'Batang Quiapo' champions Pinoy TV tropes

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After the long, successful run of Ang Probinsyano, ABS-CBN has once again dipped into the archives of Fernando Poe, Jr.’s filmography—and, not surprisingly, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo is a ratings bonanza on its first week of airing. | via philstarlife

The story was quite simple: a pickpocket from Quiapo runs into an ex-convict with a heart of gold . After a testy first-encounter, they teamed up to take down a drug syndicate and they ended up being together romantically.

The original was a hit for “Da King”, as FPJ was once called, as well as the then-thriving Regal Films. The idea of adaptinginto a series was announced by ABS-CBN a few years ago, but it was put on hold due to the overwhelming success ofThe adaptation’s cinematography is excellent, highlighting prominent landmarks of Quiapo. The action sequences were obviously given much attention and care, even employing the services of Lito Lapid—another legendary action star—as the show’s action director.

All the story angles presented here may seem implausible, but stranger things have happened in this country. Such things eventually become gossip fodder, which then becomes exaggerated as the story passes on from one person to another. And Filipinos love these types of escapism. It’s like having a street corner conversation come to life in the form of a TV show. And having one set in your own backyard must be thrilling to the audience. For sure, it

 

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philstarlife Wag nyo na po mention ung ratings may nagwawala na naman sa Kamuning lol

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