AS ABS-CBN TAKES WEEKDAY PRIMETIME, GMA7 CONQUERS WEEKEND PRIMETIME IN MEGA MANILA!

For months now GMA7 has been struggling in the primetime race specially in weekdays as Honesto and Got to Believe remains a favorite choice of primetime viewers. Its newly launched fantaserye "Adarna" has yet to post impressive scores in Mega Manila although it is slowly inching up. Genesis remains inferior to Got to Believe while Korina's absence in TV Patrol has helped the nightly news program to narrow gap with 24 Oras. 

STAR CINEMA'S HIGH PROFILE MOVIES POST NO THREAT TO GMA'S DOMINANCE IN SUNDAY PRIMETIME!

November 17, 2013 (Sunday)

Morning:

Jesus The Healer (GMA-7) 0.5%; In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (GMA-7) 0.8%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 5%; Balitang 60 (TV5) 0.7%; Misa Nazareno (TV5) 1.9%

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (GMA-7) 4.6%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.3%; Power To Unite With Elvira (TV5) 0.9%

 Super Book (GMA-7) 7.4%; Paddle Pop Begins (GMA-7) 9.1%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; Yin Yang Yo! (TV5) 2.1%; Kick Buttowski! Suburban Daredevil (TV5) 4%

THE SINGING BEE DEBUT CRUSHES STARTALK IN MEGA MANILA!

November 16, 2013 (Saturday)

Morning:

Pinoy MD (GMA-7) 3.3%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; Imagination Movers (TV5) 1.2%

Cinderella (GMA-7) 5.4%; Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Ying Yang Yo! (TV5) 2.6%

Super Book (GMA-7) 8.1%; Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 1.1%; Kick Buttowski! Suburban Daredevil (TV5) 3.5%

HONESTO EXTENDS LEAD AGAINST GENESIS IN GMA'S BAILIWICK!

November 13, 2013 (Wednesday)

Morning:

Reporter’s Notebook Replay (GMA-7) 1.8%; My Puhunan Replay (ABS-CBN) 1.2%

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 6.7%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.2%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.3%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.9%

EAT BULAGA REGAINS STRENGTH IN MEGA MANILA!

After a recent surge in viewership of rival noontime program from AB-CBN, Eat Bulaga has once again extended its lead in Mega Manila! It's Showtime has enjoyed good ratings in the past weeks as it's segment That's My Tomboy earned enough Buzz to push the overall viewership numbers up. This has saw EB's distance narrow in Mega Manila and even lost its National Leadership. But recent data from AGB Nielsen show EB's numbers rising up again putting it in a comfortable lead against rival from ABS-CBN. Will this trend continue? let's see... 

DESPITE CLAIMING NO.1 IN TV RATINGS, GMA'S PROFIT FALLS, ABS-CBN'S UP!

GMA Network Inc., operator of the country’s second largest television network, is unlikely to meet an earlier projected 10 percent profit hike this year as earnings in the nine months through September slid due to higher expenses and slowing revenues, officials said Monday.

Company officials said in a briefing that net income during the period dipped 6 percent to P1.49 billion while revenues rose 4 percent to P9.75 billion. GMA said airtime revenues during this period was up 5 percent. Operating expenses, meanwhile, rose 7 percent to P7.6 billion, which the company said was due to higher production costs meant to “diversify and strengthen” TV content.

SAMSUNG DONATES $1 MILLION TO YOLANDA VICTIMS!

MANILA, Philippines - South Korea's biggest conglomerate, the Samsung Group, on Tuesday said it is offering $1 million in aid to the Philippines, which is recovering from the devastation caused by typhoon Yolanda.

South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said Samsung Group is making the donation through the Red Cross and World Vision Philippines.

GMA PRIMETIME PROGRAMS POSTS RATINGS BELOW 20% IN MEGA MANILA!

Supposed to be GMA's strong hold, TV Ratings of Kapuso Programs in Mega Manila fell to historic lows registering ratings below 20%! All of GMA's primetime shows except 24 Oras are consistently losing to rival programs from ABS-CBN in Mega Manila. This may be a real problem to GMA as Primetime shows are major source of ad revenues. If this continues GMA may lose more advertisers to ABS-CBN!

