ABS-CBN BEATS GMA-7 & TV5 IN THE CJ CORONA NATIONAL COVERAGE!

ABS-CBN interrupted its regular programming to give way to the live coverage of the historic impeachment trial via “Ang Hatol: Chief Justice Corona,” which most Filipinos watched yesterday when the senator-judges finally delivered their verdicts as it hit a national TV rating of 18.5% against GMA (11.8%), GMA News TV (3.1%), and TV5 (2.9%), based on data from Kantar Media. 

HIYAS DEBUTS VICTORIOUSLY IN TOTAL URBAN PHILIPPINES!

KANTAR NATIONAL URBAN RATINGS
 
May 28, Monday

Morning:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.1%
Dinosaur King (ABS-CBN) 4.8%; Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 9.1%
Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 5.7%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 10%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 11.5%
Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 6.3%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 12.2%; One Piece (GMA-7) 11.9%; Cooking With The Stars (GMA-7) 7%
NBA 2012 Western Conference Playoffs Finals (ABS-CBN) 9.5%;Kapuso Movie Festival: Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (GMA-7) 12.3%; Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master(GMA-7) 13.9%

MTRCB SUSPENDS TULFO BROTHERS' T3 FOR THREE MONTHS!

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is suspending TV5’s public service program T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! for three months with a fine of P100,000.

This is due to the “alleged unlawful, indecent and violence-inciting utterances” of the Tulfo brothers—Ben, Raffy, and Erwin—on their show.

ABS-CBN'S COVERAGE OF MISS EARTH PHILIPPINES FLOPS!

KANTAR NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

May 26, Saturday

Morning:
Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 2.6% Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Legion of Super Heroes (GMA-7) 4.3%
Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Jewelpet (GMA-7) 6.5%
I Got It! (ABS-CBN) 2.9%; Go Diego Go! (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) 9.3%
The Penguins of Madagascar (ABS-CBN) 8.3%;My Chubby World Big Adventure (GMA-7) 8.3%
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; Tropang Potchiole Hole Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) 8.6%
Kapamilya Blockbusters: Akala Mo (ABS-CBN) 8.6%; Maynila (GMA-7) 11.2%; Luna Blanca Ang Pinagmulan (GMA-7) 13.7%

JUDY ANN TURNS DOWN MILLION-PESO DEAL!

May offer pala kay Judy Ann Santos na mag-endorse ng isang brand ng detergent at kahit maganda ang offer pati ang talent fee, hindi pa rin niya tinanggap ang offer.

Ang katuwiran ni Judy Ann, hindi maniniwala ang tao na magkaibang brand ng detergent ang gamit nila sa bahay dahil nauna nang nag-endorse si Ryan Agon­cillo ng detergent. Pinatunayan ng aktres na hindi lahat ng bagay ay nakukuha sa pera.

In the same way na hindi rin tatanggapin ni Ryan ang movie offer ng Unitel Pictures na entry sa December filmfest kung matutuloy si Judy Ann sa movie nina Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. at Vic Sotto.

WALANG HANGGAN RECORDS PHENOMENAL TV RATINGS!

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from May 22 to 25, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among National households:

PRIMETIME QUEEN NG GMA-7, HINDI NAGRARATE ANG SHOW!

Napapatawa ang amiga namin when Marian Rivera was introduced in a musical variety show as Primetime Queen.

Actually, our friend feels that it was a misnomer to call Marian as such dahil hindi naman nagre-rate ang kanyang soap opera with Dingdong Dantes.

Entonces, hindi puwedeng tawaging Primetime Queen si Marian dahil kakarampot nga naman ang televiewers ng show nito.

TALENTS NG TV5 NAGREREKLAMO NA!

FEELING daw ng ilang talent ng TV network ay malulunod na sila dahil sa pagbaha ng maraming talento sa naturang istasyon na hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa rin sa pagtanggap kahit nagsisiksikan na sila.

Lunod nga naman ang career ng iba kapag ganito kabait ang istasyon. Saang programa nila isisiksik ang mga ito kung parang mga kabute itong panay ang sulputan? Tanggap sila nang tanggap. Salo nang salo sa mga itinatapon ng ibang TV station. Kaya sa konting panahon pa, magkakapalitan na sila ng mga mukha. Hahaha!

