Batibot will always have a special place in the hearts of many Filipinos. This beloved children’s show started in 1984 as Sesame! and became Batibot in 1985, proudly bringing Filipino culture to life. With lovable characters like Kiko Matsing and Pong Pagong, inspired by José Rizal’s classic “The Monkey and the Turtle,” Batibot taught kids lessons that were fun, creative, and full of heart. Did you know Batibot means “small but strong”? It’s the perfect name for a show that inspired young minds

BATIBOT (SESAME!) 1980s 📺 Naalala nyo paba 'to? First aired in 1984, Sesame! was co-produced by the Philippine Children's Television Foundation and Children's Television Workshop of Sesame's Street with the support of then First Lady Imelda Marcos. It stars popular characters Pong Pagong and Kiko Matsing along with Susan Africa as Ate Sylvia, Angie Ferro as Aling Nena, Dessa Quesada as Luz, Joe Gruta as Mang Lino, Tito Quesada as Ben and Musmos portrayed by Erick Azarcon. The co-production deal