Ang Probinsyano (season 8)

Ang Probinsyano
Season 8
[1] Season 8's title card, the second to feature the "4.0" tag.
Starring	Coco Martin
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	(ongoing)
Release
Original network	Kapamilya Channel, Cine Mo!
Original release	June 29, 2020 – present
Season chronology
← Previous Season 7
List of Ang Probinsyano episodes

The eighth season of Ang Probinsyano, a Philippine action drama television series, premiered on June 29, 2020 over at the Kapamilya Channel and was simulcast on Cine Mo!, Jeepney TV, through livestreaming on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and worldwide via The Filipino Channel.

The show picks up from the end of the seventh season, whose end coincided with the 2020 Luzon enhanced community quarantine, as it shows Lily's move to consolidate her power as both the first lady of the Republic and leader of the largest international drug cartel in the Philippines.^[1]

Contents[edit | edit source]

Plot[edit | edit source]

President Hidalgo has fallen into a drug-induced coma and Lily has made the most of this opportunity to finally consolidate her powers as the First Lady of the Republic and as the country's drug baroness, along with Arturo. To ensure their success, Renato puts a bounty on Cardo and his family in order to finally rid them of the biggest thorn on their side. Lily and Art then called their henchmen to take out Cardo and his family. Juan was the first one to spot Cardo then a shootout between him and Cardo began, with Clarice unexpectedly witnessing it herself.

Cast and characters[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of Ang Probinsyano characters

Protagonist[edit | edit source]

Coco Martin^[2] as P/Cpt. Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay

Main[edit | edit source]

Yassi Pressman^[3] as Kapitana Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay
Angel Aquino^[4] as Diana T. Olegario
Ara Mina^[38] as Ellen Padua
John Arcilla^[4] as Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito
Marc Abaya^[31] as Jacob Serrano
Rowell Santiago^[5] as President Oscar Hidalgo
Raymart Santiago^[26] as P/Maj. Victor A. Basco
David Minemoto as David
Mark Manicad^[27] as P/Cpt. Edwin Salonga
Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino^[3] as Virginia "Virgie" R. Arevalo
Dax Augustus as August
Arron Villaflor^[30] as P/Cpt. Amir Marquez
John Prats^[6] as PC/MSgt. Jerome Girona, Jr.
Bianca Manalo^[7] as Lourdes "Bubbles" Torres
Rhen Escaño^[38] as Clarice Padua
McCoy de Leon^[8] as Juan Pablo "JP" R. Arevalo
Jaime Fabregas^[2] as Delfin S. Borja
Michael de Mesa^[9] as Pat. Ramil "Manager" Taduran
Romnick Sarmenta^[33] as Juan/Mark Quiambao/Lemuel Pineda^[b]
Joel Torre^[3] as Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo/Jose Malaya^[a]
Lorna Tolentino^[10] as First Lady Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo
Tirso Cruz III^[38] as Sec. Arturo "Art" M. Padua
Shaina Magdayao^[39] as P/Maj. Roxanne Opeña

Very Special Role

Susan Roces^[2] as Flora "Lola Kap" S. Borja-de Leon

Supporting[edit | edit source]

Malou Crisologo^[2] as Yolanda "Yolly" Capuyao-Santos
Marvin Yap^[2] as Elmo Santos
PJ Endrinal^[4] as Wally Nieves
Lester Llansang^[2] as P/Cpt. Mark Vargas
John Medina^[2] as P/Cpt. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman
Marc Solis^[11] as P/MSgt. Rigor Soriano
CJ Ramos^[12] as Pat. Patrick Espinosa
Daria Ramirez^[13] as Auring
Arlene Muhlach^[13] as Loring
Ella Cruz^[13] as Lisa
Jobert "Kuya Jobert" Austria^[14] as Pat. George "Wangbu" Espinosa
Bryan "Smugglaz" Lao^[15] as Pat. Marsial "Butete" Matero
Lordivino "Bassilyo" Ignacio^[15] as Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte
Hyubs Azarcon^[16] as P/MSgt. Rolando "Lando" Reyes
Nico Antonio^[16] as Jacinto "Entoy" Santos
Sancho delas Alas^[17] as Pat. Gregorio "Greco" Cortez
Lorenzo Mara as Ruben
Rhed Bustamante^[18] as Ana
Kenken Nuyad^[18] as Aye
Whitney Tyson^[19] as Elizabeth
Donna Cariaga^[19] as Doray Mendoza
Joven Olvido^[19] as Carlo “Caloy” Mendoza
Nonong Ballinan^[19] as Ambo
Ghersie Fantastico^[19] as Itong
Prinsipe Makata as Mot

