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10 favorite ’90s philippine educational tv shows.

Growing up in the metro, television has become my best friend. When I was a kid not yet attending school, watching TV was one of my favorite past-times and until now I still practice this habit. Some may say I had a boring childhood because all I do is stay at home and watch TV. But you know what, it’s not boring at all. Thanks to child-oriented educational TV shows because I enjoyed every moment of my childhood very much.

Before kids became addicted to morning and afternoon cartoons and before cable channels — Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon — arrive in the country, Filipino educational shows are the most watched programs during the ’90s. Inspired by Sesame Street , the big TV stations namely ABS-CBN and GMA with the cooperation of DepEd developed their own version of educational television (ETV) programs catered to young audiences.

Let’s all get nostalgic and reminisce every ETV program that molded our values, morals, and imagination when we were kids. Here’s a collection of ETV programs that will bring back your most treasured childhood memories.

The Filipino version of Sesame Street is popularly known as “Batibot”. Every morning I would wake up early just to see Kuya Bodjie, KoKo, Kiko Matsing, Pong Pagong, Ningning, Gingging and other characters on the TV screen. Hearing the theme song will surely bring back your old childhood days. The storytelling segment is one of my favorites. I don’t think my childhood will ever be complete without watching this classic children’s program.

2. Sineskwela

Sineskwela made a great contribution to kids in our generation. You will not only get entertained by its main characters such as Agatom, Anatom, Palikpik, Kulitsap, Ugatpuno, Kuya Bok, and Ate Winnie; but you will also love learning and discovering more about Science. Listening to the catchy OST of the show will make you sing along, too.

3. Hiraya Manawari

Another valuable and unforgettable etv programs in the ’90s is Hiraya Manawari. These words mean “ reach your dreams “, and I just found out about it recently (lol). Anyways, this show is an education program that aims to instill moral values and teach the greatest life’s lessons to children. Each episode features a Filipino short story that was creatively done and easy to understand by children. All the stories and adventures were truly inspirational, and it created a huge impact on young minds.

Want to learn about Philippine history and our country’s heroes? Join Ana and Noli (the main characters of the program including Lola, of course) as they traveled back in time and learned about the life of Filipino heroes like Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Marcelo Del Pilar, Melchora Aquino, etc. This show inspires and promotes nationalism and patriotism to young viewers.

5. Math Tinik

Mathematics, for some, is a difficult subject that is why most children don’t like it much. But when Math Tinik aired on the morning line-up of ABS-CBN studying numbers, fractions, and decimals became more interesting and fun. Do you still remember how Charlie and Patricia enjoyed solving Math problems with the help of their Teacher, Miss Math Tinik?

6. Epol Apple

Bodjie Pascua, who plays the role of Luis , was one of the main characters of the show including the friendly horn bill, Porfirio . This program aims to develop the English language skills, reading, and writing of Filipino children. Other characters of the show are Grace, Rap-rap, Otep, and Kenneth.

7. Atbp – Awit, Titik, Bilang na Pambata

Awit, Titik, Bilang na Pambata or most known as Atbp (At Iba pa) is similar to Batibot. It also teaches children how to count, read, and sing a song about numbers and letters. Some of the characters of this program are Ate Remy, Mang Berting, Bb. Karunungan, Kuya Miguel, Pipo at Tingting, and Kapitan Bilang.

This is the first ETV show that teaches about Philippine Literature. The format of this program is the same like Bayani but the target audiences are mostly high school students. This show aims to urge youth to appreciate Filipino literary works and become familiar with Filipino writers and poets. The main character, Francisco Baltazar, or popularly known as “Balt,” was played by Carlo Aquino.

9. 5 and Up

5 and Up, a tele-magazine program hosted by a group of kid reporters whose ages range from 9-12 years old, features skits and various light documentaries that interest young audiences. The first episode of this show was aired in “The Probe Team,” an investigative TV program. After receiving good feedback, they decided to make a spin-off of the “junior probe team” based on the original idea and they called it “5 and Up.” Some of the kid reporters before are now popular personalities like Atom Araullo, Maxene Magalona, Chynna Ortaleza, Rayver Cruz, and Rodjun Cruz.

10. Wansapanataym

Wansapanataym is an award-winning fantasy-drama anthology first aired in 1997. It was a huge hit to all types of viewers because of the magical adventure and lesson-filled stories that it offers. The pilot episode of this show was entitled “Ang Mahiwagang Palasyo” starring Judy Ann Santos and the late, Rico Yan. Up to now, you can still watch Wansapantaym every Saturday evening.

You can still watch some of these ETV shows on Knowledge Channel , an educational cable channel.

What are your favorite ETV programs during your childhood days? Did we miss something? Share them below!

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12 Comments

Karen Gamit

Watched almost all the shows on this list! kakamiss! 😉

Jinky Tuliao

Certified batang '90's ka teh! hehe

Kimpee Olivar

napanood ko yung 5 and up b4, pero never ko xang nagustuhan… hmm feeling ko kasi noon pang matalinong tao lang yun. hehehehe

Raissa Noelle

Una kong napanood si Piolo Pascual sa ATBP. Siya si Kuya Miguel doon.

Vreni Barnedo Gaboco

hahaha, tama! Inglis-inglisan kasi sila.

Ninay Galabit

mga paborito ! hiraya , bayani , batibot , wansapanataym . 😀

slickmastertheblogger

I’ve been a fan of these shows back in my childhood days (90s baby here, by the way). And too bad, gone are the days where these programs rocked every kids mind and heart during weekdays.

Slick Master

I've been a fan of these shows back in my childhood days (90s baby here, by the way). And too bad, gone are the days where these programs rocked every kids mind and heart during weekdays.

