Batang Quiapo (TV series)#Cast and characters

A young man named Tanggol rises to be one of the biggest outlaws in the neighborhood while he navigates his way in life to survive in Quiapo, Manila. Hoping to earn the affection of his parents, his feat draws him closer to the truth about his identity.{{cite news|last=Cruz|first=Dana|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/475256/coco-martin-lovi-poe-charo-santos-cast-in-abs-cbn-adaptation-of-batang-quiapo|title=Coco Martin, Lovi Poe, Charo Santos cast in ABS-CBN adaptation of 'Batang Quiapo'|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=December 9, 2022|archive-date=December 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208234050/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/475256/coco-martin-lovi-poe-charo-santos-cast-in-abs-cbn-adaptation-of-batang-quiapo|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Baylon|first=Khryzztine Joy|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/170167/coco-martin-lovi-poe-batang-quiapo-a5132-20221207|title=Coco Martin co-stars with FPJ's daughter Lovi Poe in TV adaptation of "Batang Quiapo"|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 7, 2022|access-date=December 15, 2022|archive-date=December 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215235104/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/170167/coco-martin-lovi-poe-batang-quiapo-a5132-20221207|url-status=live}}

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;Main cast

• Coco Martin{{cite news|title='Batang Quiapo': Coco Martin ipinakilala na bilang Tanggol|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/14/23/batang-quiapo-coco-martin-ipinakilala-na-bilang-tanggol|website=ABS-CBN News|date=February 14, 2023|access-date=February 15, 2023|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214183255/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/14/23/batang-quiapo-coco-martin-ipinakilala-na-bilang-tanggol|language=tl|url-status=live}} as Hesus Nazareno "Tanggol" Montenegro (formerly Hesus Nazareno "Tanggol" Dimaguiba)
• Christopher de Leon{{cite news|last=Mallorca|first=Hannah|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/476606/christopher-de-leon-joins-fpjs-batang-quiapo-cast|title=Christopher de Leon joins 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' cast|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=December 15, 2022|access-date=December 15, 2022|archive-date=December 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215133642/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/476606/christopher-de-leon-joins-fpjs-batang-quiapo-cast|url-status=live}} as Ramon Montenegro / Alberto Frias{{efn|Ramon used an alias to win Mokang's heart and marry her, in order to hide his true identity as a drug lord.}}
• Coco Martin as young Ramon
• John Estrada as PCpl. Rigor Dimaguiba{{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}}
• Ejay Falcon as young Rigor
• Cherry Pie Picache as Ma. Teresa "Marites" Asuncion-Dimaguiba
• Miles Ocampo{{cite news|title=Miles Ocampo overwhelmed by raves for her 'Batang Quiapo' performance|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/23/miles-ocampo-overwhelmed-by-raves-for-batang-quiapo|website=ABS-CBN News|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219030358/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/16/23/miles-ocampo-overwhelmed-by-raves-for-batang-quiapo|url-status=live}} as young Marites
• Rosanna Roces as Divina Juanillo Pulido Cruz
• Andrea Brillantes as Fatima Benito
• Jake Cuenca as Cong. Miguelito Guerrero
• Michael de Mesa as Paeng Benito
• Angel Aquino as Jackie Guerrero
• Celia Rodriguez as Doña Pilar Guerrero
• Louise delos Reyes as young Doña Pilar
• Dante Rivero as Don Gustavo Guerrero
• Jhong Hilario as young Don Gustavo
• Albert Martinez as Mayor Roberto Guerrero
• Charo Santos as Matilde "Tindeng" Asuncion
• Precious Lara Quigaman as young Tindeng
• Elisse Joson as younger Tindeng (as adolescent)

