ONE of the longest series on local television is "Ang Probinsyano".

For seven years, the said teleserye brought the audience to the highest level, with its drama/action filled scenes.

But like any other things, the series comes to end.

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano's finale is dubbed as "Ang Pambansang Pagtatapos,"

In his short message aired on the show's last part tonight, Coco thanked the viewers who remained loyal viewers of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano since 2015.

He said, "Mga Ka-Probinsyano, dumating na po ang oras. Ang programang minahal ninyo ng pitong taon ay nalalapit na po ang pagtatapos.

"Malungkot man na tayo ay maghihiwalay pero walang hanggang pagpapasalamat ang aming nararamdaman. Nagbago man ang mundo, nandiyan pa rin kayo.

"Kahit man po matapos ang teleseryeng ito, hinding-hindi matatapos ang pagmamahal namin sa inyo.

"Kaya kapit lang sa huling tatlong linggo, ito po ang FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano: Ang Pambansang Pagtatapos."

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, an adaptation of Fernando Poe Jr.'s 1997 movie produced by VIVA Films, started airing on September 28, 2015 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.

Because of its impressive ratings, ABS-CBN awarded the show with several extensions.

Every year, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano would be reported to be ending but it would continue airing on TV, even if ABS-CBN's broadcast franchise was junked by Congress.

It was only today when Coco spoke about FPJ's Ang Probinsyano's finale, confirming that it will finally end after almost seven years of airing.

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano will be replaced by Mars Ravelo's Darna, which also announced that it will air its pilot episode on August 15, 2022.

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Star Cinema teases its comeback on the big screen with a movie headlined by Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan.

A teaser text in the poster says, “QUICK. EASY. CONVENIENT?”

Star Cinema’s caption reads: “Tbh, we missed yah so much!

“We are definitely back in cinemas this 2022 and we can’t wait to be with you again! Catch Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano on the big screen real soon!

“#StarCinemaIsBackInCinemas #DonBelle4Ever”

Belle and Donny are quick to promote the teasers in their social-media accounts.

Belle writes, “Quick. Easy. Convenient? Soon in cinemas.”

Donny says in his caption, “We’re back in cinemas. Soon :)”

The last Star Cinema movie that was given a regular screening was James, Pat, and Dave headlined by Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, and Donny Pangilinan, which was shown in February 2020.

During the pandemic, Star Cinema has concentrated on producing digital movies, which have been screened on iWant TFC, KTX.ph, and Netflix.

The Star Cinema movie Love At First Stream, starring Daniela Stranner, Anthony Jennings, Kaori Oinuma, and Jeremiah Lisbo, was also screened in cinemas as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2021.