Maricar Reyes and Ariel Rivera Bad Love in MMK (January 11)

Award-winning actress Maricar Reyes will play the role of a devoted wife and mother in the upcoming family drama of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” In the episode directed by Garry Fernando, feel Elena’s (Maricar) pain when she discovers that her “ideal husband” Leo (Ariel Rivera) turned out to be married to someone else.

Can Elena give up her dream family and let go of her greatest love or will she give in to her husband’s plea to save their relationship? 

Together with Maricar and Ariel in “MMK” this Saturday (January 11) are Encar Benedicto, Jennifer Mendoza, Jenny Miller, Eunice Lagusad, Gem Ramos, Katya Santos, and Miguel Vergara. The episode is written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos and researched by Michelle Joy Guerrero. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Fe Catherine San Pablo. 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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ABS-CBN Sweeps Top 15 Programs Nationwide from January to December 2013

ABS-CBN is no doubt the number 1 network in the country last year as it swept the list of top 15 most-watched programs nationwide from January to December 2013.

Original Pinoy superhero “Juan dela Cruz” leads the pack with an average national TV rating of 34.7%. It was followed by “Ina Kapatid Anak” (33.4%), “Princess and I” (31.1%), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (30.7%), Wansapanataym (29.7%), and “Honesto” (28.3%).

“TV Patrol” remained as the viewers’ top choice for newscasts with an average national TV rating of 27.7%, or a ten point lead against GMA’s “24 Oras” (17.1%).

Here is the list of Top 15 programs nationwide from January to December 2013.

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	JUAN DELA CRUZ	34.7
2	ABS-CBN	INA KAPATID ANAK	33.4
3	ABS-CBN	PRINCESS AND I	31.1
4	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	30.7
5	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	29.7
6	ABS-CBN	HONESTO	28.3
7	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL	27.7
8	ABS-CBN	GOT TO BELIEVE	27.6
9	ABS-CBN	ARYANA	26.6
10	ABS-CBN	MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO	26.1
11	ABS-CBN	HUWAG KA LANG MAWAWALA	25.9
12	ABS-CBN	PILIPINAS GOT TALENT	25.4
13	ABS-CBN	BET ON YOUR BABY	25.3
14	ABS-CBN	THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES	25.1
15	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	22.9

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Arjo Atayde Gay Parent to Ella Cruz, Eliza Pineda in MMK (January 4)

Kapamilya action star Arjo Atayde will take on a role of a gay parent in the upcoming heavy drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” He will give life to the character of Jess, who became a mother to six kids abandoned by their parents. 

How can a gay man give to his ‘children’ the love and care he was not able to have from his own mother? 

Together with Arjo in “MMK” this Saturday (January 4) are Ella Cruz, Ismael Clavero, Felix Roco, Assunta de Rossi, Via Veloso, Eliza Pineda, Kyle Banzon, Mike Lloren, Dindo Arroyo, and Jiriane Montilla. The episode is directed by Raz de la Torre, written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss the touching New Year drama offering of “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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Gerald Anderson, Bugoy Carino in Christmas Family Drama Episode of MMK (Dec 21)

Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson will make viewers of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” realize the value of unity in a family, especially in its most trying times. 

Witness in the story how Edwin’s (Gerald) cold heart changed when his nephew, JV (Bugoy Cariño/JB Agustin) was diagnosed with a disease called Thalassemia. How did a sad news about an illness remove all the anger in one’s heart and even made a family’s bond stronger? 

The Nuel C. Naval-directed episode will also feature Alicia Alonzo, Nanding Josef, Joshua Dionisio, Patrick Sugui, Shey Bustamante, Paolo Rivero and Nico Antonio. The story was researched by Agatha Ruadap written by Arah Jell Badayos and Joan Habana. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Fe Catherine San Pablo. 

Don’t miss the touching Christmas family drama in “MMK” this Saturday (December 21), 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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National TV Ratings (December 13-14): It's Showtime Continues Noontime Domination

ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime continues to beat rival Eat Bulaga nationwide according to the TV ratings provided by Kantar Media/TNS. The Kapamilya program has been consistent for the past few months.

