Blood vs Duty
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
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| Production location | Zamboanga City |
| Running time | 20–40 minutes |
| Production company | JRB Creative Production |
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| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | April 6 – July 24, 2026 |
Blood vs Duty is a Philippine action drama television series produced by JRB Creative Production. Directed by FM Reyes, Bjoy Balagtas and Rico Navarro, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson, Bela Padilla, Barbie Imperial and Baron Geisler. It premiered on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on April 6, 2026. The series concluded on July 24, 2026, with a total of 80 episodes.
Premise
[edit]In the world of crime and justice, dangerous missions force those on opposite sides of the law to choose between protecting family and doing their duty.
Cast and characters
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[edit]- Main cast
- Richard Gutierrez[1] as Marcus Adrian Salazar Reyes
- Jacob McKenzie as young Marcus
Theresa's elder son and Gabriel's elder brother. An investigator who works in SID. He investigates the gun smuggling in the country as he wants to put it to an end. He is also the head of "Task Force Alpha". He blames himself for the death of his colleagues after a mission. But aside from that, he often longing for his younger brother, Gabriel who became his motivation to became a policeman to save the people. New Head of the Special Investigative Division (SID), replacing the previous administration to restore justice and absolute order to the division.
- Gerald Anderson[1] as Jalil Abubakar/Wadi / P/Maj. Allan Espina[b] / Gabriel Reyes
- Iñigo Jose as teen Jalil / Gabriel
- Gian Luca Geroue as young Jalil / Gabriel
- Iñigo Jose as teen Jalil / Gabriel
Theresa's younger son and Marcus' younger brother. He separated from his family after an accident. Datu Rahman saved him and renamed as Jalil and treated him as his own son. As Jalil, he is Jamillah's eldest brother. After the massacre happened, Datu Rahman was caught by the authorities. Because of that, he tried to save his foster father who blamed as mastermind in gun smuggling. But to make it happened, he need to enter the police headquarters. Luckily, a fellow Muslim named Ahmad Mustapha helped him to enter police headquarters by pretending as P/Maj. Allan Espina of Muslim Affairs. He regained his memory as Gabriel because of a toy car which is very important to Marcus.
- Baron Geisler[2] as SPO4 Felix Domingo[b]
- Stanley Abuloc as young Felix
An investigator of SID. He is also part of "Task Force Alpha" but like Lara, he works for General Carillo, in control of gun smuggling. He reveals himself to be the traitor of Task Force Alpha. He also has a painful childhood experience. Aside from being bullied in school, his father treated him as a weakling and maltreated him that encourage him to kill his own father. He is responsible for the deaths of Lara, PO3 Vinluan, P03 Condecido, Datu Rahman (as ordered by General Carillo), etc.
- Barbie Imperial[3] as Jamillah Abubakar/Wadi
Daughter of Datu Rahman and Jalil's younger adopted sister who works as a nurse. She tried to help Jalil by spying Marcus and his mother believing that through this, they will find their father's whereabouts.
- Supporting cast
- Zia Grace Bataan as Sitti
- Elmo Magalona[4] as Agent Harold Rustia
A member of original "Task Force Alpha" who only survived in a massacre. But when Marcus saw him, he didn't remember anything in his past. Near the finale, Harold’s memories came back and returned to being Task Force Alpha. He also learned that Felix Domingo is a traitor of Task Force Alpha.
- Ace Carrera[4] as Buster
- Rommel Padilla[2] as PGen. Emil Azuelo [b]
Former Head of Special Investigative Division (SID). secures his high-ranking position within the National Law Enforcement Agency (NLEA).
- Edgar Mortiz[2] as Omar
Jamil and Jamillah's relative.
- Susan Africa[2] as Dra. Theresa Reyes
- Maika Rivera as young Theresa
Marcus and Gabriel's mother, who works as a doctor in a hospital. Like Marcus, she often longing for Gabriel.
- Ejay Falcon as SPO2 Usman Sabdani[5][b]
A Muslim policeman who was bullied by his fellow policemen because of his Muslim identity. He became one the member of the new "Task Force Alpha". For his immense bravery, loyalty, and sacrifices in saving the republic.
- Junjun Quintana[6] as SPO4 Sean Suarez
SID policeman who works with Marcus, Lara and other "Task Force Alpha" members. After successfully dismantling the national gun-smuggling syndicate.
- Bodjie Pascua as PGen. Manuel Carillo (Ret.)[7]
- Karl Medina as young Manuel
Retired General who is the mastermind of gun smuggling in the country. Like his brother Napoleon, he wants reform for the country but opposite to Napoleon's ways.