;Supporting cast

• Tommy Abuel as Don Julio Montenegro
• Raul Montesa as young Don Julio
• Ronnie Lazaro as Lucio Liberan / Angkong Lucio
• Viggo Franco as young Lucio
• Pen Medina as Marciano "Marsing" Dimaculangan
• Chanda Romero as Vice Mayor Olivia Guerrero-Torres
• Shamaine Buencamino as Gracia Benito
• Susan Africa as Nonita "Nita" Dimaculangan
• Vangie Labalan as Carmen
• Joey Marquez as PMSg Edilberto "Berting" Oliva{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Allan Paule as PCpl. Armando "Mando" Mendoza{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Marlo Mortel as young Mando
• Joel Lamangan as Rodolfo "Roda" Alcantara
• Efren Reyes Jr. as PLTCOL Salvador Romero{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Ihman Esturco as Lorenzo Matthew Ejada
• Juan Rodrigo as Alfredo Pangan
• Joseph Marco as young Alfredo
• Jojit Lorenzo as Renato "Enteng" Dimapilis
• Ping Medina as Edwin Dimaculangan
• Mark Lapid as Benjamin "Ben" Camacho
• McCoy de Leon as David Dimaguiba / Fake Hesus Nazareno "Tanggol" Montenegro{{efn|Olga blackmailed David into stealing Tanggol's identity, who eventually accepts due to his hatred towards his older half-brother. He introduced himself to Ramon as his biological son, and works with the Montenegros' drug cartel.}}
• Ronwaldo Martin as Santino Dimaguiba
• Mark Anthony "Big Mak" Andaya as Alvin "Tanos" Garcia
• Sugar Ray "Mammoth" Estroso as Gabriel "Bulldog" Santiago
• Ryan Martin as Rodolfo "Dolfo" Agustin
• Renz Joshua "Baby Giant" Baña as Rowell "Oweng" Bulawan
• Long Mejia as Peng
• Kim Domingo as Madonna
• Jay Gonzaga as Emil Pulido Nacibal
• Albie Casiño as Iñigo Guerrero-Torres
• Paolo Paraiso as Jason Bartolay
• Gillian Vicencio as Erika Guerrero
• Vince Rillon as Maki Benito
• Nonong Ballinan as Nognog Dumlao
• James Caraan as Larry "Badong" Lora
• Loi "Mama Loi" Villarama as Loisa
• Francis Valle "Dyosa Pockoh" Suayan as Jessa
• Ahl Opilac as Totoy Dumlao
• Diana Opilac as Nati Dumlao
• Ahldrin John Opilac as Lito Dumlao
• Angeli Khang as Veronica Kwon
• Leo Martinez as Mr. Arthur Kwon

;Guest cast

{{main|List of Batang Quiapo guest stars#Current}}

;Main cast

• Lovi Poe as Monica "Mokang / Monique" Dimaculangan-Frias
• Jaclyn Jose{{cite news|title='Batang Quiapo': Grupo ni Tanggol, nasampolan sa pagpasok sa selda|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/04/23/batang-quiapo-grupo-ni-tanggol-nasampolan-sa-selda|website=ABS-CBN News|date=September 4, 2023|access-date=November 6, 2023}}{{Cite news |date=March 3, 2024 |title=Tragic Loss: Renowned actress Jaclyn Jose passes away at 59 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/19853/tragic-loss-renowned-actress-jaclyn-jose-passes-away-at-59/photo/268478/modesty |access-date=March 3, 2024 |work=GMA Integrated News}} as Jail Chief Supt./BGEN Dolores Espinas
• Lorna Tolentino{{cite news|title=Lorna Tolentino to join 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' cast|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/19/23/lorna-tolentino-to-join-fpjs-batang-quiapo-cast|website=ABS-CBN News|date=April 19, 2023|access-date=April 19, 2023|archive-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219031402/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/04/19/23/lorna-tolentino-to-join-fpjs-batang-quiapo-cast|url-status=live}} as Amanda Salonga
• Lara Fortuna as young Amanda
• Lito Lapid{{cite news|title=Lito Lapid joins Coco Martin anew in 'Batang Quiapo'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/23/lito-lapid-joins-coco-martin-anew-in-batang-quiapo|website=ABS-CBN News|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219031402/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/28/23/lito-lapid-joins-coco-martin-anew-in-batang-quiapo|url-status=live}} as Supremo "Primo" Medina
• Jomari Angeles as young Primo

