Author: Ron Mia

GMA Network continues to lead in NUTAM Ratings for the month of February 2016. According to the overnight data by AGB-Nielsen covering February 21-29, 2016, GMA Network outshines rival TV stations in the National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM). For February 2016, GMA Network scores success in both daytime and primetime blocks. GMA Network registered 33% household shares in the daytime block in NUTAM, .5% higher than ABS-CBN’s 32.5%. TV5 on the other hand had an average rating of 10.6%. During primetime, GMA Network again beats rival ABS-CBN and TV5 with 38.9% compared to ABS-CBN and TV5’s 35.7% and 7.1 % respectively.…

Philippines’ Queen Mother Karla Estrada has defended her son’s decision to endorse Presidential candidate Mar Roxas. In an interview with PEP.ph, Karla said she expected all the criticisms and bashing that will be thrown at his son and his partner Kathryn Bernardo after endorsing the candidacy of Roxas. ““Eleksyon kasi ngayon, so expected ‘yan” she said. [It’s election time so that’s expected.] Daniel Padilla is one of the many stars who thrown their support at the candidacy of Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas for the May 2016 Philippine elections. He was part of the music video Fast Forward created by…

With the death of blockbuster director Wenn Deramas, the question that lingers to many people’s mind is, what’s next for Vice Ganda? Not unknown to many, Vice Ganda and Direk Wenn Deramas are the blockbuster tandem when it comes to comedy films. From “Petrang Kabayo” to the Praybeyt Benjamin film series and the latest “Beauty and the Bestie”, Vice and Direk Wenn shook the movie industry by breaking box-office records of all time. But now that Wenn Deramas has died, what will be the future of Vice Ganda movies, can he still muster hundred million box office sales? In an…

The COMELEC on a statement via its Chairman Andres Bautista advised Saranggani Representative and Senatorial aspirant Manny Pacquiao to consider postponing his fight after the May 2016 Philippine elections. Bautista said “to avoid probable legal repercussion” Pacman should re-think and consider moving his scheduled April 9, 2016 fight against Timothy Bradley to a later date weeks after the May elections. ““Advisable is for Pacquiao to postpone his April 9 bout to a date weeks after the Elections, so as to avoid probable legal repercussion.” said Chairman Andress Bautista. Pacquiao’s fight against Bradley is being questioned by former Akbayan Representative (who’s…

Wenn Deramas’ demise has caught Philippine showbiz industry in shock. No one has ever imagined the director will die in such a young age. After the success of his latest film “Beauty and the Bestie” which became the Philippines’ top grossing film of all time, Deramas is supposed to launch a new project, his biography “Direk 2 da Poynt”. But before he gets to launch his book, Deramas has been called by his creator. Wenn V. Deramas or Direk Wenn in showbiz started his carreer in TV, directing several Kapamilya Teleseryes. He was the director responsible in making Claudine the…

Actress KC Concepcion is known to be close to his step father, senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan. But when the latter’s campaign ad came out on TV featuring his family, many have wondered why KC wasn’t part of it. Is there an ongoing rift between KC and his stepdad? To clear the air, KC shares the real reason why she wasn’t part of that campaign ad. In an interview with PEP, KC said she and her family agreed on the matter and that she cannot publicly campaign for Kiko because of her work as a UN Ambassador. KC has been with…

Alongside jampacked Ynares Center in Pasig, Mega Manila households were also glued in the most romantic ending of “On The Wings of Love”. According to AGB-Nielsen, Mega Manila households on Friday, February 26 were tuned in to JaDine’s “On The Wings of Love” finale beating its competitor “Because of You” of GMA Network. The OTWOL finale which showcased the much awaited wedding of Clark and Lea registered a total of 20.7%, 2.5% higher than “Because of You’s” 18.2%. ABS-CBN also remains the leader in primetime rankings with Coco Martin’s “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” leading the pack. But daytime rankings post a…

A media production focused on lokal sensibility has called on Dr. Jimmuel Naval and the researchers of Kapuso Mo Jessica Sojo over their “insensitive” remarks about the igorot race. Habi Collective an audio visual production company has took to their Facebook account to write an open letter directed to Dr. Jimmuel Naval and the researchers of Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho. Habi Collective on their open letter said Dr. Naval’s statement that Carrot Man’s aquiline nose was a result of “Improvement of race” through  intermarriages of Caucasian Missionaries with the Cordilleran was very wrong and careless. They even assumed the entire “Cordillera intelligentsia” must…