Ang hirap pa nito, kung sino ang huling pumasok siya ang paborito. ‘Yung mga nagtiyaga unti-unting naiitsapuwera.

P10 BILLION OPTION TO BUY GMA NETWORK HOVERS THE CORPORATE WORLD!

THERE is a buzz going the rounds of financial executives regarding the offer of a possible buy-in into GMA 7 network of a big conglomerate that could alter the media industry’s landscape in the country. The buzz about the planned buy-in was reportedly sparked by the payment of the conglomerate of P10 billion.

The reports gained traction with the pronouncement earlier of GMA 7 top honcho Felipe Gozon that another conglomerate, outside of the group of Manny V. Pangilinan, is interested in the network. The MVP group is said to have offered between P40 billion and P45 billion for the company.

MAGPAKAILANMAN BUBUHAYIN NG GMA PARA ITAPAT SA MMK?

Wala pang advisory ang GMA 7 kung kailan ibabalik ang Magpakailanman, ang drama anthology hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco, pero tama ba ang nadinig naming nagti-taping o malapit na itong mag-taping?

As a matter of fact, ang dalawang episodes ng Magpakailanman ay ididirehe ni Maryo J. delos Reyes. Ito muna ang gagawin ni Direk Maryo habang hindi pa sinisimulan ang taping ng next soap niyang Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko. 

GMA TELEBABAD RESURFACES WITH BRAND NEW SHOWS!

ABS-CBN RED ALERT SA NAPIPINTONG PAGSASANIB NG GMA-7 AT TV5?

MAY nabasa kaming item na kabado na raw ang ABS-CBN sa pagmi-merged o pagsasanib puwersa ng GMA7 at TV5.

Ang tanong, ngayon pa ba maaalarma ang Kapamilya Network eh lahat halos ng shows nila ay tinatangkilik ng televiewers hindi lang dito sa Pinas kundi sa iba’t ibang bansa na may TFC? Saka ilang dekada na ba sa ere ang Dos at isama mo na rin diyan ang hindi na mabilang na pinasikat nilang mga artista, ang TV5 ba may na-build-up na sumikat? Waley pa!

PROTEGE GAGAWING MALA-STARSTRUCK! NATIONWIDE AUDITION MAGUUMPISA NA!

Following its highly-successful first season, Protégé -- GMA Network's all-original talent search -- is back!

Protégé has opened its doors to all artista aspirants who want to bare their dreams in the biggest platform to stardom via PROTÉGÉ: The Battle for the Big ARTISTA Break!

The nationwide auditions schedule and venues kicked off Saturday at SM Naga and SM Baguio, and SM San Pablo.

JOEY DE LEON GUSTONG LUMIPAT ANG EAT BULAGA SA TV5!

Nakausap ng PEP si Joey sa press conference ng bagong Sunday noontime show ng TV5, ang Game ‘N Go, na ginanap kahapon, May 24, sa TV5 Delta Studio sa Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

Anuman daw ang mangyari sa pagitan ng TV5 at GMA-7, confident si Joey na naroon pa rin ang Eat Bulaga, kung saan isa rin siya sa main hosts.

Ang kuwento pa ng komedyante, “Ewan ko kung dapat kong sabihin. Siguro mahal na mahal ni Manny Pangilinan yung Eat Bulaga kaya niya binibili yung Siyete. Nabalitaan ko iyan sa kanya mismo, e.

JESSICA SANCHEZ SPEAKS OUT AFTER LOSING THE AI THRONE TO PHILIP!

AGB'S HOUSEHOLD RATINGS RELEASED BACK ON PUBLIC!

With improved and overwhelming  Television Ratings for GMA-7, Philippine Entertainment Portal, a subsidiary of GMA Network, now revived the release of AGB Nielsen's Household Ratings. It can be remembered that a few years ago the said Internet Portal rested the release of the Household Ratings in favor of People Ratings amidst strong competition from ABS-CBN. But with GMA's renewed strength in Mega Manila, the public may now enjoy AGB's Household Ratings which is more comparable with Kantar Media's National Urban Household   Ratings.

