ABS-CBN Sweeps Top 15 Programs Nationwide in July

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

ABS-CBN made a clean sweep taking all 15 out of the top 15 slots in Kantar Media’s list of most watched programs for July.

“Walang Hanggan” continues to dominate the whole country as the number one program, hitting an average national TV rating of 39.2%, followed by leading weekend program “MMK” with a close 38.2% and royal teleserye “Princess and I” with 36.6%.

“TV Patrol,” on the other hand, is still the undisputed and number one primetime newscast as it scored a national TV rating of 31.8% as opposed to rival “24 Oras” with only 17.5%.

ABS-CBN’s morning drama series “Be Careful with Heart” topped all daytime programs, including independent blocktimer “Eat Bulaga” which only hit an average of 15.8%.  The drama series secured the last spot in the top 15 with an average national TV rating of 19.7%.

Weekend programs also proved to be strong contenders in the ratings game as they occupied the 5th to 10th slots in the top 15. These includes “Wansapanataym” (31%), “PBB Teen Edition 4 (Saturday)” (26.6%), “Rated K” (26.5%), “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” (25.3%), “The X FactorPhilippines (Saturday)” (24.8%), and “Goin Bulilit” (24.3%).

Other Kapamilya programs in the top 15 are “Lorenzo’s Time” (22.7%), “Aryana” (22.7%), “Sarah G Live” (20.4%), and “TV Patrol Weekend” (19.8%).

Here is the list of Top 15 programs nationwide for the month of July 2012.

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	WALANG HANGGAN	39.2
2	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA…	38.2
3	ABS-CBN	PRINCESS AND I	36.6
4	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL WEEKDAY	31.8
5	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	31.0
6	ABS-CBN	PBB TEEN EDITION 4 SATURDAY	26.6
7	ABS-CBN	RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO?	26.5
8	ABS-CBN	KAPAMILYA DEAL OR NO DEAL	25.3
9	ABS-CBN	THE X FACTOR PHILIPPINES SATURDAY	24.8
10	ABS-CBN	GOIN’ BULILIT	24.3
11	ABS-CBN	LORENZO’S TIME	22.7
12	ABS-CBN	ARYANA	22.7
13	ABS-CBN	SARAH G LIVE	20.4
14	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL WEEKEND SUNDAY	19.8
15	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	19.7

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TV Patrol 25th Anniversary Party Airs this August 5 on Sunday's Best

The anchors and reporters of “TV Patrol” took a timeout from news reporting to entertain and show off their creative chops to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the country’s leading newscast last Friday (July 27) at the Manila Hotel.

As if to show that journalists know how to have fun, “TV Patrol” anchor Noli ‘Kabayan’ de Castro serenaded the crowd and Korina Sanchez crooned the Filipino classic “Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko” in “25 Taong Patrol ng Pilipino: The TV Patrol Silver Anniversary Special” to be aired on Sunday (August 5), 11 p.m. on ABS-CBN.

Also turning the heat up the dance floor were “TV Patrol Weekend” anchor Pinky Webb and Star patrollers Gretchen Fullido, Phoemela Baranda, Ginger Conejero, and Marie Lozano, who turned in an alluring salsa performance.

The audience also erupted with laughter from the comic duets of Tony Velasquez and Kitkat, Marc Logan and Cacai Bautista, Doris Bigornia and Leo Martinez, and Henry Omaga-Diaz who was noticeably nervous in his song number with comedienne Ethel Booba.

Besides the stellar performances, the celebration also honored the pioneers and past newscasters of “TV Patrol” such as the late Angelo Castro Jr., Rolly V. Cruz, Frankie Evangelista and Ernie Baron whose awards were received by their respective families.

The star-studded event, which was attended by the biggest newsmakers in the country, also revisited the biggest news reports delivered by TV Patrol’s bold reporters as well as the stories that inspired and brought hope to the nation.

“‘TV Patrol’ reflects the condition of our country, what needs to be changed, and what needs to be stopped. We will work with Filipinos in their fight to make their lives better, to uphold democracy, and to celebrate victories,” said ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III.

Kapamilya stars also shone in the event with performances from Dulce, Vina Morales, Basil Valdez, Bituin Escalante, Jed Madela, Gloc-9, Freddie Aguilar and the Watawat Band, Pepe Smith, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, and Marcelito Pomoy.

