Coco Martin's Sigabo () 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 lead roles.The series premiered on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on June 22, 2026.
The series reunites Martin and Montes on primetime television for the first time in four years. following the conclusion of their most recent collaboration 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".
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
Present Main cast Coco Martin as Gabriel "Gabo" Pascual-Magtibay Gian Luca Geroue as young Gabo Julia Montes as Former NCIA Agent Samantha "Sam" Jacinto / Gloria Magtibay Kate Samly Bersosa as young Sam
Supporting cast Edu Manzano as Former PMGEN Ricardo Jacinto Rafael Rosell as young Ricardo Joey Marquez as Rudy Magtibay Zanjoe Marudo as young Rudy Carmi Martin as Isobel Jacinto Chanda Romero as Deborah Zafra Irma Adlawan as Betchay Cabagsik Jennica Garcia as young Betchay Jhong Hilario as Django Jacob Cawagdan as young Django JM de Guzman as Victor "Tigre" Zafra JC de Vera as NCIA Agent Sebastian "Seb" Tuazon Arci Muñoz as PLT Maxine "Max" Jacinto Sue Ramirez as Tekla Ron Martin as Lucas Zafra Efren Reyes as Former PLTCOL Mariano Zafra Joem Bascon as young Mariano Rez Cortez as Paquito Joko Diaz as PCPT Melchor Umali 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 NCIA Director Fernando Delgado Art Acuña as PLTCOL Romulo Domingo Jojit Lorenzo as Lawin Paolo Rodriguez as Uwak Julio Diaz as Dante Aguilar Ces Quesada as Mameng Magtibay-Aguilar Nikki Valdez as young Mameng Richard Quan as Arturo Lucero Aleck Bovick as Ibyang Katherine Luna as NCIA Agent 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 NCIA Agent Tony Castor Marc Solis as PEMS Estrella John Medina as NCIA Agent James Borromeo Eric "Eruption" Tai as NCIA Agent Bullet Seqioa Ryan Martin as NCIA Agent Robert Reyes Neil Coleta as Oli Nico Antonio as NCIA Agent Ernesto Rallos Via Antonio as NCIA Agent Karen Limbaga Nonong Ballinan as Toto Tess Antonio as Twinkle Lauren Novero as PMSg Renato Santos 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 Malou Crisologo as Madam Rosa Princess Kathryn "Kulot" Caponpon as Kulot Abatar Dacdac Jr. as Bokbok Rhed Mago as Palits Ryrie Sophia as Hopia John Nathaniel Ontua as Bilog Ina Raymundo as Khayzy Bueno
Guest cast Salvador "Badong" Domasian Jr. as Badong Andres "Kuya Bata" Balano Jr. as Mang Babot
Former Supporting cast Cristine Reyes as Belinda Magtibay Alex Castro as Ricardo "RJ" Jacinto Jr. Jaze Capili as Potchoy
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 Chloe Webber as Trisha Alireza Libre as Organ Trafficking Syndicate Leader Wilmar Peñaflorida as Organ Trafficking Syndicate's henchman Mike Castillo as Mr. Edison Chan Eula Marie Guileno as Geraldine Darelle Tiu as Mercy Lizel Marquez as Linda
Episodes Story Arc 1: Acquittal, Revenge, and Heritage (2026–present) Chapter 1 The story follows Gabo after his acquittal as he begins a new chapter in his life. However, his freedom leads him into conflicts with his past enemies and unresolved rivalries. As Gabo seeks revenge and confronts the people responsible for his struggles, he gradually discovers long-hidden secrets about his family and heritage that change his understanding of his past.
Production Development Announced by Coco Martin on February 21, 2026, The series was scheduled to premiere on March 16, 2026, replacing FPJ's Batang Quiapo after its conclusion on March 13, with him and long-time partner, Julia Montes taking the lead roles. 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.
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. 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.
Filming Principal photography began in early 2026 in Tondo, Manila, but was temporarily halted after Martin granted his production team a break following the extensive filming schedule of FPJ's Batang Quiapo, before production resumed in May 2026.
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.
Release The series was originally set to premiere on March 16, 2026. However, it was moved to June 22, 2026, on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel as well as other affiliate blocktime channels and online platforms.
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.
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.
Online viewership 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. On June 25, 2026, the series reached an all-time high of 434,048 live concurrent viewers on YouTube.
Notes
Story Arc 1 is indicated as Season 1 on iWant.
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