;Supporting cast

• RK Bagatsing as Greg Montenegro
• Marina Benipayo as Catherine Cheng
• Odette Khan as Aurora Cheng
• Toni Fowler as Chicky
• Ynez Veneracion as Marita
• Dinky Doo Jr. as Boston
• Deborah Sun as Yolly
• Dindo Arroyo as Severino Sabado
• Val Iglesias as Romulo "Mulong" Cordero
• Robert Seña as Jail Warden Col. Gerardo Balatucan
• Vandolph Quizon as Ronaldo "Bong" Pulido
• Donna Cariaga as Becky
• Neil Coleta as Obet
• Yce Navarro as Ruben
• Elijah Canlas as Pablo Caballero
• Niño Muhlach as Baste
• Ivana Alawi as Samantha Montenegro-Macaraig / Samantha "Bubbles" Fortun-Zaballa
• Mona Alawi as young Bubbles
• Soliman Cruz as Celso "Mayor" Fortun-Zaballa
• Jim Pebanco as young Celso
• Jean Saburit as Lourdes
• Lito Camo as Goodah
• Nikko Natividad as Emong Fortun-Zaballa
• Kim Rodriguez as Jelly
• Deo "Diwata" Balbuena as Frida
• Yukii Takahashi as Camille Castillo
• Levi Ignacio as Gregorio "Gary" Ramos
• Dan Alvaro as Dante "Dan" Martinez
• Joel Saracho as Apo Manuel
• Jerald Napoles as Ato
• Kim Molina as Ima
• John Rendez as Juancho Caballero
• Lao Rodriguez as Jail Lt. Antonio Macasantos
• Malou Crisologo as Pacing
• Gil "Ate Gay" Morales as Elsa
• Tessie Tomas as Doña/Señora Bettina Caballero
• Ara Davao as Katherine Caballero-Montenegro
• Jaime Fabregas as Don Facundo Caballero
• Nonie Buencamino as Marcelo Macaraig
• Alex Vincent Medina as young Marcelo
• Luisito Espinosa as Roberto
• Renz Fernandez as Bullet
• Anjo Yllana as Michael
• Maverick Relova as Derek
• Barbie Imperial as Tisay
• William Martinez as Regie
• Raquel Villavicencio as Cecilia
• Lou Veloso as Ricardo "Noy" Panganiban, Jr.
• Karl Medina as young Noy
• Yogo Singh as adolescent Noy
• Mercedes Cabral as PCpl. Lena Cortez{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Irma Adlawan as Olga Montenegro / Beng{{efn|Olga's alias when she befriends Marites and her family to support them in the hardships of life, while at the same time taking revenge on Tanggol for murdering her son Greg.}}
• Ryza Cenon as young Olga
• Jeffrey Tam as Leroy "Roy" Tiu-Lee
• Ricardo Cepeda as Richardson Wu
• King Gutierrez as PLTCOL Manuel Suarez{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Joonee Gamboa as Harrison Co Cheng / Angkong
• Benzon Dalina as Turko
• Julio Diaz as PMGEN Augustus Pacheco{{efn|name="R.A. No. 11200"}}
• Dominic Roco as young Augustus
• Gio Alvarez as Kaloy Benito
• Raymond Ronquillo as Raul

;Guest cast

{{main|List of Batang Quiapo guest stars#Former}}

{{Main|List of Batang Quiapo episodes}}

{{:List of Batang Quiapo episodes}}

After the success of the television adaptation of Ang Probinsyano, Batang Quiapo was pegged by various news outlets as Martin's likeliest next project and a possible new TV series. Rumors of the possible TV adaptation of Batang Quiapo began when the film's theme, Doon Lang, was performed by Martin in a "duet" with Fernando Poe Jr. as the clip of the scene from the film was being played;{{cite news|url=https://www.abante.com.ph/push-mo-toh-coco-at-da-king-fpj-nag-duet.htm|title=Push Mo Toh!: Coco at Da King FPJ, nag-duet!|first=Glenn|last=Regondola|date=January 28, 2017|access-date=January 16, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} said scene originally featured Poe and Maricel Soriano singing in a duet.{{cite news|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/11/03/batang-quiapo-ni-fpj-balak-ipalit-sa-ang-probinsyano/|title='Batang Quiapo' ni FPJ, balak ipalit sa 'Ang Probinsyano'|newspaper=Balita Online|date=November 3, 2017|access-date=November 15, 2019|first=Jimi|last=Escala|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115112440/http://balita.net.ph/2016/11/03/batang-quiapo-ni-fpj-balak-ipalit-sa-ang-probinsyano/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2017/06/coco-martin-eyes-fpj-movies-batang-quiapo-next-teleserye-target/|title=Coco Martin eyes all FPJ movies; "Batang Quiapo" next teleserye target|publisher=LionhearTV|date=June 3, 2017|access-date=November 15, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115112450/https://www.lionheartv.net/2017/06/coco-martin-eyes-fpj-movies-batang-quiapo-next-teleserye-target/|url-status=live}} Martin had expressed interest in adapting more of FPJ's works for film and/or television,{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/06/17/coco-martin-shares-plan-to-do-online-series|title=Coco Martin shares plan to do online series|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=January 6, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115112438/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/06/17/coco-martin-shares-plan-to-do-online-series|url-status=live}} as he adapted another Poe classic Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday{{cite news|title=Coco Martin to direct, star in new 'Ang Panday' film|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/168033-coco-martin-carlo-j-caparas-ang-panday-film|work=Rappler|date=April 26, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2020|archive-date=January 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114234351/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/168033-coco-martin-carlo-j-caparas-ang-panday-film|url-status=live}} which was an entry into the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25991/empandayem-movie-of-coco-martin-to-be-submitted-for-consideration-to-mmff-2017/|title=Panday movie of Coco Martin to be submitted to MMFF 2017|publisher=PEP|date=April 26, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2020|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon|archive-date=September 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919044903/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25991/empandayem-movie-of-coco-martin-to-be-submitted-for-consideration-to-mmff-2017|url-status=live}}