Don’t miss “25 Taong Patrol ng Pilipino: The TV Patrol Silver Anniversary Special” hosted by ‘Kabayan,’ Korina, and Ted Failon this Sunday (August 5) after “Gandang Gabi Vice” on ABS-CBN. For information and updates, follow @TVPatrol on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/tvpatrol.abscbn.

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Xian Lim's 'Two Funerals' to Air on Cinema One this August 5

The award-winning Cinemalaya independent film, “Two Funerals” starring Tessie Tomas, Jeffrey Quizon and Xian Lim, airs on Cinema One this Sunday (August 5). The film marks Lim’s first appearance in a full-length movie.

The film depicting ‘grief as a seriously funny business’ by Cinemalaya Best Director, Gil Portes follows the life of a mother (Tomas) who searches for the body of her daughter (Princess Manzon) after getting mixed up with the corpse of a wanted man. To claim back her daughter’s body, Tomas travels with her daughter’s fiancée, Gerry (Xian Lim) from Tuguegarao, Cagayan in the north to Matnog, Sorsogon in the south, a journey to the heart of the country during Holy Week in the heat of the election season.

During their solemn journey, they encounter a series of events where the country’s societal ills are depicted. The film was praised due to its accurate description of the detestable practices in the country.

“The performances of the cast members contribute greatly to the artistic success of Two Funerals: Tessie Tomas (her portrayal of her character is very tempered and this clearly shows what a disciplined actress she is), newcomer Xian Lim, Benjie Felipe and Mon Confiado (the brains behind the money-making wake) and Althea Vega as Benjie’s sensible wife,” said Butch Francisco.

“Two Funerals was a crowd-favorite during the Cinemalaya festival. The award-winning script by Enrique Ramos was obviously well thought of. I love the juxtaposition of the holy and the irreverent, the spiritual and the mundane,” said Nel Costales, blogger. The cast was also praised for their superb acting and timing especially Lim, who was called a ‘revelation’ in the film.

The film also stars Robert Arevalo, Benjie Felipe, Mon Confiado and Princess Manzon. It also won Best Screenplay (Enrique Ramos) and Best Cinematography (Arvin Viola) in the Cinemalaya 2010 Awards night.

Catch “Two Funerals” on the number one cable channel in the Philippines, Cinema One, on Sunday Blockbusters movie block on August 5 at 8:00 p.m. Cinema One is available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. Follow Cinema One channel @cinema_one on Twitter and ‘like’ it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel.

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Vandolph, Enchong and Joj and Jai featured on Showbiz Inside Report this August 4

Philippine comedy royalty, Vandolph Quizon will finally open up his heart on national television via a special feature of his life story and a tell-all-interview this Saturday (August 4) in “Showbiz Inside Report.”

Through “SIR”s in-depth inside stories, discover Vandolph’s fun-filled childhood spent with the late Comedy King Dolphy, and his deepest thoughts about his father’s death. How is he coping with his Papa Dolphy’s passing? Has the incident made the Quizon family more united? Is it true that he plans to follow the footsteps of the Comedy King and carve his own name in the field of comedy?

Aside from Vandolph, also featured in this week’s “SIR” episode titled ‘Karamay Habangbuhay,’ are showbiz siblings Enchong and AJ Dee, and the twins from Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4, Joj and Jai Agpangan.

Get to know the real personas behind showbiz’s most-talked about siblings through their never-before-heard inside stories and discover their hearts’ desires through the exclusive accounts by their family and the other people closest to their hearts.

Don’t miss another episode filled with documented stories behind showbiz controversies in the country’s no. 1 Saturday showbiz-oriented talkshow, “Showbiz Inside Report,” 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime,” on ABS-CBN. 

For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpagehttp://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Watch Benchingko Films Presents 'Kama' and '25 Bens' Full Movie

Global brand Bench celebrates with a festival of short films on its 25th anniversary. Produced under Benchingko Films, these short films star some of the hottest celebrities of the said brand.

For its initial offering, Benchingko films presents six short films. These are Kama (starring Lovi Poe), Perya (starring Piolo Pascual), Horse Power (starring Coco Martin), Star Teacher (starring Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez), Kontrabida 101 (starring Bella Flores) and 25 Bens (starring Ben Chan, himself).