Mary Rose Ibanita

I miss this show… lagi ko pinapanuod lahat to noon.

Ngayon gusto ko gmitin to sa mga bata tinuturuan ko…

San at paano aq makakakuha ng copy ng lahat ng episode?

Iba kc mga palabas noon kesa sa mga revise ngayon…

Pls help me maraming salamat

Kapag nakakarinig ako ng songs at nakakabasa ako ng mga article na ganito nalulungkot ako. Sana lang kahit ibalik nila tong mga to sa studio 23 T___T too bad naging sports tv na okay lang sana kahit ipasok every morning para may ipagmamalaki naman ako sa mga ngayon .. Gustong gusto ko mapanuid nila to..

Manillenials

We feel you! Haha. Nakakatrigger ng nostalgia.

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Refine Your Tagalog Skills with These Filipino TV Shows

The television was first introduced to the Philippines in 1953, making the country the first in Southeast Asia (and second in Asia) to welcome what would be referred to by many as the “boob tube” or the “goggle box.” It was ABS-CBN, the leading TV network in the country today, that first gave the television to the Filipino people. Since then, watching Filipino TV shows has been one of the country’s most favorite pastimes, with Filipino families spending a huge chunk of their day in front of the small screen. Even with the advent of the internet and online streaming sites, it can’t be denied that television remains the go-to media platform for consuming content for many Filipinos.

Over the years, we’ve read articles and heard news saying that television is an anti-education tool and that it has many negative effects . While there is some truth in that, there may also be a few redeeming factors to television-watching. For language-learners, in particular, perhaps the most important benefit of watching TV is that it improves reading speed and comprehension, simultaneously providing exposure to other cultures.

Watching TV shows that use the language you’re trying to learn won’t automatically make you an expert in that language, but it sure can bring your skills up another level. For one, it gives you the opportunity to listen to unfamiliar words over and over again. The more you hear how words are supposed to be pronounced, the more familiar you become with them and the more your speaking confidence grows.

The good news is that there are a number of different Filipino TV shows that provide you with the opportunities listed above. Let’s take a look at ten of the top Filipino TV programs you can watch to help you refine your Tagalog while also learning about Filipino culture.

Ready? Here’s our Filipino TV shows list for Tagalog learners!

Table of Contents

• Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)
• Wansapanataym
• Pepito Manaloto
• Matanglawin
• Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
• Unang Hirit
• Umagang Kay Ganda
• Biyahe ni Drew
• How FilipinoPod101 Can Help

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)

Maalaala Mo Kaya (abbreviated as MMK ) is the longest-running drama anthology series in the Philippines, and in the entire world. It first aired in 1991 and centers on real-life stories of common Filipino people. The title translates to “would you remember,” with each episode chronicling the life of letter senders, depicted by some of the best Filipino drama actors and actresses.

It’s most famous line is, of course, “Dear Charo,” by the host Charo Santos-Concio, who is the show’s presenter.

This Filipino TV drama series is presented in Tagalog, and you can expect to hear rare Tagalog words from time to time. Also expect to be moved by the actors’ and actresses’ touching performances. You may have watched tons of drama series all your life, but you can rest assured that nothing comes close to this one.

You’ll greatly appreciate this drama romance anthology if you’re residing in Manila. This TV show, broadcast by GMA Network, was originally hosted by former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza from 1998 to March this year. Today, his daughter takes his place as the program’s host.

What’s great about this Filipino TV show is that it shows the audience a glimpse of the Filipino culture, as the scenes are sometimes shot in famous Filipino heritage spots. The show’s intro, for instance, highlights some famous tourist spots such as the Luneta Park. You’ll also see shots of calesas (horse-drawn calash), a bangka (native watercraft in the Philippines), and jeepneys (the most popular mode of transportation ubiquitous in the streets of Manila).

Most importantly, the series highlights inspiring stories of Pinoys who face the challenges most common to Manileños.

Oh, and here’s the lyrics to the show’s soundtrack:

Mahal kong Maynila “My dear Manila”

Sayo’y hindi mawawalay “With you will never part”

Maynila “Manila”

Pangarap ko’y mabubuhay “My dream will come alive”

Paglingap na walang kapantay “Care that is unparalleled”

Sakaling ako’y lumayo “If ever I go away”

Sayo’y mananabik “Surely, you I will miss”

Walang iba sa puso ko kung ‘di Maynila “There is no one else in my heart but Manila”

Maynila, Maynila “Manila, Manila”

3. Wansapanataym

You’re probably wondering why the title of the show sounds like “once upon a time.” Well, that’s because it’s a Filipinization of that exact phrase.

Launched in 1997, Wansapanataym is actually a Filipino fantasy anthology for kids. Filipino kids couldn’t wait for the weekend and would get especially excited when Saturday came because it was Wansapanataym once again. This was one of those classic Filipino TV shows that stole its audience’s heart.

The series aired from 1997 to 2005. It had a revival in 2010, but once again ended in April 2019. The good news is that old episodes are aired on Yey! Channel and Jeepney TV .

In 1999, a movie adaptation was released. It told the story of an orphan girl named Anna (played by then-child actress Shaina Magdayao). With the help of her guardian angel, she was able to see her father (played by award-winning actor Christopher de Leon), albeit for a short moment.

4. Pepito Manaloto

Pepito Manaloto is your typical rags-to-riches story. The show stars Pepito (played by Michael V., dubbed “The King of Filipino Parody”), a simple, underprivileged man who was lucky enough to win P700 Million in the lottery.

