“Melason In Love” can now be viewed not only on TV but on the internet. You can access exclusive “Melason” content in TFCNow! at www.abs-cbnnow.com and I WanTV! at www.iwantv.com.ph, apart from the regular content they watch on ABS-CBN and Studio 23.

This has given viewers the power to choose where and when to view their idols and also the access to never-before-seen scenes featuring the “Prinsesa at Prinsipe ng Masa.”

On the fourth week of the hit realiserye, Melason fans can expect more sweet moments from the wacky duo as they finally set things straight regarding their young relationship.

After surviving tests of trust and loyalty, the two have emerged a stronger and more loving couple.

Watch their funny moments this week during acting workshops and their meetings with Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, and Kokey. Melai will also have a face-off with her sweety-pie’s beautiful fan Lucia while Jason will have a talk with her father.

Don’t miss Melason’s first kiss to cap the kilig overload this week on “Melason In Love” weekdays at 10am before “Showtime” and Saturdays, 10pm on ABS-CBN. Watch the episodes again on same-day replays on Studio 23 at 6:30pm and at http://melason.abs-cbn.com.

Hindi na maitago ng Melason ang kanilang excitement sa kauna-unahan nilang premere night

Melai and Jason being interviewed by press before the premiere night.

Tapos na ang premiere night at pauwi na ang Melason, pero sweet na sweet pa rin ang dalawa.

Ai Ai delas Alas said “3 days nyo binugbog ang mga kasingit-singitan ng mga paa nyo at legs nyo, yes.”

Kris Aquino said “Parang nasaktan ang katawan ko…ako magno-no.”

Freddie Garcia asked them if they have work, they replied “Wala po, mga tambay lang po.” He eventually said yes.

Since the Gay Association of Manapla got two yeses and one no, they were through to the next round.

Watch the video here:

Kris Aquino said “Malaking factor yung costumes nyo, at malaking factor na nakaka-enjoy kayong panoorin.”

Ai Ai delas Alas said “Marami kasing sumayaw ng ganyan ganyan pero kayo lang yung may story.”

Freddie Garcia said “Finally Naic could be proud of you.”

RR and Ren Ren received three yeses and made it through to the next round.

Watch the video here:

Ai Ai delas Alas said “Ang ganda ni bagets! Ako absolutely yes.”

Kris Aquino said “Gusto ka ng camera, may boses ka, malayo ang mararating mo.”

Freddie Garcia said “She doesn’t look 12 at all you know…it’s a yes.”

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Ai Ai delas Alas said “Yung bata, pugi, cute! Syempre yes ako.”

Kris Aquino said “…nakakabilib at 5 years old and he is able to do that, syempre for me i’m giving you a yes.”

Freddie Garcia said “It’s unique that a 5-year-old have that kind of balance on a motorcycle, for me it’s a yes.”

Watch the video here:

Freddie Garcia said “I like the music but i cannot understand what you were singing.

Kris Aquino said “Parang kinakain ng konti yung words although the emotions were really there.”

Ai Ai delas Alas said “Ako kasi napanood ko yung Miss Saigon, yung original sa London. Kahit hindi ka malinaw magsalita kaboses mo yung Amerikano.”

Kris and Ai Ai asked Rodolfo to show his abs but he refused and said they are not allowed in the Army to expose their body.

Freddie Garcia got a little pissed-off and said “May I remind my co-judges that this is not a body building contest.”

The singing soldier got yes from Ai Ai and Kris but Freddie Garcia gave him a no. Because of the two yeses that he got, he will advance to the next round.

Watch the video here:

Kim Atienza travels the wilds in different countries and takes you to a quick ride around the world this Sunday (Mar 14) in “Matanglawin.”

Get to see his never before seen self-made videos in Serengeti, Africa where he was able to behold African Buffalos, elephants, leopards, lions and wildbeest.

Meet the only Red Panda in the world and the first dolphin born out of artificial insemination he found in Hong Kong.

The country’s trivia king also drops by Singapore to visit the first Night Safari in the world featuring nocturnal animals such as the hyena and tapir.

And as he explores the wildlife of Indonesia, Kuya Kim will come face-to-face with the Komodo dragon which is said to be deadlier than a lion. Will Kuya Kim be able to tame the so called living dragon?

Don’t miss another intense and exciting episode of “Matanglawin,” this Sunday (Mar 14), 11 AM on ABS-CBN.

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 9 to 11, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among National households:

COMPARATIVE TV RATINGS NATIONWIDE

March 9, Tuesday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 6.3%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.2%

Gintama (ABS-CBN) 6.1%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 6%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 8.4%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 6.4%

Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 8.4%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 8.2%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 20.1%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 22.7%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 14%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 11.3%

Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 9.6%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 10.5%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 10.1%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 11%

Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 12.2%; Laf En Roll (GMA-7) 5.5%

You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) 14%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 10%

Primetime:

Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 24.9%; First Time (GMA-7) 15.8%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 33.4%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 24.3%

Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 35.9%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 28.8%

Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 34.1%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 27.6%

Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 28.5%; Diva (GMA-7) 23.2%

Rubi (ABS-CBN) 21.3%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 10.1%; Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 18.8%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.9%; Saksi (GMA-7) 7.9%

The Correspondents (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 4.3%

March 10, Wednesday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.7%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 5.7%; Gintama (ABS-CBN) 5.7%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 6.6%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 6.9%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 8%

Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) 10.1%; Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 8.5%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 8%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 18.6%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7.5%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 22.9%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.2%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 10.5%

Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 14.3%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 9.1%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 10.8%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 11.7%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 8.9%; Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 10.6%; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 5.8%

You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.7%

Primetime:

Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 25.2%; First Time (GMA-7) 14.5%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 32.3%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 21.7%

Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 38.9%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 25.3%

Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 35.7%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 26.1%

Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 29.9%; Diva (GMA-7) 24.5%

Rubi (ABS-CBN) 22.2%; Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 20.6%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 12.2%; Saksi (GMA-7) 9.4%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Profiles (ABS-CBN) 5%; Kandidato (GMA-7) 3.8%

March 11, Thursday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.1%

Gintama (ABS-CBN) 6.7%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 7.8%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 9.6%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 11%

Melason In Love (ABS-CBN) 11.8%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 10.4%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 21.4%; Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7.7%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 22.4%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 14.2%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 11.1%

Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 15.5%; Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 10.6%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 11.7%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; OC To The Max (GMA-7) 6.5%

Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 12.4%; You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) 13.8%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 11.1%

Primetime:

Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 24.4%; First Time (GMA-7) 16.2%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 32.9%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 22.3%

Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 40.9%; Panday Kids (GMA-7) 25.9%

Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 36%; The Last Prince (GMA-7) 25.2%

Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 29.2%; Diva (GMA-7) 22%

Rubi (ABS-CBN) 23%; Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 20.3%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 11%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.7%; SRO Cinemaserye Presents Hot Mama (GMA-7) 9.9%

I Survived (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Saksi (GMA-7) 5.2%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 3.8%

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE

March 9, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 22.7%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 20.1%
3. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 14.4%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) / You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) – 14%
5. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) – 12.2%
6. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) / Daisy Siete: Baby & Me (GMA-7) – 11.3%
7. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 11%
8. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 10%
10. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 9.6%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 35.9%
2. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 34.1%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 33.4%
4. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 28.8%
5. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 28.5%
6. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 27.6%
7. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) – 24.9%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 24.3%
9. Diva (GMA-7) – 23.2%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 21.3%

March 10, Wednesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 22.9%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 18.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 15.2%
4. You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) – 14.4%
5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 14.3%
6. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
7. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%
8. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) – 10.6%
9. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 10.5%
10. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) – 10.1%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 38.9%
2. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 35.7%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 32.3%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 29.9%
5. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 26.1%
6. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 25.3%
7. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) – 25.2%
8. Diva (GMA-7) – 24.5%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 22.2%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 21.7%

