ABS-CBN keeps TV ratings lead in November

ABS-CBN said Tuesday it kept its nationwide television ratings lead in November, beating the competition in all regions and time slots.

The country's largest media and entertainment company got an audience share of 46 percent last month, 12 points higher than GMA Network, ABS-CBN said, citing Kantar Media.

The Kantar study is based on 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population, ABS-CBN said in a statement.

ABS-CBN had an audience share of 37 percent in Mega Manila and 41 percent in Metro Manila compared to 34 percent and 27 percent, respectively, for GMA, according to the statement.

ABS-CBN scored 44 percent in Total Luzon, 54 percent in Total Visayas and 49 percent in Total Mindanao, versus 35 percent, 27 percent and 34 percent, respectively, for GMA, it said.

Kantar data showed ABS-CBN had an audience share of 51 percent during primetime, where most Filipinos watch TV, compared to GMA's 32 percent, the network said. ABS-CBN also took the lead in the morning (6 a.m to 12 p.m.), noontime (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) and afternoon (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

Nine of the ten most watched programs in the country were produced by ABS-CBN, led by the long running police drama “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano," the network said.

The series topbilled by Coco Martin recorded a national TV rating of 41.1 percent, ABS-CBN said.

Other programs that made it to the list include La Luna Sangre, TV Patrol, Little Big Shots, Wansapanataym, Maalaala Mo Kaya, I Can See Your Voice, Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin, It’s Showtime, Pusong Ligaw, Hanggang Saan, Wildflower, Home Sweetie Home, and Goin’ Bulilit.

ABS-CBN said it sold four million boxes of its TVplus since its launch in 2015, helping drive digital terrestrial TV penetration in Metro Manila.

http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/05/17/abs-cbn-keeps-tv-ratings-lead-in-november

TPLEX opens new 10-km section

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar announced yesterday the opening of the 10.1-kilometer segment of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Expressway (TPLEX) in Pangasinan tomorrow.

Villar said the opening of the 10.1-km section, spanning from Binalonan to Pozorrubio, is a commitment of Private Infra Dev Corp. (PIDC), the concessionaire of the project, so that it may provide ease to motorists ahead of the busy Christmas season.

“The additional 10 kilometer road would ease traffic and significantly reduce travel time from Tarlac to Pozorrubio from 2 hours and 30 minutes to just 45 minutes,” said Villar.

The completion of the new segment will make TPLEX a 78.39-kilometer expressway, connecting provinces of Tarlac and Pangasinan.

The DPHW Chief said its last section – the 10.92 kilometer Pozorrubio, Pangasinan to Rosario, La Union segment is set for completion in June 2019.

“Upon full completion, TPLEX would reduce travel time from Tarlac to Rosario, La Union from 3.5 Hours to just an hour, benefitting an average of 20,000 vehicles per day,” he noted.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/12/05/tplex-opens-new-10-km-section/

From X rating, ‘Guro’ gets PG-13

Alfred Vargas’ latest movie, “Ang Guro Kong ’Di Marunong Magbasa,” was first given an “X” rating by the Movie and Television Review and  Classification Board (now headed by former congresswoman Rachel Arenas) because of “significantly violent scenes.” But on its second review, the rating was changed to PG-13 and is now ready for commercial release.

Alfred, who is a Quezon City Solon, is of course very happy over the reversal of the classification or rating of his movie which he describes as an advocacy film and this is why he accepted to play the role of Aaquil, a farmer who struggled to teach the children in his town to read and write, in spite of his being illiterate himself.

“Guro” is based on true accounts of hundreds of child soldiers released recently by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as part of its commitment to the UN to end the recruitment and use of children within their ranks. It is directed by Perry Escaño (it’s actually his debut full-length feature film) who expressed delight that the youth can now watch “Guro.”

“Guro” is Alfred’s first film in four years and one of the five Cinemalaya films he has appeared in, the others being “Colorum,” (2009), “Ang Paglilitis Ni Andres Bonifacio,” (2010), “Teoriya” (2011) and “Separados” (2014).

Perry, who is also a stage and TV actor, said: “Twenty to 30 percent of rebels in any particular group are children. They are trained to use guns and are put at the frontline of battles. These children should be carrying books not guns. There are many related issues concerning child warriors, but this film is related to the value of education.”

On his part, Alfred said: “I’ve decided to concentrate on public service but when I read the script, I couldn’t resist it. I immediately agreed to do it because it’s actually hitting two birds with one stone – I can act and at the same time advocate education.”

“Guro” also stars award-winning actors Miggs Cuaderno, Marc Justine Alvarez and Micko Laurente. Also featured in the movie, which starts showing tomorrow, are Mon Confiado, Lou Veloso, James Blanco, Kiko Matos, Loren Burgos, and Garie Concepcion among others.

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‘Super Ma’am’on YouTube

GMA Network’s primetime series “Super Ma’am,” starring Marian Rivera in the title role, is also now a hot item on Youtube.

It’s interesting how GMA is updating the fans of “Super Ma’am.” On the YouTube account of the Kapuso Network, viewers could watch the “full-force super heroes” video of the series which shows Super Ma’am and the Super Teens fighting their enemies like Jack and Jill.

The viewers’ pleasure in watching the action scenes sent the series trending and got the No. 15 spot on YouTube.

Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos and Albert Langitan, “Super Ma’am” is about a teacher with super powers who guides her students and their parents. It also stars Kim Domingo, Al Tantay, Jackie Lou Blanco and Helen Gamboa, among others.

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GMA Network tallies bigger TV ratings lead in November

Media giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) strengthened its nationwide ratings lead based on the latest data from Nielsen Philippines Television Audience Measurement.