October 28, 2013 (Monday)

GMA CELEBRATES LANDSLIDE VICTORY IN SUNDAY VIEWING!

October 27, 2013 (Sunday)

Morning:

Jesus The Healer (GMA-7) 0.8%; In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley (GMA-7) 1.3%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 4.3%; Balitang 60 (TV5) 1.2%; Healing Grace Mass (TV5) 1.9%


Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (GMA-7) 5.1%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Power To Unite With Elvira (TV5) 0.6%

MMK SCORES OVER MAGPAKAILANMAN IN GMA'S TURF!

October 26, 2013 (Saturday)

Morning:
PJM Forum (GMA-7) 0.3%; Adyenda (GMA-7) 0.9%; Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 1.5%;Sa Kabukiran (ABS-CBN) 0.9%; Family Matters (TV5) 0.4%

Pinoy MD (GMA-7) 2.6%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.1%; Imagination Movers (TV5) 1.5%

Scooby Doo (GMA-7) 6.1%; Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.8%; Ying Yang Yo! (TV5) 2%

MGA BASANG SISIW ZOOM PAST BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative rating points of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs from October 25, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

October 25, 2013 (Friday)

Morning:

Born Impact Replay (GMA-7) 1.4%; Matanglawin Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.5%

PH'S RICHEST MAN MORE WEALTHY THAN SAMSUNG AND NEWS CORP EXECS!

MANILA - Mall tycoon Henry Sy has cemented his position as the Philippines' richest man after he landed on Bloomberg Markets magazine's ranking of the world's wealthiest men and women -- the only Filipino to make it to the list.

In a statement, Bloomberg Markets magazine said Sy -- whose empire spans the retail business, banking, property and resort development -- landed on the 72nd spot with a net worth of $13.3 billion, ahead of the likes of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who ranked 86th, and South Korea's Lee Kun Hee of tech giant Samsung, who placed 99th.

PRIMETMIE BIDA REGAINS LEADERSHIP IN MEGA MANILA!

October 24, 2013 (Thursday)

Morning:

Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 1.6%; TNT Tapatan ni Tunying Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.8%

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.7%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.2%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.7%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.6%

THAT'S MY TOMBOY NARROWS EAT BULAGA'S LEADERSHIP IN MEGA MANILA!

October 21, 2013 (Monday)

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.1%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.4%

Dragon Ball (GMA-7) 5.9%; Mojacko (GMA-7) 6.9%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.4%; Jungle Function (TV5) 3.4%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.7%       

One Piece (GMA7) 9.2%; Power Rangers RPM (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; Gargoyles (TV5) 3.5%

GMA NETWORK LOST NUTAM LEADERSHIP, BUT REMAINS STRONG IN URBAN LUZON!

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) sustained its leadership in the viewer-rich areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila last April (April 21 to 30 based on overnight data), according to data from the industry’s more widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Urban Luzon and Mega Manila respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of the total urban television households in the entire country.

LOPEZ DENIES AYALA'S ENTRY TO ABS-CBN!

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN stockholders approved the cancellation of their pre-emptive rights when the company sells new shares.

ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III says ABS-CBN was one of the few major listed companies where stockholders still had pre-emptive rights.

He says it needed to be removed to give the company better flexibility in raising capital wherever there are willing investors.

ABS-CBN TO COMBINE EQUITY AND DEBT TO FUND SHIFT TO DIGITAL TV!

MANILA -- ABS-CBN Corp. is in talks with various entities to raise funds for its investments for digital television migration and other initiatives, executives said on Tuesday.

"We continue to review our options... we're doing exploratory talks... we're talking to a lot groups, not just banks [and] it can be a combination of equity or debt," Rolando Valdueza, ABS-CBN's chief financial officer, said in a press conference following the firm's annual stockholders' meeting.

MINUTE TO WIN IT REMAINS STRONG DESPITE NEW COMPETITION!

April 10, Wednesday

Daytime:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 3.8%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 2.6%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.1%; Handy Manny (TV5) 4.3%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 6.7%

Doraemon (GMA-7) 8.8%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 11.2%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Phineas And Ferb (TV5) 7.2%; Johnny Bravo (TV5) 7.2%

LOVE & LIES PREMIER'S STRONG IN MEGA MANILA!

