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.
Kapamilya flagship noontime program It’s Showtime once again flexed its dominance in the ratings game after soaring to its highest viewership performance since 2024. Based on the latest data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Vice Ganda-led noontime show achieved a new milestone on Thursday, May 7, posting an impressive 6.8 percent rating. The figure not only marked its highest rating for 2026 so far, but also its strongest showing in nearly two years. The strong performance placed “It’s Showtime” at the No. 5 spot on the overall ratings chart for the day, significantly ahead of its longtime rival…
GMA Network’s fantasy saga, “Sang’gre” capped off its successful primetime run on a high note as it continued to dominate the ratings race until its finale episode. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings reports, “Sang’gre” remained a formidable force in primetime television, particularly during its final week where it consistently topped the ratings board. During its finale episode aired Friday, May 8, “Sang’gre” soared to the number one spot on the overall ratings chart after posting an impressive 11.5 percent rating. The Kapuso fantasy series comfortably defeated its competitors, “Blood vs Duty (BVD)’ which only managed 3.7 percent…
The two-day finale of ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar (YFSF)’ ended its latest season with modest ratings, as weekend television viewership remained largely unchanged on April 11 and 12. Despite the anticipation surrounding its grand finale performances and final winner reveal, the celebrity singing competition delivered steady but unspectacular numbers across its final weekend. On Saturday, April 11, the first part of the finale weekend, YFSF registered 2.9 percent way below strong Kapuso Saturday programs ‘Pepito Manaloto,’ which posted an impressive 7.4 percent, and ‘Amazing Earth,’ which recorded 6.1 percent. On Sunday, April 12, the finale night of YFSF, the show…
The primetime television battle continues to intensify as ‘Never Say Die (NSD)’ maintained its advantage over ‘The Alibi.’ While both series managed to sustain their audiences, ‘Never Say Die’ continued to dominate the matchup with consistently stronger ratings throughout the week according to the most recent rating reports from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey. On Monday, April 20, NSD landed on the overall number 3 spot of the ratings board scoring 6.7 percent, leading ‘The Alibi’ by 2.9 percent at 3.8 percent. The following day, Tuesday, April 21, NSD maintained its position recording a slightly lower rating of 6.5 percent.…
‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS)’ once again proved its dominance on Sunday television after emerging as the highest-rating program according to the April 12 ratings report from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey. Despite relatively low overall television viewership during the weekend, the long-running Kapuso magazine show continued to attract a significant amount of audience, recording an impressive 10.9% rating and outperforming all competing programs by a wide margin. Earlier in the day, All-Out Sundays registered a meager 2.5 percent, same with ‘ASAP’ which scored 1.3 percent. Regal Studio Presents followed with 2.6%, while Cine Astig posted 0.5%, and Sunday Blockbusters…
Weekend television ratings remained generally steady, with no major movement in overall viewership, but “Pepito Manaloto” once again emerged as one of the strongest performers in weekend programming. Based on the most recent available ratings data from the Nielsen NUTAM People ratings, even though there’s an increasing competition from various entertainment and public affairs shows, the long-running Kapuso sitcom continued to maintain its loyal audience base. On Saturday, April 11, “Pepito Manaloto” sustained its number 1 position on the overall Saturday leaderboard, recording a rating of 7.4 percent. It was followed by ‘Amazing Earth’ which scored 6.1 percent and ’24…
Philippine television’s primetime ratings race continues to heat up as ‘Sang’gre’ once again posted strong numbers as it draws near its finale. According to the most recent available ratings report from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, despite the improving storyline of its rival ‘Blood vs. Duty (BVD),’ ‘San’gre’ continues to dominate the weekday ratings chart. On Friday, April 10, 2026 ‘Sang’gre’ recorded a rating of 9.7 percent, 6.2 percent higher than Blood vs. Duty which scored 3.5 percent, and 9.1 percent ahead of TV5’s “Totoy Bato’s” 0.6 percent. On the following broadcast on Monday, April 13, “Sang’gre” climbed even higher…
GMA Network’s flagship newscast 24 Oras continues to dominate the Philippine television landscape, maintaining its position as the most-watched news program in the country. Based on the latest ratings data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey covering February 27, 2026, the Kapuso newscast not only led among news programs but also topped the entire primetime ratings leaderboard. During its Friday broadcast, 24 Oras posted a 10.8 percent rating, significantly ahead of competing newscasts. Rival program TV Patrol recorded 4.2 percent, while Frontline Pilipinas trailed further with 2.1 percent. Following closely behind 24 Oras in the overall primetime rankings was the…