The show was tagged as a reality-sitcom, not because it was an actual reality show, but because it accurately depicted the life of a typical poor Filipino. It’s a big hit here in the Philippines simply because a lot of Filipinos could relate to the struggles of the protagonist, and like him, desire to get out of poverty.

Pepito’s last name is actually a portmanteau of the words Manalo ( “win” ) and Lotto (“lottery”).

The show isn’t filled with only life lessons, but with lessons for those who wish to take their Tagalog-speaking skills up a notch.

5. Matanglawin

Literally “Hawk’s Eye,” Matanglawin is an educational show hosted by Kim Atienza, and it airs weekly as one of the ABS-CBN Filipino TV shows. And in case you’re wondering, Kuya Kim, as he’s fondly known, is the son of Lito Atienza, the former mayor of Manila and former show host of the TV series Maynila .

The show focuses on science-environmental issues, with Kuya Kim exploring the country for fresh insights, new discoveries, and interesting trivia. He encourages his viewers to be just like a hawk when it comes to investigating— Mapanuri, Mapagmatiyag, Mapangahas! (“Inquisitive, Vigilant, Adventurous!”). And yes, whether you want to learn more about science’s latest discoveries or improve your skills in Tagalog grammar and pronunciation, you’ll definitely benefit a lot from watching this multi-award-winning Filipino TV series!

6. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

The show’s international title is One at Heart, Jessica Soho , although it literally translates to Your Heartmate, Jessica Soho . Abbreviated and more popularly known as KMSJ, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho is an award-winning TV news magazine show that was first aired by GMA in 2004.

The show is hosted by Jessica Soho—a multi-award-winning broadcast journalist—and highlights fascinating stories on current and trending news and events. Millions of Filipinos across the Philippines wait for this show in anticipation every Sunday at eight-forty in the evening. What makes KMJS one of the best Filipino TV shows today is simply that it captivates the hearts of its viewers. A magazine-type TV show, KMJS doesn’t just entertain its audience, but informs them of things they may already know but don’t usually talk about.

If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest Filipino news while keeping your language skills sharp, this is definitely one of the Filipino educational TV shows you should watch.

7. Unang Hirit

Are you an early bird? If yes, then Unang Hirit is the show for you. Unang Hirit literally means “First Strike.” The morning newscast goes live at four fifty-five in the morning and is GMA Network’s way of jumpstarting the day.

Hosted by the country’s top TV journalists of today (Arnold Clavio, Suzie-Entrata Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, to name a few) Unang Hirit knows just what trending news to collect and share with the public. The field journalists, in particular, know what’s actually going on in the country and can confirm and add valuable information to issues being discussed in the studio.

Unang Hirit turned twenty on December 6, 2019. As the country’s longest-running morning show, it’s one of the top current Filipino TV shows to watch as you start your day.

Unang Hirit’s news segment is called Unang Balita (“First News”). You can catch this show on Live Stream on the GMA News YouTube channel.

8. Umagang Kay Ganda

Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG) is Unang Hirit’s counterpart and is broadcast by ABS-CBN. It literally means “a morning so beautiful,” and true to its title, it is indeed one of those Tagalog news programs that gives you a reason to thank God for another day, every day.

The show premiered in 2007 and has become the network’s longest-running morning show.

Just like GMA’s Unang Hirit, UKG rolls out news headlines from the previous day.

What makes UKG unique, though, is the interaction and participation of the audience. And then there’s the lively and fun on-air discussions by the hosts Anthony Taberna, Amy Perez, Winnie Cordero, Ariel Ureta, Tina Marasigan, and Gretchen Ho. There’s no doubt you’ll learn a thing or two about Tagalog just by watching and listening to the exchanges by these extraordinary Pinoy TV journalists!

If you’re a night owl, Bandila should be a great option for you. It’s a late-night (the show starts at eleven-ten p.m.) newscast presented by ABS-CBN and hosted by TV anchors Karen Davila and Julius Babao.

Bandila is Tagalog for “flag,” and as you might guess, one of the aims of the program is to take on issues that take place wherever the Filipino flag is being represented.

The show takes on the hottest issues of the day, with the hosts adding their own perspective and analysis to them.

One of the most unique segments of the program is Selfie Balita ( “Selfie News” ) wherein viewers are given the opportunity to film their own reports.

Here’s an episode of Bandila which aired during 2019’s holiday season, featuring Filipinos’ creativity in carving fruits and vegetables into Christmas ornaments.

10. Biyahe ni Drew

Anyone visiting the Philippines and learning the Tagalog language shouldn’t miss GMA Network’s Biyahe ni Drew . The show is hosted by actor and show host Drew Arellano, winner of three “Best Travel Host” awards for two different television travel shows.

According to its YouTube channel description, the show is “a travel show in the Philippines that takes its viewers on a budget-friendly adventure.”

Indeed, Biyahe ni Drew is filled not only with travel hacks, but with bucket list ideas and tips on how you can save money when traveling not only in the Philippines but also in international destinations.

If you want to see some of the most beautiful spots in the Philippines or abroad without leaving your room, and at the same time improve your Tagalog, Biyahe ni Drew is one of the best Filipino TV shows to watch.

Watch this episode of Biyahe ni Drew where our guy, Drew Arellano, takes us with him to the sixth most visited city in Asia—Seoul, South Korea!

11. How FilipinoPod101 Can Help

Now you may be wondering how to watch Filipino TV shows in the first place.

Most of the shows on this Filipino TV series list are still currently being broadcast by their respective TV networks in the Philippines. You don’t have to be in the country, though, to have access to these exciting and educational programs—they’re also available on The Filipino Channel or TFC Filipino TV . And in case you’ve missed an episode, don’t worry because most of these TV programs also have their own YouTube channels where you can check out episodes you’ve missed, as well as old episodes you want to revisit.

