Ella Cruz, Francis Magundayao, Bugoy Cariño Star in Oh My Genius! Special of Wansapanataym

Kapamilya teen stars Ella Cruz and Francis Magundayao, and award-winning child actor Bugoy Cariño star the newest month-long special of “Wansapanataym” titled ‘Oh My Genuis!’ which will premiere this Saturday (August 3).

“We’re really thankful because we’re given another chance to inspire young people like us,” said Ella who will portray the role of Minnie, the elder sister of the young genius named Edison (Bugoy) and the special friend of Benson (Francis).

“TV viewers will surely learn a lot from every episode of ‘Oh My Genius,” Ella shared. “Aside from valuing the love of the family, Minnie, Edison, and Benson’s story will teach everyone the importance of hard work and the dangerous effects of abusing one’s power.”

Also joining Ella, Francis, and Bugoy in their “Wansapanataym” special are Dennis Padilla, Jason Francisco, and Igi Boy Flores. It is written by Noreen Capili and Ferdinand Aguas, and directed by Erick Salud.

Don’t miss the pilot episode of the newest month-long special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. 

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National TV Ratings (July 27-28): ASAP 18 Scores Sweetest Victory over Sunday All Stars

ABS-CBN Sunday musical variety show ASAP 18 registered 14.6% TV ratings on July 28, 4.7 points higher than rival Sunday All Stars, ratings of which dropped to a single digit (9.9%) nationwide.

Meanwhile, Wansapanataym presents Petrang Paminta and The Voice of the Philippines were the most-watched programs last weekend. The finale episode of Julia Barretto's Wansa starrer got 36.5% beating perennial number 1 MMK while The Voice PH Battle Rounds kick off reigned on Sunday.

The Buzz, which featured an exclusive interview with Billy Crawford about his break up with Nikki Gil is the third most-watched daytime program with 13.1%.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 27-28, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 27, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 23.1% 2. The  Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 18.2% 3. Pororo (GMA-7) - 13.3% 4. Angry Birds Toons (GMA-7) - 13.1% 5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12.3% 6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN)/Jollitown/Maynila (GMA-7) - 12.1% 7. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 8. SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 11.1% 9. Super Book (GMA-7) - 10.7% 10. Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) - 9.8%	Primetime: 1. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 36.5% 2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 36.3% 3. The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 26.7% 4. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 26.0% 5. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 18.9% 6. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 18.5% 7. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 16.6% 8. One Day Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 15.3% 9. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 11.9% 10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 10.7%
July 28, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. Rambulan Sa Macau (ABS-CBN) - 19.9% 2. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN) - 14.6% 3. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 13.1% 4. LUV U (ABS-CBN) - 12.9% 5. Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) - 12.8% 6. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 12.2% 7. Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2013 (GMA-7) - 11.8% 8. GMA Blockbusters/24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 10.8% 9. Pororo/I Bilib (GMA-7) - 10.4% 10. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)/Aha (GMA-7) - 10.2%	Primetime: 1. The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 28.9% 2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 27.4% 3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 25.2% 4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 24.8% 5. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 24.5% 6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 19.9% 7. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 17.3% 8. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 17.2% 9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 13.4% 10. SNBO (GMA-7) - 7.1%

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National TV Ratings (July 19-20): Juan Dela Cruz Hits 36.2%

ABS-CBN's Juan Dela Cruzhas proven once more that it's the country's number 1 show when it registered 36.2% TV rating on Friday, July 19. The show's rating was a far cry from second place Muling Buksan Ang Puso with only 28.4%.

Meanwhile, Maalaala Mo Kaya starring former best child actors Carlo Aquino and Lester Llansang was the most-watched last Saturday with 35.3% rating followed by Wansapanataym Petrang Paminta of Julia Barretto.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 19-20, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 19, 2013 (Friday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 23.0% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 14.5% 3. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 14.3% 4. Absolute Boyfriend (ABS-CBN) - 12.3% 5. Love Rain (ABS-CBN) - 11.5% 6. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 11.4% 7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)/The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 11.3% 8. Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 11.0% 9. Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 10.7% 10. My Little Juan (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 36.2% 2. Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - 28.4% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 28.1% 4. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 24.7% 5. Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 23.8% 6. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN) - 23.1% 7. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 20.4% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 20.2% 9. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 17.1% 10. Home Sweet Home (GMA-7) - 11.4%
July 20, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 16.2% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.7% 3. Super Book (GMA-7) - 10.8% 4. Pororo (GMA-7) - 10.7% 5. Jollitown (GMA-7) - 10.5% 6. Tamagotchi (GMA-7) - 10.3% 7. SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 9.4% 8. Maynila (GMA-7) - 9.3% 9. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 8.9% 10. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind/Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%	Primetime: 1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 35.3% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 31.9% 3. The Voice Of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 28.7% 4. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 21.2% 5. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 18.8% 6. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 17.5% 7. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 14.0% 8. One Day Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 13.2% 9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 11.9% 10. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%

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Why Can't Diego Loyzaga Court Julia Barretto?

