Join Kuya Kim as he braves the perils of one of the oldest and unique forms of transport in the Philippines—the padyak or trolley.

With the communities along the tracks, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) do not only deal with trains, but with trolleys as well which already became a staple means of transportation. How would Kuya Kim deal with not only driving the trolley but also removing it when an incoming train heading straight at him?

If you think railways are dirty and busy, wait until Kuya Kim tries out the life of a ‘kargador’ in the hustle and bustle of a wet fish and meat market. His strength and skill will be tested as he is tasked to carry loads of fish and meat, and even carve out ice to keep them fresh.

Meanwhile, “Matanglawin” was recently recognized as the Best Educational Program in the 2012 UPLB Gandingan Awards, while Kuya Kim was given two distinct special awards for his advocacies in education and nature—the Gandingan ng Edukasyon and Gandingan ng Kalikasan.

Over the past years, viewers have witnessed the bold and daring side of Kuya Kim who did spiels while lying down inside a coffin, lived in the jungle, went down a volcano crater, bitten by a monitor lizard, and even had a six-inch tube through his nose when he underwent laryngoscopy.

Does Kuya Kim have what it takes to take on these dirty and dangerous jobs? Find out on “Matanglawin” this Sunday, 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Makes a Career in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 3, 2012.

In a situation like this, it is said that seven of the crucial things that a person should have are water, signal devices, first aid kit, a reliable Swiss army knife, clothes, food, and rope. But what if you only have one or two out of the seven?

The Trivia King will then show viewers how to improvise like getting water from banana trees, avoid insect bites by using mud, and treat snake bites after he himself gets bitten by a snake.

Can Kuya Kim win his quest against the wild?

Over the past years, wiewers have witnessed the bold and daring side of Kuya Kim who did spiels while lying down inside a coffin, lived in the jungle, went down a volcano crater, bitten by a monitor lizard, and even had a six-inch tube through his nose when he underwent laryngoscopy.

Don’t miss another exciting episode of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Dec 11), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Teaches Survival Skills in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on January 7, 2012.

The country’s Trivia King visits some of 2011’s Christmas hot spots and makes a list must haves when it comes to the latest and coolest gadgets, toys, and Christmas knick knacks.

He will also go back and trace the history of well-loved traditions like the Noche Buena, Simbang Gabi, parol, and belen.

Christmas isn’t only for people since animals also love Christmas too. They play an important role as they were the first visitors when Jesus Christ was born. What is Christmas like for animals?

“Matanglawin” recently placed 9th in Anak TV Seal’s Top Ten Most Well-Liked TV Programs for 2011 with Kuya Kim being third among the roster of Anak TV Makabata Male Stars. Both Kuya Kim and “Matanglawin” won the PMPC Star Awards for Best Educational Program and Best Educational Program Host and the Golden Screen TV Awards for Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program and Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host.

Don’t miss another exciting episode of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Dec 18), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Shows 2011 Christmas Trends in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on December 16, 2011.

Watch as they try to overcome their respective fears like the country’s Trivia King who attempts to face his phobia on spiders. His phobia started when a certain hairy tarantula triggered a sudden allergy attack on him.

Why do people develop fears? How does one get over a phobia?

Watch the multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Aug 28), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

‘Showtime’ Hosts Face Their Fears in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on August 27, 2011.

Watch preys go against their predators in the first round. Rodents try to escape the raptors; baboons try to survive the hungry leopard, and buffaloes outsmart lions and lionesses through numbers.

The second round gets tougher as predators go against fellow predators. Two of the most notorious animals—lions and hyenas— will be pitted against each other in a battle for territory and food.

Find out who will emerge victorious this Sunday (July 31) in “Matanglawin,” 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Plays Referee to Animal Wars originally appeared on Starmometer on July 30, 2011.

Kuya Kim answers this question via an experiment this Sunday (July 3) as he probes on animals’ survival skills in “Matanglawin.”

It’s definitely survival of the fittest in animalandia and each one has its own tactics to live. The pebble toad for example will jump off cliffs to avoid being eaten by tarantulas and the only thing that can save it is its ability to bounce like a ball.

The slow loris, degu, and elephant shrew, may be small and cute but these animals have poison, bad smells, and speed on their side to defend themselves.

Humans have their own way of surviving but can man adapt to the environment using the animals’ survival skills? The madlang people help out Kuya Kim for the answers.

Watch “Matanglawin” this Sunday (July 3), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim and the Madlang People Try Animal Survival Skills in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on July 2, 2011.

It was barely two years ago when Typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines and left majority of Luzon in ruins, with damages reaching P11 billion and claiming 464 lives in its wake. With an average of 20 typhoons annually, the Philippines has yet to see 16 more after Dodong, which raises the question— can the horrors of Ondoy be repeated?