GMA Network still rules Mega Manila households based on the latest AGB-Nielsen survey. From February 22 – 25, 2016, GMA Network shows registered good ratings according to AGB-Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. “Eat Bulaga!” still remains the top choice for daytime programs but notably its ratings is on the down trend. Meanwhile, on its third week on the daily daytime slot, “Wowowin” seemed starting to dwindle. While it remains in the number 2 rank, “Wowowin” was beaten by “Wish I May” in several occasions putting Willie’s variety show in the number 3 spot on February 22 and February 24. In primetime, Coco…

The first in the 3-series Presidential Debates “PiliPinas Debates 2016” scores big in the ratings on daytime Sunday according to AGB-Nielsen survey. Among the Mega Manila households on Sunday February 21, “PiliPinas Debates 2016” is the most watched daytime program beating the consistent number 1 “Sunday Pinasaya”. In a variety show dominated timeblock, the 1st edition of the Presidential debates for the 2016 Philippine elections under news and current affairs was able to capture majority of Mega Manila viewers. Hosted by GMA Network bigwigs Mike Enriquez and Jessica Soho, “PiliPinas Debates 2016” got a ratings of 25.3%, 5.1% higher than “Sunday Pinasaya’s”…

After selling 74 tickets, producers of Alden Richards’ concert at the Philippine Arena decided to cancel the show. Top-billed by AlDub’s one-half Alden Richards, the “Sa Totoong Buhay Naman” concert set on February 20 at the Philippine Arena didn’t pushed through after its producers decided to cancel the show. In an article published by Pocholo Concepcion on Inquirer, it reported that producers decided to cancel the concert because of dismal ticket sales. Sources said the concert only sold 74 tickets, a disappointing turn-out to a 55,000 seater Philippine Arena. Asked about more details on the cancellation, one of the ticket sellers…

Barely three weeks after its transfer to the daily daytime slot, “Wowowin’s” ratings has already sky rocketed reaching the number 2 spot just behind “Eat Bulaga!”. The Willie Revillame led show has consistently landed in the top 2 of the top 10 daytime shows based on AGB-Nielsens February 16-18, 2016 survey among Mega Manila household. Pasion De Amor which previously reigned the timeslot was now beaten by Willie’s variety gameshow. GMA Network shows also consistently get the top 5 rankings in daytime programming led by “Eat Bulaga!” and its afternoon teledramas. Meanwhile, LizQuen’s teleserye comeback “Dolce Amore”, registered strong among…

After receiving backlash from netizens over his comments on Manny Pacquaio’s anti same-sex marriage stand, host-comedian Vice Ganda took to Twitter for counter defense. In his Tweet, the host comedian said his and other comedians jokes are different from a serious remark of a politician. “A joke of a comedian is different from a statement of a “politician”. So why take a joke seriously and take a serious statement as a joke?” https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/699854097575342080 He also clarified that the issue is not about him but the entire LGBT community which was affected by Pacman’s statement. https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/699855854787362816 Vice Ganda is on the receiving…

GMA Network shows remain to be the most watched among Mega Manila households. According to the data from AGB-Nielsen, GMA Network captured most of the top 10 Daytime and Primetime shows in Mega Manila for the week of February 2-7, 2016. Wille Revillame’s “Wowowin” debuts strong on primetime beating ABS-CBN’s “Pasion De Amor”. Before it’s transfer to weekday primetime slot, “Wowowin” also scored good ratings on Sunday afternoon beating ABS-CBN’s longest running musical variety show “ASAP”. Meanwhile, “Eat Bulaga!” continues its leadership in the daytime block averaging 23% ratings compared to its rival “It’s Showtime” which averages 12%. In Primetime…

ABS-CBN shows and personalities dominated the 2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards organized by the Trinity University of Asia. In the awards night held Wednesday, February 3, 2016, ABS-CBN shows and personalities bagged the top honors for Film and TV including the Best TV Station. Action Drama Teleserye “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” was awarded the Best Primetime Show while “Umagang Kay Ganda” was named the Best Morning Show. Failon Ngayon wins the Best AM Radio show and Bandila was given the Best News Program. For Movie, Star Cinema’s “A Second Chance” was awarded Trinitarian Awardee for Film while Dawn Zulueta gets the…

GMA Network continues to rule Mega Manila TV ratings based on the latest data from AGB-Nielsen. From January 18 – 24, 2016, GMA Network secured the most number of shows in the Top 10 on both Daytime and Primetime blocks. “Eat Bulaga” remains the leader in daytime programming averaging 23.7% for the survey week but “It’s Showtime” is slowly catching up. ABS-CBN’s romantic Teleserye “Be My Lady” meanwhile is the top Kapamilya daytime program with an average of 11.8%. While GMA Network leads the daytime slot, ABS-CBN’s “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” rules primetime. Top billed by Coco Martin, the Kapamilya action-drama…