“PANGAKO SA’YO” DEBUTS AS THE MOST-WATCHED TV PROGRAM

   ABS-CBN’s highly anticipated primetime drama series “Pangako Sa’yo” made a grand comeback on television as the remake of the classic Filipino love story topbilled by Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo debuted as the most-watched TV program in the country.

According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (May 25), the pilot episode of “Pangako Sa’yo” topped the list of most-watched TV programs in Philippines with a national TV rating of 34%. It is more than double than its rival program in GMA “Let the Love Begin” (15%).

Meanwhile, even before “Pangako Sa’yo” aired its pilot episode, the show’s official hashtag #PSYAngUnangPagIbig already became a worldwide and nationwide trending topic on the microblogging site Twitter because of the fans’ excitement for the new primetime offering. Positive tweets flooded social networking sites as netizens praised the effective performances of Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, and Angelica Panganiban as Amor, Eduardo, and Claudia, respectively.

Helmed by three of the best directors in the country Rory Quintos, Dado Lumibao, and Olivia Lamasan, “Pangako Sa’yo” revolves around the promise of true and never-ending love from two generations—the love story of Amor and Eduardo, who were separated by Claudia, and the couple brought together by destiny, Yna (Kathryn) and Angelo (Daniel).

“FOREVERMORE” FINALE HITS ALL-TIME HIGH NATIONAL TV RATING OF 39.3%

   ABS-CBN’s hit romantic drama series “Forevermore” concluded on a high note as its finale episode scored the highest national TV rating recorded this year. According to data from Kantar Media last Friday (May 22), the Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano-starrer hit a national TV rating of 39.3%, which is more than double its rival program in GMA “Let the Love Begin” (16.1%). Aside from winning the ratings game, “Forevermore” also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter where various hashtags, including #ForevermoreFinale, became nationwide trending topics. In the Road to “Forevermore” finale episode, TV viewers witnessed how Xander and Agnes proved that their love can last forever as they got engaged before Agnes flew to Japan to study. Under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina, “Forevermore” is produced by Star Creatives.

ABS-CBN STILL UNDISPUTED TV RATINGS LEADER IN APRIL

   ABS-CBN kept its stronghold in national TV viewership for the month of April with an average audience share of 42%, or five points higher than GMA’s 37%, based on data from Kantar Media.

The Kapamilya network’s primetime supremacy was bolstered by the strong support of TV viewers for the network’s top-caliber drama series such as the recently concluded “Dream Dad” (32.9%), the newly launched “Nathaniel” (31.9%), and the well-loved teleseryes “Forevermore” (29.6%), “Bridges of Love” (20.2%), and “Inday Bote” (17.5%).

Meanwhile, more urban and rural households tuned in the Kapamilya network’s weekend programs as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (29.8%), “Your Face Sounds Familiar” (28.4%), “Rated K” (26.2%), and “Wansapanataym” (24.7%) joined the list of the top ten TV programs in the country.

TOP 10 REGULAR PROGRAMS
APRIL 2015
1 ABS-CBN DREAM DAD 32.9%
2 ABS-CBN NATHANIEL 31.9%
3 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 29.8%
4 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 29.6%
5 ABS-CBN YOUR FACE SOUNDS FAMILIAR 28.4%
6 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 26.5%
7 ABS-CBN RATED K 26.2%
8 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM    24.7%
9 GMA KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO 22.8%
10 GMA MAGPAKAILANMAN 22.1%

ABS-CBN REMAINS MOST WATCHED TV NETWORK IN FEBRUARY

   ABS-CBN continues its leadership in nationwide TV viewing across urban and rural homes in February with an average national audience share of 42%, or seven points higher compared to GMA’s 35%, according to data from Kantar Media.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

ABS-CBN’s primetime (6PM-12MN) block remains undisputed with an average audience share of 48%, which is 17 points higher than GMA’s 31%. Primetime Bida’s consistent dominance is a result of viewers’ strong support for the network’s top-caliber drama series such as “Dream Dad” (29.4), “Forevermore” (28.6%), “Two Wives (21.4%), and “Bagito” (16.7%).