ABS-CBN, GMA-7 AT TV5 PALAKIHAN NG OFFER PARA MAIKONTRATA SI JESSICA SANCHEZ!

Wala pa ‘yung “American Idol Finale” ay may kani-kaniya nang representative ng ABS-CBN, TV5 at GMA-7 ang umaawit sa kampo ni Jessica Sanchez para maikontrata ang singing idol.

Pero wala kaming balita kung sino ang may pinakamalaking offer at ang nagwaging istasyon. Dahil ang totoo rin, ipagpapatuloy ni Jessica ang kanyang career sa US bilang recording artist at ang sabi nga ni Thalia (aka Marimar) sa kanyang twitter account: “Wow! Great news! Tommy Mottola just call me from American Idol and he is confirmed to work in the first Jessica Sanchez CD!”

SHALANI FINALLY SPEAKS UP ON WHY SHE LEFT WILTIME BIGTIME!

Hinggil naman sa isyu ng pagkawala niya sa Wil Time Bigtime ni Willie Revilame, tila umiiwas siyang sagutin kung sumama ang loob niya sa pangyayaring iyon.

Tumawa muna ang konesehala ng Valenzuela bago sumagot: “Of course, there are some things that happened na hindi mo naman din inaasahan, na hindi mo rin naman gusto.

“But then, you also have to move on. Kasi, that’s how life goes on.

GMA-7 OPT FOR A BIG REVAMP WITH MORE NEW SHOWS!

Ang daming teleserye ng GMA 7 na halos sabay-sabay kundi man magkakasunod na magtatapos. Tulad ng My Beloved nina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes, The Good Daughter nina Kylie Padilla at Rocco Nacino, Hiram na Puso nina Kris Bernal at Mark Herras, Legacy nina Lovi Poe, Heart Evangelista, at Alessandra de Rossi at ang Koreanovela na Dong Yi.

LUNA BLANCA'S DEBUT SCORES A SLIM WIN IN MEGA MANILA!

GMA-7's newest primetime series, LUNA BLANCA, has made a fine debut in Mega Manila, scoring a trivial lead over closest rival, Princess and I. AGB Nielsen reported Luna Blanca (LB) garnering 26.3% household rating, up by 0.5 percentage points from Princess and I with 25.8% in Mega Manila. However this might just be a temporary success as series debut usually has a slight boost in viewership due to viewer's curiosity. The real score of the battle is to be seen in the coming days as LB's plot progresses.

ABS-CBN REPLACES AI AI FOR STAR CINEMA'S 2012 MMFF ENTRY!

Pagkatapos ng Wako Wako, magpo-focus muna si Ai-Ai sa susunod niyang project sa ABS-CBN, ang Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4.  Kung gagawa man daw siya ng teleserye, posibleng sa susunod pang taon.

 Sabi ni Ai-Ai, “Usually, once a year lang ang teleserye ng artista.  Unless, kasama sa kontrata mo yung dalawa o tatlo.”

 Binigyang-linaw din ni Ai-Ai na hindi na siya matutuloy na makasama sa gagawing pelikula nina Vic Sotto at Bong Revilla. 

Silang tatlo sana ang magkakasama sa pang-Metro Manila Film Festival entry nila ngayong December 2012.

 

JUDY ANN SANTOS AND SAM MILBY TO JOIN FORCES IN A PRIMETIME SERIES!

Natatawang sabi naman ni Juday, “Unang-una, kasama siya sa kontrata.”

Sabi rin niya, “Magsisinungaling pa ba ko sa inyo kung sasabihin ko na gustong-gusto ko? Gusto ko naman.

"Hindi ko lang hinahanap yung puyatan. Hindi ko lang hinahanap yung schedule na araw-araw na halos hindi ka na makauwi, hindi mo na makikita yung mga anak mo.

“Pero yung ABS naman, guaranteed me na it’s not gonna be as hectic as before—noong dalaga pa ako.

ABS-CBN RECLAIMS TOP SPOT IN WEEKEND DAYTIME!

ABS-CBN has once again recaptured leadership in Daytime! at least in the weekends. Latest National Urban TV Ratings show kapamilya programs dominating almost all time slots from  Salamat Doc all the way to primetime where margins grow in favor of the Kapamilya Network. Only Kapuso Movie Festival and TAPE's Eat Bulaga made a significant win for GMA-7. 

