Ang Probinsyano

{{Main|List of Ang Probinsyano episodes}}

{{#lst:List of Ang Probinsyano episodes|overview}}

Ang Probinsyano has five narrative arcs or "books" over 9 seasons.

The Syndicate Arc ran from 2015 through 2017 spanning the first and second seasons. It focused on the cases Cardo encountered as a member of the CIDG.

The Rebellion and Terrorism Arc{{cite news|title=Book 2 ng 'Ang Probinsyano,' sinalubong ng bagong baby, bahay at tauhan|trans-title=Book 2 of 'Ang Probinsyano,' met with a new baby, house, and home|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/24/17/book-2-ng-ang-probinsyano-sinalubong-ng-bagong-baby-bahay-at-tauhan|access-date=6 October 2017|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=24 May 2017|language=fil|archive-date=October 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005152219/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/24/17/book-2-ng-ang-probinsyano-sinalubong-ng-bagong-baby-bahay-at-tauhan|url-status=live}} contains the third and fourth seasons of the series and focused on Cardo's encounters with the "Pulang Araw" ({{translation|Red Sun}}) as a member of the Special Action Force and undercover under the nom de guerre "Agila" ({{translation|Eagle}}), and later as part of the vigilante and far-left guerilla group "Vendetta".

The Political Arc{{cite news|title=IN PHOTOS: FPJ's Ang Probinsyano's "Palasyo" behind the scene moments|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/52032518-in-photos-fpjs-ang-probinsyanos-palasyo-behind-the-scene-moments|access-date=26 March 2018|work=ABS-CBN News|date=15 June 2018|archive-date=January 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124151124/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/52032518-in-photos-fpjs-ang-probinsyanos-palasyo-behind-the-scene-moments|url-status=live}} covers the series' fifth and sixth seasons and focuses on the larger political drama in the Philippines.

The Crime and Corruption Arc,{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/05/10/1916712/ang-probinsyano-nasa-netflix-na-pero-iba-ang-pamagat|title='Ang Probinsyano' nasa Netflix na... pero iba ang pamagat|work=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|date=10 May 2019|access-date=1 August 2019|first=James|last=Relativo|archive-date=August 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801085249/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/05/10/1916712/ang-probinsyano-nasa-netflix-na-pero-iba-ang-pamagat/amp/|url-status=live}} opened the series' seventh season and chronicles Cardo's return to the police force and his continued efforts to fight crime and corruption. This is followed by the show's eighth season, which sees Lily moving to consolidate her power as first lady and leader of an international drug cartel.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/152280/top-ratings-probinsyano-a724-20200627|title=Audience Favorites: Top-rating episodes of Ang Probinsyano per season|publisher=PEP|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|date=June 27, 2020|access-date=June 29, 2020|archive-date=July 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701144244/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/152280/top-ratings-probinsyano-a724-20200627|url-status=live}}

The International Arc follows Task Force Agila traveling north in search of a new hiding place after killing drug lord Enrique Vera, after avenging the murder of Audrey, sister of P/Cpt. Lia Mante, and daughter of Fernando Mante, in the ninth season. The Mante family leaves the country for their safety. Arriving in the north, they rent a place to stay while their enemies search for them. After a struggle in fighting and separation, the members of Task Force Agila reencounter each other, including Oscar Hidalgo, Aurora, Ambo, and Elizabeth. With the help of Senate President Camilo Edades, who is appointed "acting President" by Lily (after she detonates the fake Oscar Hidalgo named Mariano), Oscar and Camilo help each other to expose Lily and Renato's true identity and their crimes and corruptions. Many Filipinos gather for a mass protest outside the Palace against Lily, Arturo, and Renato. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Presidential Security Group, and the Philippine National Police storm the Palace to set up a blockade to prevent Lily from escaping.

However, she manages to escape alongside the corrupt PSG and Black Ops members who remain loyal to her and travels to a safe manor, serving as a last resort from their enemies. She is later overthrown and executed by Task Force Agila. Their final enemy, Renato Hipolito who repeated Lily's wickedness is hiding in the jungle and must either be captured or killed. They are ambushed and captured by Hipolito and warlord Lucio Santanar. Many Task Force Agila members are brutally tortured and killed, and Cardo is recaptured. Renato is about to kill Cardo; however, Oscar appears and, avenging Task Force Agila, finishes off Hipolito and his men, ending his wickedness. With the deaths of Renato, Arturo, Lily, and their subordinates, the reign of violence, greed, corruption, injustice, and anarchy ended. After an hour of battle, they declare the operation a Pyrrhic victory.

Many of their comrades died; however, their sacrifices emancipate the country. Cardo gets promoted to Police Major by Oscar for his bravery. After reuniting with his family and mourning the death of his grandmother, he decides to stay with them in Botolan. Oscar marries his first love, Aurora. Unknown to the two of them, while Cardo was off to work, he suddenly spots their daughter Mara, who is alive. The two of them smile and greet one another, hinting at the start of a relationship between them.

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{{main|List of Ang Probinsyano characters}}

• Coco Martin{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2015/09/22/9221528-abs-cbns-adaptation-to-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-set-to-air-on-september-28|title=ABS-CBN's adaptation to FPJ's "Ang Probinsyano" set to air on September 28|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=22 September 2015|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328042840/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2015/09/22/9221528-abs-cbns-adaptation-to-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-set-to-air-on-september-28|url-status=live}} as PS/Insp. Dominador "Ador" B. de Leon{{efn|name="Rank"|Ador died with the rank of Police Senior Inspector. When Cardo was posing as Ador, he "solved" the child trafficking case the latter left behind following his death, thus promoting "Ador" to Chief Inspector. When the ruse was revealed, the promotion was nullified.}}{{efn|name="Surname"|The reason why Cardo and Ador do not share the same surname is because Cardo was put up for adoption to secure his medical treatment. Borja was the middle name used by Ador in the series, even though it was not his mother's maiden name. It may not be explicitly stated in the series but Ador used "Borja" as his middle name, the reason for such usage remains unclear. In the first episode, certificates and portraits Ador's name read as "Dominador M. de Leon", however due to continuity errors, he was introduced as "Cadet Dominador Borja de Leon" during the PNPA Graduation Ceremony,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Pilot Episode|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eek3x1-iLvg?t=1850| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/Eek3x1-iLvg| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|date=29 September 2015|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} as well as in his promotion to Police Senior Inspector in the third episode.{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: A father's commitment|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXHFK7MzMQc0?t=420|url-status=dead|date=1 October 2015|website=YouTube|access-date=June 22, 2022|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502050051/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uXHFK7MzMQc0%3Ft%3D420}} In some episodes, Ador's gravestone in the cemetery was also shown as "PS/INSP. Dominador B. de Leon".{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Remembering Ador|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2FQkLUA40Y?t=41| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903081427/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2FQkLUA40Y&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2016-09-03 | url-status=dead|website=YouTube|date=1 September 2016}}}}{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"|The character's rank is based on §28, R.A. No. 6975 (Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990), the law governing police ranks at the time the character appeared on and/or exited from the show.}} and P/Maj. Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay{{efn|name="Paloma"|"Paloma Picache" is one of Cardo's disguises and is not a separate character. Cardo used the disguise twice to infiltrate various crime organizations. First being used to penetrate Madam Olga's White Slavery racket and then later, Ella's crime family.}}{{efn|name="Aliases"|Other than Paloma Picache, Cardo has also used various aliases throughout the series. He used the name Arthur Rosales,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: New mission|url= https://youtube.com/watch?v=HuSTnCSyL-Q| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320152104/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuSTnCSyL-Q&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2016-03-20 | url-status=dead|website=YouTube|date=15 March 2016}} to pose as a buyer of the human organs illegally harvested by Dr. Ivan Gomez (Eric Quizon); Rico,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Cardo's wife|url= https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dusp17Zn3ag| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203809/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dusp17Zn3ag&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2016-03-04 | url-status=dead|website=YouTube|date=1 March 2016}} while on the run with Trina Trinidad (Anne Curtis) from Scarface Dimayuga (Nonie Buencamino) and his men; Edward,{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/05/06/1950716-cardo-nakapasok-na-sa-grupo-nila-jonas|title=Cardo, nakapasok na sa grupo nila Jonas|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=6 May 2016|access-date=29 March 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054020/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/05/06/1950716-cardo-nakapasok-na-sa-grupo-nila-jonas|url-status=dead}} when he infiltrated the Party Drug ring of Jonas Paulino (Jake Cuenca); Boy,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Marie's secret admirer|url= https://youtube.com/watch?v=-BgEsDZHsIk| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/-BgEsDZHsIk| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=11 July 2016}}{{cbignore}} when on behalf of Benny, he posed as Marie's (Meg Imperial) secret admirer; Caloy,{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/08/01/5780116-cardo-at-benny-napasok-na-ang-labanan-ng-mga-aso|title=Cardo at Benny, napasok na ang labanan ng mga aso|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=1 August 2016|access-date=29 March 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054440/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/08/01/5780116-cardo-at-benny-napasok-na-ang-labanan-ng-mga-aso|url-status=dead}} when he infiltrated Atong's (Emilio Garcia) illegal dog fighting club; Raul,{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2017/01/12/47011217-look-coco-and-onyok-as-raul-and-palumi-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|title=LOOK: Coco and Onyok as Raul and Palumi in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=12 January 2017|access-date=29 March 2018|archive-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231633/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2017/01/12/47011217-look-coco-and-onyok-as-raul-and-palumi-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|url-status=dead}} whilst wearing reggae garb, in order to safely board a ferry bound for Cebu; Miguel,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Cardo admits the truth to Cora and Amado|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=57nisOaAJmU| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/57nisOaAJmU| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=2 February 2017}}{{cbignore}} when he was a fugitive from the New Bilibid Prison and both hiding and undercover in Cebu; and Fernan, later adding the nom de guerre Agila,{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Cardo becomes a member of Pulang Araw|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=O1y2nLMTSS0| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/O1y2nLMTSS0| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=8 August 2017}}{{cbignore}} during his time undercover as part of Pulang Araw. Originally, Fernan was meant to be "Elmer"{{cite web|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Cardo pretends to be Elmer|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=ysFcj4nknnA| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211111/ysFcj4nknnA| archive-date=2021-11-11 | url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=29 July 2017}}{{cbignore}} as it was one of the names we can hear Cardo introduce himself with to Romulo Dumaguit upon regaining consciousness. This, however was later changed to Fernan in succeeding episodes.}}{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"|The character's rank is based on R.A. No. 11200, the current law prescribing police ranks in the Philippines}}
• John Arcilla{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/18/17/meet-the-new-cast-members-of-ang-probinsyano|title=Meet the new cast members of 'Ang Probinsyano'| publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=19 May 2017|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074200/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/18/17/meet-the-new-cast-members-of-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito
• Angel Aquino as MGen. Diana T. Olegario{{efn|name="Diana"|While General Olegario was married to Romulo Dumaguit in the show's sixth season, she continued to carry the last name of her first husband. "Olegario" is the last name of her deceased prior spouse and not her maiden name as evidenced by the fact that her son Joel (Marco Gumabao) carried the last name Olegario.}}{{efn|name="Finale"|Task Force Agila members who died during the mission to capture Renato and allies are posthumously promoted by President Hidalgo for their acts of heroism.}}
• Geoff Eigenmann{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/21/20/watch-jane-de-leon-joins-ang-probinsyano-gets-welcome-message-from-coco-martin | title=WATCH: Jane de Leon joins 'Ang Probinsyano,' gets welcome message from Coco Martin | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=December 21, 2020 | access-date=March 19, 2021 | archive-date=May 4, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504103759/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/21/20/watch-jane-de-leon-joins-ang-probinsyano-gets-welcome-message-from-coco-martin | url-status=live }} as P/Maj. Albert De Vela
• John Prats{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/30/16/john-prats-joins-ang-probinsyano|title=John Prats joins 'Ang Probinsyano'|work=ABS-CBN News|date=30 March 2016|access-date=30 March 2016|archive-date=May 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503120848/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/30/16/john-prats-joins-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as P/Cpt. Jerome Girona Jr.{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Lorna Tolentino{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/11/19/watch-lorna-tolentinos-powerful-entrance-in-probinsyano|title=WATCH: Lorna Tolentino's powerful entrance in 'Probinsyano'|newspaper=ABS-CBN News|date=11 March 2019|access-date=11 February 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126014009/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/11/19/watch-lorna-tolentinos-powerful-entrance-in-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as First Lady Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo
• Malou Crisologo as Yolanda "Yolly" Capuyao-Santos
• Michael de Mesa{{Cite web |last=REQUINTINA |first=ROBERT |date=March 24, 2021 |title=Michael de Mesa gets death threat for his role in 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/23/michael-de-mesa-gets-death-threat-for-his-role-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} as P/Cpl. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Raymart Santiago{{cite news | url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/4/6/fresh-scoops/raymart-santiago-joins-the-cast-of-fpjs-ang-prob-205759 | title=Raymart Santiago joins the cast of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=April 6, 2019 | access-date=April 6, 2019 | archive-date=April 6, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406050148/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/4/6/fresh-scoops/raymart-santiago-joins-the-cast-of-fpjs-ang-prob-205759 | url-status=live }} as P/LtCol. Victor A. Basco{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Rowell Santiago{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/06/18/these-four-stars-are-joining-ang-probinsyano|title=These four stars are joining 'Ang Probinsyano'|date=6 March 2018|access-date=7 March 2018|publisher=ABS-CBN News|archive-date=March 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313154511/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/06/18/these-four-stars-are-joining-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as President Oscar Hidalgo and Mariano Patag{{efn|name="Double"|President Hidalgo's body double employed in order to make sure a succession in the office does not occur despite the real Hidalgo's absence.}}
• Shaina Magdayao{{cite news | url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/2/11/fresh-scoops/look-shaina-magdayao-barbie-imperial-isabelle-d-225348 | title=LOOK: Shaina Magdayao, Barbie Imperial, Isabelle de Leon to join 'Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=February 11, 2020 | access-date=February 11, 2020 | archive-date=June 29, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629225628/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/2/11/fresh-scoops/look-shaina-magdayao-barbie-imperial-isabelle-d-225348 | url-status=live }} as P/LtCol. Roxanne Opeña{{efn|name="Finale"}}

• Lordivino "Bassilyo" Ignacio as P/Cpl. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• CJ Ramos{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/18/a-second-chance-cj-ramos-balik-showbiz-na|title=A second chance: CJ Ramos balik showbiz na|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=16 August 2018|access-date=16 August 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411031920/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/18/a-second-chance-cj-ramos-balik-showbiz-na|url-status=live}} as P/Cpl. Patrick Espinosa{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Dax Augustus as Augustus
• Jay Gonzaga as LtCol. James Cordero{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• John Medina as P/Maj. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Marc Solis{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/15/ex-teen-star-marc-solis-returns-with-ang-probinsyano|title=Ex-teen star Marc Solis returns with 'Ang Probinsyano'|date=3 November 2015|access-date=9 March 2018|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Reyma|last=Buan-Deveza|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310073938/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/15/ex-teen-star-marc-solis-returns-with-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as PS/MSgt. Rigor Soriano{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Nonong Ballinan as Presidential Aide-De-Camp Ambrocio "Ambo" Honorio
• Sancho delas Alas{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/11/17/ai-ais-son-sancho-now-a-kapamilya|title=Ai Ai's son Sancho now a Kapamilya?|work=ABS-CBN News|date=11 July 2017|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823210414/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/11/17/ai-ais-son-sancho-now-a-kapamilya|url-status=live}} as P/Cpl. Gregorio "Greco" Cortez{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Bryan "Smugglaz" Lao{{cite news|url=http://cocomartin.ph/features/cardo-mahuhuli-na-ba-ng-pulang-araw|title=Cardo mahuhuli na nga ba ng Pulang Araw?|work=cocomartin.ph|date=22 September 2017|access-date=18 February 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411031757/http://cocomartin.ph/features/cardo-mahuhuli-na-ba-ng-pulang-araw|url-status=live}} as P/Cpl. Marsial "Butete" Matero{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Finale"}}
• Whitney Tyson{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/6/10/fresh-scoops/whitney-tyson-makes-a-tv-comeback-on-ang-probinsy-185568|title=Whitney Tyson makes a TV comeback on "Ang Probinsyano"|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=10 June 2018|access-date=10 June 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411032043/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/6/10/fresh-scoops/whitney-tyson-makes-a-tv-comeback-on-ang-probinsy-185568|url-status=live}} as Elizabeth

