34 moviegoers arrested for ignoring national anthem

THIRTY-FOUR individuals were arrested after they refused to stand up for the national anthem prior to the showing of a movie in a Batangas mall cinema on Wednesday, September 5, a police official said.

Batangas Police Chief Edwin Quilates said the 34 persons were arrested before the 2 p.m. screening of the movie “The Hows of Us” at the Xentro Mall, Barangay Malinis in Lemery, Batangas.

"Operatives of the police station conducted operation against violators of Republic Act (RA) 8491 at said place that resulted in the arrest of the suspects wherein they did not stand in attention and disrespected the Philippine National Anthem while it was being played prior to the showing of movie film entitled The Hows of Us," the police said in its report.

They were brought to the Lemery police station for proper disposition.

Quilates said charges for violation of the RA 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines will be filed before the court on Thursday, September 6.

Section 38 of RA 8491 states that the singing of the national anthem “must be done with fervor.”

“As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem,” the law read.

Violating the said law is punishable by a fine of P5,000 to P20,000, or by up to a year in prison, or both depending on the discretion of the court.

Even moviegoers who do not stand up when the National Anthem is being played in cinemas will be sanctioned, as it empowers the security personnel and ushers in movie houses to arrest a violator and summon law enforcement officers to assist in conducting citizens' arrest.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1762933

34 nabbed for disrespect to National Anthem inside Batangas cinema

LEMERY, Batangas -- Police arrested 34 moviegoers here Wednesday afternoon for showing disrespect while the Philippine National Anthem was being played before a film screening in a local cinema.

Lemery municipal police chief, Chief Insp. Alfie M. Salang, reported to Batangas provincial police director Senior Supt. Edwin Quilates that the local police operation “Oplan Bandila” was conducted in the movie house at a mall in Barangay Malinis.

Salang said the movie goers were arrested after they failed to stand up while the National Anthem was being played prior to the showing of the movie, “The How’s of Us”.

He said “Oplan Bandila” aims to net persons found violating Republic Act No. 8491, or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”, and is implemented in all theaters, cinemas and public events across the region at the initiative of Police Regional Office 4-A (Calabarzon) Director, Chief Supt. Edward Carranza.

Quilates said that Carranza’s directive to all police units in the region, which issued last month, aims to instill in all Filipinos, especially in Calabarzon, a culture of patriotism and sense of duty.

He said the order to the region’s provincial police directors is to dispatch law enforcers every time there are film screenings in cinemas to check public viewers who do not stand when the National Anthem is played.

Based on a surveillance video and photos taken at the cinema, the 32, whose names have been withheld, were found to have violated RA 8491.

“This serves as a stern warning to everyone that we shall at all times give due respect to the Philippine National Anthem while being played, as stated in Sec. 38. Chapter 2 of RA 8491,” Quilates warned.

He referred specifically to Section 38 of the law, which states that “when the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.”

The Flag and Heraldic Code specifies that “as a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chest.”

The Code also stipulates that those in the military, scouting, citizen’s military training, and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed at the last note of the anthem.

The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played and sung preceding “events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes.”

But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; local competitions; during the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations; before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; and other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.

The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.

Section 20 of the law also states: “The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo.”

Failure to observe the National Anthem rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline in the case of government officials and employees, without prejudice to the provisions of Section 50 of the Code.

The penalty consists of a fine of PHP5,000 to PHP20,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, at the discretion of the court.

All citizens to stand at attention and sing with fervor, as a sign of respect, when the National Anthem is played at public gatherings.

Even moviegoers who do not stand up when the National Anthem is being played in cinemas will be sanctioned, as it empowers the security personnel and ushers in movie houses to arrest a violator and summon law enforcement officers to assist in conducting citizens' arrest. (Jojo C. Magsombol/PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1047158

34 moviegoers arrested for not standing up to sing “Lupang Hinirang” inside cinema

Batangas — Thirty-four moviegoers were arrested Wednesday night for not standing up to sing the Philippine national anthem inside the cinema of a mall in Lemery, Batangas.

Inspector Hazel Luma-ang, information officer of the Batangas Provincial Police Office, said operatives of the Lemery police station conducted an operation at Cinema 2 of Xentro mall against violators of Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines law.

The operation happened at 2 p.m.

"The operation resulted to the arrest of the suspects for not standing in attention and for disrespecting the Philippine National Anthem while it was being played prior to the showing of the movie film entitled 'The Hows of Us,'" Luma-ang said.

They are currently detained at the Lemery police station while appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court Thursday.

