Author: Bernardo

As she ventures outside her former home network ABS-CBN, Maja Salvador continues to receive big projects from the GMA Network and TV5. The former Kapamilya actress is currently thriving in her career as a freelance artist. On October 2, she was officially welcomed to the GMA Network noontime show Eat Bulaga as the segment host for Maximum Sayawan. Viewers were also happy to see the actress-singer-dancer. https://twitter.com/TessJungco/status/1444228369885839366?s=20 https://twitter.com/AromaMontesilva/status/1444164012011241473?s=20 https://twitter.com/ericasgmesina/status/1444165491702915075?s=20 https://twitter.com/EmpressKxxx/status/1444163311709274120?s=20 https://twitter.com/ceejayader/status/1444139985360150529?s=20 https://twitter.com/ceejayader/status/1444172375252107272?s=20 https://twitter.com/ceejayader/status/1444168290541076484?s=20 Netizens also commend Eat Bulaga for giving Salvador the ‘grand welcome’ she truly deserves. https://twitter.com/SportsPH21/status/1444170853114019847?s=20 https://twitter.com/complantryboi/status/1444307785806594049?s=20 Her debut appearance on Eat Bulaga also became a trending topic online.…

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GMA Network’s Legal Wives remains the most-watched drama series nationwide, while FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano continues to be the number 1 Kapamilya program. In the rating chart released by AGB Nielsen, Legal Wives ranks second while FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano ranks third or fourth sometimes, overall. On September 27, Legal Wives earned a 14.0% rating, while FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano earned a 10.8% rating, ranking third. Legal Wives maintained a 14.0% rating while FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano climbed to an 11.3% rating, still ranking third, on September 28. In terms of online views, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano earned around 800k to 1.2M views, while Legal…

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GMA Network’s 24 Oras and Legal Wives continue to lead in the nationwide rating chart, based on AGB NUTAM data from September 27 to September 30.  24 Oras remained the most-watched TV program, while the TV series Legal Wives sustained its status as the number one series nationwide on the dates mentioned. GMA Network’s news program 24 Oras ranks first in the rating chart of AGB Nielsen, beating other programs from different networks. On September 27, 24 Oras earned a 16.9% rating, then a 16.3% rating on September 28. Both on the 29th and 30th–it had a 16.4% rating. Ranking second in the same…

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Netizens pitched Migs Bustos as Kim Atienza’s replacement on TV Patrol. Recently, Atienza’s announcement on his transfer to GMA Network shocked the industry. He was with ABS-CBN for 17 years. Rumors of Migs Bustos to replace Atienza as the next weather reporter of TV Patrol have circulated. With this, netizens expressed their excitement about the possibility of Bustos joining the TV Patrol. https://twitter.com/juniorreynaldo/status/1443487499377020928?s=20 Though most netizens got saddened by Atienza’s exit, netizens got excited in the prospect of seeing a fresher face in the person of Bustos. Considering Bustos’s pleasing appearance and news presenting skills, many netizens wish to see…

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To Have and To Hold’  fell short in maintaining the ratings of Endless Love, the show that preceded the newest Kapuso series. It premiered on September 27 as part of the Network’s Telebabad line-up, taking over the 8:50 pm timeslot. Its pilot episode managed to land on the fourth spot of the rating chart released by AGB Nielsen with a 9.5% rating. Despite its considerably high ratings, it was not able to sustain the ratings of its previous show, the rerun of the 2010 GMA Network series Endless Love, which starred the celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. Endless Love’s…

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On the contrary to a previous report, Noli De Castro did not yet receive the go signal of ABS-CBN to run for public office this 2022. Recently, there were speculations that the seasoned news anchor had bid farewell to his Kapamilya bosses as he plans to run for Senate this upcoming 2022 elections. Accordingly, de Castro is ready to return to politics, and everything needed for his candidacy is set. He will run for Senator under the banner of Presidential candidate Isko Moreno and Vice Presidential candidate Doc Willie Ong. However, a source has revealed that it is not true…

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Despite his shocking decision of shifting to GMA network, ABS-CBN still gives Kim Atienza a dignified farewell. October 1 marks the last day of Kim Atienza on TV Patrol. ABS-CBN officially bids farewell to the seasoned broadcaster journalist. Atienza is ready to move to GMA network that offered him several programs in exchange for his decision to leave the Kapamilya network. He is expected to be part of three Kapuso shows; an entertainment trivia show before 24 Oras; Mars Pa More; and substitute for Mang Tani for 24 Oras weather reports. As he moves to GMA Network, Atienza got flooded with support and…

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Kim Atienza, one of the highly-acclaimed broadcasters of ABS-CBN, is rumored to shift to GMA Network. On September 29, GMA Network teased that ‘Kuya’ is coming to the network. Kim Atienza is popularly known as ‘Kuya Kim’ in ABS-CBN. He was also spotted entering the GMA compound on the same day. On Instagram, he also posted a photo of him hugging his fellow TV Patrol anchors with the caption, “No words”. This is the confirmation that he is indeed leaving ABS-CBN for the GMA Network. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) His…

