‘Precious Hearts Romances Presents Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin’ debuts on Monday.

After the success of Budd Brothers, Precious Hearts Romances presents another love story that will surely be loved by afternoon soap opera viewers. Top-billed by Toni Gonzaga and Derek Ramsay who will pair up for the first time, Precious Hearts Romances Presents Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin is a story of two people from different social classes who will cross paths to discover the real value of love.

Flor (Toni) leaves home to find a job in the city to provide a better life for her mother and two older brothers. After a series of misadventures, she ends up working as a chambermaid in a first class hotel.

One day, she walks into a room and sees a man who appears to be hurting a woman so she proceeds to beat him up. The man turns out to be Zephy (Derek), the owner of the hotel and one of the most eligible bachelors in town. Zephy angrily fires Flor after this unfortunate encounter.

But being a woman with principles, Flor fights for her right and makes a stand against her playboy boss. One thing leads to another and the two end up falling for each other. However, Zephy’s mother doesn’t approve of the relationship and tries to separate the two. Can Zephy and Flor fight for their love?

Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin also stars Shamaine Centenera, Janus del Prado, Franzen Fajardo, Ketchup Eusebio, Crispin Pineda, and DJ Durano. This romantic comedy is directed by Wenn Deramas.

Catch the pilot episode of Precious Hearts Romances presents Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin on Monday before Katorse.

Source: abs-cbn.com

Promotional USB Drives for your business needs.

If you are running a business, it is important that your brand or company name is remembered by your customers. This is especially true in today’s competitive business world. The public is bombarded with different advertising and marketing materials from other companies so getting your company name remembered is a must if you want to succeed in the hearts of your customers. This is the reason why companies are giving promotional items to customers. Items that carry the company brand or logo will make customers remember the company and continue to patronize its products.

However, in today’s age of technology, it is not enough to give out just any promotional items. The item should be useful in today’s information age. Gone are the days when companies are giving corporate pens and umbrellas to their clients. Why not give something trendy but still useful? And with almost everybody using computers and laptops, why not give out promotional USB drives that customers can use for transferring and transporting files?

Portable USB flash drives with its now competitive pricing have become very affordable to the public. With this in mind, companies can take advantage of the popularity of these promotional jump drives to put their brand names in front of their customers. Promo USB Drive is a great idea for marketing campaigns, holiday gifts and other giveaways.

One web company that stands out for promoting business in unique ways you never thought possible is Flashdealer.com. They have been in the business for many years and have found its niche in the market place by offering affordable promotional flash drive for businesses with many options to choose from. I visited their website and I saw various personalized flash drives in different color and materials. You can even have your company logo laser etched in leather or any material used for the USB flash drive. Visit their website for more personalized USB drive designs and start promoting your businesses.

ABS-CBN rules the August 24 TV ratings.

The morning broadcast of the Miss Universe 2009 scores high in the national TV ratings based on the data released by TNS Media Research. The beauty pageant registered a 22% ratings.

In the primetime ratings, “Tayong Dalawa” is at the top after it garnered a 40.2% rating. The pilot episode of two programs “Katorse” and “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” beat their rival programs.

Miss Universe 2009 (22%) vs. Bleach (9%), HunterX (10.1%), SIS (6.1%)
Katorse (27.5%) vs All My Life (12.4%)
Tayong Dalawa (40.2%) vs. Rosalinda (22.6%)
Dahil May Isang Ikaw (33.3%) vs. Adik Sa ‘Yo (20.2%)

TNS Media Research National TV Ratings. Monday (August 24, 2009)

Ruffa & Ai (11.2%) vs. Pokemon (5.4%), Jackie Chan (8.3%)
Pilipinas, Game K N B? (21.7%) vs. La Lola Orig (9.4%)
Wowowee (23.2%) vs. Eat Bulaga (18.2%), Daisy Siete (14.4%)
Kambal Sa Uma (20.7%) vs. Ngayon at Kailanman (13.7%)
Bud Brothers (18.6%), Maria De Jesus (15.1%) vs. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (15.8%)
Mr. Bean (13.7%), Miss No Good (13.4%) vs. Chil Princesses (8%)
Boys Over Flowers Finale (19.8%) vs. Hole in the Wall (9.6%)
TV Patrol World (36.7%) vs. 24 Oras (25.2%)
May Bukas Pa (38%) vs. Darna (34.5%)
The Wedding (20.7%) vs. Survivor (18.7%), Cruel Love (12.7%)
SNN (11.9%) vs. Ripley’s (8.6%)

Source: TNS

Tiagong Akyat scores high in National TV Ratings

The pilot episode of “Tiagong Akyat” jumps atop the Nationwide TV ratings game based on the data released by TNS Media Research for August 15, 2009. It registered an impressive 27.6 % to place 4th in the over-all weekend ratings.

