[2] "Tiagong Akyat" was the alias of Santiago Ronquillo, a notorious thief who looted homes in Manila and nearby provinces in the 1920s.

Tiago is a streetwise orphan who, after acquiring the amulet known as the Pangil ng Kidlat ("Fang of Lightning"), gains superhuman strength, speed and the ability to climb high walls that enhances his parkour abilities.

[4] After many years, Tiago (Gerald Anderson) meets Cornelia (Erich Gonzales) and gets a chance to profess his love for her.

After learning that Cornelia had married Vincent, Tiago makes several attempts to escape but miserably fails.

Nardo goes to the house of his sister Norma, and there Tiago tries to convince his son that he is a good man.

Norma is worried that Tiago will only bring trouble, but she eventually understands his desire to win his son.

Tiago lets Martin hear the voice recording wherein Vincent admitted it was he who murdered Mayor Mariano.

Meanwhile, Tiago and his friends decide to help their poor neighbors by stealing from the wealthy and the corrupt.

They then search for Martin, who was then abducted by Max, Tiago chases after him and he finds him cornered in the warehouse.