Meanwhile, Wansapanataym Christmas special truly captured the hearts of viewers as it now the leader in Saturday primetime. It was followed by MMK, Bet on Your Baby and TV Patrol Weekend. Check out the top 20 programs for December 13 and 14 below.

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on December 13-14, 2013 according to Kantar Media:

December 13 (Fri) Comparative Data:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / Matanglawin (Replay) (0.9%) vs. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend Edition (Replay) (0.6%)

Umagang Kay Ganda (3.8%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.3%)

Kris Tv (4.8%) vs. Dragon Ball (5.9%) / Pokemon (7.1%)

Power Rangers Super Samurai (5.5%) vs. Doraemon (7.9%)

Jackie Chan Fantasia (4.4%) vs. Bleach (7.0%)

Mr. Bean (4.9%) vs. Flame of Recca (6.6%)

Crazy Love (6.7%) vs. Shaman King (7.0%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.2%)

Minute To Win It (11.4%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.9%)

Be Careful With My Heart (17.7%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.0%)

It’s Showtime (13.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (10.8%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Shake Rattle And Roll 9′ (10.1%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.0%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (8.6%)

Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.4%) / Hiwaga (9.0%) / Princess Hours (12.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Desperadas 2′ (6.9%)

Annaliza (24.6%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.8%)

Tv Patrol (26.0%) vs. 24 Oras (14.5%) vs. Aksyon (4.4%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (4.2%) / Madam Chairman (4.2%)

Honesto (28.0%) vs. Adarna (14.7%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (5.2%)

Got To Believe (26.1%) vs. Genesis (13.3%)

Maria Mercedes (18.8%) vs. Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas (12.9%) vs. Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (2.8%)

When A Man Falls In Love (9.3%) / Bandila (3.1%) vs. Bubble Gang (9.0%) vs. Pilipinas News (1.2%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.7%)

Banana Nite (1.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.6%) / Tim Yap Show (1.3%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (0.6%)

December 14 (Sat) Comparative Data:

Sa Kabukiran (0.9%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.4%)

Salamat Dok (1.5%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.8%)

Swak Na Swak (2.1%) vs. Cinderella (5.1%)

Honey Watch Out (2.2%) vs. Super Book (7.6%)

Why Not? (2.6%) vs. Paddle Pop Elemagika (8.1%) / Angry Birds Toons (8.7%)

Avatar The Legend of Aang (4.9%) vs. Pororo (8.2%)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5.0%) vs. Toriko (6.6%)  Spongebob Squarepants (5.9%) / News Patrol (5.5%) vs. Tropang Potchi (4.7%)

2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Via Satellite) (6.0%) vs. Sarap Diva (4.2%) / Maynila (6.5%)

It’s Showtime (13.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (12.1%)

The Singing Bee (10.4%) vs. Startalk (5.1%)

S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (7.8%) vs. Out of Control (4.5%)

Failon Ngayon (7.3%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (5.1%)

TV Patrol Weekend (15.0%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (8.7%) vs. Aksyon Weekend (2.5%)

Bet On Your Baby (23.3%) vs. Picture Picture (12.0%) vs. Showbiz Police Intriga Under Arrest (2.2%)

Wansapanataym ‘The Christmas Tablet’  (25.0%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (13.8%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (3.1%)

MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Double Bass’ (23.7%) vs. Magpakailanman (14.4%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.4%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (4.3%)

Kwento Ng Pasko Pag-Asa At Pagbangon ABS-CBN Christmas Speci (9.1%) vs.  Celebrity Bluff (12.8%) / Katipunan (5.9%) vs. Juan Direction (2.5%) / What’s Up Doods? (1.2%)

I Dare You (2.2%) vs. Sabado Horror Night ‘A Wicked Ghost’ (3.1%) vs. Spinnation (0.4%) vs. Pilipinas News Weekend (0.2%)

Sports Unlimited (0.6%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (0.5%)

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Sarah Geronimo Renews Contract with ABS-CBN; Will she be having a teleserye soon?

