ABS-CBN primetime TV programs were the top five most watched programs nationwide last Monday (January 27) when competition launched its new programs, according to the data of Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN ruled primetime with its timely drama on honesty and kindness, “Honesto,” leading the pack with its all-time high national TV rating of 33.3% or more than twice the viewership of GMA’s “Adarna” that rated 14.9% only.

“TV Patrol” became the second most-watched TV program nationwide as viewers tuned in for the latest news, including the latest updates on the controversial Vhong Navarro mauling incident. It registered a national TV rating of 33.1%, beating its competition “24 Oras” (14.8%).

“Got To Believe” placed third with 29.8% national TV rating, whereas its new competition, “Carmela,” only scored 14.4%. Following “Got To Believe” in the list was “Annaliza” that remained undisputed with 23.7% national TV rating or 14 points higher than the 9.6% pilot rating of “Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw.”

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s newest family drama series “The Legal Wife” starring Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera and Jericho Rosales was the fifth most-watched TV program with a 21% national TV rating versus its rival show “Rhodora X” (11%).

Hit Koreanovela series “When A Man Falls In Love” continued to grip viewers on its finale week as it won with 9.4% national TV rating, beating GMA’s “A 100-Year Legacy,” which only got 6.8%.

On the other hand, ABS-CBN’s trending entertainment talk show “Buzz ng Bayan” zoomed to the top of Sunday’s (January 26) most-watched TV shows and hit a whopping 20.5% national TV rating that left its new competition behind. The episode that featured Boy Abunda’s premium exclusive interview with Vhong was the no. 1 overall Sunday TV program, tied with Kapamilya sitcom “Home Sweetie Home.”

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

Don’t miss “Annaliza,” “TV Patrol,” “Honesto,” “Got To Believe,” “The Legal Wife,” and “When A Man Falls In Love,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Also, keep updated with the latest showbiz news via “Buzz ng Bayan,” every Sunday afternoon after “Luv U.”

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