The primetime block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

Aside from primetime, the Kapamilya network’s late afternoon (3PM-6PM) block also rose compared to the previous month. From an average audience share of 37% in January, ABS-CBN’s late afternoon block climbed to 39% in February. It was strengthened by the return of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” which hit an average national TV rating of 11.2%, or four points higher compared to its two rivals on GMA, “My Name is Kim Sam Soon” (7.4%) and “Fall In Love With Me” (7.1%).

ABS-CBN also successfully launched its newest current affairs programs “Sports U” (9.5%), “Tapatan Ni Tunying” (9.4%), “3-in-1” (9.3%), “RealiTV” (8.9%), and “Mission Possible” (8.5%).

FEBRUARY 2015
TOP 10 REGULAR PROGRAMS (AVERAGE RTG %)

1 ABS-CBN DREAM DAD 29.4%
2 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 28.6%
3 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 27.9%
4 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 25.2%
5 ABS-CBN RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 24.6%
6 ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2 24.4%
7 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM 23.5%
8 ABS-CBN TWO WIVES 21.4%
9 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 21.1%
10 GMA MAGPAKAILANMAN 19.9%

ABS-CBN TOPS JANUARY 2015

   ABS-CBN welcomes the year 2015 strongly as it remains the most watched TV network in the country with an average national audience share of 42%, or six points higher compared to GMA’s 36%, based on data from Kantar Media for the month of January.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

ABS-CBN continues its stronghold in the primetime (6PM-12MN) block with an average audience share of 47%, or 14 points higher than GMA (33%). The primetime block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

The supremacy of Kapamilya network’s Primetime Bida was strengthened by its top-caliber drama series such as “Dream Dad” (25.8%), “Forevermore” (24%), and “Two Wives” (18.9%).

JANUARY 2015
TOP 10 REGULAR PROGRAMS (AVERAGE RTG %)

1 ABS-CBN DREAM DAD 25.8%
2 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 25.5%
3 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 24.0%
4 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 23.7%
5 ABS-CBN RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 22.2%
6 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 21.9%
7 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM    21.8%
8 ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2 20.7%
9 GMA MAGPAKAILANMAN 19.9%
10 ABS-CBN TWO WIVES 18.9%
 ABS-CBN MGA KWENTO NI MARC LOGAN 18.9%

“OH MY G!” DEBUTS AS MOST WATCHED DAYTIME TV SHOW

   ABS-CBN’s newest daytime drama series “Oh My G” starring Kapamilya teen star Janella Salvador quickly got the viewers hooked as it debuted as the most watched daytime TV program in the country.

According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (January 19), the premiere of Janella’s teleserye scored a national TV rating of 15.5%, or double that of its rival program in GMA “The Ryzza Mae Show” (7.7%).

Aside from ratings, the pilot of “Oh My G” also ruled social networking sites such as Twitter where the hashtag #OhMyGTheBeginning became a nationwide trending topic because of the netizens’ excitement over the beginning of Sophie’s (Janella’s) journey.

Under the direction of Roni Velasco and Paco Sta. Maria, “Oh My G” features the story of a teenager named Sophie whose perfect life is about to turn around because of the death of her parents.

ABS-CBN IS THE MOST WATCHED TV NETWORK IN 2014

   ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, capped off 2014 as the most watched TV network across urban and rural households in the country, and ultimately, attracting more viewers in the highly contested primetime block (6PM to 12MN).

Kantar Media’s data for the full year of 2014 showed that ABS-CBN garnered a total day (6AM to 12MN) average national audience share of 44%, or ten points higher than GMA’s 34%. ABS-CBN, meanwhile, remained supreme in the primetime block as it hit an average audience share of 49%, or a whopping 17-point lead over GMA’s 32%.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

The Kapamilya network also won the early afternoon (12NN to 3PM) and late afternoon blocks (3PM to 6PM) with 42% average audience share on both time blocks, while GMA registered 35% and 34% respectively.

