ABS-CBN, GMA claim ratings lead in July

BY LISBET K. ESMAEL

The rivalry between broadcast giants ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. raged on last month, with both claiming to lead in their television ratings war.

Citing data from separate ratings service providers last Friday, ABS-CBN claimed leadership in nationwide television ratings, while GMA asserted that it secured the spot in urban areas.

The Lopez-led network said a report from Kantar Media showed that it defeated its rival by 13 points in the nationwide TV ratings, hitting 45 percent against GMA’s 32 percent.


Shows from ABS-CBN also dominated the top 15 list in July with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano remaining at the top, followed by It’s Showtime, The General’s Daughter, Sino ang May Sala? Mea Culpa, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Tonight with Boy Abunda, the recently-concluded Search for Idol Philippines, TV Patrol, Bandila, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Umagang Kay Ganda, Magandang Buhay, Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, Kadenang Ginto, Los Bastardos, Hiwaga ng Kambat, Home Sweetie Home, Rated K and Gandang Gabi Vice.

For its part, GMA said data from Nielsen TV showed that it maintained its lead last month after generating an average total day people audience share of 34 percent in Urban Luzon, slightly higher than ABS-CBN’s 31.4 percent.

In Urban Luzon's list of top-rating programs for the month, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) was still undisputed in the number one spot. The award-winning magazine show also led the list of most watched programs in National Urban Philippines.

Following KMJS were Magpakailanman, 24 Oras, Sahaya, StarStruck, Daddy's Gurl, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and the Derek Ramsay-Andrea Torres starrer The Better Woman.

Amazing Earth, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Pepito Manaloto, Eat Bulaga, Love You Two, 24 Oras Weekend, Dragon Lady, Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko, Bihag, Wowowin, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Tadhana, Wish Ko Lang, Imbestigador, Dahil sa Pag-Ibig were also among the ratings drivers for July.


SONA 2019: The GMA News Special Coverage was likewise the most watched with 41.2 percent overnight people audience share in NUTAM versus ABS-CBN’s 32.6 percent.

ABS-CBN shares added 36 centavos or 1.97 percent to finish at P18.60 each, while GMA shares lost 1 centavo or 0.19 percent to end at P5.38 apiece last Friday.

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