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.

The glitz, the drama, the ratings; Barbie Forteza’s newest Kapuso primetime offering ‘Beauty Empire’ isn’t just serving looks and plot twists, it’s also serving dominance in the ratings game. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, ‘Beauty Empire’ continues to own the throne in its timeslot, leaving its Kapamilya counterpart ‘Sins of the Father (SOTF)’ trailing behind. On Monday, July 21, the glossy drama won with a solid 4.7 percent rating, comfortably ahead of SOTF’s 3.2 percent. The next day, Tuesday, July 22, the empire held its ground at 4.7 percent, while SOTF slipped to 2.9 percent, widening the…

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ABS-CBN’s action-packed teleserye ‘Incognito’ wrapped up its TV run with a bang, clinching a ratings win during its finale week and proving its dominance in the action-drama genre. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Kapamilya series scored a four-day streak of ratings victories, solidifying its place as a primetime favorite. On Monday, July 14, ‘Incognito’ kicked off its final week with an impressive 8.5 percent rating, outpacing its Kapuso rival ‘Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR)’ by 0.9 percent, which settled at 7.6 percent. The momentum continued on Tuesday, July 15, as the series held strong with 8.2 percent,…

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GMA Network’s latest telefantasya “Sang’gre,” continues to dominate the single-channel primetime race, proving that the magic of the Encantadiaverse is far from fading. Based on the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Kapuso telefantasya has consistently outshone its rivals in the single-channel ratings game. On Monday, July 14, “Sang’gre” kicked off the week strong with a solid 9.5% rating on GMA, securing the second spot on the overall ratings chart. Its Kapamilya counterpart, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ),” which airs on TV5, followed closely behind at number three with 7.5%. The following day, July 15, “Sang’gre” held its ground and even…

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The battle for primetime supremacy is getting tighter as GMA Network’s  telefantasya drama “Sang’gre” inches closer to ABS-CBN’s action-drama teleserye “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (FPJBQ)” in the latest Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. On Monday, July 7, “Sang’gre” posted a solid 12.0%, just 1.5 points behind FPJBQ’s 13.5%. While still trailing, the Kapuso series showed signs of momentum. However, the following day, July 8 saw a slight dip for “Sang’gre”, dropping to 11.5%, while FPJBQ climbed to 13.7%, widening the gap to 2.2 points. Midweek  Wednesday, July 9 brought a strong rebound for “Sang’gre”, rising to 12.2% and narrowing the margin to just 0.6 points against FPJBQ’s 12.8%. The trend continued on Thursday, July 10, with “Sang’gre” holding steady at 12.2%, slicing the ratings difference to a razor-thin 0.3 points.…

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The Kapamilya action-thriller Incognito is back on top, and it’s definitely not backing down against Kapuso rival ‘Sanggang Dikit FR (SDFR).’ After a brief stumble in the ratings race, Incognito has once again proven its dominance, reclaiming its timeslot crown from its fierce Kapuso rival SDFR. According to the latest Nielsen NUTAM People survey, the Richard Gutierrez-led series bounced back with a vengeance, turning the tide just a day after being edged out by the Kapuso primetime action-drama. On Monday, July 7, ‘Incognito’ slipped to second place with a 7.8% rating, narrowly trailing SDFR’s 7.9%. But the comeback was swift. By Tuesday, July…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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