Viewers were taken aback when Elijah Canlas’s character, Pablo Caballero, abruptly exited the popular show ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.’
Initially seen as a key figure, being the heir of Don Facundo (Jaime Fabregas) and Senora Bettina (Tessie Tomas), Pablo’s departure raised many eyebrows.
In a recent interview on the vlog ‘Ogie Diaz Inspires,’ host Ogie Diaz inquired about Canlas’s mental health due to the demanding roles he plays in both ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ and ‘High Street,’ where he portrays Archimedes (Archie).
Canlas candidly responded, saying he manages his mental health through regular psychiatric consultations with his family. He emphasized the importance of staying busy to avoid overthinking, which helps him cope with the stress of his roles.
Despite his efforts, it appears that balancing the two series proved too challenging. In the July 4 episode of ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,’ Pablo meets his end at the hands of Tanggol (Coco Martin), who seeks vengeance for the wrongs done to Ivana (Bubbles Paraiso).
Thank you Direk Coco for letting #ElijahCanlas show his range as an actor. Napakagaling nya as Pablo.@elijahcanlas_
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— GeneVieve (@leslie67845) July 4, 2024
Tanggol fulfills his promise of avenging Bubbles, also ending the life of Pablo’s loyal aide, Ruben (Yce Navarro). The show’s intense July 2 episode set a new viewership record with 532,780 peak concurrent views on Kapamilya Online Live.
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Elijah CanlasFour villains who made it to my most hated list in Batang Quiapo that are now dead. John Estrada, McCoy de Leon, Irma Adlawan, Julio Diaz, Ronnie Lazaro, Ping Medina and Smugglaz, all of you are next! #FPJBQMartilyo pic.twitter.com/1YfAOBrZUy
— Inigo Sim (@inigo_sim) July 3, 2024
Fans can look forward to more high-stakes drama as Tanggol confronts David (McCoy De Leon) in upcoming episodes. David, mistakenly believing he is Tanggol’s real brother, vows to kill him, adding more tension to the unfolding story.
‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ airs nightly at 8 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live via ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Episodes are available for 21 days after their initial airing on Kapamilya Online Live. To catch the show on TV5 and A2Z, viewers need to rescan any digital TV box, such as a TVplus box. The series is also accessible outside the Philippines through iWantTFC and The Filipino Channel (TFC) via cable and IPTV.