====Recurring====

• Marvin Yap as Elmo Santos
• PJ Endrinal as Wally Nieves
• Bianca Manalo{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/96051718-look-ang-babaeng-bumihag-sa-puso-ni-alakdan|title=LOOK: Ang babaeng bumihag sa puso ni Alakdan!|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=18 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411031814/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/96051718-look-ang-babaeng-bumihag-sa-puso-ni-alakdan|url-status=dead}} as Lourdes "Bubbles" Torres
• Lester Llansang as P/Cpt. Mark Vargas
• Arlene Tolibas{{cite news|url=http://m.inquirer.net/bandera?id=160231|title=Cast members ng 'Probinsyano' takot na takot 'mapatay'; may pakiusap kay Coco|newspaper=Inquirer|date=21 January 2017|access-date=19 February 2018|first=Ambet|last=Nabus|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010548/http://m.inquirer.net/bandera?id=160231|url-status=dead}} as Marikit Flores
• Daria Ramirez{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/19/kilalanin-mga-bagong-karakter-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=KILALANIN: Mga bagong karakter sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=28 January 2019|access-date=30 January 2019|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422034653/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/19/kilalanin-mga-bagong-karakter-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Auring
• Arlene Muhlach as Loring
• Ella Cruz as Lisa
• Jobert "Kuya Jobert" Austria{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/02/18/whos-that-girl-with-cardo-probinsyano-club-dancer-intrigues-viewers|title=Who's that girl with Cardo? 'Probinsyano' club dancer intrigues viewers|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=2 March 2018|access-date=4 March 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411031941/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/02/18/whos-that-girl-with-cardo-probinsyano-club-dancer-intrigues-viewers|url-status=live}} as Pat. George "Wangbu" Espinosa{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Hyubs Azarcon{{cite news | url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2019/03/12/42031219-lando-nakiusap-kay-cardo-para-kay-entoy | title=Ang Probinsyano: Lando, nakiusap kay Cardo para kay Entoy | work=ABS-CBN Entertainment | date=March 12, 2019 | access-date=February 15, 2020 | archive-date=February 15, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215042145/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2019/03/12/42031219-lando-nakiusap-kay-cardo-para-kay-entoy | url-status=dead }} as P/MSgt. Rolando "Lando" Reyes{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Nico Antonio as Jacinto "Intoy" Santos
• Lorenzo Mara as Ruben
• Rhed Bustamante{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/18/18/watch-mystica-rhed-bustamante-debut-in-ang-probinsyano|title=WATCH: Mystica, Rhed Bustamante debut in 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=18 September 2018|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502074239/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/18/18/watch-mystica-rhed-bustamante-debut-in-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Ana
• Kenken Nuyad as Aye
• Donna Cariaga as Doray Mendoza
• Joven Olvido as Carlo "Caloy" Mendoza
• Ghersie Fantastico as Itong
• Ferdinand "Prinsipe Makata" Clemente as Mot
• Mark Manicad{{cite news | url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2019/05/01/60050119-oscar-ipinaalala-ang-kanyang-bagong-tauhan-kay-elizabeth | title=Ang Probinsyano: Oscar, ipinaalala ang kanyang bagong tauhan kay Elizabeth | publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment | date=May 2, 2019 | access-date=May 27, 2019 | archive-date=May 27, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527142739/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2019/05/01/60050119-oscar-ipinaalala-ang-kanyang-bagong-tauhan-kay-elizabeth | url-status=dead }} as P/Cpt. Edwin Salonga{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Onyok Pineda as Honorio "Onyok" Amaba
• James "Paquito" Sagarino{{cite news | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26517/coco-martin-on-working-with-kids-in-emfpjs-ang-probinsyanoem-napagalitan-ko-nga-e#qoyQi5A3bpeOCBLm.99 | title=Coco Martin on working with kids in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: "Napagalitan ko nga, e!" | publisher=PEP | date=August 9, 2017 | access-date=March 19, 2018 | first=Rachelle | last=Siazon | archive-date=March 19, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319213539/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26517/coco-martin-on-working-with-kids-in-emfpjs-ang-probinsyanoem-napagalitan-ko-nga-e#qoyQi5A3bpeOCBLm.99 | url-status=live }} as Paquito Alvarado
• Rhian "Dang" Ramos as Amanda "Dang" Ignacio
• Shantel Crislyn Layh "Ligaya" Ngujo as Ligaya Dungalo
• Enzo Pelojero as Dexter Flores
• Iyannah Sumalpong{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ZW2yRA15d/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B5ZW2yRA15d|archive-date=December 26, 2021|url-access=registration|title=Makikila mo sila ngayong gabi sa #FPJAP3BagongSalta (@dreamscapeph)|date=November 28, 2019|publisher=Instagram|access-date=November 29, 2019}}{{cbignore}} as Kristelle "Letlet" Sandoval

• Jaime Fabregas as P/LtGen. Delfin S. Borja{{efn|name="Delfin"|Delfin Borja retired from the PNP with the rank of Police Major General (P/MGen) under R.A. No. 11200, its equivalent rank under R.A. No. 6975 being Police Director.}}{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}{{efn|name="Borja"|Delfin died with the rank of Police Major General (P/MGen). When Task Force Agila were reinstated, President Hidalgo awarded Delfin posthumous promotion to Police Lieutenant General (P/LtGen) for his acts of heroism.}}
• Maja Salvador as SPO1 Glenda "Glen" F. Corpuz{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"}}
• Agot Isidro as Verna Syquia-Tuazon
• Bela Padilla as Carmen M. Guzman{{efn|name="Carmen"|Bela Padilla's character Carmen M. Guzman was twice married during her run in the series, once to Dominador "Ador" B. De Leon, and after the latter's death, to Joaquin S. Tuazon.}}
• Arjo Atayde as PC/Insp. Joaquin S. Tuazon{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"}}
• Albert Martinez as Tomas "Papa Tom" G. Tuazon
• Yassi Pressman{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/17/16/buhay-media-tampok-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=Buhay media, tampok sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=17 August 2016|access-date=9 March 2018|first=Rhys|last=Buccat|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074038/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/17/16/buhay-media-tampok-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Kapitana Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay
• Joel Torre as Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo{{efn|name="TeddyPen"|Teddy Arevalo used pen names while writing against the government and exposing its corruption. Against Lucas Cabrera's administration in Season 6, Teddy used the name Juan Verdad. He also used the name Jose Malaya in his exposés against Lily and her allies in Season 7.}}
• Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Virginia "Virgie" R. Arevalo
• Edu Manzano as President Lucas Cabrera{{efn|name="President Lucas"|Lucas Cabrera was written off the show as the sitting President of the Republic of the Philippines, hence he is still credited as President}}
• Jhong Hilario as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan
• Sid Lucero as Maj. Manolo "Nolo" Catindig
• Mark Anthony Fernandez{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/13/18/mark-anthony-fernandez-joins-ang-probinsyano|title=Mark Anthony Fernandez joins 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=13 March 2018|access-date=15 March 2018|archive-date=March 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315103012/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/13/18/mark-anthony-fernandez-joins-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Brandon Cabrera
• Pokwang as Amor Nieves
• JC Santos{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/18/napapagod-din-ako-alyana-splits-from-cardo-in-ang-probinsyano|title='Napapagod din ako': Alyana splits from Cardo in 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=16 February 2018|access-date=18 February 2018|archive-date=February 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221072313/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/18/napapagod-din-ako-alyana-splits-from-cardo-in-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{efn|name="JC"|JC Santos also previously guested as the teenage Emilio Syquia in flashbacks.}} as Marco Cabrera
• Jolo Revilla{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/17/18/jolo-revilla-papasok-sa-ang-probinsyano-ni-coco|title=Jolo Revilla, papasok sa 'Ang Probinsyano' ni Coco|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=17 April 2018|access-date=18 April 2018|first=Jeff|last=Fernando|archive-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418173132/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/17/18/jolo-revilla-papasok-sa-ang-probinsyano-ni-coco|url-status=live}} as PSG Commander Harold Casilag
• Francis Magundayao{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27780/ryza-cenon-appears-in-first-abs-cbn-show-jolo-revilla-stages-tv-comeback#1dJDTTfSvpTZf277.99|title=Ryza Cenon appears in first ABS-CBN show; Jolo Revilla stages TV comeback|work=PEP|date=17 April 2018|access-date=19 April 2018|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419053342/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27780/ryza-cenon-appears-in-first-abs-cbn-show-jolo-revilla-stages-tv-comeback#1dJDTTfSvpTZf277.99|url-status=live}} as Yohan Hidalgo
• Bobby Andrews{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/109050218-look-meet-bobby-andrews-loving-wife-for-18-years|title=LOOK: Meet Bobby Andrews' loving wife for 18 years!|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=2 May 2018|access-date=7 May 2018|archive-date=June 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607095804/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/109050218-look-meet-bobby-andrews-loving-wife-for-18-years|url-status=dead}} as Special Assistant to the President William Celerio
• Ryza Cenon as Aubrey Hidalgo
• Dawn Zulueta as First Lady Marissa Hidalgo{{efn|name="First Lady"|Marissa Hidalgo was written off the show as the First Lady of the Philippines, hence she is credited as such}}
• Alice Dixson Second Lady as Catherine V. Cabrera{{efn|name="Second Lady"|Catherine Cabrera left the show before Lucas Cabrera's ascencion to the Presidency, thus she is still billed as the second lady because the title was never explicitly used by the character on the show.}}
• Tirso Cruz III{{Cite web |last=dela Cruz |first=Liezel |date=August 4, 2022 |title=20 evil, cunning scenes of Tirso Cruz III as one of the most dangerous villains in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/20-evil-cunning-scenes-of-tirso-cruz-iii-as-one-of-the-most-dangerous-villains-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-17854 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} Atty. Arturo "Art" M. Padua
• Marc Abaya{{Cite web |last=dela Cruz |first=Liezel |date=May 27, 2021 |title=10 scenes of Marc Abaya aka Jacob's mad villainy in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-videos/10-scenes-of-marc-abaya-aka-jacobs-mad-villainy-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-14898 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} as Jacob Serrano
• Ara Mina{{cite news|last=Anarcon|first=James Patrick|date=December 25, 2019|title=Jerald Napoles joins Ang Probinsyano for his ABS-CBN comeback|publisher=PEP|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/148380/jerald-napoles-joins-coco-probinsyano-for-abs-cbn-comeback-a724-20191225|access-date=December 27, 2019|archive-date=December 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226180319/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/148380/jerald-napoles-joins-coco-probinsyano-for-abs-cbn-comeback-a724-20191225|url-status=live}} as Ellen Padua

;Very Special Participation

• Lito Lapid as Romulo "Leon" Dumaguit

;Very Special Role

• Susan Roces as Flora "Lola Flora" S. Borja-de Leon
• Eddie Garcia{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/08/16/watch-eddie-garcia-is-mafia-leader-in-ang-probinsyano|title=WATCH: Eddie Garcia is mafia leader in 'Ang Probinsyano'| publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=8 April 2016|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074027/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/08/16/watch-eddie-garcia-is-mafia-leader-in-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/304053/eddie-out-to-confuse-enemies-in-probinsyano|title=Eddie out to confuse enemies in 'Probinsyano'|newspaper=Inquirer|date=11 November 2018|access-date=15 November 2018|first=Marinel R.|last=Cruz|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115153834/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/304053/eddie-out-to-confuse-enemies-in-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Don Emilio Syquia/Señor Gustavo Torralba{{efn|name="Emilio Torralba"|Emilio Syquia began using the alias Gustavo Torralba after surviving his near fatal encounter with Vendetta. Under this guise, Torralba presents himself as a Colombian businessman; moreover he has shifted his business interest to illegal mining.}}
• JC Santos as young Emilio

• Joey Marquez as Nanding Corpuz
• Malou de Guzman as Lolit Fajardo-Corpuz
• Mitch Valdes as Konsehala Gina Magtanggol{{efn|name="Kupitana"|Gina Magtanggol was written off the show as a sitting Manila City Councilor awaiting trial as principal for the complex crime of unintentional abortion with double frustrated murder, hence she is still listed under her title as City Councilor.}}
• Eda Nolan{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/86010918-look-eda-nolan-with-her-adorable-little-man|title=LOOK: Eda Nolan with her adorable little man!|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=9 February 2018|access-date=19 March 2018|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612184536/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/86010918-look-eda-nolan-with-her-adorable-little-man|url-status=dead}} as Brenda F. Corpuz
• Belle Mariano{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/128082517-look-100-most-memorable-stars-who-joined-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829221755/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/128082517-look-100-most-memorable-stars-who-joined-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 29, 2017|title=LOOK: 100 Most Memorable Stars Who Joined FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=26 August 2017|access-date=9 March 2018}} as Rachel S. Tuazon
• Beverly Salviejo as Yaya Cita Roque
• Pepe Herrera as Benjamin "Benny" Dimaapi
• Art Acuña as PS/Supt. Roy Carreon{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"}}
• Michael Roy Jornales as P/Cpt. Francisco "Chikoy" Rivera{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Marc Acueza as PS/Insp. Bernardino "Dino" Robles{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"}}
• Rino Marco as PS/Insp. Gregorio "Greg" Sebastian{{efn|name="R.A. No. 6975"}}
• Ping Medina{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/18/15/watch-how-diego-escaped-in-ang-probinsyano|title=WATCH: How Diego escaped in 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=19 November 2015|access-date=19 March 2018|archive-date=March 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319213654/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/18/15/watch-how-diego-escaped-in-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Diego Sahagun
• Mhyco Aquino as Lorenz Gabriel
• Lander Vera Perez as Alfred Borromeo
• Gary Lim as Gaspar Romero
• McCoy de Leon{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/24351/elisse-joson-and-mccoy-de-leon-to-appear-in-emfpjs-ang-probinsyanoem|title=Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon to appear in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|work=PEP|date=18 August 2016|access-date=9 March 2018|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|archive-date=March 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319151527/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/24351/elisse-joson-and-mccoy-de-leon-to-appear-in-emfpjs-ang-probinsyanoem|url-status=live}} as Juan Pablo "JP" R. Arevalo
• Juliana Parizcova Segovia{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/tonightwithboyabunda/videos/2018/07/19/52071918-watch-uncut-interview-with-juliana-parizcova-segovia-on-tonight-with-boy-abunda|title=WATCH: Uncut interview with Juliana Parizcova Segovia on Tonight With Boy Abunda|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=19 July 2018|access-date=23 August 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411031810/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/tonightwithboyabunda/videos/2018/07/19/52071918-watch-uncut-interview-with-juliana-parizcova-segovia-on-tonight-with-boy-abunda|url-status=dead}} as Francisco/Francine
• Roy "Shernan" Gaite{{cite news|url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20170805/282127816563506|title=How Susan sees FPJ in Coco|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=5 August 2017|access-date=16 March 2018|first=Ricky|last=Lo|archive-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316152248/https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20170805/282127816563506|url-status=live}} as Gido
• Pedro "Zaito" Canon Jr.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/05/17/panoorin-rapper-na-si-zaito-umangkas-na-rin-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=PANOORIN: Rapper na si Zaito, umangkas na rin sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|work=ABS-CBN News|date=6 June 2017|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074041/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/05/17/panoorin-rapper-na-si-zaito-umangkas-na-rin-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Nick
• David Minemoto as David
• Maika Rivera{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/07/21/maika-rivera-bagong-aabangan-sa-ang-probinsyano | title=Maika Rivera, bagong aabangan sa 'Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=April 7, 2021 | access-date=April 25, 2021 | archive-date=April 25, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425035153/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/07/21/maika-rivera-bagong-aabangan-sa-ang-probinsyano | url-status=live }} as Cassandra Jose

;Introducing

• Heart Ramos as Mary Grace "Gracie" Hidalgo
• McNeal "Awra" Briguela{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/05/16/ang-probinsyano-meet-cardos-new-admirer|title='Ang Probinsyano': Meet Cardo's new admirer|work=ABS-CBN News|date=6 April 2016|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074016/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/05/16/ang-probinsyano-meet-cardos-new-admirer|url-status=live}} as Macario "Makmak" Samonte Jr.

