ABS-CBN, GMA assert ratings lead in April

BROADCAST rivals ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network Inc. announced on Friday that they had kept their leads in the television ratings game for April.

In separate statements, the Lopez-led ABS-CBN said it continued to rule the nationwide TV ratings, while GMA claimed it dominated Urban Luzon.

Citing data from Kantar Media, which has a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes, ABS-CBN said it had garnered an average audience share of 46 percent, compared with its main competitor’s 30 percent.

The Kapamilya network also said it remained the leading network in Metro Manila, posting an audience share of 44 percent against GMA’s 22 percent; 38 percent in Mega Manila versus its rival’s 29 percent; 41 percent in Total Luzon, compared with GMA’s 33 percent; 55 percent in Total Visayas versus the competitor’s 23 percent; and 54 percent in Total Mindanao against GMA’s 27 percent.

“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” led the top 10 shows in April with 38.5 percent followed by the recently concluded “World of Dance Philippines” with 32.6 percent, “The General’s Daughter” with 31.3 percent, new reality-talent show “Search for Idol Philippines” with 29.5 percent, “TV Patrol” with 28.3 percent, “Nang Ngumiti ang Langit” with 27.5 percent, “It's Showtime” with 26.1 percent, “Kadenang Ginto” and “Los Bastardos” with 25.3 percent, the recently concluded “Halik” with 25 percent, new drama series “Sino ang May Sala? Mea Culpa” with 24.9 percent, “Pinoy Big Brother: Otso” with 23.5 percent, “Tonight with Boy Abunda” with 22 percent, “Bandila” with 21.8 percent, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” with 24.5 percent and “Hiwaga ng Kambat” with 23.5 percent, it said.

The Kapuso network, on the other hand, said a report from Nielsen TV showed it maintained its lead last month.

It generated an average total day people audience share of 36.6 percent in Urban Luzon, 5.5 points higher than ABS-CBN’s 31.1 percent, it said.

In Mega Manila, which GMA said it held 60 percent of all urban viewers in the Philippines, it defeated ABS-CBN with a total day average people audience share of 39 percent, compared with the latter’s 28 percent.

Kapuso shows likewise ruled the list of top-rating programs in Urban Luzon for April. The well-loved magazine show “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS), which was awarded anew at the prestigious 2019 New York Festivals, firmly held the number one spot. It also continued to be the most watched program nationwide.

KMJS was followed by “Sahaya,” “Magpakailanman,” “Daddy's Gurl,” “Kara Mia,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “24 Oras” and “TODA One I Love.”

Recently-launched romantic comedy series “Love You Two” immediately made it to the list followed by “Studio 7,” “Kapuso Movie Night,” “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” “Hiram na Anak,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Dragon Lady,” “Tadhana,” “Bihag,” “Inagaw na Bituin,” “Wowowin,” “The Crown Princess,” “Bubble Gang,” “Saksi,” “My Golden Life,” “The Boobay and Tekla Show,” “Wish Ko Lang” and “Imbestigador.”

Both groups also claimed their leadership in all time blocks in April.

On Friday, ABS-CBN shares rose by 14 centavos or 0.73 percent to finish at P19.30 each, while GMA shares ended flat at P5.22 apiece.

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