ABS-CBN LogoMore viewers nationwide turned to ABS-CBN for valuesladen and relevant news stories as it scored an average audience share of 44%, or 13 points higher than GMA’s 31%, according to data from Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN ruled both in urban and rural homes, particularly in Metro Manila where it recorded an average audience share of 42% compared to GMA’s 25%. It also won in Mega Manila with 36%, beating GMA’s 33%.

The Kapamilya network kept its strong viewership in Total Luzon with an average audience share of 39% versus GMA’s 34%, in Total Visayas with 53% compared to 24% of GMA and in Total Mindanao with 53% while GMA got only 25%.

Nine out of the 10 most watched programs were produced by ABS-CBN, led by “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (43.6%) and “TV Patrol” (32.2%).

The top 10 included “Ngayon at Kailanman” (29.4%), “The Kids’ Choice” (25.6%), “Wansapantaym" (23.5%),  "Home Sweetie Home" (22.6%), “Meteor Garden” (22.5%), “Halik” (22.1%) and “MMK 25” (21.8%).

Moreover, prime time teleserye “Halik” is a hit online, garnering over 3.6 million weekly views on iWant TV and consistently trending on social media.

The Kapamilya network also won across all time blocks, particularly in prime time where it scored an average audience share of 48%, 17 points higher than GMA’s 31%. (Story/Photos by: Kane Choa)