AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda Failed to Make an Impressive Start in the Ratings

Many have high expectations for the latest primetime series of GMA-7, the local adaptation of the hit Mexicanovela Rosalinda. When the original Mexicanovela series was aired on ABS-CBN, it became one of the highest-rated shows ever.

Now, in the local version of Rosalinda, the new tandem of Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann take on the roles of the title character and Fernando Jose, played originally by Thalia and Fernando Carrillo.

Rosalinda premiered on Philippine television last night, July 6, with a modest 26.3 percent to rank sixth in the primetime race. This output is relatively lower compared to the pilot episodes of the Kapuso network's high-profile primetime shows; like Mulawin (33 percent), Encantadia (40 percent), Darna (47.1 percent), Captain Barbell (37.5 percent), Marimar (36.6 percent), and Dyesebel (44.9 percent).

Rosalinda's premiere episode, which ran for almost an hour, was pitted against ABS-CBN's Only You and Tayong Dalawa. Both Kapamilya programs rated higher than the new Kapuso show. But hopes are still high for Rosalinda to improve its rating as the show progresses.

GMA-7 regained the top spot in the primetime race, thanks to 24 Oras, which generated a 32.3 percent rating. ABS-CBN's Tayong Dalawa was a close second with 31.7 percent.

These were followed by Zorro (31.1 percent), May Bukas Pa (29.4 percent), and Only You (27.5 percent) to complete the Top 5.

The rest of the Top 10 was taken by the following shows: All My Life (23.5 percent), TV Patrol World (23.4 percent), Adik Sa 'Yo (23 percent), and Boys Over Flowers (21.9 percent).

Rosalinda replaced the timeslot of Totoy Bato, which ended last Friday, July 3. The last episode of the Robin Padilla action series topped the primetime race with 30.4 percent, followed by Tayong Dalawa (29 percent), Adik Sa 'Yo (28.3 percent), Zorro (28 percent), and May Bukas Pa (27.7 percent).

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime programs from July 3 to 6 based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

July 3, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.3%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.8%
3. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.5%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.8%
5. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
7. Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) - 16.1%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
9. Lalola (GMA-7) - 12.4%
10. Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers (GMA-7) - 12%

Primetime:
1. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 30.4%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 29%
3. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 28.2%
4. Zorro (GMA-7) - 28%
5. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 27.7%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25%
7. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 24.1%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.5%
9. The Wedding (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
10. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%

July 4, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.4%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.1%
3. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
4. Joey's Quirky World (GMA-7) - 15.5%
5. Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) / Startalk (GMA-7) - 12.4%
6. Batang Bibbo (GMA-7) - 12%
7. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 11.6%
8. Black Jack (GMA-7) - 11.4%
9. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
10. Maynila (GMA-7) - 11%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 27.8%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 25.8%
3. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 24.6%
4. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 20.7%
5. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 20%
6. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
7. Midnight DJ (TV5) - 17.5%
8. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
9. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 15.7%
10. Are You The Next Big Star? (GMA-7) / Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%

July 5, Sunday

Daytime:
1. SOP (GMA-7) - 16.5%
2. ASAP ‘09 (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
3. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
4. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 13.7%
5. Your Song Presents Gaano Kita Kamahal (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
6. Dear Friend: Bakasyunista (GMA-7) - 12%
7. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
8. Joey's Quirky World (GMA-7) - 11.3%
9. Jollitown (GMA-7)- 10.5%
10. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 9.8%

Primetime:
1. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 22.1%
2. All Star K (GMA-7) - 21.3%
3. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
4. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 20.8%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 20.2%
6. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 19%
7. Power of 10 (GMA-7) - 18.4%
8. George and Cecil (ABS-CBN) - 17%
9. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 16.5%
10. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 15%

July 6, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.6%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20%
3. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 18.5%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) / Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) - 14.2%
6. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
7. Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers (ABS-CBN) / Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%
8. Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) - 11.3%
9. Spongebob Squarepants: Replay (TV5) - 10.9%
10. Love Or Bread (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

Primetime:
1. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 32.3%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.7%
3. Zorro (GMA-7) - 31.1%
4. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 29.4%
5. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%
6. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 26.3%
7. All My Life (GMA-7) - 23.5%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
9. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 23%
10. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP