ABS-CBN Tops April National Ratings Nationwide

Based on Kantar Media’s report, ABS-CBN continues to beat all networks on primetime with an audience share of 43 percent in April, or a 13 point lead over GMA Network’s 30%

ABS-CBN secured nine out of the ten most watched programs for April, excluding the Holy Week when advertisers discount the holidays in doing their media plan and local networks don’t do regular programming

“Mara Clara,” the country’s most-watched primetime teleserye for the past months, tied with weekend top-rater “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on the number one spot in April both with an average national rating of 32.5%

“Mutya,” on the other hand, claimed the second spot with 30.8% followed by Coco Martin starrer “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (30.7%) and the country’s number one talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent” (29.3%).

“TV Patrol” (25%), which recently delivered its successful coverages of the Royal Wedding between Prince William of Wales and commoner Catherine Middleton, and the beatification of Blessed John Paul II, remains to be the undisputed and most trusted primetime newscast in the country.

Other shows in the top ten are “Wansapanataym” (24%), “Rated K” (21.8%), and the recently concluded soap on vampires and werewolves in “Imortal” (21.5%).

Overall, ABS-CBN’s national audience share for April reached 36% vs GMA’s 34%.

Kantar Media started releasing its Philippine television audience measurement data in February 2009 with panels composed of 1,370 representative households covering urban Philippines and reporting on seven sectors namely the National Capital Region, North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.

Kantar Media’s current subscribers include ABS-CBN, NBN, Sky Cable, J. Romero and Associates, Adformatix, Starcom, OMD, PhD, Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC, Maxus, Universal McCann, and Wellmade Manufacturing Corporation. They also include pan-regional networks likes CSM Media Inc., Fox International Channels, Star HK, Discovery, AXN, HBO, MTV, and Sony Pictures Television International.

ABS-CBN shifted to Kantar Media/TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court.

The consolidated net income of ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, jumped by P1.5 billion or 87% to P3.2 billion in 2010, a record-breaking performance for the Kapamilya network. ABS-CBN delivered consolidated revenues of P32.2 billion from advertising and consumer sales, posting an increase of P7.3 billion or 30% year-on-year

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AJ Perez's 'Tsinelas', Highest-Rated MMK Episode This Year

MMK's April 30 episode entitled "Tsinelas" which featured late actor AJ Perez with c in his last acting portrayal posted a very high nationwide rating of 34.3%, to become the top-rating program that day.

Kantar Media / TNS rating figures for MMK episodes this 2011 so far show that AJ Perez's episode was also the highest-rating MMK episode this year.

It was able to beat the record made by MMK April 2 episode which featured the life story of Jovit Baldivino and had 33.2% rating.

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Here is the Nestea TV advertisement of Toni Gonzaga for Nestle's 100th Anniversary.

Kim Chiu Talks About Reconciliation With Gerald Anderson

During her birthday press con on May 2, Kim Chiu admitted that she and Gerald Anderson finally had closure when they went to dinner while they were in New York. “Yung dinner namin na yun, okay na kami. After ng pag-uusap namin, parang okay, back to normal na tayo, magkaibigan ulit. Masaya na kami, wala ng hang-ups.” She further stressed that there’s no chance for them to get back together at this point in time. “Hindi na ‘yan [babalik si Gerald]. Feeling ko wala na [kaming romantic feelings para sa isa’t isa]. Tsaka okay na kami. Hindi ko alam [kung meron na siyang iba], basta ako masaya na ako ngayon. Yeah, alam ko masaya din siya. Hayaan na natin si Gerald.”

Kim claimed that their conversation over that dinner was very positive since there was no reason for them to bring up all the issues that plagued them last year. “Hindi na namin pinag-uusapan kung anong nangyaring kyeme na yun. Masaya naman kami sa mga kanya-kanyang buhay namin. Yun lang sa States yung time na magkasama kami, nagkita kami. Kasi dito sa Manila sobrang madalang lang kami magkita. So yun, madami kaming napag-usapan at napagkwentuhan—kung kumusta na kami, kung ano pinaggagawa namin sa buhay and sharing of experiences lang,” she explained.

As a matter of fact, Kim threw a birthday party at her house last Sunday and Gerald was one of her invited guests. “Nung Sunday nagkaroon ako ng birthday celebration sa bahay ko. Pumunta sila Maja (Salvador), Matteo (Guidicelli), Jason (Abalos), Gerald at saka ibang Star Magic handlers. Pero wala talaga e. Hindi ko pa nga siya ulit nakikita eh. Nung ASAP lang nagkita kami at yun nga sa birthday ko.” She added that he gave her a kitchen showcase of sorts as a birthday gift this year. “Mga kaldero, salad maker at ibang gamit sa kitchen, isang set yun. Hindi ko alam, nagulat lang ako binigyan niya ako ng ganon, hindi naman ako masyado marunong magluto. Ang alam ko lang naman lutuin mga prito. Pero balang araw matututo din ako.”

