Czarina Faith Abuso

Richard, Gerald grateful to have been part of socially relevant series “Blood vs Duty”

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ABS-CBN Studios

<p>The fight for justice of two brothers separated by circumstance but reunited by duty comes full circle as ABS-CBN&#x27;s hit action-drama series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>,” starring Richard Gutierrez and Gerald Anderson, nears its thrilling conclusion.</p><p>Gerald welcomed the challenge of portraying Jalil Abubakar, the steadfast protector of a Muslim community caught in a systemic government conspiracy, saying the role allowed him to bring something fresh to the audience.</p><p>“It’s a challenge, gusto mo lagi may bago para sa audience. Gusto mo may bago silang mapapanood sa’yo. I really wanted to take it seriously. Gusto ko ma-share sa audience ‘yung religion na Islam, so pinaghirapan ko ‘yun,” he said. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bz3VGEWI9To" title="Blood vs Duty Finale Media Conference Livestream" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, Richard described “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>” as one of his finest works to date, crediting the series for giving him the opportunity to portray an agent named Marcus Reyes whose integrity and bravery guided his pursuit of justice.</p><p>“I can say that this is one of my best works in terms of my acting career. It&#x27;s one of my favorites,” he shared. </p><p>Throughout its run, the Kapamilya primetime series has resonated with viewers on air and online for exploring themes of truth and justice.   </p><p>According to its head writer, Cenon Palomares, the goal 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>” was really to tell a story that reflects real-life issues while leaving viewers with valuable lessons.  </p><p>“It has to be a story na nagre-resonate dapat sa audience. Afterwards, dapat meron ka ng baon, meron ka nang pinag-isipan. ‘Pag tumingin ka sa paligid lagi mo na makikita na nagmi-mirror siya sa totoong nangyayari. Kailangan socially relevant,” he stressed.</p><p>Now in its last two weeks, the series is set to deliver an exciting final chapter with the destabilization plot still in motion and the true bond between Jalil and Marcus yet to be revealed. Will the brothers get their second chance as a family? </p><p>Witness the explosive conclusion 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>” on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) on Mondays thru Fridays at 8:45 pm. The series also streams on Netflix, 72 hours in advance, and<a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> iWant</strong></a>, 48 hours in advance of its television airing. Viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV. </p><p>To watch “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>” on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, turn on your digital black box, press the scan button on the remote control, and look for ALLTV2.</p><p>For more details on “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blood vs Duty</strong></a>,” visit <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/blood-vs-duty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>bloodvsduty.abs-cbn.com  </strong></a></p><div> </div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/18/richard-gutierrez-zeroes-in-on-marcus-heroism-in-blood-vs-duty-0127" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Richard Gutierrez zeroes in on Marcus’ heroism in “Blood vs Duty”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/11/gerald-dives-into-the-nuances-of-jalil-s-passionate-heart-in-blood-vs-duty-0001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gerald dives into the nuances of Jalil’s passionate heart in “Blood vs Duty”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/3/look-richard-and-gerald-s-brotherly-bond-behind-the-scenes-of-blood-vs-duty-0002" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LOOK: Richard and Gerald’s brotherly bond behind the scenes of “Blood vs Duty”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/4/24/what-the-blood-vs-duty-leads-want-to-say-to-their-characters-0020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What the “Blood vs Duty” stars want to say to their characters</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/4/16/-blood-vs-duty-leads-uncover-where-they-click-and-clash-with-their-characters-0005" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>“Blood vs Duty” leads uncover where they click and clash with their characters</strong></a></div>

<p>The fight for justice of two brothers separated by circumstance but reunited by duty comes full circle as “Blood vs Duty” nears its thrilling conclusion.</p>

The fight for justice of two brothers separated by circumstance but reunited by duty comes full circle as “Blood vs Duty” nears its thrilling conclusion.