Introducing (Child Stars)

Shantel Crislyn Layh "Ligaya" Ngujo^[20] as Ligaya Dungalo
Rhian "Dang" Ramos^[20] as Amanda "Dang" Ignacio
James "Paquito" Sagarino^[20] as Paquito Alvarado

Recurring

Jay Gonzaga^[21] as James Cordero
Juliana Parizcova Segovia^[22] as Francisco/Francine
Roy "Shernan" Gaite^[23] as Gido
Pedro "Zaito" Canon, Jr.^[24] as Nick
Iyannah Sumalpong^[37] as Kristelle "Letlet" Sandoval

Guests[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of Ang Probinsyano guest stars

Rey Malonzo^[25] as P/MGen. Manuel Dela Cruz
Empoy Marquez^[28] as Domingo "Domengsu" Suarez
Nadia Montenegro^[29] as Nida
Alynna Asistio^[29] as Vanessa
Caloy Alde^[29] as Buloy
Dexie Diaz^[29] as Dexie
Sammie Rimando^[29] as Raquel
Mart Escudero^[30] as P/Lt. Karlo Ramos
Josef Elizalde^[30] as P/Lt. Louie Rallos
Kaiser Boado^[30] as P/MSgt. Eric Gabriel
Franki Russell^[32] as P/MSgt. Hannah Robles
Diana Mackey^[32] as P/Lt. Samantha Salazar
Jessica Marasigan^[32] as PS/MSgt. Lea Singson
Janice Hung^[34] as Meilin Yang
Carlos Siguion-Reyna^[35] as Ernesto Tordesillas
Kim Molina^[36] as Kagawad Bea Malonzo
Jerald Napoles^[38] as Jimbo Padua
Ana Abad Santos as Ombudsman Castillo
Froilan Sales as Eduardo "Nico" Villamor
Barbie Imperial^[39] as P/Lt. Camille Villaluna
Isabelle de Leon^[39] as P/Lt. Marielle Lazcano
Richard Gutierrez as Lito
Eric Nicolas as TBA
Marissa Sanchez as TBA
Maynard Lapid as TBA

Episodes[edit | edit source]

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	Kantar media rating (nationwide)
1167	1	"Bagong Laban"	June 29, 2020	TBD
Alyana becomes worried over Cardo’s relentless pursuit of Lemuel. Lily, Renato, and Arturo set their sights on eliminating the biggest thorn in their side.
1168	2	"Hostage"	June 30, 2020	TBD
Finding himself in another precarious situation, Cardo manages to escape the clutches of death with the help of an unlikely ally. Alyana learns about the serious threat to her loved ones' safety.
1169	3	"Hindi Susuko"	July 1, 2020	TBD
Desperate to save Delfin's life, Cardo seeks help from his trusted allies. Arturo and Lily turn to Renato for advice on dealing with Cardo.
1170	4	"Takas"	July 2, 2020	TBD
Task Force Agila move heaven and earth as they execute their rescue operation for Delfin. Wanting to elude their pursuers, Cardo and his loves ones head to a safer place.
1171	5	"Patibong"	July 3, 2020	TBD
Cardo and Task Force Agila evade the authorities in order to take Delfin to safety. Arturo pulls some strings to entrap his adversaries.

Legend
	Peak Season Rating
	Lowest Season Rating

Notes[edit | edit source]

^ Teddy Arevalo used the nom de plume Jose Malaya in his exposés against Lily and her allies.
^ Juan used the alias Mark Quiambao when he tried to fish out information regarding Cardo and Task Force Agila at Camp Crame. During his stint living next to Task Force Agila, he posed as Lemuel Pineda.

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