As to how she managed to “move on,” Kim admitted, “Forgive and forget. Yes…Yun lang yun.”

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Sam Milby Wants to Focus on His Music Again

Sam Milby attended the press preview of 100 Days To Heaven last Sunday, May 1, to show his support for the upcoming teleserye, which he believes can teach valuable lessons to viewers. Sam will have a cameo role in the said primetime teleserye that will start airing on May 9.

The actor also revealed that he will soon return to primetime via the teleserye Alta. Sam will star opposite Gretchen Barretto, Angelica Panganiban, KC Concepcion, and Zanjoe Marudo. But for the meantime, the actor-singer said that he will focus on his upcoming movie with KC.

Apart from his acting career, Sam added that he intends to focus on his music, which he set aside for the past few years. The Fil-Am actor related that he is currently working on his next album. He added that it will contain revival songs, with one or two of his original compositions.

“Medyo matagal na ako ‘di nagsusulat ng kanta,” he confessed. He shared that when he went to the US during the Holy Week break for the Star Magic Tour, he suddenly realized how much he missed doing music. “I started playing the guitar more. Parang I missed playing music, I missed having music in my life,” he explained. “For three [or] four years, hindi ako nagsusulat ng mga kanta. For the longest time [I focused on] acting [and] pagdating sa bahay [I would directly go to] sleep.”

When Push.com.ph asked Sam what the song he is currently writing is all about, he replied, “[About] inspiration. In love, pero wala akong love life… wala akong love life talaga. The one I started writing reminds me of ‘Love Songs For No One’ by John Meyer.”

Sam also confirmed that there are talks between his and Marie Digby’s camp to do a duet for his album. He continued that just like many, he is a fan of the YouTube sensation, who has been romantically linked to him. “Fan talaga ako bago ko siya makilala. I watched all her videos [and] up until now I still watch her videos at magaling talaga siya. She’s very talented so to be able to do a collaboration or kahit one of her songs to do a duet [would be a pleasure].”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Enchong Dee Explains Why He Couldn't Make It to AJ Perez's Funeral

Isa si Enchong Dee sa mga pinakamalalapit na kaibigan ng yumaong young actor na si AJ Perez. Magkasama ang dalawa sa all male group nilang “Gigger Boys”. Marami ring pinagsamahan sina Enchong at AJ na mga shows noon.

Hindi nakapunta o nakabisita si Enchong sa burol o libing ng kanyang kaibigan dahil hindi kaagad ito nakauwi mula sa Star Magic 18 U.S. concert tour. Hindi nagawa ni Enchong na humabol dahil kahilingan daw ito ng isang taong malapit sa kanyang puso na nasa America. “It was my lolo who wanted me to stay longer sa New York, kasi it’s been a while since we saw each other,” paliwanag ni Enchong. April 28 na nakabalik sa bansa si Enchong.

Pagkadating ng binata sa bansa ay agad daw siyang nagtungo sa puntod ni AJ sa Manila Memorial Park. “The moment I arrived, pagkagising ko, pumunta kaagad ako sa puntod ni AJ. I want to pay respect to him, kumbaga that’s the least thing I can do for him. Tapos tumawag din ako kay Tito Gerry (ama ni AJ) para kamustahin siya, mabigat pa rin. Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala, the last time I saw him, inimbitahan niya ako sa isang get together nila, sabi ko nga parang hindi ko maisip, magkasama yung death at si AJ sa iisang sentence so mahirap talagang paniwalaan,” kuwento ni Enchong.

“I just wanted to say, especially his family, gabayan sila para makapag-moveon nang mabilis. I think there’s plan si God para sa kanya, there’s a purpose anything that happens to us,” pagtatapos ni Enchong.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Happy Yipee Yehey Not in a Hurry to Win the Ratings Game

Happy Yipee Yehey is going on a series of out-of-town shows to get even closer to kapamilyas everywhere, making its first stop in Lingayen. HYY joined the capital city of Pangasinan in its celebration of the Pistay Dayat Festival (or Sea Festival) last April 30 with a special presentation at the Capitol Hotel compound overlooking the Lingayen Gulf. Hundreds of Pangasinan locals arrived early at the location to be first in line to see the show, this despite the scorching summer heat.