Kapamilya teen stars Julia Barretto and Diego Loyzaga are in a battle against all odds this Saturday (July 20) as the budding friendship of their characters in “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” goes through a lot of challenges in the continuation of the TV series, which also topbills Kapamilya child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat. 

After confessing his real feelings to Petra (Julia), Sancho (Diego) is forced by his father to court Marikit (Kiray Celis) instead so they can finally acquire the pepper farm that they’ve wanted to have for a long time. Meanwhile, because of jealousy, Marikit decides to embarrass Petra in front of a lot of people during Sancho’s birthday. 

How will Sancho prove his feelings for Petra despite everyone’s disapproval? How will Sancho help the sisters Petra and Aya (Xyriel) to fight for their right in their family’s properties that were stolen by their wicked aunt? 

Also featured in the “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” are Ruby Rubi, Epy Quizon, Jayson Gainza, Tess Antonio, Alora Sasam, and Eric Nicolas. Based from the novel of Pablo Gomez, “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” is written by Joel Mercado, and directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas. 

Don’t miss the continuation of the four-week special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, 6:45pm, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. 

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National TV Ratings (July 13-14): Angeline Quinto's MMK and The Voice PH Top Weekend Viewing

The MMK episode of Angeline Quinto is the most-watched program last weekend garnering a nationwide TV rating of 36.5%, even higher than Paulo Avelino's MMK the prior week. In the said episode, Angeline plays a clown to support her family.

Meanwhile, The Voice of the Philippines is truly a phenomenon sustaining its high TV ratings week by week. On Saturday, it ranked third after MMK and Wansapanataym while on Sunday, it was the most-watched program.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 13-14, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 13, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 16.4% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.1% 3. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 12.3% 4. Toriko (GMA-7) - 10.8% 5. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 10.6% 6. Pororo (GMA-7) - 10.3% 7. Failon Ngayon/SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 9.9% 8. Tamagotchi/Maynila (GMA-7) - 9.7% 9. Super Book (GMA-7) - 9.5% 10. Sarap Diva (GMA-7) - 8.4%	Primetime: 1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 36.5% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 32.4% 3. The Voice Of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 29.9% 4. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 20.0% 5. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 19.4% 6. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 17.7% 7. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 13.2% 8. One Day Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 12.1% 9. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 11.4% 10. Kapuso Movie Night - 9.0%
July 14, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. Pinoy Pride XXI (ABS-CBN) - 15.3% 2. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 14.0% 3. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN) - 12.7% 4. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 11.5% 5. LUV U (ABS-CBN) - 11.3% 6. Sunday All Stars (GMA-7) - 10.6% 7. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 10.4% 8. Super Book (GMA-7) - 9.6% 9. Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) - 9.4% 10. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%	Primetime: 1. The Voice of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 31.3% 2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 27.0% 3. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 21.8% 4. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 20.8% 5. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 20.3% 6. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 19.7% 7. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 15.2% 8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 14.6% 9. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 12.8% 10. SNBO (GMA-7) - 11.0%

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Julia Barretto Thankful for a Good Showbiz Start; Getting Closer with Diego Loyzaga

Kapamilya teen star Julia Barretto is grateful to ABS-CBN for getting her career off to a good start with the top-rating “Wansapanataym” special, which she topbills alongside child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat.

“I’m very thankful to ABS-CBN for giving me this opportunity to be a part of another ‘Wansapanataym’ special. Aside from being my training ground in acting, it also gives us the chance to teach and impart kiddie TV viewers with good values,” said Julia, who admittedly enjoys working with Zaijian and Xyriel. “I enjoy spending time with them on the set because they are like my younger siblings. They are fun to be with, kind and very professional.”

Meanwhile, unlike the good working relationship of Julia, Zaijian, and Xyriel in real life, the friendship of their characters in “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” will be tested this Saturday (July 13), as Aya (Xyriel) tells the secret of her sister Petra (Julia) and the ‘prince of peppers’ Pampam (Zaijian) to others. Now that their world is in danger, dwarves decide to throw Pampam out of their kingdom and transform him into a human. How will Pampam’s friendship with the sisters change especially now that the love of his life Petra is getting closer with her childhood friend Sancho (Diego Loyzaga)?

Together with Julia, Xyriel, Diego, and Zaijian are Ruby Rubi, Kiray Celis, Atak Aranas, Maricar de Mesa, Epy Quizon, Jayson Gainza, Tess Antonio, Joey Paras, Jeff Luna, and Alora Sasam. Based from the novel of Pablo Gomez, “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” is written by Noreen Capili, Joel Mercado, and Yam Tanangco, and directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas.

Don’t miss the continuation of the four-week special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, 6:45pm, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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National TV ratings (July 6): Paulo Avelino's MMK, The Voice and Wansa Top TV Viewing

The Maalaala Mo Kaya episode of Paulo Avelino was the most-watched program last Saturday (July 6). The said episode feautures Paulo as the born mute Apaw and his friendship with Dante played by Joem Bascon.

