Aiko Melendez, Sharlene San Pedro and John Manalo in MMK (January 18)

Award-winning actress Aiko Melendez will star in the upcoming family drama of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” In the Raz de la Torre-directed episode, Aiko will play the role of Gloria, a devoted mother who was forced to abandon her kids to work in another town.

What did Gloria do that made her children hate her so much? Together with Aiko in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Sharlene San Pedro, Maliksi Morales, John Manalo, Ces Quesada, Cris Villanueva, Daisy Reyes, Amy Nobleza, Dexie Daulat and Tata Mara. 

The episode this Saturday (January 18) is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Mae Rose Balanay. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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PBB Teens Joj and Jai, John Manalo Turn Garbage Collectors in 'I Dare You' (Nov 30)

Former PBB housemates Joj and Jai Agpangan made a living from garbage and lived on the streets in the metro after accepting real-life challenges from ABS-CBN’s realiserye “I Dare You,” as shown in an episode to be aired this Saturday (Nov 30) on ABS-CBN. 

The twin, along with teen actor John Manalo, tried to relive the life of 14-year-old Bidang Kapamilya Kesz, who received last year’s prestigious International Peace Prize for Children, the equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize for children, for improving the plight of street kids in the country. Kesz ran away from home when he was young to escape domestic abuse and was forced to live on his own. 

For their challenge, Joj, Jai, and John had to live away from the comfort of their homes and make a living from collecting and selling scrap materials without relying on other people.

Their biggest challenge was teaching 50 children, aged 3-5 years old, to read, write, and count. If majority of the kids pass a basic exam, Kesz and his organization, which advocates children’s rights and helps them improve their lives, will be granted a two-story house and office worth P1 million. 

Join John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros as they showcase Filipinos who brave through life’s challenges in “I Dare You Season 2,” Saturday night (Nov 30) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram.

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Pokwang, Bugoy Cariño on MMK this March 16

Comedienne Pokwang will topbill the upcoming “MMK” episode this Saturday (March 16). She will portray the role of Linda, a dedicated and hardworking mother who is willing to do everything for her family, especially to her son Rubin (Bugoy Cariño/John Manalo), despite her polio illness.

Together with Pokwang, Bugoy and John in the “MMK” epsiode are Juan Rodrigo, Crispin Pineda, Vangie Labalan, Lovely Rivero, Maurice Mabutas, Eliza Pineda, Karen Reyes, and Patrick Sugui. The episode was researched by Agatha Ruadap, written by Benjamin Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Mae Czarina Cruz.

Don’t miss another heartwarming heavy family drama episode of Gawad Tanglaw Hall of Fame for Best Drama Anthology and Best Drama Program of the 9th USTV Students’ Choice Awards, “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Aiko Melendez and Joey Marquez Topbill MMK Christmas Episode (Dec 22)

Aiko Melendez and Joey Marquez topbill the Christmas episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (December 22) as they portray the roles of husband and wife Persie and Cristy who loved each other so much that Persie accepted his wife’s past which involved having a son with her first husband. 

They almost had a perfect family life with their three sons until a disagreement led them to decide to go on with their lives separately. How will their children mend the broken relationship of their parents? Will their sons be enough reason to bring back the love of Persie and Cristy for each other? 

Together with Aiko and Joey in “MMK” this Saturday are Aaron Junatas, John Manalo, Deydey Amansec, Joe Gruta, Ama Quiambao, Archie Alemania, Yda Yaneza, and Pocholo Montes. It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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MMK August 25 Episode Features a Little Girl's Pure Love for Her Family

Maalaala Mo Kaya features a heartwarming tale of a little girl’s unconditional love for her family and friends in a heavy family drama episode this Saturday (August 25) directed by highly acclaimed director of the top-rating primetime TV series “Princess and I,” direk Dado Lumibao.

In the story, Apple (Brenna Garcia) was most of the time scolded by her mom Jossie (Assunta de Rossi) for always giving more time with Church activities rather than her studies. Despite the strictness of her mother, Apple remained a very thoughtful kid to her family and a caring friend to her fellow kids. What will happen when one day the loving little girl dies?

Aside from Assunta and Brenna, the “MMK” episode will also star Dominic Ochoa, John Manalo, Nikki Bagaporro, Mikylla Ramirez, Elijah Magundayao, Shane Hermogenes, Phoebi Arbotante, Elise Joson, and Noel Colet. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario and written by Joan Habana.

