Jason Abalos and Dominic Roque on MMK 'Brothers' Episode (March 15)

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will inspire TV viewers to value their loved ones through the touching tale of inseparable brothers, Okoy and Luman, who will be portrayed by Jason Abalos and Dominic Roque.

Okoy and Luman have a promise to be at each other’s side for the rest of their lives. Driven by their dream of building their own house, Okoy works hard and sacrifices almost everything to help his younger brother finish his studies.

How will Okoy accept that fact that his beloved brother, whom he has taken care of all his life, has given up on him at his most trying time?

Also part of Jason and Dominic’s “MMK” are Maliksi Morales, JM Ibañez, Dianne Medina, Mymy Davao, and Mike Austria. It is directed by Garry Fernando, written by Arlene Tamayo and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario.

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon.

Don’t miss Asia’s longest-running drama anthology, “MMK” this Saturday (March 15) after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, like Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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National TV Ratings (March 8-9): Vhong's It's Showtime Return Hits 20.3%; MMK Tops Weekend Viewing

The Maalala Mo Kaya episode featuring Abby Bautista as a 7-year-old rape victim topped the list of weekend (March 8 and 9) TV programs with a 33% national TV rating. Meanwhile, TV viewers tuned in to Vhong Navarro’s return to “It’s Showtime” last Saturday (March 8), which hit 20.3% national TV rating, beating GMA’s “Eat Bulaga” that only rated 12.6%.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on March 8-9, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Sa Kabukiran (0.9%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.2%)

Salamat Dok (1.9%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.1%)

Swak Na Swak (2.7%) vs. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (6.0%)

Honey Watch Out (2.6%) vs. Super Book (8.4%)

Sineskwela (3.6%) vs. Paddle Pop Kombatei (9.9%) / Angry Birds Toons (11.5%)

Avatar The Legend Of Aang (5.1%) vs. Pororo (11.0%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5.2%) vs. Toriko (9.5%)

Spongebob Squarepants (7.5%) vs. Tropang Potchi (5.8%)

2013-2014 Nba Regular Season (Live) (8.0%) vs. Sarap Diva (5.4%) / Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (8.4%)

It’s Showtime (20.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (12.6%)

Sabado Specials ‘Shake Rattle And Roll 12′ (15.5%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Batman’ (7.7%)

S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (12.6%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (6.4%)

Failon Ngayon (9.7%) / TV Patrol Weekend (15.3%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (6.1%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (2.3%)

Bet On Your Baby (26.6%) vs. Picture Picture (11.3%) vs. Magic Gimik Revealed! (2.9%)

Wansapanataym ‘Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit’ (32.5%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (14.8%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (3.1%)

MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Seashells’ (33.0%) vs. Magpakailanman (19.1%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.2%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (3.0%)

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles (13.0%) vs. Celebrity Bluff (15.5%) vs. Juan Direction (2.1%)

Banana Split Extra Scoop (5.4%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (11.1%) vs. Kaya. (1.1%)

The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.4%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night ‘To Err Is Humane’ (Saturday) (6.0%) vs. Spinnation (0.5%)

Sports Unlimited (0.7%) / O Shopping (0.1%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.3%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (0.4%)

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The Healing Eucharist (4.7%) vs. Mojacko! (0.8%) / Puppy In My Pocket (2.3%) / Scan 2go (4.8%)

Swak Na Swak (3.6%) vs. The Batman (6.5%)

Salamat Dok (3.1%) vs. Super Book (8.3%) / Paddle Pop Kombatei (9.2%) / Pororo (10.6%)

X-Men (3.1%) vs. Toriko (10.8%)

Blade (3.8%) vs. Aha (7.5%)

Matanglawin (6.3%) vs. Born To Be Wild (7.5%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Finding Nemo’ (12.4%) vs Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Ice Age Dawn of The Dinosaurs’ (12.4%)

ASAP 19 (13.1%) vs. Sunday All Stars (9.3%) / True Horror Stories (9.5%)

Luv U (11.1%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (6.7%)

Buzz Ng Bayan (9.0%) vs. Startalk (5.3%) vs. PLDT Home Tvolution PBA 2014 Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (6.7%)

TV Patrol Weekend (9.8%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (5.1%)

Goin’ Bulilit (16.8%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (10.1%)