However, the adaptation became uncertain due to Ang Probinsyano's continued extension{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22160/coco-martin-kasado-na-ang-kasunod-na-teleserye-kahit-di-pa-tapos-ang-emprobinsyanoem|title=Coco Martin, kasado na ang kasunod na teleserye kahit di pa tapos ang Probinsyano|date=July 1, 2018|publisher=PEP|access-date=November 15, 2019|first1=Jerry|last1=Olea|first2=Georgy|last2=Rula|first3=Noel|last3=Ferrer|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115112440/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/22160/coco-martin-kasado-na-ang-kasunod-na-teleserye-kahit-di-pa-tapos-ang-emprobinsyanoem|url-status=live}} until its finale on August 12, 2022.{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Dana |title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' officially ends after nearly 7 years |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/460517/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-officially-ends-after-nearly-7-years |access-date=August 14, 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=August 13, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=August 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813170754/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/460517/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-officially-ends-after-nearly-7-years |url-status=live }}

On December 5, 2022, Martin is confirmed to star, direct, write, and to co-produce (the first in his showbiz career) in the Batang Quiapo remake alongside Poe's daughter, Lovi Poe and Charo Santos.

McCoy de Leon's role as David was originally meant to only appear in the pilot episode of the show{{efn|Sources have conflicting info until when he was supposed to appear,{{cite web |author=Liezl Dela Cruz |date=2025-02-17 |title=Coco Martin reveals why "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" extends most characters |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/2/17/coco-martin-reveals-why-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-extends-most-characters-1007 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=2025-02-20}} but as stated by Coco Martin himself, and was quoted directly from the latter source, he was only meant to appear in the pilot.}} but was extended numerous times due to the team being impressed with his performance.{{Cite web |last=Sabio |first=Nikka Avegail |title=Coco Martin reveals McCoy De Leon's role in 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' was initially 'hanggang pilot lang' {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/15/coco-martin-reveals-mccoy-de-leon-s-role-in-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-was-hanggang-pilot-lang-0840 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250216101643/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/15/coco-martin-reveals-mccoy-de-leon-s-role-in-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-was-hanggang-pilot-lang-0840 |archive-date=2025-02-16 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en-US}}

On January 4, 2024, Lovi Poe left the show due to her marriage with her fiancée in England.{{cite web | url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo/articles-news/lovi-poe-officially-signs-off-as-mokang-in-a-bittersweet-social-media-post-21352/ | title=Lovi Poe officially signs off as Mokang in a bittersweet social media post | website=ABS-CBN Entertainment | date=January 5, 2024}}

On January 23, 2024, Deborah Sun left the show due to an accident on the set and was immediately taken to the Hospital.{{cite web | url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2024/01/24/deborah-sun-naaksidente-sa-taping-ng-serye-ni-coco/ | title=Deborah Sun naaksidente sa taping ng serye ni Coco | website=Abante | date=January 24, 2024 }}

On March 2, 2024, Jaclyn Jose died, leaving her role as Jail Chief Supt./BGEN Dolores Espinas. Bart Guingona replaced Jose as the new Jail Chief Supt./BGEN Oscar Duran.

