Author: Ron Mia
A frustrated journalist who finds the realization of that dream through blogging. Writes about politics, entertainment, sports and personal stuffs. The writer behind the blog site NiteWriter.
GMA Network has unveiled two new shows last week, the primetime drama series ‘Beauty Empire’ and popular Chinese drama ‘Hidden Love’, how did they perform in TV ratings? On Monday, July 7, ‘Beauty Empire’ debuted on GMA Primetime, and according to the latest ratings report from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the series scored an early win against rival ‘Sins of the Father (SOTF)’. On its pilot episode, ‘Beauty Empire’ registered a rating of 4.7 percent, outpacing its rival SOTF by 1.3 percent which earned a rating of 3.4 percent. This debut figure also matched the finale week average of…
Kapamilya programs remain the driving force behind TV5’s ratings performance, with ABS-CBN-produced shows consistently dominating the network’s primetime and overall rankings. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings for the week of June 30 to July 4, ABS-CBN content continues to be the biggest contributor to TV5’s viewership success. Leading the charge is “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ),” which maintained its stronghold as the number one program in the country. On Monday, June 30, the Coco Martin-led action-drama posted a commanding 14.2% rating. Following closely is ‘Incognito’, another Kapamilya-produced series, which delivered a solid 8.6% rating, placing fourth overall. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s newest…
Kapamilya noontime favorite “It’s Showtime” continues to assert its dominance in the noontime ratings race, consistently outshining its closest rival, ‘E.A.T. Bulaga,’ based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings for the week of June 30 to July 5, 2025. The week opened strong for “It’s Showtime” on Monday, June 30, as it posted a solid 5.0% rating, securing the 10th spot on the overall leaderboard. In contrast, E.A.T. Bulaga lagged behind with a 3.3% rating, landing at number 14. The Kapamilya noontime show slightly improved the next day, July 1, climbing to 5.1% and maintaining its 10th-place position. Meanwhile, E.A.T. Bulaga slipped to 3.2%, widening the gap between…
Kapuso’s primetime action-drama ‘Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR)’ scored a fresh double victory over its Kapamilya rival, the action-thriller ‘Incognito,’ during the ratings battle for the week of June 30 to July 4, 2025. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, SDFR managed to edge out Incognito twice within the week, signaling a potential shift in the primetime viewing. The first win came midweek, on Wednesday, July 2, when SDFR posted a rating of 8.5%, narrowly beating “Incognito’s” 8.2%. This placed SDFR at number 4 on the overall ratings chart, while ‘Incognito’ settled for fifth. The momentum continued on Friday,…
‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ remains unbeatable on top of the ratings chart, ‘Family Feud’ rules the daytime programming block
Kapamilya’s long-running primetime action-drama “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ)” continues to assert its dominance as the number one television program in the country, while GMA Network’s ‘Family Feud’ remains the undisputed leader in the daytime block. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, both shows consistently performed well throughout the week, each securing strong positions in their respective time slots. On Monday, June 30, FPJBQ kicked off the week with a solid 14.2% rating, sharing the top spot on the overall ratings chart with GMA’s flagship newscast 24 Oras. Meanwhile, ‘Family Feud’ landed in fifth place overall with an 8.3% rating, continuing its stronghold…
GMA Network’s newest celebrity dance competition, Stars On The Floor (SOTF), made a spectacular entrance last weekend, capturing both strong viewership and online buzz. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings, the Kapuso dance show debuted with an impressive numbers. Its pilot episode, which aired on Saturday, June 28, garnered a solid 7.8% rating, making it the second most-watched Saturday program nationwide. In contrast, its direct competitor Idol Kids PH on ABS-CBN debuted with a 4.8% rating, placing 8th overall. Beyond the ratings, Stars On The Floor also lit up social media. Netizens flooded Twitter with praise for the show’s world-class production, vibrant performances, and star-studded cast.…
GMA Network’s latest afternoon prime drama, ‘Akusada,’ headlined by Andrea Torres, had a modest debut in the ratings game. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, ‘Akusada’ premiered on Monday, June 30, with a 5.3% rating. This figure falls short compared to its predecessor ‘Binibining Marikit,’ which opened with 6.2% on February 10, 0.9 percentage points higher. It wasn’t just ‘Akusada’ that struggled that day. Fellow Kapuso afternoon drama ‘My Mommy Dearest’ also posted a relatively low rating of 5.8%, suggesting a generally quiet day for afternoon viewership. On its second day, Tuesday, July 1, ‘Akusada’ dipped slightly to 5.2%, making it the lowest-rated Kapuso afternoon…
On Monday, June 23, GMA Network introduced its newest afternoon drama, ‘My Father’s Wife (MFW),’ to its Afternoon Prime lineup. Headlined by Gabby Concepcion and Kylie Padilla, alongside Kazel Kinouchi and Jak Roberto, the series however, received a somewhat lukewarm reception in terms of viewership during its debut. According to the NUTAM People’s survey, ‘My Father’s Wife’ premiered with a rating of 5.7 percent, falling short compared to its predecessor ‘Prinsesa ng City Jail (PNCJ),’ which opened with 7.2 percent, a 1.5 percentage point difference. Even PNCJ’s finale on June 21 outperformed MFW’s pilot, scoring 7.0 percent, still 1.3 points…