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo is still a certified Kapamilya after renewing her contract with her home studio ABS-CBN. Sarah signed another two-year contract with ABS-CBN on Monday, December 16.

Present during the contract signing were ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, TV Production head Laurenti Dyogi, broadcast head Cory Vidanes, talent manager Vic del Rosario and Sarah's parents.

"Solid Kapamilya po talaga," Sarah said at the sidelines of contract signing. "Very grateful sa ABS-CBN kasi very welcome ako lagi dito and well-loved and appreciated, so where else I would rather be, hindi ba?"

As part of the contract, Sarah will still be seen as a coach in the second season of The Voice of the Philippines. Other shows for Sarah are still in the planning stage but she surely would welcome another acting stint in Asia's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Will Sarah be having a teleserye soon?

"Ang paggawa ng serye, mahal ko din 'yan pero kailangan ko ding alagaan ang boses ko. Kasi kapag gumagawa ka ng series talagang puyatan. Talagang 'yung acting na gagamitin mo 'yung boses mo ay hindi mo pwedeng [dayain] yan," Sarah told ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, it is not yet revealed whether Sarah's own drama anthology, Sarah G Presents will push through next year. It can be recalled that the project was shelved because Sarah became busy as a coach in the first season of The Voice PH.

Photo courtesy of @abscbnpr

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Nash Aguas Plays Devoted Child to Suicidal Mom Ara Mina in MMK (Dec 14)

Kapamilya star Nash Aguas will star in the upcoming family drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (December 14). 

After his father left them, Christian (Nash) felt the need to do everything to bring back his mother’s (Ara Mina) smile. He strived hard to study and later on became part of an orchestra, which he thought would bring back the spark of joy in his mother’s eyes. 

What kind of misery would drive a mother to end her own life? How would a child accept a tragedy that happened to his beloved mother? 

The Nuel C. Naval-directed episode also stars Ara Mina, Deydey Amansec, Archie Alemanya, Eva Darren, Casey de Silva, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Elaine Quemuel, and Jessette Prospero. The story was researched by Agatha Ruadap written by Arah Jell Badayos and Benson Logronio. “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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Valerie Concepcion Returns to ABS-CBN in MMK with Xyriel Manabat (Dec 7)

Discover this Saturday (December 7) how TV viewers can help a family achieve their Christmas wish to be reunited with each other and restart a new life altogether. “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will share the story of this family that was shattered by domestic violence, which later caused the 13 siblings to go on separate ways.

Starring in “MMK’s” upcoming family drama episode are Xyriel Manabat and Valerie Concepcion who will portray the role of Judith, one of the siblings who suffered from the cruelty of their father and was adopted by a foster family that even made her life more miserable. After all the sufferings that she went through, how did Judith remain hopeful that her real family will be reunited once more? 

Also featured in Garry Fernando-directed “MMK” episode are Pinky Amador, Chanda Romero, Cherry Lou, Neil Coleta, Andrea del Rosario, Marissa Sanchez, Ron Morales, Queenie Sulit, Rez Cortez, Alfred Labatos, Myrtle Sarrosa, Eslove Briones, Gerald Pesigan, Jao Mapa, Shane Hermogenes and Bianca Bentulan. 

The story was researched by Agatha Ruadap written by Arah Jell Badayos and Benson Logronio. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Cathy San Pablo. 

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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ABS-CBN Dominates List of Top 15 Programs in November 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, 12 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 kilig drama “Got to Believe” starring KathNiel.

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

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	HONESTO	28.9
2	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL	27.5
3	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	27.1
4	ABS-CBN	BET ON YOUR BABY	26.2
5	ABS-CBN	GOT TO BELIEVE	25.2
6	ABS-CBN	ANNALIZA	24.2
7	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	24.1
8	GMA-7	PEPITO MANALOTO	22.3
9	ABS-CBN	GOIN’ BULILIT	19.9
10	GMA-7	KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO	19.8
11	ABS-CBN	RATED K	19.5
12	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL WEEKEND	19.4
13	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	19.1
14	GMA-7	KAP’S AMAZING STORIES	17.9
15	ABS-CBN	MARIA MERCEDES	17.4

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