ABS-CBN Primetime Rules July Ratings

BS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, ruled the national TV ratings in the viewer-rich primetime (6 pm to 12 nn) wherein advertisers invest 75% of their TV ad spending.

Kantar Media, which has 22 TV networks, ad agencies, and pan-regional networks subscribing to its ratings services, reported that ABS-CBN’s primetime offerings soared to an average audience share of 42%, an eleven-point lead against GMA’s 31%; thereby, giving advertisers more value to their investments on ABS-CBN's high-rating primetime shows.

Data show that most Filipinos prefer "100 Days to Heaven" for entertainment viewing on weeknights and "Maalaala Mo Kaya" on weekends, while they tune in to "TV Patrol" when it comes to news and information. These three topped all programs in July.

Twelve out of the top 15 most-watched programs nationwide in July were on ABS-CBN. The are “100 Days to Heaven” (32.5%), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (30.2%), “TV Patrol” (28.5%), “Guns and Roses” (27.9%), “Pilipinas Got Talent” (27.5%), “Rated K” 26.2%), “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (25%), “Wansapanataym” (24.8%), “You Got It 2” (24.2%), “Goin Bulilit” (22.2%), “Gandang Gabi Vice” (21.3%), and “Mula sa Puso” (21%).

ABS-CBN’s coverage of President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address had more viewers across the contry as its ratings hit 14.1% percent, higher than GMA’s 13.3%.
ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, meanwhile, strengthened its performance with its front runner “I Dare You” (13.2%) beating its rival program “Gourmet” (10.1%) as well as GMA’s other afternoond offerings such as “Sisid” (12.7%) and “Blusang Itim” (12.5%).

ABS-CBN obtained a national TV audience share of 36% in July, higher than GMA's 34%.

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.

ABS-CBN registered a consolidated net income of P976 million in the first three months of 2011, while GMA Network reported a P534 million net income in the same period.

ABS-CBN’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization or EBITDA hit P2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2011 while GMA Network’s EBITDA was P926 million. ABS-CBN delivered consolidated revenues of P6.6 billion from advertising and consumer sales.

Kathryn Bernardo Doesn't Mind Being Compared With Julia Montes

After being catapulted to star status by their hit teleserye Mara Clara, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes will clash once again, this time on the big screen via Star Cinema’s upcoming offering Way Back Home. Those who got hooked on the rivalry between Kathryn and Julia’s characters in their TV series are in for a new treat in Way Back Home. Kathryn shared, “Iba po itong movie, hindi tulad ng Mara Clara na maraming sampalan and sabunutan. Walang masyadong sakitan, more on the dialogue.”

Kathryn confessed that she is feeling the pressure to follow up the success of Mara Clara by making their launching movie a box office hit. “Nararamdaman talaga namin ‘yung kaba kasi iba na ang pelikula. Sa TV isang click lang makakapanood na ang mga tao. Pero sa movie kailangan nang magbayad. Iba rin ang acting sa movie kaya mas challenging.”

In the movie, Kathryn will play Joanna who after years of living with amnesia comes home to her real family. But the lost time has alienated Joanna from everyone, most especially to her elder sister Jessica, played by Julia. Kathryn explained that she doesn’t mind being typecast playing goodie-oppressed roles on screen. “Hindi ako natatakot na ma-typecast na api-apihan lagi. Pero sana mabigyan din ako ng chance na gumawa ng bago para maiba naman. Nasa management po ‘yun kung anong roles ang bagay sa akin.”

For her impressive acting talent, Kathryn is now being tagged as Judy Ann Santos’s successor. But the teen actress said she prefers establishing her own name in the industry. “Sobrang thankful kasi sobrang laking artista ni Ms. Juday. Malaking compliment na maikumpara sa kanya. Pero sabi na sa akin ni Ate Juday noon na ayaw naman niyang pati ‘yung pag-arte niya e gayahin ko. Gusto niya gumawa ako ng sarili kong name. Kaya ngayon happy siya sa nagiging takbo ng career ko.”

Both Kathryn and Julia are predicted to be on their way to superstardom. That’s why aside from playing rivals onscreen, they are also being pitted against each other as to who is more talented and popular. However, Kathryn said that despite the intrigues, she and Julia remain good friends. “Hindi talaga maiiwasan ang comparison sa artista lalo na sa aming dalawa ni Julia. Pero alam namin pareho na hindi kami dapat magpaapekto. For as long as alam naming dalawa kung ano ang totoo friends pa rin kami. Kapag work, work lang. Wala namang personalan sa amin ni Julia. Effective si Julia kapag eksena kaya makaka-react ka talaga nang tama.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Jason Abalos Doesn't Mind Playing Second Lead

Jason Abalos said that he doesn’t mind playing second lead in Reputasyon since he has had his fair share of exposure on other Kapamilya shows. “Natuwa ako kasi sa Alynna at Bianong Bulag, binigyan ako ng project na lead role talaga. Yung mga ganito, nakakatuwa kasi humingi sila ng tulong ko para magbigay ng suporta sa isang show. Una yung Agua Bendita, si Matteo (Guidicelli) at Andi (Eigenmann) kailangan mo suportahan sila ’di ba? Parang ako, nakakatuwa kasi ginagamit nila akong poste para panawid sa aming tatlo nila Cristine (Reyes) at Rayver (Cruz). Ang mahalaga yung tiwala nila (ABS-CBN management) sa akin buong-buo.”

