Pokwang Topbills Wansapanataym Christmas Special (November 30)

Comedienne Pokwang will teach the whole family the value of giving this Saturday (November 30) in “Wansapanataym Christmas Special.” Pokwang will portray the role of a greedy toy store owner Queenie in the episode titled ‘Give Glove on Christmas Day.’

When Quennie decided to adopt three kids for the kid-friendly image of her business, a pair of magical gloves becomes attached to Queenie’s hands and forces her to give away everything she has.

Will Queenie finally learn that there are far more important things than money when she loses everything she owns? 

Together with Pokwang in the ‘Give Glove on Christmas Day’ episode are Gina Pareño, Louise Abuel, Belle Mariano, Brenna Garcia, Nina Dolino, and Lloyd Zaragoza. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Erick Salud. 

Don’t miss the Christmas special of 2013 PMPC Best Fantasy Show “Wansapanataym” this Saturday after “Bet On Your Baby” on ABS-CBN.

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Alex Gonzaga and Sam Milby Team Up for 'Wansapanataym' Christmas Special

Kapamilya stars Sam Milby and Alex Gonzaga team-up for the first time this Saturday (November 23) in the second offering of “Wansapanatym Christmas Special.”

In the episode titled ‘Fruitcake,’ Sam will take on the role of Charles, the handsome boss and secret crush of an ugly duckling named Elaine, who will be played by Alex. Elaine’s dream to make Charles fall for her eventually comes true when she is given a magic bowl that makes her attractive in the eyes of the person who eats the fruitcake she bakes in it.

What will Elaine do when the magic of the bowl runs out? Can she prove to Charles that she deserves to be loved no matter what she looks like?

Together with Sam and Alex in the ‘Fruitcake’ episode are Arlene Muhlach, William Martinez, Clarence Delgado, Thou Reyes, Beauty Gonzales, Eda Nolan, and Hermie Concepcion. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Tots Sanchez-Mariscal.

Don’t miss the Christmas special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday after “Bet On Your Baby” on ABS-CBN. 

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Julia Montes and Ejay Falcon Team Up for the First Time

Kapamilya stars Julia Montes and Ejay Falcon will team up for the first time this Saturday (November 16) as they topbill the first episode of “Wansapanataym Christmas Special.”

In the episode titled ‘The Christmas Visitor,’ Julia will give life to the character of Marian, the daughter of a wealthy businessman who falls in love with a janitor named Joey, who will be portrayed by Ejay.

Because of his desire to get the acceptance of Marian’s father, Joey wishes on a magical Christmas ornament to provide him with beautiful decorations and delicious food for the special visit of Marian’s family. However, fate will test Joey’s kindness as other people who are much in need ask for his help. How will Joey learn that having a pure and kind heart is more important than owning all the material things in the world?

Together with Julia and Ejay in ‘The Christmas Visitor’ episode are Tirso Cruz III, Janice Hung, and Perla Bautista. It is written by Noreen Capili and directed by Jon ‘Spongky’ Villarin.

Don’t miss the Christmas special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday after “Bet On Your Baby” on ABS-CBN. 

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

ABS-CBN dominated nationwide TV ratings for the month of October 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.

Out of the top 15 regular airing programs in October, 13 were produced by ABS-CBN. The list includes new primetime show “Honesto,” new game show “Bet On Your Baby,” hosted by Judy Ann Santos, and Superhero drama “Juan dela Cruz” which ended on a high note in the said month.

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

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	JUAN DELA CRUZ	34.5
2	ABS-CBN	HONESTO	30.3
3	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	30.1
4	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL	29.5
5	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	29.4
6	ABS-CBN	GOT TO BELIEVE	29.2
7	ABS-CBN	BET ON YOUR BABY	26.9
8	ABS-CBN	ANNALIZA	24.9
9	ABS-CBN	MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO	23.9
10	GMA-7	PEPITO MANALOTO	23.0
11	ABS-CBN	RATED K	20.8
12	GMA-7	KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO	20.6
13	ABS-CBN	GOIN’ BULILIT	20.2
14	ABS-CBN	MARIA MERCEDES	19.8
15	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	19.4

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Kim Chiu Ready to Move on with Joseph Marco?