;Recurring

• Lei Andrei Navarro{{cite news|url=http://k.entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2018/09/13/00116091318-the-little-big-stars-of-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|title=The Little "BIG" Stars of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|work=ABS-CBN News|date=14 September 2018|access-date=11 October 2018|first=Kaye|last=Ricarte|archive-date=October 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010213559/http://k.entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2018/09/13/00116091318-the-little-big-stars-of-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} as Dominador "Junior" G. de Leon Jr.
• Dennis Padilla as Edgar Guzman
• Ana Roces as Leonora "Nora" Montano-Guzman
• Brace Arquiza{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/10/7/fresh-scoops/will-brace-arquiza-get-a-love-team-partner-in-fpjs-135835|title=Will Brace Arquiza get a love team partner in 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano?'|work=Push|date=7 October 2015|access-date=20 March 2018|first=Gary Ann|last=Lastrilla|archive-date=March 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043856/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/10/7/fresh-scoops/will-brace-arquiza-get-a-love-team-partner-in-fpjs-135835|url-status=live}} as Ryan M. Guzman
• Elisse Joson as Lorraine Pedrosa
• Kiray Celis as Mitch
• Daisy Reyes as Belen Girona
• Jeffrey Tam as Otep
• Benj Manalo as Felipe "Pinggoy" Tanyag Jr.
• Long Mejia as Francisco "Paco" Alvarado
• Al Vaughn Chier Tuliao as Ricardo "Ricky Boy" A. Dalisay Jr.
• Tart Carlos{{cite news | url=http://abscbnpr.com/kapamilya-stars-support-tfcs-vote4aselfieworthyph-campaign/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412123509/http://abscbnpr.com/kapamilya-stars-support-tfcs-vote4aselfieworthyph-campaign/ | url-status=usurped | archive-date=April 12, 2016 | title=KAPAMILYA STARS SUPPORT TFC'S #Vote4ASelfieWorthyPH CAMPAIGN | publisher=ABS-CBN PR | date=April 8, 2016 | access-date=February 26, 2018}} as Juanita "J.Lo" Burton
• Xia Vigor as Keana Burton

{{Main|List of Ang Probinsyano guest stars}}

Originally, Martin was to do a different series based on his experiences as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Canada. This concept was floated as a movie starring Martin and Nora Aunor, which the latter turned down.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/23196/coco-martin-sarah-geronimo-were-supposed-to-play-clark-and-leah-in-emon-the-wings-of-loveem|title=Coco Martin, Sarah Geronimo were supposed to play Clark and Leah in On The Wings Of Love|work=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|first=Nikko|last=Tuazon|date=March 1, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2020|archive-date=March 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328232211/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/23196/coco-martin-sarah-geronimo-were-supposed-to-play-clark-and-leah-in-emon-the-wings-of-loveem|url-status=live}} The film with Martin and Aunor would eventually be released in 2016 under the title Padre de Familia.{{cite news|title=Nora Aunor shares screen with Coco, Jasmine|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/129305/nora-aunor-shares-screen-with-coco-jasmine|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=January 12, 2014|access-date=March 29, 2020|first=Bayani Jr.|last=San Diego|archive-date=March 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328232219/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/129305/nora-aunor-shares-screen-with-coco-jasmine|url-status=live}} This concept would be revisited by Martin in his 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Labyu with an Accent.{{cite news |last=Garcia |first=Rose |title=Why Coco Martin chose Jodi Sta. Maria as his leading lady for Labyu with an Accent |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/170118/coco-martin-jodi-sta-maria-labyu-a746-20221203 |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=3 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215142751/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/170118/coco-martin-jodi-sta-maria-labyu-a746-20221203 |url-status=live }}

With the film's release then uncertain, the concept was turned into a series, which necessitated a change in the female lead. Judy Ann Santos was approached to be Martin's leading lady. Santos, however, turned down the offer due to her pregnancy. Sarah Geronimo was approached but also decline. Martin then pitched the idea of adapting Ang Probinsyano.

Martin's abandoned concept would eventually be released the same year as On the Wings of Love starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre.

That production was impacted by Ang Probinsyano, as the character of Jiggs was to be played by Arjo Atayde.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/07/16/did-you-know-arjo-was-original-jigs-of-otwol|title=Did you know? Arjo was original Jigs of 'OTWOL'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=7 March 2016|access-date=9 January 2020|archive-date=January 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109071437/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/07/16/did-you-know-arjo-was-original-jigs-of-otwol|url-status=live}} Atayde's casting had gone as far as the look test when he was pulled out to play Joaquin Tuazon. Albie Casiño eventually bagged the role of Jiggs.

Hot off the heels of Martin's portrayal of PS/Insp. Garry Eraña on the "Plano" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya which served as a tribute to the SAF 44,{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/91130-coco-martin-angel-locsin-mmk-pnp-saf-fallen-44-tribute-episode/|title=Coco Martin, Angel Locsin on PNP SAF 'MMK' tribute episode|publisher=Rappler|first1=Alexa|last1=Villano|first2=Tifanny Jillian|last2=Go|date=25 April 2015|access-date=10 July 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407205235/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/91130-coco-martin-angel-locsin-mmk-pnp-saf-fallen-44-tribute-episode|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/90548-coco-martin-fpj-remake-ang-probinsyano/|title=Coco Martin to star in TV remake of FPJ film 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=Rappler|date=18 May 2015|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407205203/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/90548-coco-martin-fpj-remake-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio floated the idea of an action drama series that aimed to give importance to the police force in an effort to help them "regain the love and respect of the people". Coco Martin, later named lead actor, was involved in the production shoot and proposed that the production team create a television adaptation. When asked why Martin chose to adapt Ang Probinsyano, he explained that he and his grandmother enjoyed watching films of the action star while growing up. The widow of Fernando Poe Jr., Susan Roces reportedly gave her blessing to the production.{{cite news|last1=Cruz|first1=Marinel|title=Dangerous stunts excite Coco Martin|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/180216/dangerous-stunts-excite-coco-martin|access-date=12 February 2016|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=5 October 2015|archive-date=February 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219210615/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/180216/dangerous-stunts-excite-coco-martin|url-status=live}}

Ang Probinsyano was not a remake of the eponymous 1997 film. It was made to run for months to be more suitable for series viewers.{{cite news|last=Dumaplin|first=Christine Allaine|title='Ang Probinsyano' not a remake – Susan Roces |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/ang-probinsyano-not-a-remake-susan-roces/|newspaper=Manila Bulletin|date=27 September 2015|language=en, tl|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216131142/http://www.mb.com.ph/ang-probinsyano-not-a-remake-susan-roces/ |archive-date=16 February 2016}}

The title of the original film was inspired by the term pulis patola, which is occasionally used to tease new police officers. Since patola, or cucumber (genus Luffa), is usually grown in the provinces outside urban areas, the film was given the title Ang Probinsyano.

A special tribute screening of the film was held on 20 August 2015, in celebration of FPJ's 76th birthday and ahead of the premiere of the adaptation.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/103252-coco-martin-susan-roces-grace-poe-celebrities-tribute-fpj/|title=IN PHOTOS: Susan Roces, Grace Poe lead star-studded FPJ tribute movie screening| publisher=Rappler|date=20 August 2015|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118222643/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/103252-coco-martin-susan-roces-grace-poe-celebrities-tribute-fpj|url-status=live}} The screening was attended by the series cast, including Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla, Beverly Salviejo and Jaime Fàbregas who also served as the film's musical director.

The first trailer was shown on September 4, 2015.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/104794-ang-probinsyano-trailer-coco-martin-maja-salvador/|title=WATCH: 'Ang Probinsyano' first trailer released|publisher=Rappler|date=5 September 2015|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000628/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/104794-ang-probinsyano-trailer-coco-martin-maja-salvador/|url-status=live}}

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Series themes include the will to fight and take possibly mortal risks, family relationships, bravery and fortitude, unconditional love, self-sacrifice, vengeance, and fighting for justice. The series depicts worsening issues based on ongoing social problems across the country, such as drug trafficking, political corruption, prostitution, human trafficking, worsening poverty, organized crime, and criminality, also transitioning to socio-political issues like governmental corruption, nepotism, business corruption, social injustice, human rights abuses, political murders, bureaucratic corruption, terrorism, usurping elite rule, fascism, and warlordism.

Countering these issues, Ang Probinsyano depicts the opposition of the system, guerilla warfare, class struggle, democracy, and the fight and resistance to the decaying and oppressive joint dictatorship of the oligarchy and the aristocracy.

The adaptation was announced on 18 May 2015. The event was attended by ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio and Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Albert Martinez, Angeline Quinto and Bela Padilla.

To prepare for the role, Martin and other cast members undewent police training,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/18018/coco-martin-shaves-hair-for-remake-of-fpj39s-ang-probinsyano?ref=article_tag|title=Coco Martin shaves hair for remake of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=PEP|first=Bernie V.|last=Franco|date=29 May 2015|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=July 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712090901/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/18018/coco-martin-shaves-hair-for-remake-of-fpj39s-ang-probinsyano?ref=article_tag|url-status=live}} Martin attended PNP flag-raising ceremonies to immerse himself in the role.{{cite news|url=https://manilastandardtoday.com/mobile/article/179850|title=Coco Martin's tribute to policemen|newspaper=Manila Standard|first=Eton B.|last=Concepcion|date=10 June 2015|access-date=4 July 2020}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Martin had to learn various martial arts and weapons handling. Marting performed most of his stunts.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/20488/coco-martin-jumps-into-a-river-does-most-of-his-stunts-in-ang-probinsyano#qKkqMuczz4tCTvzE.99|title=Coco Martin jumps into a river; does most of his stunts in Ang Probinsyano|publisher=PEP|first=Nerisa|last=Almo|date=28 September 2015|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711104234/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/20488/coco-martin-jumps-into-a-river-does-most-of-his-stunts-in-ang-probinsyano#qKkqMuczz4tCTvzE.99|url-status=live}} He served as the creative consultant,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/25014/arjo-atayde-describes-coco-martin-as-tv-show-creative-consultant|title=Arjo Atayde describes Coco Martin as TV show creative consultant|publisher=PEP|first=Nonie|last=Nicasio|date=11 November 2016|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407214520/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/25014/arjo-atayde-describes-coco-martin-as-tv-show-creative-consultant|url-status=live}} and later one of the directors.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/358760/cocos-house-rules-on-probinsyano-set|title=Coco's house rules on 'Probinsyano' set|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=19 January 2020|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407214521/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/358760/cocos-house-rules-on-probinsyano-set|url-status=live}}

Singer-actress Angeline Quinto was cast as Lily, an original character in a different role, but was dropped from the cast.{{cite news|url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/41595/angeline-quinto-pulled-out-of-coco-martins-new-series/|title=Angeline Quinto pulled out of Coco Martin's new series|first=Rhea Manila|last=Santos|publisher=Push.com|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=October 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004011202/http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/41595/angeline-quinto-pulled-out-of-coco-martins-new-series/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/28/15/angeline-hurt-shes-out-probinsyano|title=Angeline hurt that she's out of 'Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=July 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150731015704/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/28/15/angeline-hurt-shes-out-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/30/15/coco-sad-angeline-out-probinsyano|title=Coco sad that Angeline is out of 'Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=August 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801235253/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/30/15/coco-sad-angeline-out-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/42712/angeline-quinto-explains-real-reason-why-shes-no-longer-part-of-ang-probinsyano/|title=Angeline Quinto explains real reason why she's no longer part of "Ang Probinsyano"|first=Maureen Marie|last=Belmonte|publisher=Push.com|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=October 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004010555/http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/42712/angeline-quinto-explains-real-reason-why-shes-no-longer-part-of-ang-probinsyano/|url-status=live}} Maja Salvador, who played the role of Glen, replaced her.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/102920-maja-salvador-coco-martin-fpj-probinsyano-tv-remake/|title=Maja Salvador, Coco Martin to co-star in 'Ang Probinsyano' TV remake|first=Precious|last=del Valle|publisher=Rappler|date=17 August 2015|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130012751/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/102920-maja-salvador-coco-martin-fpj-probinsyano-tv-remake|url-status=live}} She had played with Martin four years earlier, in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/20/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/maja-joins-ang-probinsyano-cast/211232|title=Maja joins 'Ang Probinsyano' cast|newspaper=The Manila Times|date=20 August 2015|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052255/https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/20/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/maja-joins-ang-probinsyano-cast/211232/amp/|url-status=live}}

In April 2016, Bela Padilla was written out of the show. Padilla revealed that her role was only intended to last for the first eight weeks, but her stay was extended.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/06/16/watch-bela-padilla-cries-over-carmens-death|title=WATCH: Bela Padilla cries over Carmen's death|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=7 April 2016|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407210259/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/06/16/watch-bela-padilla-cries-over-carmens-death|url-status=live}} Padilla's character briefly returned, appearing in Cardo's dreams and imploring him to deliver justice for her death.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/16/watch-bela-padilla-is-back-on-ang-probinsyano|title=WATCH: Bela Padilla is back on 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=6 October 2016|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407210351/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/16/watch-bela-padilla-is-back-on-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

On the April 7, 2016 episode, Eddie Garcia's character was teased during the funeral of Bela Padilla's character. In the following episode, Garcia's character Don Emilio Syquia was unveiled. Between the end of 2016 and February 2017, Garcia's character did not appear as Garcia was recuperating from a car accident.{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionpulis.com/2017/02/fb-scoop-absence-of-eddie-garcia-in-ang.html?m=1|title=FB Scoop: Absence of Eddie Garcia in 'Ang Probinsyano' Clarified|work=Fashion Pulis|date=13 February 2017|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709012959/http://www.fashionpulis.com/2017/02/fb-scoop-absence-of-eddie-garcia-in-ang.html?m=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://kickerdaily.com/posts/2017/02/eddie-garcias-long-absence-from-ang-probinsyano-explained-he-got-into-a-car-accident/|title=Eddie Garcia's long absence from 'Ang Probinsyano' explained: He got into a car accident|work=Kicker Daily News|first=Ron E.J.|last=Calderon|date=13 February 2017|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805102907/https://kickerdaily.com/posts/2017/02/eddie-garcias-long-absence-from-ang-probinsyano-explained-he-got-into-a-car-accident/|url-status=live}} Towards the end of the fourth season, the Emilio Syquia character was seemingly killed off following a firefight with Cardo Dalisay.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/29/18/eddie-garcia-magbabalik-sa-ang-probinsyano | title=Eddie Garcia, magbabalik sa 'Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=29 July 2018 | access-date=1 November 2018 | archive-date=January 26, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126013102/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/29/18/eddie-garcia-magbabalik-sa-ang-probinsyano | url-status=live }} However, his fate was left ambiguous to allow his eventual return. Thus, Garcia sat out the rest of Season 5. Garcia returned in the show's sixth season as Señor Gustavo Torralba whose, criminal activity had shifted to illegal mining and forced labor. The Emilio Syquia/Gustavo Torralba character met a permanent end after another encounter with Cardo after almost 3 years.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/28/19/hanggang-doon-na-lang-eddie-garcia-bids-goodbye-to-ang-probinsyano | title='Hanggang doon na lang': Eddie Garcia bids goodbye to 'Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=28 February 2019 | access-date=16 April 2020 | archive-date=August 26, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826044843/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/28/19/hanggang-doon-na-lang-eddie-garcia-bids-goodbye-to-ang-probinsyano | url-status=live }} Ang Probinsyano was his final TV assignment, as he died on 20 June 2019.{{cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/21/19/behind-the-scenes-footage-of-probinsyano-shows-eddie-garcias-energy-dedication | title=Behind-the-scenes footage of 'Probinsyano' shows Eddie Garcia's energy, dedication | publisher=ABS-CBN News | date=21 June 2019 | access-date=16 April 2020 | archive-date=May 23, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052318/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/21/19/behind-the-scenes-footage-of-probinsyano-shows-eddie-garcias-energy-dedication | url-status=live }}

In August 2016,{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/16/maja-salvador-exits-ang-probinsyano|title=Maja Salvador exits 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=4 August 2016|access-date=17 March 2018|archive-date=March 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035750/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/04/16/maja-salvador-exits-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Salvador left due to the expiration of her contract,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/16079/real-reason-why-maja-salvador-left-ltemgtang-probinsyanoltemgt|title=Real reason why Maja Salvador left Ang Probinsyano|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=22 February 2017|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052259/https://www.pep.ph/guide/16079/real-reason-why-maja-salvador-left-ltemgtang-probinsyanoltemgt|url-status=live}} The possibility of her return was the subject of speculation for years thereafter.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/10/16/maja-to-return-on-ang-probinsyano|title=Maja to return on 'Ang Probinsyano'?|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=10 October 2016|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000635/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/10/16/maja-to-return-on-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/31/18/as-wildflower-ends-is-maja-returning-to-probinsyano|title=As 'Wildflower' ends, is Maja returning to 'Probinsyano'?|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=31 January 2018|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000635/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/31/18/as-wildflower-ends-is-maja-returning-to-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Yassi Pressman replaced Salvador as Martin's love interest, in the role of Alyana Arevalo.

In January 2017, Cardo's sidekick Pepe Herrera exited. Herrera migrated with his family to New Zealand.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/17/why-pepe-herrera-had-to-leave-ang-probinsyano|title=Why Pepe Herrera had to leave 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=11 January 2017|access-date=5 May 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709025004/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/17/why-pepe-herrera-had-to-leave-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

To kick off the opening of the second arc, new cast members, led by Lito Lapid, Mark Lapid, Angel Aquino, John Arcilla, Jhong Hilario, Sid Lucero, Ronwaldo Martin and Mitch Valdez were added.

