Pedro Penduko

Pedro Penduko is the titular main protagonist from the Pedro Penduko comics, movies and TV series.

Pedro remains a simple boy thrust into the world of superstition and mythical creatures. The oft-taunted klutz of his class embarks on a special voyage accompanied by his special ‘helpers’, and finds his self-confidence increasing as he passes each challenge in his quest to save his father. In order to this, he has to have the power of the "mutya ng saging" and has now entered Floreshka to save his father. But as Pedro Penduko sets off on his mission, his introduction to the monsters begins when he faces off with Philippine mythology’s scariest creatures.

Appearance
Pedro is a tall young man with a fair skin tone, brown eyes and a black hair styled in afro. He wears a red t-shirt, brown baggy shorts and brown & white rubber shoes.

Personality
Pedro was originally a cowardly klutz with great knowledge about Philippine mythical creatures, he uses this knowledge is in order to defeat any creatures that he encounters. As story goes, Pedro from the cowardly show-off into a brave, responsible hero, whom is ready to help anyone in need.

Abilities
Pedro is a skilled fighter often using his fists and legs, and as well a large stick in fighting.

Mutya
The Mutya is the medallion/talisman that was given to Pedro to provide him special powers which he can use to on his way to search for his father and to find the cure for Pedro's grandmother. It has a total of eight stones; seven of which are representing the seven colors of the rainbow and a white stone as the center of the medallion/talisman. Pedro can only use each stone once so he needs to use them very wisely. The Mutya also excretes out oil which indicates that Pedro was approached or walked near by an enemy in disguise. It was later revealed that Pedro is a half-Floreshka and has the ability to emit colorful energy balls and ESP.
 * Red Stone - gives the user extraordinary strength. Pedro used this stone to gain an advantage in his battle against the Manananggal. Pedro also used this to overcome the strength of the Tikbalang.
 * Orange Stone - gives the user a heightened defensive capabilities to near invulnerability. Pedro used this to defend himself from the heavy blows of the Kapre. Pedro also used this to protect himself from the burning flames of the Santelmo.
 * Yellow Stone - gives the user a good singing voice. Pedro used this stone to prove to his dad that he really is his son. Pedro would sing the song of his mother and father when he uses this stone. Once the Mutya's powers were restored for Pedro's new adventure, he used this stone's power in order to trick the Tikbalang in exchanging the head of the Pugot with a fake stone that Pedro possess.
 * Green Stone - gives the user extraordinary speed, as well as, partial energy. Pedro was severely weakened by the witchcraft of the Mambabarang, that in order to cope with the loss, Hiyas allowed Pedro to use the stone as a way to gain temporary energy. Pedro also used this stone in order to chase the Tiktik, together with the Blue Stone.
 * Blue Stone - gives the user the power to leap or jump higher than one could normally do. Pedro used this in order to even out the odds between him and the Kapre, since the Kapre had a height advantage, therefore cannot be reached by Pedro's attacks. Pedro also used this stone to chase down the Tiktik, who was jumping from roof to roof.
 * Indigo Stone - gives the user heightened senses which can help him detect his enemies, especially those that prefer to be unseen under the naked eye. Pedro used this stone in order to detect the Sigben, which could render themselves invisible. Pedro also used this to sense the presence of the Pugot, who was turning invisible and teleports from place to place making it difficult to anticipate where the Pugot would come from.
 * Violet Stone - gives the user extraordinary reflexes and agility. Pedro used this stone to compete against the swiftness of the Aswang. Pedro also used this to defeat the elusive Tiyanak.
 * White Stone - the central core of the Mutya, gives the user the ultimate power of the Mutya, the power to kill any evil enemy by allowing them to swallow the stone. Pedro used this stone to in order to kill Pantas.

Trivia

 * Pedro Penduko was portrayed numerous times in live-action but it was Matt Evans' portrayal that is credited for giving Penduko a curly-haired image, which had already become a trademark of the character.