Home Sweetie Home (21.1%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (19.4%)

Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (22.6%) / Gandang Gabi Vice (19.7%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (21.1%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (4.3%) / Wow Mali Pa Rin! (3.6%)

Sunday’s Best ‘The Oscars’ (4.5%) vs. Imbestigador (15.1%) / Sunday Night Box Office ‘Legendary’ (7.3%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (3.2%) / Pilipinas News Weekend (1.0%)

O Shopping (0.4%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.7%)

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Abby Bautista Plays 7-year-old Rape Victim in MMK (March 8)

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” encourages adult TV viewers to give “SPG” or strong parental guidance to children who will watch its episode this Saturday (March 8) due to its sensitive child rape theme.

The story will feature a young girl named Jenny (to be played by Abby Bautista) who grew up craving the love and care of her working parents. Because no one’s closely looking after her welfare, Jenny is raped at the age of seven by their laundry-woman’s live-in partner.

For her to be able to overcome the mental and psychological trauma of the vicious assault, Jenny’s father entrusts Jenny to her grandparents who live far from them. How will this supposed haven of love turn into a molestation ring for Jenny?

Also part of the Emmanuel Q. Palo-directed “MMK” episode are Pen Medina, James Blanco, Lara Quigaman, Gloria Diaz, Kathleen Hermosa, and Junjun Quintana. It was written by Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Agatha Ruadap and Michelle Joy Guerrero. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon.

Don’t miss Asia’s longest-running drama anthology, “MMK” this Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, like Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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National TV Ratings (March 1-2): Pokwang MMK Tops Weekend Viewing; Eat Bulaga Beats Showtime

The MMK episode of Pokwang titled 'Arroz Caldo' was the most-watched program last weekend based on the TV ratings provided by Kantar Media/TNS. The said MMK episode got 31.3%. Meanwhile, Eat Bulaga beat It's Showtime on a Saturday, the second consecutive weekend that it attracted more viewers than the Kapamilya noontime show.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on March 1-2, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Sa Kabukiran (0.7%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.3%)

Salamat Dok (2.1%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.8%)

Swak Na Swak (2.0%) vs. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (5.9%)

Honey Watch Out (2.0%) vs. Super Book (9.2%)

Sineskwela (3.6%) vs. Paddle Pop Kombatei (10.3%) / Angry Birds Toons (11.5%)

Avatar The Legend of Aang (4.2%) vs. Pororo (10.8%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (4.6%) vs. Toriko (9.6%)

Spongebob Squarepants (6.4%) vs. Tropang Potchi (6.7%)

2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Live) (5.9%) vs. Sarap Diva (6.0%) / Maynila ‘Biyaheng Puso’ (8.5%)

It’s Showtime (11.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.6%)

Sabado Specials ‘Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5′ (10.2%) / S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (8.1%) vs.  GMA Blockbusters ‘Joe’s Apartment’ (11.1%)

Failon Ngayon (7.2%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (7.7%)

TV Patrol Weekend (8.0%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (6.5%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (1.6%)

Bet On Your Baby (21.3%) vs. Picture Picture (9.7%) vs. Hero on Ice Michael Martinez (1.9%)

Wansapanataym ‘Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit’ (30.7%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (15.0%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (2.9%)

MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Arroz Caldo’ (31.3%) vs. Magpakailanman (15.9%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.5%)

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles (13.9%) vs. Celebrity Bluff (15.5%) vs. Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (3.8%) / Juan Direction (2.0%)

Banana Split Extra Scoop (7.0%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (10.9%) vs. Kaya. (0.7%)

The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.1%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night ‘Lucky Stars Go Places’ (6.4%) vs. Spinnation (0.3%)

Sports Unlimited (1.1%) / O Shopping (0.4%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.3%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (0.2%)

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The Healing Eucharist (4.3%) vs. Mojacko! (1.2%) / Puppy In My Pocket (2.5%) / Scan 2go (3.9%)

Swak Na Swak (3.5%) vs. The Batman (6.1%) / Super Book (7.1%)

Salamat Dok (2.8%) vs. Paddle Pop Kombatei (8.2%) / Pororo (9.1%)

X-Men (3.4%) vs. Toriko (10.3%)

Blade (3.7%) vs. Aha (7.9%)

