Author: Ron Mia

Kadenang Ginto is still the timeslot winner. Prima Donnas still trailing behind Kadenang Ginto in ratings. Kapamilya afternoon teleserye Kadenang Ginto remained on top of the ratings board after comfortably beating rival Prima Donnas. Based on the latest numbers from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People survey, Kadenang Ginto has maintained its afternoon leadership, leaving Prima Donnas behind. On Monday, August 26, Kadenang Ginto led Prima Donnas by 4.3% at 10.1% vs 5.8%. Tuesday was the same story for the Gold squad as it smashed Prima Donnas in the ratings. Kadenang Ginto scored the biggest margin for the week on this day…

PBB Exec admits decrease in viewership during the middle of the season. PBB scored the lowest rating during the Batch 4 adults episodes. A Pinoy Big Brother executive admitted that PBB Otso suffered from waning interest of viewers in the middle of the season. During the press con of PBB Otso’s The Big 8, PBB Creative Head Marcus Vinuya relayed that although the show had a generally successful run, it also had low points in its 38 weeks. “It’s very successful. We’re very happy that since this is the longest, this is also the highest number of housemates that we’ve…

Gay celebrity stylist Ricky Reyes shared sentiments about SOGIE Bill. Ricky Reyes is not keen on supporting SOGIE bill. Veteran celebrity stylist Ricky Reyes shared his stand on the burning issue of SOGIE Bill. In an interview with some media people posted in Timmy Basil’s YouTube channel, the gay philanthropist said that gay will always be gay and asked them to stop aspiring to be someone else. “Ang bakla ay bakla, gilingin mo man yan, ang labas nyan baklang hamburger,” he said in jest. Reyes also said gays should stop acting like women in the streets because it demeans them.…

Kapamilya actress Maymay Entrata has confirmed that she auditioned to be part of the New York Fashion Week. Maymay revealed this during a media huddle after the press con of Knowledge Channel’s Puno Ng Buhay. “Nag-audition po ako sa New York Fashion Week,” she said. But she added that there’s no final decision yet whether she got the gig or not. “Hindi po biro kasi ‘yun, so hindi ko pa po talaga alam kung sakaling matutuloy po ‘yun,” she added. If it happens, it will not be the first time that Maymay will walk the runway at an international event.…

Netizens accused Madrasta of copying Kadenang Ginto. Madrasta teaser shows similarities with Kadenang Ginto. An eagle-eyed netizen shared a controversial observation about the upcoming Kapuso teledrama ‘Madrasta’. Twitter user @serenitybyjan_ shared screenshots of Madrasta’s teaser which looked very similar to promo materials of top-rating Kapamilya afternoon teleserye Kadenang Ginto. https://twitter.com/serenitybyjan_/status/1169464147047665664 Posting the pictures side by side, there were obvious similarities. From the family picture on a sofa… …to the picture taken on the staircase, Madrasta could really be suspected of copying Kadenang Ginto. Not only that, seeing the trailer of the two series, one can’t really help but see the…

Jak Roberto idolizes Coco Martin. Jak Roberto wants to follow in Coco’s footsteps and is even willing to bare his body. Kapuso actor Jak Roberto didn’t hide his admiration for his idol Coco Martin and said he’s willing to take the path that Coco took then. In an interview with Janna Chu Chu Fontanilla on YouTube, Roberto was asked if he had a dream role that he wants to pursue. Roberto didn’t think twice in saying that he idolizes Primetime King Coco Martin and that he wants to follow in the latter’s footsteps. He said Coco was one of his…

ABS-CBN keeps nationwide ratings lead in August. GMA Network in danger of losing bailiwick Urban Luzon. ABS-CBN continues to reign nationwide ratings for the month of August 2019. According to the latest numbers from Kantar Media Research, the Kapamilya network even widened its lead against rival GMA Network. ABS-CBN registered an average rating of 45%, 14% higher than GMA Network’s 31%. Aside from total nationwide ratings, ABS-CBN also captured all geographic areas. For Metro Manila, ABS-CBN outscored GMA by 16% at 41% vs 25% ratings. Another viewer rich area, Mega Manila, also gave ABS-CBN its win by leading rival Kapuso…

Paolo Villaluna blasted fellow director William Mayo. DGPI Pres. Paolo Villaluna slams fellow director William Mayo Several directors called out William Mayo’s remarks against LGBT. Director’s Guild of the Philippines Inc. President Paolo Villaluna didn’t mince words in slamming fellow director and former Kapisanan ng mga Direktor ng Pelikulang Pilipino (KDPP) President William Mayo. In a Facebook post last Wednesday, September 4, Villaluna called Mayo for his remarks against the LGBT community. “I’m calling you out, William Mayo. Your freedom and age, based on your posts, definitely WILL NOT pass off as wisdom when it comes to tolerance and acceptance…