Watch Benchingko/Films Presents: Kama

Genre: Musical, Comedy

Director: Borgy Torre

Cast: Lovi Poe, Lou Veloso, Allan Ibañez, Gabs Santos, Marinella Oania, Linda Gonzales and Jake Macapagal

A three-part musical where the bed takes centerstage in different emotional entanglements. Kamanyakan is set in a hospital room where the patient, a skirt-chasing geezer, preys on a sexy nurse played by Lovi Poe. Kamachohan is set in a bedroom where two gay lovers, while sharing a bed, hesitate and fumble in their first sexual encounter. Kamalasan is about the travails of a married man who shares his bed with a wife he hates and a mother-in-law he abhors.

Watch Benchingko/Films Presents: 25 Bens
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ianco Dela Cruz
Cast: Ben Chan

In his first film, Ben Chan reveals the many sides to his personality. 25 Ben Chans to be exact - one serious, the other mataray, another a bit skeptical -- just to name a few. It's an amusing conversation from the many sides of the man behind Bench.

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Liezel Garcia Releases Debut Album

From being one of Pinoy Dream Academy’s (PDA) ‘star dreamers,’ Liezel Garcia has finally claimed her shiniest moment as the newest voice of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs releases her first-ever, self-titled album under Star Records.

“Music lovers, especially the hopeless romantics, will surely relate with the touching melodies and beautiful lyrics of the songs in the collection,” said Liezel. “As Pinoys, we are known to be sentimental and my album is like a playlist of different love stories.”

Being one of most requested interpreters of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs, Liezel cannot help but be compared with Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, Angeline Quinto. “I admire Angeline in everything that she does. Both of us waited for our own ‘time’ to fulfill our dreams. We are different in terms of singing style but we both want nothing but to entertain the people who love our music.”

Liezel’s nine-track album carries six well-loved teleserye theme songs including ‘Walang Hanggan’s “Wag Ka Lang Mawawala,” which is her duet with the ‘Prince of Sentimental Songs’ and real-life boyfriend Bugoy Drilon; ‘Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo’s “Bakit Pa;” ‘Pure Love’s “Gisingin ang Puso;” ‘PHR Presents’ “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin;” ‘Kristine’s “Di Ko Kayang Limutin;” and her carrier single “Ngayong Alam Ko Na,” which is the official soundtrack of the hit morning Korenovela, “Two Wives.”

The album also features Liezel’s revival of Jaya’s “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig” and Marri Nallos’s “Alipin Ako.” It also has bonus tracks including the song “Dance With Me” and the minus ones of all the tracks.

The “Liezel Garcia” album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P150. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph. For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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Lukas Magallano Shines on Promil Talent Camp, Finalists Got Special Awards

The cute and inspiring kiddie show, Promil Pre-School i-Shine talent camp concluded last Saturday and announced seven-year-old Lukas Enrique Magallano, dubbed as the “Acoustic Kid of Cebu” as its grand i-Shiner and Peter Vallejos of Las Pinas City as the Web i-Shiner.

Lukas received a talent contract from Star Magic and Promil Pre-School plus P500,000 in cash while Peter took home P30,000 and a year of supply of Promil Pre-School products.

Because of the i-Shiners’ talent, each of them took home a special award namely, the “Young Diva Award” for Ella, “Dance Charmer” for Justin, “Funniest Bulilit” for Gabby, “Crowd Favorite” for Prince, “Multi-talented i-Shiner” for Patricia, “Sensational Kiddie Actor” for Charls, “Awe-inspiring Singer” for Ayeisiah, “All-out Dance Performer” for Icon, “Kiddie Balladeer” for Jake, “Darling of the Press” for Althea, “Amazing Kiddie Performer” for JC and “Most Versatile Performer” for the grand i-Shiner, Lukas.

The kids took home improved talents from the workshop, improved self-esteem and most importantly, continuous love and support from their parents.

During the awarding ceremony, the hosts, Dimples Romana, Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim offered a song number to the i-Shiners’ parents while the kids gave them hugs, kisses and roses for supporting them all throughout their six-week journey and for nurturing their full potential.

Promil Pre-School is a nutritious powdered milk drink for children 4-7 years old which contains Nutrissentials – a unique combination of essential nutrients plus DHA & AA that help optimize a child’s full potential.

For more information, visit www.ishine.abs-cbn.com. You may also contact Wyeth Careline at 81-WYETH (99384) or the provincial toll-free number 1-800-10-884-2222. You may also visit the official Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/promilpreschool.

