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Action onscreen, fun off-screen: How the NCIA Agents of “Coco Martin's Sigabo” bond behind the scenes

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Allyzza Kay Trinidad

How the NCIA Agents of “Coco Martin's Sigabo” bond behind the scenes

Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Aside from the individual journeys and occasional encounters of lead protagonists Gabo (Coco Martin) and Sam (Julia Montes) in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo</em></u></strong></a>,&quot; fans have also been looking forward to witnessing their missions, misadventures, and bonding moments with their respective groups—Gabo with his close-knit circle called “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/20/sue-ramirez-tropang-gabo-tease-more-action-drama-and-excitement-in-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tropang Gabo</u></strong></a>,” and Sam with her fellow agents at the National Crime Investigation Agency (NCIA).  </p><p>While Tropang Gabo usually tackles their side quests with immense humor because each of them is innately funny, the NCIA agents are apparently a different case, as they are relatively more serious when planning and carrying out their missions.</p><p>So far, viewers have already seen the NCIA agents take on a couple of high-stakes missions since they were introduced during the pilot week of &quot;Sigabo.&quot; Their first major operation involved arresting gold-smuggling syndicate leader Victor &quot;Tigre&quot; Zafra (JM de Guzman) during a transaction with Mr. Chan (Mike Castillo) in Binondo. The mission nearly fell apart when their cover was blown following an intense altercation between Gabo and Agent Sebastian &quot;Seb&quot; Tuazon (JC de Vera), but they still succeeded, thanks to Gabo. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/10/sigabo-ang-walang-urungang-labanan-nina-gabo-at-alyas-tigre-episode-15-2239" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>WATCH: Ang walang urungang labanan nina Gabo at Alyas Tigre | Sigabo</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Their second mission saw them preventing Mr. Chan (Mike Castillo) from fleeing and ultimately arresting him, despite Director Fernando Delgado&#x27;s (Soliman Cruz) order that Sam was no longer allowed to take part in the operation. Although they were aware of her situation, Sam&#x27;s fellow NCIA agents chose to stand by her and help carry out the mission, believing in her abilities and knowing how determined she was to finally bring Mr. Chan to justice. One of the agents may have gotten wounded, yet the mission was still a success as they captured Mr. Chan—with Gabo once again playing a crucial role in making it happen.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/23/sigabo-gabo-at-sam-matagumpay-na-natapos-ang-misyon-upang-masukol-si-mr-chan-episode-24-2255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>WATCH: Gabo at Sam, matagumpay na natapos ang misyon upang masukol si Mr. Chan | Sigabo </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The atmosphere among the NCIA agents may usually be serious and intense—especially whenever Agent Pia Catacutan (Katherine Luna) and/or Director Delgado are around—but they still know how to have fun, laugh at themselves, and keep everyone&#x27;s spirits high.  </p><p>And that&#x27;s exactly the kind of camaraderie they share behind the scenes of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo</em></strong></a><strong><em></em><u></u></strong>,&quot; as seen in the social media posts of the cast members portraying the dynamic and duty-driven NCIA agents. Check out the photos we&#x27;ve gathered in this gallery! </p><p>One of the NCIA agents&#x27; favorite off-cam activities is taking plenty of photos together, with John Medina and Eric &quot;Eruption&quot; Tai sharing the most behind-the-scenes snaps on social media. John portrays Agent James Borromeo, while Eric plays Agent Bullet Sequoia. </p><p>JC de Vera also shared a group photo featuring the entire NCIA team alongside JM de Guzman, which was taken at the NCIA headquarters after the agents successfully brought Victor &quot;Tigre&quot; Zafra into custody. Also part of the team were Mark Lapid as Agent Tony Castor, Ryan Martin as Agent Robert Reyes, Nico Antonio as Agent Ernesto Rallos, and Via Antonio as Agent Karen Limbaga.  </p><p>Their behind-the-scenes ganaps that they share on social media were not only limited to snaps of their lighthearted moments on the set—or even photos of themselves or their selfies—as Eric also shared a video of him, Via, and Katherine taking on a trending dance challenge, giving viewers a glimpse of the cast&#x27;s playful chemistry. </p><p>These photos are proof that behind the badges and beyond their action-packed missions, the NCIA agents of &quot;Sigabo&quot; know how to have fun and enjoy each other&#x27;s company just as much as they excel at combatting crime. Watch out for the next missions they&#x27;re going to undertake by not missing an episode of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo</em></u></strong></a>,&quot; weeknights at 8:00 PM on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), or stream anytime on <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/11/14/watch-abs-cbn-christmas-id-2025-i-love-joy-hope-sabay-tayo-ngayong-pasko-1805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>! </p><div> </div><div><em>*Photos credit to JC de Vera, Eric Tai, John Medina</em> </div><div> </div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/13/behind-the-scenes-of-the-action-packed-face-off-between-gabo-and-victor-in-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0053" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>WATCH: Behind-the-scenes of the action-packed face-off between Gabo and Victor in “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/6/jm-de-guzman-on-bringing-newest-coco-martin-s-sigabo-kontrabida-victor-zafra-to-life-0036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Making of A Villain: JM de Guzman on bringing newest “Coco Martin’s Sigabo” kontrabida Victor Zafra to life</u></strong></a> </div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/29/look-unfiltered-off-cam-moments-on-the-set-of-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0856" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>LOOK: Unfiltered off-cam moments on the set of “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/12/chanda-romero-efren-reyes-jr-talk-about-working-with-coco-martin-anew-in-sigabo-0035" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Chanda Romero, Efren Reyes Jr talk about working with Coco Martin anew in “Sigabo”</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/2/fun-chaos-and-kulitan-fill-the-filming-of-macho-dancing-scenes-in-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Fun chaos and kulitan fill the filming of &#x27;macho dancing&#x27; scenes in &quot;Coco Martin’s Sigabo&quot;</u></strong></a> </div>

<p>See what the dynamic and duty-driven NCIA agents of "Coco Martin's Sigabo" are like when the cameras aren't rolling by checking out their fun behind-the-scenes photos in this gallery!</p>

See what the dynamic and duty-driven NCIA agents of "Coco Martin's Sigabo" are like when the cameras aren't rolling by checking out their fun behind-the-scenes photos in this gallery!