April 9, Tuesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 3%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 0.7%; Handy Manny (TV5) 3.3%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 6.5%

Doraemon (GMA-7) 7.4%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 10.5%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Phineas And Ferb (TV5) 5.9%; Johnny Bravo (TV5) 5.7%

Atashin'Chi (GMA-7) 11.4%; Yakitate!! Japan (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Adventure Time With Finn & Jake (TV5) 5.2%

One Piece (GMA-7) 13.6%; Kuroko's Basketball (ABS-CBN) 5.3%; Ben 10 Ultimate Alien (TV5) 3.9%

Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) 14.2%; Naruto Shippuden (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (TV5) 3.1%

RYZZA THE RYZZA MAE SHOW DEBUTS STRONGLY IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from April 8, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

April 8, Monday

Morning:

PH'S LARGEST BUSINESS GROUPS HEAD ON FOR THE P16-B NAIA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT!

MANILA, Philippines - The San Miguel and Manuel V. Pangilinan-led groups submitted the only two bids for the P16 billion NAIA Expressway project, which is on track to becoming the government's third PPP project. 

In a text message, Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson said the bids are now being evaluated. He said the evaluation will take at least a week before the financial bids are opened.

PLDT GROUP COOLS OFF TO MYANMAR TELCO ENTRY!

MANILA, Philippines—Dominant network Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is cool to the idea of investing in Myanmar’s telecommunications industry, citing the high cost of entry and a competitive landscape that heavily favored locals.

PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said he expected that the two nationwide telecom licenses being bid out by the Myanmar government would be “hotly contested.”

LOPEZ GROUP AIMS TO INVEST IN THE P17-BILLION MACTAN-CEBU AIRPORT EXPANSION!

MANILA, Philippines - The Lopez family's listed holdings firm, First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC), is eyeing a return to infrastructure projects.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday, April 5, FPHC said its board approved the participation, through a consortium, in the government's auction of the P17-billion Mactan-Cebu International Airport expansion project.

It did not name the consortium of the partners. The Lopez group are among the biggest business groups in the country that are joining the bid to expand and operate the country's 2nd busiest international gateway.

NIELSEN: SMART SUBSCRIBERS SWITCHING TO GLOBE!

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MANILA - Globe Telecom on Thursday said it is gaining subscribers at the expense of its main rival, a claim that Smart Communications refuted.

Citing a survey by Nielsen, Globe said 49 percent of SIM switchers came from Smart. Commissioned by Globe, the survey was conducted from January 9 to December 31, 2012, and polled 12,937 respondents in randomly selected areas nationwide.

“Leading the market with innovation and customization, Globe continues to reinforce its position as a strong and formidable challenger in the market with sustained subscriber gains despite the aggressive switching campaigns and negative tirades of our competitors. We are bringing in this huge source of inspiration and motivation as we sustain growth momentum this year and in the years to come,” Ernest Cu, Globe president and chief executive said in a statement.

TV5'S RATINGS SURGE DURING BLACK SATURDAY!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last March 30, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

March 30, Saturday (Black Saturday)

Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) 5.9%; Super Book (ABS-CBN) 8.5%; Hey Arnold! The Movie (TV5) 8.7%

Pokemon Theater Presents (GMA-7) 11.2%; Doraemon Adventures Presents (GMA-7) 10.7%; Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind (ABS-CBN) 8.9%; The Prince Of Egypt (TV5) 8.3%

GMA PROGRAMS UNRIVALED DURING GOOD FRIDAY!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last March 29 , 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

March 29, Friday (Good Friday)

Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) 6.2%; Super Book (GMA-7) 10.1%; The 8th Word (TV5) 1.5%; Rugrats In Paris The Movie Rugrats Ii (TV5) 6.5%

ABS-CBN'S AD RATE MORE THAN HALF A MILLION!