March 11, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 22.4%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 21.4%
3. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 15.5%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 14.2%
5. You’re Mine Only Mine (ABS-CBN) – 13.8%
6. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
7. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
8. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 11.7%
9. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
10. Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 40.9%
2. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 36%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 32.9%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 29.2%
5. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 25.9%
6. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 25.2%
7. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) – 24.4%
8. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 23%
9. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 22.3%
10. Diva (GMA-7) – 22%

Source: TNS

“Laging sinasabi sa akin ng lolo ko na one day mami-meet ko din ang prince charming ko. So umaasa ako na parang fairytale din ang buhay ko.”

Similar to Kristine is her character in the newest mini-series offering of Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) of ABS-CBN that will be premiering this Monday afternoon (March 15), where she will be paired for the first time with her real-life sweetheart Oyo Sotto.

During the recent pictorial and promo shoot for PHR presents Quikilig “Lumang Piso para sa Puso”, Oyo denied reports that he and girlfriend Kristine tied the knot in United States. “If ever na dumating ‘yung time na ikakasal kami, everyone will know. Pero kung anuman yung meron kami ngayon, I just want it to be private. Pero hindi totoo yun na nagpakasal na kami ni Tin sa Amerika.”

The fourth installment of the Quikilig series will be sort of a ‘reunion project’ for Oyo and Kristine as their team up was last seen in 2008 in the Kapamilya afternoon soap Prinsesa ng Banyera. Two years after, the two will once again charm the viewers with their unique onscreen chemistry in a peculiar romantic comedy.

In the story, Sandra (Kristine), an ordinary government employee, desperately needs money so she decided to sell her departed grandmother’s antique coin to hobbyshop owner and coin collector Dave (Oyo). But after using the money, Sandra has been unceasingly haunted by her lola in her dreams, which really made her feel guilty. So she decided to get the coin back from Dave. But Dave rejected Sandra’s offer.

Determined to get back her lola’s precious coin, Sandra thought of no other solution but to steal it from Dave! Will Sandra succeed in breaking-in Dave’s shop? What will Dave do when he discovers that the coin that he’s been searching for a long time is missing?

Also starring Niña Jose, DJ Durano, Angel Jacob, Mariel Sorino of PBB Double Up and under the direction of Rechie del Carmen who is also Kristine’s director on Dahil May Isang Ikaw. Don’t miss the newest afternoon craze, Precious Hearts Romances presents Quikilig “Lumang Piso para sa Puso,” after Pilipinas Got More Talent starting Monday on ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, has captured Mega Manila TV ratings with an audience share of 38.2 percent in February 2010, beating rival station GMA Network Inc.’s 38.1 percent, based on audience measurement surveys conducted by global media specialist TNS (Taylor Nelson Sofres).

ABS-CBN Head of Research and Business Analysis Vivian Tin attributed the success in winning Mega Manila to its increasing audience share in Metro Manila, beating competition by four percentage points last month. ABS-CBN’s audience share in Metro Manila to 40 percent in February 2010 from 36 percent in the same period last year, whereas GMA experienced a drop in its audience share to 36 percent in February 2010 from 40 percent in the same period last year.

Tin said the other factors that contributed to strong showing in Mega Manila include efforts to provide quality programs and improve its reception in the area. ABS-CBN’s Mega Manila audience share grew to 38.2 percent in February 2010 from 34 percent in the same month last year, whereas GMA’s share shrunk to 38.1 percent in February 2010 from 43 percent in the same period last year.

Overall, ABS-CBN continues to be the national leader by reaching more Filipino households in all parts of the country making it the top choice of advertisers for its wide reach. ABS-CBN’s audience share in February 2010 hit 48 percent as compared to GMA’s 32 percent.

Seven of the top 10 most watched weekday programs nationwide belong to ABS-CBN. The phenomenal primetime series “May Bukas Pa” starring Zaijian “Santino” Jaranilla topped the list with an average rating of 41.8 percent in February and its finale rated a whopping 47.3 percent.

As the miracle boy bid farewell, the comic book adaptation of “Agua Bendita” continued the success by hitting a high of 38.6 percent and second with an average rating of 38.6 percent.

ABS-CBN’s award-winning news program “TV Patrol World,” on the other hand, continues its supremacy as the number one newscast in the country hitting an average rating of 33.2 percent.

Meanwhile, the hit reality program “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up,” which gave birth to the so called prince and princess of the masses Jason Francisco and Melisa “Melai” Cantiveros, came in sixth with an average rating of 28.1 percent.

“Melason in Love,” which picked up from the success of Melai and Jason’s tandem, changed the face of pre-noon programming with its 18.1 percent rating on its pilot airing. It proved to be an effective pre-programming for hit talent-variety show “Showtime” which soared to unprecedented levels since the reality show’s launch.

Other programs who that made it to the top 10 were “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” (35.1%), “Habang May Buhay” (31.5%) and “Rubi” (25.6%).

ABS-CBN’s programs also swept the top 10 slots in the TNS’ overall weekend TV ratings survey.

“PBB Double Up Big Date on the Big Night” held at the Ninoy Aquino stadium took the country by storm and led all weekend programs with a rating of 44.6 percent, the highest weekend program rating reported by TNS since it started releasing national ratings in February 2009.

The country’s largest reality-talent search “Pilipinas Got Talent” came in second place with an average rating of 39.1 percent. Its pilot weekend telecasts rated 38.7 percent and 37.5 percent— a performance level that “May Bukas Pa” introduced during weekdays. Its second weekend airing was even more astounding with its Sunday telecast hitting a 43.1% rating, making it the current leader in TNS’ weekend TV ratings survey.

Meanwhile, Korina Sanchez’ magazine program “Rated K” continues to dominate as the top-rating weekend current affairs program with an average rating of 31.3 percent.

Other weekend programs in the Top 10 include “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (31.2%), “Agimat: Alamat ni Ramon Revilla” (29.8%), “Goin Bulilit” (27.9), “The Singing Bee” (27.8), “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up” (26.7%), “Pinoy Power 3” (25.8) and “Wowowee” (24.8).

TNS is a leading market research group in the world with a proven track record in audience research measurement systems in 32 countries. It started releasing its national television audience measurement (NUTAM) data on February 2009 with panels, composed of 1,370 representative households, covering urban Philippines and reporting on seven sectors namely NCR, Suburbs, North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

ABS-CBN shifted to TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court.

“Pilipinas Got Talent” hopeful Jovit Baldovino is now a certified YouTube sensation and internet star as his audition video in the hit talent-reality show already gained 1.4 million hits worldwide. The 16-year old Batangueño definitely captivated the Filipino viewers with this flawless rendition of Journey’s “Faithfully.”

Even Journey front man and Jovit’s idol Arnel Pineda is impressed.

“He really has a strong potential to become a rock singer. When I was 16, I didn’t sound as good as he is,” he said in an interview in TV Patrol World.

Who else will shine? Keep watching “Pilipinas Got Talent,” every Saturday at 7:30 PM and every Sunday at 8:30 PM AND “Pilipinas Got More Talent,” weekdays, 4:45 PM.

The four contestants who missed the cut were Todrick Hall, Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott and Alex Lambert. Todrick and Katelyn’s exit were kinda expected but the elimination of Lilly and Alex shocked Idol fans and critics. Many believed both Lilly and Alex were strong contenders for the title since they have something new to offer but now they’re gone.

But the show must go on. Here are your Final 12 America (and the rest of the world):

AARON KELLY

ANDREW GARCIA

CASEY JAMES

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX

DIDI BENAMI

KATIE STEVENS

LACEY BROWN

LEE DEWYZE

MICHAEL LYNCHE

PAIGE MILES

SIOBHAN MAGNUS

TIM URBAN