Prior to the April 30 show, hosts Randy Santiago, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Manalo, Matteo Guidicelli, and Bentong met with Manila and Pangasinan-based reporters in a luncheon press conference to talk about HYY’s first remote presentation. John Estrada and Toni Gonzaga arrived hours later to join the rest of the HYY barkada in a motorcade around Lingayen and neighboring Dagupan City and Binmaley.

During the press conference, Randy explained why they chose Lingayen as first stop in HYY’s series of out-of-town shows. “Madalas na kasing nabibisita ‘yung mga probinsya sa Visayas and Mindanao. So for the start of HYY’s series of out-of-town shows napili naming pumunta sa Lingayen para magsimula kami sa Northern Luzon. Nagpapasalamat naman kami sa local government of Lingayen at sa lahat ng Pangasinense sa mainit na pagtanggap ninyo sa amin. Hopefully matuloy ‘yung pinaplanong susunod na show sa Palawan sana this June.”

He also related his admiration for the province’s famous delicacy. “Ang pinupuntahan naman talaga ng mga turista dito sa Pangasinan e ‘yung mga masasarap na isda, lalo na ‘yung bangus. Kaya nga may kanya kanya na kaming dalang mga cooler, ha ha ha!”

Bianca, on the other hand, named her favorite sweet popularly made in Pangasinan. “Masarap talaga ‘yung tupig. ‘Yun ‘yung parang niyog na binalot sa dahon ng saging. Gustong gusto ko ‘yun.” Meanwhile, Mariel hoped the visit would give her the chance to go back to one renowned tourist spot in the province. “Noon sa Pinoy Big Brother nakapunta na kami sa Hundred Islands. Sobrang ganda talaga dun.”

Members of the press also asked the hosts to clarify the issue regarding competition with noontime show on the other TV networks. Was the Lingayen stopover the beginning of HYY’s plan to win more viewers and in the end get ahead in the TV ratings? Randy, the most senior noontime show host among the group, answered, “When I started in the business back in 1987, dumaan na ako sa Lunch Date, and sa SST, dumating na rin ang APO, and I was part of MTB, then dumating nga ang Wowowee. Nakakatuwa sa ABS-CBN na kami ang napagkatiwalaan na humawak sa noontime slot. Nagpapasalamat kami sa pagkakataon. Hindi naman siguro kami pinili para tapatan talaga ‘yung programa sa kabila. Ang gusto talaga ng network ay makapagpasaya sa lahat ng Pilipino. Hindi kami nagmamadaling matalo ‘yung kabila.”

Randy also announced during the press conference that on May 7, comedian Pokwang will be joining the HYY family. Mariel, who is a close friend of Pokwang from the two previous noontime shows, reacted on the speculation that the reason the comedian was brought in was to boost the ratings of HYY. “Aaminin ko talagang malaki ang sayang maidadagdag ni Pokwang. Kahit hindi hater alam naman ‘yun. She’s a performer. She’s born to do a noontime show. Ibang klase ang energy level niya. She’s a comedian na iba ‘yung bilis mag isip, ‘yung spontaneity.”

First 2 Grand Finalists of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2

Definitely expect the unexpected in the country’s number one talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent” as tension and surprises filled its first results night for the season. After the overnight voting, breakdancing group Freestylers led nationwide votes that automatically gave them the first grand finalist slot.

Judges, on the other hand, must choose whom between Rico the Magician and the Madrigal Siblings, who ranked 2nd and 3rd place in text votes, will also make it to the grand finals. Kris Aquino and Ai Ai Delas Alas obviously succumbed to the pressure brought about by the tough choice they have to make as both judges suddenly burst in tears upon giving their comments. In the end, the Madrigal Siblings made the cut. The two acts will now advance on the grand final alongside other grand finalists to be named in the coming weeks. PGT continues to be the country’s number one reality-talent show. Last Saturday, PGT scored a national TV rating of 27.5% versus rival shows “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (16.5%) and “Talentadong Pinoy” (6.2%). It also ruled last Sunday when the show rated at 22.4% nationally versus “Show Me Da Manny” (10.2%), according to Kantar Media/TNS.

The Royal Wedding on Us Girls

Chesca Garcia-Kramer, Iya Villania and Angel Aquino looks back at the fashionable pieces during the fairytale-like nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Feast on the fabulous gowns and hats brandished during the event and find out who among the guests dressed to impress and who did not. Chesca, Iya, and Angel will then help viewers find the perfect gown in time for this year’s Santacruzan.

