The show began on March 3, 1987, with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez.^[1]

They were later joined by Carmina Villaroel (who then played Richard's younger sister, Cathy, a street smart tomboyish kid from the province, and Apa Ongpin (who played the role of a rich Castilian hunky nerd).

Over the years, many characters have come and gone, like Rene Requiestas (as Minerva's genius brother who is never taken seriously), John Estrada (as Johnny, a dumb hunk whose favorite endeavor is to invent things that never succeed). Later additions to the family were Gwapings member, Eric Fructuoso, who was first featured as a suitor of Cathy. Eventually the two other Gwapings members namely Mark Anthony Fernandez and Jomari Yllana were also added to the cast. They played regular teenage rascals always on the lookout for girls). Still later on, another bench brat joined in the fray, Jao Mapa.

Since the show was predominantly male, girls had to join in the fun too. Lindsay Custodio, Rica Peralejo, Jacqui Manzano and Regine Tolentino, then teenagers, were notable early guests. Claudine Barretto and G. Toengi also appeared as a recurring guest stars in early years. In an effort to boost ratings, later seasons saw the addition of character foils, such as Tikboy (Anjo Yllana), a lovable semi-retardate in search of his long-lost mother.

After 11 years of airing, Palibhasa Lalake aired its final episode on November 9, 1998.

Regular edit

• Richard Gomez^[2] as Ricardo / Ricky (1987–1998)
• Joey Marquez^[2] as Joselito / Joey (1987–1998)
• John Estrada^[2] as Juanito / Johnny (1990–1998)
• Miguel Rodriguez^[2] as Miguelito / Miggy (1987–1989) (Recurring guest thereafter)
• Anjo Yllana^[2] as Eroll, Tikboy (1994–1998)
• Gloria Romero^[2] as Tita Minerva Chavez
• Amy Perez^[2] as Amelia "Amy" Chavez
• Cynthia Patag^[2] as Cynthia Chavez
• Carmina Villaroel^[2] as Cathy (1987–1994)
• Apa Ongpin as Raffy
• Edu Manzano^[3] as Budoy
• Arlene Muhlach as Arlene

The Gwapings edit

• Mark Anthony Fernandez^[2] as Mark
• Eric Fructuoso^[2] as Eric
• Jomari Yllana^[2] as Jomari
• Jao Mapa^[2] as Jao

The Kutings edit

• Claudine Barretto^[3] as Tracey
• Rica Peralejo^[3] as Ashley
• G. Toengi^[3] as KC
• Regine Tolentino^[3] as Regine
• Lindsay Custodio^[3] as Sydney

Additionals edit

• Menggie Cobarrubias as Luis
• Malou Crisologo as Jessa
• John Lloyd Cruz as Rovic
• Rene Requiestas as Adonis
• Jacqui Manzano^[4] as Jacqui
• Antonio Aquitania as Anton
• Bonel Balingit as Hikapre (recurring) (1995–1998)
• Sarah Jane Ritter
• Bearwin Meily^[5]
• Gabby Eigenmann (1996–1998)^[6]
• Kevin Vernal
• Mark Vernal
• Andrea del Rosario as Seksi
• Kristine Hermosa
• Ogie Diaz as Pekto (1992–1998)
• Bentong^[7]

The theme song of the show is "Katawan", performed by Hagibis (composed by Mike Hanopol).

The show's episodes are rerun over at Jeepney TV^[8][9] from October 20, 2014 to November 5, 2021.

The show is streaming on iWant TFC and YouTube.^[10][11]

• List of ABS-CBN original programming
• List of Jeepney TV original programming

• Palibhasa Lalake at IMDb  
• Palibhasa Lalake at TV Guide