In May 2017, Simon Pineda left.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/06/17/coco-explains-why-onyok-left-probinsyano|title=Coco answers why 'Onyok' left 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'|work=ABS-CBN News|date=6 July 2017|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=September 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901182320/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/06/17/coco-explains-why-onyok-left-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

In November 2017, Angeline Quinto appeared as a guest character, in the role of Regine. Her character lasted until early February 2018.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/09/17/watch-angeline-janno-guest-stars-in-ang-probinsyano|title=WATCH: Angeline, Janno guest stars in 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=10 November 2017|archive-date=November 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110123300/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/09/17/watch-angeline-janno-guest-stars-in-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

In March 2018, it was announced that Rowell Santiago, Edu Manzano, Dawn Zulueta and Alice Dixson would join. Santiago played the President for the second-time since Tanging Yaman in 2010.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/3/29/fresh-scoops/exclusive-rowell-santiago-ibinahagi-ang-dahilan-181278|title=EXCLUSIVE: Rowell Santiago, ibinahagi ang dahilan kung bakit tinanggap niya ang role bilang president sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=Push.com|date=29 March 2018|access-date=23 September 2018|first=Leo|last=Bukas|archive-date=September 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923124313/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/3/29/fresh-scoops/exclusive-rowell-santiago-ibinahagi-ang-dahilan-181278|url-status=live}} Manzano was cast as Vice President Lucas Cabrera. Zulueta and Dixson played the roles of First Lady Marissa Hidalgo and Second Lady Catherine Cabrera, respectively. Joining them were JC Santos, who had guested as the young Emilio Syquia, as Marco Cabrera and Mark Anthony Fernandez as Congressman Brandon Cabrera.

On April 17, 2018, Dreamscape Ad Prom Head, Eric John Salut, announced on Instagram that Ryza Cenon who had just transferred from the rival GMA Network was set to appear as part of the First Family. She was joined by Francis Magundayao and Heart Ramos. On the same day, Jolo Revilla's addition was revealed .

In January 2019, Ryza Cenon left.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/01/19/watch-heartbreaking-death-in-probinsyano-had-cast-crew-in-tears-off-cam-yassi-reveals|title=WATCH: Heartbreaking death in 'Probinsyano' had cast, crew in tears off-cam, Yassi reveals|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=1 February 2019|access-date=16 April 2019|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828033147/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/01/19/watch-heartbreaking-death-in-probinsyano-had-cast-crew-in-tears-off-cam-yassi-reveals|url-status=live}}

In February 2019, it was reported that Lorna Tolentino was to appear in the sixth season.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/02/13/1893300/lt-pasok-na-sa-probinsyano | title=LT pasok na sa probinsyano | newspaper=Pilipino Star Ngayon | date=13 February 2019 | access-date=6 March 2019 | first=Salve V. | last=Asis | archive-date=March 6, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044751/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/02/13/1893300/lt-pasok-na-sa-probinsyano/amp/ | url-status=live }} On 11 March, Tolentino debuted as Lily Ann Cortez, Pres. Cabrera's bag lady who planned to pit Cabrera against Vendetta and side with the winner. Originally, Tolentino's role was supposed to last for a month, but her appearances were repeatedly extended and eventually she became one of the series' top antagonists.{{cite news | url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/05/14/1917669/lt-thankful-kay-coco | title=LT, thankful kay Coco | newspaper=Pilipino Star Ngayon | date=14 May 2019 | access-date=11 February 2019 | first=Boy | last=Abunda | archive-date=July 12, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712071347/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2019/05/14/1917669/lt-thankful-kay-coco/amp/ | url-status=live }}

Between February and March 2019, Lito Lapid,{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/11/19/lito-lapid-nagpaalam-na-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=Lito Lapid, nagpaalam na sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=11 February 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710214405/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/11/19/lito-lapid-nagpaalam-na-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Jhong Hilario,{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/27/19/watch-jhong-hilario-exits-ang-probinsyano-ahead-of-election-campaign-start|title=WATCH: Jhong Hilario exits 'Ang Probinsyano' ahead of election campaign start| publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=27 March 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710211658/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/27/19/watch-jhong-hilario-exits-ang-probinsyano-ahead-of-election-campaign-start|url-status=live}} Mark Lapid and Edu Manzano{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/28/19/watch-edu-manzano-mark-lapid-exit-probinsyano-on-eve-of-local-poll-campaign-period|title=WATCH: Edu Manzano, Mark Lapid exit 'Probinsyano' on eve of local poll campaign period|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=28 March 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710225759/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/28/19/watch-edu-manzano-mark-lapid-exit-probinsyano-on-eve-of-local-poll-campaign-period|url-status=live}} to contest the 2019 midterm elections.

On 13 September 2019, Martin confirmed that he was in negotiations with Hollywood actors.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/146067/coco-martin-hollywood-actors-ang-probinsyano-a739-20190913|title=Coco Martin confirms negotiations with Hollywood actors to guest in Ang Probinsyano|publisher=PEP|first=Melba|last=Llanera|date=13 September 2019|access-date=19 September 2019|archive-date=December 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220141151/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/146067/coco-martin-hollywood-actors-ang-probinsyano-a739-20190913|url-status=live}} This plan was scrapped due to the pandemic.{{Cite news|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2019/12/9/news/coco-martin-hollywood-stars-will-join-ang-probinsy-55566|title=Coco Martin says Hollywood stars will join 'Ang Probinsyano' next year!|last=Maglaqui|first=Rhovin|publisher=Star Cinema|date=9 December 2019|access-date=10 December 2019|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210093709/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2019/12/9/news/coco-martin-hollywood-stars-will-join-ang-probinsy-55566|url-status=live}}

The series aired weekdays on Primetime Bida and worldwide via TFC.{{cite news|url=https://tvplus.abs-cbn.com/news/details/pid-1447065188850/coco-martin-at-abscbn-tvplus-may-regalong-hatid-sa-bawat-kapamilya/|title=Coco Martin at ABSCBN TVplus may regalong hatid sa bawat Kapamilya!|publisher=ABS-CBN TV Plus|first=Matt Alistair|last=Austria|date=10 November 2015|access-date=17 March 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317053826/https://tvplus.abs-cbn.com/news/details/pid-1447065188850/coco-martin-at-abscbn-tvplus-may-regalong-hatid-sa-bawat-kapamilya/|url-status=live}}

In 2019, the series was picked up by Netflix, which streamed the first season under the title Brothers.{{cite news|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/5/10/Ang-Probinsyano-streaming-Netflix-.html|title=You can now binge watch 'Ang Probinsyano' on Netflix|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=10 May 2019|access-date=10 May 2019|archive-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107224956/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/5/10/Ang-Probinsyano-streaming-Netflix-.html|url-status=dead}}

On March 16, 2020, the series was put on hiatus as part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming changes in response to the Enhanced community quarantine and production halt caused by the pandemic.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/14/20/after-nearly-5-years-cardo-takes-primetime-break-as-metro-manila-undergoes-quarantine|title=After nearly 5 years, 'Cardo' takes primetime break as Metro Manila undergoes quarantine|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=14 March 2020|access-date=17 March 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317053834/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/14/20/after-nearly-5-years-cardo-takes-primetime-break-as-metro-manila-undergoes-quarantine|url-status=live}} The first chapter started reruns on Jeepney TV under the title FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Ang Simula.{{cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/3/13/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-book-one-on-jeepney-tv-starti?lang=en|title="FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" packs a punch on Jeepney TV starting March 16|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=13 March 2020|access-date=19 March 2020|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403195726/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/3/13/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-book-one-on-jeepney-tv-starti?lang=en|url-status=live}}

Amid uncertainty following ABS-CBN's franchise expiration{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/02/17/1993633/probinsyano-co-terminus-abs-cbn-franchise|title=Probinsyano co-terminus with ABS-CBN franchise?|newspaper=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|date=17 February 2020|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=March 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311192152/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/02/17/1993633/probinsyano-co-terminus-abs-cbn-franchise|url-status=live}} and the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52548703|title=ABS-CBN: Philippines' biggest broadcaster forced off air|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=5 May 2020|access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=May 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505224521/https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-52548703|url-status=live}} on June 4, 2020, ABS-CBN announced that the show would appear via the Kapamilya Channel and Cine Mo! for cable and satellite broadcast, as well as TV Plus.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/04/20/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-and-other-favorite-kapamilya-shows-return-on-cable-and-satellite-tv|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and other favorite Kapamilya shows return on cable and satellite TV|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=4 June 2020|access-date=4 June 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604123203/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/04/20/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-and-other-favorite-kapamilya-shows-return-on-cable-and-satellite-tv|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/06/04/news/latest-stories/ang-probinsyano-confirms-return-to-tv/729433/|title='Ang Probinsyano' confirms return to TV|newspaper=The Manila Times|first=Christina|last=Alpad|date=4 June 2020|access-date=5 June 2020|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605064158/https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/06/04/news/latest-stories/ang-probinsyano-confirms-return-to-tv/729433/|url-status=live}} For the first two weeks, a 10-episode recap aired before new episodes started to appar on June 29, 2020. On June 15, Ang Probinsyano returned under the tagline "Tuloy ang Laban",{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/15/20/ang-probinsyano-philippines-highest-rating-tv-show-returns-on-cable|title='Ang Probinsyano': Philippines' highest rating TV show returns, on cable|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=15 June 2020|access-date=25 June 2020|archive-date=June 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622143305/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/15/20/ang-probinsyano-philippines-highest-rating-tv-show-returns-on-cable|url-status=live}} the same day production was slated to resume.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/6/3/fresh-scoops/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-to-resume-taping-stars-to-228999|title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' to resume taping, stars to be on a 'lock-in' for a month|publisher=Push|date=3 June 2020|access-date=25 June 2020|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626085033/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/6/3/fresh-scoops/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-to-resume-taping-stars-to-228999|url-status=live}} Because the tapings entailed a 5-week lock-in, Susan Roces begged off.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/06/10/2019747/susan-safety-above-all-else|title=Susan: Safety above all else|newspaper=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|first=Ricky|last=Lo|date=10 June 2020|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610004142/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/06/10/2019747/susan-safety-above-all-else/amp/|url-status=live}} Eventually, the producers arranged for Roces to shoot scenes from her home which was handled by having her character hide separately from Cardo.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/152166/probinsyano-september-2020-a734-20200621|title=Ang Probinsyano, maaring magwawakas na sa September 2020; Susan Roces, balik-taping na rin|publisher=PEP|first=Jojo|last=Gabinete|date=21 June 2020|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703194458/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/152166/probinsyano-september-2020-a734-20200621|url-status=live}}

Following the airing of the recap, its eighth season premiered on June 29, 2020.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/29/20/watch-first-new-episode-of-ang-probinsyano-includes-infectious-disease-kill-order-vs-cardo|title=WATCH: First new episode of 'Ang Probinsyano' includes infectious disease, 'kill order' vs Cardo|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=29 June 2020|access-date=15 July 2020|archive-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706084723/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/29/20/watch-first-new-episode-of-ang-probinsyano-includes-infectious-disease-kill-order-vs-cardo|url-status=live}} The season 8 premiere was streamed live on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Beginning 14 July 2020, Ang Probinsyano was livestreamed on YouTube.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/15/20/as-cardo-leaps-to-youtube-ang-probinsyano-reaches-56000-live-viewers|title=As Cardo leaps to YouTube, 'Ang Probinsyano' reaches 56,000 live viewers|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=15 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2020|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715221338/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/15/20/as-cardo-leaps-to-youtube-ang-probinsyano-reaches-56000-live-viewers|url-status=live}} On its maiden livestream, the show garnered 56,000 live viewers.

On October 10, 2020, the show resumed broadcasting over the ZOE Broadcasting Network-owned A2Z Channel 11 and on MediaQuest Holdings-owned TV5 on March 8, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=What ABS-CBN shows are coming to A2Z Channel 11|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/07/20/what-abs-cbn-shows-are-coming-to-a2z-channel-11|access-date=2020-10-07|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en|archive-date=October 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007221057/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/07/20/what-abs-cbn-shows-are-coming-to-a2z-channel-11|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/05/21/tv5-to-simulcast-abs-cbns-primetime-bida-starting-march-8|title=TV5 to simulcast ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida starting March 8|website=ABS-CBN News|date=March 5, 2021|access-date=March 5, 2021|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305111613/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/05/21/tv5-to-simulcast-abs-cbns-primetime-bida-starting-march-8|url-status=live}}

On June 29, 2021, Dreamscape Entertainment announced that the series would air in 41 countries in Africa via StarTimes PTV Regional network.{{cite news | url=https://twitter.com/DreamscapePH/status/1409849127073030145 | title=Ang Probinsyano will air in 41 countries in Africa starting this July! | website=Twitter | date=June 29, 2021 | access-date=July 1, 2021 | archive-date=June 29, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629123937/https://twitter.com/dreamscapeph/status/1409849127073030145 | url-status=live }}

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano was initially aired until July 2016 only,{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/119156-coco-martin-mmff-controversy-beauty-and-the-bestie/|title=Coco Martin on MMFF controversy, possible movie with Angel Locsin|publisher=Rappler|first=Alexa|last=Villano|date=15 January 2016|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000630/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/119156-coco-martin-mmff-controversy-beauty-and-the-bestie/|url-status=live}} but it was extended because of its action scenes, high ratings and well-received "real life lessons".{{cite news|title='Ang Probinsyano' ni Coco tatagal pa hanggang 2017|url=http://bandera.inquirer.net/119838/ang-probinsyano-ni-coco-tatagal-pa-hanggang-2017|access-date=6 April 2016| work=Bandera|date=22 August 2016|language=fil|archive-date=January 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113152930/http://bandera.inquirer.net/119838/ang-probinsyano-ni-coco-tatagal-pa-hanggang-2017|url-status=live}} The series educated viewers about Philippine laws and issues.{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/05/15/coco-at-maja-may-ligtas-tips-laban-sa-mga-kriminal/|title=Coco at Maja, may 'Ligtas Tips' laban sa mga kriminal|newspaper=Balita Online|date=15 May 2016|access-date=17 March 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317055400/http://balita.net.ph/2016/05/15/coco-at-maja-may-ligtas-tips-laban-sa-mga-kriminal/|url-status=live}} To mark its first anniversary, a sold-out concert entitled FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Isang Pamilya Tayo the Anniversary Concert was held on 8 October 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/10/21/1635437/probinsyano-marks-1st-year-big-show-big-dome|title=Probinsyano marks 1st year with a big show at Big Dome|newspaper=The Philippine Star|first=Kane Errol|last=Choa|date=21 October 2016|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052255/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/10/21/1635437/probinsyano-marks-1st-year-big-show-big-dome/amp/|url-status=live}} The show appeared on pay-per-view via Sky On Demand.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/07/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-in-concert-tonight/289934|title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' in concert tonight|newspaper=The Manila Times|date=7 October 2016|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052254/https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/10/07/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-in-concert-tonight/289934/amp/|url-status=live}}

On April 21, 2017, ABS-CBN announced that the action drama would run until January 2018.{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/21/17/ang-probinsyano-extended-until-2018|title='Ang Probinsyano' extended until 2018|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=22 April 2017|access-date=13 May 2017|archive-date=May 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517045037/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/21/17/ang-probinsyano-extended-until-2018|url-status=live}} In August 2017, the series celebrated 100 weeks on the air.{{cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/56080417-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-celebrates-100-weeks-of-television-dominance-11058/amp|title="FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" celebrates 100 weeks of television dominance|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=4 August 2017|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=November 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125010414/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/56080417-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-celebrates-100-weeks-of-television-dominance-11058/amp|url-status=live}}

Owing to consistently high ratings, it was extended until June 2018{{cite web|url=https://www.kapamilyakingdom.com/2018/02/06/ang-probinsyano-extended-june-2018/|title=Ang Probinsyano gets extension until June 2018; Edu Manzano to join the cast|publisher=Kapamilya Kingdom|date=6 February 2018|access-date=10 February 2018|archive-date=February 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210180508/https://www.kapamilyakingdom.com/2018/02/06/ang-probinsyano-extended-june-2018/|url-status=dead}} and again to September 2018, its third anniversary.{{cite news|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/05/coco-martins-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-extended-until-september/|title=Coco Martin's "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" extended until September? - LionhearTV|website=LionhearTV|date=28 May 2018|access-date=2 June 2018|first=Irone|last=Kim|archive-date=June 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607154423/https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/05/coco-martins-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-extended-until-september/|url-status=live}} The anniversary was celebrated on the September 23, 2018 episode of ASAP.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22194/roderick-paulate-at-carmi-martin-magre-reunite-sa-emang-probinsyanoem#TpCEmupCpXzeO7mh.99|title=Ang Probinsyano, binigyan ng tribute sa ASAP kasabay ng third anniversary nito|date=23 September 2018|publisher=PEP|access-date=18 April 2020|first=Jojo|last=Gabinete|archive-date=July 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075650/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22194/roderick-paulate-at-carmi-martin-magre-reunite-sa-emang-probinsyanoem#TpCEmupCpXzeO7mh.99|url-status=live}}

On July 4, 2018, ABS-CBN's Head of Corporate Communication Kane Errol Choa gave the show an indefinite extension.{{cite web |date=5 July 2018 |title=ABS-CBN: No truth 'Ang Probinsyano' ending soon |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/05/18/abs-cbn-no-truth-ang-probinsyano-ending-soon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005837/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/05/18/abs-cbn-no-truth-ang-probinsyano-ending-soon |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |access-date=7 July 2018 |publisher=ABS-CBN News}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22194/roderick-paulate-at-carmi-martin-magre-reunite-sa-emang-probinsyanoem#TpCEmupCpXzeO7mh.99|title=Roderick Paulate at Carmi Martin, magre-reunite sa Ang Probinsyano|date=5 July 2018|work=PEP|access-date=5 July 2018|last=PEP Troika|archive-date=July 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075650/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22194/roderick-paulate-at-carmi-martin-magre-reunite-sa-emang-probinsyanoem#TpCEmupCpXzeO7mh.99|url-status=live}}

On August 8, 2019, Ang Probinsyano aired its 1000th episode,{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/08/19/heres-what-happened-in-the-1000th-episode-of-ang-probinsyano|title=Here's what happened in the 1,000th episode of 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=8 August 2019|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126030918/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/08/19/heres-what-happened-in-the-1000th-episode-of-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} with celebrations on the set.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/08/19/heres-what-happened-in-the-1000th-episode-of-ang-probinsyano|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 1000th episode Thanksgiving Celebration|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|first=Isabel Francez|last=Raymundo|date=15 August 2019|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126030918/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/08/19/heres-what-happened-in-the-1000th-episode-of-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} On December 8, 2019, the show celebrated its 4th anniversary on ASAP Natin 'To.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2019/12/09/1975454/probinsyano-apat-na-taon-na|title=Probinsyano apat na taon na|newspaper=Pang Masa|first=Lolit|last=Solis|date=9 December 2019|access-date=17 March 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317060227/https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2019/12/09/1975454/probinsyano-apat-na-taon-na|url-status=live}}

On July 22, 2022, Martin announced that production would end on August 12 to make way for the 2022 remake of Darna.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/22/22/probinsyano-counts-down-to-finale-darna-arrives-august-15|title='Probinsyano' counts down to finale; 'Darna' arrives August 15|newspaper=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=22 July 2022|access-date=23 July 2022|archive-date=July 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723064351/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/22/22/probinsyano-counts-down-to-finale-darna-arrives-august-15|url-status=live}}

To promote the show, ABS-CBN launched tie-in merchandise that includes school supplies, apparel and toys.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/17/1523072/give-thanks-love-christmas-abs-cbn-store-products|title=Give thanks for the love this Christmas with ABS-CBN store products|newspaper=The Philippine Star|first=Ver|last=Paulino|date=15 November 2015|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709012734/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/17/1523072/give-thanks-love-christmas-abs-cbn-store-products/amp/|url-status=live}} They partnered with Asian Stationery to release some of this merchandise as part of Licensed Characters, including Ang Probinsyano.{{Cite web |title=ANG PROBINSYANO {{!}} Philippines {{!}} Asian Stationery Corporation |url=https://www.asianstationery.com.ph/ang-probinsyano |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=Asian Stationery |language=en |archive-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802104012/https://www.asianstationery.com.ph/ang-probinsyano |url-status=live }}

In 2017, an endless runner app based on the show was released.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/18/17/in-cardos-shoes-theres-now-an-app-game-based-on-ang-probinsyano|title=In Cardo's shoes: There's now an app game based on 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=19 July 2017|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710211715/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/18/17/in-cardos-shoes-theres-now-an-app-game-based-on-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Developed by Xeleb Technologies, the game registered 50,000 downloads in the first five minutes of its release and by August was approaching one million downloads.{{cite news|url=http://tempo.com.ph/2017/08/13/abs-cbn-and-xeleb-launch-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-mobile-game/|title=ABS-CBN and Xeleb launch 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' mobile game|newspaper=Tempo|date=13 August 2017|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709111858/http://tempo.com.ph/2017/08/13/abs-cbn-and-xeleb-launch-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-mobile-game/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.manilastandard.net/mobile/article/244424|title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' mobile game launched|newspaper=The Manila Standard|last=Manila Standard Showbitz|date=13 August 2017|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000634/https://www.manilastandard.net/mobile/article/244424|url-status=live}}

Ang Probinsyano was used as the theme of various attractions,{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/10/20/1861527/experience-how-be-cardo-probinsyano-escape-room|title=Experience how to be Cardo in Probinsyano escape room|newspaper=The Philippine Star|first=Kane Errol|last=Choa|date=20 October 2020|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710211659/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/10/20/1861527/experience-how-be-cardo-probinsyano-escape-room/amp/|url-status=live}} including Misyon: Ang Probinsyano, an attraction offered by ABS-CBN Studio XP, a 4D interactive theater game with rules akin to the Filipino traditional game patintero.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/17/18/now-open-abs-cbn-studio-experience-where-youre-the-newest-kapamilya-star|title=Now open: ABS-CBN Studio Experience, where you're the newest Kapamilya star|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=19 September 2018|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024954/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/17/18/now-open-abs-cbn-studio-experience-where-youre-the-newest-kapamilya-star|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bworldonline.com/abs-cbn-launches-indoor-theme-park/|title=ABS-CBN launches indoor theme park|newspaper=BusinessWorld|first=Denise|last=Valdez|date=17 September 2020|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709111813/https://www.bworldonline.com/abs-cbn-launches-indoor-theme-park/|url-status=live}} Another is the escape room game FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: The Escape Room, a collaboration between ABS-CBN and Left Behind PH that features puzzles and tasks inspired by the series.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/05/18/help-cardo-expose-criminals-in-ang-probinsyano-themed-escape-roomr|title=Help Cardo expose criminals in 'Ang Probinsyano'-themed escape room|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Vincent|last=Garcia|date=5 October 2018|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709012942/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/05/18/help-cardo-expose-criminals-in-ang-probinsyano-themed-escape-roomr|url-status=dead}}

{{Main|Ang Probinsyano (film)|Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano}}

The series both followed and deviated from the original film. Among these are:

{{Infobox album

| name = FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: The Official Soundtrack

| type = Soundtrack

| artist = Various Artists

| cover =

| alt =

| released = {{Start date|2016|10|8}}

| recorded =

| venue =

| studio =

| genre = Contemporary R&B, Manila Sound, hip hop, pop rock

| length = 34:55

| label = Star Music

| producer = Jonathan Manalo

| prev_title =

| prev_year =

| next_title =

| next_year =

}}

{{Track listing

| total_length = 34:55

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| title1 = 'Wag Ka Nang Umiyak

| writer1 = Ebe Dancel

| extra1 = Gary Valenciano

| length1 = 5:11

| title2 = Basta't Kasama Kita

| writer2 = Greg Caro

| extra2 = Daryl Ong

| length2 = 4:30

| title3 = Ang Probinsyano

| writer3 = Aristotle Pollisco

| extra3 = Gloc-9 feat. Ebe Dancel

| length3 = 3:03

| title4 = Isang Pamilya Tayo

| writer4 = Gabriel Tagadtad, Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana

| extra4 = Unit 406 feat. Yeng Constantino

| length4 = 4:00

| title5 = Kembot

| writer5 = Marcus Davis

| extra5 = McNeal "Awra" Briguela

| length5 = 3:33

| title6 = Don Romantiko

| writer6 = Christian Martinez

| extra6 = Pepe Herrera

| length6 = 3:22

| title7 = Tatlong Bibe

| extra7 = Simon Pineda

| length7 = 1:09

| title8 = Ako si Superman

| writer8 = Rey Valera

| extra8 = Coco Martin

| length8 = 3:29

| title9 = 'Wag Ka Nang Umiyak

| note9 = 2015

| writer9 = Ebe Dancel

| extra9 = KZ Tandingan

| length9 = 5:00

| title10 = Tatlong Bibe

| note10 = Christmas Remix

| extra10 = Simon Pineda

| length10 = 1:38

}}

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano is one of the Philippines' most-watched series. It currently holds the record for the highest-rated pilot episode of all time for any series since the Philippines switched to nationwide TV ratings system in 2009, at 41.6% in 2015,{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/9291554-ang-probinsyano-pilot-hits-416-national-tv-rating-tops-list-of-most-watched-7889/amp|title="Ang Probinsyano" pilot hits 41.6% National TV Rating, tops list of Most Watched Programs Nationwide|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=30 September 2015|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407212246/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/9291554-ang-probinsyano-pilot-hits-416-national-tv-rating-tops-list-of-most-watched-7889/amp|url-status=live}} as well as the second highest-rated telecast in the same period after the 2010 series finale of May Bukas Pa, registering a rating of 47.2% in October 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/10/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-hits-new-all-time-high-national-tv-rating-meteor-garden-wins-over-wowowin/|title="FPJ'S ANG PROBINSYANO" HITS NEW ALL-TIME HIGH NATIONAL TV RATING; "METEOR GARDEN" WINS OVER "WOWOWIN"|date=8 October 2018|work=LionhearTV|access-date=October 8, 2018|archive-date=October 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008140426/https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/10/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-hits-new-all-time-high-national-tv-rating-meteor-garden-wins-over-wowowin/|url-status=live}}

{{Infobox Kantar rating

| timeslot = 7:45PM to 8:30PM

| pilot_rating = 41.6%

| pilot_date = {{dts|2015|09|28}}

| pilot_ref = {{cite news|last1=Anarcon|first1=James Patrick|title=10 top-rating teleserye pilot episodes nationwide in 2015, based on Kantar Media|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/photos/9121/10-top-rating-teleserye-pilot-episodes-nationwide-in-2015-based-on-kantar-media/1|access-date=16 March 2016|work=PEP|date=30 December 2015|archive-date=March 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321000939/http://www.pep.ph/guide/photos/9121/10-top-rating-teleserye-pilot-episodes-nationwide-in-2015-based-on-kantar-media/1|url-status=dead}}

| peak_rating = 47.2%

| peak_date = {{dts|2018|10|04}}

| peak_ref = {{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/49100518-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-breaks-own-record-hits-new-all-time-high-national-tv-rating-7002/amp|title="FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" breaks own record, hits new all-time high national TV rating|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=5 October 2018|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407212255/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/49100518-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-breaks-own-record-hits-new-all-time-high-national-tv-rating-7002/amp|url-status=live}}

| finale_rating = 16.6%

| finale_date = {{dts|2022|08|12}}

| finale_ref = {{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/167820/ang-probinsyano-lolong-tv-ratings-a4118-20220815 |title=Finale episode ng Ang Probinsyano, kinabog ang Lolong sa ratings|trans-title= Ang Probinsyano's finle episode, beats Lolong in ratings|language=tagalog|access-date=August 15, 2022}}

| average_rating = N/A

| average_ref =

}}

After a seven-year run on both television and digital platforms, the series pulled an all-time high of more than 536,543 concurrent viewers on YouTube.{{Cite news|last=Cerezo|first=Anna|title=How 'Ang Probinsyano' impacted TV viewers, its fans|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/22/how-ang-probinsyano-impacted-tv-viewers-its-fans|access-date=2022-08-13|publisher=ABS-CBN News|language=en|archive-date=October 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004091742/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/22/how-ang-probinsyano-impacted-tv-viewers-its-fans|url-status=live}} The series occupied half of the trending list of Twitter, with #FPJsAngProbinsyano and #FPJAP7MissionAccomplished replacing each other at the top spot.{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |title='Ang Probinsyano' ending: Here's who lived, died in finale |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/22/ang-probinsyano-ending-heres-who-lived-died-in-finale |access-date=13 August 2022 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=August 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813034729/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/22/ang-probinsyano-ending-heres-who-lived-died-in-finale |url-status=live }} The series finale attained its highest household rating on August 12, 2022, with an average of 16.6%, which placed in the top spot of the overall rating board, marking the highest television rating for any series finale for an ABS-CBN-produced program since the former Duterte administration ordered the network's free TV franchise denial in 2020 during the COVID pandemic as well as the highest television rating for any non-sports primetime telecast on TV5 since its acquisition of ABS-CBN programming via blocktime agreement.

On July 29, 2016, the MTRCB sent a summons to the show over a scene in its July 25, 2016 episode with "sexually suggestive themes".{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/141368-mtrcb-meeting-ang-probinsyano-execs-sexually-suggestive-vice-ganda-coco-martin/|title=MTRCB meets with 'Ang Probinsyano' producers over 'sexually suggestive' scene|date=15 August 2016|work=Rappler|access-date=20 July 2018|archive-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720140116/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/141368-mtrcb-meeting-ang-probinsyano-execs-sexually-suggestive-vice-ganda-coco-martin|url-status=live}}

The scene in question featured Ella (Vice Ganda) having a hard time changing a flat tire in the rain, when Cardo pulls over to help out. Double entendres were allegedly used in the dialogue between the characters.

The MTRCB noted that although the episode showed a SPG (Strong Parental Guidance) rating, pursuant to MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 12-2011, the episode did not contain the appropriate descriptor "SEX" despite the presence of what may be considered 'sexually suggestive' shots.

A conference was held on August 2, 2016, wherein Malu Sevilla (director), Eileen Garcia (executive producer), Dagang Vilbar (producer), Elaine Songco (network MTRCB coordinator) and John Joseph Tuason (episode writer) attended. MTRCB Chairman Eugenio Villareal noted that the summoned personnel stated that they had no intention to offend; and they see room for improvement as regards sensitivity to particular audiences, for instance, women and the young.

Villareal likewise said that they took note of the show's "self-regulatory resolution" to fight objectification and depict scenes instead where the "dignity of the human person is upheld".

Originally, Pulang Araw held camp at Mt. Arayat until SAF Troopers raided it, forcing them to escape to the fictional Mt. Karagao.

Behind the scenes, the show began removing references to the Municipality of Arayat, Pampanga, beginning with its July 18, 2017 episode. However, despite scrubbing all mention to Arayat, on July 21, 2017, the Municipal Council of Arayat, Pampanga forwarded a Resolution to the Provincial Board demanding that the show's producers apologize for depicting Arayat "as a haven and breeding ground for terrorists and hoodlums". The Resolution also called for "a hearing and to make ABS-CBN apologize for the wrong impressions it created and to correct these [in the long-running telenovela]".{{cite news|title=Arayat officials demand apology from 'Ang Probinsyano'|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/916524/arayat-officials-demand-apology-from-ang-probinsyano/amp|access-date=10 March 2018|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=24 July 2017|first=Tonette|last=Orejas|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310140006/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/916524/arayat-officials-demand-apology-from-ang-probinsyano/amp|url-status=live}} The Municipality of Arayat contemplated filing charges of libel against ABS-CBN for the show's "damaging" portrayal of the town.{{cite news|title=Arayat mulls case vs TV network|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2017/07/24/arayat-mulls-case-vs-tv-network-553629|access-date=10 March 2018|newspaper=Sun Star|date=18 July 2017|first=Princess Clea|last=Arcellaz|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310135839/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2017/07/24/arayat-mulls-case-vs-tv-network-553629|url-status=dead}}

The show's producers reasoned that Arayat was only used nominally and the production never shot a scene there. The producers said that they had no intention to portray Arayat in a bad light; that a disclaimer was issued at the beginning of each episode, stating that the characters, incidents and organizations depicted there were purely fictitious. ABS-CBN apologized to the Municipality.

Mayor Alejandrino directed ire at former Pampanga Governors Mark Lapid and Lito Lapid for their participation. Martinis a native of Pampanga, hailing from San Fernando.

Alejandrino said that the show's storyline is a sensitive topic in Arayat, which used to be a bastion for socialist and communist movements up to the 1990s.

The show's production team was called out online by fans of the spouses Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera over the allegedly unauthorized usage of the spouses' family pictures.{{cite news|title='Ang Probinsyano' called out by Marian-Dingdong fans for alleged use of wedding, Zia's photos|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/288111/p2fb-ang-probinsyano-called-out-by-marian-dingdong-fans-for-alleged-use-of-wedding-zias-photos|access-date=14 August 2018|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=12 August 2018|first=Kate|last=Matriano|archive-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813113711/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/288111/p2fb-ang-probinsyano-called-out-by-marian-dingdong-fans-for-alleged-use-of-wedding-zias-photos|url-status=live}} The controversy began gaining steam when a fan site dedicated to the spouse' daughter Zia, ZiaDantesFanSite{{rlm}} posted a video with the caption "Zia's photo was unethically used by ‘Ang Probinsyano’ in Nov 2017. In last night's episode, [Dingdong and Marian] DongYan's photo was edited and used again by the show. Were the photos of Dingdong, Marian and Zia used [and] edited without permission? Dear Ang Probinsyano, strike two na po kayo ah." which was quickly shared and from which Dantes possibly gained knowledge of such usage.