After getting the lowdown on the Royal Wedding, get a glimpse of the private worlds of model and former “Showtime” guest judge Derrick Hubalde and “The Wrap” anchor Gretchen Fullido.

Derrick will let “Us Girls” into his home and his car to share the things that are important to him. Gretchen, on the other hand, will show viewers a day in her life as a showbiz reporter and TV and radio anchor. Also discover what keeps Gretchen busy and amused during her down time.

Finally, refresh your gadget and food trip wish list as Philippine TV’s fab three unveil the top restaurants and gadgets today.

Catch all these and more on the country’s fashion and lifestyle magazine show authority, “Us Girls” this Thursday (May 5), 9:30pm on Studio 23.

Arron Villaflor Joins Maria la del Barrio

KAPAMILYA actor Aaron Villaflor will join the cast of the upcoming localized series "Maria la del Barrio".

Topbilled by Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, the upcoming telenovela is said to officially mark its presence as one of the next big stars of ABS-CBN.

Aaron will play as Enchong's brother, whom Erich will be much closed to. Their closeness will soon draw jealousy from Enchong, leading to an unsettling marriage.

"I'm so happy na kasama ako dito. So surprising kasi biglaan lang na tinawagan ako and will be playing the role of Vladimir," Aaron said.

According to the actor, it's his first time to do straight drama and portray a dark character on television, which he liked.

"I'm looking forward to it and kailangan galingan at paghandaan kasi second time ko na itong makatrabaho si Erich and Enchong eh," he said. "May pagka-dark side yung character ko na talagang serious drama kaya medyo exciting and sobrang happy kasi si Direk Rory (Quinto) ang kasama namin."

Aaron added that at first, he had a hard time portraying the role because he hasn't seen the original version played by Mexican actor Hector Soberon.

But with the support and help of the production team, his co-stars and especially their director, Aaron believes he's getting the grip already.

"Sobrang strikto talaga niya (Quinto). Dapat laging on-time ka sa set, alam mo yung lines, yung blocking mo eh tama, which I really like. Sobrang ina-idolize ko siya and talagang work kung work," he said.

As of Sunday, Aaron said they haven't yet felt any pressure in starring the much-loved telenovela originally played by Mexico's best actors Thalia and Fernando Colunga. But he promised that the audience will be treated to something old and new in the series.

"Maria la del Barrio" is expected to grace Philippine primetime block this month.

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Pinoy Hearthrob and ABS-CBN Superstar, Piolo Pascual, officially joins Anne Curtis and Sarah Geronimo as the newest celebrity endorser of Philippine-based handset company, my|phone.

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes Sign Contract With Star Cinema

“Mara Clara” stars, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes, recently signed a two-picture contract with Star Cinema.

Though “Mara Clara” is still airing, upcoming projects for the two promising stars are starting to line up. “Sobrang grateful naming dalawa ni Julia, kasi ngayon movies naman,” Kathryn mentioned.

Both Kathryn and Julia are still ecstatic with the idea that “Mara Clara” has remained to be the country’s most-watch show. For the month of April, the mentioned primetime series earned an average national rating of 32.5%, tied with weekend top-rater “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Meanwhile, for the upcoming episodes of “Mara Clara,” Gary (Jhong Hilario) exudes his obsession for Alvira (Dimples Romana). Gary’s obsession scares Alvira off which forces Alvira and Amanthe (Bobby Andrews) to file a case against him.

Don’t miss the exhilarating episodes of “Mara Clara,” weeknights on ABS-CBN after “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.”

Grand Welcome for Pokwang in Happy Yipee Yehey!

Handang-handa na si Pokwang simula ngayong Sabado na magbigay-saya bilang pinakabagong host ng pinaka-pinaguusapang noontime show sa bansa, ang Happy Yipee Yehey! Isang malaking welcome episode ang dapat abangan para sa kanyang pagbabalik sa noontime. Sa isang eksklusibong panayam sa kanyang bagong-gawang bahay sa Antipolo City, inilahad ni Pokwang ang lahat ng kanyang saloobin sa napipintong pagbabalik sa noontime show.

“Pinaka-excited akong makasama ulit yung ating mga kapamilya viewers, makatrabaho ulit ang mga staff kasi na-miss ko rin sila,” ani Pokwang. Kaya naman lubos ding pinaghahandaan ng buong production team ng Happy Yipee Yehey! ang muling pag-arangkada ni Pokwang sa noontime block. “Buhos ang effort ng mga staff para mapabongga yung pagbabalik. Bakit ganito ka-bongga? Pero alam ko naman na hindi nila ito ginagawa para sa akin kung hindi para sa lahat ng mga Kapamilya,” dagdag pa ni Pokwang.

