The online concurrent viewership battle between GMA Network’s “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” and ABS-CBN’s “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” draws significant attention ahead of official TV ratings, which will ultimately determine which show has captured the broader viewing public.
The highly anticipated fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, which premiered on June 16, 2025, has made a significant leap in online concurrent viewership compared to its predecessor program, marking a notable improvement in digital audience engagement for GMA Network. However, it still falls short of rival ABS-CBN’s FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, which has dominated primetime ratings and online viewership for three consecutive years.
Online concurrent viewership comparison
Compared to its predecessor, Lolong, Sang'gre achieved a dramatic surge, attracting nearly sevenfold more online live concurrent viewers in the 8:00 PM slot. #Sanggre #SanggreWorldPremiere #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre
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Sang’gre was livestreamed simultaneously on two YouTube feeds—Kapuso Stream on GMA Network’s main channel and the dedicated Encantadia Chronicles YouTube channel—garnering a combined peak of about 260,000 concurrent viewers. On Facebook, the series peaked at 66,000 concurrent viewers, bringing its total to approximately 330,000 live viewers online during its premiere night. This is a remarkable increase from the usual 40,000-50,000 peak concurrent viewers of of the previous program, Lolong, showcasing Sang’gre’s strong digital traction.
In contrast, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, starring Coco Martin, achieved a peak concurrent viewership of 570,000 across platforms during the same timeframe, maintaining its status as the unrivaled leader in both TV ratings and online viewership since its 2023 launch. The show’s consistent primetime dominance is underscored by its nearly double national TV ratings compared to competitors and over 100 million combined YouTube views in May alone.
Minute-by-minute online viewership during premiere
| Time | Batang Quiapo (combined YouTube & Facebook) | Sang’gre (combined YouTube & Facebook) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 361,000 | 181,000 |
| 8:05 | 383,000 | 236,000 |
| 8:10 | 457,000 | 290,000 |
| 8:15 | 469,000 | 316,000 |
| 8:20 | 497,000 | 289,000 |
| 8:25 | 492,000 | 276,000 |
| 8:30 | 535,000 | 264,000 |
| 8:35 | 500,000 | 304,000 |
| 8:40 | 544,000 | 274,000 |
| 8:45 | 571,000 | 307,000 |
| 8:50* | 380,000 (Incognito) | 273,000 |
*FPJ’s Batang Quiapo ended earlier; Sang’gre continued.
Context and significance
The 2016 iteration of Encantadia famously challenged the then top-rated FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, even scoring stunning victories in the ratings battle. Now, with Sang’gre, GMA Network attempts a comeback against Coco Martin’s Batang Quiapo, which has maintained a stronghold on primetime TV ratings for three straight years. While TV ratings will ultimately determine which show captures the broader viewing public, online concurrent viewership serves as a reliable early indicator of audience interest and engagement.
Sang’gre‘s leap from tens of thousands to over 300,000 concurrent viewers online signals a robust digital following and growing anticipation for the fantasy saga’s new chapter. Though it has yet to surpass Batang Quiapo’s massive online audience, the improvement is formidable and sets a promising tone for the series’ performance across platforms.
Beyond Concurrent Viewership:
On X, Sang’gre performed impressively, topping local trends with #SanggreWorldPremiere shooting up to no.1 among most talked-about topics, depicting the impact of the highly-anticipated premiere to online discussions among netizens.
As the battle for viewers continues, Sang’gre‘s strong online debut underscores its potential to reclaim some of the fantasy franchise’s former glory, while Batang Quiapo‘s dominance remains a benchmark for success in the Philippine TV landscape.
The forthcoming TV ratings will provide the definitive verdict on which program has truly captured the hearts of Filipino audiences.