Dantes' posted his response to the controversy:{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2129522977260993&id=100006099336272|title=Jose Sixto Gonzales Dantes III (August 13, 2018)|website=Facebook|date=13 August 2018|access-date=August 15, 2018|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330085346/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2129522977260993&id=100006099336272|url-status=live}} "Courtesy and fair practice must always be observed especially in an established industry like ours. But whether or not it is done within the entertainment sector, we should always be reminded of the basic etiquette for online photo use and sharing that includes asking permission and/or citing sources. I do hope that this won't happen again to anyone." he wrote. In the same post, Dantes also shared an excerpt of his letter to the production team dated August 11, 2018 which read "I appreciate that you found artistic inspiration from the original photos. Unfortunately, there is the inescapable consequence that legal and moral rights were violated here. And as you may very well be aware of, established industry practice is against such act as it amounts to disrespect. Worst of all, as a father and husband, I cannot help but feel offended and deeply hurt by such actions, which happened not just once, but twice. Basic rules of courtesy in this case dictate that you first secure permission from the photographer and my Family".{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/663999/dingdong-dantes-writes-ang-probinsyano-over-use-of-zia-s-photo-wedding-pics/story/|title=Dingdong Dantes writes Ang Probinsyano over use of Zia's photo, wedding pics|publisher=GMA News Online|date=13 August 2018|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813210355/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/663999/dingdong-dantes-writes-ang-probinsyano-over-use-of-zia-s-photo-wedding-pics/story/|url-status=live}}

On August 14, 2018, the production team released a statement apologizing to Dantes and his family.{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/14/18/ang-probinsyano-apologizes-to-dingdong-dantes-for-using-family-photos|title='Ang Probinsyano' apologizes to Dingdong Dantes for using family photos|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=14 August 2018|access-date=15 August 2018|archive-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815055340/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/14/18/ang-probinsyano-apologizes-to-dingdong-dantes-for-using-family-photos|url-status=live}} The statement explained that the production team hired a third-party contractor to create the props, of which they were neither aware that the photograph belonged to Dantes nor was it intended to disrespect or offend Dantes and his family.

The producers added that they had already launched an investigation "to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future." Alice Dixson, likewise offered her apology to Dantes.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/209515-fpj-ang-probinsyano-show-apology-dingdong-dantes|title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' apologizes to Dingdong Dantes over use of family photos|publisher=Rappler|date=14 August 2018|access-date=15 August 2018|archive-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815055251/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/209515-fpj-ang-probinsyano-show-apology-dingdong-dantes|url-status=live}}

Numerous citations from both the PNP, DILG and other agencies criticized its portrayal of government agencies, the PNP in particular, as part of the Chapter 3 (Political Arc)M.{{cite news|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1774647|title=Seares: Let ' Probinsyano' be; similarity to actual events might be intended|newspaper=Sun.Star Cebu|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Pachico A.|last=Seares|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204190824/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1774647|url-status=live}}

PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde, while admitting he is a fan, criticized the portrayal of his fictional counterpart, Alejandro Terante (Soliman Cruz). He attacked the portrayal of Terante as power-hungry and corrupt.{{cite news|url=https://journal.com.ph/news/nation/albayalde-ang-probinsyano-stop-portraying-philippine-national-police-chief-evil|title=Albayalde to 'Ang Probinsyano': Stop portraying Philippine National Police chief as evil|newspaper=People's Journal|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Alfred P.|last=Dalizon|archive-date=January 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128081316/https://journal.com.ph/news/nation/albayalde-ang-probinsyano-stop-portraying-philippine-national-police-chief-evil|url-status=dead}} Albayalde withdrew his support.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/17/18/pnp-withdraws-support-for-ang-probinsyano|title=PNP withdraws support for 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204164045/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/17/18/pnp-withdraws-support-for-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2018/11/19/1869738/pnp-withdraws-support-probinsyano|title=PNP withdraws support for 'Probinsyano'|newspaper=PhilStar Global|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Romina|last=Cabrera|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204164042/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2018/11/19/1869738/pnp-withdraws-support-probinsyano/amp/|url-status=live}} DILG Secretary Eduardo Año voiced his displeasure over the depiction of the police force. Año threatened to file a case against the show's producers for the illegal use of insignas and uniform of the PNP, punishable under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code, if the show did not change its plot.{{cite news|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/19/138466/philippine-nation-police-albayalde-case-ang-probinsyano/|title=Offended by a fictional show, the PNP is thinking of going to court|newspaper=Interaksyon|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catalina Ricci S.|last=Madarang|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204164046/http://www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/19/138466/philippine-nation-police-albayalde-case-ang-probinsyano/amp/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://rappler.com/nation/216875-dilg-to-sue-ang-probinsyano-if-plot-not-changed|title=DILG to sue 'Ang Probinsyano' if plot is not changed|newspaper=Rappler|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204164045/https://www.rappler.com/nation/216875-dilg-to-sue-ang-probinsyano-if-plot-not-changed|url-status=live}} Senator Panfilo Lacson, a former PNP Chief, commiserated with Albayalde as he deemed the depiction of the PNP to be unfair.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/lacson-backs-albayalde-on-ang-probinsyano-concerns-poe-defends-series|title=Lacson backs Albayalde on 'Ang Probinsyano' concerns, Poe defends series|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 15, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070109/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/lacson-backs-albayalde-on-ang-probinsyano-concerns-poe-defends-series|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1053882/lacson-ang-probinsyanos-negative-portrayal-of-cops-unfair/amp|title=Lacson: Ang Probinsyano's negative portrayal of cops 'unfair'|newspaper=Inquirer|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catherine|last=Gonzales|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204185638/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1053882/lacson-ang-probinsyanos-negative-portrayal-of-cops-unfair/amp|url-status=live}}

Prior to the PNP's withdrawal of support, however, Martin apologized to the PNP{{cite news|url=https://tnt.abante.com.ph/ang-probinsyano-star-coco-martin-nag-sorry-sa-pnp/|title='Ang Probinsyano' star Coco Martin nag-sorry sa PNP?|newspaper=Abante|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000636/https://tnt.abante.com.ph/2018/11/15/ang-probinsyano-star-coco-martin-nag-sorry-sa-pnp/showbiz/|url-status=live}} and assured the latter that the show had no intent to malign the PNP.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/16/18/coco-inaming-apektado-sa-puna-ng-pnp-chief-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=Coco inaming 'apektado' sa puna ng PNP chief sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=MJ|last=Felipe|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204185640/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/16/18/coco-inaming-apektado-sa-puna-ng-pnp-chief-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Martin noted that Albayalde, who was relatively new to his post, may have misconstrued the story arc and gave further assurance that the depiction of the men in uniform as scalawags would not be permanent.{{cite news|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/16/138343/why-coco-martin-apologized-to-pnp-over-fictional-ang-probinsyano-tv-series/|title=Why Coco Martin apologized to PNP over fictional 'Ang Probinsyano' TV series|newspaper=Interaksyon|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catalina Ricci S.|last=Madarang|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204164100/http://www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/16/138343/why-coco-martin-apologized-to-pnp-over-fictional-ang-probinsyano-tv-series/amp/|url-status=live}} ABS-CBN assured the PNP that it had no intention to disparage the PNP in this work of fiction.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/11/14/1868592/ang-probinsyano-purely-fictional-network-assures-pnp-chief|title=Ang Probinsyano' is purely fictional, network assures PNP chief|newspaper=PhilStar Global|date=November 14, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=May 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526110900/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/11/14/1868592/ang-probinsyano-purely-fictional-network-assures-pnp-chief/amp/|url-status=live}}

Many others defended the show and criticized the PNP for excessive sensitivity. Among those that supported Ang Probinsyano was Senator Grace Poe, whose father starred in the original film. Poe pointed out that the show, promoted positive values including respect for elders, courage and patriotism. Poe further noted that the film featured corrupt policemen and urged the PNP to look at a bigger picture, that it should not be forgotten that the series protagonist is a policeman.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/18/sen-grace-poe-defends-ang-probinsyano|title=Sen. Grace Poe defends 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 15, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204201230/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/18/sen-grace-poe-defends-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith criticized the PNP's reaction, also recalling how Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral earlier ran into the same problem.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/72043/jasmine-curtis-smith-takes-a-swipe-at-pnp-over-ang-probinsyano-issue|title=Jasmine Curtis-Smith takes a swipe at PNP over Ang Probinsyano issue|publisher=PEP|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Bernie V.|last=Franco|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204201204/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/72043/jasmine-curtis-smith-takes-a-swipe-at-pnp-over-ang-probinsyano-issue|url-status=live}} The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) condemned the PNP and DILG statements as an attack on freedom of expression.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/216909-pnp-dilg-no-right-to-meddle-ang-probinsyano-concerned-artists-philippines/|title=Artists' group: PNP, DILG have no right to meddle in 'Ang Probinsyano'|newspaper=Rappler|date=November 17, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204201200/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/216909-pnp-dilg-no-right-to-meddle-ang-probinsyano-concerned-artists-philippines|url-status=live}} Similarly, the Let's Organize for Democracy and Integrity (LODI) group slammed the PNP and urged Año and Albayalde to "look in the mirror".{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/18/18/pnp-dilg-chiefs-urged-to-look-in-the-mirror-not-ang-probinsyano|title=PNP, DILG chiefs urged to look in the mirror, not 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204201159/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/18/18/pnp-dilg-chiefs-urged-to-look-in-the-mirror-not-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Netizens jumped to the show's defense.{{cite news|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2018/11/15/138252/looking-into-pnps-misrepresentation-allegations-against-ang-probinsyano/|title=Looking into PNP's misrepresentation allegations against 'Ang Probinsyano'|newspaper=Interaksyon|date=November 15, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catalina Ricci S.|last=Madarang|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204201205/https://www.interaksyon.com/politics-issues/2018/11/15/138252/looking-into-pnps-misrepresentation-allegations-against-ang-probinsyano/amp/|url-status=live}}

The MTRCB, through its chair Rachel Arenas, said that it could not censor the show as the agency is a bridge between constitutionally protected expression and the state's right to regulate. She added that she saw nothing objectionable about the portrayal.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/19/18/hindi-kami-nagse-censor-mtrcb-chief-nagsalita-tungkol-sa-ang-probinsyano|title='Hindi kami nagse-censor': MTRCB chief, nagsalita tungkol sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Mario|last=Dumaual|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204203310/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/19/18/hindi-kami-nagse-censor-mtrcb-chief-nagsalita-tungkol-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

After a meeting between Martin and the show's producers with the PNP and DILG, the latter supported the show. ABS-CBN and DILG jointly stated that the latter will continue to support the show "as it continues to inspire Filipinos with the valuable lesson that in the end, good will always triumph over evil."{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/217303-pnp-dilg-to-continue-support-ang-probinsyano/|title=PNP, DILG will continue to support 'Ang Probinsyano'|newspaper=Rappler|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204203314/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/217303-pnp-dilg-to-continue-support-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Later a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the parties.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/11/26/news/latest-stories/ang-probinsyano-agrees-to-more-realistic-portrayal-of-police-pnp-renews-support-in-signed-mou/473700/473700/|title='Ang Probinsyano' to portray 'more realistic' police in deal with PNP|newspaper=The Manila Times|date=November 26, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Roy|last=Narra|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204203314/https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/11/26/news/latest-stories/ang-probinsyano-agrees-to-more-realistic-portrayal-of-police-pnp-renews-support-in-signed-mou/473700/473700/|url-status=live}}

A scene in the July 15, 2019 episode showed the rape of policewomen by Bungo (Baron Geisler). Netizens claimed that the rape and violence were too graphic. PNP members claimed that the rape committed upon uniformed officers was a disrespect to their uniforms.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/144613/ang-probinsyano-rape-scene-of-female-cops-gets-criticized-by-netizens-a2670-20190716|title=Ang Probinsyano rape scene of female cops gets criticized by netizens|publisher=PEP|date=July 16, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Jocelyn|last=Dimaculangan|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204192733/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/144613/ang-probinsyano-rape-scene-of-female-cops-gets-criticized-by-netizens-a2670-20190716|url-status=live}} In a statement, PNP Deputy Spokesperson Lt. Col. Kimberly Molitas said that the PNP will talk to the production staff and "[d]epending on the extent of the violation [we] may warn them or rescind the said MOU".{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1142355/pnp-may-revoke-pact-with-ang-probinsyano-for-rape-scene-of-lady-cops/amp|title=PNP may revoke pact with 'Ang Probinsyano' for rape scene of lady cops|newspaper=Inquirer|date=July 16, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catherine|last=Gonzales|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204193006/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1142355/pnp-may-revoke-pact-with-ang-probinsyano-for-rape-scene-of-lady-cops/amp|url-status=live}}

The PNP controversy recurred. PAO Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta twitted the show for the "unauthorized" usage of PAO's seal, echoing Senator Lacson's statement. Moreover, she cried foul over a scene that showed PAO lawyers who were unwilling to take a case that would pit them against the allies of President Lucas Cabrera (Edu Manzano).{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1054323/pao-chief-hits-ang-probinsyano-for-using-agencys-logo/amp|title=PAO chief hits 'Ang Probinsyano' for using agency's logo|newspaper=Inquirer|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Catherine|last=Gonzales|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204192440/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1054323/pao-chief-hits-ang-probinsyano-for-using-agencys-logo/amp|url-status=live}}

The show was hounded by rumors of staff maltreatment on set. The rumors included Martin's alleged temper, which according to Arjo Atayde was "a big, big misinterpretation". Atayde explain that the gesture is only meant to remind everyone on the set to observe proper decorum, that Martin cares about the show that he wants it to be as perfect as possible.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/02/03/arjo-defends-coco-on-temper-issue/|title=Arjo defends Coco on temper issue|newspaper=Manila Bulletin|first=Stephanie Marie|last=Bernardino|date=3 February 2017|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=September 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906223320/http://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/02/03/arjo-defends-coco-on-temper-issue/|url-status=dead}}

Martin has also been alleged to have doused the staff and cast with water while they were sleeping.{{cite news|url=https://tonite.abante.com.ph/coco-pinagtripang-buhusan-ng-tubig-ang-mga-talent/|title=Coco pinagtripang buhusan ng tubig ang mga talent?|newspaper=Abante Tonite|date=19 March 2018|access-date=13 March 2020}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The issue cropped up again a year later when Robin Padilla accused Martin of the dousing stunt and that Martin argued with a female location director and lost his temper. Padilla's claims came amid his rants against ABS-CBN, which was then facing the impending expiration of its franchise and stonewalling committed by the House of Representatives on the franchise renewal bills.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2020/02/17/1993690/coco-idinawit-sa-galit-robin-nagmistulang-whistleblower-sa-rami-ng-pasabog|title=Coco idinawit sa galit, Robin nagmistulang whistleblower sa Rami ng pasabog|newspaper=Pilipino Star Ngayon|first=Nitz|last=Miralles|date=17 February 2020|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=February 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218172830/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2020/02/17/1993690/coco-idinawit-sa-galit-robin-nagmistulang-whistleblower-sa-rami-ng-pasabog/amp/|url-status=live}} Dreamscape Entertainment, however, rejected Padilla's claim. Dreamscape explained that the incidences of water dousing was just a prank.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149498/coco-martin-camp-denies-robin-padilla-maltreatment-accusation-a717-20200219-lfrm|title=Coco Martin camp to Robin Padilla: "Coco does not maltreat his staff and crew."|publisher=PEP|first=Bernie V.|last=Francisco|date=19 February 2020|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710225800/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/149498/coco-martin-camp-denies-robin-padilla-maltreatment-accusation-a717-20200219-lfrm|url-status=live}} This was corroborated by Atayde, who again rose to Martin's defense.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/27/20/arjo-atayde-iginiit-na-biruan-lang-ang-buhusan-sa-set-ng-probinsyano|title=Arjo Atayde, iginiit na biruan lang ang 'buhusan' sa set ng 'Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=27 February 2020|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=March 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313034813/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/27/20/arjo-atayde-iginiit-na-biruan-lang-ang-buhusan-sa-set-ng-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

On August 19, 2019, Irene Minor, a supposed talent manager, became the subject of a complaint on Bitag. The complainant alleged that Minor was involved in a ponzi scheme and was not paying the talent she brought on.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/opinyon/2019/08/19/1944545/talent-manager-ng-ang-probinsyano-pina-bitag|title=Talent manager ng 'Ang Probinsyano', pina-BITAG!|newspaper=Pilipino Star Ngayon|first=Ben|last=Tulfo|date=19 August 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713061152/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/opinyon/2019/08/19/1944545/talent-manager-ng-ang-probinsyano-pina-bitag/amp/|url-status=live}} Minor contended that ABS-CBN was not paying her and that she was actually advancing payment to her people through the investments that were the subject of the complaint against her. ABS-CBN denied Minor's claims, stated that Minor is neither connected to the show nor the network and that it had banned Minor after receiving similar complaints.

