Hiwaga ng Kambat

Hiwaga ng Kambat (lit. 'mystery of the twin bat') is a 2019 Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Onat A. Diaz and Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Edward Barber and Grae Fernandez.^[1][2] It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! line up and worldwide on TFC from April 21 to August 25, 2019, replacing Wansapanataym and was replaced by Parasite Island.

Hiwaga ng Kambat
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Genre	Drama Horror Fantasy
Created by	Carlina dela Merced Manny Palo Reggie Amigo Mariami Tanangco-Domingo Allan Cuadra Philip Joshua Endrinal Hazel Parfan
Written by	Mari Lamasan Clarissa Estuar-Navarro Mariami Tanangco-Domingo Raymond Diamzon
Directed by	Onat A. Diaz Jerome C. Pobocan
Creative director	Rondel P. Lindayag
Starring	Edward Barber Grae Fernandez
Music by	Francis S. Concio
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	19 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Roldeo Endrinal
Producers	Julie Anne R. Benitez Brenda Lee E. Estocapio
Production location	Philippines
Editor	Mark Segubience
Production companies	Dreamscape Entertainment Television Cinemedia
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	April 21 (2019-04-21) – August 25, 2019 (2019-08-25)

Synopsis

A twin was born in a partner who was cursed so that their child will turn into bats. The curse came true, as baby Twins were born. One looks normal, but inherited the hot-blooded and impatience traits of a bat, another looks literally a bat, complete with blind eyes and strong sonar and enhanced hearing. The bat-shaped baby was abandoned in a farming town, while keeping the human baby. Many years later, the twins grew differently. Iking being kind to his family, despite being cursed to transform into a bat on night. While Mateo inherited his father's vile attitude, matching his impatience and hot-bloodedness. Their fates and rivalry got intertwined when Iking goes to Mateo's school.

Cast

Main cast

• Edward Barber as Michael E. Baron / Francisco "Iking" Castro
• Grae Fernandez as Mateo E. Baron

Supporting cast

• Maymay Entrata as Sarah Pamintuan
• Chanty as Loraine Maniquis
• Sunshine Cruz as Melissa Enriquez-Baron
• Epy Quizon as Zandro Baron
• Malou de Guzman as Epifania "Panying" Castro
• Johnny Revilla as Jaime Enriquez
• Michael Rivero as Tomas Pamintuan
• Rubi Rubi as Delia Pamintuan
• Antonette Garcia as Oryang
• Manuel Chua as Berting

Guest cast

• JJ Quilantang as young Iking
• Robert "Robbie" Wachtel as young Mateo
• Lawrence Roxas as Dodong
• Che Ramos as Doc Pia Maniquis

Rerun

The show re-aired on Jeepney TV from October 31, 2020 to March 6, 2021. The show also re-aired on Kapamilya Channel from August 7 to December 18, 2021, replacing the reruns of Parasite Island and was replaced by Uncoupling. The show re-aired again on Jeepney TV (also on ALLTV) from August 30 to October 26, 2025 as Wansapanatym.

Reception

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(6:45PM and 7:00PM PST)

Pilot Episode	Finale Episode	Peak	Average
24.4% April 21, 2019[3]	33.9% August 25, 2019[4]	33.9% August 25, 2019[4]	24.3%

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series