IBC Primetime Programs Captured Top 5 in National TV Ratings

January 31, 2014

IBC primetime TV programs were the top 10 most watched programs nationwide last Monday (January 27) when competition launched its new programs, according to the data of Kantar Media.

The Kapinoy Network ruled primetime with its basketball fans of 2013 PLDT HomeDSL PBA Philippine Cup leading the pack with its all-time high national TV rating of San Mig Coffee Mixers vs. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (36.6%), Petron Blaze Boosters vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (35.4%), Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs. San Mig Coffee Mixers (35.0%) and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Petron Blaze Boosters (34.3%) that rated the semi-finals.

ABS-CBN ruled primetime with its timely drama on honesty and kindness, “Honesto,” leading the pack with its all-time high national TV rating of 33.3% or more than twice the viewership of GMA’s “Adarna” that rated 14.9% only.

“TV Patrol” became the second most-watched TV program nationwide as viewers tuned in for the latest news, including the latest updates on the controversial Vhong Navarro mauling incident. It registered a national TV rating of 33.1%, beating its competition “24 Oras” (14.8%).

“Got To Believe” placed third with 29.8% national TV rating, whereas its new competition, “Carmela,” only scored 14.4%. Following “Got To Believe” in the list was “Annaliza” that remained undisputed with 23.7% national TV rating or 14 points higher than the 9.6% pilot rating of “Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw.”

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s newest family drama series “The Legal Wife” starring Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera and Jericho Rosales was the fifth most-watched TV program with a 21% national TV rating versus its rival show “Rhodora X” (11%).

Hit Koreanovela series “When A Man Falls In Love” continued to grip viewers on its finale week as it won with 9.4% national TV rating, beating GMA’s “A 100-Year Legacy,” which only got 6.8%.

On the other hand, ABS-CBN’s trending entertainment talk show “Buzz ng Bayan” zoomed to the top of Sunday’s (January 26) most-watched TV shows and hit a whopping 20.5% national TV rating that left its new competition behind. The episode that featured Boy Abunda’s premium exclusive interview with Vhong was the no. 1 overall Sunday TV program, tied with Kapamilya sitcom “Home Sweetie Home.”

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

Don’t miss “Annaliza,” “TV Patrol,” “Honesto,” “Got To Believe,” “The Legal Wife,” and “When A Man Falls In Love,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Also, keep updated with the latest showbiz news via “Buzz ng Bayan,” every Sunday afternoon after “Luv U.”

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