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Cast of 'Angelito', 'Pintada' and 'Kahit Puso'y Masugatan at SM Fairview this August 5 (Sunday)

Bond with the cast of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto,” “Precious Hearts Romances presents Pintada,” and “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” this Sunday (Aug 5), 4 PM at SM Fairview Annex Activity Center.

Enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, and musical performances to be brought to you by JM De Guzman, Charee Pineda, and Kaye Abad of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto;” Denise Laurel, Yen Santos, and Lemuel Pelayo of “PHR presents Pintada,” and heiress of drama Andi Eigenmann, Cinemalaya 2012 Best Actress Iza Calzado and Jake Cuenca, together with ex PBB teen housemates Kit, Yves, and Myrtle of “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan.”

Admission is absolutely free.

Keep watching them in “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto,” weekdays, after “It’s Showtime” and “PHR presents Pintada” after “City Hunter Returns” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold and “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” after “Lorenzo’s Time” in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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Marco Gumabao Jealous Over Miles Ocampo's Closeness with Arvic Rivero

On this Sunday's (August 5) episode of LUV U, JB’s (Marco Gumabao) jealousy over Camille’s (Miles Ocampo) childhood sweetheart, Bryan (Arvic Rivero), heightens because he believes that Bryan is getting in the way between him and Camille.

Meanwhile, according to “Goin’ Bulilit” graduate, Igi Boy Flores, now known as Rocky for his character in “LUV U”, he’s not like boys his age.

“Actually, I like teachers,” according to him, “I like being friends with them.”

He jokingly said that if teachers are our friends, they won’t ask us difficult questions during recitations and will be more understanding on class absences.

Will this apply to Bangs Garcia, his teacher on the comedy series, “LUV U”? On the episode this Sunday (August 5), Rocky (Igi Boy) will brew a love potion for Ms. Casimsiman (Bangs) but his experiment will go wrong and instead of his teacher, Max (Rhap Salazar) will be the one drawn to him.

What will JB do to clear his path towards Camille? And will Rocky find a solution for his failed experiment? Find out in “LUV U” this Sunday (August 5) after “ASAP 2012” on ABS-CBN.

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Kantar Media (July 28-30) TV Ratings: MMK and Rated K Top Weekend Viewing

Maalaala Mo Kaya starring JM de Guzman and Marlann Flores topped Saturday viewing nationwide according to the latest ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS for the period off July 28 to 30, 2012. Last Sunday, July 29, Rated K also clinched the top spot.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya Deal or No Deal and LUV U are consistent winners in their respective timeslots, prompting GMA-7 to shuffle their programming wherein Together Forever ( of JuliElmo tandem) which was shown on Sundays opposite LUV U  will be moved to Saturdays after Startalk TX.  Manny Pacquiao's Manny Many Prizes will then move to Together Forever's time slot on Sundays.

On weeknights, Walang Hanggan is still invincible on top followed by Princess and I, TV Patrol, Aryana and Lorenzo's Time. Jodi and Papa Chen's series Be Careful With My Heart is also daytime's no. 1.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs July 26 to 27, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 28, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 18.2%

2. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 16.4%

3. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Home Along Da Riles Da Movie (ABS-CBN) – 15.8%

4. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.9%

5. Kapuso Movie Festival: Isang Kahig Tatlong Tuka (GMA-7) – 11.9%

6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%

7. SOCO (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%

8. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 10.5%

9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 10%

10. My Chubby World Adventure (GMA-7) – 9.9%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 39.6%

2. Wansapanataym: Da Revengers (ABS-CBN) – 37.3%

3. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 26.1%

4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 23.1%

5. Kapuso Movie Night: The Armour of God (GMA-7) – 18.4%

6. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 16.6%

7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 12.1%

8. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%

9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 9.4%

10. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 7.2%

July 29, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: The Medallion (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%

2. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 14.4%

3. Luv U (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%

4. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 11%

5. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%

6. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 10.5%

7. Doraemon Adventures (GMA-7) – 9.1%

8. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 9%

9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Eternity (GMA-7) – 8.9%

10. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 8.7%

Primetime:

1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 25.8%

2. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 23.2%

3. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 21.3%

4. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%

5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 18.2%

6. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 18.1%

7. Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7) – 17.2%

8. Ibilib Featuring The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 15.8%

9. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 13.1%

10. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) – 12.1%

July 30, Monday

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 21.7%

2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 16.5%

3. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 15.6%

4. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 15.2%

5. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 14.2%

6. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.8%

7. Pintada (ABS-CBN) – 13.5%

8. Angelito Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%

9. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 12.2%

10. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 11.7%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 38%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 35%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 32.5%

