Kiko Matsing and Pong Pagong were once the stars of Batibot, the Filipino version of Sesame Street. 🐵🐢 But when copyright issues ended the partnership, these beloved icons vanished from TV — leaving behind a generation that still remembers their magic. 💔 #Batibot #SesameStreetPH #PinoyChildhood #Nostalgia #PhilippineTVHistory | Dose of Disbelief Page

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