Section 38 of the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines mandates that when the national anthem is played at a public gathering, the attending public shall sing the anthem with fervor.

“As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests,” the code reads.

The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played and sung preceding “events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes.”

But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; national and local sports competitions, during the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and other occasions as may be allowed by the NHCP.

The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.

Penalties stated in the code for any person that violates any of the provisions of RA 8491 shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than P5,000 but not more than P20,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

All citizens to stand at attention and sing with fervor, as a sign of respect, when the National Anthem is played at public gatherings.

Even moviegoers who do not stand up when the National Anthem is being played in cinemas will be sanctioned, as it empowers the security personnel and ushers in movie houses to arrest a violator and summon law enforcement officers to assist in conducting citizens' arrest.

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2018/09/06/1849213/34-moviegoers-arrested-not-standing-sing-lupang-hinirang-inside-cinema

34 moviegoers arrested for not standing up for PH national anthem

The Batangas Police arrested 34 moviegoers who did not stand up while the Philippine national anthem was being played before the screening of the film “The Hows of Us” in Lemery town in Batangas on Wednesday.

According to Batangas police chief Senior Superintendent Edwin Quilates, the operatives of the station conducted “OPLAN Bandila” which led to the arrest of the suspects for violation of Republict Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

“This serves as a stern warning to everyone that we shall at all times give due respect to the Philippine national anthem while it is being played,” said police senior inspector Hazel Luma-Ang Suarez.

As stated under Section 38 of RA 8491: “When the national anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.”

“As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor,” it added.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/09/06/34-moviegoers-arrested-for-not-standing-up-for-ph-national-anthem/

34 arrested for sitting out national anthem at 'The Hows of Us' screening

(UPDATED) The operation at a moviehouse in Lemery, Batangas, is part of Calabarzon cops' Oplan Bandila

(UPDATED) – Refusing to stand up and face the flag could land you in jail during the singing of the national anthem.

Around 34 movie-goers learned this lesson in Lemery town in Batangas after cops arrested them for not standing up when "Lupang Hinirang" was played before the 2 pm screening of The Hows of Us at Cinema 2 in Xentro Mall on Wednesday, September 5.

"Operatives of the police station conducted operation against violators of Republic Act 8491 at said place that resulted in the arrest of the suspects wherein they did not stand in attention and disrepect[ed] the Philippine National anthem while it was being played prior to the showing of movie film entitled The Hows of Us," said the police report obtained by Rappler.

They were detained at the Lemery police station while appropriate charges were prepared for filing in court on Thursday, September 6.

Why the arrest? RA 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines mandates "reverence and respect" for the Philippine flag at all times.

Under Section 38 of RA 8491 states: "When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor."

"As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor."

The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played and sung preceding “events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes.”

But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; national and local sports competitions, during the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and other occasions as may be allowed by the NHI.

In addition to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag, the Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) shall also be recited in its original form while standing with the right hand with palm open raised shoulder high, and shall be recited in all basic education institutions after the singing of the National Anthem.

Section 20 of the law also states: “The rendition of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the national anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo.”

Violating the rules set by the flag code is punishable by a fine of P5,000 to P20,000, or by up to a year in prison, or both.

It's part of Oplan Bandila: According to Batangas police chief Senior Superintendent Edwin Quilates, the arrest was part of Oplan Bandila.

Oplan Bandila was initiated by Calabarzon police regional director Chief Superintendent Edward Carranza.

"[Aside from cinemas], it also includes flag raising in public schools and other occasions," Quilates told Rappler in a text message. – With a report from Tina Ganzon-Ozaeta/Rappler.com

https://www.rappler.com/nation/211293-persons-arrested-sitting-out-national-anthem-hows-of-us-showing

34 arrested for not standing up for ‘Lupang Hinirang’ in Batangas cinema

Police arrested 34 moviegoers for not standing up during the playing of the Philippine national anthem in a film showing in Lemery, Batangas on Wednesday.

Police said in a report on Thursday that the 34 were about to watch “The How’s of Us” starred by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla in Cinema 2 of Xentro Mall. “Lupang Hinirang” was then played before the film, according to the report.

Authorities said the suspects showed “disrespect” to the national anthem by not standing.

The arrested moviegoers will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act No. 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, police said. /muf

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1028995/34-arrested-for-not-standing-up-for-lupang-hinirang-in-batangas-cinema

Moving on from the Marcos dictatorship

PAPER VIEW

On August 21, we  commemorated  Senator Ninoy Aquino’s assassination.  Imee Marcos was reported to have  said “the millennials have moved on, and I think people at my age should also move on as well.” And vice-presidential candidate-loser Bongbong Marcos  defended her, saying: “There are so many problems na hinaharap ng taong bayan, na hinaharap ng Pilipinas. Bakit natin pinag-aaksayahan pa ‘to? Tapos na ito eh.”

