Nash Aguas and Anne Curtis Joins Kuya Kim in Matanglawin 'Under the Sea' Adventure (March 30)

Kuya Kim joins forces with teen heartthrob Nash Aguas and Dyesebel herself, Anne Curtis, for an under the sea adventure that will cap off Matanglawin’s month-long sixth anniversary celebration this Sunday (Mar 30).

Watch the “LUV U” star explore the Manila Ocean Park and interact with penguins, stinging jellyfish, and stingrays. “This is the first time I will do this. Are they really safe?” asked a hesitant Nash when he goes into the manta ray pool.

Nash isn’t the only one who has challenges to overcome because Anne also had to learn how to become a mermaid for her new role as Dyesebel. “Wearing the mermaid tail while swimming is really hard. It’s very heavy and only becomes buoyant when underwater,” explained Anne.

Anne also has to hold her breath too for quite some time.  “The longest time I was able to hold my breath was one minute and 25 seconds,” she added.

Kuya Kim will attest to that as he personally wears his own merman tail and sees if he can make it as Dyesebel’s newest leading man.

Now on its sixth year, “Matanglawin” continues to educate its viewers via fun-filled and trivia-filled episodes weekly. It has been consistently earning accolades from various award-giving bodies with Kuya Kim being among the top choices as best educational program host. Just recently, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) recognized the program with the very prestigious Ani ng Dangal award. “Matanglawin” also made it as finalist in the Educational/Instructional category of this year’s New York Festivals where it will compete with entries from different parts of the world.

Don’t miss “Matanglawin,” this Sunday (Mar 30), 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN. 

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Kuya Kim and Son Jose Share Disneyland Adventure in 'Matanglawin' (January 26)

For the very first time, Kuya Kim Atienza’s son Jose guests in his multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin” and joins him for a special adventure in Hong Kong Disneyland this Sunday (Jan 26). 

Watch their father-son bonding and see how Jose dragged his dad into trying out daredevil rides such as the 27-meter-high RC Racer and 25-meter-high Parachute Drop. But little did Kuya Kim know that his “Matanglawin” team, family, and even Mickey Mouse prepared a birthday surprise that made the Trivia King cry. 

Watch these exciting and tearjerking moments this Sunday (Jan 26 ) in “Matanglawin,” 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN. For more updates, follow @matanglawintv on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/matanglawintv.

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Angel Locsin Named Most Tweeted Celebrity; Vice Ganda, Twitter Influencer of the Year

It's Showtime and Gandang Gabi Vice host Vice Ganda leads this year’s list of top Twitter “influencers” in the Philippines according to the list released by the popular microblogging site.

Vice Ganda was named 2013 Twitter Influencer of the Year in the Philippines for garnering millions of "retweets," which "clearly showed his presence" on Twitter.

Actress Angel Locsin was named most tweeted celebrity, while It’s Showtime and Be Careful With My Heart were named hottest variety show and TV soap on Twitter, respectively.

The most tweeted movie of the year was Sisterakas which also stars Vice Ganda along with Kris Aquino and comedy queen Ai Ai Delas Alas. The said movie was also the highest-grossing film of all time in the Philippines. 

Meanwhile ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya was the most talked about social responsibility campaign on Twitter. Other top local influencers in their respective categories include:

• Anne Curtis, actress (entertainment)
• Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza, weatherman and TV host (science)
• Karen Davila, news anchor (media)
• President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (politics/government)
• Aly Borromeo, football player (sports)
• Ogie Alcasid, singer (music) 
• Rommel Feria, professor (tech) 
• Jim Paredes, singer (advocate)
• Georgina Wilson, model (lifestyle)
• Rajo Laurel, designer (fashion)
• It’s a Teen Thing, journal (inspirational)

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Andi Eigenmann Goes Surfing with Kuya Kim in 'Matanglawin' (April 14)

Kuya Kim and guest celebrity host Andi Eigenmann try out some of today’s hottest water sports which can be a fun and athletic way to beat the summer heat this Sunday (Apr 14) in “Matanglawin.”

Join the country’s Trivia King as he rides the waves and learns how to surf with the help from the first female surfing instructor from the Philippine Surfing Academy.

