Media networks say high ratings maintained in Feb.

CITING different rating providers, ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. reported on Tuesday that they had kept their ratings high last month.

The Lopez-led media giant said its nationwide TV audience share for the month of February, as reported by Kantar Media, stood at 39%, beating its rival GMA’s 33%.

ABS-CBN said Kantar Media used a nationwide panel composed of 2,610 urban and rural homes, representing 100% of the total TV viewing population of the country.

GMA said it recorded an average of 35.2% total day people audience share nationwide last month against ABS-CBN’s 32.1%. The network cited data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

“The Kapuso Network’s overall lead was mainly driven by its steadily improving numbers in the morning and afternoon blocks,” it said.

For its part, ABS-CBN said: “The network kept its stronghold of primetime, earning 43% versus GMA’s 33%.”

GMA said it ruled in Urban Luzon with 37.2% average total day people audience share, beating ABS-CBN’s 29.5%. It added that it was also winner in Mega Manila with 38.1% while ABS-CBN only got 27.5%.

In the list of top-rating programs, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) is still the consistent number one show nationwide.

More GMA shows also occupied the overall top 30 lists in the respective areas — 17 in both NUTAM and Urban Luzon; 19 in Mega Manila; and 16 in Urban Visayas.

Joining KMJS as the Network’s top-rating shows for February were 24 Oras, Wowowin Primetime, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Magpakailanman, Descendants of the Sun The Philippine Adaptation, Centerstage, Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday, The Gift, Daddy’s Gurl, Pepito Manaloto, Amazing Earth, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Prima Donnas, Madrasta, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Love of my Life, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Unang Hirit, Mars Pa More, Eat Bulaga, Tadhana, Ilaban Natin Yan, Imbestigador and Magkaagaw.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN said it “led all media networks in bringing its content online to address the change in the Filipinos’ viewing habits.”

In January, ABS-CBN said it was “leader” in national television ratings, while GMA Network, Inc. said it “clinched the top spot.”

ABS-CBN said its nationwide TV audience share for the month of January stood at 38%, beating its rival GMA’s 32%.

The most watched programs in February were produced by ABS-CBN, with primetime stalwart FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano remaining at the top spot with 34%. Julia Montes’ comeback, meanwhile, was an instant hit as the weekly action-drama 24/7 recorded 27%.

TV Patrol (26.5%) remained as the most preferred newscast in the country, while viewers tuned in to the intense battle of contestants and coaches in The Voice Teens (26.4%), which returned for a new season in February.

The love story of Billy (Liza Soberano) and Gabo (Enrique Gil) in Make It With You (25.9%) consistently brought kilig all throughout the love month. MMK (24.9%), on the other hand, touched viewers’ hearts with its real-life stories, while the talented contestants of Your Moment (23.9%) impressed viewers nationwide.

The grand battle of the Mondragons pumped up viewers’ afternoon as Kadenang Ginto ended on a high note with 22%.

Other Kapamilya shows that ranked in the top 10 were Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, I Can See Your Voice, Rated K: Handa Na Ba Kayo?, Gandang Gabi Vice, Umagang Kay Ganda, Magandang Buhay, It’s Showtime, Ipaglaban Mo, new daytime drama series Love Thy Woman, Sandugo, SOCO, Kuha Mo and Pamilya Ko. — Arjay L. Balinbin

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