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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/03/27/20190327-ang-probinsyano.jpg"/><figcaption>Cardo (Coco Martin) and Alakdan (Jhong Hilario) face off for the last time in the March 27 episode of ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.’ ABS-CBN/Dreamscape</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — With only days before the start of the local election campaign, actor-politician Jhong Hilario has officially exited “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” despite the popularity of his villainous character Homer, a.k.a. Alakdan.</p><p>In the March 27 episode of the long-running series, Cardo’s (Coco Martin) Vendetta group ambushed the hideout of Homer’s ilk as retribution for the death of Makmak (Awra Briguela).</p><p>Cardo eventually faced off with Homer. After a scuffle, Cardo managed to gain the upperhand and shot Homer, with a precise number of bullets signifying names he wanted to avenge, including his son.</p><p>With a final gunshot to the head, Homer’s death now appeared certain, with members of Vendetta surrounding his body.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1387747" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Hilario, as well as fellow cast members who are running in this year’s elections, had long anticipated their respective exit from “Ang Probinsyano.”</p><p>The campaign period bans showbiz appearances for candidates.</p><p>Previously, the character of senatorial candidate Lito Lapid died in February, a day before the campaign period for national-level bets.</p><p>Local candidates, such as Hilario, who is seeking re-election as Makati City councilor, will start campaigning on March 29. That means they can no longer appear on programs like “Ang Probinsyano.”</p><p>Edu Manzano and Mark Lapid, both prominent cast members of the show, are also expected to leave the ABS-CBN series before the weekend. Manzano is running for congressman of San Juan, while the younger Lapid is seeking the mayoral seat of Porac.</p>

<p>With only days before the start of the local election campaign, actor-politician Jhong Hilario has officially exited “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” despite the popularity of his villainous character Homer, a.k.a. Alakdan.</p>

With only days before the start of the local election campaign, actor-politician Jhong Hilario has officially exited “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” despite the popularity of his villainous character Homer, a.k.a. Alakdan.