Totoy Bato is an upcoming Philippine drama distributed by GMA Network, and produced by the network's film-arm GMA Films. Expected to be released on January 2009, this marks action-superstar Robin Padilla's third series with the network.
In preparation for his role, lead star Robin Padilla, who after losing weight for Joaquin Bordado had to top his 160 pounds to achieve 200 pounds. He would train through rugby and footbal to gain the shape the director wants. He will also need to master boxing, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kickboxing and wrestling.
This series marks boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's first television series as boxer. This series also marks the first team-up of Padilla and Asia's Song Bird Regine Velasquez, the two spawned two-blockbuster films, on television.
Totoy Bato is a tough third class boxer. The story continues a beautiful singer gets suck into the world of the cold-hearted Totoy.