Award-winning Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu will teach kids and families the value of forgiveness in the final episode of “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” this Saturday (September 28). 

After discovering the truth about her past, Elyza (Kim) begins to hate Lori (Angel Aquino) because she feels that her mother neglected her. How will Elyza be able to finish her mission now that the last person who can make her return to her old life is her mom? Will Elyza finally learn to forgive and forget when she finds out that Lori was once a house helper too? 

Also in “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” are John ‘Sweet’ Lapus, Joseph Marco, Miguel Vergara, Arnold Reyes, Peewee O’Hara, and Cecil Paz. It is written by Arlene Tamayo and directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. 

Don’t miss the final episode of Kim’s magical ‘fairy’ tale this Saturday in the month-long special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym,” after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. 

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Kim Chiu Living A Dream with Latest Successes

Award-winning Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu continues to receive more blessings this year. After her blockbuster hit movie “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?” and the Best TV Drama Actress she bagged from the recent EdukCircle Awards, Kim clinched new success as the pilot episode of her “Wansapanataym” special won the national TV ratings game. 

According to the data from Kantar Media last Saturday (September 7), Kim’s “Wansapanataym” special recorded 31.9% national TV ratings, compared to the 18.2% of its rival program in GMA “Vampire Ang Daddy Ko.” 

Meanwhile, Kim pays her blessings forward this Saturday (September 14) as her character Elyza takes on a new mission in the continuation of “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Mayordoma.” Now that she is a maid because of the Fairy Mayordoma’s (John ‘Sweet’ Lapus) punishment, Elyza needs to grant the wishes of two more househelpers so she can go back to her old life. 

What challenges will Elyza go through in the new family that she is about to serve? How will the treatment of her new bosses change her perspective in life? 

Also in “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” are Joseph Marco, Shamaine Buencamino, Miguel Vergara, Arnold Reyes, Peewee O’Hara, Ian Galliguez, and Angel Aquino. It is written by Arlene Tamayo, and directed by Jerry Sineneng. 

Don’t miss the continuation of Kim’s magical ‘fairy’ tale this Saturday in the newest month-long special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym,” after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. 

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Kim Chiu Topbills Wansapanataym Month-long Special 'My Fair Kasambahay' this September

Kapamilya primetime princess Kim Chiu will take kids and families to a magical, funny, and lesson-filled adventure this September as she stars the newest month-long special of “Wansapanataym” titled ‘My Fairy Kasambahay.’

From her remarkable portrayals in top-rating primetime drama series such as “Ina Kapatid Anak” and “My Binondo Girl,” and the blockbuster movie “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo,” Kim will return to the small screen next month via “Wansapanataym” as the spoiled brat named Elyza who is set to learn the value of respecting house helpers.

Joining Kim in “Wansapanataym Presents My Fairy Kasambahay” are Angel Aquino, John ‘Sweet’ Lapus, Shamaine Buencamino, Miguel Vergara, Arnold Reyes, and Simon Ibarra. It is written by Cris Lim and Arlene Tamayo, and directed by Jerry Sineneng.

Don’t miss the beginning of Kim’s magical fairy tale on September 7 (Saturday) in the newest month-long 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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Ella Cruz, Francis Magundayao and Bugoy's 'Wansa' Special Debuts with OMG! Ratings

Kapamilya teen stars Ella Cruz and Francis Magundayao, and award-winning child actor Bugoy Cariño have quickly captured the hearts of TV viewers as the pilot episode of their month-long “Wansapanataym Special Presents: Oh My Genius! (OMG)” won the ratings game.

Based on the data from Kantar Media last Saturday (August 3), “Wansapanataym Presents: OMG!” garnered 33.6% national TV ratings, compared to the 17.3% of its rival program in GMA “Vampire Ang Daddy Ko.” 

Meanwhile, in the continuation of Ella, Francis, and Bugoy’s month-long special this Saturday (August 10), Edison’s (Bugoy) life begins to change because of the super powers he acquired from Benson (Francis). Despite his sister Minnie’s (Ella) disapproval, Edison still keeps on using his powers to read the minds of other people to pass his exams at school. 