- Malou Crisologo as Norhana [7]
Omar's wife and also Jalil & Jamillah's relative.
A policeman who bullied Usman because of the latter's identity.
- Zeppi Borromeo[4] as Edrick (cameraman of Maya Mae Kalaw)
- Viveika Ravanes as Zubina[4]
- Raul Montesa[4] as P/Maj. Dionisio[b]
- Kolette Madelo as Gracia
Nurse of hospital where Dra. Theresa and Jamillah works, she also admires Andre.
- JV Kapunan[8] as Rashid Kaleem
Jalil and Jamillah's friend who works as a food delivery rider.
- Binsoy Namoca as Ethan [citation needed]
- Rocky Labayen as Malik[citation needed]
- Gillian Vicencio as Mia Abdullah (Muslim vlogger)
- Zabel Lamberth as Soraya
- River Joseph[9] as Agent Andre Flores
The member of the new Task Force Alpha who is an explosives expert.
- Albie Casiño[9] as SPO3 Liam Rodriguez
The member of the new Task Force Alpha who is a combat medic.
The member of the new Task Force Alpha who is a lethal sharpshooter.
- Lou Yanong[9] as Agent Eve Castillo
The member of the new Task Force Alpha who is a combat expert.
- Arnel Carrion as PGen. Villanueva[b]
He portrays a corrupt National Law Enforcement Agency (NLEA) officer tied to the systemic government conspiracy.
- Ruby Ruiz as Suher Sabdani (Usman's mother)
- Lei Ang as Raquel Olimpo (Manuel's sectary assistant)
- Guest cast
- Apollo Abraham as PGen. Enrique Manalo[b]
- Jon Co as PGen. Ramon Paulino[b]
- Marco Reginio as Officer Jeffrey Jardin[b]
- Marc Abaya[10] as Axl Rosales
The eldest of Rosales' siblings, who also a core member of notorious group, Metal 13. He and Jovi were arrested after the successful mission of Task Force Alpha. He works for Gen. Guerzon later after the latter saves him. He also shared the fact that the real traitor in SID is Felix Domingo since he works for Felix before.
- Miguel Vergara[11] as Kyle Azuelo (Gen. Emil Azuelo's son)
- Cheska Iñigo as Suzy Azuelo (Gen. Emil Azuelo's wife)
- Lui Manansala as Belen Rosales (Mother of Rosales brothers)
- Levi Ignacio as Gen. Dante Guerzon[b]
An police major who was recruited by Napoleon, he sometimes questions Manuel's ways to fulfill what Napoleon's wants. Because of this, he thinks thats Manuel is the one who kill his own brother.
- Ogie Diaz
- Mama Loi
- Ate Myrna
- Tamerlane Mopia as Peter
- Eric Fructuoso as P/Lt. Col. Roland Solares[b]
- William Lorenzo as PMGEN. Leopoldo Ocampo[b]
- Ramon Christopher as PGen. Vicente Madrigal[b]
- Joel Molina as Officer Madrid[b]
Works deep from within the law enforcement infrastructure to shield Manuel's criminal operations.
- Agot Isidro[12] as President Natalia Mendoza
- Elyson de Dios
- Tristan Ramirez
- Ashton Salvador
Former
[edit]- Main cast
- Bela Padilla[13] as Agent Lara Angeles
- Stephanie de Groot as young Lara
An investigator in SID, she also a part of Task Force Alpha and act as eyes and ear of the group. But unknown to them, she spies the group for General Carillo who adopted her after her parents were killed. She despises Datu Rahman, believing that he is responsible for the deaths of her parents until she find out that the real culprit was her adoptive father, Gen. Carillo but she was killed by Felix after she attempted to kill her adoptive father.
- Supporting cast
- Adrielle as Raon
- Jeremiah Cruz as Tanaon
- Igi Boy Flores[4] as Dennis
- Alex Medina[8] as Ramli
Neighbor of Datu Rahman & Jalil, he also saved Harold after the latter save his child in massacre.
- Robin Padilla as Ahmad Mustapha[14]
A Presidential Chief of Staff who wants to investigate the gun smuggling in the country. To make it possible, he used Jalil by putting him to SID using another identity.
- Jaime Fabregas[7] as Datu Rahman Abubakar
- Nor Domingo as young Datu Rahman / Hasan Wadi
Father of Jamillah and foster father of Jalil/Gabriel, who was blamed as the mastermind of gun smuggling in the country.
