo" Ignacio as Ipe
- Sugar Ray "Mammoth" Estroso as Daboy
- Mark Lapid as Tony Castor
- Marc Solis as PEMS Estrella[c]
- John Medina as James Borromeo
- Eric "Eruption" Tai as Bullet Seqioa
- Ryan Martin as Robert Reyes
- Neil Coleta as Oli
- Nico Antonio as Ernesto Rallos
- Via Antonio as Karen Limbaga
- Nonong Ballinan as Toto
- Tess Antonio as Twinkle
- Lauren Novero as PMSg Santos[c]
- Chet Pastrana as Arnel
- Ian Ignacio as Lao
- Janice Hung as Magie Lee
- Robby Dizon as Norris
- Joseph Cabral as Stallone
- Diana Opilac as Diday
- Ahl Opilac as Kulas
- Ahldrin Opilac as Estong
- Guest cast
- Alex Castro as RJ Jacinto
- Mike Castillo as Mr. Edison Chan
- Salvador "Badong" Domasian Jr. as Badong
Former
[edit]- Supporting cast
- Cristine Reyes as Belinda Magtibay
- Guest cast
- Minnie Aguilar as Madam L
- Janice Jurado as Mama Grace
- John "Sweet" Lapus as Mama Franny
- Pepay Aguilar as Amel
- Tonton Soriano as Mikey
- Albert Nicolas as Tonyo
- Daniel Maglanque as Brando
Episodes
[edit]Season 1
[edit]| No. overall | Title [6] | TV title | Original release date | AGB Nielsen Ratings (NUTAM People) | Timeslot rank |
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| 1 | "Si Gabo ang Pagbabalik" (transl. The Return of Gabo) | "Ang Pagbabalik" | June 22, 2026 | 8.2% | #2 |
| 2 | "Ginintuang Lupa" (transl. Golden Land) | "Ginintuang Lupa" | June 23, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 3 | "Pagtutuos" (transl. Reckoning) | "Paghaharap" | June 24, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 4 | "Bagong Trabaho" (transl. New Job) | "Trabaho" | June 25, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 5 | "Demolition" | "Demolition" | June 26, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 6 | "Diskarte" (transl. Strategy) | "Banta" | June 29, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 7 | "Mensahero" (transl. Messenger) | "Pagmamatyag" | June 30, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 8 | "Anino" (transl. Shadow) | "Anino" | July 1, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 9 | "Unang Misyon" (transl. First Mission) | "Unang Misyon" | July 2, 2026 | N/A | TBA |
| 10 | "Secret Agent" | "Malaking Kaso" | July 3, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 11 | "Para kay Rudy" (transl. For Rudy) | "Para kay Rudy" | July 6, 2026 | 8.1% | #2 |
| 12 | "Stakeout" | "Susundan" | July 7, 2026 | 8.4% | #2 |
| 13 | "Pagtatagpo" (transl. Encounter) | "Mapanagot" | July 8, 2026 | 9.1% | #2 |
| 14 | "Pumuslit" (transl. Sneaked Out) | "Target Locked" | July 9, 2026 | 9.2% | #2 |
| 15 | "Aresto" (transl. Arrest) | "Gabo vs. Tigre" | July 10, 2026 | 7.3% | #2 |
| 16 | "Takas at Huli" (transl. Escape and Capture) | "Nahuli si Tigre" | July 13, 2026 | 8.1% | #2 |
| 17 | "Fall Out" | "Pakiusap" | July 14, 2026 | 7.9% | #2 |
| 18 | "Areglo" (transl. Deal) | "Pera o Prinsipyo" | July 15, 2026 | 7.7% | #2 |
| 19 | "Nawawalang Motorsiklo" (transl. Missing Motorcycle) | "Tubusin" | July 16, 2026 | 7.6% | #2 |
| 20 | "Impounding" | "Bawiin ang Motor" | July 17, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 21 | "Utos" (transl. Command) | "Kritikal" | July 20, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 22 | "Pangalawang Misyon" (transl. Second Mission) | "Para sa Ama" | July 21, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 23 | "Sugod" (transl. Attack) | "Pangalawang Misyon" | July 22, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 24 | "Tukso ng Ginto" (transl. Temptation of Gold) | "Unahan kay Mr. Chan" | July 23, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 25 | "Handa Na" (transl. Ready Now) | "Pasado sa Anino" | July 24, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 26 | "Yesterday's Gold" | "Pag-amin" | July 27, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 27 | "The Greatest Treasure" | "Nakaraan ni Rudy" | July 28, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 28 | "Pagbabayarin" (transl. Pay) | "Natukso sa Ginto" | July 29, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
| 29 | TBA | "Bayani si Gabo" | July 30, 2026 | TBD | TBA |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The series was originally set to premiere on March 16, 2026.[12] However, it was moved to June 22 on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing), Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.[11][13]
Soundtrack
[edit]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
[edit]Ratings
[edit]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]
Online viewership
[edit]Sigabo was a success upon its debut. The pilot week has generated over 33 million digital views across all online platforms and peaked with 404,124 live concurrent viewers on YouTube.[15] On June 25, 2026, the series reached an all-time high of 434,048 live concurrent viewers on YouTube.
Notes
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The character's rank is based on R.A. No. 11200, the current law prescribing police ranks in the Philippines
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Ciar, Troy R. (February 27, 2026). "Martin confirms 'Sigabo' to premiere March 16". SunStar. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (March 11, 2026). "Premiere of Coco Martin, Julia Montes-led 'Sigabo' moved to a different date". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Pasajol, Anne (February 21, 2026). "Coco Martin sets 'Batang Quiapo' finale on March 13, reveals new series 'Sigabo'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Songco, Pauline (June 18, 2026). "Coco, Julia ignite Sigabo excitement". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Video nina Katherine Luna at Coco Martin na nagyakapan viral na" [Video of Katherine Luna and Coco Martin hugging goes viral]. Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Coco Martin's Sigabo". iWant (Streaming homepage). Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Cerezo, Anna (May 21, 2026). "Jerald Napoles says comedians in 'Sigabo' free to improvise on set". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ Asis, Salve V. (June 1, 2026). "Julia, tutok sa gastos ng Sigabo!" [Julia, focuses on Sigabo's expenses!]. The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ Brosas, Alex (March 16, 2026). "Coco Martin apologizes for 'Sigabo' delayed telecast". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Coco Martin, Julia Montes resume filming for upcoming action-comedy series 'Sigabo'". Trendrod. May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Asis, Salve (June 5, 2026). "Coco, nagpatikim ng theme song at poster!" [Coco gives a taste of the theme song and poster!]. The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (March 11, 2026). "Premiere of Coco Martin, Julia Montes-led 'Sigabo' moved to a different date". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Ranara, John Patrick Magno (June 18, 2026). "Coco Martin's 'Sigabo' to air on TV5 this June after renewed partnership with ABS-CBN". Philstar Life. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ "How did Sigabo fare against The Master Cutter in the ratings?". PEP. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Premiere of Coco Martin's 'Sigabo' logs over 400,000 live viewers online". ABS-CBN News. June 22, 2026. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 2026 Philippine television series debuts
- ABS-CBN drama series
- Action comedy television series
- Kapamilya Channel original programming
- Philippine action television series
- Philippine comedy-drama television series
- Philippine drama television series
- Philippine romance television series
- Philippine romantic comedy television series
- 2020s romance television series
- Filipino-language television shows
- Television series about orphans
- Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television
- Television shows set in Manila