Philippines’ programmer ABS-CBN has joined the U.S. team behind drama series, "Concepción", about Filipino-American crime boss Paulo “Pepe” Concepción, played by Filipino-American actor Jon Jon Briones ("Ratched").

The series, currently in development, was created by Craig Obligacion Wilson ("Lolo Pepe"), who wrote the series with Lynn Harrod ("Pictures of Perla"). "Concepción" is directed by Terrence O’Hara ("Heroes II").  

Philippines actress Sharon Cuneta ("Ang Probinsyano") is also attached to the project.

ABS-CBN’s international production efforts run alongside an expanded global licensing footprint for the Philippines’ media company, which lost its access to its lucrative broadcast business in May 2020 after its franchise was not renewed.  

The company said earlier this month that it was airing drama "Bagong Umaga" ("New Beginnings") in 41 countries across Africa via the regional StarTimes channel.  

The French version of action drama "Asintado" is also airing on RTI 2 in Ivory Coast.  

Revenge drama "La Vida Lena" ("Maya Galeisar") and inspirational series "Huwag Kang Mangamba" ("Sann Kyae Thaww Kan Kyamar") are on air on Fortune TV in Myanmar.