GMA Network continued its strong ratings performance in September, with both its afternoon and primetime shows topping television viewership across the country, according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s Urban Philippines data.
The afternoon drama My Father’s Wife, starring Gabby Concepcion, Jak Roberto, Kazel Kinouchia, and Kylie Padilla, posted an average people rating of 7 percent from Sept. 28 to 30, leading its timeslot and generating strong engagement on social media. The series, which airs Mondays to Saturdays, explores themes of deception and betrayal in relationships.
Family drama Cruz vs Cruz, featuring Vina Morales, Niel Sese, and Gladys Reyes, also performed strongly with a 7.4 percent average people rating on weekdays. The show has earned praise for its emotional storytelling and focus on forgiveness.
Meanwhile, Akusada, led by Andrea Torres, Benjamin Alves, and Lianne Valentin, recorded a 6.8 percent average people rating. The series follows a woman’s fight for justice despite a painful past.
On primetime, Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre continued GMA’s dominance, earning a combined 13 percent average people rating on GMA and GTV. The fantasy series, starring Bianca Umali, Faith Da Silva, Angel Guardian, and Kelvin Miranda, maintained its lead over FPJ’s Batang Quiapo airing on A2Z, TV5, and Kapamilya Channel. It has also remained a top-trending topic across digital platforms.
Action-romance series Sanggang Dikit FR, featuring Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado, scored a combined 8.9 percent average people rating, ahead of its rival It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, airing on A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Channel, and Jeepney TV.
Beauty Empire, starring Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, and Ruffa Gutierrez, ended its run with a 4.2 percent combined average people rating from Monday to Thursday, outperforming competing drama Sins of the Father. The show also ranked as the most-watched series on streaming platform Viu for six consecutive weeks.
GMA Network said its consistent viewership success reflects continued support from audiences nationwide. The company plans to close the year with two upcoming dramas, Hating Kapatid and Never Say Die.