Kapamilya programs “Maalaala Mo Kaya”, “Rated K: Handa Na Ba Kayo?”, and “The Singing Bee” are still the top 3 most watched programs every weekend in the country.

National TV Ratings. TNS Media Research. August 15, 2009 (Saturday)

Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba (11.4%) vs Maynila (8%)
Wowowee (22.8%) vs. Joey’s Quirky World (10.9%), Eat Bulaga (19.4%)
Entertainment Live (11.4%) vs. Startalk (8.9%)
Cinema FPJ (18%) vs. Wish Ko Lang (12.5%)
Tiagong Akyat (27.6%) vs. Pinoy Records (12.5%)
Singing Bee (28.8%) vs. The Next Big Star (15.6%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya (31.1%) vs Bitoy's Funniest Video (17.9%)
Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons (22.2%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (23%)
XXX (17.3%), Banana Split (13.3%) vs. Imbestigador (19.8%)

The Best Satellite TV Deals For You.

If you have been following this blog, you’ll know that I love to watch TV, especially Kapamilya Programs. It is one activity that is sure to relax me especially after a stressful day at the office.

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NATIONAL Primetime Program Rankings for August 13 (Thursday)

A new program from the rival network has started this week but ABS-CBN Programs still dominate the Primetime Nationwide TV ratings based on the data released by TNS Media Research for August 13, 2009. Six Kapamilya programs are on the top 10 with 4 programs on the top 5.

TV Patrol World is on the number 1 spot with 37.6 followed by the teleserye "May Bukas Pa."


Top 10 Programs Nationwide for August 13, 2009

1. TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 37.6 %
2. MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 36.1 %
3. MARS RAVELO'S DARNA GMA 35.4 %
4. ONLY YOU ABS-CBN 33.3 %
5. TAYONG DALAWA ABS-CBN 33 %
6. BOYS OVER FLOWERS ABS-CBN 28.7 %
7. 24 ORAS GMA 23.6 %
8. ROSALINDA GMA 23.5 %
9. THE WEDDING ABS-CBN 22 %
10. ADIK SA 'YO GMA 20 %

Source: TNS

Learning from our experiences.

I admit that I’m spending a couple of hours on various social sites. Although participating in these sites can be time-consuming, I’m always having fun and at the same time I’m learning a lot. I can learn from other people’s experiences and share mine so other people can learn from it. But even with my busy schedule at work and the time that I spent in blogging, I still manage to read news website to make sure that I’m abreast with what is happening in our society.

Another social conversation site that is currently making waves in the cyberspace is thoughts.com. What I like about this site is its daily news section where members can discuss Breaking News stories and share their opinions in community news discussion. It also features posts and personal blogs where you can participate and share your comments and ideas. Their solid community understands that members need not to agree with everyone, but they require members to respect each other’s opinion. Anyway, we are all entitled to our opinion and this is a good medium to share them with an active social community.

Another good thing about the website is the selection of easy-to-use widgets that will give you easy navigation of the website and control over how you interact with the community. You can also easily access the daily news, most emailed, most viewed, most recommended and most bookmarked topics.

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Wowowee is still the number 1 Daytime Program.

Even with the absence of its controversial host, Willie Revillame, the Kapamilya noontime show "Wowowee" is still the country's number one daytime program based on the data released by TNS Media Research Philippines for August 13 (Thursday). Reportedly, the host-comedian was on indefinite leave.

Other Kapamilya Programs like "Kambal Sa Uma" and "Precious Hearts Romances: Bud Brothers" also registered high national TV ratings.


NATIONAL Daytime Program Rankings for August 13 (Thursday)

1. WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 26 %
2. JIM HERNANDEZ'S KAMBAL SA UMA ABS-CBN 20.8 %
3. PRECIOUS HEARTS ROMANCES: BUD BROTHERS ABS-CBN 16.6 %
4. EAT... BULAGA! GMA 16.5 %
5. MARIA DE JESUS ANG ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN ABS-CBN 16.2 %
6. MISS NO GOOD ABS-CBN 15.6 %
7. SINE NOVELA: KUNG AAGAWIN MO ANG LAHAT SA AKIN GMA 15 %
8. PILIPINAS GAME KA NA BA? ABS-CBN 14.6 %
9. SINE NOVELA: NGAYON AT KAILANMAN GMA 14.3 %
10. DAISY SIETE GMA 13.6 %

Source: TNS Media Research

Cristine Reyes on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines 2009 magazine.

