Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines' leading comedy-variety show Buhay Artista.

His appearances in movies and television included the shows Home Along Da Riles and Oki Doki Doc.

Babalu's life story was featured on the television show Maalaala Mo Kaya "Imahe ng Berhen" on July 3, 2003.

Writer Nene Riego, a close friend of Babalu, said the actor asked his doctor to tell him the truth about his ailment.

[citation needed] Babalu's last two movies were Tataynic with Dolphy and Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong-kitong together with Redford White, Bonel Balingit and Serena Dalrymple.