Matanglawin (7.7%) vs. Born To Be Wild (7.6%)

Pinoy Pride XXIV The Future is Now (15.2%) / Albert Pagara Vs Isack Junior (11.9%) / Genesis Servania Vs Alexander Munoz (17.9%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival Big Mommas Like Father Like Son’ (11.6%) vs. Del Monte Kitchenomics (10.8%)

ASAP 19 (11.9%) vs. Sunday All Stars (8.1%) / True Horror Stories (8.9%)

Luv U (9.9%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (5.1%)

Buzz Ng Bayan (9.3%) vs. Startalk (5.7%)

TV Patrol Weekend (10.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (5.9%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (4.4%)

Goin’ Bulilit (15.8%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (9.2%)

Home Sweetie Home (19.5%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (19.1%)

Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (21.8%) / Gandang Gabi Vice (19.8%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (21.9%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (3.4%) / Wow Mali Pa Rin! (3.5%)

Sunday’s Best Cheche Lazaro Presents Palibhasa Babae’ (3.8%) vs. Imbestigador (14.5%) / Sunday Night Box Office ‘One Missed Call’ (8.2%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (4.6%) / Pilipinas News Weekend (1.1%)

O Shopping (0.7%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.9%)

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Pokwang a Martyr Wife in MMK (March 1) with Marco Gumabao, Brian Poe Llamanzares

Comedienne Pokwang will make viewers cry in the upcoming family drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (March 1). She will play the role of Mely, a martyr wife to her philandering husband and a dedicated mother to her beloved children. 

Since Mely does not want her kids to grow up in a broken family, she keeps her husband’s infidelity to herself. How will Mely manage to hide the truth from her children for 15 years? 

Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Emilio Garcia, Marco Gumabao, Lance Lucido, Beauty Gonzalez, Althea Guanzon, Brian Poe Llamanzares, Celine Lim, Aaron Junatas, Abby Bautista, Jun Urbano, Jef Gaitan, Yda Yaneza, and Carla Guevarra. 

The Garry Fernando-directed episode is written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Michelle Joy Guerrero. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss Asia’s longest-running drama anthology, “MMK” this Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, like Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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National TV Ratings (February 22-23): Marlo and Janella MMK Most-Watched; Eat Bulaga Beats Showtime

The MMK episode starring Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel was the most-watched program last weekend. The show registered 32.1% TV ratings nationwide, one of the highest episodes of MMK this year. Meanwhile, Eat Bulaga beat It's Showtime on Saturday with the grand finals of segment You're My Foreignoy.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on February 22-23, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Sa Kabukiran (1.3%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.8%)

Salamat Dok (2.8%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.8%) / Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (5.1%)

Swak Na Swak (3.0%) vs. Super Book (8.4%)

Honey Watch Out (1.9%) vs. Paddle Pop Kombatei (9.7%)

Sineskwela (3.0%) vs. Angry Birds Toons (10.3%)

Avatar The Legend of Aang (4.7%) vs. Pororo (9.5%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (4.6%) vs. Toriko (9.2%)

Spongebob Squarepants (6.0%) vs. Tropang Potchi (7.4%)

2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Live) (6.2%) vs. Sarap Diva (7.2%) / Maynila (10.2%)

It’s Showtime (13.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.3%)

The Singing Bee (9.7%) / S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (10.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Batman & Robin’ (10.0%)

Failon Ngayon (9.2%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (7.4%)

TV Patrol Weekend (14.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (7.3%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (1.8%)

Bet On Your Baby (26.7%) vs. Picture Picture (10.6%) vs. Magic Gimik Revealed! (3.7%)

Wansapanataym ‘Three-In-One’ (31.5%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (16.7%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (3.7%)

MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Card’ (32.1%) vs. Magpakailanman (18.1%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.3%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (2.5%)

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles (13.0%) vs. Celebrity Bluff (14.8%) vs. Juan Direction (1.9%)

Banana Split Extra Scoop (6.2%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (11.1%) vs. Yaman Ng Bayan (1.5%)

The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.9%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night (Saturday) ‘The Black Sheep Affair’ (6.5%) vs. Spinnation (0.4%)

Sports Unlimited (0.9%) / O Shopping (0.3%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.0%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.4%) / 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Bobsleigh Live (0.3%)

