Getting to Know the 2014 Filipino TV Viewer

Watching television has always been one of Filipinos’ favorite pastimes. According to Kantar Media, the highest rating TV programs for the third quarter of 2014 were game shows (21.65%) and primetime soap operas (17.68%). These figures reflect what Filipinos watch but what else do we know about Filipino television viewing? Kantar Media present some facts to help us get to know the Filipino TV viewer better.

Time Talk

According to Kantar Media, Filipinos spend an average of three (3) hours per day or almost a fifth of their waking hours watching TV. This year, Filipinos watched an extra hour, recording up to four (4) hours a day in front of their TV sets compared to the previous year. Moreover, Kantar Media studies showed that most Filipinos watch TV programs during the primetime slot, from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

'The Tim Yap Show ' premieres tonight on GMA

Starting January 21, eventologist and TV host Tim Yap shares the latest updates from the world of show business via his latest show on GMA dubbed as The Tim Yap Show.  

Staying up late has never been this fun, exciting and entertaining. The Tim Yap Show will be the source of the latest updates from the brightest stars in showbiz and the hottest celebrities with the help of social media like Twitter and Facebook. Aside from that, Tim also gets exclusive access to the latest happenings with the most talked-about personalities in this upbeat late-night show. 

Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and Ms. Gloria Romero banner GMA's afternoon drama FOREVER‏

GMA Network rings in the New Year with the launch of its first afternoon prime drama for 2013 - FOREVER, which features riveting performances from some of the biggest Kapuso stars today. It will air beginning January 21 after Eat Bulaga. 

Forever promises to steal the viewers' hearts as it follows a captivating storyline that explores the enduring power of love between two individuals who will let fate determine if they are meant to be together despite time, distance, and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart.

This original offering features the dramatic talents of prime Kapuso leading man Geoff Eigenmann as Ramon/Patrick, multi-award winning actress Heart Evangelista as Adora and the original Queen of Philippine Movies Ms Gloria Romero as Adora.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Mind Master

There are so many mysteries the human mind can do and even with modern science, it is still hard to understand what can we do with it. We have stories of Psychokinesis, Clairvoyance, Telepathy and other mind powered acts that we just see in movies. Now, GMA is airing a one of a kind show presenting renowned mentalist Nomer Lasala in MIND MASTER. Though mentalism should not be confused with street magic, it shares the same mysterious style which captured the attention of many especially Pinoys.

The show features different unbelievable acts that is truly hard to comprehend how did they happen. They also have celebrity guests who would volunteer for the supernatural acts that would leave  everyone in shock and amazement.