Author: Ron Mia

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…

Kapuso and Kapamilya netizens were united in challenging Movies and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to also summon its Chairperson Lala Sotto’s parents after their alleged misconduct in the show “E.A.T.” following the agency’s summoning of “It’s Showtime” over Vice Ganda and Ion Perez’s alleged indecent act. During the recent National Dabarkads Day celebration on ‘E.A.T.,’ on Saturday, July 29, Tito Sotto affectionately showered his wife Helen Gamboa with kisses, prompting netizens to compare it to Vice and Ion’s icing eating moment on It’s Showtime since it was also aired on national TV. In a tweet together with the…

Kapamilya young stars KD Estrada and Alexa Ilcad, collectively known as the KDLex loveteam, expressed their strong disapproval of a statement made by Pie Channel jock Karina Bautista. In separate tweets on Sunday, July 30, Estrada and Ilacad posted brief messages that clearly conveyed their disappointment in Bautista’s remark during their guesting on Pie Channel’s ‘Sino ang manok mo.’ Estrada shared a screenshot of the Spotify song ‘Di Na Babalik’ and tweeted, “hindi na talaga dyan hahahaha,” which could be interpreted as a comment about not returning to the Pie Channel program. https://twitter.com/kdestrada_/status/1685663470346473472 Ilcad, on the other hand, tweeted, “not…

On Monday, July 24, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa. Much like his previous SONA, Marcos Jr. once again portrayed a rosy picture of the Philippines, emphasizing the nation’s growing economy and the apparent easing of inflation. However, not everyone shared the same sentiment, as numerous netizens and social media personalities expressed their skepticism and criticism, labeling Marcos Jr.’s speech as a “fairy tale.” In her tweet, TV5 radio broadcaster DJ Chacha remarked “Ikot ikot lang mga bhie,” attaching a screenshot explaining how food prices may appear low at…

Veteran actress and long-time Marcos loyalist, Elizabeth Oropesa, recently revealed that she no longer considers herself a supporter of the Marcos family. This decision came after she faced intense criticism and backlash from fellow Marcos loyalists on social media. In an emotional open letter shared on her Facebook page on Wednesday, July 26,  “La Oro,” expressed her disappointment with someone she referred to as “Sir” (presumably President Marcos Jr). The online bashing from other Marcos supporters prompted her to voice her feelings and call out those who attacked her, labeling them as cowards. “Dear Sir, Kinatay na ang pagkatao ko…

As the longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga!, approaches its 44th anniversary on July 29, one of its original hosts, Joey de Leon, is teasing their celebration on their new home on TV5. On July 29, Wednesday, de Leon tweeted about having a “National Dabarkads Day” to commemorate their 44th anniversary on television. He hinted at their upcoming festivities. “It’s National Dabarkads Day on July 29! 14344!” https://twitter.com/AngPoetNyo/status/1684080635378561024 In a subsequent tweet, Joey shared a photo of himself, Tito, and Vic wearing shirts printed with “44,” standing behind a cake that also displayed “14344.” He captioned it with, “You cannot complete and…

Actor-politician Sen. Robin Padilla faced severe backlash from numerous netizens for his refusal to acknowledge criticisms regarding his hand gesture during the singing of the national anthem at President Marcos Jr.’s 2023 State of the Nation Address. In response to the criticism, Padilla issued a fresh threat, declaring that he would “rather resign” from his position as a senator than be dictated on how he practices his faith. He claimed that his hand gesture during the national anthem was a Muslim gesture called “Kalima La Illaha Ilalah.” Some netizens, like @henryFrancisBE1 and @IamCharotism, meanwhile , shared insights about “Kalima La…

GMA Network’s popular afternoon drama series, ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (AKNP),’ achieved another milestone by recording its highest TV ratings to date. Based on the preliminary overnight data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, AKNP garnered an impressive rating of 13.3 percent on its Wednesday, July 26 episode, surpassing its previous all-time high of 12.4 percent on June 28. GMA Drama expressed gratitude to its loyal Kapuso viewers for their unwavering support, which contributed to the show’s latest record-setting accomplishment. “#AbotKamayNaPangarap achieved its HIGHEST TV RATING so far, a whopping 13.3% on its July 26 episode!  Lubos po ang aming…