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The Healing Eucharist (4.1%) vs. Mojacko! (1.0%) / Puppy In My Pocket (2.2%) / Scan 2go (3.5%)

Swak Na Swak (3.7%) vs. The Batman (5.2%)

Salamat Dok (2.9%) vs. Super Book (7.0%) / Paddle Pop Kombatei (9.0%) / Pororo (9.6%)

X-Men (3.5%) vs. Toriko (9.4%)

Blade (4.4%) vs. Aha (7.9%)

Matanglawin (6.8%) vs. Born To Be Wild (7.7%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Cars 2′ (13.2%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) Alvin And The Chipmunks The Squeakquel’ (12.3%)

ASAP 19 (12.7%) vs. Sunday All Stars (8.5%) / True Horror Stories (9.9%)

Luv U (12.5%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (7.6%)

Buzz Ng Bayan (14.0%) vs. Startalk (6.6%) / 24 Oras Weekend (6.6%)

TV Patrol Weekend (15.0%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (10.0%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup Finals (Live) (9.3%)

Goin’ Bulilit (18.6%) / Home Sweetie Home (22.7%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (20.3%) / News 5 Live (6.2%) / Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (5.3%)

Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (21.6%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (21.1%) vs. Wow Mali Pa Rin! (4.7%)

Gandang Gabi Vice (15.0%) vs. Imbestigador (14.3%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (3.6%)

Sunday’s Best ‘Lakwatsero Sa Hokkaido’ (5.8%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office ‘Voices Of Love’ (4.7%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (1.2%) / Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (0.6%)

O Shopping (0.9%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.5%) vs. 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Live (0.4%)

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Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel in MMK Kilig Episode (February 22)

Be Careful With My Heart teen stars Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel will star in the upcoming drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (February 22). They will play the roles of rival honor students Neneng and Celo, who will eventually find themselves bound by love. 

How will their love-hate relationship lead to romance? Will competition reignite between them once one of them gets more successful than the other? 

Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Veyda Inoval, Kyle Banzon, Diego Loyzaga, Joshua Colet, Dominic Ochoa, Rochelle Barameda, Almirah Muhlach, Lander Vera Perez, and Marithez Samson. The Raz de la Torre-directed episode is written by Joan Habana and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario and Johnny Cruz. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producers Lindsay Anne Dizon and Niña Laureano. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For moreupdates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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MMK Pocketbooks Now Available in Bookstores and Newsstands

It’s time to flip through the pages of the “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) pocketbooks once again, as ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. brings back stories for Filipinos to stay tuned for; stories that are set to not only thrill, but to serve as reflections for real people with real tales to tell—of love, family, career, or country.

Two stories will be hitting bookstores and newsstands to kick things off—“Popcorn” and “Fishball” by favorite “komiks” writer and editor KC Cordero.

“Popcorn” details different kinds of love—the love of a boy named Earl for a girl named Maya who has overcome obstacles, the love of Maya as a daughter for her mother Aling Clara, and the love of a mother that asks for nothing except the well-being of her children.

On the other hand, “Fishball” goes into how “puppy love” plays out—between two innocent young ones who are faced with the obstacle of living in two different worlds. Apart from the romance, “Fishball” also contains life lessons such as respect for one’s family, the importance of making the right decisions, and the necessity of keeping an open mind. Bear witness to the story of Ian, a fishball vendor named Imee, and her older sister Leslie as it unfolds at the turn of each page.

Grab copies of these two inspiring MMK pocketbooks today—available at National Bookstore, 7-11, and BookSale stores and outlets nationwide.

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National TV Ratings (February 15-16): Xian and Bangs MMK, Nash and Alexa's Wansapanataym Finale Most Watched Nationwide

The finale episode of Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad's Wansapanataym special registered 31.3% TV ratings nationwide, making it the most-watched program last weekend followed by Bet on Your Baby and MMK starring Xian Lim and Bangs Garcia. Meanwhile, Buzz ng Bayan has proven that it's the only showbiz talk authority by beating Startalk by another wide margin (10.5% vs 4.8%).

