Piolo Pascual

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from July 16 to 19 based on the overnight survey of Kantar Media/TNS among National households:

July 16 Friday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.9%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
4. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 13.4%
5. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
6. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 11.9%
7. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 11%
9. Panahon Ko ‘To! (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%
10. Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) - 9.2%

Primetime:

1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 36.8%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 35.4%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 30.8%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 27.2%
5. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 24.5%
6. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 22.9%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.7%
8. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 21%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 20.3%
10. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.4%

July 17, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
2. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
3. Noah: The Marathon Special (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
4. Eat Bulaga!  (GMA-7) - 15%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
6. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 13.3%
7. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 8.3%
8. Startalk (GMA-7) - 7.8%
9. Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) - 7.1%
10. Maynila (GMA-7) - 6.1%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 30.8%
2. Elias Paniki (ABS-CBN) - 26.6%
3. Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 23.7%
4. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
5. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 20.5%
6. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 18.4%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 16.9%
8. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) / Claudine (GMA-7) - 15.3%
9. M3: Malay Mo Ma-Develop (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 11.6%

July 18, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Laban ng Pinay: Julaton vs. Villalobos (GMA-7) - 17.5%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Anting-Anting (GMA-7) - 15.1%
3. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
4. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
5. Sandugo: Philippines vs. South Korea (ABS-CBN) - 12.3%
6. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 11.8%
7. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 11.5%
8. Your Song Presents The Love Doctor Is In (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
9. Lovebug Presents Exchange of Hearts (GMA-7) - 10.3%
10. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%

Primetime:
1. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
2. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
3. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 25.2%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.1%
5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 19.9%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 17.6%
7. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 16.8%
8. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
9. Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-75) - 11.5%

July 19, Monday

Daytime:

1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
2. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.4%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) / Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 14.1%
5. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 13%
6. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 12.3%
7. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12%
8. Panahon Ko ‘To! (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
9. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 11.5%
10. Wipeout (GMA-7) - 10.6%

Primetime:

1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 38.3%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 36.7%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 34.8%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 25.4%
5. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 22.8%
7. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 22.2%
8. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 21.7%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 18.6%
10. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.1%

Source: Kantar Media / TNS

Erwin Santiago

Monday, July 19, 2010
08:30 PM

MANILA, Philippines – “Noah” stars Piolo Pascual and Zaijan Jaranilla were named ambassadors of ABS-CBN’s new campaign, “Run for the Pasig River.”

The campaign was launched Tuesday at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with ABS-CBN Foundation managing director Gina Lopez.

“Masaya po ako na maging ambassador nitong project,” Jaranilla said.

Pascual said the campaign is a joint project of ABS-CBN Foundation and their program, “Noah,” a television series that teaches people how to love and take care of the environment.

“It’s a joint project with our show ‘Noah,’ and we are so excited na na-tap kami to partner with them, with Ms. Gina Lopez,” he said.

The campaign aims to gather at least 120,000 runners and break the Guinness World Records of largest eco-foot race in the world on Oct. 10, 2010.

In a separate interview, meanwhile, Lopez invited all Filipinos to join the run and save the Pasig river.

“Failure is not an option, we will going to make it happen. I want to invite everyone to walk your talk. If you really want to clean the Pasig River, prove it. Run on 10.10.10,” she said.

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Posted at 07/28/2010 5:22 PM | Updated as of 07/28/2010 5:35 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Hunk actor Piolo Pascual has apologized to KC Concepcion in connection with a controversy involving Pascual’s 13-year-old son, Iñigo.

In a statement sent to “The Buzz,” Pascual denied that his son was using Twitter to “malign” Concepcion in the Internet. Pascual pointed out that Iñigo does not own a Twitter account, and that the minor’s Facebook page has been hacked.

“He never texted anybody to malign Kristina (Concepcion). He also receives prank calls from different people even while in the States. He has told me that there are people harassing him and using his name to harass other people as well through Internet,” the statement read.