- Guest cast
- Ian Ignacio as Pekla
- Geoff Eigenmann[4] as Agent Oliver Lapeña
Member of original Task Force Alpha who died after their mission.
- Antonio Aquitania[4] as SPO3 Patrick Marquez
Member of original Task Force Alpha who died after their mission.
- Dino Imperial[4] as SPO2 Russel Contreras
Member of original Task Force Alpha who died after their mission.
- Emilio Daez[15] as PO3 Mark Vinluan[b]
A promising, idealistic young police officer of NLEA who became entangled in dark, dangerous operations of Task Force Alpha. He and Condecido were murdered by Felix to cover his own tracks.
- Kobie Brown[15] as PO3 Wally Condecido[b]
A promising, idealistic young police officer of NLEA who became entangled in dark, dangerous operations of Task Force Alpha. He and Vinluan were murdered by Felix to cover his own tracks.
- Yves Flores[10] as Tommy Rosales
The youngest of the Rosales brothers, who also the core member of notorious group, Metal 13. When his brothers were arrested, he killed himself after Felix threatened him that he will kill their mother if he did not kill himself.
- Joem Bascon[10] as Jovi Rosales
The middle child of Rosales' siblings, also a core member of notorious group, Metal 13. He and Axl were arrested after the successful mission of Task Force Alpha.
- Giulio Di Martile as Goons of Metal 13
- Allan Villafuerte as P/Lt. Col. Del Mundo[b]
He serves as a critical protector for the illegal smuggling rings tied to Manuel's operations. Felix acts as the violent, enforcement arm of this shadow network, eliminating any loose ends or whistleblowers who jeopardize their schemes.
- Derrick Hubalde as Goons
- Mark "Big Mak" Andaya as Goons
- Jasmine Mendoza as Gemma
- Gaye Piccio as Norma
- Raven Rigor as Richard
- Marnie Lapus as Karen
- Noel Colet as Danilo
- Rafael Rosell as Victor Reyes (Marcus' and Gabriel's father)
- Peewee O'Hara as Lola Lilian (Harold's grandmother)
- Val Iglesias as Apo Sali[4]
- Manuel Chua as young Apo Sali
- Lance Lucido as Gabriel
- Justin Mclarie as Miggy
- Rave Victoria[16] as CJ (Kyle's bully schoolmate)
- Gail Banawis as Jean Lapeña
- Joaquin Dela Cruz as Erick Lapeña
- Nikki Valdez as Lydia Santerva
- Nico Antonio as Benny Santerva
- Ryan Eigenmann as P/Lt. Col. Napoleon Marcelino[b] (Manuel's illegitimate half brother)
- Alireza Libre as P/Lt. Col. Rolan dela Cruz[b]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title [17] | TV title | Original air date[c] |
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| 1 | "The Interception" | "Mission" | April 6, 2026 |
| 2 | "The Impending Storm" | "Massacre" | April 7, 2026 |
| 3 | "The Massacre" | "Versus" | April 8, 2026 |
| 4 | "The Aftermath" | "Pressumed Innocent" | April 9, 2026 |
| 5 | "The Cost of Duty" | "The Cost" | April 10, 2026 |
| 6 | "The Fire Witness" | "Witness" | April 13, 2026 |
| 7 | "The Awakening" | "Awakening" | April 14, 2026 |
| 8 | "The Clean-up" | "Abduction" | April 15, 2026 |
| 9 | "The Abduction" | "The Chase" | April 16, 2026 |
| 10 | "Crossroads" | "Cross Path" | April 17, 2026 |
| 11 | "The Encounter" | "Encounter" | April 20, 2026 |
| 12 | "The Pursuit" | "The Pursuit" | April 21, 2026 |
| 13 | "Near Miss" | "Intensity" | April 22, 2026 |
| 14 | "Suspect" | "Suspect" | April 23, 2026 |
| 15 | "Target" | "Target" | April 24, 2026 |
| 16 | "The Spy" | "The Spy" | April 27, 2026 |
| 17 | "The Trail" | "The Trail" | April 28, 2026 |
| 18 | "Underground" | "Underground" | April 29, 2026 |
| 19 | "Captured" | "Duty Captured" | April 30, 2026 |
| 20 | "The Fallen" | "Ahmad Mustapha" | May 1, 2026 |
| 21 | "Viral" | "Viral" | May 4, 2026 |
| 22 | "The Newcomer" | "Newcomer" | May 5, 2026 |
| 23 | "The Selection" | "Selection" | May 6, 2026 |
| 24 | "The Breaking Point" | "Breaking Point" | May 7, 2026 |
| 25 | "First Mission" | "New TFA" | May 8, 2026 |
| 26 | "Critical" | "Critical" | May 11, 2026 |
| 27 | "Side by Side" | "Side by Side" | May 12, 2026 |
| 28 | "The Rescue" | "The Rescue" | May 13, 2026 |
| 29 | "The New TFA" | "Out Alive" | May 14, 2026 |
| 30 | "Hidden Scars" | "Hidden Scars" | May 15, 2026 |
| 31 | "The Next Mark" | "Next Mark" | May 18, 2026 |