MANILA, Philippines -- Makabayan senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño on Wednesday revealed a jaw-dropping truth behind placing a 30-second ad spot on National TV. Casiño disclosed the cost for airing a 30-second ad in ABS-CBN which stands for more than half-a-million pesos! It is not yet clear whether the 30% discount for Political Ads aired on National TV is already discounted on the mentioned amount. But if the amount is already discounted, then the real cost for advertising on ABS-CBN is a mind-blowing P769,417.00 for a 30-second ad spot!     

GMA NETWORK KEEPS LEADERSHIP IN MEGA MANILA AND URBAN LUZON!

Broadcast industry leader GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained its dominance in the key areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila for the month of March citing data from the more widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the period March 1 to 31 (March 17 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA registered comfortable leads against rival networks ABS-CBN and TV5 in these two areas particularly important to advertisers.

ABS-CBN REMAINS THE UNDISPUTED NO.1 NETWORK IN MARCH!

More Filipino households across urban and rural homes continue to get their daily dose of news and entertainment from the country’s largest and leading multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation, which topped all TV stations in March (excluding Holy Week) with an average audience share of 41%, or 10 points ahead of GMA’s 31%, based on data from Kantar Media.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

ABS-CBN AND GMA7 RECEIVES BULK OF POLITICAL ADS, COMELEC

KRIS AQUINO'S TV PATROL INTERVIEW INCHES CLOSER TO RIVAL 24 ORAS!

March 21, Thursday

Morning:

Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 0.7%; Sports Unlimited Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.2%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.1%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.3%

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 4%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.3%;Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.1%; Handy Manny (TV5) 4.4%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 5.8%

GMA'S NEW PRIME TIME SERIES MUNDO MO'Y AKIN POSTS WEAKER RATINGS!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last March 20 to 21, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

 March 20, Wednesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 3.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.1%;Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.6%;  Handy Manny (TV5) 4.5%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 6.6%

GMA'S 2012 NET INCOME MISSES TARGET! DOWN BY 5% Y-O-Y!

Listed GMA Network Inc.'s consolidated gross revenues grew 6 percent year-on-year to P13.929 billion in 2012, the broadcast giant reported Friday.

For the period, the Network raked in a 7 percent growth in airtime sales to P12.703 billion comprising 91 percent of gross revenues.

GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said the company is expected to deliver better financial results this year, as evidenced by its strong financial performance at the opening of the year.

ABS-CBN CORP. 2012 RECURRING NET INCOME UP BY 23%!

MANILA -- ABS-CBN Corp.'s consolidated net income amounted to P1.708 billion in 2012, breaching the company's P1.6-billion target amid growth in advertising revenues and consumer sales.

However, the 2012 net income is below the P2.420 billion consolidated net income in 2011, the Lopez-led multimedia conglomerate said in a statement on Thursday.

But removing the one-time gain from the sale of investments in 2011, recurring net income of the company jumped 23% last year, ABS-CBN said.

ABS-CBN CORP TO SPEND P5B IN 2013! HIGHER AD REVENUE SEEN IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF 2013!

MANILA-- ABS-CBN Corp has allocated about P5 billion for capital expenditures this year, and this would be spent on equipment, transmission facilities, film and program rights acquisition, and on the operations of unit SkyCable Corp., Valdueza said.

The company expects to rake in higher profits in the first quarter versus the same period last year, banking on an increase in regular or non-political ads amid a buoyant Philippine economy.

"The first three months will be significantly better than last year," Rolando Valdueza, chief financial officer at ABS-CBN, said in a briefing on Thursday.

The broadcast giant raked in a P306-million net income in the first quarter of last year, a big decline from the P976-million recorded in the previous year.

Valdueza said that for the first three months of 2013, revenues will be driven by regular or non-political ads due to the country's strong economy at present.

"Spending and consumption are up, reflective of the positive economic situation of our country," Valdueza pointed out.

GMA NETWORK OPPOSES LAW TO ALLOW PTV-4 SELL COMMERCIAL AIRTIME!

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno S. Aquino III signed into law a measure that will “revitalize” the operations of state-owned and -operated television station People’s Television Network, Inc. or PTV-4.

"I am happy to announce that President Aquino signed into law Republic Act 10390, an Act Revitalizing the People’s Television Network, on March 14," Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a Malacañang press conference on Wednesday, March 20.