Don’t miss another heavy family drama this Saturday in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. 

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MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most-Watched Program Last Weekend

The Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled 'Shorts' starring teen stars Francis Magundayao and John Manalo is the most-watched program last weekend (Saturday and Sunday shows combined) nationwide according to Kantar Media. 

The said MMK episode garnered a high 30.3% TV rating among national households, even beating the Big Night of PBB Unlimited which only got 28.3%.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 30 to April 1, 2012 among National households:

March 30, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 19.1%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 16%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 15.1%
4. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 13%
5. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 12.7%
6. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 12.5%
7. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Crazy Little Thing Called Love (ABS-CBN) – 12.3%
8. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 12.2%
9. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 12.1%
10. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 11.5%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 34.4%
2. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 27.7%
3. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 25.5%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 22.3%
5. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 17.1%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 17%
7. My Beloved (GMA-7) / Dongyi (GMA-7) – 15.7%
8. Biritera (GMA-7) – 15.6%
9. Wako Wako (ABS-CBN) – 15.3%
10. Legacy (GMA-7) – 14.9%

March 31, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 23.4%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Little Bride (GMA-7) – 13%
3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
4. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 11.2%
5. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%
6. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 9.7%
7. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) / 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 9.3%
8. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (ABS-CBN) / Kapamilya Blockbusters: For The First Time (ABS-CBN) / Startalk (GMA-7) – 9%
9. Maynila (GMA-7) – 8.3%
10. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 30.3%
2. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Big Night (ABS-CBN) – 28.3%
3. Wansapanataym: Incredibelle (ABS-CBN) – 22.2%
4. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 18.5%
5. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 17.4%
6. Spooky Nights Presents Aparisyon (GMA-7) – 14.7%
7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 11.9%
8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 11.8%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 9.9%
10. Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) – 8.9%

April 1, Sunday

Daytime:

1. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Hellphone (GMA-7) – 11.4%
3. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) / Luv U (ABS-CBN) – 11.1%
4. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 10.3%
5. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%
6. AHA! (GMA-7) – 9%
7. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 8.7%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 8.4%
9. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) – 8.1%
10. Jewelpet (GMA-7) – 7.7%

 Primetime:

1. Kapuso Movie Night: My Valentine Girls (GMA-7) – 23.5%
2. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 22%
3. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 20.1%
4. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 19.2%
5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 17.4%
6. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 16.6%
7. Ibilib Featuring The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 16.2%
8. SNBO: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (GMA-7) – 14.8%
9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 13.9%
10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 10.9%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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Walang Hanggan Dominates Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 29-April 1)

ABS-CBN's powerhouse teleserye, Walang Hanggan is unbeatable on top of the ratings game not only in nationwide Kantar Media TV ratings but also in both Mega Manila Household and People's Ratings (March 29-April 1, 2012).

Meanwhile MMK starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo and the BIG NIGHT of PBB Unlimited are the most watched TV programs in Mega Manila last Saturday, March 31.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 29 to April 1, 2012 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):


March 29, Thursday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 12.4%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 8.8%
3. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 7.9%
5. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 7.2%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ano Ba Yan (GMA-7) / Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 7%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 6.7%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 6%
9. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 5.4%
10. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 5.3%

 Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 15.7%
2. Biritera (GMA-7) / Legacy (GMA-7) – 13.2%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
4. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 12.2%
5. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
6. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 10.9%
7. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 9.3%
8. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 7.7%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 7.5%
10. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 5.7%

March 30, Friday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.8%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 8.4%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) / It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 6.7%
5. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 6.6%
6. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 6.3%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) – 6.1%
8. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) – 6%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Guardian Debil (GMA-7) – 5.9%
10. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) – 5%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 14.9%
2. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 12.3%
3. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 12%
4. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 11.9%
5. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
6. Biritera (GMA-7) – 10.8%
7. Legacy (GMA-7) – 10.7%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.2%
9. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 9.3%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 8.7%

March 31, Saturday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 15%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Little Bride (GMA-7) – 5.7%
3. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 5.6%
4. Startalk TX (GMA-7) / 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 5.5%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) / TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 3.9%
6. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) / Kapamilya Blockbusters: For The First Time (ABS-CBN) / It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 3.8%
7. Maynila (GMA-7) – 3.6%
8. Ben 10 Alien Force (TV5) – 3.2%
9. Jewelpet (GMA-7) / Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) – 3.1%
10. Teen Titans (TV5) / Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 3%