| 32 | "The Lion’s Den" | "Lion's Den" | May 19, 2026 |
| 33 | "Buried" | "Buried" | May 20, 2026 |
| 34 | "Maritime Tragedy" | "Maritime Tragedy" | May 21, 2026 |
| 35 | "Seize" | "Seize" | May 22, 2026 |
| 36 | "Masked" | "Shadows" | May 25, 2026 |
| 37 | "Shadows" | "Hidden Scars" | May 26, 2026 |
| 38 | "The Hunt" | "The Hunt" | May 27, 2026 |
| 39 | "Higher-Ups" | "The Van Com" | May 28, 2026 |
| 40 | "Shaken" | "Shaken" | May 29, 2026 |
| 41 | "Surrender" | "Surrender" | June 1, 2026 |
| 42 | "The Threat" | "Threat" | June 2, 2026 |
| 43 | "Grief" | "Grief" | June 3, 2026 |
| 44 | "Boiling Point" | "Boiling Point" | June 4, 2026 |
| 45 | "Memories" | "Memories" | June 5, 2026 |
| 46 | "The Unveiling" | "Unveiling" | June 8, 2026 |
| 47 | "School Shooting" | "School Shooting" | June 9, 2026 |
| 48 | "The Peril" | "Danger" | June 10, 2026 |
| 49 | "Ripple Effect" | "Ripple Effect" | June 11, 2026 |
| 50 | "Connections" | "Connections" | June 12, 2026 |
| 51 | "Proximity" | "Closer" | June 15, 2026 |
| 52 | "Sanction" | "Sanction" | June 16, 2026 |
| 53 | "Counterplay" | "Counterplay" | June 17, 2026 |
| 54 | "Ignition" | "Ignite" | June 18, 2026 |
| 55 | "Cross-Current" | "Guarded" | June 19, 2026 |
| 56 | "The Aquittal" | "Agenda" | June 22, 2026 |
| 57 | "Free" | "Free" | June 23, 2026 |
| 58 | "Visibility" | "Security" | June 24, 2026 |
| 59 | "The Summit" | "The Summit" | June 25, 2026 |
| 60 | "Benny and Lydia" | "Hostage" | June 26, 2026 |
| 61 | "The Impact" | "The Impact" | June 29, 2026 |
| 62 | "Battle with Demons" | "Torment" | June 30, 2026 |
| 63 | "Calm Before the Storm" | "Missing Lara" | July 1, 2026 |
| 64 | "Disarray" | "The Search" | July 2, 2026 |
| 65 | "Call for Blood" | "Vengeance" | July 3, 2026 |
| 66 | "The Shattered Wolf" | "Agent Lara" | July 6, 2026 |
| 67 | "Fractured Lines" | "Confrontation" | July 7, 2026 |
| 68 | "The Marked Man" | "Mustapha" | July 8, 2026 |
| 69 | "Blood Trail" | "Blood Trail" | July 9, 2026 |
| 70 | "Sychronized Chaos" | "Chaos" | July 10, 2026 |
| 71 | "Losing Ground" | "Captive" | July 13, 2026 |
| 72 | "The Missing Piece" | "Missing Piece" | July 14, 2026 |
| 73 | "Checkmate" | "Checkmate" | July 15, 2026 |
| 74 | "The Catalyst" | "Final Move" | July 16, 2026 |
| 75 | "The Breaking Point" | "Exposed" | July 17, 2026 |
| 76 | "Moments of Grief" | "Duty Grief" | July 20, 2026 |
| 77 | "Brothers" | "Brothers" | July 21, 2026 |
| 78 | "Inside the Truth" | "The Truth" | July 22, 2026 |
| 79 | "The Point of No Return" | "Final Battle" | July 23, 2026 |
| 80 | "The Final Battle" | "The Duty Lives On" | July 24, 2026 |
Production
[edit]Development and casting
[edit]The series was announced on December 15, 2025, with Richard Gutierrez and Gerald Anderson in the lead roles with the working title Gutierrez x Anderson.[1][18] On January 19, 2026, the official title was announced with the title Blood vs Duty and will be directed by FM Reyes.[19][20] The series has now entered into script reading and look test for pre-production.[21] On March 21, 2026, during the poster reveal, Bjoy Balagtas, and Rico Navarro were added as additional directors and Dindo C. Perez, Cenon Obispo Palomares, Jann Mendoza, and Shania Vozel Obenia will be the writers for the series with Erwin Tagle as action director.[22]
It was announced on January 12, 2026, that Bela Padilla will join the series.[13] On January 17, 2026, it was announced that Barbie Imperial was cast and will join the series.[3] On January 18, 2026, Baron Geisler was added to the cast.[2] Additional cast were Rommel Padilla, Ejay Falcon, Edgar Mortiz, Jaime Fabregas, Bodjie Pascua, Malou Crislogo, and Susan Africa.[21][2][7][5]
The production team utilized artificial intelligence, particularly in enhancing backgrounds, which Gutierrez said is "inevitable" and should be acceptable. The move drew backlash online.[23]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced in Zamboanga City in February 2026.[citation needed]
Release
