MANILA, Philippines - When news spread TV5 had acquired rights to Batibot, that much-loved children’s show of the ‘80s and ‘90s, there was much rejoicing among parents. The big reason for this was ...

MANILA, Philippines - When it comes to TV, remakes are in — from British sci-fi darling Doctor Who to teen drama 90210, to crime procedural Hawaii Five-O. Driven in equal part by novelty and nostalgia ...

The free app continues the show’s tradition of teaching young Filipino children, this time on iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad, following the successful launch of the Android version in 2015 ...

In the midst of all the controversies surrounding children's rights, the show which had clearly set the standards on how minors should be treated on TV is returning for its second season. Batibot ...

The well-loved children's program Batibot begins a new chapter with the opening of its new season, which promises to be more interactive and fun-filled than before. Winning the undivided attention of ...

Voice actor Priscila Nalundasan, who gave life to Manang Bola, one of the beloved characters in the 1980s children’ show “Batibot,” has died, her family and friends confirmed. She was 60. Priscila’s ...

"Batibot" founder and executive producer Lyca Benitez Brown died at the age of 74 She created the iconic educational children's program in 1984, helping shape generations of Filipino learners Brown ...

“Batibot” is a local children’s television show that first aired in the early 1980s and lasted until the late 1990s. Teacher Feny Bautista of the Community of Learners Foundation (CoLF) conceptualized ...

EDUCATION program head StephanieOrlino of Smart Communications, singer and actor AicelleSantos, Sophia School principal Ann Abacan and the children pose with Koko Kwik-Kwak and Guyitoat the Read-Along ...

For kids who grew up watching the show, “Batibot” was the absolute Saturday morning treat they’d look forward to, a much-awaited favorite they’d miss on school days. I remember arguing with my cousins ...

There’s a new monkey on the “Batibot” block. Enchong Go recently joined the cast of the children’s show, now on its fourth season on TV5. The stint is a dream-come-true for Enchong’s puppeteer Wanlu, ...