Meanwhile, MMK (which registered 33.7% TV rating nationwide) was followed by Wansapanataym presents Petrang Paminta starring Julia Barretto, Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat then The Voice of the Philippines in third place.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 6, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 6, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.0% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.8% 3. Toriko (GMA-7) - 10.1% 4. Pororo (GMA-7) - 9.9% 5. Tamagotchi! (GMA-7) - 9.3% 6. Super Book (GMA-7) - 8.8% 7. Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.2% 8. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 7.6% 9. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 6.8% 10. SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 6.7%	Primetime: 1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 33.7% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 28.4% 3. The Voice Of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 27.4% 4. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 18.9% 5. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 17.4% 6. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 14.9% 7. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 12.7% 8. One Day Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 11.7% 9. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 11.0% 10. Kapuso Movie Night - 9.8%

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Julia Barretto Confronts Wicked Aunt in Wansapanataym

Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta starring Julia Barretto, Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat instantly captured the hearts of TV viewers as its first episode ruled its timeslot last Saturday (June 29). 

Based on the data from Kantar Media, the special’s pilot episode garnered 31.6% national TV ratings, compared to the 17.5% episode of its rival program in GMA “Vampire Ang Daddy Ko.” 

In the next episode of the TV remake of Pablo Gomez’ novel this Saturday (July 6), sisters Petra (Julia) and Aya (Xryiel) continues to suffer after their wicked aunt took their pepper farm and all their father’s wealth away from them. Because of her promise to her father that she will always obey her aunt, Petra could not do anything to fight for her and her sister’s rights. 

How will the ‘prince of peppers’ Pampam (Zaijian) help Petra and Aya from the cruelty of their own relatives? Still in “Wansapantaym Presents Petrang Paminta” this Saturday are Diego Loyzaga, Ruby Rubi, Kiray Celis, Atak Aranas, Maricar de Mesa, Epi Quizon, Jayson Gainza, Tess Antonio, Joey Paras, Jeff Luna, and Alora Sasam. It is written by Noreen Capili, Joel Mercado, and Yam Tanangco, and directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas. 

Don’t miss the continuation of the four-week special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Julia Barretto Stars with Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat in 'Petrang Paminta'

Kapamilya child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat together with one of today’s most promising stars Julia Barretto will share important life values beginning this Saturday (June 29) via “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta.” 

Based from the novel of Pablo Gomez titled “Petrang Paminta,” “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” will be directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas. 

The “Wansapantaym” special will feature the story of sisters Petra (Julia) and Aya (Xyriel) who are working in the pepper farm owned by their cruel aunt. A dwarf named Pampam (Zaijian) begins to help the sisters secretly because of pity and his special admiration for Petra. How will the lives of the sisters change because of the magical peppers they cultivate? 

Also joining Julia, Xyriel, and Zaijian in the “Wansapanataym” special are Diego Loyzaga, Ruby Rubi, Kiray Celis, Atak Aranas, Maricar de Mesa, Epi Quizon, Jayson Gainza, Tess Antonio, Joey Paras, and Alora Sasam. 

Don’t miss the pilot episode of the four-week special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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ABS-CBN Clinches 13 of 15 Top Programs Nationwide in May 2013

ABS-CBN dominated nationwide TV ratings for the month of May by virtue of its weeklong top-caliber offerings that continue to gain significant increases as more and more viewers watch them on both weekday and weekend nights.

Out of the top 15 regular airing programs in May, 13 were produced by ABS-CBN. Superhero drama “Juan Dela Cruz” remained at number one with 33.3%, followed by “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (30.8%), “Ina Kapatid Anak” (30.5%), and “Wansapanataym” (28.6%).

Most Filipinos also relied on “TV Patrol” for news as it registered a national TV rating of 26%, or 10 points ahead of GMA’s “24 Oras” (16%). “Be Careful With My Heart” remained as the most watched daytime program in May with 25%, while “Pilipinas Got Talent,” which recently concluded its fourth season, finished off the said month with 23.1%.

News magazine program “Rated K” climbed seven spots to number 8 in May with a national TV rating of 22.3%. The other ABS-CBN shows in the Top 15 are “Apoy sa Dagat” (20.8%), “Minute to Win It” (20.5%), “Gandang Gabi Vice” (19.8%), Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” (19%), and “Goin’ Bulilit” (19%).

Here is the list of Top 15 programs nationwide for the month of May 2013.

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	JUAN DELA CRUZ	33.3
2	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	30.8
3	ABS-CBN	INA KAPATID ANAK	30.5
4	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	28.6
5	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL WEEKDAY	26.0
6	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	25.0
7	ABS-CBN	PILIPINAS GOT TALENT	23.1
8	ABS-CBN	RATED K	22.3
9	GMA-7	MAGPAKAILANMAN	21.4
10	ABS-CBN	APOY SA DAGAT	20.8
11	ABS-CBN	MINUTE TO WIN IT	20.5
12	GMA-7	KAPUSO MO JESSICA SOHO	20.0
13	ABS-CBN	GANDANG GABI VICE	19.8
14	ABS-CBN	KAPAMILYA DEAL OR NO DEAL	19.0
15	ABS-CBN	GOIN’ BULILIT	19.0

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