As Kuya Kim attempts to balance himself on top of a board and surf, Andi also heads to the waters and tries her hand at wakeboarding. Can they both handle the challenge?

Don’t miss one of the month-long 5th anniversary special episodes of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (April 14) 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

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Enrique Gil and Jewel Mische Become Duck Raiser and Bosero in Matanglawin (March 17)

Kuya Kim and guest hosts Enrique Gil and Jewel Mische trade their comfortable celebrity lives to become a jeepney driver, a duck raiser, and an oyster farmer for a day Sunday (Mar 17) in another exciting adventure on “Matanglawin.”

The country’s Trivia King turns into the king of the road as he roams around the busy streets of Manila driving a passenger jeepney.  Driving may look easy but can he multitask like what jeepney drivers-barkers do?

Jewel goes to the sea on a small boat to try the life of a “bosero” or an oyster-farmer. She must harvest the oysters and sell them later in the market.

‘Dougie’ Prince Enrique Gil, on the other hand, turns into an ‘Itik’ prince and sinks his feet in the mud while chasing ducks all around. After harvesting the duck’s eggs, he must now walk around Bulacan shouting ‘balut’ and make sure he sells all of it.

Can Enrique and Jewel survive the challenge? Can their charm the crowd into buying their oysters and balut? Don’t miss “Matanglawin this Sunday (Mar 17), 9:30 AM, only on ABS-CBN.

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Ryan Boyce and Karen Reyes (RyRen) Albay Adventure in Matanglawin (Feb 10)

Summer comes early this Sunday (Feb 10) as Kuya Kim ventures to one of the hottest vacation spots in the country today— the province of Albay— in another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin.”

And it seems as though Valentines has also come early because “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition” housemates Karen Reyes and Ryan Boyce will be joining him in hopes of proving themselves worthy of being called “Matanglawin” adventurers.

Watch as the RyRen loveteam faces tough dares and challenges that will test how far they could go.

They would have to go low in Lignon’s Hill’s Japanese Tunnels then go high as they learn to zipline. They would also go bolo-making and try a unique delicacy that is both hot and cold and spicy and sweet— the Sili ice-cream.

The challenges continue as they would also try the famous pili candy, and learn how to make it and learn how to craft authentic Tiwi ceramics too.

Can Ryan and Karen pass the various tests and emerge as “Matanglawin” adventurers?

Don’t miss the first part of this special Albay adventure of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Feb 10), 9:15 AM on ABS-CBN.

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ABS-CBN Sweeps TV and Radio Awards at UPLB Gandingan 2013

ABS-CBN Corporation swept all major awards in the recently held “Gandingan 2013: 75th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards,” including the coveted awards as the most Development-Oriented TV station won by ABS-CBN and Best AM Station won by DZMM.

ABS-CBN bagged a total of 21 awards versus GMA with 13 and TV5 with none, making it again the most-awarded TV station at the Gandingan and the top choice among students of the University of the Philippines’ Los Banos (UPLB) for the seventh year now. 

(For the complete list of winners, click here)

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs programs and personalities raked this year’s recognitions that include “Rated K” as the Best Magazine Program; Korina Sanchez as the Best Magazine Program; “Umagang Kay Ganda” as Best Morning Show with its hosts as Best Morning Show Hosts; Ted Failon as Best Investigative Program Host for “Failon Ngayon;” “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show with Boy Abunda as the Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host; and “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program.

ABS-CBN’s AM and FM stations, DZMM and Tambayan 101.9, also had its share of awards for the radio categories and bagged the Best AM Announcer recognition for Ted Failon in “Failon Ngayon sa DZMM; Most Development-Oriented AM program for “Radyo Negosyo;” Best Disc Jock for DJ Cha-Cha and Most Development-Oriented FM Program for “Anong Meron?”

Studio 23’s now defunct lifestyle program “Us Girls” won as the Best Women-Oriented Program and it hosts Angel Aquino, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Iya Villania were named as Gandingan ng Kababaihan.

Meanwhile, Kim Atienza once again took home the Gandingan ng Edukasyon award as well as the special citation for the Gandingan ng Kalikasan; Carl Balita also brought home the same citation he got last year as the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan; and ABS-CBN was again named as the Gandingan ng Pinilakang Tabing.

