Author: JE CC
ABS-CBN was denied of a new franchise after its previous lapsed in 2020. Vice Ganda could not help but notice how ABS-CBN’s capacity became less, especially in terms of servicing the contestants and players of its various shows, after the network lost its legislative franchise in May 2020. The network applied for a new franchise but got denied. During the March 4 episode of the noon time show, It’s Showtime, on the segment, Expecially For You, such diminished capacity of ABS-CBN was further shed light upon, when Vice Ganda asked the guest ex-couple about their trip from their hometown in Lucban, Quezon to ABS-CBN…
The Kapamilya primetime action-drama has been occupying the top spot since February 16. FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s winning streak as the overall number one TV show in the country, remains uninterrupted after seven straight days. The Coco Martin-starrer’s victorious feat started on Friday, February 16, with a 14.6 people rating, higher than usual top rater, 24 Oras, which only got 14.4 The Kapamilya series replicated its Friday victory, on Monday, February 19, with a higher 15.9 people rating versus 24 Oras’ 15.4. FPJ’s Batang Quiapo further soared on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21, with identical 16.0 people ratings, which are higher than…
The widely-talked about episode celebrated the Fil-Australian TV host’s 39th birthday, with many OFWs, who have been, alongside Curtis, the subject of hilarious memes and viral video clips, in attendance. On Saturday, February 24, It’s Showtime nearly broke its highest people rating (since pandemic) of 5.7, logged on February 17, which is also a Saturday. The February 17 episode notably featured the mother of Daniel Padilla, and former Magandang Buhay host, Karla Estrada, which sparked the ire of many netizens who were not happy of seeing the TV host back ABS-CBN. Estrada supported many candidates and even run under a party-list…
The new record effectively erases Senior High’s record of 6.7, for the highest people rating achieved by a Kapamilya show airing on that timeslot, since the ABS-CBN free TV shutdown. Can’t Buy Me Love made history on Tuesday, February 20, by setting the highest people rating by a Kapamilya show airing on the third primetime slot. Pulling off a very impressive 6.8 people rating, the DonBelle-starrer trumped previous record-holder, Senior High, which set the previous record of 6.7 people ratings on its finale episode, aired on January 19, 2024. It can be recalled, Can’t Buy Me Love did not retain…
This is the first time that the Kapamilya noontime show, held the top spot three days in a row. It seems noontime leadership has made a shift to It’s Showtime. Nielsen Philippines data show a streak of victory for the Kapamilya program, from Tuesday, February 13 to Thursday, February 15. On Tuesday, It’s Showtime narrowly trumped usual leader, EAT Bulaga, with a 0.1 lead, 4.1 to 4.0, while Tahanang Pinakamasaya continued its losing streak with 2.8. Same ranking was observed on the next day, February 14, with It’s Showtime, pulling away with a sizable lead of 0.6, versus EAT Bulaga, 4.5 to 3.9, while Tahanang Pinakamasaya remained on the…
The win marks a shocking but not surprising turn in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo and Black Rider’s bout to dominate the most prized timeslot on Philippine television. Black Rider has finally won the 8 PM slot, ending rival show, Batang Quiapo’s reign that has began and remained uninterrupted, since the pilot episode of Maging Sino Ka Man (a show that has been off the air since November, last year). The Ruru Madrid-led series has notably scored wins in the ratings game, but in terms of aggregated ratings, which take into account the Kapuso show’s delayed telecast on GTV, and not just…
From playing title roles to lead roles in top-rating ensemble dramas, the Pinoy Big Brother alumna found her place among her home network’s most prized talents. Nearly twenty years into her showbiz career, Kim Chiu continues her stellar journey as an undisputed local entertainment royalty, becoming a constant presence in the constellation of the industry’s brightest stars. Since winning the first ever edition of Pinoy Big Brother Teens in 2006, Chiu meteorically emerged as one of ABS-CBN’s prized young stars. She has since starred a number of lead and important roles, most of which certified top raters and household favorites.…
Unbroken and uninterrupted, the Kapamilya action-drama’s winning streak in the ratings game, proves Coco Martin’s unrivaled leadership on primetime’s most prize time slot. At least since the pandemic and the ABS-CBN franchise denial, there has been no other Kapamilya show that consistently held ratings leadership on its timeslot, as long as FPJ’s Batang Quiapo did. After its seesaw battle with top rater, Voltes V Legacy, the Coco Martin-starrer eventually established a firm grip on the 8 PM slot, fending off new rival shows, Maging Sino Ka Man and Black Rider, in the ratings game. Turning one this February 13, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo began…