While he would certainly welcome bigger projects coming his way, Jason explained that longevity in showbiz is what he’s really aiming for. In fact, the talented actor has never been accused of being particular about his roles from the very start. “Ang hirap naman kung ngayon may trabaho ka, tapos bukas maprapraning ka kakaisip kung anong susunod mong project. Kaya okay sa akin ang nangyayari sa career ko, kasi ang plano ko gusto ko tumagal. At the same time, yung craft mo napag-aaralan mo ng mabuti. Mas minamahal mo siya kasi ang dami mong nadi-discover sa bawat project na ginagawa mo.”

Jason, who recently starred in Cinemalaya’s Rakenrol, expressed how happy he is now that more Filipinos have come to appreciate such indie films. “Nakakatuwa kasi nanood ako ng Cinemalaya. Sobrang dami ng tao. Naalala ko nung nag-Endo kami nun, bilang lang ang tao eh. Pero ilang taon lang ang dumaan, ngayon lahat ng tickets sold out at sa pagkakaalam ko umabot ata ng 50,000 ang nanood ng Cinemalaya,” said the 26-year-old who has top-billed Endo (2007) and Adela (2008) among others. “Hanggang ngayon willing ako gumawa ng indie film kasi yun ang nagbukas sa akin ng realidad ng showbiz eh, dun ko nakita yung totoong trabaho.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Karylle Wants to Do More Overseas Projects

Following her first international project, singer Karylle has expressed her desire for more overseas performances.

In an interview, Karylle said: “Itong show na ito hopefully after this magkaroon ng iba pang offers, kung sa theater naman, ‘pag dumating na lang kasi lagi namang may auditions, gaya nito nag-audition ako for this.”

Together with singer Christian Bautista, Karylle left for Singapore last June 1 to topbill a musical TV series titled “The Kitchen Musical.”

Karylle spent 2 months there taping the musical TV series and came back in the country recently.

On August 9, Karylle is set to fly to Singapore again to continue taping until the end of September.

Karylle said she is looking forward to see the pilot episode of “The Kitchen Musical” in ABS-CBN this coming October.

The following episodes of the series will by shown in Studio 23 and AXN cable channel.

Meanwhile, Karylle said she is not worried about her showbiz career in the Philippines because she still tries her best to reach out to her fans even when she’s abroad.

“Actually everyone is interactive, everyone is on Twitter. Nagsusulat na lang ako, nagba-blog din ako once in a while. Gumagawa rin ako ng mga video ganyan,” she said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Cristine Reyes Thrilled With Reputasyon's High Ratings

Actress Cristine Reyes is happy that her comeback TV project, "Reputasyon," is doing well in terms of ratings.

The much-talked about afternoon series about family and love garnered a 12% audience share, according to the August 5 data released by Kantar Media-TNS.

"Oo sobrang nagulat ako, kasi di ba alam naman natin na single palagi [ang rating]. Happy ako at least nabuhay ng 'Reputasyon' ang pang-hapon ng ABS-CBN," Reyes said.

"Hindi natin magagawa 'yon ng wala ang tulong ng mga nanonood sa atin. So marami pong salamat sa patuloy ninyong pagsuporta at promise na lalo pa naming pagagandahin ang 'Reputasyon.'"

Reyes said the show also helped her prove that she is a real actress.

"Thankful nga ako kasi sa mga roles na akala nila puro sexy lang, ngayon napatunayan ko na sa kanila na kaya kong gumawa ng show na hindi ko kailangang maging sexy para panoorin ng tao," she said.

Reyes was known for her sexy roles in primetime shows "Eva Fonda" and "Kristine."

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Rayver Cruz Wants to Follow John Lloyd Cruz's Footsteps

Though not related by blood, Rayver Cruz and John Lloyd Cruz share the same surname.

Both are young, and are part of the country's small entertainment industry.

But Rayver, known for his dancing skills, wants to take this connection a notch higher -- he aspires to be known as a drama actor, just like Box Office King John Lloyd.

"Oo naman, lahat sa amin gusto 'yung serious role. Kaya nga pinasok namin ito para balang araw ma-achieve namin 'yung maging successful actor," Rayver said.

