National TV Ratings (March 8): Kapamilya Gold Gains Momentum; Beats GMA Afternoon Shows

ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold reigned in the afternoon according to the March 8 TV ratings data from Kantar Media/TNS.

Shows like May Isang Pangarap, PHR Paraiso, Pinoy True Stories and Rooftop Prince were all winners in their respective timeslots.

Meanwhile, Juan Dela Cruz is still the most-watched program nationwide followed by Ina Kapatid Anak. Epic serye Indio is GMA-7's only saving grace in primetime ranking 4th in primetime. Temptation of Wife ratings dropped low, probably the reason why it will end in three weeks time.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 8, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

March 8, 2013 (Friday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 27.4% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 16.4% 3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.5% 4. Rooftop Prince (ABS-CBN) – 12.4% 5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.8% 6. PHR Paraiso (ABS-CBN) – 11.0% 7. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN) – 10.7% 8. May Isang Pangarap – 10.6% 9. Pinoy True Stories (ABS-CBN) – 10.1% 10. Bukod Kang Pinagpala (GMA-7) – 9.9%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) – 36.6% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) – 34.6% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.4% 4. Indio (GMA-7) – 21.8% 5. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) – 20.9% 6. Kahit Konting Pagtingin (ABS-CBN) – 19.9% 7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 17.2% 8. Pahiram ng Sandali (GMA-7) – 17.1% 9. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 14.8% 10. Smile, Dong Hae (GMA-7) – 12.5%

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Atom Probes the Effect of 'Gayuma' in Hiwaga this February 15

Love is bliss, but can it also be a curse?

This Friday (Feb 15) in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga,” Atom Araullo looks into the story of Carla, a typical student who used a “gayuma” to get the guy she has fallen in love with.

Carla wanted to fast-track her relationship with the Filipino-Spanish Delo and took matters into her own hands. She eventually sought help from her friend who knows how to cast a love spell, and would learn a chant that she would recite every night in hopes of finally making Delo fall in love with her.

While the chant worked, the fairytale romance that she had longed for started to become a nightmare that she now wishes to escape from. Delo’s “love” for her has turned into obsession that he has become more of a stalker than a lover who never lets Carla out of his sight.

With the help of experts, a psychic medium, and a life coach, Atom helps Carla find solutions to her love problem. Is it possible for their lives to go back to normal? Or would Delo forever be a slave to a love that never existed?

Tune in to “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga,” anchored by Atom Araullo this Friday (Feb 15), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

Watch the other “Pinoy True Stories” produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, such as “Bistado” with Julius Babao every Monday, “Engkwentro” with Karen Davila every Tuesday, “Saklolo” with Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor every Wednesday, and “Demandahan” with Anthony Taberna every Thursday.

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Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao Reveals Encounter with Mama Mary in 'Hiwaga' this February 1

Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo traces the story of Dionisia Pacquiao, mother of renowned Pinoy boxer Manny Pacquiao, and gets to know the mysteries behind her strong faith in Jesus and the Virgin Mary this Friday (Feb 1) in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga.”

Though many know that Mommy D is a devotee, her faith is not something she has formed overnight because when Manny was a child, she claimed that she had seen an apparition of the Holy Mother. She was diagnosed with leukemia then but after this encounter, her illness suddenly disappeared.

But the story doesn’t end there because years later, she was afflicted with an inexplicable disease which made her sleepless and bloated. Would her faith give in to this test? Or would it make her stronger?

Don’t miss the full story in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga,” anchored by Atom Araullo this Friday (Feb 1), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

Watch the other “Pinoy True Stories” produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, such as “Bistado” with Julius Babao every Monday, “Engkwentro” with Karen Davila every Tuesday, “Saklolo” with Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor every Wednesday, and “Demandahan” with Anthony Taberna every Thursday.

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Atom Araullo Probes Truth Behind Miraculous Healings in 'Hiwaga' (Dec 21)

Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo probes the stories behind the miracles of a man’s  healing hands this Friday (Dec 21) in “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga.”

Anthony Vivero did not lead a religious life when the “Father” showed up in his living room.

After the apparition happened, Anthony discovered he was gifted with the ability to heal. He has since healed seven people whose medical conditions varied from ovarian cancer to complications from preterm birth. Word about his miraculous works spread fast and people with tuberculosis, cerebral palsy and breast cancer have started lining up to hear him speak in hopes that he can heal their illnesses.

He is also said to have the gift of premonition as he was warned via mysterious letters that actress Dina Bonnevie may die if she travels to Peru— a plan that the actress has not even disclosed to the public.

Could all this be really the work of the “Father” or simply a coincidence? Do miracles really happen?