The issue would resurface as a former cameraman of ABS-CBN launched new accusations against Martin following his statements rallying support for the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/5/22/fresh-scoops/crew-members-defend-coco-martin-from-former-abs-cb-228650|title=Crew members defend Coco Martin from former ABS-CBN cameraman's accusations| work=Push| publisher=ABS-CBN Digital Media| date=22 May 2020| access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609041353/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/5/22/fresh-scoops/crew-members-defend-coco-martin-from-former-abs-cb-228650|url-status=live}} Actors, directors and staff members came to his defense and released statements in support, refuting point-by-point the cameraman's allegations.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/20/20/what-really-happened-crew-members-answer-accusations-vs-coco-martin-point-by-point|title=What really happened: Crew members answer accusations vs Coco Martin, point by point| work=ABS-CBN News| publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=20 May 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630204920/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/20/20/what-really-happened-crew-members-answer-accusations-vs-coco-martin-point-by-point|url-status=live}}

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Following Solicitor General Jose Calida's filing of a quo warranto petition before the Supreme Court seeking to nullify ABS-CBN's franchise, the stars of Ang Probinsyano joined the prayer vigil for the franchise renewal and appealed to members of the Congress to grant the same.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/365490/ang-probinsyano-stars-join-abs-cbn-prayer-vigil-for-franchise-renewal|title='Ang Probinsyano' stars join ABS-CBN prayer vigil for franchise renewal|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=22 February 2020|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=May 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516165533/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/365490/ang-probinsyano-stars-join-abs-cbn-prayer-vigil-for-franchise-renewal|url-status=live}}

Martin became one of the most outspoken critics of the Duterte Administration after ABS-CBN was forced off the air.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/09/20/coco-martin-has-had-enough-kung-lahat-tayo-mananahimik-aabusuhin-tayo|title=Coco Martin has had enough: 'Kung lahat tayo mananahimik, aabusuhin tayo'|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=9 May 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618171513/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/09/20/coco-martin-has-had-enough-kung-lahat-tayo-mananahimik-aabusuhin-tayo|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/05/07/strong-words-more-stars-fight-back/?amp_markup=1|title=Strong words: More stars fight back|newspaper=Daily Tribune|publisher=Concept and Information Group, Inc.|first=Kathleen A.|last=Llemit|date=7 June 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=May 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529124005/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/05/07/strong-words-more-stars-fight-back/?amp_markup=1|url-status=dead}} Martin launched tirades against the National Telecommunications Commission and Solicitor General Jose Calida for their hand in the shutdown, remarking that they had made fools out of Filipinos.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/260014-coco-martin-statement-abs-cbn-shutdown/|title='Ang Probinsyano' star Coco Martin slams Calida, NTC: 'Tinatarantado ninyo ang mga Pilipino'|publisher=Rappler|date=6 May 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627225129/https://amp.rappler.com/entertainment/news/260014-coco-martin-statement-abs-cbn-shutdown|url-status=live}} Martin attacked presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for his statements on the future of ABS-CBN employees and the preferential treatment received by POGOs.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/05/12/2013496/coco-martin-slams-harry-roque-statement-about-pogos-abs-cbn|title=Coco Martin slams Harry Roque for statement about POGOs, ABS-CBN|newspaper=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|date=7 June 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630023323/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/05/12/2013496/coco-martin-slams-harry-roque-statement-about-pogos-abs-cbn/amp/|url-status=live}} Internet trolls descended upon Martin's social media accounts,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/151288/coco-martin-abs-cbn-bashers-a4437-20200508|title=Coco Martin loses cool with ABS-CBN bashers: "Hindi namin kayo kailangan sa buhay namin"|publisher=PEP|first=Jet|last=Hitosis|date=8 May 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629231116/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/151288/coco-martin-abs-cbn-bashers-a4437-20200508|url-status=live}} leading the former to deactivate his Instagram account.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/07/20/coco-martin-nag-deactivate-ng-instagram-account|title=Coco Martin nag-deactivate ng Instagram account|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=7 June 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614074426/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/07/20/coco-martin-nag-deactivate-ng-instagram-account|url-status=live}}

Calida retaliated against Martin during the June 1, 2020 House committee hearings on the renewal, quipping "He feels that he can solve their problems the same way as he solves them on screen, with macho bluster and bravado. Allegedly, he has apologized for his tantrum", in reference to Martin.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/262544-calida-hits-back-coco-martin-abs-cbn-closure|title=Cardo vs Calida? SolGen hits back at Coco Martin over ABS-CBN closure|publisher=Rappler|first=Mara|last=Cepeda|date=1 June 2020|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629020328/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/262544-calida-hits-back-coco-martin-abs-cbn-closure|url-status=live}}

In the midst of the controversy, Martin explained that he was passionate about ABS-CBN's fate because he was concerned for his "family", ABS-CBN employees.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/151345/coco-martin-ang-probinsyano-service-to-the-country-a718-20200511|title=Coco Martin says making Ang Probinsyano is a service to the country|publisher=PEP|first=Arniel|last=Serrato|date=11 May 2020|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703030536/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/151345/coco-martin-ang-probinsyano-service-to-the-country-a718-20200511|url-status=live}}

Apart from Martin's statements, Ang Probinsyano and Cardo Dalisay emerged as top twitter trending topics on the day ABS-CBN was forced off the air{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/151235/ang-probinsyano-trending-a724-20200505?ref=article_reco_slide|title=Ang Probinsyano, Cardo trend on Twitter after ABS-CBN shutdown|publisher=PEP|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|date=5 May 2020|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-date=July 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702084317/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/151235/ang-probinsyano-trending-a724-20200505?ref=article_reco_slide|url-status=live}} and after its return was announced.{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/151856/probinsyano-trends-tv-comeback-a724-20200604?ref=article_reco_slide|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano trends on Twitter after announcing TV comeback|publisher=PEP|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|date=4 June 2020|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629220811/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/151856/probinsyano-trends-tv-comeback-a724-20200604?ref=article_reco_slide|url-status=live}}

The show was praised for integrating timely societal issues its story.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/18/19/coco-martin-hope-in-the-time-of-need|title=Coco Martin: Hope in the time of need|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Karim|last=Raslan|date=18 March 2019|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407215923/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/18/19/coco-martin-hope-in-the-time-of-need|url-status=live}} One critic marked Ang Probinsyano as a "social commentary of our times".{{cite news|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/204263/ang-probinsyano-a-social-commentary/amp|title=Ang Probinsyano, a social commentary|newspaper=Cebu Daily News|first=Malou|last=Guanzon-Apalisok|date=18 November 2018|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407215920/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/204263/ang-probinsyano-a-social-commentary/amp|url-status=live}} The show was praised for its handling of the polarizing Philippine Drug War.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/08/12/16/war-on-drugs-tatalakayin-sa-ang-probinsyano|title=War on drugs, tatalakayin sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Rhys|last=Buccat|date=13 August 2016|access-date=5 May 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709114247/https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/08/12/16/war-on-drugs-tatalakayin-sa-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}}

However, it received both criticism and praise for its depiction of various government agencies and their personnel.

On its February 15, 2022 episode, a fictional presidential debate was presented.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/22/timely-probinsyano-mirrors-current-events-with-debate|title='Ang Probinsyano' mirrors current events with presidential debate episode|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=16 February 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104055233/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/22/timely-probinsyano-mirrors-current-events-with-debate|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/163879/ang-probinsyano-presidential-debate-a724-20220216|title=Very timely! Ang Probinsyano airs fictional presidential debate|publisher=Rappler|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|date=16 February 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104050726/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/163879/ang-probinsyano-presidential-debate-a724-20220216|url-status=live}} The episode coincided with the actual presidential debate held by the controversial SMNI.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-sonshine-media-network-disinformation-attacks-government-critics/|title=Quiboloy's SMNI fuels disinformation, online attacks on gov't critics|publisher=Rappler|first1=Gabby|last1=Baizas|first2=Pauline|last2=Macaraeg|date=6 February 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104050725/https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/apollo-quiboloy-sonshine-media-network-disinformation-attacks-government-critics/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/14/2160786/lacson-pacquiao-robredo-skip-debate-hosted-quiboloys-media-network|title=Lacson, Pacquiao, Robredo to skip debate hosted by Quiboloy's media network|newspaper=The Philippine Star|first=Gaea Katreena|last=Cabico|date=14 February 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104050726/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/14/2160786/lacson-pacquiao-robredo-skip-debate-hosted-quiboloys-media-network|url-status=live}}

Ang Probinsyano was praised for showing positive values on television, such as patriotism, the importance of prayers, acceptance of members of the LGBT community, and the family's paramount role in Philippine society.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/08/22/1615990/probinsyano-filipinos-love|title=The 'probinsyano' that Filipinos love|newspaper=The Philippine Star|first=Kane Errol|last=Choa|date=22 August 2016|access-date=22 April 2020|archive-date=April 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411175212/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/08/22/1615990/probinsyano-filipinos-love/amp/|url-status=live}}

Additionally, the show's depiction of the sentiments of its characters to current events resonated well with audiences who found the same relatable.{{cite news|url=https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/11/linyahan-ni-shaina-magdayao-sa-seryeng-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-trending/|title=Linyahan ni Shaina Magdayao sa seryeng 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano', trending|newspaper=Balita|first=Richard|last=De Leon|date=11 June 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104050726/https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/11/linyahan-ni-shaina-magdayao-sa-seryeng-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-trending/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/08/22/eksena-nina-shaina-angel-sa-probinsyano-umani-ng-papuri|title='Pagod na pagod na ako!' Eksena nina Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino sa 'Probinsyano,' umani ng papuri|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=8 June 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104075251/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/08/22/eksena-nina-shaina-angel-sa-probinsyano-umani-ng-papuri|url-status=live}} According to sociologist Josephine Placido, the show has earned the title of "Pambansang Teleserye" because of the good values and life lessons that the show depicts on television.{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/videos/128100316-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-anniversary-special-xiao-chua-josephine-placido-206341|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Anniversary Special: Xiao Chua & Josephine Placido|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=4 October 2016|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711074416/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/videos/128100316-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-anniversary-special-xiao-chua-josephine-placido-206341|url-status=live}}

Historian Xiao Chua opined that the show gives Filipinos hope as it is structured in the "light-dark-light" form characteristic of Philippine epic poetry, also adopted by Fernando Poe Jr., in his films.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/04/04/opinion/columnists/the-death-and-resurrection-of-pinoy-komiks/709345|title=The death and resurrection of Pinoy komiks|newspaper=The Manila Times|first=Michael "Xiao"|last=Chua|date=4 October 2016|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=May 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509154623/https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/04/04/opinion/columnists/the-death-and-resurrection-of-pinoy-komiks/709345/amp/|url-status=live}} The Cardo Dalisay character was praised as a role model who was "steadfast and incorruptible".

The show reached out to various communities, such as leading the Oplan Balik Eskwela, where Martin gave school supplies to the students of Paradise Farm Elementary School in Blanca.

The show produced public service announcements that it calls Ligtas Tips.{{cite news|url=http://lifestylehub.cloudapp.net/articles/1788/daily-diaries-gimik-safety-reminders-to-help-you-yolo-responsibly|title=Daily Diaries: Gimik Safety Reminders to Help You YOLO Responsibly|publisher=ABS-CBN Lifestyle|first=Duey|last=Guison|date=1 June 2016|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709112551/http://lifestylehub.cloudapp.net/articles/1788/daily-diaries-gimik-safety-reminders-to-help-you-yolo-responsibly|url-status=dead}} The PSAs air during commercial breaks, with related infographics appearing on the show's website.{{cite news|url=http://lifestylehub.cloudapp.net/articles/1788/daily-diaries-gimik-safety-reminders-to-help-you-yolo-responsibly|title=Ligtas Tips: Paalala ng Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=26 April 2016|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709112551/http://lifestylehub.cloudapp.net/articles/1788/daily-diaries-gimik-safety-reminders-to-help-you-yolo-responsibly|url-status=dead}} In 2017, Ligtas Tips were anthologized into FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ligtas Tips, published by ABS-CBN Publishing.{{cite book|first=Khuey|last=Garces|date=1 January 2017|title=FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ligtas Tips: Mga Paalalang Inihahandog ng Nangungunang Teleserye sa Bansa|location=Diliman, Quezon City|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Pf6otQEACAAJ|publisher=ABS-CBN Publishing|isbn=9789718161852|access-date=September 13, 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000753/https://books.google.com/books?id=Pf6otQEACAAJ|url-status=live}}

The program offered an avenue for major stars to return to television.{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-photos/40042418-returning-stars-who-made-their-grand-comeback-on-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-4228/amp|title=Returning stars who made their grand comeback on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|first=Krista|last=Baldono|date=23 April 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709025251/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-photos/40042418-returning-stars-who-made-their-grand-comeback-on-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-4228/amp|url-status=live}} Action stars were often featured owing to the decline of the action genre in cinemas.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/10/05/124100516-kapamilya-rewind-5-comeback-action-stars-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|title=Kapamilya Rewind: 5 Comeback Action Stars in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=6 October 2016|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126212312/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/videos/2016/10/05/124100516-kapamilya-rewind-5-comeback-action-stars-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano|url-status=live}} Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. praised Martin and the series as a blessing to former stars and stuntmen.{{cite news|url=http://tempo.com.ph/2017/10/23/bong-revilla-coco-is-a-blessing-to-stuntmen/|title=Bong Revilla: Coco is a blessing to stuntmen|newspaper=Tempo|publisher=Manila Bulletin|first=Nestor|last=Cuartero|date=23 October 2017|access-date=27 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629155037/http://tempo.com.ph/2017/10/23/bong-revilla-coco-is-a-blessing-to-stuntmen/|url-status=live}}

Martin cast out-of-work actors and actresses, giving them another chance in showbusiness.{{cite news|url=https://filipinotimes.net/entertainment/2018/09/17/coco-martin-explains-gives-actors-2nd-chances-appearing-ang-probinsyano/|title=Coco Martin explains why he gives actors 2nd chances by appearing in "Ang Probinsyano"|newspaper=The Filipino Times|date=17 September 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709012748/https://filipinotimes.net/entertainment/2018/09/17/coco-martin-explains-gives-actors-2nd-chances-appearing-ang-probinsyano/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2017/01/08/coco-martin-marunong-mag-share-ng-biyaya-sa-kapwa/|title=Coco Martin, marunong mag-share ng biyaya sa kapwa|newspaper=Balita|date=8 January 2017|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Ador|last=Saluta|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024555/http://balita.net.ph/2017/01/08/coco-martin-marunong-mag-share-ng-biyaya-sa-kapwa/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/actors-who-came-back-to-showbiz-via-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-17801|title=Actors who came back to showbiz via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|first=Bea|last=Kalaw|date=26 July 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104054151/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/actors-who-came-back-to-showbiz-via-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-17801|url-status=live}} Among these stars are Mark Anthony Fernandez,{{cite news|url=https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/starstudio/stories/2018/12/read/coco-claus-4-reasons-why-coco-martin-could-very-well-be-showbizs-santa|title='COCO' CLAUS: 4 reasons why Coco Martin could very well be showbiz's Santa|publisher=Star Studio|first=Kobe Adam Joshua S.|last=Laurena|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709103149/https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/starstudio/stories/2018/12/read/coco-claus-4-reasons-why-coco-martin-could-very-well-be-showbizs-santa|url-status=live}} CJ Ramos, Rhed Bustamante, Whitney Tyson and Mystica.{{cite news|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/09/the-comeback-zone-coco-martin-gave-these-celebrities-another-shot-at-acting/|title=THE COMEBACK ZONE: Coco Martin gave these celebrities another shot at acting|publisher=LionhearTV|date=11 July 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710214323/https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/09/the-comeback-zone-coco-martin-gave-these-celebrities-another-shot-at-acting/|url-status=live}}

The series helped to revive the action genre in both film and television.{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/05/20/coco-martin-puwedeng-i-revive-ang-action-movies/|title=Coco Martin, puwedeng i-revive ang action movies|newspaper=Balita|date=20 May 2016|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Reggee|last=Bonoan|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711001038/http://balita.net.ph/2016/05/20/coco-martin-puwedeng-i-revive-ang-action-movies/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://tempo.com.ph/2016/07/18/reviving-action-genre/|title=Reviving action genre|newspaper=Tempo|date=18 July 2016|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Ronald|last=Constantino|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024955/http://tempo.com.ph/2016/07/18/reviving-action-genre/|url-status=live}} Cast members Jeric Raval{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/7/fresh-scoops/jeric-raval-grateful-to-coco-martin-for-the-reviva-164965|title=Jeric Raval grateful to Coco Martin for the revival of action genre on TV|publisher=Push|date=7 July 2017|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Nickie|last=Wang|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709025006/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/7/fresh-scoops/jeric-raval-grateful-to-coco-martin-for-the-reviva-164965|url-status=live}} and Jolo Revilla{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/70880/jolo-revilla-grateful-to-coco-martin-for-reviving-action-genre|title=Jolo Revilla grateful to Coco Martin for reviving action genre|publisher=PEP|date=11 July 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Nickie|last=Wang|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711035341/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/70880/jolo-revilla-grateful-to-coco-martin-for-reviving-action-genre|url-status=live}} thanked Martin for reviving the action genre, while action star Ronnie Ricketts claimed that Martin had kept the genre alive.{{cite news|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/287551|title=Reviving action genre|newspaper=Manila Standard|date=11 February 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Nickie|last=Wang|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428032052/https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/287551|url-status=live}}

Much like the star of the film,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/16063/legend-fpj-must-live|title=Legend: FPJ Must Live!|date=23 May 2008|publisher=PEP|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115104842/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/16063/legend-fpj-must-live|url-status=live}} Martin's take on the role was characterized as "immortal".{{cite news|url=https://m.inquirer.net/entertainment/237760|title=Cool TV action-drama cat has proverbial nine lives|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|first=Nestor U.|last=Torre|date=8 August 2017|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709111842/https://m.inquirer.net/entertainment/237760|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/28/19/2-presidents-2-miss-universe-queens-just-a-list-of-facts-that-show-how-old-ang-probinsyano-is|title=2 presidents, 2 Miss Universe queens: Just a list of facts that show how old 'Ang Probinsyano' is|work=ABS-CBN Corporation|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=28 September 2019|access-date=4 July 2020|archive-date=July 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704125537/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/28/19/2-presidents-2-miss-universe-queens-just-a-list-of-facts-that-show-how-old-ang-probinsyano-is|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/09/22/what-happened-during-probinsyanos-7-years-on-air|title=3 presidents, 3 Maja series: What happened during 'Probinsyano's' 7 years on air|work=ABS-CBN Corporation|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=9 August 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104062311/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/09/22/what-happened-during-probinsyanos-7-years-on-air|url-status=live}} The tag does not, however, come from Cardo Dalisay's gunslinging and fighting prowess, but from his ability to escape death.{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/scenes-from-ang-probinsyano-that-made-viewers-call-cardo-dalisay-immortal-17430|title=14 scenes from FPJ's Ang Probinsyano that made viewers call Cardo Dalisay "immortal"|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|first=Liezel|last=Dela Cruz|date=6 June 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104052629/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/scenes-from-ang-probinsyano-that-made-viewers-call-cardo-dalisay-immortal-17430|url-status=live}} This includes his "death" at the hands of Marco Cabrera (JC Santos), which was revealed to be a dream sequence{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/283089/coco-martins-death-scene-in-ang-probinsyano-triggers-funny-reactions-from-fans/amp|title=Coco Martin's 'death' scene in 'Ang Probinsyano' triggers funny reactions from fans|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|first=Cody|last=Cepeda|date=11 July 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711100437/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/283089/coco-martins-death-scene-in-ang-probinsyano-triggers-funny-reactions-from-fans/amp|url-status=live}} and his brush with death after he was overpowered by Bungo (Baron Geisler){{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/16/19/watch-after-latest-episode-netizens-ask-did-cardo-just-die|title=WATCH: After latest episode, netizens ask — 'Did Cardo just die?'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=16 July 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709012731/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/07/16/19/watch-after-latest-episode-netizens-ask-did-cardo-just-die|url-status=live}} and Lito (Richard Gutierrez).{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/06/03/22/ang-probinsyano-cardo-dalisay-patay-na-nga-ba|title=Patay na ba si Cardo? Record-breaking views nahakot ng 'Ang Probinsyano'|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=3 July 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104052627/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/06/03/22/ang-probinsyano-cardo-dalisay-patay-na-nga-ba|url-status=live}} These "deaths" and the series' numerous extensions has made it the subject of jokes and memes among Filipino netizens.{{cite news|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/245578/look-cardos-death-scene-in-ang-probinsyano-draws-hilarious-reactions-memes|title=LOOK: Cardo's 'death scene' in Ang Probinsyano draws hilarious reactions, memes|newspaper=Cebu Daily News|first=Raul Constantine|last=Tabanao|date=17 July 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024657/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/245578/look-cardos-death-scene-in-ang-probinsyano-draws-hilarious-reactions-memes|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28315/alden-janine-react-to-coco-martin-ang-probinsyano-meme|title=Alden, Janine react to meme on Ang Probinsyano's supposed ending|publisher=PEP|date=7 August 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709103145/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28315/alden-janine-react-to-coco-martin-ang-probinsyano-meme|url-status=live}} Martin has acknowledged the memes and jokes and posted his own meme stating that the show was set to end in September 2048.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/287531/ang-probinsyano-air-till-2048-coco-martin-reacts-meme/amp|title='Ang Probinsyano' to air till 2048? Coco Martin reacts to meme|date=8 August 2018|newspaper=Inquirer|access-date=27 August 2018|first=Niña V.|last=Guno|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827174117/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/287531/ang-probinsyano-air-till-2048-coco-martin-reacts-meme/amp|url-status=live}} These incidents earned strong fan reactions.{{cite news|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/315889/may-dahilan-kung-bakit-iniligtas-ng-diyos-si-cardo-dalisay-ayaw-niyang-mahulog-sa-masasamang-kamay-ang-pilipinas|title='May dahilan kung bakit iniligtas ng Diyos si Cardo Dalisay, ayaw niyang mahulog sa masasamang kamay ang Pilipinas!'|date=14 June 2022|newspaper=Inquirer Bandera|access-date=4 January 2023|first=Ervin|last=Santiago|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104052621/https://bandera.inquirer.net/315889/may-dahilan-kung-bakit-iniligtas-ng-diyos-si-cardo-dalisay-ayaw-niyang-mahulog-sa-masasamang-kamay-ang-pilipinas|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2022/06/12/lola-grabe-galit-sa-bumaril-bumugbog-kay-cardo-dalisay/|title=Lola grabe galit sa bumaril, bumugbog kay Cardo Dalisay|date=12 June 2022|newspaper=Abante|access-date=4 January 2023|first=Dondon|last=Sermino|archive-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104052628/https://www.abante.com.ph/2022/06/12/lola-grabe-galit-sa-bumaril-bumugbog-kay-cardo-dalisay/|url-status=live}}

Martin described the late Fernando Poe Jr. as his superhero.{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/29/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/coco-fpj-is-my-superhero/213995/|title=Coco: 'FPJ is my superhero'|newspaper=Manila Times|date=29 August 2015|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629021914/https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/29/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/coco-fpj-is-my-superhero/213995/|url-status=live}} Similar to Poe, Martin attained superhero status.{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/01092917-5-things-that-make-cardo-a-modern-day-hero-11239/amp|title=5 things that make Cardo a modern-day hero|date=29 September 2017|work=ABS-CBN Entertainment|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629021838/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/01092917-5-things-that-make-cardo-a-modern-day-hero-11239/amp|url-status=live}} This would be tested - Martin to be seen as the "face of the resistance".{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/05/10/20/how-coco-martin-became-the-face-of-the-resistance|title=How Coco Martin became the face of the resistance|date=10 May 2020|work=ANCX|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=June 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625010231/https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/05/10/20/how-coco-martin-became-the-face-of-the-resistance|url-status=live}}

As the country's top-rating and longest-running action series, the show became a sought after source of political endorsements. The show's involvement began with Martin's endorsement of Grace Poe for President in the 2016 national elections.{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/780697/ang-probinsyano-actor-coco-martin-joins-grace-poe-sortie|title='Ang Probinsyano' actor Coco Martin joins Grace Poe sortie|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=21 April 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Maila|last=Ager|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709104137/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/780697/ang-probinsyano-actor-coco-martin-joins-grace-poe-sortie|url-status=live}} Martin again endorsed Poe in the 2019 midterm elections.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/01/19/coco-martin-campaigns-for-ate-grace-poe-in-cebu|title=Coco Martin campaigns for 'ate' Grace Poe in Cebu|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=1 April 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711194707/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/01/19/coco-martin-campaigns-for-ate-grace-poe-in-cebu|url-status=live}}

In a 2018 survey conducted by PUBLiCUS, Asia, Inc., Martin was rated the most valuable celebrity endorsement to voters in Metro Manila.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/11/29/18/coco-martin-has-highest-endorsement-value-among-ncr-votersstudy|title=Coco Martin has highest 'endorsement value' among NCR voters—study|publisher=ABS-CBN News|first=Ivy Jean|last=Vibar|date=29 November 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710181513/https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/11/29/18/coco-martin-has-highest-endorsement-value-among-ncr-votersstudy|url-status=live}} Earlier that year, the names of show characters were used in a mock election conducted by the COMELEC. Cardo Dalisay won the post of Barangay Chairman.{{cite news|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/263787|title=Mock elections show TV series cast winning|newspaper=Manila Standard|date=22 April 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108001146/https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/263787|url-status=live}}

Martin and leading lady Yassi Pressman dabbled in endorsing party-list groups, supporting Ang Probinsyano party-list as representatives of the organization's youth sector.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/14/19/coco-martin-supported-ang-probinsyano-among-top-party-list-groups|title=Coco Martin-supported Ang Probinsyano among top party-list groups|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=May 14, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=January 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123220406/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/14/19/coco-martin-supported-ang-probinsyano-among-top-party-list-groups|url-status=live}} The party-list finished fifth, assuring it of a seat at the House of Representatives.{{cite news|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/14/party-list-2019-elections-cibac-probinsyano.html|title=Party-lists backed by Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Coco Martin lead partial election tally|publisher=CNN Philippines|first=Luchi|last=de Guzman|date=14 May 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024858/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/5/14/party-list-2019-elections-cibac-probinsyano.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/230708-ang-probinsyano-party-list-heading-congress-where-did-votes-come-from/|title=Ang Probinsyano heading to Congress: Where did its votes come from?|publisher=Rappler|first=Michael|last=Bueza|date=15 May 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710211724/https://amp.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/230708-ang-probinsyano-party-list-heading-congress-where-did-votes-come-from|url-status=live}} The partylist bid was contested by former AGHAM Partylist representative Angelo Palmones, who alleged that the organization took the name of the television series to circumvent regulations limiting candidates' exposure on television.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/18/1918839/comelec-asked-stop-proclamation-ang-probinsyano-party-list|title=Comelec asked to stop proclamation of Ang Probinsyano party-list|newspaper=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|first=Ghio|last=Ong|date=18 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2020|archive-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609224316/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/18/1918839/comelec-asked-stop-proclamation-ang-probinsyano-party-list|url-status=live}} Another controversy erupted when party-list representative Alfredo de los Santos figured in an incident in Albay that saw him punch a waiter.{{cite news|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/7/11/Ang-Probinsyano-Partylist-Congressman-Alfred-delos-Santos-punching-Biggs-Diner.html|title=Ang Probinsyano representative punches restaurant employee in Albay|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=July 11, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204210757/https://cnnphilippines.com/regional/2019/7/11/Ang-Probinsyano-Partylist-Congressman-Alfred-delos-Santos-punching-Biggs-Diner.html|url-status=dead}} The partylist launched a probe on the incident and De los Santos later apologized for the incident.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/07/13/1934220/lawmaker-apologizes-punching-waiter|title=Lawmaker apologizes for punching waiter|newspaper=The Philippine Star|publisher=PhilStar Global|date=July 13, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2020|first=Jess|last=Diaz|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204210757/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/07/13/1934220/lawmaker-apologizes-punching-waiter/amp/|url-status=live}}

Actors with political aspirations sought exposure in the series to improve their profile among voters.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/22/1895619/probinsyano-helping-lito-lapid|title=Probinsyano helping Lito Lapid|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=19 October 2018|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Ricky|last=Lo|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710214342/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/22/1895619/probinsyano-helping-lito-lapid/amp/|url-status=live}} These had to be written off the show before the start of their respective campaign periods.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/323897/edu-manzano-mark-lapid-exit-ang-probinsyano-a-day-before-local-campaign-period-starts/amp|title=Edu Manzano, Mark Lapid exit 'Ang Probinsyano' a day before local campaign period starts|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=29 March 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Krissy|last=Aguilar|archive-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709024858/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/323897/edu-manzano-mark-lapid-exit-ang-probinsyano-a-day-before-local-campaign-period-starts/amp|url-status=live}} Nine former cast or guest cast members ran for the 2019 midterm elections, although only Lito Lapid and Jhong Hilario emerged victorious.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/15/19/list-how-former-probinsyano-stars-fared-in-halalan2019|title=LIST: How former 'Probinsyano' stars fared in #Halalan2019|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=15 May 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711094510/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/15/19/list-how-former-probinsyano-stars-fared-in-halalan2019|url-status=live}} Grace Poe finished in second position and two party-list groups bearing the show's name were within the top 10, confirming its endorsement value.{{cite web|url=https://verafiles.org/articles/ang-probinsyano-emerges-top-kingmaker|title='Ang Probinsyano' emerges as top kingmaker|publisher=Vera Files|first=Ellen|last=Tordesillas|date=22 May 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804171128/https://www.verafiles.org/articles/ang-probinsyano-emerges-top-kingmaker|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/a-popular-philippine-cop-show-is-real-political-theater-as-its-actors-run-for-office/2019/06/08/a4866cd4-770e-11e9-a7bf-c8a43b84ee31_story.html?outputType=amp|title=A popular Philippine cop show is real political theater as its actors run for office|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=9 June 2019|access-date=2 April 2020|first=Regine|last=Cabato|archive-date=May 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516164450/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/a-popular-philippine-cop-show-is-real-political-theater-as-its-actors-run-for-office/2019/06/08/a4866cd4-770e-11e9-a7bf-c8a43b84ee31_story.html?outputType=amp|url-status=live}}

In January 2016, Martin was given a certificate of appreciation for his role. The citation was given during the 63rd Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Founding Anniversary.{{cite news|title=Coco Martin, ginawaran ng special citation sa 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary|trans-title=Coco Martin, conferred with a special citation at the 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary|url=http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/coco-martin-ginawaran-ng-special-citation-sa-63rd-cidg-founding-anniversary|access-date=16 March 2016|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=20 January 2016|language=fil|archive-date=January 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125001656/http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/coco-martin-ginawaran-ng-special-citation-sa-63rd-cidg-founding-anniversary|url-status=live}}

In July of the same year, Martin was invited as a guest at Camp Crame by then-PNP Chief Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, a confessed fan.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/7/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-meets-pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-rosa-95402|title=Coco Martin meets PNP Chief Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa|publisher=Push|first=Jeff|last=Fernando|date=21 July 2016|access-date=17 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108001146/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/7/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-meets-pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-rosa-95402|url-status=live}} The top cop thanked Martin for the show's positive portrayal of the PNP.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/7/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-meets-pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-rosa-95402|title=Coco Martin meets PNP Chief Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=21 July 2016|access-date=17 April 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108001146/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/7/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-meets-pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-rosa-95402|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/07/24/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/the-probinsyano-meets-bato/275652|title=The 'Probinsyano' meets 'Bato'|newspaper=The Manila Times|first=Eric John|last=Salut|date=24 July 2016|access-date=17 April 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523052254/https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/07/24/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/the-probinsyano-meets-bato/275652/amp/|url-status=live}}

The show received praise from the Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno who stated that the police force should take the example of Cardo Dalisay.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2017/02/08/44020817-cocos-character-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-praised-by-dilg-chief|title=Coco's character in "FPJ'S Ang Probinsyano" praised by DILG Chief| publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=8 February 2017|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204153343/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2017/02/08/44020817-cocos-character-in-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-praised-by-dilg-chief|url-status=dead}}

On 14 September 2016, Surigao congressman Robert Ace Barbers filed House Resolution No. 358 at the 17th Congress of the Philippines. The resolution commended the show for its efforts to promote crime awareness and prevention among viewers and endorsed Martin as "Celebrity Advocate for a Drug-Free Philippines".{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/2992116-congress-commends-abs-cbns-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-for-promoting-crime-awareness-and-prevention-9596/amp|title=Congress commends ABS-CBN's FPJ's Ang Probinsyano for promoting crime awareness and prevention|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=21 September 2016|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070105/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/2992116-congress-commends-abs-cbns-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-for-promoting-crime-awareness-and-prevention-9596/amp|url-status=live}}

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• Ang Probinsyano (film)
• Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano
• List of Kapamilya Channel original programming
• List of Kapamilya Online Live original programming
• List of A2Z (TV channel) original programming
• List of TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming
• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of programs broadcast by Jeepney TV
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series

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• {{Official website|https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano}}
• {{IMDb title|6155146}}
• {{TV Guide show|859970}}
• {{IMDb title|0345819|Ang Probinsyano (1997)}}
• {{IMDb title|0438943|Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998)}}

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