Pepito Manaloto, the situational comedy created by Michael V. for GMA Network, premiered last Saturday at no. 1 in Mega Manila.

Dubbed as the first “reality-sitcom” on Philippine television, Michael V. delivered something new on the table and televiewers liked it by virtue of its 28.2% rating. It’s rival show, Goin’ Bulilit, only got 16.8%.

Also starring in Pepito Manaloto are Manilyn Reynes and Carmina Villaroel.

COMPARATIVE TV RATINGS IN MEGA MANILA
(March 26 to 29, 2010; AGB Nielsen)

March 26, Friday

Daytime:

Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 16.6%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 13.7%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.4%

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 12%; Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 9.9%

Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 11.8%; Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 8%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 6.2%

Joey’s Quirky World (GMA-7) 7.8%; Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 7.5%

Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.5%; Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 8.6%

Primetime:

First Time (GMA-7) 14%; Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 16%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 25.8%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 22.9%

Panday Kids (GMA-7) 28%; Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 27.6%

The Last Prince (GMA-7) 27.9%; Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 23.6%

Diva (GMA-7) 26.2%; Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 22.1%

Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 24.2%; Rubi (ABS-CBN) 20.3%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 14.2%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 7.3%

March 27, Saturday

Daytime:

Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 8.1%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 18.2%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19.4%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.9%

Startalk (GMA-7) 11.6%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 9.5%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 9%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 13.8%; Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 9.6%

Evening:

24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 12.6%; TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) 15%

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 15.2%; Tonyong Bayawak (ABS-CBN) 18.1%

Party Pilipinas: Your Exclusive Invite (GMA-7) 11.1%; Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 22.6%

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 21.2%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 13.4%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 22.2%; Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) 12.7%

Cool Center (GMA-7) 7.7%; Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 6.5%

Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 1.6%; The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 1.5%

March 28, Sunday

Daytime:

Zooperstars (GMA-7) 9.9%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 12.4%

Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) 15.5%; ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) 17.4%

Pacquiao vs Clottey: How The West Was Won (GMA-7) 13.3%; Game On: Ana Julaton vs Lisa Brown (GMA-7) 18.8%; Your Song Presents Isla (ABS-CBN) 12.8%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 9.8%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 12.4%

Primetime:

24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 19.3%; TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) 15.5%

Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) 28.2%; Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 16.8%

Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 22.7%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 19.8%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 20.8%; Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 25.5%

Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) 18%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 16%

SNBO: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (GMA-7) 9.3%; Harapan: The Vice-Presidentiable Debate (ABS-CBN) 8.6%

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA
(March 26 to 29, 2010; AGB Nielsen)

March 26, Friday

Daytime:

1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 20.6%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 17.4%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 16.6%
4. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 13.7%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 12.3%
6. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 12%
7. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 11.8%
8. Spongebob Squarepants Afternoon (TV5) – 10.6%
9. Spongebob Squarepants Morning (TV5) – 10%
10. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%

Primetime:

1. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 28%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 27.9%
3. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 27.6%
4. Diva (GMA-7) – 26.2%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 25.8%
6. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 24.2%
7. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 23.6%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 22.9%
9. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 22.1%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 20.3%

March 27, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 19.4%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 18.2%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.9%
4. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) – 13.3%
5. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) – 11.8%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) – 11.6%
7. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 9.6%
8. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) – 9.5%
9. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) – 9%
10. Diz Iz It (GMA-7) – 8.1%

Primetime:

1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 22.6%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 22.2%
3. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 21.2%
4. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 18.9%
5. Tonyong Bayawak (ABS-CBN) – 18.1%
6. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) – 15.2%
7. TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) – 15%
8. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 13.4%
9. Midnight DJ (TV5) – 13.3%
10. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) – 12.7%

March 28, Sunday (Incomplete data)

Daytime:

1. Game On: Ana Julaton vs Lisa Brown (GMA-7) – 18.8%
2. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) – 17.4%
3. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 15.5%
4. Pacquiao vs Clottey: How The West Was Won (GMA-7) – 13.3%
5. Your Song Presents Isla (ABS-CBN) – 12.8%
6. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) / The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
7. Zooperstars (GMA-7) – 9.9%
8. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 9.8%

Primetime:

1. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 28.2%
2. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 25.5%
3. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 22.7%
4. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 20.8%
5. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 19.8%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 19.3%
7. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) – 18%
8. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 16.8%
9. Sharon (ABS-CBN) – 16%
10. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) – 15.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines