History Film / OnTheJob

* ByTheBookCop: In contrast, NBI Agent Coronel is a squeaky clean investigator in a city full of {{Dirty Cop}}s, which puts him at odds with his CorruptPolitician father-in-law, who obviously expects him to go with the flow.

* AmbiguousEnding: It's unclear what exactly happens to [[spoiler:Francis' cellphone with the incriminating recording, after being seized as evidence.]]

** ByTheBookCop: In contrast, NBI Agent Coronel is a squeaky clean investigator in a city full of {{Dirty Cop}}s, which puts him at odds with his CorruptPolitician father-in-law, who obviously expects him to go with the flow.

* HeWhoFightsMonsters

-> '''[[CorruptPolitician Manrique]]:''' This is a matter of public interest. I need you to take care of something for me.

Due to good reception worldwide, it's announced that the film will see a sequel, known as ''Film/OnTheJobTwo'' as of 2020, as well as an American-produced remake. A six-part web-only miniseries will also be produced and made available on HOOQ. Both Filipino-made sequels are on hold as the director had been busy filming Kuwaresma .

Due to good reception worldwide, it's announced that the film will see a sequel, known as ''Film/OnTheJobTwo'' as of 2020, as well as an American-produced remake. A six-part web-only miniseries will also be produced and made available on HOOQ.

Due to good reception worldwide, it's announced that the film will see a sequel, as well as an American-produced remake. A six-part web-only miniseries will also be produced and made available on HOOQ.

** It's pretty clear it was left there at the scene and since this was a public place, probably ended up in the possession of someone seeing an opportunity to get an iPhone. More than likely the data inside will be deleted.

** Senator Manrique seems pretty black to me. There is nothing redeeming about him.

* FlippingTheBird: Acosta sticks his middle finger up at Pacheco's goons, after surviving their epic shootout. Essentially, the non-verbal equivalent of a PrecisionFStrike. Arguably qualifies as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome, for many viewers.

** Seen with SPO1 Acosta's treatment of his son, who admitted to both using and dealing illegal drugs (by the senior's refusal to turn the latter in to law enforcement)

* TrainEscape: Type 2, with Francis pursuing Daniel aboard a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train at Central Terminal. Daniel then disguises himself by changing his jacket, "borrowing" a cap from another passenger, and burying his face in a tabloid. He nearly gets away with it too, until Francis recognises him … At that point, however, the train pulls into Carriedo station, which Daniel uses to make good his escape.

* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Manrique and General Pacheco, who are both running for office. They make it a point to be more hands-off about their misdeeds.

* [[spoiler:TheBadGuyWins: General Pacheco's crimes remain unexposed when the film ends.]]

* [[spoiler:YouKilledMyFather: Averted with Francis' confrontation of Pacheco. Coronel backs down, after recognizing that he can't fight the system directly.]]