Don’t think watching television is enough to enhance your Tagalog? Well, that’s the exact reason FilipinoPod101 is here. As a leading language-learning system, FilipinoPod101 provides learners with practical methods for studying Tagalog. That way, wherever you are in the Philippines—whether you’re commuting , enjoying a meal at a restaurant , or having a normal conversation with a friend —you can be confident that you’re speaking fluent Tagalog.

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Science and Art educational TV programs launched

This sudden shift in the education system is one of the reasons why the Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc. (BAFI) sought to contribute to the learning experience of Filipino students and families in the country.

“We are all waiting for the crisis to be over but the science and art champion Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI), a non-stock, non-profit organization that brought you The Mind Museum and the BGC Arts Center, both located in Taguig City, aimed as early as April to be part of the solution by designing the wait that could help with education which should continue despite the health crisis. This creative learning wait we came up with is called “MIND S-COOL”, said Maria Isabel Garcia, Managing Director and Curator of the BAFI.

Garcia emphasizes that MIND S-COOL (MSC) is the umbrella concept for BAFI’s contribution to not only adapt to the new normal but to seize the opportunity to fill the gaps in the basic education courses across age-groups towards a direction that will help create a citizenry who will act to restore us to an even better normal.

Moving beyond the usual classroom set up, MIND S-COOL conveys the strong relation of the two greatest human traditions, science and art. Set in the huge and exciting galleries of The Mind Museum as the new “dream school”, MIND S-COOL aims to 1.) Empower the learner-viewer to discover his/her own mind in learning in connected ways across topics, essentially bridging the sciences and the arts for its viewers; and to 2.) Connect science and art to other things happening in the real world and how learners could help make the world better, in the new normal, knowing those connections.

Each episode is an exciting adventure for the main “questers”, guided by awesome mentors to solve different challenges, acquire rewards, and develop a sense of connectedness across the different topics and continuity of the learning journey across the whole series.

To widen the range of access to students all over the Philippines, the show will be available on MIND S-COOL TV on free-to-air on CNN Philippines . The platform is set on different formats covering different scopes that are strongly tied to the K-12 curriculum set by the Department of Education but with the most updated knowledge. 

As an updated educational program for free TV, MIND S-COOL TV will kick off its first episode with a narrative entitled “What in the World is Going On?” to give insights on the current situation brought about by the pandemic. All episodes will be in Tag-lish. 

The MIND S-COOL TV series has 2 permanent main characters called Mind Movers of The Mind Museum. In each episode, they will be visited by interesting and engaging personalities from different industries helping them unveil the answer to all connected questions via engaging ways like experiments, show-and-tell with exhibits and illustrations, stories, and even difficult conversations. 

It will also have “online” visits from rockstar scientists and other interesting characters set in their professional spaces like construction sites, archeological digs, robot labs and museum partners around the world.

On the other hand, the MIND S-COOL Online will focus more on the explorations of the main characters in certain topics that are part of the K-12 curriculum in science and art and will always engage the learner in 3 main dimensions:  The Nature of Things (What is it?), Science and Technology (How do we know/do it?) and Real World Relevance (Why is it relevant/useful?).

This will serve as The Mind Museum’s contribution for students and teachers to not be limited to the basic and standard curriculum. The learners will be exposed to the connections that one topic has with other subjects particularly the sciences (in all its fields) and the arts (across its forms).  Each video will be presented with content in a way that will cut across the age groups as The Mind Museum has proven in its educational programs communicating them in ways that are guaranteed to engage - a main expertise of museums like The Mind Museum. 

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6,000 TV, radio lessons ready – DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — More than 6,000 educational TV and radio shows are ready to be aired all over the country, as distance learning in public schools begins on Monday amid the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Undersecretary Tonisito Umali said the programs would complement online and modular lessons, which would be the norm as the government has prohibited in-person classes.

He said the DepEd had a system to help parents and students with the many challenges that came with distance learning.

Public school classes had been postponed for two months to give educators more time to prepare for the new modes of instruction and learning.

Supplement to online class

A total of 24.7 million students enrolled in public and private schools this year, or 89 percent of enrollees in the previous school year.

Umali said 3,120 television lessons and 3,445 radio episodes would be aired in 207 television channels and 162 radio stations nationwide.

“That will supplement the instruction that would be given online, or if there is no access to gadgets or the internet, or through self-learning modules,” he said at Saturday’s Laging Handa news briefing.

Umali said the DepEd had advised school superintendents and regional directors which episodes should be shown on a given day, at what time slots, and for which grade levels.

The information on these shows should also be included in the weekly learning plan for the students, Umali said.

He said the DepEd would check if students understood the lessons, adding that teachers would know—when students return their activity sheets—if they have learned what was taught. Parents would also be given contact numbers of teachers if they need to call about their children having difficulty with their lessons, he said.

If parents could not get the self-learning modules themselves, the DepEd would find a way to deliver them to the students.

As of the third week of September, the DepEd has distributed more than 533 million self-learning modules, or 80 percent of the target.

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Umali said the DepEd would be flexible with students who had difficulty with internet connection.

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National Council for Children’s Television rolls out content standards for child-friendlier programs

QUEZON CITY, April 24, 2019 – As an attached agency of the Department of Education (DepEd) mandated to produce quality television programs that will help develop the knowledge, skills, values, and strong sense of national identity among Filipino learners, the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) officially launched the Child-Friendly Content Standards (CFCS) at Luxent Hotel on April 12.