Ang lalo pang nagpapa-excite kay Pokwang ay ang first time niyang makakatrabaho sa noontime show tulad nina John Estrada at Bianca Manalo. Bagaman may nararamdamang kaba, kumpiyansa pa rin si Pokwang na na click na click sila ng mga bagong makakatambal. Kamakailan din ay nag-team building ang buong pwersa ng Happy Yipee Yehey!, kasama si Pokwang, sa Subic.

“Pinag-usapan namin kung paano mapapa-shine yung bawat isa. Di pwedeng isa lang ang mag-shine, para gumanda yung kalalabasan nung show,” sagot ni Pokwang nang tanungin kung anong mga kaganapan sa nasabing team building.

Lalo ding nakilala ni Pokwang ang pagkatao ng ilan sa kanyang mga co-host. “Si Kuya John may kakulitan talaga. Pero masaya talaga siyang kasama, mabilis mag-isip. Si Bianca naman, talagang beauty queen, kikay na kikay, talagang magkakasundo kami,” aniya.

Samantala, pinasilip ni Pokwang ang kanyang ala-mansyon na bahay. Ilan sa pinagmamalaki ng komedyana ay ang sariling kwarto ng kanyang yumaong anak, glamorosong walk-in closet at Jacuzzi sa roofdeck. Target ni Pokwang na magpa-house warming party ngayong buwan. Ilan sa mga nais niyang imbitahan ay ang kaibigang Star Magic artists at siyempre, ang matalik niyang kaibigan na si Queen Of All Media Kris Aquino.

Abangan ang grand comeback ni Pokwang lalo’t kasama na niya ang buong pwersa ng Happy Yipee Yehey! simula ngayong Sabado. Ano kayang mga bagong pakulo at gimik ang handog ng komedyana? Talaga namang walang patid na saya ang hatid ng pinakabagong kabarkada sa tanghali, kasama sina Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga at Pokwang, at sina Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, John Pratts, Bentong at Matteo Guidicelli.

Huwag palampasin ang Happy Yipee Yehey na araw-araw nang mapapanood mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, pagkatapos ng Showtime sa ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

Source: www.abs-cbn.com

Miss Earth 2011 in Thailand

Miss Earth 2011, the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on November 19, 2011 at the exotic city of Pattaya in Thailand (165 km. southeast of Bangkok, around 2 hours travel by car or bus).

This is the second consecutive year that the Miss Earth pageant is being held outside the Philippines. Last year’s festivities was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Next year (2012), the pageant will return in Vietnam. According to reports, the Southeast Asian nation will continue hosting the pageant in the even-numbered years from 2012 until 2020. The other years during the period will be held in other Asian countries such as Thailand for this year, Indonesia, Cambodia, Japan, and Bangladesh. The pageant is also expected to be held in as far as the the United States (preferably in Miami) in the future.

Nicole Faria of India, the second winner from Asia, will crown her successor at the end of almost a month-long event which is filled not only with pageant activities but also environmental programs that it usually advocates.

'Happy Yipee Yehey' Contestant Wins Brand New Jeepney

A 24-year-old contestant of ABS-CBN's "Happy Yipee Yehey" is the show's first winner of a brand new jeepney.

Melay Sebastian won the jackpot prize on Tuesday afternoon during the show's game called "Pera O Bayong," where contestants are made to choose between cash and one of a handful of hand-woven native bags containing a random prize.

Sebastian, who chose a blue bayong,vowed to give the jeepney to her father who is a taxi driver.

"Tatay, hindi ka na magba-boundary," she said during the show.

"Happy Yipee Yehey," a weekday game and variety show, premiered in February on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Comedienne Pokwang recently confirmed that she is joining the show with hosts Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, Randy Santiago and John Estrada

Hawaii Five O on Velvet

Catch the two-hour premiere of Hawaii Five-O on Velvet tonight, May 5, at 9 p.m.

Velvet proudly launches new shows this summer! Relive the ‘70s classic detective show as Steve McGarrett (Alex O’ Loughlin) and his partner Danny Williams (Scott Caan) solve crimes and murders around the island in Hawaii Five-O. Catch the two-hour premiere on May 5, Thursday, 9 p.m.

For more details, tune in to Velvet (SkyCable Channel 53), the country’s premium general entertainment channel, or log on to http://velvetchannel.multiply.com. Velvet is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.