Cristine Reyes, who was recently recognized as FHM’s Sexiest Woman, is the August covergirl of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine.

The young actress decided to remain as a Kapamilya after she signed a 1 year contract with ABS-CBN. She was reportedly offered her a weekly drama anthology called “The Cristine Reyes Drama Special”, a primetime soap with working title “Bedspacer” and a starring role in a month-long episode of Your Song Presents.

Cristine Reyes was also nominated for Best Actress in the 2009 Seoul International Drama Awards. Her ABS-CBN drama series “Eva Fonda” was also nominated for a special prize in the prestigious award-giving body.

Paw Diaz on the cover of FHM Philippines August 2009

Kapamilya actress Paw Diaz sizzles on the cover of the August issue of FHM Philippines. Paw started as a finalist in the ABS-CBN reality artist search, Star Circle Quest.

The best Satellite TV deals!

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MMK's anniversary presentation tops the weekend ratings

The first episode of the 18th anniversary special of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” tops the weekend ratings. The episode starring Erich Gonzales and Ai-ai Delas Alas registered a 35.2% in the national TV ratings based on the data released by TNS Media Research.


August 1, 2009 (Saturday)

Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba (14.5%) vs Joey’s Quirky World (10.5%)
Wowowee (26.6%) vs. Eat Bulaga (19.8%)
Entertainment Live (20.4%) vs. Startalk (12.9%)
Salamat, President Cory (21%) vs. Wish Ko Lang (17.2%)
Nasaan Ka, Maruja (24.5%) vs. Pinoy Records (18.3%)
Singing Bee (29.1%) vs. The Next Big Star (17%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya (35.2%) vs Bitoy's Funniest Video (19.4%)
Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons (25.9%), XXX (12.2%), Salamat, Cory (13.6%)
TV Patrol Sabado (5.2%) vs. Cool Center (3.3%)


August 2, 2009 (Sunday)

Matanglawin (11.7%) vs. Joey’s Quirky World (11%)
ASAP 09 (19.2%) vs. SOP (11.8%)
Your Song presents Gaano Kita Kamahal (16.5%) vs. Dear Friend (10.6%)
The Buzz (20.5%) vs. Showbiz Central (8.6%)
Goin’ Bulilit (25.5%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (16.8%)
Singing Bee (31.7%) vs. Power of Ten (15.4%)
Rated K (32.3%) vs. Mel & Joey (18.8%)
Sharon (23.8%) vs. All Star K (14.6%)
George & Cecil (18) vs. Ful Haus (10.8%)
TV Patrol Linggo (11.5%) vs. 24 Oras (9.1%)
Salamat, President Cory (6%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office: Harry Potter (4.9%)

Source: TNS via abs-cbn.com

Web hosting ratings and other articles.

I have been blogging for over a year now and it was a continuous learning process. I am now maintaining three blogs, two of which are hosted under Blogger and the other one is hosted by a web hosting company. I’ve come to realize that if I want to take blogging seriously, this is the route to take: to get my own domain and get the services of a web host. And this is what I did for my blog.

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ABS-CBN owns 50 percent of the nationwide audience share

Your Kapamilya station continues to dominate the national TV ratings based on the data released by TNS Media Research for Wednesday, July 29. ABS-CBN programs trump all rival programs.

"May Bukas Pa" remains to be the most watched program in the country with 40.5% while "Tayong Dalawa" and "Only You" also registered high ratings.


Nationwide Audience Share

ABS-CBN (50%) vs. GMA (33%)


TNS Media Research National TV Ratings. Wednesday (July 29, 2009)

Ruffa & Ai (6.8%) vs. SIS (6.1%)
Pilipinas, Game K N B? (14%) vs. La Lola Orig (7.8%)
Wowowee (25.4%) vs. Eat Bulaga (17.4%), Daisy Siete (14.6%)
Kambal Sa Uma (22.9%), Bud Brothers (18.7%) vs. Ngayon at Kailanman (12.8%)
Maria De Jesus (15.2%) vs. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (13.3%)
Blue Dragon (12.4%) vs. Chil Princesses (6.8%)
Love or Bread (12.3%) vs. Hole in the Wall (9.1%)
Boys Over Flowers (27%) vs All My Life (12.3%)
TV Patrol World (37.5%) vs. 24 Oras (24.6%)
May Bukas Pa (40.5%) vs. Zorro (23.6%)
Only You (37.2%) vs. Rosalinda (20%)
Tayong Dalawa (34.9%), The Wedding (19%) vs. Adik Sa ‘Yo (16.9%)
SNN (11.7%) vs. Cruel Love (12.7%)

Source: TNS via abs-cbn.com