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These behind-the-scenes snaps feature “Blood vs Duty” Task Force Alpha immersed in thrilling action and good vibes

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Rianna Mae Santiago

<p>The level of tension undoubtedly goes up another notch in the 26th episode of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>,” where the newly assembled Task Force Alpha toughly tracks down the notorious group, Metal 13.</p><p>Midway through Metal 13’s hostile takeover and heist of the Sentro Heritage Bank, one of their core members, Tommy Rosales (Yves Flores), gets fatally shot. In a panic, his older brothers, Axl (Marc Abaya) and Jovi (Joem Bascon), lead their crew to escape and save Tommy by taking him to the S. Trinidad Hospital.</p><p>As the best-suited personnel for the specialized intervention to capture Metal 13, Task Force Alpha readily heads to the hospital, but circumstances escalate even more with Marcus’ (Richard Gutierrez) mother, Teresa (Susan Africa), and Jalil’s (Gerald Anderson) sister, Jamilah (Barbie Imperial), caught in the chaotic situation.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/11/blood-vs-duty-marcus-at-jalil-nalamang-nasa-panganib-sina-teresa-at-jamilah-episode-26-2158"><strong>WATCH: Blood vs Duty: Marcus at Jalil, nalamang nasa panganib sina Teresa at Jamilah </strong></a></div><p>To flawlessly characterize the exceptionally skilled characters in the ongoing do-or-die arc, Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson, Baron Geisler, Ejay Falcon, Junjun Quintana, Albie Casiño, Lou Yanong, LA Santos, and River Joseph join forces, collaborating in the high-pressure sequences and relishing memorable times. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/12/blood-vs-duty-task-force-alpha-agad-na-kumilos-at-sumugod-sa-ospital-episode-27-2151"><strong>WATCH: Blood vs Duty: Task Force Alpha, agad na kumilos at sumugod sa ospital </strong></a></div><p>On May 11, JRB Creative Production posted the behind-the-scenes photos of Task Force Alpha preparing for their meticulous combat scenes in episode 26. Together, the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>” stars lined up in their tactical gear, holding their weighty weapons, which both completed their professional looks.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599563398Task-Force-Alpha.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>As the protagonists of the show, who are equally experienced in the world of action, Richard and Gerald were spotted intently conversing, evidently giving each other ideas about their movements. Present alongside the actors are two of the new recruits of Task Force Alpha, namely, Albie as SPO3 Liam Rodriguez and River as Agent Andre Flores.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599629538Task-Force-Alpha-1.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599677096Task-Force-Alpha-2.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The reason for the unending trepidation felt by viewers is none other than Baron, who seamlessly plays the deceptive Felix Domingo. In contrast to his unsettling beaming expression in the episode while all the terrible events kept unfolding around them, Baron smiled genuinely at the camera as he settled in the driver’s seat, offering an adorable finger heart.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599720697Task-Force-Alpha-3.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Sitting beside Albie is LA, who plays Agent Ryan Cruz. Both of them were seen taking a short break from their heavy-duty roles and uniforms, with LA taking the opportunity to lend another finger heart to the camera. For Lou, who has been embracing her girl boss energy through her identity in the show as Agent Eve Castillo, she added a touch of fun to her solo shot with her puckered lips.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599842900Task-Force-Alpha-4.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599860039Task-Force-Alpha-5.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599878640Task-Force-Alpha-6.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Another fresh recruit but an underrated top talent in his field, Ejay, as SPO1 Usman Sabdani, snapped a cozy photograph with Baron and had a professional interaction with fellow action stars Richard and Gerald, each of them concentrating on reviewing their scenes for the episode.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599978521Task-Force-Alpha-7.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778599997159Task-Force-Alpha-8.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Back to River, he also interacted with Gerald and Richard, enjoying a moment of laughter behind the lens.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778600029759Task-Force-Alpha-9.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>On his personal Instagram, River contributed more to the behind-the-scenes collection, particularly the green screen compositing for the driving scenes, his charming solo shot, and an exclusive look inside one of Task Force Alpha’s vehicles.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778600150743Task-Force-Alpha-10.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778600164222Task-Force-Alpha-11.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Don’t miss the impressive team strength of Richard, Gerald, Baron, Ejay, Junjun, Albie, Lou, LA, and River as Task Force Alpha in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>,” streaming on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a> and airing weeknights at 8pm on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL).</p><div><em><sup>*Photos credit to JRB Creative Production FB and River Joseph IG</sup></em><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/8/albie-lou-la-and-river-on-becoming-the-new-task-force-alpha-in-blood-vs-duty-0911"><strong><u>Albie, Lou, LA and River on becoming the new Task Force Alpha in “Blood vs Duty”</u></strong></a></div><div><strong><u></u></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/12/albie-and-la-team-up-against-lou-and-river-in-this-fun-filled-game-on-kapamilya-chat-0013"><strong><u>Albie and LA team up against Lou and River in this fun-filled game on Kapamilya Chat</u></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/11/who-is-the-spy-albie-lou-la-and-river-get-competitive-in-this-kapamilya-chat-challenge-0203"><strong><u>Who is the Spy? Albie, Lou, LA, and River get competitive in this Kapamilya Chat challenge</u></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/8/blood-vs-duty-allan-pormal-nang-nakilala-ang-mga-bagong-miyembro-ng-task-force-alpha-episode-25-2241"><strong><u>Blood vs Duty: Allan, pormal nang nakilala ang mga bagong miyembro ng Task Force Alpha | Episode 25</u></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/5/7/barbie-imperial-highlights-memorable-times-with-blood-vs-duty-co-stars-0055"><strong><u>Barbie Imperial highlights memorable times with “Blood vs Duty” co-stars</u></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/4/13/inside-look-blood-vs-duty-s-on-set-gallery-captures-dedication-and-good-times-0020"><strong><u>Inside Look: “Blood vs Duty’s” on-set gallery captures dedication and good time</u></strong></a><strong><u></u><u></u></strong></div>

<p>Have a blast looking through JRB Creative Production and River Joseph’s heartfelt behind-the-scenes photos during the filming of “Blood vs Duty’s” episode 26.</p>

Have a blast looking through JRB Creative Production and River Joseph’s heartfelt behind-the-scenes photos during the filming of “Blood vs Duty’s” episode 26.

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These behind-the-scenes snaps feature “Blood vs Duty” Task Force Alpha immersed in thrilling action and good vibes

Rianna Santiago

Published May 13, 2026 01:30 AM PHT

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Updated May 16, 2026 03:51 PM PHT

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LA Santos

River Joseph

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