ABS-CBN programs also captured all the slots on the list of the 20 most watched programs in the country last year, with the Twitter-trending singing reality show “The Voice Kids” leading the pack with an average national TV rating of 34.5%.

TOP 20 SHOWS (BASED ON AVERAGE RATING)
1. THE VOICE KIDS 34.5%
2. HONESTO 31.7%
3. MARS RAVELO'S DYESEBEL 30.1%
4. IKAW LAMANG 28.4%
5. GOT TO BELIEVE 28.3%
6. HAWAK KAMAY 28.1%
7. MAALAALA MO KAYA 28.0%
8. DREAM DAD 27.7%
9. THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2 27.5%
10. WANSAPANATAYM 27.1%
11. TV PATROL 27.0%
12. FOREVERMORE 26.8%
13. ANNALIZA 22.9%
14. RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 22.7%
15. THE LEGAL WIFE 22.4%
16. BAGITO 22.1%
17. PURE LOVE 21.6%
18. HOME SWEETIE HOME 21.5%
19. MGA KWENTO NI MARC LOGAN 21.1%
20. TWO WIVES 20.9%

TOP 15 PILOT EPISODES
1 ABS-CBN THE VOICE KIDS 33.3%
2 ABS-CBN MARS RAVELO’S DYESEBEL 32.8%
3 ABS-CBN DREAM DAD 29.0%
4 ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2    28.3%
5 ABS-CBN IKAW LAMANG 27.4%
6 ABS-CBN BAGITO 27.2%
7 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 27.1%
8 ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY 24.0%
9 ABS-CBN MIRABELLA 22.0%
10 ABS-CBN SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON 21.7%
11 ABS-CBN THE LEGAL WIFE 21.0%
12 ABS-CBN PINOY BIG BROTHER ALL IN 20.5%
13 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 19.9%
14 ABS-CBN TWO WIVES 19.8%
15 ABS-CBN PURE LOVE 19.5%

TOP 15 FINALE EPISODES
1 ABS-CBN GOT TO BELIEVE 38.6%
2 ABS-CBN THE VOICE KIDS 37.2%
3 ABS-CBN THE LEGAL WIFE 36.2%
4 ABS-CBN HONESTO 35.4%
5 ABS-CBN IKAW LAMANG 34.1%
6 ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY 33.5%
7 ABS-CBN PURE LOVE 29.2%
8 ABS-CBN PINOY BIG BROTHER ALL IN 27.9%
9 ABS-CBN ANNALIZA 27.7%
10-11 ABS-CBN SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON    27.3%
10-11 ABS-CBN MIRABELLA    27.3%
12 ABS-CBN MARS RAVELO’S DYESEBEL 23.1%
13 ABS-CBN MARIA MERCEDES 22.8%
14 GMA NINO 22.5%
15 GMA MY DESTINY 21.8%

HIGHEST RATING POSTED BY A SINGLE SHOW OR TELECAST
1 38.6% ABS-CBN GOT TO BELIEVE March 7
2 38.4% ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA August 16
3 37.7% ABS-CBN THE VOICE KIDS July 26
4 36.2% ABS-CBN THE LEGAL WIFE June 13
5 36.1% ABS-CBN HONESTO March 7
6 34.9% ABS-CBN MARS RAVELO’S DYESEBEL May 22
7 34.1% ABS-CBN IKAW LAMANG October 24
8 34.0% GMA PACQUIAO VS ALGIERI HUNGRY FOR GLORY November 23
9 33.7% ABS-CBN TV PATROL January 29
10 33.5% ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY November 21
11 32.9% ABS-CBN BET ON YOUR BABY SEASON 1 March 22
12 32.5% ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM March 8
13 32.2% ABS-CBN DREAM DAD December 4
14 32.1% GMA PACQUIAO-BRADLEY 2 VINDICATION April 13
15-16 31.0% ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE November 14
15-16 31.0% ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2 November 29

“DREAM DAD” CHARMS PRIMETIME VIEWERS, HITS ALL-TIME HIGH NATIONAL TV RATING

   Primetime TV’s charming drama series “Dream Dad” achieves a new milestone as the Kapamilya teleserye starring the newest Kapamilya “couple” Zanjoe Marudo and child star Jana Agoncillo reaches its highest national TV rating since it premiered in November.