UMAGANG KAY GANDA OUTRACES UNANG HIRIT IN GMA'S TURF!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last March 15 to 17, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

 March 15, Friday

Morning:

PTV-4 PREPARING FOR DIGITAL TV IN 2015!

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno S. Aquino III signed into law a measure that will “revitalize” the operations of state-owned and -operated television station People’s Television Network, Inc. or PTV-4.

"I am happy to announce that President Aquino signed into law Republic Act 10390, an Act Revitalizing the People’s Television Network, on March 14," Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a Malacañang press conference on Wednesday, March 20.

APOY SA DAGAT CUTS TOW'S LEAD IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last February 19, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

February 19, Tuesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 4.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.1%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.3%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 3.5%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.2%

GMA'S KOREANOVELA CRASHES KAHIT KONTING PAGTINGIN IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last February 18, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

February 18, Monday


Morning:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 5.1%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.5%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.1%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.3%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 3.1%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4%

KAPATID AFTERNOON MOVIES WINS A COMFORTABLE LEAD IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 16 to 17, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

February 16, Saturday

Morning:

World's Famous Tales (GMA-7) 4.6%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.2%

Thundercats (GMA-7) 6.6%; Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 1.4%; Batibot (TV5) 4.5%

WOWOWILLIE REMAINS THE UNDERDOG IN THE NOONTIME BATTLE!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 14 to 17, 2013, derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households:

February 14, Thursday

Morning:

APOY SA DAGAT DEBUTS FAIRLY IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 11 to 12, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 11, Monday

Morning:

Tunay Na Buhay Replay (GMA-7) 1.1%; Pinoy True Stories Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.4%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.2%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.3%

INA KAPATID ANAK REMAINS PRIMETIME LEADER IN MEGA MANILA AND NATIONAL URBAN!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 11 to 12, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 12, Tuesday

Morning:

I-Witness Replay (GMA-7) 1.1%; Pinoy True Stories Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.6%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.3%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.4%

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 5.6%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.5%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.4%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.8%; Jake And The Neverland Pirates (TV5) 4.7%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 5.2%

GMA NETWORK ADMITS THE LIMITED POLITICAL AIRTIME MAY CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY!

MANILA - GMA Network Inc on Wednesday said a Commission on Elections (Comelec) move to limit election candidates' TV and radio airtime may dampen revenues.

"The new airtime allotment rule imposed by the Comelec may have an impact on GMA’s revenues but stations with low ratings will be at a greater disadvantage," Felipe Gozon, GMA Network chairman said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

GMA SWEEPS TOP 3 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME WEEKEND PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 10, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 10, Sunday

Morning:

MAGPAKAILAN MAN RAKES DOUBLE THE AUDIENCE THAN MMK IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 9, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 9, Saturday

Morning:

Pinoy MD (GMA-7) 2.8%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 1.7%; Handy Manny (TV5) 0.9%; Imagination Movers (TV5) 1.8%

T.O.W. AND I.K.A. NECK TO NECK TO CAPTURE LEAD IN MEGA MANILA PRIMETIME!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February 8, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 8, Friday

Morning:

Unang Hirit! (GMA-7) 5%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.2%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 0.9%; The Alabang Housewives (TV5) 1.5%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.9%

JUAN DELA CRUZ DEFEATS INDIO IN GMA'S BAILIWICK, MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs last February 5, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 5, Tuesday

Morning:

I-Witness Replay (GMA-7) 0.9%; XXX Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.3%; Reaksyon Replay (TV5) 0.2%; Presinto 5 (TV5) 0.3%

SKY CABLE TO FACE NTC INQUIRY AFTER GMA-7 COMPLAINT!

MANILA - The cable unit of ABS-CBN Corp on Wednesday said it submitted a technical report to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) detailing the channel reassignment of rival GMA Network Inc's flagship free-to-air TV service.

"We acknowledge GMA's filing of complaint versus Sky with the NTC.  We believe that this is the proper venue to express their stand on the matter," SkyCable said in a statement sent to Interaksyon.com

PARTY PILIPINS BEATS ASAP'S 18TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from February  3, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

February 3, Sunday

Morning: