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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/coco-martin.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) posted on their official Facebook page a series of photos of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a> cast members Coco Martin and Mark Lapid, together with ABS-CBN executives and legal representatives, as they paid a courtesy visit to their offices last October 18.In their post, BuCor described the show as a program that “has a captivating storyline that captures the interests of the viewing public.“More so, that the series encapsulates the representation of how a typical Filipino operates in the face of poverty and social problems. The show turns a monotonous night into an exciting viewing experience,” they added.The agency said that the visit aims to give “clearer perspective” to what the prison system and facility in the country is like.“The said TV series is currently showcasing scenes inside a prison setting. And so, to get a clearer perspective of the prison system and facility, the team of BATANG QUIAPO was similarly ushered in to take a glimpse of the Maximum Security Compound, overlooking the vast area and the PDL (Persons Deprived of Liberty) in actions through the view deck of NHQ Admin Building.”<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D632552212382861%26set%3Da.160198209618266%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="812" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The post also described the meeting as a reunion for BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority COO Mark Lapid.“The visit set the BuCor ablaze as it ignited and rekindled an old acquaintance. It was expectedly celebrating and recollecting especially back in the days when DG CATAPANG and COL OÑA were still active in the military service and stationed at Porac, Pampanga. Mr. Lapid established a strong bond with DG CATAPANG JR considering that it is a known fact that SENATOR LITO LAPID, the father of Mr. Lapid is a very good friend of DG who openly admits that he is an adoptive son of Senator Lapid’s hometown.”The Kapamilya show depicts scenes of Tanggol, played by Coco who is also the main lead of the story, and his friends who are imprisoned at a jail facility.According to reports, BuCor has raised concerns regarding the portrayal of the agency and its officials, even if it uses different names, for which Coco issued an apology during the visit.The lead actor reassured the agency that there was “no intention to harm anyone” and emphasized the show’s “commitment to maintaining a balanced portrayal.”<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a> has risen to be become one of the most popular primetime television action series today after premiering earlier this year.It is the second Fernando Poe Jr. movie to be adapted into a series with Coco as the lead actor.—By Nikka Sabio

Coco Martin, Mark Lapid, and ABS-CBN executives make a courtesy call to the Bureau of Corrections.

Coco Martin, Mark Lapid, and ABS-CBN executives make a courtesy call to the Bureau of Corrections.

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Published Oct 20, 2023 11:06 PM PHT

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