Concepcion is being romantically linked to the actor since they teamed up in the Filipino adaptation of Korean telenovela “Lovers in Paris.” The actor also admitted in public that he is courting Concepcion, who is the daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and first husband Gabby Concepcion.

According to tabloid reports, Iñigo was purportedly opposed to the rumored budding romance between his father and the young actress. Iñigo, who is studying in the United States, would reportedly write negative stuff about Concepcion in his Twitter account.

Pascual called on those behind the prank to stop using his son’s name “to ruin relationships.”

“Please refrain from doing so for we may seek legal counsel. My son is still a minor and private individual. I’d like to apologize to Kristina and her family. Thank you for standing by me through this situation. I appreciate your support and maturity in handling this matter. Again my apologies,” Pascual said.

Sharon defends KC

Cuneta has also broken her silence on the issue.

The megastar defended her daughter from the controversy. She branded the reports “unfair” as she admitted that the issue has hurt her family.

“Disenteng bata si KC tsaka hindi sila opisyal ni Piolo pero matagal na silang nagkikita…. pero sana tantanan na nila ang anak ko,” she said.

She said she is proud of the fact that Concepcion was raised without harboring ill feelings toward anyone.

“Alam ko matagal ng hiwalay si Piolo at mother noong bata. Ayokong mag-comment sa kanila kasi hindi ko alam ang pagpapalaki sa kanya, sabihin ko na lang ‘yong palaki ko sa anak ko… I specifically told her (Concepcion) dahil pupunta siya for the first time sa papa niya, bagong kasal ang papa niya kay Jenny (Syquia), sabi ko, ‘Be respectful,’” she said.

“And I was so proud. I wasn’t expecting it. Jenny wrote her a letter after that day saying she was happy having met KC and to have seen that she was raised wonderfully, that she had no bitterness,” she added.

Hurting

The young actress was also emotional when she addressed the issue on “The Buzz” Sunday. Concepcion burst into tears as she admitted that the write-ups had hurt her.

She also noted that it is impossible for Pascual’s son to write negative stuff about her in the Internet since the actor “is a very good father.” She added that Iñigo was nice to her when they met.

“Ginagawa niya ang lahat to be the man that his son needs kasi lumaki si PJ (Pascual) na walang tatay so gusto ni Piolo maging mabuting ama sa anak niya,” she said.

She added: “Thank you Iñigo sa mga panahon na nagkita tayo and you were nice to me. ‘Yon ang pinaghahawakan ko, ‘yong kabaitan niya noong nagkita kami.”

She said it is possible that someone is trying to ruin the relationship between father and son. She said the same thing happened to her and her father once.

She echoed Pascual’s appeal to stop using the child for their personal agenda.

She, however, said that if Iñigo indeed disliked her, she totally understands him, saying she was in his position once.

“Hindi pa confirmed kung anak niya ang nagsulat, naiintindihan ko si Iñigo kung siya talaga ‘yon dahil ako po ‘yong batang ‘yon noong bata ako… siyempre mahirap naman ‘yong mahal na mahal mo ang mga magulang mo, mahirap makitang magkahiwalay sila and mahirap i-accept kung sino man ang napapalapit sa mga magulang mo,” she said.

Concepcion, meantime, thanked her mom for teaching her not to hold any grudge while she was growing up.

ABS-CBN - Monday, July 26

Actions spoke louder than words for Piolo Pascual, who seemed to have admitted his love for KC Concepcion.

In his interview on “The Buzz” on July 11, new host Toni Gonzaga dared the Ultimate Heartthrob: “Tingnan mo ko nang diretso. Kung mahal mo si KC ngumiti ka nga.”

A big smile quickly formed on Piolo’s face, then he shyly bowed his head. The audience went wild.

While he looked to have been taken off guard by Toni’s no-holds-barred questioning throughout the segment, Piolo was serious in his new revelations on his feelings for the Mega-daughter.

