Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Jul 28, 2016) - 'Probinsyano' still reigns

ABS-CBN's "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" proved that no show would be able to break its reign, not even the much talked-about reboot of GMA-7's "Encantadia."

On Thursday, July 28, 2016, the Coco Martin-starrer scored 42.0% national TV rating while its rival "Encantadia" starring Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza De Castro only scored 19.7%, less than half of what the Kapamilya series got.

Meanwhile, "Dolce Amore" (ABS-CBN) was still unbeatable in its timeslot. It won with 34.1% over "Descendants of the Sun" (GMA-7) which only got 15.2%.

Check out the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings on Thursday, July 28, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) TV Ratings:

O Shopping (0.6%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (1.0%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.9%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.5%)
Magandang Buhay (5.8%) vs. Doraemon (7.4%) / Pokemon Black And White Rival Destinies (8.8%) / Bleach (10.0%) / Dragon Ball Z (10.9%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘The Thieves 2’ (13.4%) vs. Yan Ang Morning (5.5%) / Mamaw-In-Law (5.2%) / Oh My Venus (5.5%)
Be My Lady (17.8%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (6.4%)
It’s Showtime (19.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.8%) / Magkaibang Mundo (10.2%)
Doble Kara (19.2%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (10.0%)
Tubig At Langis (17.3%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (9.6%)
Pinoy Big Brother Vietnam Mga Kwento Ng Celebrity Housemates (13.4%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (17.4%) vs. Wowowin (13.2%) vs. Aksyon (3.1%)
TV Patrol (31.3%) vs. 24 Oras (19.1%) vs. Smallville (3.6%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (42.0%) vs. Encantadia (19.7%) vs. Supernatural (3.1%)
Dolce Amore (34.1%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (15.2%) vs. Vikings (3.7%)
Born For You (16.8%) vs. Juan Happy Love Story (10.2%) vs. Vikings (3.4%)
Pinoy Big Brother Vietnam (10.1%) / Tonight With Boy Abunda (6.2%) vs. A1 Ko Sa’yo (6.3%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (1.7%)
Bandila (3.4%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.2%) / Reporter’s Notebook (2.6%) vs. Reaksyon (0.5%) / Kaya. (0.1%)
Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo! (1.4%) / O Shopping (0.7%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.2%) vs. Shop Japan (0.0%)

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'Tuos' starring Nora Aunor, Barbie Forteza - Poster and Trailer

"Tuos" is one of the main entries in the upcoming 12th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival (2016) directed by Derick Cabrido. The movie stars Nora Aunor and Barbie Forteza, along with Ron Martin (Coco Martin's younger brother), Flor Salanga, Elora Espano, and Ronnie Martinez.

Plot Outline:

Pina-ilog is chosen to be their village’s “Binukot”, a maiden chosen to be the fairest amongst the women in her village, confined inside her house, never allowed to go outside. She is chosen to keep the oral tradition alive, memorizing the chants and performing it. She is to pass the title and responsibility to her granddaughter Dowokan. When sanctity of the “tuos” becomes threatened, putting Dowokan in danger, Pina-ilog realized that she cannot just stand aside. Pina-ilog finds herself coming face to face, literally, with the ghosts of a tradition, which shackled her into a life of solitary confinement.

Teaser:

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Eat Bulaga! celebrates 37th anniversary

"Eat Bulaga!" aired a special episode on Saturday, July 30, 2016, marking its 37th year on television. The noontime show first aired on the same date in 1979 and it still currently has three of its original hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.

And while a lot has greeted the program for its anniversary, one very important person also gave out a video greeting for the longest-running noontime show.

"I would like to greet the men and women, all these years, who are responsible for the program Eat Bulaga," Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said. "It has its staying power and I pray to God that Eat Bulaga would continue to exist for a thousand years. Congratulations! Happy anniversary!"

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Joey Mead King covers Rogue's 9th Anniversary Issue

Joey Mead King is on the cover of Rogue magazine's 9th anniversary issue, with a 16-page tell-all interview about her husband's (now known as Angie Mead King) coming out.

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"It's gonna be a roller coaster, but I'm gonna ride it until the wheels fall off—because I've fought hard for our love," Joey said in the interview, adding that the coming out has broke the barriers, "broken by the unconventional love we have for each other."

Rogue's 9th Anniversary Issue, which is also the mag's special 100th edition, is now available in bookstores, newsstands and on zinio.com/rogue.

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Mr. World 2016 is Rohit Khandelwal of India

Mr. India Rohit Khandelwal crowned Mr. World 2016 on July 19 during the pageant’s finals that was held at the Floral Hall of the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre in England.

Khandelwal succeeded Mr. World 2014, Denmark's Nicklas Pedersen, who was there to pass on the title.

Besting 45 other men from around the globe, he got into the Top 10 by winning the Multimedia Challenge which was a fast track event.

Other challenge event winners include Mr. Scotland Tristan Cameron Harper (Extreme Challenge), Mr. England Chris Bramell (Sports Challenge), Mr. China Chang Zhoucheng (Style and Fashion Challenge), and Mr. Poland Rafal Jonkisz (Talent Challenge).

Joining them in the Top 10 were Mr. El Salvador David Arias, Mr. Kenya Kevin Owiti, Mr. Brazil Lucas Montadon, Mr. Puerto Rico Fernando Alvarez, and Mr. Mexico Aldo Esparza.

Both Jonkisz and Alvarez have been in the Philippines as contestants in the Mister International 2015 which was held in the country.

Along with Khandelwal, Alvarez also made it as Mr. World 2016 finalist together with Esparza, Owiti and Bramell.

Alvarez and Esparza were eventually named as second and third place respectively.

Mr. World 2016 finals night was hosted by Miss World 2013 Megan Young, former Mr. England Jordan Williams and Mr. World Canada 2013 Frankie Cena.

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Sinister side of social media exposed in 'Nerve'

Emma Roberts and Dave Franco star in “Nerve,” a timely edge-of-your-seat thriller and a razor-sharp examination of the seductive power of social media.

Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, best known for their work on “Catfish” and the “Paranormal Activity” series, who have created an action-packed urban adventure that also offers keen insights into online behavior.

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Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards cover Yes! Most Beautiful Stars 2016 issue

"Eat Bulaga!" stars Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza are on the top of Yes! magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2016 list.

The issue was launched on Monday, July 11, revealing the cover with the "Imagine You and Me" leads on it.

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'Zombie Under Siege' in cinemas July 13 - Poster and Trailer

Also, known as “”Navy Seals vs. Zombies,” the upcoming horror action “Zombie Under Siege” springs into full-battle action when the government loses contact with the Vice President during a campaign stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Soon, a team of battle-hardened Seals who just came back from Afghanistan is immediately sent for the rescue mission. But the team soon discovers that this is no ordinary tactical rescue: The city is under siege by hordes of fast moving, flesh eating undead.

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