4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 21.8%

5. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 20.7%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 18.5%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 15.6%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 15.3%

9. My Daddy Dearest (GMA-7) / One True Love (GMA-7) – 11.6%

10. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) – 10.7%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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Kantar Media (July 26-27) TV Ratings: Walang Hanggan Regains 40% Rating

ABS-CBN shows continue to dominate nationwide TV ratings based on the data provided by Kantar Media  for the period of July 26 to 27, 2012. 

Be Careful With My Heart is still unbeatable at number 1, the only weekday show now on Philippine TV which reaches more than 20% TV rating. It was followed by Kapamilya Gold's banner program, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. Meanwhile, PHR Pintada is also on top of the game, emerging at the top 5 which was just a reflection of why the show is always trending on Twitter.

Primetime program Walang Hanggan also regained its 40% rating last July 26, its highest since the book 2 started.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs July 26 to 27, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 26, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 20.9%

2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 16.6%

3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 15.8%

4. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 14.1%

5. Pintada (ABS-CBN) – 13.7%

6. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 13.3%

7. Angelito Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) – 13.1%

8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 12.1%

9. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%

10. Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (GMA-7) / Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?(GMA-7) – 11.3%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 40.9%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 37.2%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 31.9%

4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 21.8%

5. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 21%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 17.6%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 16.5%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 16.1%

9. One True Love (GMA-7) – 13.5%

10. Inside Protégé (GMA-7) – 11.8%

July 27, Friday

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 22.5%

2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 16.8%

3. Pintada (ABS-CBN) – 16.5%

4. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 15.6%

5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 15.2%

6. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%

7. Angelito Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) – 14%

8. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 13.9%

9. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 13%

10. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 39.4%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 36.7%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 32.2%

4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 25.2%

5. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 21.7%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.8%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 16.5%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 16.1%

9. One True Love (GMA-7) – 14.4%

10. My Daddy Dearest (GMA-7) – 12%

Source: Kantar Media/ TNS

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'The Healing' Grosses P80 Million on First 7 Days According to Star Cinema

The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu grossed P80 million on its first week of showing according to Star Cinema. The Healing  is Gov. Vi's 50th anniversary movie and her first suspense-horror film.

The Healing is poised to be the third Pinoy film to reach the P100 million mark this year after John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin's Unofficially Yours and Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme.

This was quite an amazing feat for a movie that despite heavy rains and huge competitors from Hollywood  and the successul Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival managed to rake in a large sum of money. It can be recalled that The Dark Night Rises' 2nd week in theaters clashed with The Healing's first week while Cinemalaya ran from July 20-29, also showing simultaneously with The Healing.

[The Healing International Screenings]

The Healing, which is graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, was given an R-13 and R-18 rating by the MTRCB. This would mean that in its two versions, strictly 13 years old or 18 years old and above can watch the movie (kids are not allowed).

Congratulations to the whole cast and crew of The Healing, especially to Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Direk Chito Roño. The Healing, now on its second week is still showing in theaters nationwide.

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The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Compete in First Live Show this August 4

The country’s biggest musical event of the year “The X Factor Philippines” recently unveiled its 12 finalists who will compete in the much-awaited live shows beginning this Saturday (Aug 4) and face the fifth and most critical judge in the competition— the viewing public.

Judge-mentor Martin Nievera, together with international singing sensation Arnel Pineda as his chosen guest celebrity judge, picked student Gabriel Anciano, college graduate Jeric Medina, and another student, Kedebon Colim, to represent the Boys (solo male performers 16-25 yrs old).

[The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Individual Make-Over Photos]

Freelance singer Allen Sta. Maria, dive guide Jerrianne Templo, and band vocalist KZ Tandingan, on the other hand, will represent the Girls (solo female performers 16-25 yrs old) as chosen by their judge-mentor Charice with the help of her guest celebrity judge and fellow Pinay pride Cheesa, who recently became a finalist in the hit US singing competition “The Voice.”

In the Over 25s category (solo performers 26 yrs old and above), judge-mentor Pilita Corrales, together with guest celebrity judge Rico J. Puno, put through musician Joan Da, freelance singer Mark Mabasa, and former security officer Modesto Taran to advance to the final round.