See it to believe it and tune in to “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga,” anchored by Atom Araullo this Friday (Dec 21), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

Watch the other “Pinoy True Stories” produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, such as “Bistado” with Julius Babao every Monday, “Engkwentro” with Karen Davila every Tuesday, “Saklolo” with Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor every Wednesday, and “Demandahan” with Anthony Taberna every Thursday.

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Woman Gets Possessed While Taping Atom Araullo's "Hiwaga"

Awoman actually got possessed on the set of “Pinoy True Stories: Hiwaga” while taping an episode for ABS-CBN’s newest afternoon current affairs show anchored by Atom Araullo.

While spirits questors are searching for explanations to the paranormal events happening in her home, the episode’s subject Chai was possessed by a girl named Michelle instead of a mysterious guy believed to be haunting her ever since she moved in.

Having lived in a cemetery when she was a child, Chai has had an open third eye that gives her the ability to see a child’s lost soul, a bloodied white lady who hitches rides on tricycles, and even creatures in trees whose intentions she does not understand.

When she finally decides to leave the province in search of peace, she discovers that her home inCaloocanis still haunted by a mysterious man who left not only his photos and bag behind but also his psychic imprint.

What really happened when Chai was possessed by a spirit? How can one have an open third eye? Is it a gift or a curse?

Don’t miss “Pinoy True Stories” in “Hiwaga,” anchored by Atom Araullo this Friday (Dec 7), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

Watch the other “Pinoy True Stories” produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, such as “Bistado” with Julius Babao every Monday that rated 11.9% nationwide on its pilot telecast vs its rival program with a national TV rating of 10%, “Engkwentro” with Karen Davila every Tuesday, “Saklolo” with Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor every Wednesday, and “Demandahan” with Anthony Taberna every Thursday.

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Kantar Media (December 3) TV Ratings: Pinoy True Stories, Secret Love Save Kapamilya Gold

Princess and I and Be Careful with My Heart consistently ranked on top of the primetime and daytime race, respectively according to the December 3 (Monday) nationwide TV ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Meanwhile, Masterchef Pinoy Edition is also a hit among viewers, pushing rivals Nay-1-1 and Cielo De Angelina in single digit ratings (5.8% and 5.7%). Eat Bulaga still rules noontime. Kapamilya Gold programs were beaten by Afternoon prime shows except for ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs offering Pinoy True Stories and Secret Love: Sungkyunkwan Scandal which dominated in their time slots.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on December 3, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households according to Kantar Media/TNS:

December 3, 2012 (Monday)

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 23.6%
2. Secret Love (ABS-CBN) – 15.3%
3. Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (GMA-7) – 14.9%
4. MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) – 14.2%
5. Eat Bulaga! / Yesterday’s Bride (GMA-7) – 13.5%
6. Magdalena (GMA-7) – 12.6%
7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 12%
8. Pinoy True Stories (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%
9. Paraiso (ABS-CBN) – 11.1%
10. A Gentlemen’s Dignity (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%

Primetime:

1. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 34.7%
2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) – 33.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 33.1%
4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 25.9%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 19%
6. A Beautiful Affair (ABS-CBN) – 18%
7. Aso Ni San Roque (GMA-7) – 16.8%
8. Paroa: Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa/ Pahiram Ng Sandali (GMA-7) – 15%
9. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 14.7%
10. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

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'Pinoy True Stories' Premieres December 3 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs launches an all-new weekday current affairs program in a revolutionary move to make public service more accessible to Filipino audiences.

Beginning Monday (Dec 3), ABS-CBN’s seasoned broadcast journalists will tackle real-life accounts of Filipinos and help in solving problems that affect their communities and families in “Pinoy True Stories.”

“This program will hunt and punish the offender, help victims, and teach a lesson or two. Through ABS-CBN’s decision to place the new current affairs show on an earlier timeslot, we hope to make citizens better-informed, engage more viewers, and foster a dialogue of significant issues,” said ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes.

Julius Babao opens the week in the action-packed “Bistado Monday” to uncover cases of abuse, neglect or cruelty, as well as corrupt practices in the government and the various modus operandi of criminals.

In “Engkwentro Tuesday,” Karen Davila mediates between clashing parties in relationships, families, and neighborhoods to help them resolve their conflicts and reach an agreement.

News reporters Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor, meanwhile, lend a hand to people stuck in accidents, calamity, or the cycle of maltreatment in “Saklolo Wednesday.”

Anthony Taberna provides the public legal help and advice in “Demandahan Thursday” to help solve the most problematic disputes in court.

Explore mysterious phenomena in Atom Araullo’s “Hiwaga Friday” where he unmasks the truth behind supernatural occurrences.

Watch the pilot episode of “Pinoy True Stories” on Monday (Dec 3), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

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