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on February 15-16, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Sa Kabukiran (1.2%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.4%)

Salamat Dok (2.1%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.4%)

Swak Na Swak (2.8%) vs. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (5.0%)

Honey Watch Out (2.8%) vs. Super Book (7.4%) / Paddle Pop Kombatei (8.4%)

Sineskwela (3.8%) vs. Angry Birds Toons (9.8%)

Avatar The Legend of Aang (5.3%) vs. Pororo (9.5%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5.7%) vs. Toriko (9.9%)

Spongebob Squarepants (7.6%) vs. Tropang Potchi (6.1%) / Sarap Diva (5.3%)

2014 NBA All-Star Weekend BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challeng (6.9%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (8.9%)

It’s Showtime (14.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (12.5%)

The Singing Bee (9.5%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘The Back-Up Plan’ (8.0%)

S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (9.8%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (7.2%)

Failon Ngayon (9.2%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (7.8%)

TV Patrol Weekend (18.2%) vs. Picture Picture (10.2%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (3.0%) / Magic Gimik Revealed! (4.9%)

Bet On Your Baby (29.5%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (15.4%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (4.7%)

Wansapanataym ‘Enchanted House’ (31.3%) / MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Gitara’ (28.2%) vs. Magpakailanman (17.7%) / Celebrity Bluff (15.3%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (4.3%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (3.3%)

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles (9.7%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (11.6%) vs. Juan Direction (1.9%) / 2014 Lbc Ronda Pilipinas International Edition (1.8%) / Kaya (1.0%)

Banana Split Extra Scoop (4.6%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.8%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night ‘Mulan’ (7.2%) vs. Spinnation (0.2%)

Sports Unlimited (0.9%) / O Shopping (0.5%) vs.  Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.0%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (0.4%) / 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Speed Skating (0.3%)

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The Healing Eucharist (4.1%) vs. Mojacko! (0.6%) / Puppy In My Pocket (1.8%) / Scan 2go (3.5%)

Swak Na Swak (3.3%) vs. The Batman (5.3%) / Super Book (7.0%)

Salamat Dok (4.0%) vs. Paddle Pop Kombatei (7.6%) / Pororo (7.7%)

X-Men (4.4%) vs. Toriko (7.4%)

Blade (4.3%) vs. Aha (6.7%)

Matanglawin (5.8%) vs. Born To Be Wild (6.6%)

Petrang Kabayo (12.8%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival The Chronicles of Narnia The Voyage of The Dawn (11.2%)

ASAP 19 (12.3%) vs. Sunday All Stars (7.8%) / True Horror Stories (9.0%)

Luv U (11.6%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (6.6%)

Buzz Ng Bayan (10.5%) vs. Startalk (4.8%)

TV Patrol Weekend (11.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (5.3%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup Finals (Live) (6.4%)

Goin’ Bulilit (18.2%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (10.8%)

Home Sweetie Home (22.1%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (21.3%) vs. Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (4.3%) / Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (3.3%)

Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (22.7%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (20.9%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (3.5%) / Wow Mali Pa Rin! (3.2%)

Gandang Gabi Vice (17.7%) vs. Imbestigador (14.0%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (3.2%)

Sunday’s Best Lea Salonga Playlist A Celebration of 35 Years’ (5.2%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office ‘Night Watch’ (7.4%) vs. 2014 Lbc Ronda Pilipinas International Edition (1.3%) / Pilipinas News Weekend (0.5%) / Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (0.2%)

O Shopping (0.6%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.5%) vs. 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Bobsleigh Live (0.3%)

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Xian Lim, Bangs Garcia in MMK Valentine Special (February 15)

Hunk actor Xian Lim and Bangs Garcia will star in the Valentine special of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (February 15). Xian will play the role of Maynard, the playboy who captures the heart of Zandrae (Bangs), a girl who grew up with a lot of insecurities due to her dark skin tone and unsupportive family.

Feeling loved and valued by Maynard, Zandrae will let her world around him. What will Zandrae do when she discovers that the guy she loves is just playing with her? 

Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Nadia Montenegro, Joyce So, David Chua, Louella de Cordova, Justin Gonzales, Ben Isaac, Deniesse Aguilar, Hannah Flores, Helga Krapf and Kazel Kinouchi. The Garry Fernando-directed episode is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. Don’t miss the Valentine special of “MMK” this Saturday (February 15) after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

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Sam Concepcion and Ynna Asistio in MMK (February 8)

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” ushers the month of hearts with a cute story that will make viewers smile and realize the real ‘face’ of love. Being a super fan of actress Sheryl Cruz, Tirso (to be played by Sam Concepcion) dreamt of nothing but to have a girlfriend as beautiful as her. 

