ABS-CBN LogoABS-CBN remained the network of choice for most Filipinos as it recorded an average audience share of 46% nationwide including both urban and rural homes in October versus GMA’s 33%, according to data from Kantar Media.

The Kapamilya network outshone its rival network in every part of the country.

In Mega Manila, it registered an audience share of 36%, beating GMA’s 34%. In Metro Manila, it scored an average audience share of 41% compared to GMA’s 27%. In Total Luzon, it recorded an average audience share of 43% versus GMA’s 34%. In Total Visayas, it hit 53%, beating GMA’s 28%, and in Total Mindanao it reg
istered 50% while GMA got only 33%.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”continued its reign as the most watched program as it hit a monthly average national TV rating of 39.9%.

“TV Patrol” (34.4%) is still the most preffered newscast, with its rival program, "24 Oras," managing to record only 20.8%.

“La Luna Sangre” (33%) excited viewers after Jacintha Magsaysay (Angel Locsin) was revealed to be a vampire with a mission. The kids of “Little Big Shots” (31.3%) continued to mesmerize viewers every Saturday and Sunday night.

Meanwhile, Lily Cruz’s (Maja Salvador) resurgence in “Wildflower” (28.9%) bolstered the show’s ratings and became a trending topic online last month.

Viewers were treated to values-oriented tales in “Wansapanataym”(27.5%) and true-tolife stories in “MMK”(27.1%), while “Home Sweetie Home”(27.1%) and “Goin’ Bulilit”(24%) brought fun and entertainment to families nationwide. 

The Kapamilya network also performed well across all time blocks, particularly in the prime time block where it recorded an average audience share of 50%, or a 21-point lead over GMA’s 31%.