“She has made me a better man,” was the award-winning actor’s response when asked what has changed in him since he met KC.

However, he was not able to define the kind of relationship he shares with one of Toni’s co-hosts.

“Wino-work-out mo ‘yung relationship, you wanna grow together and that’s what I’m doing,” he said.

Indeed, Piolo has now become more expressive about how he really feels for KC. During a recent chat with Bulletin Entertainment at the press conference for his new advocacy with Sun Life Financial, the singer-actor enthused how much “sunshine” KC brings into his life:

“If you can compare it to the light the sun gives everyday, I guess…”

And during his guest appearance on KC’s morning show “Simply KC” last July 9, he declared that the singer-host-actress is his inspiration, next only to his mother.

He came to KC’s defense regarding a rumor that she ordered the press people to be banned on the set of “The Buzz.”

“I read about that. Roxy Liquigan, one of the heads of ‘The Buzz,’ made it clear na it wasn’t because of KC. It was the staff’s decision, the production’s decision to not allow them unless they have permission. So wala namang kinalaman si Kristina (KC’s first name) doon, I’m sure,” he maintained.

‘It’s time!’

Meanwhile, Piolo deviates from his previous portrayals as a leading man to play a father via his new teleserye, “Noah,” in which he stars opposite Kapamilya wonder boy Zaijian Jaranilla.

Piolo said it was the management’s decision to give him a different kind of role, something that he himself said he’s very much open to do.

“I guess they’re also aware of my track, my career path, and so they just wanted to offer the audience something different that they haven’t seen [before] because for the last two soaps I’ve done, puro ganun nga eh, matinee idol type, love story, leading man material. So I guess they just wanted me to grow as well.

“So when they asked me… they didn’t even have to ask me if it was okay for me to play a father. I said yes. I’m not naman 20 years old to restrict myself. It’s my responsibility as an actor to offer the audience something na iba naman,” he explained.

Piolo has also taken on a new role as the newest spokesperson of Sun Life Financial’s advocacy called “It’s Time!” The campaign, which kicked off last year, aims at improving the financial literacy and preparedness among Filipinos.

The prized Kapamilya star believes that “our lives are fleeting,” and the success he is currently enjoying may not last forever. And being a self-confessed practical person that he is, Piolo said it is important to save up and be financially secure in order to protect the people he loves and the dreams he still wants to fulfill.

“If we want to do something, we should do it now,” he quipped.

Sun Life Financial also partnered with Piolo’s foundation, the Ebreo Foundation, which focuses on providing education for less fortunate children. One of the projects they did together was the calendar Piolo released early this year featuring his very own photographs. Part of the proceeds went to his foundation. And for next year, they’re preparing to release a planner.

By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
July 13, 2010, 11:07am

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Hunk actor Piolo Pascual is setting his sights on one of the country’s most exciting showbiz personalities.

Pascual said his relationship with young actress-TV host KC Concepcion continues to deepen even after their hit series “Lovers In Paris.”

“A lot has (changed)…She has made me a better man,” Pascual told The Buzz co-host Toni Gonzaga on Sunday.

Pascual, who often tries to evade questions about KC, said he will try his best to take care of the actress-host.

“If more than one year is not enough, then I guess, well tina-trabaho naman yan, I’m working on it,” he said.

Some reports have said Pascual has been wooing KC for over a year already.

Pascual said KC was only 18 when he courted her but then the actress went to Paris to study. When KC came back, he continued to pursue the actress.

Reports also said that Pascual and KC have been spotted in numerous events — they go to church together, go diving together and love to do things together.

Asked to define his relationship with KC, Pascual replied: “I guess wino-workout mo ‘yong relationship. You wanna grow up together.”

Pascual refused to say that he loves KC, saying that he would want to tell it personally to the actress-host.

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Posted at 07/12/2010 11:26 AM | Updated as of 07/13/2010 2:55 AM