The Groups (16 yrs old and above) category composed of all-male quartet Daddy’s Home, boyband Take Off, and all girl group Lucky Girls wouldn’t be left behind as they were chosen by their judge-mentor Gary Valenciano with the help of guest celebrity judge and world champion Jed Madela.

The final 12 will battle it out in the live shows starting Saturday (Aug 4) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater inParanaquewhere they will sing various movie theme songs.

Their future now lies in the hands of the public who will decide via text vote who among them should stay in the competition and who among them shall leave. The finalist with the lowest number of overnight text votes will be booted off in the show.

Whose ‘x factor’ will shine best and who will be exed out of the competition?  Who among the judge-mentors will say goodbye to one of their three chosen finalists by Sunday?

The competition gets tougher in “The X Factor Philippines” first live show this Saturday (Aug 4), after “MMK, and first elimination night this Sunday (Aug 5), after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #XFactorPH. You can also like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

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MMK August 4 Episode Deals with A 70-Year Old Lolo Jessie Who Chose Dogs Over His Family

Maalaala Mo Kaya presents a special heartwarming ‘love story’ this Saturday (August 4) of a 70-year-old man named Lolo Jessie (Nanding Josef) and his pet dogs Simba and Brownie, who taught him the meaning of a true family. 

Although grateful for his nephew who let him stayed with his family, Lolo Jessie had no choice but to leave because his nephew’s wife was not in favor of having dogs in their house. Lolo Jessie loved Simba and Bownie so much that he cannot abandon them and even promised to take care of them for the remaining years of his life. 

Together with Nanding in the “MMK” episode are Dingdong Avanzado, Jessa Zaragosa, Maliksi Morales, Jao Mapa, Liza Lorena, Keana Reeves, and Kazel Kinouchi. The episode was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Mark Duane Angos, and directed by Nick Olanka. 

Don’t miss another one-of-a-kind and heartwarming tale of love in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym.” 

For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial in Twitter, and like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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The Reunion - 'Bagets of the New Generation' is a Coming-of-Age Comedy Flick

Star Cinema pumps up the silverscreen with its ultimate ‘barkada’ movie event of the year titled “The Reunion,” which gathers four of the most promising actors of their generation–Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Kean Cipriano, and Xian Lim. “The Reunion is set to hit cinemas on August 15 (Wednesday).

Directed by Frasco Mortiz, “The Reunion” is a coming-of-age comedy flick that follows the adventures and misadventures of Lloyd (Enchong), Bogs (Enrique), Pat (Kean), and Joax (Xian) after their life in high school and now as they struggle to pursue their passion for music and their respective life goals.

“The movie will present the journey of a high school barkada who reunited after so many years to trace back their lives and search for the things that went wrong and the people that they’ve hurt in order to change their future,” said Direk Frasco.

Video: Star Cinema's The Reunion Full Trailer

Meanwhile, lead stars Xian and Enrique shared that the whole cast are so thrilled to finally watch their film which is said to be inspired by the hit songs of the legendary 90′s Pinoy rock band, Eraserheads.

“It’s like the ‘Bagets’ of the new generation, so expect a lot of comedy. It’s a tale of friends simply having fun,” said Enrique. Xian, on the other hand, further shared how excited they are to hear what their fans had to say about their film. He said, “I really hope that a lot of people will get entertained with our movie. It has a great cast and an equally great director.”

Related: The Reunion Two Movie Posters Unveiled

As they relive the fun of their high school years and trace back their mistakes, will Lloyd, Bogs, Pat, and Joax finally make things right and positively change their future?

A fun-filled story of friendship, love, and life, “The Reunion” also features some of today’s most in-demand young actresses including Jessy Mendiola, Megan Young, Bangs Garcia, and Julia Montes.

Completing the cast are Matt Evans, Tom Rodriguez, Joseph Marco, Ivan Dorschner, Brian Santos, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Kakai Bautista, Louise Abuel, and Gina Pareño.

“The Reunion” will be shown on cinemas nationwide on August 15, 2012. For more updates about “The Reunion,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema, or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Mikay's Big Reveal as Yangdon Princess Draws Near

ABS-CBN’s primetime princess Kathryn Bernardo has confessed that she was initially intimidated by the regal presence of award-winning actress Gretchen Barretto in their ‘royal teleserye,’ “Princess and I.”