On February 10, 2025, Lito Lapid left the show due to contest in the 2025 midterm elections.{{cite web | url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/185348/lito-lorna-julio-bid-batang-quiapo-a4118-20250211?s=4hj9q79590ne1f5rshv33q3a07 | title=Lito, Lorna, at Julio nagpaalam na sa FPJ's Batang Quiapo | website=PEP.ph | date=February 12, 2025}}

Principal photography commenced on January 9, 2023, the same day of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.{{cite news |title=WATCH: Coco Martin, a devotee of Black Nazarene, joins thousands in Quiapo |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/23/watch-coco-martin-in-quiapo-for-black-nazarene-celebration |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=January 10, 2023 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110015716/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/23/watch-coco-martin-in-quiapo-for-black-nazarene-celebration |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Coco Martin joins Black Nazarene feast, starts taping for 'Batang Quiapo' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/480325/coco-martin-joins-black-nazarene-feast-starts-taping-for-batang-quiapo#ixzz7pzAhAujN |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=January 10, 2023 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110041113/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/480325/coco-martin-joins-black-nazarene-feast-starts-taping-for-batang-quiapo#ixzz7pzAhAujN |url-status=live }}

The series, along with other primetime programs were pre-empted on A2Z from November 8, 2023, to February 9, 2024, and took effect every Wednesday and Friday to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season. It continued to air on Cine Mo! (as Saturday Marathon), Kapamilya Channel and TV5.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/17/23/some-abs-cbn-shows-to-give-way-to-pba-on-a2z|title=Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z|date=October 17, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|work=ABS-CBN News}}

On March 1, 2025, Batang Quiapo will start airing internationally in 40 countries in Africa through StarTimes under the title, "Gangs of Manila".

The series' opening theme song, "Batang Quiapo" (alternatively titled as "Matira Matibay" (Only the Strong Survive), is sung by various Filipino rap artists—Smugglaz, Bassilyo, CrazyMix, Flict-G, Kial, MastaFeat, Jonas, and Pistolero{{efn|name="Credits"}}—and a cover of Rico J. Puno's "Kapalaran" (Fate) is sung by Gary Valenciano.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/09/23/gary-v-fliptop-stars-to-sing-batang-quiapo-osts|title=How Gary V, FlipTop stars were chosen to sing 'Batang Quiapo' OSTs|first=Josiah|last=Antonio|date=February 9, 2023|access-date=February 14, 2023}} "Pangako" (Promise) was originally sung by Moira Dela Torre.

According to Kantar Media, the pilot episode of the series debuted to a rating of 21.4%, and rose to 22.6% on February 15 (compared to its timeslot rival Maria Clara at Ibarra with 19.1% and 19.6%, respectively).{{Cite web |last=Mia |first=Ron |date=February 17, 2023 |title=FPJ's 'Batang Quiapo' overtakes 'Maria Clara at Ibarra' on the rating chart |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/02/fpjs-batang-quiapo-overtakes-maria-clara-at-ibarra/ |access-date=February 17, 2023 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217111205/https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/02/fpjs-batang-quiapo-overtakes-maria-clara-at-ibarra/ |url-status=live }} Additionally, the series received an average national TV ratings of 25.2% from October 9 to 13, covering urban and rural homes (ahead its timeslot rival Maging Sino Ka Man).{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2023 |title=ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV, and movie box office |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/10/17/abs-cbn-shows-and-movie-top-four-streaming-platfor?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}

Batang Quiapo ruled its timeslot for five consecutive months.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 8, 2024 |title=No.1 since 'Maging Sino Ka Man': 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' remains ruler of its timeslot for five months |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/02/maging-sino-ka-man-fpjs-batang-quiapo-ruler/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=LionhearTV |language=}} Despite limited reach on free-to-air, AGB Nielsen Philippines reported that the pilot week of the series gave a positive feedback on the viewers with 12.5% pilot episode rating on February 13, 2023, placing it in the 3rd spot of the rating board and 13.8% rating on February 15, placing on the 2nd spot of the rating board (compared to Maria Clara at Ibarra's 12.5%).{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TV5manila/status/1625380959884558336|title=TV5 ratings by AGB Nielsen NUTAM (February 13, 2023)|website=TV5|access-date=February 14, 2023|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214103502/https://twitter.com/TV5manila/status/1625380959884558336|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GoodThing193/status/1625860389266411520?t=7pplhUiSWC4qsVj4IB_-xA&s=19|title=AGB NIELSEN PHILS. NUTAM People in TV Homes ratings TOP OVERALL PROGRAMS (February 13, 2023)|website=Yera Calma|access-date=February 14, 2023|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214103502/https://twitter.com/GoodThing193/status/1625860389266411520?t=7pplhUiSWC4qsVj4IB_-xA&s=19|url-status=live}} As per AGB Nielsen, the series registered its highest rating of 16.9% on October 13, 2023, placing at the top spot of the rating board.{{Cite web |last=Mia |first=Ron |date=October 19, 2023 |title='FPJ's Batang Quiapo,' '24 Oras' maintain primetime lead, 'Unbreak My Heart' unchallenged in its timeslot |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/10/fpjs-batang-quiapo-24-oras-unbreak-my-heart/ |access-date=January 31, 2024 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}

