Award-winning public affairs show and multi-platform leader Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) asserts its dominance in nationwide TV ratings anew, becoming the number 1 program for the first half (H1) of 2024.
Based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement data from January to June 2024, the public affairs show hosted by multi-awarded journalist Jessica Soho bested all other TV programs, securing the top spot in Total Philippines (combined Urban and Rural) with a combined GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits people rating of 14.6 percent. KMJS (GMA) also led the individual program ratings per channel, with a people rating of 13.2 percent.
KMJS remains as the highest-rated program in Urban Philippines, with a combined GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits people rating of 16.1 percent. On individual program ratings per channel, KMJS (GMA) also claimed the top spot, with a people rating of 14.5 percent.
As the second half of 2024 unfolds, viewers continue to keep KMJS their Sunday night viewing habit. The program remained to be the highest-rated TV show in the Philippines for 2024 based on Nielsen’s people ratings data as of July 15. Further, the July 7 episode of the program garnered an impressive rating of 18 percent (combined GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits), which is its highest-rating episode in Urban Philippines so far this 2024. The episode featured stories on a Bohol cave rescue, skin-based culinary dishes, floating shabu in Ilocos, the profile of the suspended Bamban Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and a DNA test revealing paternity doubts in Iligan.
Soho expressed her gratitude to the viewers of her show: “Thank you again to our viewers and followers for our high TV ratings and social media metrics. Maraming salamat po sa patuloy niyong pagsubaybay at pagtitiwala lalo na po sa ika-20th anniversary ng KMJS.”
She added, “We will strive even harder to be worthy of your trust through our stories. Stories that tell us who we are as a people and also enlighten, inspire, give hope and help to those in need.”
Stories that inspire on-air and online
During the first quarter of the year, KMJS proactively produced investigative reports that inspired viewers and changed lives. Throughout the second quarter, the program continued to share purposeful stories that piqued the interest of viewers, both on TV and online.
In April, Soho visited the historic Homonhon island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar to investigate large-scale mining in the area. Following this special report, KMJS produced a comprehensive piece on the devastating impact of a reclamation project in Navotas, focusing on the communities affected, including the livelihood loss of mussel farmers. The program likewise explored the effects of climate change on the residents of the sinking Tubigon Island in Bohol.
In the second quarter, KMJS demonstrated outstanding social media performance, accumulating a total of 525.9 million views across popular platforms.
KMJS has also garnered recognition from several prestigious local award-giving bodies, highlighting its excellence in broadcasting and public service.
In April, KMJS was honored as the Best Magazine Program at the 13th Northwest Samar State University Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and TV. Soho also received the accolade for Best Host.
In May, KMJS took home the Best Public Service Program at the 2024 Gandingan Awards by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society.
In June, the program won Best Infotainment Show at the Golden Laurel Awards of the Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas. Soho was additionally recognized with the JPL Lifetime Achievement Award for her significant contributions to the broadcast industry.
KMJS was also named the Most Popular TV Program (under News and Public Affairs) at the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards.
As it continues to touch lives through credible and unbiased broadcasting and storytelling, viewers here and abroad unceasingly show their support for KMJS.
Catch KMJS every Sunday night on GMA, GTV, and Pinoy Hits channels. Viewers can also watch the livestream via KMJS’ Facebook Page and GMA Public Affairs’ YouTube channel. Global Pinoys can catch it via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.