[edit]The series were released first on Netflix on April 3, 2026 and on iWant on the following day for advanced episodes.[5] It is currently airing on ALLTV2 (through its ABS-CBN licensing), Kapamilya Channel, and other television channels and platforms on April 6, 2026.[1][5] The series will consists of 80 episodes.[4]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ First released on Netflix and iWant that marketed as "advanced screening". Through its ABS-CBN licensing, it also airs on All TV as well as other affiliate blocktime channels and online platforms via Kapamilya Online Live through Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWant and internationally via The Filipino Channel.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The character's rank is based on R.A. No. 11200, the current law prescribing police ranks in the Philippines
- ↑ iWant shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV while Netflix shows three episodes in advance.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson team up for new action series". DZRH News. December 16, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Requintina, Robert (January 20, 2026). "ABS-CBN unveils new series Blood vs Duty starring Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, and Gerald Santos". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Mallorca, Hannah (January 18, 2026). "Barbie Imperial to join Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson's action drama". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Blood vs Duty, No. 1 sa Netflix; kumusta ang rating sa free TV?". PEP.ph. April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Asis, Salve V. (March 28, 2026). "Richard at Gerald, ibang klaseng aksyon ang ginawa". The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ Santiago, Rianna (May 5, 2026). "Blood vs Duty: Marcus, nahuling sinusundan siya ni Allan | Episode 22". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Iglesias, Iza (March 31, 2026). "Richard Gutierrez, Gerald Anderson, Barbie Imperial star in 'Blood vs Duty'". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Threads". www.threads.com. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- 1 2 3 4 Santiago, Rianna (May 8, 2026). "Albie, Lou, LA and River on becoming the new Task Force Alpha in "Blood vs Duty"". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Santiago, Rianna (May 14, 2026). "Blood vs Duty: Axl at Jovi, itinumba habang nasa gitna ng interview ni Dir. Azuelo | Episode 29". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Miss France Sajorda (@PrincessFrance) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Agot, pinatalsik na si Robin!". www.philstar.com. 2026-07-05. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- 1 2 Felipe, MJ (January 12, 2026). "Bela Padilla joins Gerald Anderson, Richard Gutierrez in action series". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Bela Padilla speaks out amid backlash over Robin Padilla's 'Blood vs Duty' casting". Interaksyon. May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- 1 2 Santiago, Rianna (April 28, 2026). "Blood vs Duty: Felix, itinumba ang kanyang mga kapwa pulis | Episode 17". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "Blood vs Duty". Netflix (Streaming homepage). Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ Severo, Jan Milo. "Gerald Anderson, Richard Gutierrez to star in action series". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ Corporation, ABS-CBN (January 19, 2026). "ABS-CBN unveils new series Blood vs Duty starring Richard, Bela, Gerald". ABS-CBN Corporate. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ↑ "'We weren't hiding': Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial finally confirm relationship". The Philippine Star. 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- 1 2 "Blood vs Duty lead stars undergo script read, look test". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 29, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN unveils riveting poster for action-drama series Blood vs Duty". ABS-CBN Corporate. March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2026-07-14). "Richard Gutierrez admits 'Blood vs Duty' used AI amid backlash". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
External links
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