The Gandingan Awards is the annual awards program of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Over a thousand students vote for programs and personalities that strive to promote development-oriented issues.

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Gandingan 2013 Winners Revealed; ABS-CBN, DZMM, Win Big

The 2013 Gandingan Awards (7th UPLB Isko't Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards) was held on January 26, 2013 at the D.L. Umali Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). 

ABS-CBN and DZMM dominated once more the UPLB-based awards. Ted Failon and Kuya Kim Atienza were two of the most-awarded media personalities. ABS-CBN was once again hailed as Most Development-Oriented Station while GMA News TV was a highly commended TV station. 

Here are the winners of the 2013 Gandingan Awards:

Best Morning Show: Umagang Kay Ganda, ABS CBN 2 Best Morning Show Hosts: Umagang Kay Ganda Hosts, ABS CBN 2 Best FM Station: Barangay LS 97.1 Best Disc Jock: DJ ChaCha, Tambayan 101.9 Best AM Station: DZMM Silver Radyo Best AM Announcer: Ted Failon, Failon Ngayon sa DZMM Best Investigative Program: Reporter's Notebook, GMA7 Best Investigative Program Host: Ted Failon, ABS CBN 2 Best Documentary Program: I Witness, GMA7 Best Documentarist: Kara David, I Witness GMA7 Best Magazine Program: Rated K, ABS CBN 2 Best Magazine Program Host: Korina Sanchez for Rated K, ABS CBN 2 Best News Program: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho, GMA News TV Best News Anchor: Jessica Sojo, GMA News TV Best Field Reporter: Jiggy Manicad, 24 Oras GMA7 Best Public Service Program: Wish Ko Lang, GMA7 Best Public Service Program Host: Vicky Morales for Wish Ko Lang, GMA7 Best Women-Oriented Program: Us Girls, Studio 23

Gandingan ng Kababaihan: Us Girls Hosts, Studio 23 Best Youth-Oriented Program: I Juander, GMA News TV Gandingan ng Kabataan: I Juander Hosts, GMA News TV Best Development Oriented Talkshow: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda, ABS CBN 2 Best Development Oriented Talkshow Host: Boy Abunda for The Bottomline with Boy Abunda, ABS CBN 2 Best AM Program: Radyo Negosyo, DZMM Best FM Program: Anong Meron? Tambayan 101.9 Best Educational Program: Matanglawin, ABS CBN 2 Gandingan ng Edukasyon: Kuya Kim Atienza, ABS CBN 2 Best Environment-Oriented Program: Born to be Wild, GMA7 Best Livelihood-Oriented Program: Bread n' Butter, UNTV Gandingan ng Kalikasan Special Citation: Kuya Kim Atienza, ABS CBN 2 Gandingan ng Kabuhayan Special Citation: Carl Balita for Radyo Negosyo, DZMM Best Development-Oriented Radio Plug: Blood Letting, Radyo La Verdad, UNTV Best Development-Oriented TV Plug: Pagbangon, ABS CBN 2 Gandingan ng Pinilakang Tabing: ABS CBN Highly Commended TV Station: GMA News TV Most Development-Oriented TV Station: ABS CBN

The Gandingan Awards is the first award-giving body in the field of broadcasting in the entire UP System.  It challenges broadcast practitioners to enhance their programs to contribute to the country’s development.

This award-giving body, organized by the UP Community Broadcaster's Society (UPCBS), a duly recognized media-based socio-civic organization of the UPLB, was inspired by Gandingan, a series of gong-like instruments used by teenagers in Maguindanao as a form of communication.

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Myrtle Sarrosa and Yves Flores (MyrVes) Try Extreme Sports in Matanglawin (January 27)

It’s going to be one ‘astig’ weekend as Kuya Kim and PBB Teens’ loveteam, Myrtle Sarrosa and Yves Flores, try out extreme and ‘astig’ sports this Sunday (Jan 27) in awar-winning educational program “Matanglawin.” 

The country’s Trivia King puts his endurance and swimming skills to test as he teams up with other players in a game of underwater hockey. 

Meanwhile, Myrtle and Yves summon the daredevil in them as they go on paramotoring and would even fly like Supergirl or Iron Man using a hydrojet. Can they handle these unconventional sports? 

Don’t miss out another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Jan 27), 9:15 AM on ABS-CBN.