So when his father told him to marry someone who was a far cry from his dream girl Sheryl, he left their house and lived away from his family. Will Tirso still run away when he finally sees a Sheryl Cruz look-a-like? 

Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Ynna Asistio, Malou Crisologo, Noel Colet, CJ Navato, Giselle Sanchez and William Lorenzo. The Nuel C. Naval-directed episode is written by Joan Habana and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Michelle Joy Guerrero. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producers Lindsay Dizon, Fe Catherine San Pablo, and Niña Laureano. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday (February 8), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Empress Portrays Iza Calzado in MMK (February 1)

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will share this Saturday (February 1) the inspiring journey of award-winning actress Iza Calzado towards a ‘lighter’ life. Featuring Empress and child star Belle Mariano as Iza, witness how an insecure girl bravely faced her problems and resolved her obesity issues.

Living in a broken family, how did Iza empower herself to win her personal battle with her weight? How did her seemingly simple weight problem became a crucial turning point in her life? 

Also part of the “MMK” are Dimples Romana, Christian Vasquez, Ina Feleo and Joross Gamboa. The Raz de la Torre-directed episode is written by Cyrus Dan L. Cañares and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario.

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Discover Iza’s triumph over life battles in “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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ABS-CBN Big Winner at 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards; Named Best TV Station

ABS-CBN Corporation welcomed the year 2014 with a bang as the network once again swept major recognitions at the recently held “Gandingan 2014: The 8th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards” that includes the Most Development-Oriented TV station for ABS-CBN and Best AM Station for DZMM for the second consecutive year, and Best FM station for the newly reformatted MOR 101.9.

Most students of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) prefer ABS-CBN after the network bagged a total of 21 awards compared to GMA’s 19 again making it the most awarded network at the annual awards.

ABS-CBN won big in the television categories with “TV Patrol” being awarded as the Best News Program, “The Bottomline” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show and its host Boy Abunda as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as Best Development-Oriented Drama Program, “Wansapanataym” as Best Development-Oriented Children’s Program, “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program, “My Puhunan” as Best Livelihood Program for its episode “Lugaw Queen,” and Choose Philippines’ El Gamma Penumbra plug as Best Development-Oriented TV Plug. ABS-CBN was also named Gandingan ng Kaunlaran.

DZMM and MOR 101.9, meanwhile, led winners for the radio categories with Ted Failon being recognized as Best AM Announcer, “Failon Ngayon” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Program, “Suriang Bayan sa SRO” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Plug,  DJ Chacha as Best Disk Jock, and “Dear MOR” as Most Development-Oriented FM Program.

Broadcast journalist and TV personality Kim Atienza, on the other hand, once again bagged the Gandingan ng Edukasyon special award, while radio host Carl Balita was again named the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan.

Special citations were also given to ABS-CBN’s regional programs, namely ABS-CBN North Central Luzon’s “Bayanijuan: Leptospirosis” for Best Regional TV Program and ABS-CBN Palawan’s “TV Patrol Palawan” for Best Regional News Program.

The Gandingan Awards is the annual awards program of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Over a thousand students vote for programs and personalities that strive to promote development-oriented issues.

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K Brosas and Khalil Ramos Hooked, Text Mates in MMK (January 25)

Singer-comedienne K Brosas will topbill ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for the first time this Saturday (January 25). She will play the role of a cheerful and loving mother Neneng, who suddenly gets hooked in texting a young guy named Janus (Khalil Ramos). 

What pushed a dedicated housewife to escape from her “real life” and give her time to a total stranger? Together with K and Khalil in “MMK” are Dennis Padilla, Gemmae Custodio, Miko Aytona, Moi Bien, Paul Salas, Harvey Bautista, Zeppi Borromeo, Aleck Bovic, Wendy Valdez, Liezel Garcia and Emmanuelle Vera. 