Kathryn admitted that she was so starstrucked when she had her first scenes with Gretchen, now popularly known as ‘Ashi Behati,’ the despicable mother of Dasho Jao (Enrique Gil).

“I was nervous while doing our sole scene in Bhutan and even until our initial takes here in the Philippines. I was really tensed to work with Ms. Gretchen. Everyone in the set is mesmerized by her beauty,” said Kathryn, who later on realized how fun-loving La Greta is behind the cameras. “She is so cool in the set. She always wants all of us to be happy while working.”

As Kathryn and Gretchen get along well off-screen, the conflict between their characters in the drama series builds up. “Now that the revelation about Mikay’s ‘royal identity’ draws near, I’ll have more scenes with Ashi Behati that the viewers should watch out for,” shared Kathryn.

Can Ashi Behati still prevent everyone from knowing that Mikay is the long lost princess of the Kingdom of Yangdon? What will King Anand (Albert Martinez) do when he finds out that Behati was the mastermind of the accident that killed her queen and endangered her beloved princess?

Don’t miss Mikay’s royal tale in “Princess and I” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Make-Over Photos Unveiled!

Last Sunday, July 29, the Top 12 finalists (Final 12) of The X Factor Philippines have been named. The final 12 consisted of three hopefuls from the 4 categories -- boys, girls, over 25's and groups.

The live shows of The X Factor Philippines will start this weekend, August 4 and 5 and before they set foot on The X Factor stage, the Final 12 had their make-over to totally unleashed that X Factor within them.

See the transformation of The X Factor Philippines Final 12 in the photos below:

Boys (Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim and Jeric Medina)

Girls (Allen Jane Sta. Maria, Jerrianne Mae Templo and KZ Tandingan)

 Over 25's (Modesto taran, Joan Da and Mark Mabasa)

Groups (Daddy's Home, Lucky Girls and Takeoff)

This August 4, brace yourselves as more surprises will unfold on the first day of The X Factor Philippines Live Show. Are these 12 the only ones who made it to the live show stage or will there be four more to complete a Final 16? #WildCard

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines on August 4 after MMK and on August 5 after Sarah G Live!

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Poll: The Reunion vs Just One Summer - Which movie will you watch on August 15?

On August 15, two barkada/teen movies will be hitting the big screen. These are The Reunion under Star Cinema and Just One Summer under GMA Films and APT Entertainment.

Both highly anticipated, The Reunion and Just One Summer are expected to make it big in theaters since both have the hottest young stars of rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7 in the cast. The Reunion had the ensemble of Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Kean Cipriano and Enchong Dee while Just One Summer boasts one hot love team of Julie Ann San Jose and Elmo magalona (JuliElmo).

Here are the plots of the two movies (from Wikipedia):

The Reunion plot

Just One Summer plot

The movie revolves around a group of young men who are friends since high school. Several years later, they decided to meet once again. They have come to know that each other has a feeling of not moving on with their lives because of a wrong did way back high school. Now, they are in the journey of finding the true meaning of love and happiness as they reunite once again

A rich, rebellious boy spends the summer with his father who he has considered long dead and his mistress while waiting for the annulment of his father and his mother's marriage. During his stay with his father during the summer, he meets a poor girl who is his childhood friend and is a scholar of whom her family is depending on; however, she is holding in a secret with regards to the true state of her scholarship. The two meet and comfort each other amidst their problems and they fall for each other as time goes on and as they get to know each other.

With this, we like to open a poll on which movie will you watch come its simultaneous premiere on August 15, 2012. Let's see if what transpires in our poll will also reflect the box office success of these movies. You can vote in the poll below.

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Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson Together at Last in Jollibee TVC

Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson appear together on the new Jollibee TV commercial. Sasa and Gege "together at last" was the idea behind this TVC from Jollibee.

Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson instantly became a hot topic this week because Gerald, who has been courting Sarah for the past six months stopped pursuing the Popstar Princess allegedly because Mommy Divine discouraged him to do so, which was denied by Sarah's mother on her guesting on Sarah G Live last July 29 (read story here).

The commercial's tagline was very timely, the two being "together at last" after what happened. Even Sarah and Gerald's lines in the said TV commercial hit a ride on the issue.

Gerald: So, balikan na ‘to?
Sarah: Oo, pangalawang balik ko na nga ‘to, e.

Here is Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson's "Together at Last" Jollibee TV Commercial:

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