SHARON CLAIMS SOME ABS-CBN EXECS ARE LIARS!

Sharon Cuneta and KC Concepcion vs ABS-CBN PR Head Eric John Salut and Piolo Pascual's Fans on Twitter

Read below Twitter conversations (or I must say, arguments) between ABS-CBN's PR Head Eric John Salut, Piolo Pascual's followers against Sharon Cuneta and her daughter KC Concepcion's followers.

IZA TO FINALLY APPEAR IN HER FIRST TELESERYE AS KAPAMILYA!

Matagal-tagal na rin mula nang pumirma ng kontrata si Iza Calzado sa ABS-CBN pagkatapos niyang lumipat mula sa GMA-7.

Bukod sa isang episode ng Maalaala Mo Kaya at sa regular stint niya sa ASAP, hindi pa napapanood ang aktres sa isang regular na teleserye.

Kaya naman marami sa kanyang mga tagahanga ang naghihintay ng pagbabalik-serye niya.

Namataan ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entetainment Portal) at Cinema News si Iza sa press launch ng clothing line ng Uniqlo sa Manila Intercontinental Hotel last May 16.

DIREK JOEY REYES: SHARON IS ON A CAREER SUICIDE!

Ang nasabing tweet ay may kinalaman sa anak ni Sharon na si KC Concepcion, kung saan inihayag ng network PR official, bilang reaksiyon sa isang tagapagtanggol ni KC, ang umano'y nalalaman niyang "baho" ng anak ni Sharon.

Maraming magkakasunod na tweets ni Sharon ang naging "sagot" sa alegasyon ng taga-network.

Ikinalungkot ng direktor na si Joey Reyes ang pangyayaring ito

"Sobrang nalulungkot ako," simula ni Direk Joey na nag-message sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa pamamagitan ng social networking site na Facebook.

“Sobrang nalulungkot ako dahil si Sharon, patol nang patol sa Twitter!

GMA NETWORK ACQUIRES HIGH-END DIGITAL CAMERAS!

Magiging bongga umano ang production para sa cinema at television plug ng mga bagong proyekto sa GMA Network na tiyak na aabangan ng mga Kapuso.


Sinabi sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Biyernes, na gumamit na ang GMA Network ng pinaka-moderno at high-end digital camera na ARRI Alexa para sa plug ng mga Kapuso show.

STARMINE FINDINGS REVEAL ABS-CBN CORP WORST PERFORMER IN PROFIT MAKING!

ABS-CBN emerges as the worst performer based on earnings metrics among 38 firms in the Philippines, tracked by at least three analysts, Thomson Reuters StarMine data shows.

The broadcaster fares badly with an Analyst Revision Score (ARM) of 1 and an Earnings Quality (EQ) score of 6.

Its low EQ score suggests poor earning sustainability and analysts have cut EPS estimates on the firm for the year ending 2012 by 16.9 percent over the past week.

GMA FILMS WINS ANOTHER LEGAL BATTLE!

Kinatigan ng Court of Appeals (CA) ang GMA Network Films, Inc. sa kasong isinampa nito laban sa isang movie licensor at supplier.

Sa 13-pahinang desisyon na isinulat ni Associate Justice Stephen C. Cruz noong Abril 30, 2012, binaligtad ng Special 13th Division ng CA ang desisyon ng Regional Trial Court (RTC) na ibasura ang kaso laban kay Ricardo Honrado.

Noong Disyembre 1998, nagkaroon ng TV Rights Agreement ang GMA Films at si Honrado para sa 36 na pelikulang ipalalabas sa GMA 7.

TV5 AND CIGNAL TO LAUNCH THE COUNTRY'S FIRST OF ITS KIND WEATHER INFORMATION SYSTEM!

MANILA, Philippines - CIGNAL, the Philippines ’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network ( WIN ) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel. The launch is opportune as the country prepares for the onset of the rainy season which according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) starts the middle of May this year.

PAGASA Chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando singled out TV5 and lauded its commitment to improving weather news broadcasting. “TV5’s continuing improvement in their weather broadcasting system and closer cooperation with PAGASA will contribute significantly to the reduction of damages and casualties due to severe weather events,”.  “The longstanding collaboration between PAGASA and the media, TV5 in particular has served the public very well specially during extreme weather events by communication accurate weather information in a timely and prudent manner to the public,” he added.

GMA7-TV5 MERGER SET TO BE SEALED IN NOVEMBER!?

This has to be a blind item as of now. Before the year ends, probably end of November, a giant merger will be announced in a grand (as in “fabulous!”) style. The event is calculated to send shock waves through the entertainment industry, bound to radically change the landscape — for the better, hopefully!

The merger will be cemented with a song in the heart and in the name of brotherhood.

JENIFER LOPEZ TO LEAVE AMERICAN IDOL?!

Jennifer Lopez has cried wolf before--last year, she hinted that she might leave "American Idol" after her first season--but sources are now telling E!'s Marc Malkin that she is planning to quit the show after Season 11 ends next week, because she is "too busy." A rep for Fox declined to comment on E!'s story at this time.

GMA-7 PLANS TO DETHRONE ABS-CBN IN VIS-MIN THIS YEAR!

Habang wala pang nagaganap na negosasyon, patuloy ang pagpaplano ni Atty. Gozon, kasama sina GMA Network President Gilberto Duavit Jr., at GMA Network EVP and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, kung paano pa palalakihin ang sakop ng Kapuso network.

Binabalak daw nilang palawakin pa ang naaabot ng kanilang network sa mga probinsiya.

JOSHUA LIDET OUT OF IDOL! JESSICA MAKES IT TO FINAL 2!

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino-Mexican American Jessica Sanchez made it to the Top 2 of American Idol Season 11.

Sanchez got her chance of a lifetime after she was saved by American voters.

She will be battling singer Phillip Phillips at the show's finale. Joshua Ledet was eliminated from the competition.

Sanchez is the first American of Asian descent to compete in the finale of the popular talent show. Her mother is a Filipina, while her father is a Mexican-American.

CLAUDINE DESPERATELY NEEDS PSYCHO TREATMENT, GABRIELA

Lumapit pala si Claudine Barretto sa Gabriela para humingi ng tulong dahil nagkaroon daw ito ng emotional trauma sa nangyaring gulong kinasangkutan nila ni Raymart Santiago kay Mon Tulfo.Ayon kay Lana Linaban na Secretary-General ng Gabriela, humingi raw ng tulong sa kanila si Claudine kaya tutulungan nila ito.

Hindi raw sila makikialam sa kaso para alamin pa kung sino sa kanila ang nagsasabi ng totoo. Humingi lang daw ng tulong si Claudine kaya tutulungan nila ito kung kinakailangan nito ng suporta ng naturang samahan.

Kung talagang emotionally stressed daw ito, nandiyan daw ang Gabriela para bigyan ito ng tamang psychological treatment para mabalik sa normal na takbo ang buhay nito.

GMA-7 POSTS 6% DROP IN AD REVENUES DESPITE CLAIMING NUTAM LEADERSHIP!

Publicly listed firm GMA Network experienced a 5% drop in airtime revenues to P2.707 billion for the first 3 months of 2012. This was despite claiming TV Ratings supremacy over close rivals ABS-CBN and TV5.

 

Core business unit GMA Channel 7, which accounted for 90 percent of total airtime revenues, fell 6% year-on-year to around P2.44 billion. 

This has caused the company to incur a 27% decrease in profits to  P388 million from P534 million netted a year earlier.  This has been among the lowest profit level of GMA for the past 9 years which is largely attributed to the maturing market and stiffer competition from TV5.


Rival ABS-CBN Corp. reported a 4% increase in airtime revenue and a 1% increase in recurring net income, while TV 5 remained red.

JESSICA RECEIVED STANDING OVATION FROM STYLER IN AI!

ABS-CBN STRIKES A STRAIGHT WIN IN AD-RICH SUNDAY TIME SLOTS!

KANTAR NATIONAL URBAN RATINGS

May 13, Sunday
Morning:
The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 4.8%; In Touch (GMA-7) 0.6% Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.7%; Legion of Super Heroes (GMA-7) 3.4%
Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.3%; Jewelpet (GMA-7) 6.4%; Tom And Jerry Kids (GMA-7) 8.6%
Spider-Man (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 9.1%
The Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (ABS-CBN) 6.4%; AHA! (GMA-7) 8.4%
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 8.4%; NBA 2012 Playoffs Live! (ABS-CBN) 7.9%; Laban ng Lahi Assault 4 (GMA-7) 16%

GMA CEO: ANOTHER CONGLOMERATE ALSO WANTS TO BUY GMA-7!

MANILA, Philippines - (UPDATED 2:15 p.m.) The chairman of GMA Network Inc. said another conglomerate is interested in acquiring the broadcast company.

During GMA Network's annual stockholders meeting, Felipe Gozon said a second company apart from the PLDT group has expressed interest in buying into the broadcast firm. He however refused to divulge the identity of the new suitor.

"There were others who expressed interest. Of course, Filipino conglomerate. GMA is very attractive and desirable not only to MVP," Gozon said, referring to Manuel V. Pangilinan, who chairs Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

The PLDT group has been reported to have offered to acquire GMA Network, but talks have stalled on an acceptable price for both parties.

PINOY BIG BROTHER TEEN 4 BEATS RIVALS FROM DAYTIME AND PRIME TIME!

KANTAR NATIONAL URBAN RATINGS

May 12, Saturday
Morning:

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 2.2%
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Legion of Super Heroes (GMA-7) 3.6%
Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Jewelpet (GMA-7) 5.4%
I Got It! (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) 7.6%

ABS-CBN IMPOSED RATE INCREASE! BUT ADVERTISER CONFIDENCE REMAINED STRONG!

With improved National TV Ratings in the first quarter of 2012, ABS-CBN has implemented a hike in adverting rates early this year, citing an article from ABS-CBN News. 

However, despite this increase (in ad rates) ABS-CBN managed to post a 4 % growth in airtime revenues from P4 billion in 2011 to P4.2 billion in the first three months of 2012.The increase in rates proved to be reasonable as subscriptions from large advertisers remained strong. 

GOZON WISHES TO SELL GMA-7: PROFITS CONTINUE TO DROP!

An official of GMA Network Corp. said all major shareholder groups said have agreed to sell GMA-7 at the right price, as matured market and rising costs pull company profit down.

In the first 3 months of the 2012, the net income of GMA-7 was down over 27% to P388 million from P534 million in the same period in 2011. This has been among the lowest net income of the company since 2003.

This profit drop was despite the company's effort to control cost and protect revenue flow through an early booking scheme which calls for advertisers to seal early subscriptions to GMA Programs for the entire year.

EXPERTS SAY PRINCESS ANASTASIA IS LONG DEAD

MANILA, Philippines – Tales of the supposed escape of Anastasia Romanov from Russia have gripped thousands for decades, fueling speculation that a daughter of Russia’s last sovereign ruler survived the revolution that obliterated her immediate family.

But as far as science is concerned, Anastasia never escaped: She died along with her parents Czar Nicholas II and Alexandra, sisters Olga, Tatiana, Maria and brother Alexei.

TV5 EATS REVENUE SHARES OF ABS-CBN AND GMA NETWORK

The emergence of TV5 as a strong third player is already sending shock waves to industry leaders GMA-7 and ABS-CBN  as the latter's shares in the advertising market continuously shrink. One solid proof are the latest financial disclosures of both GMA and ABS-CBN noting a significant drop in advertising revenues since 2011.

 Manuel V. Pangilinan-led television network Associated Broadcasting Corp. (ABC), operator of TV5, saw its market share grow substantially in 2011, establishing itself as a serious player in the broadcast sector.

IT'S SHOWTIME SHRINKS GAP WITH EAT BULAGA IN NATIONAL URBAN!

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs  May 14, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among National households:

May 14, Monday

Morning:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 3.8%

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 8.1%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) 9.2%

Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 11.3%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 12.4%; One Piece (GMA-7) 11.7%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: I Do? I Die Dyos Ko Day (ABS-CBN) 12.2%; Kapuso Movie Festival: My Monster Mom (GMA-7) 10.3%

PRINCESS & I JOINS WALANG HANGGAN WITH A CONSISTENT 30% RATING!

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from May 11, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among National households:

May 11, Friday

Morning:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 3.3%

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (ABS-CBN) 5.8%; Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 9%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 6.3%; Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) 8.9%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 11.7%

Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 12%; One Piece (GMA-7) 11.7%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shake Rattle & Roll 9 (ABS-CBN) 11.5%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Kamadang Ko Ang Papatay Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) 10.3%

CLAUDINE AYAW MAG PUBLIC APOLOGY SA CEBU PACIFIC CREW!

MANILA, Philippines -- Actor Raymart Santiago believes that there's no reason for his wife, actress Claudine Barretto, to issue a public apology to Cebu Pacific ground crew Kristina Anne Ilagan.

In an interview with "Umagang Kay Ganda" on Monday, Santiago said he and his wife are sorry for the incident that happened at Ninoy Aquino International Terminal 3 last May 6 but they won't say sorry for allegedly cursing Ilagan because it never happened.

ABS-CBN ADMITS WEAK NOONTIME RATINGS HINDER REVENUE GROWTH!

In a press briefing ABS-CBN chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza admits  that weak ratings in its noontime block offset growth in its advertising business. Valdueza stressed that in spite of  a 4% growth in its Advertising Income for the first quarter of 2012, the increase would have been better if not to the weak advertising income from its noontime block. ABS-CBN suffered drastic decrease in ratings on its noontime block in 2010 when it canceled Wowowee and Willie Revillame for the alleged disrespect to the Network's Executives. Since then ABS-CBN lost its National Leadership to rival GMA-7 due to the significant drop in Daytime Ratings.

DEREK RAMSY FINALLY CONFIRMS BREAK-UP WITH ANGELICA PANGANIBAN!

Actor Derek Ramsay finally admitted that he and long-time girlfriend Angelica Panganiban already called it quits.

But Ramsay also said he regrets ending the relationship.

“I’m not proud of the breakup! How I wish things were different. I can’t be selfish and consider only my feelings,” Ramsay said in his official Twitter account on Monday.

He also said that even if they are no longer together they “still have the utmost respect for one another.”

“There was no wasted time. I loved every minute we had together,” he added.Ramsay’s previous remarks only referred to a “cool off” in his five-year relationship with Panganiban.

ABS-CBN'S Q1 RECURRING NET INCOME FLAT AT P306 MILLION!

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corp. reported a consolidated net income of P306 million for the first quarter of 2012. This is 69% lower than the net income of P976 million for the first quarter of 2011 which included a one-time gain from the sale of Sky Cable PDRs last year.

Excluding the one-time gain of P674 million, ABS-CBN's first quarter net income would have been 1% higher than last year's recurring income of P302 million.

RUSSIA'S LOST ROYAL PRINCESS, ANASTASIA, FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES?

It’s May, 2009.  I’m on holiday with my husband and son in St. Petersburg, Russia, with a mission to trace my Russian roots and hopefully reunite with relatives of my Russian grandmama. Getting ready to leave my hotel room for more sightseeing, I’m on the phone with my hysterical mom who’s halfway across the world in Manila. She asked that I call her immediately after receiving pictures I e-mailed her from the previous day’s visit to Catherine’s Palace.

“No, Mom, I didn’t.”

THE ROAD FLOPS IN US BOX OFFICE WITH ONLY P2.6 MILLION SALES!

GMA Films' much hyped horror movie, THE ROAD, which debuted in 50 US cinemas has failed to lured interest from  American viewers as it only raked P2.6 million or $61,200 according to the international tabulator BOX OFFICE MOJO. Although the Film allegedly recieved positive reviews from international critics as claimed by GMA, it has somehow failed to appeal even to almost a million Filipino citizens residing in US and   Canada. Is the hype for the said movie  just  media frenzy? 

ARYANA BEATS ALIS BUNGISNGIS IN MEGA MANILA!

May 7, Monday
Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 2.9%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.2%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 4.2%

Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 8.1%; Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 5%

Jackie Chan Adventure (GMA-7) 8.9%; Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 4.7%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.7%