GMA Network officially unveiled its newest primetime action-drama ‘Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR),’ top-billed by real-life couple Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado, and the show wasted no time making its mark. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings, SDFR kicked off strong, leading its timeslot against Kapamilya rival ‘Incognito.’ The series debuted on Monday, June 23, with an 8.2 percent rating (including 1.1 percent from delayed telecast), pulling ahead of Incognito which scored 7.6 percent. It’s worth noting that SDFR also surpassed the pilot rating of its predecessor ‘Mga Batang Riles,’ which only managed 7.6 percent during its debut in…
‘Family Feud’, ‘Mommy Dearest’, ‘Prinsesa Ng City Jail’ leads daytime rankings, ‘It’s Showtime’ maintains noontime leadership
GMA Network continues to dominate the daytime programming landscape, with its popular shows maintaining strong ratings across various time slots. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the network’s hit shows ‘Family Feud,’ ‘Mommy Dearest,’ and ‘Prinsesa ng City Jail (PNCJ)’ have remained at the forefront of daytime and afternoon television. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime,” which also airs via GMA Network, continues to lead the noontime ratings battle, consistently outperforming its competitors. On Monday, June 16, Prinsesa ng City Jail emerged as the leader in the afternoon time slot, securing a rating of 7.7%, which placed it 6th overall.…
‘Sang’gre’ pilot rules ratings leaderboard, ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ quickly regains lead on the following day
GMA Network’s latest entry in the Encantadia universe, “Sang’gre,” made a powerful debut in the ratings race, dethroning the long-time leader “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ)” on its premiere night. According to the latest rating reports from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, “Sang’gre” kicks-off strong on its first day of airing, zooming to the number one position on the ratings chart, dislodging consistent number one, FPJBQ. On Monday, June 16, GMA Network premiered the latest installment on its Encantadia saga, “Sang’gre” with a rating of 13.7 percent, overtaking FPJBQ by a 0.8 ratings margin at 12.9 percent. This marked the first…
‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ bows to election coverage, reclaims leadership on the following days
Hit Kapamilya action-drama teleserye ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ)’ experienced a dip in viewership during election day as Filipino audiences turned their attention to news and special coverage programs. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings report, FPJBQ posted lower numbers during the midterm electionson Monday, May 12, as competing news programs dominated viewership. FPJBQ registered an 8.6 percent rating, 4.3 percentage points behind ’24 Oras,’ which scored 12.9 percent. GMA Network’s pre-primetime election special Eleksyon 2025 also performed strongly, landing just slightly behind FPJBQ at 8.2 percent. However, the following day, Tuesday, May 13, saw a swift rebound for…
‘It’s Showtime’ maintains noontime dominance, ‘Family Feud’ still un-oppose in pre-primetime
ABS-CBN’s noontime variety show “It’s Showtime” and GMA Network’s family game show ‘Family Feud’ continue to dominate their respective programming blocks. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, both “It’s Showtime” and ‘Family Feud’ maintained strong leads in the noontime and pre-primetime slots, respectively. On Monday, May 12, “It’s Showtime” registered a 4.6% rating—nearly double that of its rival ‘EAT…Bulaga,’ which scored 2.4%. The following day, Tuesday, May 13, “It’s Showtime” extended its lead with a higher 5.7% rating, outperforming “EAT…Bulaga’s” 3.6%. Meanwhile, ‘Family Feud’—which was preempted on Monday for election coverage—returned with a commanding 7.8% rating, far ahead…
GMA Network’s news programs topped the ratings charts during the 2025 midterm elections, according to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey. Flagship newscast ’24 Oras’ and GMA’s special election coverage ‘Eleksyon 2025’ led their respective primetime slots, reaffirming the network’s stronghold on news programming. On election day, Monday, May 12, 24 Oras scored a dominant 12.9% rating, making it the highest-rated program of the day. This rating outperformed the usually top-rated ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,’ which registered 8.6% ratings. Other primetime newscasts maintained their typical performance with ABS-CBN’s ‘TV Patrol’ garnering 2.7%, TV5’s election coverage ‘Bilang Pilipino’ posting 2.6%, and ‘Frontline’…
Kapamilya noontime show ‘It’s Showtime’ reached a new milestone after recording its highest rating of the year, according to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey. The surge came during the TNT Grand Resbak 2025: Huling Tapatan episode, which aired on Saturday, April 26. On that day, It’s Showtime scored an impressive 7.2% rating, decisively outperforming its rival EAT… Bulaga, which managed only 3.6%—a substantial margin of 3.6 percentage points. The show’s TNT grand finales have consistently proven to be strong ratings boosters. For example, the previous TNT 7: Huling Tapatan episode also delivered a win against both ‘EAT… Bulaga’ and…
It appears that Willie Revillame’s signature variety show format may no longer hold the same appeal it once did. This was reflected in the dismal performance of “Wil To Win’s” season finale, which hit rock-bottom ratings according to the latest NUTAM People survey. On its final episode, which aired Friday, April 25, ‘Wil To Win’ posted a 0.8% rating—its lowest not just for the finale week but for the entire year to date. The show’s final week began on Monday, April 21, with a 1.0% rating—slightly trailing Meteor Garden’s 1.1%, and significantly behind GMA’s Family Feud, which led the timeslot…