Batang Quiapo was a success upon its debut. The pilot week has generated over 44 million digital views across all online platforms and peaked with 341,509 live concurrent viewers on YouTube. The official tag also became the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter nationwide.{{cite news|title=No. 1 trend, 340K concurrent viewers: 'Batang Quiapo' starts strong|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/13/23/batang-quiapo-pilot-no-1-trend-340k-concurrent-viewers|website=ABS-CBN News|date=February 13, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214105853/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/13/23/batang-quiapo-pilot-no-1-trend-340k-concurrent-viewers|url-status=live}} On February 21, 2025, the series reached an all-time high of 1,004,554 live concurrent viewers on YouTube.{{cite web | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/21/-batang-quiapo-breaches-1-million-concurrent-online-viewers-mark-2211 | title='Batang Quiapo' breaches 1 million concurrent online viewers mark | website=ABS-CBN Entertainment | date=February 21, 2025}}

A day after its debut, the series' creators apologized to the Muslim community due to a scene where Martin's character Tanggol sought the help of his Muslim friend Abdul–portrayed by Rez Cortez–as he was being pursued by the police. Tanggol took refuge in the company of armed Muslim men whom the police were hesitant to take action due to fear of retribution. A number of Muslim Filipinos took offense and criticised the portrayal as reinforcing negative stereotypes against them,{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2023 |title='Islam doesn't condone theft': Adiong slams depiction of Muslims in 'Batang Quiapo' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/islam-doesnt-coddle-theft-adiong-slams-depiction-of-muslims-in-batang-quiapo/ |access-date=February 17, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217090350/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/islam-doesnt-coddle-theft-adiong-slams-depiction-of-muslims-in-batang-quiapo/ |url-status=live }} with some calling for a boycott of the series.{{cite news|title=FPJ's Batang Quiapo issued a public apology to the Muslim community over insensitive content|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/171585/batang-quiapo-muslim-community-a5132-20230216|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=February 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217065225/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/171585/batang-quiapo-muslim-community-a5132-20230216|url-status=live}} Movie and Television Review and Classification Board later released a statement on the controversy and asked for cultural sensitivity from production houses.{{cite news|title=MTRCB releases statement over controversial 'Batang Quiapo' scene, film production apologizes|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/mtrcb-releases-statement-over-controversial-batang-quiapo-scene-film-production-apologizes|website=Manila Bulletin|date=February 17, 2023|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=February 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217000528/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/17/mtrcb-releases-statement-over-controversial-batang-quiapo-scene-film-production-apologizes/|url-status=live}} Senator Robin Padilla–a prominent Filipino Muslim–also issued a statement regarding the episode, assuring people that Martin did not have any "ill intentions" and appealed to fellow Filipino Muslims for understanding and forgiveness.{{cite news|title=Robin Padilla personal na pinuntahan ni Coco Martin para mag-sorry, inaming kulang ang kaalaman sa Islam|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/339859/robin-padilla-personal-na-pinuntahan-ni-coco-martin-para-mag-sorry-inaming-kulang-ang-kaalaman-sa-islam#ixzz7tfKEeAPx|website=Bandera Inquirer|date=February 17, 2023|access-date=February 18, 2023|archive-date=February 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218034016/http://bandera.inquirer.net/339859/robin-padilla-personal-na-pinuntahan-ni-coco-martin-para-mag-sorry-inaming-kulang-ang-kaalaman-sa-islam|url-status=live|language=tl}}

A sketch in the children's comedy show Goin' Bulilit parodied the teleserye as "Baby Quiapo", where actor Renz Joshua "Baby Giant" Baña–who portrayed Oweng in the original series–portrays "Sanggol Dimagiba-giba", a parody of show's protagonist Tanggol Dimaguiba.{{cite web |title="It's Showtime" kids and Baby Giant headline return of "Goin Bulilit" |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit/articles-news/its-showtime-kids-and-baby-giant-headline-return-of-goin-bulilit-22658 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment. |publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation |access-date=September 16, 2024 |date=June 28, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Alice Gulo, Baby Quiapo: 'Goin' Bulilit' returns with new parodies |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/1/alice-gulo-baby-quiapo-goin-bulilit-returns-with-new-parodies-1844 |website=ABS-CBN News. |publisher=Josiah Antonio |access-date=September 19, 2024 |date=July 1, 2024}}

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