According to data from Kantar Media last Thursday (December 4), the primetime TV series scored its all-time high national TV ratings of 32.2%, or double of its rival program on GMA “More Than Words” (16%).

“It’s heartwarming and rewarding to feel the strong support of viewers for our show. I am very happy for the whole cast and crew, and especially for Jana because she is one of the reasons why viewers are hooked to ‘Dream Dad’,” said Zanjoe who plays the role of Baste, the bachelor who Baby (portrayed by Jana) calls “Mr. President.”

“We are lucky that Jana is the one chosen to portray Baby because she is really perfect for the role,” said Zanjoe. “She really amazes me. We are always playing on the set, but every time we do our scenes together, she is very prepared and has always memorized her lines. She is very natural when it comes to acting.”

According to Zanjoe, TV viewers will get to see more of Baste and Baby’s feel-good moments in the continuation of “Dream Dad.”

“Baste and Baby’s story is just beginning to unfold. Viewers should watch how they will face challenges in their lives together, and how they will help each other fulfill their dreams,” he said.

ABS-CBN MAINTAINS STRONG VIEWERSHIP NATIONWIDE IN NOVEMBER; DREAM DAD TOPS TV PROGRAMS

   ABS-CBN kept its stronghold in national TV viewership in November after hitting an average total day audience share of 45%, or eleven points higher than GMA’s 34%, based on data from Kantar Media.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

“Dream Dad” emerged as the most watched program in the country for November 2014 with an average national TV rating of 30.1%.

TOP 15 REGULAR PROGRAMS
NOVEMBER 2014   
1 ABS-CBN DREAM DAD 30.1%
2 ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2    30.0%
3 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 29.6%
4 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 28.7%
5 ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY 28.4%
6 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 28.3%
7 ABS-CBN PURE LOVE 26.6%
8 ABS-CBN BAGITO 26.5%
9 ABS-CBN RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 25.7%
10 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM 25.2%
11 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 24.5%
12 ABS-CBN MGA KWENTO NI MARC LOGAN 22.3%
13 ABS-CBN TWO WIVES 22.0%
14 ABS-CBN GOIN’ BULILIT 21.2%
15 GMA-7 MAGPAKAILANMAN    19.8%

“GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS” WINS NATIONAL TV RATINGS

     

ABS-CBN’s Christmas special series “Give Love on Christmas” has begun to touch the hearts of TV viewers as its first featured story “The Gift Giver” won national TV ratings. According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (December 1), the pilot episode of “Give Love On Christmas Presents The Gift Giver” garnered a national TV rating of 12.9%, or four points higher than its rival program on GMA “The Ryzza Mae Show” (8.6%).

“Give Love on Christmas” is a Christmas TV special produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” “Juan dela Cruz,” and “Ikaw Lamang.”

“BAGITO” DEBUTS STRONGLY IN NATIONAL TV RATINGS

     Kapamilya teen stars Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad have proven the magic of their love team as the pilot episode of their first primetime drama series in ABS-CBN “Bagito” debuted strong in national TV ratings.

Based on data from Kantar Media on Monday (November 17), the pilot episode of Nash and Alexa’s drama series scored a national TV rating of 27.2%, or more than double of its rival program in GMA “Coffee Prince” (11.3%).

“Bagito” also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter where the show’s official hashtag #Bagito1stCrush became a worldwide trending topic. One of its lead stars Ella Cruz, meanwhile, became a nationwide trending topic.

According to Nash, he believes that “Bagito” will play a significant role in helping the youth to make better choices and decisions.

“Bagito was created to teach and help kids and their parents become aware of what is really happening among the youth nowadays,” said Nash who plays the character of Drew in the series.

“Viewers should watch Drew’s journey because families, especially teenagers like us, will learn and realize the consequences that we have to face when we make serious mistakes,” said Alexa.

“Bagito” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” “Juan dela Cruz,” and “Ikaw Lamang.”

