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Toplist: How Lucio has brainwashed Santino to join Red Phoenix in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”

Mary Ann Bardinas

In a world where naysayers and bashers unfortunately thrive, it is considered already a blessing to have someone who absolutely believe in you, especially at the time when your self-esteem and self-confidence are low. And for the quite naïve Santino of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>,” played by promising actor Ronwaldo Martin, he has found his biggest supporter and cheerleader at present in Lucio, portrayed by veteran character actor Ronnie Lazaro, who has replaced Angkong (Joonee Gamboa) as the newest leader of the notorious drug syndicate Red Phoenix. With how young, innocent, and vulnerable he is, it has been quite easy for Lucio to fool him, as well as convince him to partake in the criminal acts done by their group.While Santino was hesitant at first since he knows all too well that selling drugs and killing people are both crimes, Lucio was able to brainwash him. Lucio advised him that these are the only means for him to easily earn money that he could use to help his family with their finances, which is something he’s been yearning to do. And in this edition of Kapamilya Toplist, let’s recall the 10 scenes that show Lucio’s ways to gain the favor of Santino, as well as to persuade him to join Red Phoenix. It all started when Edwin (Ping Medina) offered Santino a job, initially to use him quickly find Tanggol (Coco Martin) to exact vengeance for what happened to his late sister, Mokang, as well as to fulfill General Pacheco’s (Julio Diaz) order for them to search for Primo (Lito Lapid) and Amanda (Lorna Tolentino). Since their family was in dire need of money, Santino got tempted to give it a try. However, being such a good boy that he is, Santino initially got discouraged and even backed out upon learning the nature of their job. He eventually had a change of heart as aside from his urgent need of money, their warm welcome for him and Lucio’s words of encouragement convinced Santino to finally join the syndicate, not to mention that the old man also gave him cash and a gun.They also went on to promise him that they got his back at all times and they would help him out with his personal struggles—with Lucio liberally mentioning the word “family” to Santino, which is apparently his greatest weakness. Lucio even fondly address him as “anak” and asked Santino to regard him as “tatay” since they’re already a family after all, which seemed to have made him more vulnerable.  Lucio succeeded as well in making Santino hate his Kuya Tanggol, telling him that the reason why some members of their group don’t like him is because they harbor hatred against Tanggol. He advised not to take after his Kuya Tanggol who wage war against them, who are now his new family. He reminded him that it was only them who truly listen and care for him, so he better be careful and contemplative of the choices and actions he’s about to make. As Santino finally decided to be part of Red Phoenix, Lucio gauged his loyalty and obedience by entrusting to him the mission of killing Angkong, which Santino was able to accomplish—much to his horror afterwards. Since he succeeded, Lucio announced in their next meeting that he is appointing Santino as his right-hand or the second-in-command of the group, which didn’t sit well with Edwin, who was also eyeing the coveted position. Santino was hesitant to accept it at first but Lucio insisted that he’s well-deserving of it due to his huge contribution to the group, which paved the way for him to become their new leader.And lastly, as Santino figured in an altercation with Edwin for he was still reeling from Lucio’s decision, Lucio consoled him by saying that misunderstandings are just normal among “brothers” like them. He even handed him a bundle of cash to help with the hospitalization and medication of Rigor (John Estrada), as well as promised that his life is about to change now that he’s officially part of their syndicate. Do you agree with Santino joining Red Phoenix? Whether it’s a “yes” or a “no,” never not miss an episode of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>,” weeknights at 8 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5.

Let’s recall the 10 scenes that show Lucio’s ways of gaining the favor of Santino, as well as to persuade him to join Red Phoenix.

Let’s recall the 10 scenes that show Lucio’s ways of gaining the favor of Santino, as well as to persuade him to join Red Phoenix.