For the month of November (with November 19 to 30 based on overnight data), the Kapuso Network ruled over its counterparts in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with an average total day people audience share of 43.2 percent, leading ABS-CBN’s 38.2 percent.

GMA also posted winning numbers across all day parts in NUTAM. The Network recorded 38.8 percent people audience share in the morning block versus ABS-CBN’s 35.9 percent.

GMA’s afternoon line-up consistently dominated the 12nn to 6pm block with 47 percent; way ahead of ABS-CBN’s 36.2 percent.

The Kapuso Network’s strong showing continued in the evening block with 42.1 percent versus competition’s 40.8 percent.

Likewise, GMA toppled its rival network in all time blocks in both Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

In Urban Luzon, the Network registered a total day people audience share of 48.8 percent; besting ABS-CBN’s 32.6 percent.

Similarly, in Mega Manila (based on November 1 to 18 data), the Kapuso Network continued its dominance with 51.1 percent total day people audience share as against competition’s 28.5 percent.

More Kapuso shows also made it to the list of top programs in NUTAM with the award-winning weekly family sitcom Pepito Manaloto still reigning as the most watched Kapuso program nationwide in November.

Included in the list as well were Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho; Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko; Magpakailanman; 24 Oras; Super Ma’am; All-Star Videoke; 24 Oras Weekend; and the Dingdong Dantes-starrer Alyas Robin Hood, which concluded last November 24.

Newly launched primetime drama series Kambal, Karibal immediately made its way to the list of most watched Kapuso programs in NUTAM along with consistent ratings drivers Ika-6 na Utos; Impostora; Haplos; Wowowin; My Korean Jagiya; Imbestigador; Eat Bulaga; Sunday PinaSaya; Celebrity Bluff; and Impostora.

GMA Network again dominated the list of top programs in Urban Luzon with 8 of the top 10; while sweeping Mega Manila’s top 10 list.

Further, GMA’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB was also hailed as the listeners’ number one choice in Mega Manila proving GMA’s dominance both in TV and radio. Based on the latest data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement, DZBB garnered a total day average audience share of 32.3 percent in October, which toppled DZMM’s 27.5 percent and DWWW’s 12.6 percent.

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Batangas seaport, airport, railway up for joint venture project

BATANGAS CITY – Batangas’ mega infrastructure projects on airport, seaport and railway are up for possible joint venture partnership following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the provincial government and a leading Chinese real estate developer firm.

Batangas public information office chief Jenelyn Aguilera said on Monday that Governor Hermilando Mandanas and his official party visited Hong Kong last Nov. 24 where he forged the joint venture agreement with real estate group Teamrise Group Co. Ltd. of China.

Aguilera said the provincial government expects the MOU to boost the huge infrastructure projects on seaport, airport and railway to spur economic development in the province.

She said that Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, Presidential Special Envoy to China Fernando Borja and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) representative Elmer Cadano witnessed the MOU signing.

Aguilera said the partnership agreement paved the way for the entry of foreign investment by the Chinese real estate development company in six development projects.

She cited information from Bloomberg.com that the Teamrise Group based in Wuhan, China is one of the largest real estate companies engaged in investment, trade, energy development and vision industries.

It is also actively involved in China’s national “Belt and Road Initiative” and the establishment of the ASEAN Development Corporation for continued investments in the Southeast Asian markets.

GMA-7 dominated November TV ratings

GMA Network Inc. said it remains the number one broadcasting network nationwide in terms of television ratings in November based on the latest data from Nielsen Philippines TV Audience Measurement.

The network, which airs on Channel 7 on free TV, said its average total day people audience share in the national urban television audience measurement ratings from November 19 to 30 stood at 43.2 percent, higher than rival ABS-CBN’s 38.2 percent. 

The network also recorded 38.8 percent people audience share in the morning block against ABS-CBN’s 35.9 percent, while GMA’s afternoon line-up consistently dominated the 12 noon to 6 p.m. block with 47 percent, way ahead of ABS-CBN’s 36.2 percent. 

The network’s strong showing continued in the evening block with 42.1 percent  against the competition’s 40.8 percent. 

GMA toppled its rival network in all time blocks in both Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

In Urban Luzon, the network registered a total day people audience share of 48.8 percent, besting ABS-CBN’s 32.6 percent. 

Similarly, in Mega Manila (based on November 1 to 18 data), GMA continued its dominance with 51.1 percent total day people audience share against competition’s 28.5 percent. 

More Kapuso shows also made it to the list of top programs in NUTAM with the award-winning weekly family sitcom Pepito Manaloto still reigning as the most watched Kapuso program nationwide in November.

Included in the list as well were Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho; Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko; Magpakailanman; 24 Oras; Super Ma’am; All-Star Videoke; 24 Oras Weekend; and the Dingdong Dantes-starrer Alyas Robin Hood, which concluded last November 24.

Newly launched primetime drama series Kambal, Karibal immediately made its way to the list of most watched Kapuso programs in NUTAM along with consistent ratings drivers Ika-6 na Utos; Impostora; Haplos; Wowowin; My Korean Jagiya; Imbestigador; Eat Bulaga; Sunday PinaSaya; Celebrity Bluff; and Impostora.
GMA Network again dominated the list of top programs in Urban Luzon with 8 of the top 10; while sweeping Mega Manila’s top 10 list.

GMA’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB was also hailed as the listeners’ number one choice in Mega Manila proving GMA’s dominance both in TV and radio. Based on the latest data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement, DZBB garnered a total day average audience share of 32.3 percent in October, toppling DZMM’s 27.5 percent and DWWW’s 12.6 percent.