“MMK TACLOBAN” TOUCHES THE HEARTS OF VIEWERS, TOPS WEEKEND TV RATINGS

The “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) episode featuring the story of honesty, hope, and survival of a prisoner in Tacloban named Jomar (played by Ejay Falcon) — who voluntarily returned to prison after helping his family when super typhoon Yolanda struck their province — was the most watched weekend TV program in the Philippines.

Based on data from Kantar Media last Saturday (November 15), “MMK” garnered a national TV rating of 30.7%, or 8 points higher than the score of GMA’s “Magpakailanman” (23%).

Aside from winning the TV ratings game, the episode also dominated Twitter as its official hashtag #MMKTacloban became one of the trending topics worldwide. Netizens took on the microblogging site to share their thoughts how they were touched by Jomar’s love for his family and his unshakeable integrity.

Capturing the hearts of Filipino viewers all over the world for the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.

KATHRYN BERNARDO'S “WANSAPANATAYM” SPECIAL WINS NATIONAL TV RATINGS, TRENDS ON TWITTER

    Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo’s continues to work her charm with kids, teenagers, and the whole family as her “Wansapanataym” special ‘Puppy Ko Si Papi’ debuted strong in national TV ratings.

According to data from Kantar Media last Sunday (November 9), the first episode of Kathryn’s “Wansapanataym” special scored a national TV rating of 26.7%, or almost 9 points higher compared to its rival program in GMA “Ismol Family” (17.9%). Aside from ratings, ‘Puppy Ko Si Papi’ also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter where the hashtag #KathrynBernardoPuppyKoSoPapi became a worldwide trending topic because of the netizen’s excitement in Kathryn’s “Wansapanataym” special.

FOREVERMORE RULES NATIONWIDE TV RATINGS, HITS ALL-TIME HIGH RATING OF 30.2%

Primetime TV’s newest darling, “Forevermore” celebrates its highest national TV rating since it premiered last October.

Based on data from Kantar Media last Tuesday (November 11), ABS-CBN’s romantic drama series starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberno was also the most-watched TV program nationwide as it garnered a national TV rating of 30.2%. The show’s Twitter-trending “Forevermore Step Up” episode was 17 points higher than its rival program on GMA, “Hiram na Alaala,” which only scored 13.2%.

ABS-CBN still the number 1 network; tops TV ratings in October

   ABS-CBN remained undisputed in national TV viewership in October as more urban and rural households tuned in to its programs, hitting an average total day audience share of 44%, or nine points higher than GMA’s 35%, based on data from Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN also preserved its stronghold in the primetime block (6PM-12MN), where it recorded an average national audience share of 49%, a strong 15-point lead over GMA’s 34%. The primetime block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

The Primetime Bida of ABS-CBN also showed its supremacy in other key territories such as Balance Luzon (areas in Luzon outside Mega Manila), where it triumphed with an average audience share of 54%, in the Visayas with 61%, and in Mindanao with 60%. GMA’s primetime block, on the other hand, garnered only 32%, 26%, and 27% respectively for the said areas.

OCTOBER 2014
TOTAL LUZON
ABS-CBN - 40% ; GMA-7 - 34% ; TV5 - 9%
*Balance Luzon (North, Central, & South Luzon)
ABS-CBN - 47% ; GMA-7 - 36% ; TV5 - 7%
*Metro Manila
ABS-CBN - 35% ; GMA-7 - 31% ; TV5 - 11%
*Suburbs (Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, & Rizal)
ABS-CBN - 33% ; GMA-7 - 33% ; TV5 - 10%
*Mega Manila (Metro Manila & Suburbs)
ABS-CBN - 33% ; GMA-7 - 32% ; TV5 - 10%