Primetime:

1. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 12%
2. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Big Night (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
3. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 11%
4. Spooky Nights Presents Aparisyon (GMA-7) – 8.3%
5. Wansapanataym: Incredibelle (ABS-CBN) / Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 8.1%
6. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 6.5%
7. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 6.2%
8. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 5.4%
9. Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) – 4.5%
10. Regal Shocker (TV5) – 4.2%

April 1, Sunday
Daytime:

1. Kapuso Movie Festival: Hellphone (GMA-7) – 7.3%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 6.7%
3. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) / Tween Hearts (GMA-7) – 5.4%
4. Tom & Jerry Kids (GMA-7) – 4.6%
5. AHA! (GMA-7) – 4.4%
6. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) / Luv U (ABS-CBN) – 4%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 3.9%
8. Sunday Sineplex: Antz (TV5) – 3.8%
9. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 3.7%
10. Jewelpet (GMA-7) – 3.6%

Primetime:

1. Kapuso Movie Night: My Valentine Girls (GMA-7) – 14.5%
2. SNBO: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (GMA-7) – 10.3%
3. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 9.1%
4. Ibilib: The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 7.5%
5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 7.4%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 6.8%
7. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 6.4%
8. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 5.7%
9. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 5.5%
10. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 5%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 29 to March 31, 2012 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):


March 29, Thursday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 28.1%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 20.9%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 19.2%
4. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 18.4%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 17.8%
6. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 17.1%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ano Ba Yan (GMA-7) – 16.8%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 16.3%
9. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 15.4%
10. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 13.9%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 29.7%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 25.5%
3. Legacy (GMA-7) – 25.1%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) – 25%
5. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 23.4%
6. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 22.7%
7. Dahil Sa Pag-ibog (ABS-CBN) – 22.2%
8. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 20.8%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 19.8%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 16.5%

March 30, Friday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 26.2%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 20.4%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 19.4%
4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 16.3%
5. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 15.5%
6. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 15.3%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 14.8%
8. Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 14.4%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Guardian Debil (GMA-7) – 13.4%
10. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) – 12.8%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 28.5%
2. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 24.3%
3. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 24.2%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) / Dahil Sa Pag-ibog (ABS-CBN) – 22.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 22.7%
6. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) / Legacy (GMA-7) – 21.9%
7. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 18.7%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) – 17.3%
9. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 16.9%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 15.5%

March 31, Saturday
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 32.5%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Little Bride (GMA-7) – 14.2%
3. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 14.1%
4. Startalk TX (GMA-7) – 13.3%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 13%
6. Maynila (GMA-7) – 9.8%
7. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) – 9.2%
8. Kapamilya Blockbusters: For The First Time (ABS-CBN) – 8.8%
9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 8.7%
10. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 8.6%

Primetime:

1. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Big Night (ABS-CBN) – 24.3%
2. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 23.8%
3. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 22%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 17%
5. Spooky Nights Presents Aparisyon (GMA-7) – 16.5%
6. Wansapanataym: Incredibelle (ABS-CBN) – 15.6%
7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 14.2%
8. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 13%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 12.2%
10. Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) – 10.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.
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Francis Magundayao Stars in MMK this March 31 with John Manalo

Dahil Sa Pag-ibig wonder Francis Magundayao will star in an MMK episode together with John Manalo this March 31.

This will be the first time that John Manalo will be appearing on television drama after a long absence. He play the character Eris in the top-rating drama, Mara Clara. He is supposed to be casted in Luv U opposite Miles Ocampo. Maybe, there is a bigger role for him in the future that is why he is not included in the said project.

Meanwhile, this will be the first time that Francis Magundayao will topbill an MMK episode (even his first starring role in a drama anthology). I'm sure many fans are very excited to watch Francis' MMK episode. Francis gained a lot of following since he appeared in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig playing the young Alfred Valderama (Piolo Pascual) with Ella Cruz (young Jasmin). In fact, the two had already a huge fanbase  named Francella (Francis + Ella).

I hope this will be the start of a bigger future for Francis. The guy had a lot to offer in terms of acting, more so that he had established a 'kilig' team up with Ella Cruz (who will star in fantaserye Aryana) which seems so appealing to younger viewers.

Let's also wish John Manalo good fortune in his endeavour. This young fella from Goin Bulilit had evolved into a handsome young man now, so you should also watch out for him.

Watch Francis Magundayao and John Manalo's MMK episode trailer here:

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