Pursuant to Section 9 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8370 or the Children’s Television Act, NCCT shall formulate and promote CFCS which requires broadcast television networks to allocate a minimum of 15% of their daily total airtime to children’s programs and/or child-friendly programs to be shown during child-viewing hours.

In a message read by DepEd-Bureau of Learner Support Services Director and NCCT OIC-Executive Director Rizalino Jose Rosales, Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del Pascua lauded the launch for being timely and relevant to present situation: “This set of standards allows us government agencies and other stakeholders that are involved in shaping the future generations of Filipinos to be in-step with the quick-paced information revolution, keeping Filipino values intact, and ensuring that children gain proper knowledge and are not led astray by negative content.”

“DepEd, under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, NCCT, and other stakeholders will work together to better prepare Filipino learners to face various societal issues in the fast-changing modern world,” the message further read.

Criteria for programs’ content, period of compliance Based on the rules and regulations on CFCS, children’s television programs shall be: educational or must promote, protect, and develop the child’s physical, emotional, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being; value-laden or must foster and nurture the positive value formation and overall development of a child; and age-appropriate or must be suitable according to the formative and developmental stages of a child.

Television programs not specifically designed for viewing by children shall be considered child-friendly only if they meet the set criteria on the theme, values, dialogue, language, nutrition, sex and nudity, violence, substance use, gambling, and advertisements. These requirements shall also apply to children’s television programs.

Likewise, NCCT considers hours between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and/or between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to be appropriate for children to watch television, taking into consideration other activities necessary for their balanced development.

Broadcast networks are given sufficient time to comply with the minimum 15% allotment of the daily total airtime to children’s programs and/or child-friendly programs.

From the date of effectivity until December 31, 2019, the compliance to the minimum 15% shall be on a voluntary basis. In 2020, every broadcast network shall have at least five % compliance, while at least 10% minimum allotment should be attained in 2021. The required 15% of the total everyday airtime for children’s programs and/or child-friendly programs shall be complied with in 2022.

The event was attended by: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya; the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretaries Marijoy Segui and Rhea Peñaflor; NCCT Chairperson for Child Development Specialists Sector Luis Gatmaitan, M.D.; council member for academe sector Alice Pañares; council member for broadcast media sector Ramon Osorio, APR, CPR; council member for parents sector Ma. Lourdes Carandang, PhD; and council member for the child-focused non-government organizations sector Yasmin Mapua-Tang. Representatives from National Telecommunications Commission, Council for the Welfare of Children, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas , ABS-CBN, GMA Network, UNTV, PTV 4, Catholic Mass Media Awards, Philippine Information Agency, Philippine Press Institute, and students and teachers from the Schools Division of Quezon City, Caloocan City, and San Juan City were also present in the launch.

Finally, Rosales expressed his hope that every broadcast network would observe the Child-Friendly Content Standards: “We hope that you will religiously bear in mind the required 15% allotment to children’s programs and child-friendly programs.”

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9 Nostalgic Filipino Children’s Shows We’d Love To See Again On TV, Including Batibot & Art Angel

Nostalgic children’s shows

Picture this: it’s the 2000s, there’s a typhoon, and you woke up at 6AM to wait for a class suspension. The news anchor finally mentions your city but instead of crawling back to bed, you eat your breakfast in front of the TV and watch your favorite Filipino children’s shows .

With the heavy responsibilities of adulting, wishing to go back to simpler times is totally normal. But to help you feel like a kid again, we’ve listed some nostalgic Filipino children’s shows below, including where you can watch them.

1. Art Angel – arts & crafts show featuring a hand that taught kids how to draw

Art Angel is a Filipino children’s show that taught kids various arts and crafts. It aired in the morning on GMA channel from 2004 to 2011.

It was hosted by Ate Pia (Pia Arcangel), Kuya Tonipet (Tonipet Gaba), and Krystal Reyes. However, Arcangel and Reyes left the show in mid-2010 and were replaced by Roxanne Barcelo.

Pintado, a hand with body paint, remained a constant. With Kuya Tonipet, Pintado continued to teach kids how to make illustrations. Kids had fun saying “ bura, bura, bura ” (erase, erase, erase) repeatedly as Pintado removed the pencil sketches after filling in the illustration with a marker.

The show reached a total of 370 episodes until it ended in May 2011. However, y ou may find clips of some of Art Angel ’s episodes on the YouTube channel GMA Playground .

2. Jollitown – starred the mascots of the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee

Jollitown is a children’s show in Taglish which was created in collaboration with the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee for its 30th anniversary.

The show followed the adventures of Jollibee’s mascots Jollibee, Hetty, Yum, Popo, and Twirlie, and taught kids everything from parts of the body to values. It even d ad an engaging, dancy theme song that urged kids to follow along.

This Filipino children’s show first aired on GMA in 2008 but left the channel in 2010, moving to ABS-CBN the following year until 2012. It then r eturned to GMA in 2013 and concluded in the same year.

3. Wansapanataym – composed of different fantasy mini-series

Wansapanataym is the English phrase ”once upon a time” Filipinized. The show aired mini fantasy series on Saturday or Sunday nights which spanned a couple of weeks. 

It featured different actors and tackled a different topic for every mini-series. It also t aught Filipino kids and teens values such as honesty, humility, contentment, and self-love.

Some of the latter episodes even incorporated modern technology and social media in their themes such as My App Boyfie which starred the love team JaDine, which was about a girl who got her first boyfriend through an app.

This Filipino children’s show first aired in 1997 up to 2005, re-aired in 2006 to 2007, and again from 2010 to 2019. After a total of 22 years on TV, Wansapanataym ended due to the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise.

Fortunately, the TV network has uploaded clips and full episodes of Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel .

4. Hiraya Manawari – TV show that taught kids kindness and responsibility you can still catch today

In old Filipino, the phrase “ hiraya manawari ” means “may the wishes of your heart be granted”

The children’s TV series is produced by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya (now ABS-CBN Foundation) with the Department of Education.

The project was led by the late philanthropist and environmentalist Gina Lopez who pioneered educational TV in the Philippines . Besides   Hiraya Manawari, she also helped produce  4 other children’s shows which focused on science, math, history, and English.

Hiraya Manawari taught us values such as kindness and responsibility through enacting original stories and folklore.

The show ran from 1995 to 2003 on ABS-CBN.  Philippine educational TV channel Knowledge Channel continued to air past episodes of Hiraya Manawari , though, and you may still be able to catch them on the channel to this day.

There are also a few episodes of the show uploaded on Knowledge Channel’s YouTube channel .

5. Epol/Apple – taught Filipino kids English through songs and repetition

Epol/Apple was also produced by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya and the Department of Education. While Hiraya Manawari taught kids values, this Filipino children’s show taught kids English through songs and repetition.

The show has multiple cast members, many of them kids, but the most memorable are the host of the show, Tito Luis (Bodjie Pascua), and his puppet bird friend Porfirio.

Epol/Apple aired from 1999 to 2004 on ABS-CBN but, like Hiraya Manawari , Knowledge Channel still airs some of the show’s episodes every now and then.

You can also find full episodes of Epol/Apple on YouTube .

6. Sine’skwela – science TV series also shown at elementary schools

This Filipino children’s show would often be shown in class as it followed the science curriculum of Filipino students in grades 2 to 6.

Sine’skwela is a portmanteau of sine (cinema) and eskwela (school), perhaps because it made learning enjoyable for Filipino children through its skits. The show also featured fun characters including Kuya Bok, Kulitsap, Palikpik, Ugat-Puno, and the space-exploring duo Anatom and Agatom.

It’s also one of the educational children’s shows produced by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya and the Department of Education. Besides these institutions, the show was also co-produced by the Department of Science and Technology’s Science Education Institute.

Sine’skwela ran from 1994 to 2004, but has reruns on Knowledge Channel up to now. You can also find some of Sine’skwela ’s episodes on YouTube or on knowledgechannel.org .

In June 2020, the cast members had a Zoom reunion , a throwback that the show’s fans enjoyed.

7. Batibot – Philippines’ Sesame Street

The Filipino children’s show Batibot is one of the oldest informative children’s shows in the Philippines, debuting in 1985. The show used puppets, as it was inspired by the US children’s TV show Sesame Street

It’s cast included the puppet turtle Pong Pagong and puppet monkey Kiko Matsing – characters of the popular Filipino fable Ang Pagong at ang Matsing ( The Monkey and the Turtle ). Among its human cast members, on the other hand, was Kuya Bodjie who’s also in the children’s show Epol/Apple .

Batibot was aired in different local channels – namely Radio Philippines Network, ABS-CBN, PTV, GMA, and TV5 – throughout its run. 

The original show ended its run in 2003. It was revived by TV5 in 2010 and ended in 2013.

8. Goin’ Bulilit – our longest-running kids’ gag show

Goin’ Bulilit is a children’s gag show on ABS-CBN which featured acting skits and fun segments. The show starred child actors and one adult host – tiny person Romy Pastrana who is more popularly known as Dagul.

It featured parodies of ABS-CBN shows such as Rated KKK, Mutyatya ng Masa, and GB Patrol for Rated K, Mutya ng Masa , and TV Patrol , respectively.

Once the cast members reach their teens, they get a tearful graduation ceremony. Every year or so, there would also be new kids added to the show.

Almost like a rite of passage for many child actors, Goin’ Bulilit introduced some of the Philippines’ most popular young actresses today, such as Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, and Belle Mariano.

The show aired for 14 years from 2005 to 2019, making it our longest-running kids’ gag show, with a Saturday or Sunday evening timeslot.

If you’d like to have a good laugh as you reminisce your childhood, you can watch past episodes of Goin’ Bulilit on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel .

9. Ang TV – youth-oriented comedy show

The show Ang TV featured comedy skits similar to Goin’ Bulilit but with older cast members.

The original   series aired for 3 seasons from 1992 to 1997 and cast kids and pre-teens. Many of them are now popular actors in the country, such as Claudine Baretto, Jolina Magdangal, Kristine Hermosa, Angelica Panganiban, Baron Geisler, and Vandolph Quizon.

Ang TV 2 in 2001, on the other hand, included actors such as Shaina Magdayao, JM de Guzman, and Arjo Atayde.

The Filipino children’s show was able to popularize a few catchphrases, including it’s opening ”4:30 na! Ang TV na!” which is still referenced in media today.

Filipino children’s shows we miss seeing on TV

As much as we’d like to be children again – free from all adulting responsibilities – we can’t go back in time. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean we can’t stay in touch with our inner child.

We can still definitely enjoy the things we used to love, including the Filipino children’s shows that taught us great life lessons and made us laugh.

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13 Nostalgic Pinoy Kid-Oriented TV Shows That Defined Our Childhood

Our childhood is a fantasy land we always want to go back to: it’s carefree and offers simple things that make us smile.

From traditional group games to wholesome TV shows, there are a lot of things from our childhood that we truly miss. Several years (and several pounds) later, we still can’t fathom how things have drastically changed since then.