TOTAL VISAYAS
ABS-CBN - 56% ; GMA-7 - 28% ; TV5 - 5%

TOTAL MINDANAO
ABS-CBN - 53% ; GMA-7 - 27% ; TV5 - 6%

TOTAL PHILIPPINES
ABS-CBN - 44% ; GMA-7 - 35% ; TV5 - 7%


TOP 15 REGULAR PROGRAMS

1 ABS-CBN IKAW LAMANG 29.7%
2 ABS-CBN THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES SEASON 2    28.3%
 ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY 28.3%
3 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 28.2%
4 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM    27.4%
5 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 26.7%
6 ABS-CBN FOREVERMORE 26.6%
7 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 25.9%
8 ABS-CBN RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 23.6%
 ABS-CBN PURE LOVE 23.6%
 ABS-CBN MGA KWENTO NI MARC LOGAN 23.6%
9 ABS-CBN SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON 22.9%
10 ABS-CBN GOIN’ BULILIT 22.1%
11 GMA-7 KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO 20.0%
 ABS-CBN TWO WIVES 20.0%
12 GMA-7 MAGPAKAILANMAN 19.8%
13 GMA-7 MY DESTINY 19.4%
14 GMA-7 STRAWBERRY LANE 19.3%
15 GMA-7 PEPITO MANALOTO ANG TUNAY NA KWENTO 19.1%

“FOREVERMORE” IS NOW THE COUNTRY’S MOST-WATCHED TELESERYE

    ABS-CBN’s newest primetime romantic drama series, “Forevermore,” starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano is now the Philippines’ number one teleserye as proven by its national TV rating of 27.1% when it premiered on Monday (October 27).

Based on data from Kantar Media, the pilot episode of “Forevermore” ranked second to “TV Patrol” in the overall list of most-watched programs nationwide. Its national TV rating was more than double the ratings of its rival series on GMA, “Hiram na Alaala,” which only garnered 12.8%.

The premiere of the Cathy Garcia-Molina and Ted Boborol-directed series also became the hottest topic online when it captured six out of Twitter’s 10 worldwide trending topics. Topping the list was the shows’s official hashtag #ForevermoreBegins followed by ‘Enrique Gil,’ ‘Liza Soberano,’ ‘Enrique,’ ‘Liza,’ and ‘Quen.’ Direk Cathy and the line ‘Si Yves,’ meanwhile, trended on Twitter Philippines.

“Forevemore” is a unique tale about first love that blossomed between two different people — the rebellious and irresponsible unico hijo of a hotel magnate, Xander(Enrique), and the feisty and hardworking Strawberry Jam Queen of La Trinidad, Benguet, Agnes (Liza).

The newest Kapamilya primetime series is produced by Star Creatives, the same group that brought viewers the hit romantic drama series “Princess and I” and “Got To Believe.”

“THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES” SEASON 2 PREMIERE SOARS HIGH IN TV RATINGS

Viewers across urban and rural areas in the country tuned in to the return of “The Voice of the Philippines” as they watched the first batch of new hopefuls sing to try to turn the chairs of coaches Apl de Ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga.

According to data from Kantar Media, the singing-reality show’s pilot episode last Sunday (October 26) recorded a national TV rating of 28.3%, or nine points higher than its rival program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (17.2%).

Posts about the artists and the coaches also flooded on social networking site Twitter, with the official hashtag #TheVoicePHisBack topping the list of the trending topics in the Philippines and worldwide.

So far, each coach has already enlisted one artist on their respective teams. Balladeer Tammy Pavino chose coach Lea, while police officer Jannet Cadayona officially got in the competition when coach Apl turned around for her. But what really brought the house down and had the coaches losing their minds were the performances of the season’s first four-chair turner and rocker Tanya Diaz, who picked coach Bamboo, and another four-chair turner and the ‘reggae tatay of Bacolod’ Kokoi Baldo, who joined Team Sarah.

Also stealing the scene was coach Bamboo look-alike Bryan Babor, who surprised the judges with his singing voice that sounded exactly like his idol’s. Even though he didn’t make it past the blind auditions, Bryan got his wish to have a duet with coach Bamboo.

IKAW LAMANG ENDS AS MOST WATCHED TV PROGRAM

   ABS-CBN’s master drama series “Ikaw Lamang” came full circle last Friday (October 24) as its finale episode emerged as the most watched TV program in the country.