"Like John Lloyd Cruz, ang hirap, diba? Pero malay mo? Mangangarap na lang eh di dapat 'yung solid na."

Rayver said he wants to follow in John Lloyd's footsteps. In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, the actor-dancer said he has been a fan of John Lloyd since he was little.

"Alam mo magaling talaga, magaling si Kuya Lloydie," he said.

Currently, Rayver is part of ABS-CBN's hit afternoon series "Reputasyon" with his real-life sweetheart Cristine Reyes.

He said he is happy that "Reputasyon" is receiving good reviews partly because of his performance in the show.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Karen Davila's 'Krusada' on Quality Healthcare

Compared to private health institutions, public hospitals offer cheaper, and sometimes free medical services. Poor Filipino families depend on them for their medical needs.

What will happen if government-managed hospitals such as the Philippine Heart Center, San Lazaro Hospital and Philippine Orthopedic Center become privatized?

This Thursday (August 11), Karen Davila will present the implications of Department of Health (DOH)’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program, which is said to improve the services offered by public hospitals.

Will this shift aid the poor or will it only burden them?

Promoting quality healthcare has long been Karen Davila’s cause. This is why she expresses concern over this new measure pushed by the government.

Listen, take part and be one in her crusade for quality healthcare this Thursday (August 11) in “Krusada” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

100 Days to Heaven Named This Season's Most Inspiring TV Series

Not only has “100 Days to Heaven” earned the nods of TV viewers and critics, it has also been made the teaching topic of a church sermon.

According to respected critic and columnist Nestor Torre, he heard a sermon himself wherein the priest urged churchgoers to learn from the story of the mean, icy, and cunning owner of a toy empire, Anna Manalastas.

In his sermon, the priest said people can draw inspiration from Anna, who after being killed in a car explosion, was given a second chance at earning a ticket to heaven by doing good to those she have wronged. He said Anna’s story shows the importance of “making amends, asking for forgiveness, attaining closure and deserving a second chance.”

In his review of “100 Days to Heaven,” Torre called it “as this season’s most inspiring TV series.”

Patrol ng Pilipino Zooms Into Senator Miguel Zubiri's Exit

All eyes were on Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri last Wednesday (August 3) when he announced his resignation during a privilege speech. Until the end, he claimed he had nothing to do with the election fraud exposed by Lintang Bedol and Zaldy Ampatuan.

From his office, to himself, and his former rival Koko Pimentel, what are the implications of Zubiri’s resignation?

Join ABS-CBN correspondent Ryan Chua as he uncovers the details behind Zubiri’s exit in the news documentary show “Patrol ng Pilipino.”

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN correspondent Dominic Almelor goes around the metro to see how prepared Filipinos are in anytime a typhoon hits. The MMDA has just recently unveiled an ultra high-tech flood control information system to monitor the metro of any flooding.

Find out if this is the answer to a faster and effective way of disaster management for the whole of Metro Manila this Tuesday (August 9) in “Patrol ng Pilipino,” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Angelica Panganiban Goes Green in Cosmo August 2011 Issue

Some celebs rely on heavy makeup and good lighting to make themselves look flawless on screen, but Angelica Panganiban is one of the special ones who possess natural beauty--with or without much primping. She just looks great in anything.

When the 24-year-old actress showed up at 55 Events Place for her Cosmo cover shoot, we saw firsthand exactly why she is the latest beauty muse of some of the country's biggest brands--particularly for their natural line.

Angelica arrived looking fresh and radiant on the set of the shoot in her casual clothing--which coincidentally fit the color scheme of the shoot. As associate art director Paula Pangan explains, "For our August cover, our theme is natural beauty, so we chose green as our main element."

Associate fashion editor Happy Lopez interpreted this theme with fun, fresh, and flirty outfits that she pulled out especially for Angelica's shoot. Happy says, "We picked a lot of soft, feminine, flowy dresses...We have short dresses and long dresses, gowns that are asymmetrical, and sweetheart and tube cuts [which suit Angelica's curvy form]."

The wide variety of clothing styles called for an equally impressive stock of accessories to match the outfits. In fact, Happy brought along 17 pairs of colorful shoes—from killer heels to funky platforms—and a ton of chic accessories to enhance the beauty of the dresses!

Launch the gallery to see which outfits made the cut, as well as the rest of the wardrobe options that were considered for the shoot. PLUS, see all 17 pairs of shoes and the accessories that took over Angelica's dressing room! You just might pick up some fab outfit ideas for rocking our August cover girl's fresh green look!

Watch behind-the-scenes footage of Angelica's shoot in CosmoTV! Don't forget to grab a copy of Cosmo's August 2011 issue, which has a bonus Cosmopolitan Beauty mag insert also featuring Angelica on the cover!

Source: www.cosmo.ph