With the Kapamilya noontime show claiming victory in the ratings game more frequently than before, it seems usual leader, EAT Bulaga, has finally met its match. It’s easy to believe It’s Showtime benefited from the downfall of TAPE’s noontime show (now called Tahanang Pinakamasaya), as many viewers seemed to have left the show when it lost the ‘Eat Bulaga’ branding, earlier last month. The show has since been relegated to third place in the ratings game, behind It’s Showtime and TVJ’s brainchild, EAT Bulaga. That said, one must not overlook either, how It’s Showtime’s massive improvement in viewership, coincided with the introduction…
The hit Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino-starrer extends its phenomenal success on Prime Video, to traditional television, with record-breaking people ratings. Linlang The Teleserye Version continues to generate post-Prime Video success, posting yet another record-breaking episode last night, February 1, Nielsen Philippines data indicate. With a people rating of 10.0, the Kapamilya infidelity-themed drama, set a fresh record for an ABS-CBN series airing on the second primetime slot. It notably marks the fist time a series on this timeslot achieved a double-digit rating, based on Nielsen Philippines. The series has already broken its own record three times, since its pilot…
Recently surged in popularity due to its delightful and comic tandem with Maris Racal’s Irene Tiu, Snoop has allowed Jennings to further reach household and mainstream audience and introduce his enormous talent and charm. Anthony Jennings continues to track his ascent in show business. Still relishing in the massive popularity of his character, Snoop, in the currently airing primetime series, Can’t Buy Me Love, Jennings proves his mettle in taking on various roles, shifting from his previous serious drama actor stints to the comic and loud character, Snoop, with ease. During one of our visits to the show’s set locations in Binondo,…
The top rating Kapamilya action-drama has so far been outdone by Kapuso series, Black Rider, three times, in terms of aggregated people ratings. FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s domination on the 8 PM slot remains unbroken and uninterrupted in the last four months. Nielsen Philippines data show that the Coco Martin-topbilled series has been reigning supreme on its timeslot, since the pilot episode of Maging Sino Ka Man on September 11, last year. The Barbie Forteza and David Licauco-led series ended its short run on primetime television on November 3, 2023, without a single win both in the total ratings and aggregated…
The January 27, Saturday episode of the Kapamilya noontime show, featured the grand finals of its hugely popular singing competition, Tawag Ng Tanghalan, now on its 7th year. It’s Showtime buried competition among noontime shows, in the online concurrent viewership game, with the grand finals of Tawag Ng Tanghalan Year 7, drawing more than 300,000 live viewers yesterday, January 27. Peaking at nearly 320,000 combined concurrent live viewers on YouTube and Facebook, the Kapamilya noontime show fended off both Eat Bulaga and Tahanang Pinakamasaya. The TVJ-led noontime show peaked at 133,000 viewers, combined from livestream feeds on TVJ and TV5’s…
After a challenging Wednesday, which saw Kapuso primetime programs overtaking their Kapamilya counterparts, ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida sweeps competition in the ratings game, with all its primetime dramas winning their respective time slots. Thursday. January 25, 20204, was a victorious day for ABS-CBN as it nearly swept primetime competition versus GMA Network. When it comes to just primetime dramas, Kapamilya programs pulled off a clear and commanding lead against their Kapuso rivals, with FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, Linlang The Teleserye Version, Can’t Buy Me Love. and Zoomers, all claiming victory in the ratings game on their respective timeslots. This is not the…
The best part of this affectionate situational comedy is the ‘kilig’ shared by its lead stars, that thrives alongside its heartfelt comedy. After a year since its maiden season bade adieu on air, GMA Network’s kilig-rich sitcom, starring the Kapuso Royal Couple, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera a.k.a. DongYan, is back. The combo of laughter and romance is now doubled. but so is the challenge that Jose (Dantes) and Maria (Rivera) now have to face. After meeting their quota of ₱500,000 in the first season, the couple is now faced with a doubled quota of ₱1,000,000 for their BnB business,…
The stark decline in ‘Batang Quiapo’s viewership every time a major basketball match is held, seems to suggest its largely masculine audience gets divided, and forced to choose which show to catch on specific days. From a pilot episode rating of 12.4 in January, last year, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo soared to a peak rating of 17.0, the highest for any local TV drama, last year. Average ratings also stabilized to 14-15, and while the viewership of its rival shows on the same timeslot continue to track a declining trend, the Coco Martin-topbilled series went on with its upward trend in…