Hiwaga ng Kambat
Title card
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 Diaz Jerome Chavez 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	Roldeo T. Endrinal 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)

Hiwaga ng Kambat (lit. 'Mystery of the Twin Bat') is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Edward Barber and Grae Fernandez.^[1][2] The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! Sunday block from April 21 to August 25, 2019, replacing Wansapanataym.

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 Kapamilya Channel on August 7, 2021, to December 11, 2021, replacing the reruns of Parasite Island and was replaced by Uncoupling.

Reception