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A peek at the preps for the suspenseful three-way hospital clash in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" src="https://od2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com/api/upload-raw/2025092618094/f2e424199482bff04723d2c0a1e2a6c65d67f45d3f1105a19da559b8754124f3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Just when we thought we had already seen the most action-packed scenes in this brand-new chapter of ”<u></u><u></u><a href="http://batangquiapo.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</u></strong></a><strong><u></u></strong>,” highlighted by the intense shootout between the Montenegros and the Quiapo police, the September 25 episode proved us wrong. </div><p>Following the nail-biting bloodbath that transpired at the Montenegro mansion, the action continued at the hospital, where Ramon (Christopher de Leon), after his tough nemesis, Rigor (John Estrada), was able to gun him down during their encounter. Upon seeing that scene and presuming that they would end up in that same situation, Tanggol (Coco Martin) was taken away by his friends as they escaped to safety.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/17/batang-quiapo-tanggol-halos-pulbusin-ang-grupo-ni-rigor-episode-667-2305"><strong><u>WATCH | Batang Quiapo: Tanggol, halos pulbusin ang grupo ni Rigor | Episode 667</u></strong></a><strong><u> </u></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/18/batang-quiapo-rigor-pinagbabaril-nang-paulit-ulit-si-ramon-episode-668-2252"><strong><u>WATCH | Batang Quiapo: Rigor, pinagbabaril nang paulit-ulit si Ramon | Episode 668 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>As Tanggol failed to fulfill his promise to protect his family from danger, he was left distraught, and his eagerness to exact vengeance against the Guerreros who ordered the arrest and attack was further amplified. Thus, when they learned from the news that Ramon was still alive, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/23/batang-quiapo-tanggol-muling-kikilos-upang-iligtas-si-ramon-episode-671-2252"><strong><u>Tanggol and his friends didn’t waste time to save him from imminent danger</u></strong></a>. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/25/batang-quiapo-tanggol-isinagawa-na-ang-plano-para-iligtas-si-ramon-episode-673-2228"><strong><u>WATCH | Batang Quiapo: Tanggol, isinagawa na ang plano para iligtas si Ramon | Episode 673 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Tanggol and his squad immediately went to the hospital where Ramon was admitted. Since the establishment was heavily guarded by the police, they put on disguises in order for them to gain entrance without anybody recognizing them. Bulldog (Mammoth), Dolfo (Ryan Martin), and Enteng (Jojit Lorenzo) pretended to be nurses attending to their unconscious patient lying on a hospital bed, played by Tanggol, while Oweng (Baby Giant) and Tanos (Big Mak) took charge of maneuvering the ambulance.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABirbGJ6Sbpuhfex"></script></div><p>They may have succeeded in infiltrating the hospital, as well as in taking Ramon out of his room while he was still unconsciously lying on his bed, but Bulldog, Dolfo, Enteng, and Tanggol were eventually caught by Rigor and his unit—and the suspenseful shootout between their groups ensued once again. Little did they know that a third party would join their clash—the Red Phoenix group led by Angkong Lucio (Ronnie Lazaro)—who was hired anew by the Guerreros to finish off Ramon. </p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABirbvOJXJQA6Iwy"></script></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABirfnI0V8G_bYlF"></script></div><p>As soon as the September 25 episode concluded, CCM Film Productions, which handles the production of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>,” uploaded a video across its social media platforms that provide ardent viewers a peek on how the actors, staff, and crew mounted the action-packed sequence. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPBr_c6E-3Q/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A14254640.5%2C%22ls%22%3A696982.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A697290.9000000358%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>According to unit director Richard V. Somes, among the challenges that they had faced was how they were going to mount the series of sequences at the hospital, considering the size of the area and the length of the hallways. Besides, they also had to make sure that the inputs of Direk Coco Martin, especially for the action scenes, were fulfilled by each unit and everyone involved in the scenes. </p><p>Direk Richard further divulged that they had two units in this particular sequence since they always believe that teamwork is needed in order to accomplish a scene and to complete this kind of show.</p><p>“Kailangan pagplanuhan natin. Usually, kapag mga ganitong action [scenes] kailangan natin ng mga stuntmen. Buti na lang may action team tayo, so may mga stuntmen tayo na nandiyan kapag kailangan natin ng action, depende rin sa action na kinukunan e,” Production Associate Alyssa said when asked how they usually prepare for action scenes like this.</p><p>Aside from giving insights on what had happened in the hospital sequence, Direk Coco also hinted about the departure of a few characters. “May mga characters na mawawala na napakabigat para sa amin, lalong-lalo na sa character ko na hindi aasahan ng mga manonood at ng mga tao na mangyayari ‘yong bagay na ‘to at mawawala ‘yong mga characters na ‘to,” he said. </p><p>After getting involved in the bloody battle at the Montenegro mansion, the characters of Maris Racal and Via Antonio, namely, Patrolwoman Paula “Ponggay” Garcia and Chona Vasquez, were also part of the Quiapo police’s new duty of guarding Ramon at the hospital. Thus, four clips of Maris doing her stunts as Pat. Garcia were also featured in the exclusive behind-the-scenes report. </p><p>Veteran character actor Ronnie Lazaro, who plays Angkong Lucio, was also interviewed, alongside four other members of the Red Phoenix group, namely, Kial (as Toryo), Jonas (as Jojo), Flict-G (as Rocky), and Mastafeat (as Pito). They also gave audiences hints on what we could expect from this episode and promised that they did their best in order to provide us with great viewing experience. </p><p>“May isang kahindik-hindik na mangyayari sa susunod na mga pagkakataon. Abangan n’yo, mga kasama. Abangan ninyo,” Ronnie said.</p><p>By the end of the video, Direk Richard reminded everyone to never miss an episode of “Batang Quiapo” and to join Tanggol in his new adventures and battles as he’s about to take on his new journey.</p><p>“Sana subaybayan at suportahan ninyo kami gabi-gabi dahil talagang pinagbubutihan namin ‘yong trabaho namin para mahandugan namin kayo ng magandang pinanonood n’yo sa bawat gabi sa inyong tahanan. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng aming mga Kapamilya,” Coco expressed.</p><p>Which character will bid farewell? Will Tanggol and his friends succeed in saving Ramon from the enemies? Let’s all find out by not missing the next episodes of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>,” weeknights at 8 PM, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, TV5, and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>. </p>

<p>Take a peek at the preparations carried out by the “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” team for the nail-biting three-way clash among the groups of Tanggol, Rigor, and Lucio.</p>

Take a peek at the preparations carried out by the “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” team for the nail-biting three-way clash among the groups of Tanggol, Rigor, and Lucio.