SOCO Investigates Son Charged With Murder of Own Father this July 28

Gus Abelgas will look into the murder of a 79-year old farmer who was allegedly shot and burned to death by his own son after he accused him of stealing money from him and pawning their family carabao this Saturday (July 28) in “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives.”

Based on police investigation, suspect Pedro de Vera Jr. of San Carlos City, Pangasinan shot his sleeping father to death with an improvised gun after beating him with huge bamboo sticks.

Fearing his siblings would find out about the deed, he supposedly then decided to burn his already dead father and squashed his body into a septic tank.

Watch Gus’ full report in “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” this Saturday (July 28) after “Showbiz Inside Report” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like www.facebook.com /Abs-Cbn-SOCO.

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SOCO's Debut in New Time Slot Soars High in TV Ratings!

ABS-CBN’s premier crime investigation program “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” anchored by Gus Abelgas debuted strongly on its new, earlier timeslot as it succeeded as one of the most-watched TV programs last weekend.

“SOCO” scored a national TV rating of 13.6% against its rival program “Wish Ko Lang” with only 9.2% last Saturday (July 14), based on Kantar Media’s data that covers urban and rural areas across the country. It also ranked ninth in the overall top programs with its episode that featured a religious sect founded and headed by a brutal and manipulative leader who punished and even raped his followers.

Besides “SOCO,” programs from ABS-CBN’s newly launched news and current affairs weekend block “Failon Ngayon” (13.6%) and “TV Patrol Weekend” (21.1%) also ruled the national TV ratings game and beat rival programs on GMA.

This Saturday (July 21), Gus will probe the rape-murder case of an 18-year old female killed in the fields of Camiling, Tarlac that points to her boyfriend and uncle as the primary suspects.

Initial investigations reveal that victim Mary Cris was drowned in an irrigation canal and was possibly raped based on a piece of male underwear and a pair of slippers left in the crime scene. Who between the two suspects will the physical and forensic evidence incriminate as the killer?

Watch Gus’ full report in “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” this Saturday (July 21) after “Showbiz Inside Report” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like www.facebook.com /Abs-Cbn-SOCO.

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Kantar Media (July 13-14) TV Ratings: ABS-CBN Dominates

ABS-CBN shows topped the ratings game oon July 13-14, 2012 according to the nationwide (urban + rural) ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Be Careful With My Heart is now the number 1 program in daytime which further intensified ABS-CBN's lead in the afternoon race with Kung Ako'y Iiwan Moand the finale of Mundo Man Ay Magunaw and Hiyas  making it to the top 5 most-watched program last Friday.

Meanwhile, Primetime is still dominated by Kapamilya programs with Walang Hanggan and Princess and I unbeatable on the 1st and 2nd top slots.

Saturday TV viewing also remained to be an ABS-CBN story with MMK, Wansapanataym, Kapamilya Deal Or No deal and The X Factor Philippines clinching the top 4 spots. Also, the intensified Saturday afternoon line-up which includes SOCO and Failon Ngayon further sealed ABS-CBN's domination last July 14.

Here are the top 10 daytime and primetime television programs based on the Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) survey done by Kantar Media on July 13-14, 2012:

July 13, 2012, Friday 
Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 17.2%
2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 15.7%
3. Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 14.6%
5. Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
6. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
7. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.4%
9. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 11.1%
10. Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (GMA-7) – 10.5%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 38.4%
2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 35.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 29.8%
4. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 23.3%
5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 21.1%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.8%
7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 15.9%
8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 13.5%
9. One True Love (GMA-7) – 12.9%
10. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) – 12.1%

July 14, 2012, Saturday 
Daytime:

1. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 21.1%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 17.6%
3. Be Careful With My Heart From The Very Start Marathon Special (ABS-CBN) – 14.1%
4. S.O.C.O. (Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (ABS-CBN)/Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
5. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 12.9%
7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 127%
8. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (GMA-7) – 11.5%
9. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 10.7%
10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 10.6%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya… (ABS-CBN) – 40.0%
2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) – 32.8%
3. Kapamilya: Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 26.4%
4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 24.4%
5. Kapuso Movie Night (GMA-7) – 16.4%
6. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 13.5%
7. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
8. Manny Many Prices (GMA-7) – 12.2%
9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 10.1%
10. Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) – 7.5%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS
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SOCO Now at an Earlier Timeslot Before Failon Ngayon and TV Patrol on Saturdays

ABS-CBN will give its viewers a news and information-fortified Saturday as it boosts its late afternoon block featuring “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives,” “Failon Ngayon,” and “TV Patrol Weekend” starting this Saturday (July 14).

More Filipinos will be able to watch Gus Abelgas search for justice as the country’s premier crime investigation program “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” moves to an earlier timeslot on Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Gus said the shift will not only attract more viewers for the program but also ignite vigilance, concern, and awareness among Filipinos of the extent of criminality in society.

“It’s time they became part of our community’s campaign against crime and violence. From ‘SOCO,’ viewers will learn to be responsible, watchful, and might even encourage them inform authorities of any wrongdoing. They will not only be interested in the program but also in the resolution of the featured cases,” Gus said.

For its first weekend offering, Gus investigates a notorious religious sect founded by Antonio Dumala Faelnar who claims to be God’s messenger and even went as far as putting up a headquarters that he refers to as the paradise where he and his disciples wait for the coming of God.

The sect’s devotees are promised salvation but instead, they are punished, suffer lashing, and even raped by the ‘Chief’ whenever they disobey him.

‘Mang Jess,’ a native of Mindanao, shares his story with Gus and how he was instantly lured by the Chief’s disciples to join what they call the Global Empire Government Covenant.

Award-winning broadcast journalist Ted Failon will then come in at 4:45 p.m. to address and find solutions to the most pressing issues in the country today in “Failon Ngayon.”

This Saturday, Ted will look into the Entertainment City Manila proposed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) that is said to be anomalous because the officials backing it have been involved in irregular transactions and gaming investments.

Meanwhile, Pinky Webb and Alvin Elchico will deliver the biggest and latest news stories relevant to the Filipino households in “TV Patrol Weekend” at 5: 30 p.m. They will deliver news and information geared towards enabling viewers with news and information, provoke discussions on socioeconomic issues that may have been neglected by the government and society, empowering consumers about their rights, and providing features that will help Filipino families achieve a work-life balance.

Keep abreast of the latest news and social issues by watching “SOCO” with Gus Abelgas, “Failon Ngayon” with Ted Failon, and “TV Patrol Weekend” with Pinky Webb and Alvin Elchico, Saturday afternoons on ABS-CBN.

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