Author: Ron Mia

The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to dismiss ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation’s counterclaim case against its former TV host, Willie Revillame, with the allegation of breach of contract. In the 22-page decision penned by Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh and released on Tuesday, August 15, the SC’s Third Division ruled in favor of Revillame, taking notice of its prior judgment from the First Division, which had found ABS-CBN guilty of “forum shopping.” Forum shopping pertains to initiating two or more legal actions in distinct courts, seeking rulings on the same or related matters, with the intention of enhancing the likelihood of…

Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime emerged as the viewers top choice among lunchtime programs in the country. According to the latest Kantar Media survey covering both the urban and rural areas, ‘It’s Showtime’ bested competitors E.A.T and Eat Bulaga!. A tweet shared by @kowalerts on Sunday, August 13, disclosed the July 2023 monthly average ratings: ‘It’s Showtime’ achieved an impressive 7 percent, followed by ‘Eat Bulaga’s’ 6.3 percent, and TVJ’s E.A.T with a total nationwide rating of 5.6 percent. https://twitter.com/kowalerts/status/1690643000106594306 Kantar’s results mirror those of Nielsen’s PHIMTAM (Urban + Rural) survey, which also showed ‘It’s Showtime’ leading ahead of its…

While online streaming platforms and video-on-demand services have captured viewers’ attention, the latest ratings data indicate that traditional television is far from obsolete. The most recent ratings report from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey reveals a rising trend in ratings for both primetime and afternoon shows, suggesting a renewed interest in television programming. On Monday, August 7, the Kapamilya action-drama teleserye ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ achieved a remarkable rating of 14.9 percent, its highest since its premiere in February. This rating also represents the highest for an entertainment primetime series since February 10, when ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ registered a rating…

‘Magandang Dilag’, the popular Kapuso afternoon drama, continues to maintain impressive ratings comparable to its primetime counterparts. According to the latest preliminary overnight rating data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, shared by @GMADrama on Twitter, the episode aired on Thursday, August 10, garnered a remarkable 12.3 percent rating. This surpasses its rival, ‘Pira-pirasong Paraiso’, which only managed to score 1.5 percent. https://twitter.com/GMADrama/status/1689866359344111617 Throughout the week, ‘Magandang Dilag”s ratings fluctuated, resembling a roller coaster ride with ups and downs. It began the week on Monday, August 7, with a solid rating of 12.6 percent, a substantial 11.1 percent higher than…

‘E.A.T.’, a production by TV5 and TVJ, continues to dominate the ratings chart, outperforming its competitors. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings, ‘E.A.T.’ maintains its strong position in the noontime block, surpassing both ‘It’s Showtime’ and Eat Bulaga! On Monday, August 7, ‘E.A.T.’ achieved a rating of 4.9 percent, securing the 13th spot on the rating chart. Eat Bulaga! followed in the 14th position with 3.8 percent, while ‘It’s Showtime’ posted a 3.5 percent rating in the 16th spot. Although there was a slight drop on Tuesday, with ‘E.A.T.’ recording 4.5 percent, it maintained its rank at number…

GMA Network’s primetime murder-mystery series, ‘Royal Blood,’ has reached a significant milestone, achieving its highest-ever TV ratings. According to the latest preliminary overnight data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the episode of ‘Royal Blood’ that aired on August 10 secured an impressive rating of 12.1 percent, surpassing its previous record of 11.6 percent achieved on July 20. GMA Drama quickly shared the exciting news on Twitter, expressing gratitude to their dedicated Kapuso viewers who played a crucial role in helping ‘Royal Blood’ achieve this new milestone. “OMG! We reached 12.1 % TV Rating last night, Royalistas! Bagong record na…

The Kapamilya action-drama teleserye, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ), continues its reign at the top of the ratings chart with a remarkable surge in TV ratings. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, FPJBQ achieved a remarkable milestone on Monday, August 7, securing its new all-time high TV rating of 14.9 percent. This new record surpasses its previous high of 14.0 percent, achieved on April 12. Notably, the Coco Martin-led teleserye reclaimed the top spot on the ratings chart in just one day. On Thursday, August 3, FPJBQ shared the leading position with the Kapuso primetime newscast, 24 Oras, both…

The Kapuso flagship primetime newscast, ’24 Oras,’ continues to dominate the ratings chart, maintaining its position at the top. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, ’24 Oras’ has solidified its lead in the ratings game with renewed vigor, outperforming other programs. On Monday, July 31, ’24 Oras’ experienced a remarkable surge, achieving a TV rating of 17.1 percent, its highest since May 25, 2023, when it scored 17.2 percent. Previously, the show’s ratings hovered around 13 to 15 percent. However, on the following day, Tuesday, August 1, ’24 Oras’ saw a slight drop of 2.5 percent, settling at…