Alden Richards renewed contract with GMA Network. Alden found phenomenal success with Hello, Love, Goodbye. GMA Network Executive were all praises for Alden Richards during his contract renewal last Tuesday, September 3. Present at the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto Duavit Jr., EVP and CFO Felipe Yalong, SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth Rasonable at SAVP for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara. Duavit Jr shared their happiness with Alden’s choice to renew his contract with the network and commended his loyalty and dedication. “Si Alden he’s always been a very dedicated, loyal,…

Jon Lucas shared regrets about leaving Hashtags. Jon Lucas left ABS-CBN for GMA Network. Former Kapamilya actor Jon Lucas shared his regrets about leaving his former group Hashtags. During the mediacon of his indie film Marineros, the new Kapuso actor shared how he regretted leaving the group and all the good opportunities that he let go. “Yung Hashtags po, pag naiisip ko po yun, lagi po akong nanghihinayang talaga,” pag-amin ni Jon. He also shared how It’s Showtime was able to help members of Hashtags to achieve their dreams and aspirations that is why he feels sad and disappointed with…

Vice Ganda questioned Senate President Tito Sotto’s statements against LGBT. Vice Ganda called out Sotto for his unfair remarks against LGBT. Kapamilya host and comedian Vice Ganda felt offended by Senate President Tito Sotto’s remarks against LGBT. In an Instagram post on Thursday, September 5, the seemingly irate Vice questioned Sotto if he was just joking. “Joke po ba ito Hon. Senate President Tito Sotto ??? Sinasabi nyo po ba na naniniwala kayo na ang pagiging BABAE ay nasusukat lamang sa pagkakaroon ng obaryo o matris at sa kakayahan lang na mabuntis o magka-anak?” wrote Vice. Vice was reacting to…

DOLE said GMA Network committed 3 violations on occupational safety regulations. GMA Network asked for an extension to file their comment on DOLE’s findings. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has found GMA Network liable for committing three violations with regards to occupational health and safety standards in the death of screen veteran Eddie Garcia. DOLE’s NCR Director Sarah Buena Mirasol said GMA Network and its contractors failed to submit a report on the incident within 24 hours, they also did not provide a safety officer and a first aid professional on set. The findings was announced by DOLE…

Sharon Cuneta planned to take a break from showbiz. Megastar Sharon Cuneta shared her plans to be on semi-hiatus from showbiz work. Megastar Sharon Cuneta is thinking about semi-retiring from showbiz. In an Instagram post which was supposed to be a send-off post for her daughter Frankie who will be studying in New York, the Kapamilya star shared her plans to semi-retire from her showbiz work. Cuneta who practically grew up in show business said that she is very tired and that she needed to give some time for herself. “Since last year l have seriously been thinking of semi-retiring.…

Derrick Monasterio feels pressure and honored to be matched against Coco Martin. Beautiful Justice to go head to head with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio feels pressured by the upcoming rivalry with Coco Martin. Monasterio is one of the stars of the upcoming Kapuso teledrama Beautiful Justice which will directly compete with ABS-CBN’s FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. During the presscon of the show, Monasterio was asked how he feels about the upcoming match-up with the long-running teleserye and being rival to Coco Martin. The young actor said he’s happy and honored that GMA network trusted him with the project that…

Iñigo Pascual apologized to Maris. Maris accepted Inigo’s apology saying she’ still happy for her former partner. Kapamilya actor and singer Iñigo Pascual is sorry for what happened to his relationship with Maris Racal. On Magandang Buhay, the Inigo apologized to his former love team partner for breaking her heart. “I’m just really grateful honestly for whatever we have and I want to say sorry. I mean we went through a lot together and I could never say [anything] bad about Maris no matter what happened. …I always say handa siyang ibigay lahat and I just couldn’t do the same…

GMA Network continues Urban Luzon ratings leadership for August 2019. GMA Network started releasing Urban Luzon and Mega Manila numbers in April 2019. GMA Network has managed to stay on top of the ratings board for Urban Luzon and Mega Manila. In the latest report from AGB Nielsen, GMA Network continues to lead the ratings game against close rival ABS-CBN in the Urban Luzon and Mega Manila areas for the month of August 2019. GMA Network registered an average ratings of 31.8% in Urban Luzon versus ABS-CBN’s 31.7% or a margin of 0.1%. Urban Luzon accounts for 72% of all…