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GMA Network noontime show ‘Eat Bulaga’ hints about a new member, will it be Maja Salvador? ‘Eat Bulaga’ recently teased about its newest segment, ‘Maximum Sayawan’. It can be noticed that the initials of the segment title are the same as Maja Salvador’s — M and S. On September 25, the show’s hosts Ryan Agoncillo and Jose Manalo, also dropped hints about the artist that will join them in the show. “Isa sa pinakamahusay na aktres at isa sa pinakamahusay sa sayawan sa industriya ngayon,” Ryan said. “Ibig sabihin mapapahanga ka, mapapanganga ka rin sa galing!,” Jose said. “Mababaliw kayong…

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The issue regarding Janella Salvador and Julia Barretto’s broken friendship has recently been revived.  It can be recalled that in January 2020, Julia unfollowed Janella and ex-boyfriend Joshua Garcia for an undetermined reason.  Janella and Joshua worked together in the Kapamilya series ‘The Killer Bride’ from August 2019 to January 2020. During the entire series, Joshua and Janella developed a strong friendship. Janella even labeled Joshua as her best loveteam ever. Eventually, Julia followed the two again.  Fans already disregarded this issue when Janella guested in the vlog of the celebrity twins Joj and Jai. In the “Drink or Spill…

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GMA Network’s newest series, Stories from the Heart consistently earned good ratings on its pilot week. The romance-drama anthology premiered on September 13 with its first offering Loving Miss Bridgette, starring Beauty Gonzalez and Kelvin Miranda. In its first week, the show earned consistent ratings of more than 6.0%. On September 13, the show earned a 6.1% rating. In terms of online views, it has 400k to 950k views on YouTube. The show maintained a 6.1% rating on September 14. YouTube views are 300k to 800k. On September 15, the show’s rating rose to 6.9%, and online views of 380k to 500k on…

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Kapamilya series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and Huwag Kang Mangamba remained as part of the ratings chart of AGB Nielsen for the most-watched programs nationwide. On September 23, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano earned an 11.4% rating, ranking 4th in the chart. The longest-running series also remains the most-watched Kapamilya program. Following FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is another Kapamilya program, Huwag Kang Mangamba which earned a 6.6% rating. In terms of online views, the September 23 episode of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has 750k to 1 million views on YouTube, while Huwag Kang Mangamba has 250k to 320k views. Following ABS-CBN’s non-renewal of its franchise, Kapamilya shows struggled to…

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Based on the AGB Nielsen rating chart–the Kapuso series, Legal Wives continues to be the most-watched TV show nationwide. Legal Wives consistently placed second in the rating chart, following the GMA News program 24 Oras. Though second overall, it remains the highest-rated TV series in the country. On September 20, it earned a 15.1% rating. The following day it fell a little short in maintaining its rating as it dropped to 14.9%. On September 22, its ratings increased to 15.3% and again dropped a bit to 14.9% the next day. Endless Love, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Stories from the Heart: Loving…

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On September 21, ABS-CBN executives conducted a virtual celebration to congratulate Kapamilya artist John Arcilla. Arcilla was recently awarded Volpi Cup for Best Actor award during the 78th Venice International Film Festival for On The Job: The Missing 8. With this, ABS-CBN executives expressed their sincerest congratulations to the actor and commended him for this international recognition. According to the bigwigs, Arcilla did not only bring honor to ABS-CBN, but to the entire nation, too. “I just want you to know that you don’t only bring pride and glory to ABS and Star Magic but also to the entire film…

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Raffy Tulfo is leaving his three TV programs since he will be running for the upcoming 2022 election.  According to Cabinet Files source, Tulfo is currently looking for ways to continue the airing of his programs even without him.  Since he will run for the 2022 election in May, Tulfo needs to take a hiatus from the TV during the campaign period.  It is stated in the Omnibus Code of the Philippines that no candidate should appear on television if he [or she] filed a certificate of candidacy (COC) from October 1 to 8, 2021.  An insider of PEP has…

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Jonas, also known as Kimberly Mandrigal passed away on September 19 at the age of 56. His showbiz friends expressed grief over the demise of the ABS-CBN staff member. https://twitter.com/KpmlyUNIVERSE/status/1439744438356512768?s=20 It’s Showtime hosts Vice Ganda and Jugs Jugueta grieved over the death of Mandrigal. Vice pointed out the importance of appreciating life and living life to the fullest. https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/1439531275048538118?s=20 Jugs remembered Jonas as a good friend and wished for his eternal rest. https://twitter.com/jugsjugsjugs/status/1439584828073005056 Comedian Atak also mourned over the passing of Jonas, whom he had known even before the establishment of It’s Showtime. @dabtecp also shared that in person, Jonas can…

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