And then Imee Marcos   later   reportedly  said: “I said on many, many occasions that for those who were inadvertently pained, certainly, we apologize.” She continued : “But what I heard is that there are calls for an apology tantamount to an admission, which we would never do.”

They still do not get it.

The Marcos regime was one of the darkest periods in Philippine history. It was not about  the late Senator Ninoy Aquino against the dictator Marcos, but rather about a nation plundered and mangled  by that regime.  No less than the three great branches of the Philippine government have  unequivocally recognized this.

On the executive branch’s part,  the late President Corazon Aquino  issued Executive Order No. 1  creating  the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). Its main mission was “the recovery of all ill-gotten wealth accumulated by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, his immediate family, relatives, subordinates and close associates, whether located in the Philippines or abroad, including the takeover or sequestration of all business enterprises and entities owned or controlled by them, during his administration, directly or through nominees, by taking undue advantage of their public office and/or using their powers, authority, influence, connections, or relationship.”

At least  P170 billion of ill-gotten wealth (assets, monies, and properties) have  been recovered. And the PCGG is still trying to recover millions, if not billions, more.

For  the Supreme Court’s part, declared  in  its  1989 Marcos et al vs. Manglapus case  (GR No. 88211  September 15, 1989):

“We cannot also lose sight of the fact that the country is only now beginning to recover from the hardships brought about by the plunder of the economy attributed to the Marcoses and their close associates and relatives, many of whom are still here in the Philippines in a position to destabilize the country, while the government has barely scratched the surface, so to speak, in its efforts to recover the enormous wealth stashed away by the Marcoses in foreign jurisdictions. Then, we cannot ignore the continually increasing burden imposed on the economy by the excessive foreign borrowing during the Marcos regime, which stifles and stagnates development and is one of the root causes of widespread poverty and all its attendant ills. The resulting precarious state of our economy is of common knowledge and is easily within the ambit of judicial notice.”

Finally,  Congress by enacting  Republic Act 10368 (Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013)  acknowledged  the horrors of the Marcos administration. It provided:

” … it is hereby declared the policy of the State to recognize the heroism and sacrifices of all Filipinos who were victims of summary execution, torture, enforced or involuntary disappearance, and other gross human rights violations committed during the regime of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos covering the period from September 21, 1972, to February 25, 1986, and restore the victims’ honor and dignity. The State hereby acknowledges its moral and legal obligation to recognize and/or provide reparation to said victims and/or their families for the deaths, injuries, sufferings, deprivations, and damages they suffered under the Marcos regime.”

Truly,  while an “apology tantamount to an admission” will be a remarkable development, it does not matter if one is not forthcoming. For all intents and purposes, history has already made its judgment.  And that judgment has been   affirmed by no less than the   executive, legislative, and judicial departments of the government — an unprecedented recognition of the atrocities  — not merely  “inadvertently ” inflicted — and plunder of the Marcos era.

And the  only way  for the people to “move on”   is to remember the evils of that  Marcos rule,  continue learning  from them  and make sure  that   the plundering and the mangling suffered by the nation under that despicable  regime will not be repeated.  This becomes especially important today when revisionists  are returning and    some high government officials  exhibit  Marcos-like autocratic tendencies.

Contrary to the Bongbong Marcos’ “tapos na to eh” suggestion, the crusade for  justice  will not be over until the last stolen centavo is recovered and the last victim vindicated.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/09/07/moving-on-from-the-marcos-dictatorship/

Rival networks keep ratings lead

Television broadcast giants GMA Network Inc. sustained its lead in viewer-rich urban areas around Luzon while ABS-CBN said it was the No. 1 across the country.


Both companies, citing different third-party research companies, released their audience share numbers for August 2018 showing each media group managed to protect leadership in their respective markets.


In a statement, GMA Network noted that for the month, it registered an average total day people audience share of 42.6 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (Nutam) versus ABS-CBN’s 36.2 percent.


GMA uses data provided by Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.


For its part, ABS-CBN announced its nationwide dominance, with an average audience share of 44 percent against GMA’s 32 percent. ABS-CBN’s figures come from Kantar Media.


Viewerships scores are linked to the bottomline as these are closely followed by advertisers.


GMA has touted its leadership in urban areas, mainly in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila. It said these areas accounted for 72 percent and 59 percent of all urban viewers in the country.