Join resident weatherman Kuya Kim as he gives you a crash course on disaster preparedness this Saturday (June 18) in “ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report” titled “Oplan: Tag-Ulan.”

Watch as he traces the causes of the floods in the Camanava area, as well as the Manila, Pasig, Rizal and Marikina basin and other areas in Luzon. He will also give tips on how to survive another disaster like Ondoy.

Kuya Kim meets Ondoy survivors Zenaida Oracion and Perla Robles, whose experiences of being stranded on rooftops, wading through floods, and floating on basins, have made them always ready for another onslaught using only practical household devices such as styrofoam and plastic bottles as their precautions.

Don’t miss “ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report: Oplan Tag-Ulan” this Saturday (June 18), 4 PM, on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Shares Disaster Preparedness 101 in ‘Oplan: Tag-Ulan’ originally appeared on Starmometer on June 17, 2011.

For years, man has tried to imitate how birds can fly, but what will it take for man to fly? Kuya Kim Atienza, together with fellow “Showtime” host Teddy Corpuz, tries to fly as they aboard another exciting journey in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (May 22).

Teddy tries paragliding, while Kuya Kim attempts to float on air with the use of a cycloplane. The country’s Trivia King also traces the history of planes and its advancements when he visits the Villamor Air Base and comes face to face with one of the most feared World War II planes because of its speed–the Mustang.

Will turbulence hinder Kuya Kim and Teddy from flying? Find out this Sunday (May 22) 9:30AM in “Matanglawin”

Kuya Kim Attempts to Fly in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on May 20, 2011.

This Mother’s Day, Kim Atienza pays tribute to the dedicated mothers of the animal kingdom and shows you how similar they are to humans in another exciting episode of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (May 8).
Just like humans, animals seem to show compassion and also have mother’s instincts so when Legadema the leopard and Kamunyak the lioness found a baby baboon and a baby gazelle, they took them in as their own young.

Aside from this touching animal story, Kuya Kim will also introduces you to Dr. Geoffrey Carullo who acts as a mother to Scarlet, a dog crippled on all four of its legs.

And can a baby have more than one mother? Get to know babies who are taken cared of by whole communities!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the animal kingdom in the special episode of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (May 8), 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Celebrates Mother’s Day with the Wild in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on May 7, 2011.

Kim Atienza finally encounters the rare butanding or whale shark in the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon this Sunday (Apr 10) in the second part of the special third anniversary offering of multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin.”

Kuya Kim and his team were lucky that the butanding, which is the biggest fish in the world, is in the mood to show itself even in front of the camera.

The moment the Trivia King saw its fins at pop in the surface, he immediately grabbed the opportunity and jumped into the sea.

“It was the giant fish itself that approached us. This is a sea creature that the Philippines can be truly proud off,” he said.

What Kuya Kim saw is only one of the thousand butandings still existing in the world and Donsol is very lucky that more that 300 of can be found in its territory.

Don’t miss another intense and action-filled episode of “Matanglawin,” this Sunday (Apr 10), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim Meets the Largest Fish in the World originally appeared on Starmometer on April 9, 2011.

Isisiwalat na nga niya ang katotohanan sa likod ng hindi matapos tapos na bangaan ng dalawang lahi ngayong Linggo (Mar 13) sa ”Matanglawin.”

Tulad ng nais ng fans ng sikat na teleseryeng ”Imortal” para kay Lia at Matteo, posible kayang maging magkaibigan na lang sila at magmahalan sa halip na mag-away?

Kasabay nito, babasagin din ni Kuya Kim ang mga kilalang haka haka sa mga bampira tulad ng takot nila sa krus at bawang. Bubusisiin din ang mga lobo o werewolves at kung totoo bang ito ay isa palang uri ng sakit.

Lahat ng iyan sasainyo ngayong ngayong Linggo (Mar 13) sa ”Matanglawin,” 9:30 AM sa ABS-CBN.

Vampires and Werewolves in ‘Matanglawin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on March 12, 2011.

The two won’t just play football on the field but they will also take it to the streets and play the so called “futkal” and even on the table as they play “foosball.”

Why is football also called soccer? Historically, these two terms mean the same thing as the game popularized by the Romans and Chinese, which they did in preparation for a war.

Even though football resurfaced the the Philippine sporting world very recently, did you know that the Philippines is the first ever Asian country to form a national football team way back 1970?

Don’t miss “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Feb 27), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Kuya Kim and Ryan Bang, to Become the Next Azkals Members? originally appeared on Starmometer on February 25, 2011.