What danger will Benson bring to his family because of his abuse to his super powers? Will Minnie and Benson be able to prevent Edison from deceiving other people? 

Also featured in “Wanspanataym Presents: OMG!” are Meryll Soriano, Dennis Padilla, Igi Boy Flores, Jason Francisco, and Rollie Innocencio. It is written by Noreen Capili and Ferdinand Aguas, and directed by Erick Salud. 

Don’t miss the month-long 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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National TV Ratings (August 3-4): Alex Gonzaga MMK, Highest Rating Episode for 2013 with 38.6%

The MMK episode starring returning Kapamilya Alex Gonzaga and Dimples Romana which aired Saturday (August 3) registered 38.6% TV ratings nationwide, the highest-rating MMK episode yet for 2013. The said MMK episode posted a 21.5% difference from rival Magpakailanman which only got 17.1% nationwide.

Ella Cruz and Francis Magundayao's Wansapanataym special is the second most-watched program last Saturday. Meanwhile, The Voice of the Philippines Battle Rounds topped Sunday viewing, followed by Rated K. 

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on August 3-4, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

August 3, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 16.1% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14.6% 3. Pororo (GMA-7) - 13.3% 4. Angry Birds Toons (GMA-7) - 12.8% 5. Jollitown (GMA-7) - 12.5% 6. Maynila (GMA-7) - 11.7% 7. Super Book (GMA-7) - 11.4% 8. SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 11.2% 9. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 11.0% 10. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 10.3%	Primetime: 1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 38.6% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 33.6% 3. The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 27.6% 4. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 22.6% 5. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 17.3% 6. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 17.1% 7. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 16.0% 8. One Day, Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 15.1% 9. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 12.4% 10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 11.0%
August 4, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. Bolt (ABS-CBN) - 17.0% 2. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN) - 14.8% 3. LUV U (ABS-CBN) - 12.5% 4. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 11.1% 5. Sunday All Stars (GMA-7) - 10.5% 6. Kapuso Movie Festival/GMA Blockbusters  (GMA-7) - 10.2% 7. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 10.1% 8. Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) - 9.9% 9. Pororo/I Bilib (GMA-7) - 9.3% 10. Aha/24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 9.1%	Primetime: 1. The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 29.2% 2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 28.1% 3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 25.7% 4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 24.7% 5. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 21.2% 6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 17.6% 7. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 16.2% 8. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 14.4% 9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 13.8% 10. SNBO (GMA-7) - 7.6%

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ABS-CBN Dominates List of Top 15 Programs Nationwide in July 2013

ABS-CBN dominated nationwide TV ratings for the month of July 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.

The multi-awarded and longest-running drama anthology in Asia “Maalaala Mo Kaya” secured the top spot among the country’s most watched programs with a national TV rating of 35.4%. It was followed by top-rater “Juan Dela Cruz” with 34.9% and “Wansapanataym” with 32.2%.

The top-rating and Twitter-trending singing-reality show “The Voice of the Philippines,” meanwhile, landed on fourth place with a national TV rating of 29%. “TV Patrol” once again ruled all newscasts in the country with a national TV rating of 28.7%, beating “24 Oras” with only 18.5%.

Newly launched primetime teleserye “Muling Buksan ang Puso” instantly zoomed to the top of the list with 28.7%, outdoing its rival program on GMA, “Mundo Mo’y Akin,” which only got 21.3%.

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

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	35.4
2	ABS-CBN	JUAN DELA CRUZ	34.9
3	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	32.2
4	ABS-CBN	THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES	29.0
5	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL/ MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO	28.7
6	ABS-CBN	RATED K	25.8
7	ABS-CBN	HUWAG KA LANG MAWAWALA	24.8
8	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	22.8
9	ABS-CBN	APOY SA DAGAT	22.5
10	GMA-7	KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO/ PEPITO MANALOTO	22.2
11	GMA-7	ANNA KARENINA	21.7
12	ABS-CBN/ GMA-7	GOIN’ BULILIT/ MUNDO MO’Y AKIN	21.3
13	GMA-7	MAGPAKAILANMAN	19.7
14	ABS-CBN	KAPAMILYA DEAL OR NO DEAL	19.6
15	ABS-CBN	ANNALIZA	19.4

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