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Chito and Clarissa's piggyback ride photos overwhelm 'Pepito Manaloto' fans with nostalgia

By Aedrianne Acar
Published September 3, 2025 2:34 PM PHT
Updated September 3, 2025 4:18 PM PHT

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Chito and Clarissa


Forever piggyback buddies sina Chito (Jake Vargas) & Clarissa (Angel Satsumi)!

Loyal fans of multi-awarded sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento were hit with instant nostalgia with a collage of photos featuring mainstays Jake Vargas and Angel Satsumi.

Jake plays the first-born son of Pepito (Michael V). and Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) named Chito, while former child star Angel Satsumi portrays his younger sister Clarissa.

The now viral photo posts of Jake and Angel garnered thousands of likes and many netizens shared what they love the most about the show.

One person commented, “Maganda talaga Pepito Manaloto nakaka inspire dahil sa ending may aral kang makukuha kahit para kang buwang sa katatawa manood sa movie nila ang galing ng buong cast”

Another netizen posted, “Pepito Manaloto one of the best comedy show just like the john and marsha totoong totoo parang walang script na binabasa”

Pepito Manaloto marked its 15th anniversary in April 2025.

Aside from Bitoy and Manilyn, the other cast members of the show include Mosang, Janna Dominguez, John Feir, Arthur Solinap, Chariz Solomon, Tony Lopena, Cherry Malvar, Maureen Larrazabal, Sophia Senoron, and seasoned actors Nova Villa and Ronnie Henares.

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