GMA Network maintained its stronghold in the daytime ratings race as its afternoon programming block continued to lead the ratings board, based on the latest data from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey. According to the report covering Friday, February 27, several Kapuso programs topped their respective timeslots, further cementing the network’s dominance in the afternoon viewing landscape. Leading the pack was the Kapuso game show Family Feud, which posted 5.6 percent in ratings to become the highest-rated program within the afternoon block for the day. Following closely was the Kapuso drama series Hating Kapatid, which registered 5.3 percent, decisively outperforming…
The Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 2.0 proved to be a ratings winner as it soared to the top of the ratings charts, according to the latest report from the Nielsen NUTAM survey. Airing on Saturday, February 28, the much-anticipated finale of the reality competition recorded a 10.8 percent rating, making it the number one program on the Saturday ratings board. Notably, the PBB Collab 2.0 finale also slightly surpassed the ratings of its predecessor, Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition, which logged 10.5 percent during its Big Night on July 5, 2025. It also edged past the finale…
ABS-CBN’s flagship noontime show “It’s Showtime” continues to dominate the noontime slot, consistently outperforming long-time rival “EAT…Bulaga.” Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, “It’s Showtime” remained the viewers’ choice for noontime entertainment, maintaining a steady lead over TV5’s “EAT…Bulaga.” On Monday, January 26, the Kapamilya program placed 8th overall with 4.8 percent, 1.5 points higher than “EAT…Bulaga’s” 3.5 percent, which ranked 13th. The following day, Tuesday, January 27, Showtime dropped slightly to 4.5 percent, but still held a 1.2-point lead against “EAT…Bulaga” which scored 3.3 percent. By midweek, Wednesday, January 28, the show improved to 4.6%, widening the margin…
After the finale of ‘Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR)’ last week, GMA Network launched its newest primetime action-drama series ‘Never Say Die (NSD),’ headlined by David Licauco and Jillian Ward. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, NSD immediately claimed victory in its timeslot, outperforming Kapamilya rival ‘Roja.’ On Monday, February 2, the Kapuso series debuted with 7.1 percent, 3.3 points higher than Roja’s 3.8 percent. However, it is worth noting that NSD’s pilot rating was 1.1 points lower compared to its predecessor SDFR, which premiered at 8.2 percent. GMA Network proudly celebrated the win on Instagram, thanking loyal Kapuso viewers…
GMA Network’s action-drama series Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR) aired its final episode last week, closing its run with a respectable showing in the ratings despite ending on a slight downward trend. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Dennis Trillo–Jennylyn Mercado starrer capped off its finale week with solid numbers. On Friday, January 30, the primetime drama registered 7.8 percent, outperforming Kapamilya rival ‘Roja,’ which only managed 4.3 percent ratings. This placed SDFR at the number 4 position on the overall ratings chart, just behind ’24 Oras,’ “Sang’gre,” and “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.” The finale delivered emotional closure as…
The new year ushered in a heated three-way primetime ratings battle among ABS-CBN’s “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ),” GMA Network’s “Sang’gre,” and TV5’s ‘Totoy Bato.’ But which among them is winning the race? Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, GMA Network’s telefantasya series “Sang’gre” took the upperhand, consistently topping the ratings against its rivals. On Friday, January 2, “Sang’gre” led the race with a 7.5 percent rating, followed by TV5’s “Totoy Bato” at 3.8 percent and “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” at 3.6 percent on A2Z Channel 11. The Kapuso series further strengthened its lead on Monday, January 5, inching up…
Kapamilya action-drama teleserye “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ)” reclaimed its primetime crown, once again outshining Kapuso rival “Sang’gre.” Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Coco Martin-led series surged back to the top spot, proving its staying power in the highly competitive primetime race. On Friday, December 12, FPJBQ posted a 10.2% rating, beating “Sang’gre” which settled at 9.4%. This marked the second time in December that the Kapamilya teleserye overtook its rival, following its earlier win on Wednesday, December 3, when it scored 11.8%, edging out “Sang’gre’s” 11.7%. Prior to its latest victory, the two shows were neck-and-neck…
GMA Network’s hit family game show “Family Feud” continues to reign supreme as the country’s highest-rated afternoon program. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Dingdong Dantes-hosted show once again topped the afternoon ratings race, outperforming fellow Kapuso dramas in the same block. On Thursday, December 11, “Family Feud” posted a strong 9.1% rating, securing its lead among Kapuso afternoon offerings. The following day, Friday, December 12, the show defended its position despite a slight dip of 1.1%, settling at 8.0% but still maintaining its dominance. Among Kapuso afternoon prime dramas, “Cruz vs. Cruz” remained the top contender,…