The episode is directed by Garry Fernando, written by Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Agatha Ruadap. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Fe Catherine San Pablo. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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National TV Ratings (January 17-18): Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad and Sharlene San Pedro Rule Nationwide

The Wansapanataym special 'Enchanted House' starring Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad is the most-watched program on weekend with 28.1% TV rating nationwide followed by Maalaala Mo Kaya starring Aiko Melendez, John Manalo and Sharlene San Pedro. 

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on January 17-18, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.0%) / Matanglawin (Replay) (0.4%) vs. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend Edition (Replay) (1.2%)

Umagang Kay Ganda (4.0%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.8%)

Kris Tv (5.8%) vs. Detective Conan (5.9%) / Pokemon (7.7%)

Ultraman Mebius (5.3%) vs. Doraemon (8.8%)

Kuroko’s Basketball (5.9%) vs. Inuyasha (8.3%)

Naruto Shippuuden (6.6%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.9%) / Shaman King (7.5%)

Crazy Love (8.5%) vs. Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.4%)

Minute To Win It (11.8%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.1%)

Be Careful With My Heart (18.2%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.8%)

It’s Showtime (15.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (12.7%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Shake Rattle & Roll XI’ (12.9%) vs. Villa Quintana (9.6%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (9.1%)

Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.0%) / Hiwaga (8.7%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Fantastic Man’ (9.1%)

Princess Hours (11.4%) / Annaliza (23.0%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (10.6%)

TV Patrol (26.0%) vs. 24 Oras (15.3%) vs. Aksyon (3.8%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.6%) / Madam Chairman (3.9%)

Honesto (29.2%) / Got To Believe (23.4%) vs. Adarna (14.3%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (5.2%)

Maria Mercedes (16.2%) / When A Man Falls In Love (9.3%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘The Hangover’ (13.5%) vs. Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (2.6%) / Pilipinas News (1.0%)

Bandila (4.1%) vs. Bubble Gang (8.2%) vs. Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.5%)

Banana Nite (2.1%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.4%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (0.7%)

O Shopping (0.8%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.2%) / The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.7%)

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Sa Kabukiran (1.0%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.5%)

Salamat Dok (2.6%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.9%)

Swak Na Swak (2.9%) vs. Cinderella (5.5%) / Super Book (7.9%)

Honey Watch Out (2.3%) vs. Paddle Pop Elemagika (8.4%)

Sineskwela (3.2%) vs. Angry Birds Toons (9.2%)

Avatar The Legend of Aang (5.2%) vs. Pororo (8.9%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5.5%) vs. Toriko (9.2%)

Spongebob Squarepants (7.0%) vs. Tropang Potchi (5.5%)

2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Via Satellite) (6.3%) vs. Sarap Diva (5.3%) / Maynila (8.1%)

It’s Showtime (13.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (12.8%)

The Singing Bee (12.8%) vs. Startalk (6.3%)

S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (12.3%) vs. Out of Control (4.9%)

Failon Ngayon (10.2%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (7.7%)

TV Patrol Weekend (16.3%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (10.2%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (2.1%)

Bet On Your Baby (25.2%) vs. Picture Picture (13.7%) vs. Showbiz Police Intriga Under Arrest (2.3%)

Wansapanataym ‘Enchanted House’ (28.1%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (15.8%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (4.1%)

MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Harmonica’ (27.1%) vs. Magpakailanman (14.4%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.9%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (3.5%)

Banana Split Extra Scoop (8.8%) vs. Celebrity Bluff (13.1%) vs. Juan Direction (1.8%)

The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.8%) / Sports Unlimited (1.2%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night ‘Seoul Raiders’ (8.4%) vs. What’s Up Doods? (0.7%) / Spinnation (0.3%)

O Shopping (0.6%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.0%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (0.5%)

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Aiko Melendez, Sharlene San Pedro and John Manalo in MMK (January 18)

Award-winning actress Aiko Melendez will star in the upcoming family drama of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” In the Raz de la Torre-directed episode, Aiko will play the role of Gloria, a devoted mother who was forced to abandon her kids to work in another town.

What did Gloria do that made her children hate her so much? Together with Aiko in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Sharlene San Pedro, Maliksi Morales, John Manalo, Ces Quesada, Cris Villanueva, Daisy Reyes, Amy Nobleza, Dexie Daulat and Tata Mara. 

The episode this Saturday (January 18) is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Mae Rose Balanay. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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