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FPJ’s Batang Quiapo: Tanggol grieves untimely, gruesome deaths of friends

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Tanggol in deep grief over his friends’ untimely, gruesome deaths in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”

Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Three weeks before the highly anticipated “Ang Huling Laban ni Tanggol” finale of the undisputed primetime series “<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>,” viewers had witnessed what could be one of the most depressing, most painful, and most haunting events in the life of the nation’s beloved primetime hero at present, Tanggol Montenegro (Coco Martin).</p><p>It happened after Enteng (Jojit Lorenzo) was compelled to sell out his friends to Rigor (John Estrada) for him to be able to save his beloved mother, Aling Myrna (Myrna Castillo), whom the immoral police ruthlessly held as hostage. Although he could have shared it with them, Enteng chose to keep it to himself due to the overwhelming fear that he felt for his mother. </p><p>Unbeknownst to him, Ramon (Christopher de Leon) had already noticed his suspicious behavior over the previous days, which further amplified when he insisted that Tanggol must come with them as they fenced the jewelry they had heisted to Enteng’s acquaintance, Aling Nena. Unfortunately, it was already too late for his friends to figure out that Enteng had betrayed them to Rigor because they were at the enemy’s lair by the time they realized that they were set up by him.</p><p>As if double-crossing them wasn’t excruciating enough, Enteng was utterly shocked when Rigor commanded him to torment and murder his friends, with the latter threatening to have his mother killed if he refused to do what he was told. Enteng helplessly heeded Rigor’s order, starting with drilling their knees one by one, as the latter watched them with pleasure.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lgqNemEskTc" title="Rigor orders Enteng to torture Bulldog, Dolfo, and Tanos | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Still apparently not satisfied with what Enteng just did, Rigor then went on to instruct him to kill them one at a time through different ways and weapons—according to how he liked each murder to be done. Enteng begged Rigor to just murder him instead because he couldn’t bring himself to end the life of his friends. But his plea fell on deaf ears as Rigor threatened to kill his mother, so Enteng once again had no other option but to blindly and helplessly follow. </p><p>Enteng began with Dolfo (Ryan Martin), whom he stabbed on the left side of his abdomen, which instantly led to his death. Next in line was Tanos (Mark Anthony “Big Mak” Andaya), whom he murdered by whacking him with a chainsaw. Last was Bulldog (Mammoth Estroso), whom he shot at a point-blank range using the gun that Rigor had handed to him. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ypbG_s9WHdc" title="The farewell of Bulldog, Dolfo, and Tanos | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>With blood on his hands, Enteng touched his friends’ lifeless bodies in silent apology before collapsing in shock and despair over what he had just done. Rigor, on the other hand, watched his grief with sheer satisfaction.</p><p>Sensing that something bad had already happened to his friends since it had already taken them quite a long time to return to their supposed meeting place, Tanggol finally decided to go after them, with Ramon coming in tow. As soon as they arrived at their destination, the father-and-son duo were immediately forced into combat against the armed men guarding the property, including Aling Nena. Tanggol then tried to go after Rigor as he spotted him from afar, but the latter was quick enough to escape through the fire exit.</p><p>Tanggol then saw Enteng sitting helplessly on the floor, telling him and Ramon that they were set up. But what got Tanggol further horrified was discovering the bloodied bodies of Dolfo, Bulldog, and Tanos wrapped in cloth and laid out behind Enteng. Devastated, Tanggol broke down as he cradled his fallen friends one by one, then confronted Enteng as he demanded an explanation from him.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VbrjodQUCDg" title="Tanggol finds Bulldog, Dolfo, and Tanos already dead | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Still reeling from the painful, unforeseen deaths of their three beloved friends, Tanggol continued to interrogate Enteng about what had happened as soon as they returned to their group&#x27;s hideout. Tanggol also went on to blame himself for not accompanying them, as well as Rigor, who was really the one behind it.</p><p>A phone call coming from Rigor through Aling Myrna’s mobile number interrupted them, as his spine-chilling threat prompted Enteng to quickly go home to supposedly check on his mother. Little did he know that Tanggol followed him and discovered his rendezvous with Rigor. Enteng attempted to make another excuse or put on an act once he got back at their hideout, yet Ramon had already seen him through his lies, which was further attested by Tanggol. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e6Dq1dtBGvk" title="Tanggol learns about the secret agreement between Enteng and Rigor | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>This had forced Enteng to finally tell the truth, prompting Tanggol to urge his best friend to kill him if that would be the only way for him to save his mother. Enteng indeed appallingly shot Tanggol and struck him on his left shoulder, causing Ramon to instinctively pull the trigger on Enteng as well, who was fatally hit on his chest. Enteng managed to retaliate at Ramon and then attempted to shoot Tanggol again, but the latter managed to open fire at him first.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5bcusiIQp8" title="Tanggol confronts Enteng about his betrayal | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PhOG3h_ger8" title="Enteng makes his final farewell | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>While all of these were unfolding, the loved ones and fervent supporters of Tanggol were also facing a fierce battle after some of them were harassed and arrested by the authorities, following the Guerreros’ orders. But even though the safety of themselves and of their families was at stake, they still chose to stand on their ground and continue the fight against the Guerreros.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PqGyzQJu7Z0" title="Marites gives courage to her companions | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>The Guerrero family, meanwhile, were plotting new strategies on how they could retain their control of the city hall, as well as making Tanggol come out of hiding so that they can finally fulfill their longtime plan of finishing him off. As Roberto (Albert Martinez) warned them about making any action without his knowledge, Jackie (Angel Aquino) begged him to trust her and Miguelito’s (Jake Cuenca) plan—at least for this time—of using Ponggay (Maris Racal) against Tanggol. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1011" height="569" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RF7CNuKyS6A" title="Jackie encourages Roberto to use Ponggay against Tanggol | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Now that his friends are no longer with him to join him in his forthcoming battles against the Guerreros, is Tanggol going to still succeed? Or will “Ang Huling Laban ni Tanggol” become tougher? Let’s find out by not missing the last 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>,” airing weeknights on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2, A2Z, <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL). </p>

<p>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo: Tanggol is deeply devastated to lose the entire Tropang Tanggol as a result of Enteng selling them out to Rigor to save his mother.</p>

FPJ’s Batang Quiapo: Tanggol is deeply devastated to lose the entire Tropang Tanggol as a result of Enteng selling them out to Rigor to save his mother.