Its average total day audience share in Urban Luzon stood at 48 percent versus ABS-CBN’s 30.2 percent in August. For Mega Manila, GMA said its audience share was at 49.4 percent against ABS-CBN’s 27.7 percent.

In NUTAM’s list of top-rating programs, GMA bagged 7 spots out of the top 10 with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS) still reigning as the most watched Kapuso program.

Following KMJS were “Kambal, Karibal,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras,” “Victor Magtanggol,” “Onanay,” and “Magpakailanman.”

Completing the Network’s list of ratings drivers for August were “The Clash,” “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” “Amazing Earth,” “Inday Will Always Love You,” “Bubble Gang,” “Saksi,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “Contessa,” “The Stepdaughters,” “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka,” “Wowowin,” “Tadhana,” “Imbestigador,” “Kapag Nahati ang Puso,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Sunday Pinasaya,” and “Kapuso Movie Night.”

ABS-CBN, meanwhile, claimed leadership across a wide variety of areas, including Metro Manila— a crucial component of Mega Manila. It was also far ahead of competition in Visayas and Mindanao.

In its statement, ABS-CBN said ratings leadership in Metro Manila stood at 41 percent against GMA’s 28 percent. In total Luzon, ABS-CBN cornered 40 percent while GMA got 36 percent.

ABS-CBN’s lead in Total Visayas was at 51 percent versus GMA’s 26 percent. In Mindanao, the figure stood at 52 percent compared to GMA’s 26 percent.

ABS-CBN also sought to highlight its lead in primetime, which runs from early evening through midnight. The slot was coveted since advertisers allocated huge chunks of their placements during these hours.

ABS-CBN’s primetime ratings were at 48 percent versus GMA’s 32 percent, according to Kantar Media data.

The long-running drama “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” continued to be the country’s most watched program with an average national TV rating of 41.7%, followed by the reality show “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” (34.8%).

Also part of the top fifteen list are “TV Patrol,” new Kapamilya primetime drama series “Ngayon at Kailanman,” “Bagani,” “Halik,” “Since I Found You,” “Tonight with Boy Abunda,” “Bandila,” “MMK,” “Rated K,” “I Can See Your Voice,” “Gandang Gabi Vice,” “Goin’ Bulilit,” “Wansapanataym,” “Home Sweetie Home,” “Sana Dalawa ang Puso,” “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP,” “Asintado,” “Araw Gabi,” “Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show” and “The Blood Sisters”.

http://business.inquirer.net/256706/rival-networks-keep-ratings-lead

ABS-CBN, GMA both claim Aug ratings lead

Media giants ABS-CBN and GMA Network both claimed the lead in the national ratings game for the month of August.

Citing data from Kantar Media, the Lopez-led Kapamilya network said it bested GMA in nationwide TV ratings with a 44-percent average audience share, 12 points higher than rival GMA’s 32 percent.

GMA, meanwhile, said it remained unbeatable last month, citing data from market research firm Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. GMA said it garnered a 42.6-percent total day people audience share in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) in August versus ABS-CBN’s 36.2 percent.

ABS-CBN said it was the leader in the primetime block with a 48-percent audience share compared to GMA’s 32 percent.

In Metro Manila, ABS-CBN said it had an audience share of 41 percent while GMA only recorded 28 percent; in Total Luzon it posted 40 percent against 36 percent of the competitor; in Total Visayas, 51 percent versus 26 percent; and in Total Mindanao, 52 percent against 26 percent.

The long-running drama “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” continued to be the country’s most watched program with an average national TV rating of 41.7%, followed by the reality show “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” (34.8%).

Also part of the top fifteen list are “TV Patrol,” new Kapamilya primetime series “Ngayon at Kailanman,” “Bagani,” “Halik,” “Since I Found You,” “Tonight with Boy Abunda,” “Bandila,” “Ipaglaban Mo,” “MMK,” “Rated K,” “I Can See Your Voice,” “Gandang Gabi Vice,” “Goin’ Bulilit,” “Wansapanataym,” “Home Sweetie Home,” “Sana Dalawa ang Puso,” “It’s Showtime,” “Asintado,” “Araw Gabi,” “Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show” and “The Blood Sisters.”

GMA, on the other hand, said it led “across all day parts in NUTAM,” posting a 43-percent audience share in the evening block versus ABS-CBN’s 37.9 percent.

GMA said it also led ratings in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, with a 48-percent audience share in Urban Luzon versus the rival’s 30.2 percent and 49.4 percent in Mega Manila against ABS-CBN’s 27.7 percent.