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And speaking of TV shows, what most of us really miss are those educational programs that entertained and stimulated our minds at the same time. Here are 13 of the most nostalgic Pinoy kid-oriented TV shows ever:

1. Uncle Bob’s Lucky 7 Club.

For those who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, it’s hard to forget  Uncle Bob’s Lucky 7 Club.  This early children’s show was created by Robert “Uncle Bob” Stewart, an American war correspondent-turned-TV personality who was also the founding father of the Republic Broadcasting System (now GMA Network).

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Kids as young as 4 were free to join Uncle Bob’s club, and each was given a Lucky 7 membership card with a “secret code” in the back. Those at home, on the other hand, would write letters to Uncle Bob which the kind host gladly read on air, much to the joy of the kids.

The show, which spanned three decades (1961-1992), is also best remembered for the lively puppets named Spanky and Pancho, as well as the latest toy models endorsed by Uncle Bob himself. From the late 80’s up to its final years, the show was hosted by Uncle Bob’s son.

In 2006, Uncle Bob died in his home in Phoenix, Arizona.

2. Kaluskos Musmos.

Kaluskos Musmos was a popular kid-oriented comedy show in the 80’s which saw the beginning of Maricel Soriano’s showbiz career. Produced by Imee Marcos and directed by Johnny Manahan, this show is the progenitor of  Batibot, Ang TV,  and even today’s  Goin’ Bulilit. 

Among its notable cast were Maricel Soriano (as Jaclyn Pusit), Maila Gumila (as Mercedes de Brazo), Dranreb Belleza, Herbert Bautista, Chichay, Bert “Tawa” Marcelo and Gary Lising.

3. Kuskos Balungos.

The cast includes some of the memorable stars who graduated from Kaluskos Musmos : Herbert Bautista (Napoleon Guidote), Maricel Soriano (Abigail Cruz), Maila Gumila (Evangeline Cortez), Siegfried Garcia (Francis Placido), and Sharon Manabat (Amalia Macatangay).

4. Kulit Bulilit.

Aired in the early 80’s, Kulit Bulilit was one of the first Philippine TV shows which popularized the “edutainment” (education + entertainment) trend.

The show was a children’s variety show which also featured a quiz bee portion where young elementary students from different schools would engage in a battle of wits. Like  Kaluskos Musmos,  Kulit Bulilit  was also produced by Imee Marcos.

5. Batibot.

Batibot  is the most popular and the longest-running all-Filipino children’s TV show in the Philippines. Its name originated from an old Tagalog word which means “small but strong.”

As soon as the Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) issued a license for a Philippine version of  Sesame Street  in 1984,   a local program was aired with the name  Sesame! The show initially used both English and Filipino as the media of communication, but eventually used the latter when the show evolved into  Batibot,  a program produced through a partnership between CTW and Philippine Children’s Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF).

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Using a variety of teaching methods ranging from animation and muppets to story-telling and playing of original Filipino music,  Batibot  was able to teach generations of pre-school children different values in life and the appreciation of their culture and heritage. Through the show, Filipino kids were also introduced to some of the most memorable characters including Kiko Matsing (the Pinoy “Oscar the Grouch”) and Pong Pagong (the Pinoy “Big Bird”).

Batibot  was revived in 2010 by TV5. Unfortunately, both Pong Pagong and Kiko Matsing are no longer in the Batibot  family since both characters are exclusively owned by CTW (whose partnership with PCTVF already ended in 1989).

6. ATBP. ( Awit, Titik, at Bilang na Pambata ).

You might remember ATBP. (pronounced as “At iba pa” ) as the show where you first saw the young Piolo Pascual as  Kuya Miguel. 

However, it became unforgettable for more reasons: from catchy songs that taught us how to read and count to fascinating characters such as Bb. Karunungan and Kapitan Bilang , it’s no wonder why ATBP. almost gave Batibot a run for its money.

Kids of the 90’s best remember Ang TV for its popular catchphrases such as “4:30 na..Ang TV na!” and “Nge!” (supposed to be uttered after a joke).

The show is a youth-oriented variety show composed of a group of kids and pre-teens. Some of its notable alumni grew up to become some of today’s hottest and respected stars: Paolo Contis, Camille Pratts, Angelica Panganiban, Sarah Geronimo, and Jolina Magdangal among others.

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Johnny Manahan was one of the show’s creators. Incidentally, the format of Ang TV was inspired by the 70’s kiddie gag show  Kaluskos Musmos,  of which Manahan was the director. In 1996, Star Cinema released a film entitled “Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure”  starring the show’s cast.

8. 5 and Up.

Zak Yuson loved to watch  The Probe Team , an investigative program produced and hosted by her aunt, journalist Che Che Lazaro. When he came up with an idea of a similar show with kids as the reporters, Probe Productions, Inc. (PPI) decided to put that into a test. The episode, hosted by Zak himself along with other two kid reporters, turned out to be a huge hit. Soon,  5 and Up was born.

From 1992 until its unfortunate cancellation in 2002,  5 and Up  became a tele-magazine program featuring mini-documentaries reported by its young hosts, ranging from kids to pre-teens. The show, which racked up local and international awards, also became a springboard of today’s popular TV personalities like Atom Araullo, Chyna Ortaleza, Maxene Magalona and Rayver Cruz.

9. Sineskwela.

Sineskwela  (“School on Air”) is arguably the epitome of an “edutainment” show. Through dramatization, animation and simple visual effects, it has made Filipino kids realize that science is indeed an exciting subject to learn.

Produced by ABS-CBN Foundation,  Sineskwela  had its format based on school curriculum of Grade 2 to 6 students, thereby gaining support from Department of Education (DepEd) which then made it mandatory to show an episode of Sineskwela  to each grade level at least once a week.

Sineskwela  also introduced kids to some of the most unforgettable science-inspired characters on TV: Agatom, Anatom, Palikpik, Kulitsap, Ugatpuno, Kuya Bok, and Ate Winnie.

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In 2003,  Sineskwela  received the prestigious  Prix de Jeunesse (Youth Prize) award at the 20th Television Science Programme Festival in France for its episodes which tackled pollution and the deterioration of Pasig River.

10. Bayani.

It was Bayani  that first sparked my interest for Philippine history and the notable icons who made our freedom possible.

Kids of the 90’s will always remember Ana and Noli, the two main characters who, with the help of Lola (or Lolo in some episodes), would travel back in time to meet Filipino heroes like Jose Rizal , Andres Bonifacio , Gabriela Silang, Teresa Magbanua , and Melchora Aquino among others.

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Through simple dramatization, Bayani  was able to teach young Filipino students the importance of nationalism and how men and women from the past had struggled to achieve our freedom.

11. Hiraya Manawari.

The show took teaching good moral values into a whole new level: from magical journeys to real-world scenarios, each episode of the show teaches kids lessons about honesty, humility, courage, love, respect, and other important values/virtues.

Other Nostalgic Pinoy Kid-Oriented TV Shows:

Chikiting Patrol.

A weekly program that taught social values and responsibility to Filipino kids,  Chikiting Patrol  occupies a distinct place in the history of local children’s programming. In 2002, it was among the 16 Philippine TV shows that were given citations by the Philippine Movie Press Club for their longevity.

Produced by Nadea Sarte,  Chikiting Patrol  was aired weekly for 30 minutes in ABS-CBN from 1988 to 1990, before it transferred to GMA. During this time, it was recognized as the Best Children’s TV Program by the Catholic Mass Media Awards. After it stopped airing in GMA in 2002, the program took a 2-year hiatus. It then made a final move to ABC 5 where it stayed from 2004 up to its end in 2006.

Also Read: 20 Traditional Filipino Toys That Will Make You Nostalgic

Penpen de Sarapen.

Penpen de Sarapen  is a children’s show which introduced us to  Islaw Kalabaw.  Aired in Radio Philippines Network (RPN 9) from 1987 to 2001, the show was a game, entertainment, and story-telling shows rolled into one, teaching Filipino kids good moral values.

Its stage was set in the ground floor of Farmer’s Plaza in Cubao. The hosts include Connie Angeles, Fred Moore delos Santos, Camille Velasco, and Caselyn Francisco (now an international theater actress).

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“We need to incorporate quality education into manufacturing training programs.”

Global opportunity forum hosts amdev team from philippines as part of usaid-funded project..

By Global Opportunity Forum

For the last year, the Global Opportunity Forum (GOF) at MIT Open Learning has been building workforce development ecosystems for advanced manufacturing in the Philippines in collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Alliance (AMDev), a program funded by the United States Agency for International Development to teach indispensable advanced manufacturing skills to Filipino workers.

GOF recently hosted members of the AMDev team from the Philippines for a benchmarking trip: a week of workshops and site visits to learn how Massachusetts has been building its own workforce development ecosystem.

“As we’ve been working on an ecosystem in the Philippines, this benchmarking visit has been great for learning about the inspiring work already being done in Massachusetts,” said Elizabeth Aristorenas, executive director of the Unilab Foundation in the Philippines, a corporate foundation leading AMDev.

At MIT’s Cambridge campus, the AMDev team participated in workshops with leading experts in advanced manufacturing education from MIT and other invited organizations around Massachusetts.

The AMDev team also got off MIT’s campus for site visits with the cutting-edge manufacturer Innovent Technologies and Essex Tech , an adult education provider that offers advanced-manufacturing training and education. Innovent and Essex Tech have also worked together on building education programs that teach skills that lead to jobs in manufacturing.

“The visit to Innovent Technologies and Essex Tech drove home how important it is for manufacturers and schools to work together on delivering the right skills to the right people,” said George Westerman, founder of the GOF. “They offer a model to strive for.”

Back at MIT, the AMDev team participated in multiple workshops, including one with John Liu, principal investigator and director of MIT’s Learning Engineering and Practice Group. Liu shared his recent work on developing a new curriculum for manufacturing technologists — a step up from technicians — in collaboration with public universities and colleges across the U.S. Liu’s project on manufacturing education was recently awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program.

“With increasing technological sophistication, the quickening pace of technology change, and ever-tightening standards, we need to incorporate quality education into manufacturing training programs,” Liu recently said as he commented on the IBAS-funded program for MIT News .

The AMDev team also attended a workshop with Meghan Abella-Bowen, senior program manager at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Massachusetts. Abella-Bowen spoke about how workforce development has been integral to an overall strategy for supporting innovation and strengthening supply chains in Massachusetts.

CAM has been working to create “a coordinated system that attracts, trains, and retains skilled talent in advanced manufacturing,” Abella-Bowen explained during a presentation for the AMDev team.

The AMDev team also received insider tours of MIT’s campus, visiting buildings and labs where students work with advanced manufacturing and other technologies, offering a vision for what hands-on learning could look like.

Among the MIT facilities that the team visited were the Nano Lab, Media Lab, and Area 51, a fabrication facility with advanced manufacturing equipment accessible to student clubs and teams.

By the end of the visit, the AMDev team got more than a taste of MIT’s mens et manus culture, which translates to mind and hand.

“At MIT students learn two things: to look under the hood and to look over the horizon,” said Vijay Kumar, senior advisor at MIT Open Learning, as he welcomed the AMDev team to MIT. “But most importantly, MIT students are ready to do things.”

Originally published at https://gof.mit.edu/ .

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