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Richard and Dawn Grace 'It's Showtime' All-New Segments Launch this January 26

ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime” is all set for a star-studded show this Saturday (Jan 26) for its opening salvo to introduce its all-new segments with exciting prizes for its loyal ‘madlang people.’

Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta will add glitter and unleash their inner crazy in the comedic skit “Sine Mo ‘To,” while Journey vocalist and Pinoy pride Arnel Pineda will render a world-class performance.

Don’t miss the relaunch of the “Arte Mo” segment and its new P1 million jackpot round with celebrity players from the cast of “Aryana,” “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan,” “Luv U,” “Angelito: Batang Ama,” and celebity mentors Joy Viado, Cacai Bautista, KitKat, and Sexbomb Girls.

Watch out for Anne Curtis’ spectacular futuristic production number, as well as the first weekly finals of the “Bida Kapamilya” celebrity edition that features celebrities and their own families delivering explosive and entertaining performances. It will be staged on Mondays and Tuesdays and will have its weekly finals on Saturdays.

The original version, meanwhile, involves celebrity mentors and will continue to showcase the fun and creativity of ordinary Filipino families on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and in weekly finals on Fridays.

Aside from this big change, “It’s Showtime” also opens a grand competition to all impersonators in “Kalokalike,” a search for people who can best imitate their popular showbiz idols based on appearance, behavior, and performance.

‘Madlang people’ also face a new challenge in “Makina Matibay,” which was already introduced this week, where a group of people competes with a machine to determine which of them does better certain mechanical tasks such as scraping coconuts and crushing ice.

Kuya Kim Atienza, meanwhile, will throw a blazing birthday bash on Thursday (Jan 24) as he battles with balladeers Dingdong Avanzado and Raymond Lauchenco in a singing showdown of 80’s hits.

Party with the beefed up “It’s Showtime” with hosts Anne, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kuya Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Coleen Garcia, at Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai, Saturday noon (Jan 26) on ABS-CBN. Watch it from Mondays to Fridays at 12:30 PM. Keep updated on the program by following @ItsShowtimeNa on Twitter.

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Ryan Boyce, Erik Santos, Robi Domingo's Christmas Trees in Matanglawin (Dec 16)

Kim Atienza checks out the homes of ABS-CBN stars to see how they celebrate the Christmas season this Sunday (Dec 16) in “Matanglawin”

Kuya Kim will show how Erik Santos assembled his Christmas village and the Santa Claus guarding his red, silver and white Christmas tree.

Ex-PBB Teens housemate Ryan Boyce, on the other hand, sets up his family tree especially for Kuya Kim and finds a surprise inside his stocking from a very special someone.

Father and son tandem Lito and Carl Camo and youth idol Robi Domingo also open their doors for Kuya Kim and show him how they have decorated their homes for the Christmas season.

Kuya Kim also scouts the metro for some of the best Christmas decorations and trees, such as theChristmasCastleinMarikinathat is sure to take your breath away with its more than 100,000 lights.

Don’t miss another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Dec 15), 9:15 AM on ABS-CBN.

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Myrtle Sarrosa and Kuya Kim Bonds with Cosplayers and Toy Collectors in Matanglawin this November 4

Kuya Kim Atienza, together with PBB Teen Big Winner Myrtle Sarrosa, immerses in the world of cartoons and anime characters as he bonds with toy collectors and cosplayers this Sunday (Nov 4) in “Matanglawin.”

The country’s Trivia King found more collections to showcase the Filipinos’ love for toys and different characters as Rep. JV Ejercito and director Wenn Deramas opened their doors for him and showed off of their respective array of toys.

Myrtle, on the hand, shows you her 50 sets of cosplay costumes and props. Watch her as she transforms from bubbly Myrtle to Sailormoon, to Super Girl, to Rena the Green Archer, and many more.

Some of the cosplayers they will meet will get to educate and inform kids while donning their cosplay costumes.

The adventure aint over yet as Kuya Kim reveals his surprise for his special guest host because not only will she have an encounter with a gigantic robot and Storm Troopers that move, she’ll also get to enter one of the newest toy museums in the metro.

Don’t forget to tune in on “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Nov 4), 9:15 AM, on ABS-CBN.