In NUTAM’s list of top-rating programs, GMA bagged 7 spots out of the top 10 with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS) still reigning as the most watched Kapuso program.

Following KMJS were “Kambal, Karibal,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras,” “Victor Magtanggol,” “Onanay,” and “Magpakailanman.”

Completing the Network’s list of ratings drivers for August were “The Clash,” “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” “Amazing Earth,” “Inday Will Always Love You,” “Bubble Gang,” “Saksi,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “Contessa,” “The Stepdaughters,” “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka,” “Wowowin,” “Tadhana,” “Wish Ko Lang,” “Imbestigador,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Sunday Pinasaya,” and “Kapuso Movie Night.”

On Wednesday, GMA Network shares were up 0.36 percent at P5.50 each while ABS-CBN shares fell 2.10 percent to P23.30 each.

https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-gma-both-claim-aug-ratings-lead/438691/

Ratings war: ABS-CBN, GMA both claim lead in August

THE ratings war continued in August as rivals ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. both claimed the lead in nationwide ratings, citing different audience measurement providers.


In a statement, ABS-CBN said it kept its nationwide ratings lead with an average audience share of 44% in August, versus GMA’s 32%, according to Kantar Media data.


On the other hand, GMA Network said it recorded an average total day people audience share of 42.6% in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), against ABS-CBN’s 36.2%, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.


ABS-CBN said Kantar Media uses a nationwide sample size of 2,610 urban and rural homes, while GMA said Nielsen surveyed “approximately 900 more homes” than its rival.


The Lopez-led multimedia company said it posted an average audience share of 41% in Metro Manila against GMA’s 28%; 40% in Total Luzon against GMA’s 36%; 51% in Total Visayas against GMA’s 26% and 52% in Total Mindanao against GMA’s 26%.


For the primetime block (6 p.m.-12 midnight), ABS-CBN said it posted an average audience share of 48%, compared to GMA’s 32%. It also dominated the other time blocks — morning (6 a.m. to 12 noon) with 41% share against GMA’s 32%; noontime (12 noon to 3 p.m.) with 43% versus GMA’s 33%; and afternoon (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) with 43% against GMA’s 36%.


The long-running drama “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” continued to be the country’s most watched program with an average national TV rating of 41.7%, followed by the reality show “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” (34.8%).

Also part of the top fifteen list are “TV Patrol,” new primetime drama series “Ngayon at Kailanman,” “Bagani,” “Halik,” “Since I Found You,” “Tonight with Boy Abunda,” “Bandila,” “MMK,” “Rated K,” “I Can See Your Voice,” “Gandang Gabi Vice,” “Goin’ Bulilit,” “Wansapanataym,” “Home Sweetie Home,” “Sana Dalawa ang Puso,” “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP,” “Asintado,” “Araw Gabi,” “Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show” and “The Blood Sisters.”

Meanwhile, GMA said in the morning block, it recorded 38.9% people audience share compared to ABS-CBN’s 34.2%, while in the afternoon block, it had a 44.3% share versus ABS-CBN’s 34.9%. For the evening block, GMA said it had an average of 43% compared to ABS-CBN’s 37.9%.

GMA said the Nielsen ratings were gathered from Aug. 1 to 31, with Aug. 26 to 31 based on overnight data.

For Urban Luzon, the network said it posted an average total day people audience share of 48% against ABS-CBN’s 30.2%; and 49.4% in Mega Manila versus its rival’s 27.7%. GMA said Urban Luzon and Mega Manila account for 72% and 59% of all urban viewers in the country.

In NUTAM’s list of top-rating programs, GMA bagged 7 spots out of the top 10 with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS) still reigning as the most watched Kapuso program.

Following KMJS were “Kambal, Karibal,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras,” “Victor Magtanggol,” “Onanay,” and “Magpakailanman.”

Completing the Network’s list of ratings drivers for August were “The Clash,” “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” “Amazing Earth,” “Inday Will Always Love You,” “Bubble Gang,” “Saksi,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “Contessa,” “The Stepdaughters,” “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka,” “Wowowin,” “Tadhana,” “Wish Ko Lang,” “Imbestigador,” “Kapag Nahati ang Puso,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Sunday Pinasaya,” and “Kapuso Movie Night.”

GMA Network likewise dominated the list of top programs in Urban Luzon by taking 9 out of 10 spots while GMA swept Mega Manila’s top 10 list.

http://www.bworldonline.com/ratings-war-abs-cbn-gma-both-claim-lead-in-august/