According to data from Kantar Media, the “Full Circle” episode of the series starring Coco Martin and Kim Chiu scored a national TV rating of 34.1%, or 21 points higher compared to its rival program in GMA “Hiram na Alaala” (13.1%).

Aside from the ratings game, “Ikaw Lamang” also reigned in social networking sites such as Twitter where its official hashtag #ILFullCircle became the no.1 worldwide trending topic because of the positive tweets of netizens about the heart-pounding scenes featured in the series finale.

The story of “Ikaw Lamang” concluded with Gabriel’s (Coco) last face-off with Franco (Christopher de Leon) and the happy ending with his true love, Andrea (Kim).

Under the direction of Malu Sevilla, Manny Palo, and Avel Sunpongco, the master drama series “Ikaw Lamang” is produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and “Juan dela Cruz.”

“SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON” FINALE HITS ALL-TIME HIGH NATIONAL TV RATINGS

ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime drama series “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” recently ended on a high note as the series starring Bea Alonzo and Paulo Avelino reached its all-time high national TV rating last Friday (October 10).

According to data from Kantar Media, the finale episode of Bea and Paulo’s teleserye recorded its highest national TV rating since it began in June. It scored a national TV rating of 27.3%, or 13 points higher that its rival program in GMA “Hiram na Alaala” (14%).

Aside from ratings, “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” also reigned in social networking sites such as Twitter, where the show’s official hashtag #SPAK1Self became a worldwide trending topic due to the positive tweets of netizens about the series’ last episode.

“Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” concluded with Rose finally getting the well-deserved justice for the deaths of her father Henry (Chinggoy Alonzo) and her former lawyer Emmanuelle (also portrayed by Bea). She also got the chance to start her life all over again with her husband Patrick (Paulo) and their families.

Under the direction of Trina Dayrit and Jerome Pobocan, “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” also stars Albert Martinez, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maricar Reyes, Malou Crisologo, Nikki Valdez, Francis Magundayao, and Michelle Vito, with veteran artists Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, and Susan Roces. “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and “Juan dela Cruz.”

ABS-CBN REMAINS AS MOST WATCHED TV STATION IN SEPTEMBER

More Filipino households across urban and rural homes continue to tune in to the programs of ABS-CBN, which again topped all local TV stations in September with an average total day audience share of 43%, or seven points higher than GMA’s 36%, based on data from Kantar Media.

SEPTEMBER 2014
TOTAL LUZON
ABS-CBN - 40% ; GMA-7 - 34% ; TV5 - 9%
*Balance Luzon (North, Central, & South Luzon)
ABS-CBN - 47% ; GMA-7 - 36% ; TV5 - 7%
*Metro Manila
ABS-CBN - 35% ; GMA-7 - 31% ; TV5 - 11%
*Suburbs (Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, & Rizal)
ABS-CBN - 33% ; GMA-7 - 35% ; TV5 - 10%
*Mega Manila (Metro Manila & Suburbs)
ABS-CBN - 33% ; GMA-7 - 32% ; TV5 - 10%

TOTAL VISAYAS
ABS-CBN - 56% ; GMA-7 - 28% ; TV5 - 5%

TOTAL MINDANAO
ABS-CBN - 53% ; GMA-7 - 29% ; TV5 - 6%

TOTAL PHILIPPINES
ABS-CBN - 43% ; GMA-7 - 36% ; TV5 - 7%


TOP 10 REGULAR PROGRAMS

1 ABS-CBN MAALAALA MO KAYA 29.6%
2 ABS-CBN HAWAK KAMAY 28.7%
3 ABS-CBN TV PATROL WEEKDAY 28.2%
4 ABS-CBN WANSAPANATAYM 27.7%
5 ABS-CBN IKAW LAMANG 27.5%
6 ABS-CBN HOME SWEETIE HOME 24.9%
7 ABS-CBN RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? 22.4%
8 ABS-CBN PURE LOVE 22.3%
9 ABS-CBN MGA KWENTO NI MARC LOGAN 21.3%
10 ABS-CBN GOIN’ BULILIT 21.1%