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Secrets of Exorcism Revealed on Matanglawin this October 28

Kuya Kim enters the worlds of science and religion to sort facts from fiction when it comes to exorcism in the Halloween special of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Oct 28)

Join the country’s Trivia King as he gets to know not only the “weapons” and “rituals” of exorcism, but also the why’s and how’s of demonic possession.

Get to know the difference between possession and oppression, and along the journey, hear real-life stories of exorcism.

Exorcism is the process of warding off evil spirits that are either in full or partly in possession of a person. Every year, there are about 15,000 cases of possession according to a report made by international media outfit CNN.

Some of these even possessions have become inspirations for Hollywood movies like “The Exorcist” or “The Exorcism of Emily Rose.”

According to priests Father Jocis Syquia and Father Jojo Zerrudo, who specialize under the Office of Exorcism under the Catholic Church, possession and exorcism are scarier in real life than on the big screen.

Get to know more about exorcism this Sunday (Oct 28) in “Matanglawin,” 9:15 AM on ABS-CBN.

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Video: Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim Performance on It's Showtime 3rd Anniversary (Oct 24)

Korean comedian Ryan Bang faced his fear of heights as he performed with Kim Atienza and Angeline Quinto for the third anniversary of It's Showtime on Wednesday, October 24.

Ryan Bang tried pole dancing and aerial dance in an attempt to duplicate or rather spoof Anne Curtis's winning performance on It's Showtime's 2nd anniversary. Kuya Kim played the role of Jed Madela holding the mic for Ryan who parodied Anne Curtis.

Before the performance of Ryan and Kuya Kim, hosts Anne Curtis and Karylle and the tandem of Jugs and Teddy already did amazing performances for the show.

Below is Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim Atienza's performance on It's Showtime 3rd anniversary (October 24):

To watch the performances of other It's Showtime hosts, click the links below:

Anne Curtis and Karylle - Circus Performance
Jugs and Teddy - Gangnam Style with Cristine Reyes
Coleen, Baby Joy and Eruption - Wild around the world show with the Azkals
Vice Ganda and Jhong Hilario - Variety (singing, comedy, drama, romance, spoof)
Billy and Vhong - Light Dance

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Slater and Divine (SlaVine) Go For a Dolphin Adventure in Matanglawin this October 21

Dive into the world of dolphins and see why they’re the smartest animals on earth together with Kuya Kim and ex-PBB Unlimited housemates Slater Young and Divine Smith this Sunday (Oct  21) in “Matanglawin.”

There seems to be no end to dolphins’ talents because not only can they jump high, swim fast and even sing, but they can also walk on water.

Kuya Kim will share the secrets of these talents and reveal new things about these friendly animals. Slater and Divine will then take a crash course in dolphin training and see if they can be effective dolphin trainers.

Could the dolphins surprise and teach Kuya Kim and the PBB Unlimited duo new tricks?

Don’t miss out another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Oct 21), 9:15 AM on ABS-CBN.

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PBB Teens Ryan Boyce Joins Kuya Kim in Ghost Hunting this August 12 in Matanglawin

Kuya Kim explores the world of the dead to reveal the reasons behind ghost sightings and hauntings this Sunday (Aug 12) in another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin.”

PBB teen housemate Ryan Boyce joins him as they investigate an old abandoned hospital in Pampanga where “people” have been said to float and mentally-ill patients from the 1960s are heard screaming in the hospital hallways.

To help him discover the secrets of the old hospital, Mysterium Philippines will use their high-tech gadgets to capture the sights, sounds, and even feel of the house and prove whether or not spirits roam the halls with them.

Kuya Kim also probes both the scientific and the religious sides of the issue to know the different beliefs about ghosts and even try to discover if they really exist or are just figments of our imagination.

The show also features Fr. Momoy Borromeo who is so used to being around ghosts that he would even set a time for them to visit and talk to him.

Get to know more about a world beyond our own in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Aug 12), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

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"It's Showtime" Premieres on Monday, February 6 at 11:30 AM

The ‘madlang people’ are all in for the most exciting treat of their lives as ABS-CBN brings unparalleled fun, amusing games and loads of exciting prizes via its newest and much-anticipated noontime show “It’s Showtime” beginning Monday (Feb 6).