'Agimat ng Agila,' to air on May 1 on GMA!

An action-packed series is coming to inspire you with stories of perseverance and adventure!

Agimat ng Agila is a fantasy-action series about a valiant forest ranger bestowed with great powers by an enchanted eagle to protect mankind and nature from the hands of an evil supervillain.

Major Gabriel Labrador (Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.) is an innately kind and devoted husband and father whose world is suddenly shattered by undeserved suffering and loss. He ventures forth on an epic superhero journey enriched by encompassing themes about love, justice and equality, respect for the environment, and the importance of friends and family. Each chapter of his exciting quest reverberates with admirable Filipino traits and values.

Once Gabriel heeds the call of adventure and overcomes a series of challenges, he encounters equally interesting characters along the way, including Maya Lagman (Sanya Lopez), a feisty and principled architect with a dark past who will help Gabriel rediscover the power of love; Nanay Berta (Elizabeth Oropesa), Gabriel's mentor who secretly comes from a mystic line of Babaylans; Sgt. Wesley Dimanahan (Benjie Paras), Gabriel's most trusted friend and sidekick; Capt. Gerry Flores (Allen Dizon), a member of Task Force Kalikasan who is harboring a deep secret; Serpenta (Michele Dee), a mystical serpent-like shadow creature who is attracted to power; Julian (Edgar Allan Guzman), Maya's charming childhood friend who secretly nurses his unrequited love for her; Bidoy (Miggs Cuaderno), a sharp-witted, mischievous enterprising young man who ends up idolizing Gabriel; Malvar (Ian Ignacio), a menacing henchman who does the dirty work for the local crime lord; Myrna Labrador (Sheryl Cruz, in a special guest role), Gabriel's ethereal and loving wife; and Alejandro Dominguez (Roi Vinzon), a wealthy, respected local businessman who turns out to be the town's crime kingpin and Gabriel's ultimate nemesis out to get his hands on the Agimat ng Agila.

Written by John Roque with Jojo Tawasil Nones under the direction of Rico Gutierrez, Agimat ng Agila proudly showcases stunning visual effects and high-octane action scenes that are perfectly woven into the multi-genre narrative which will surely excite all audiences, young and old.

Don't miss Agimat ng Agila, airing every Saturday beginning May 1, 7:15 PM, on GMA-7!