'Taskforce Firewall' extended until 2027
GMA News · 11/2/2026, 8:59:19 PM Philippine time
Story summary
GMA’s Taskforce Firewall will continue airing into 2027, according to actress Cheska Fausto. Speaking in a report carried by 24 Oras, she said the series had originally been planned for a run of only three or four months.
Fausto plays Leila in the programme. She also confirmed a change involving Martin, the character portrayed by Luis Hontiveros, who has become a villain. The development raises new questions about the group’s future and Leila’s role in the unfolding story.
She described the pairing of Leila and Jhay-Jhay, played by Buboy Villar, as an unexpected development. Their original scenes centred on teasing and disagreement rather than romance, but their on-screen chemistry attracted attention.
The report lists Miguel Tanfelix, Kylie Padilla, Kyline Alcantara and Jak Roberto among the other cast members. It gives the programme’s weekday slot as 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime, following The Master Cutter. Viewers should check the broadcaster for schedule changes.
Misu Living commentary
Our interpretation, separate from the publisher’s reporting.An extension gives a television series room to develop its characters, but a longer run also raises expectations. The most interesting test will be whether the new conflicts deepen the story and give supporting characters meaningful roles rather than simply stretching existing plotlines.