Former Star Hunt Academy trainee, RJ Perkins, appears to be fed up with the criticism from BGYO fans after he made a shocking revelation on his social media account. In a tweet posted on Saturday, August 5, Perkins singled out some BGYO members who allegedly mistreated him during his time at Star Hunt Academy. In a lengthy tirade, he recounted being called the weakest link by Mikki and exposed Mikki’s laziness and inappropriate behavior towards female friends. “Bullying, I’ll clarify it, that it’s true…..Ikaw Mikki you really can’t shut that mouth of yours? right before training kung makasalita ka “okaw…

Kapamilya noontime show ‘It’s Showtime,’ has emerged as the top-rated program in the nationwide urban and rural ratings game, as reported by Nielsen’s PHINTAM (Philippines National Television Audience Measurement) ratings metrics. On its July 29 Saturday episode, ‘It’s Showtime’ achieved a remarkable rating percentage of 4.2 percent, surpassing its competitors ‘E.A.T.’ and ‘Eat Bulaga,’ which garnered 3.9 percent each. The PHINTAM ratings clearly indicate ‘It’s Showtime’s’ popularity, being 0.3 percent ahead of its closest rivals. https://twitter.com/GMAAltPlayGrnd/status/1686040746963644416 Kantar Media’s TV ratings report also aligned with Nielsen’s PHINTAM results, further affirming ‘It’s Showtime’s’ dominance over its competitors, ‘E.A.T.’ and ‘Eat Bulaga! ‘…

GMA Network’s highly popular afternoon drama series, ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (AKNP),’ continues to gain momentum, posing a significant threat to primetime programs on the ratings leaderboard. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings, AKNP maintains its strong ratings, steadily closing the gap with its primetime counterparts. On Monday, July 31, AKNP secured a rating of 12.6 percent, securing the 4th spot on the leaderboard, just 0.8 percent behind the 3rd-ranked program, ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,’ which obtained a rating of 13.4 percent. The following day, Tuesday, August 1, AKNP experienced a slight dip of 0.3 percent, achieving a rating…

The Kapuso afternoon drama ‘Magandang Dilag (MD)’ has surged ahead in the daytime ratings race, claiming the top spot. Starring Herlene Budol, the drama series has surpassed the longtime leader, ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (AKNP),’ becoming the new leader in daytime programming. According to the latest preliminary overnight rating data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, ‘Magandang Dilag’ achieved a remarkable rating of 13.2 percent during its Thursday, August 3 episode, setting a new all-time high after its previous peak of 11.7 percent on July 28. ‘Magandang Dilag’s’ latest rating has propelled it ahead of its former leader, AKNP, which…

Following the recent decision of the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to summon ‘It’s Showtime’ over an icing-eating moment involving hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez, numerous netizens expressed their fresh calls for the abolition of the regulatory body. On Monday, July 31, MTRCB issued a notice of hearing for the producers of ‘It’s Showtime,’ alleging the airing of “indecent acts” on the July 25 episode. Netizens criticized MTRCB’s move, stating that it reflects double standards and bias, particularly because the chairperson, Lala Sotto, is the daughter of Tito Sotto, a host of a rival program called…

The Kapuso afternoon drama ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (AKNP)’ continues its impressive streak, achieving yet another milestone in its 11-month run. Not only has it been dominating the weekday daytime rankings, but it has also now conquered the weekend rating race, securing the top spot on the Saturday rating chart according to Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. On July 29, AKNP reached its highest rating to date, a remarkable 13.9 percent, securing its first-ever position at number 1 on the Saturday rating board. Previously, AKNP was often found in the number 3 or number 2 spot on the chart. Following closely…

The Kapuso afternoon block achieves a remarkable triumph as three of its popular drama series deliver consecutive record-breaking episodes. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the GMA network’s afternoon dramas ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (AKNP),’ ‘Magandang Dilag,’ and ‘The Seed of Love’ have all reached new milestones by achieving their highest-ever individual ratings. On Saturday, July 29, AKNP achieved an outstanding TV rating of 13.9 percent, surpassing its previous record of 13.3 percent on July 26. The show effortlessly outperformed its rival program, ‘Pira-pirasong Paraiso,’ which only scored 2.2 percent. GMA Drama promptly shared the exciting news on…

TVJ (Tito, Vic, and Joey) continues to hold a strong following among Filipino viewers, as evidenced by E.A.T’s success in the rating race during the celebration of its 44th anniversary. According to preliminary overnight data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, TV5’s E.A.T emerged victorious, surpassing its rivals in ratings. E.A.T achieved an impressive rating of 5.6 percent, outperforming Eat Bulaga from TAPE Inc., which scored 4.6 percent, and It’s Showtime, which posted a rating of 3.4 percent. Acknowledging this achievement, TV5 expressed their gratitude to the Dabarkads (the show’s loyal fans) for their unwavering support, particularly in celebrating E.A.T’s…