GMA's fantasy drama Alakdana had an impressive debut yesterday, January 24, beating the pilot episode of Bianong Bulag not only in Mega Manila but also in the national TV ratings of Kantar Media.

“Alakdana” is the first starring role of newcomer Louise delos Reyes. It registered 8.1% in Mega Manila and 14.3% nationwide. Its rival “Bianong Bulag” starring Jason Abalos garnered 3.9% in Mega Manila and 11.5% nationwide.

Two other programs premiered yesterday, the Asianovela “I Love You So” starring Vaness Wu and the fantaserye “Machete” starring Aljur Abrenica.

The Vaness Wu starrer failed to topple the top-rating koreanovela “Temptation of Wife” both in Mega Manila and nationwide. Machete, on the other hand, was successful in beating Mara Clara in Mega Manila but failed nationwide.

AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings for January 24, 2011 (Monday)

Daytime:

Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA) 5.9%; Kapamilya Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) 3.5%
Eat Bulaga (GMA) 10.9%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 3.7%
Alakdana (GMA) 8.1%; Bianong Bulag (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; Malparida (ABS-CBN) 4.0%
Koreana (GMA) 9.4%; Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Shout Out (ABS-CBN) 3.4%
Temptation of Wife (GMA) 12.9%; Alyna (ABS-CBN) 3.2; I Love You So (ABS-CBN) 4.2%

Top 10 Daytime Programs:

1. Temptation of Wife (GMA) 12.9%
2. Eat Bulaga (GMA) 10.9%
3. Koreana (GMA) 9.4%
4. Alakdana (GMA) 8.1%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA) 5.9%
6. I Love You So (ABS-CBN) 4.2%
7. Malparida (ABS-CBN) 4.0%
8. Bianong Bulag (ABS-CBN) 3.9%
9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) 3.7%
10. Kapamilya Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) 3.5%

Primetime:

Bantatay (GMA) 10.8%; Sabel (ABS-CBN) 6.8%
24 Oras (GMA) 11.6%; TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 9.5%
Dwarfina (GMA) 13.9%; Noah (ABS-CBN) 8.6%
Machete (GMA) 12.8%; Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 11.0%
Beauty Queen (GMA) 9.7%; Imortal (ABS-CBN) 11.9%
Baker King (GMA) 9.3%; Kristine (ABS-CBN) 9.0%; Cinderella’s Sister (ABS-CBN) 5.8%
I-Witness (GMA) 2.3%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; Juicy 0.4% (TV5); Jojo All The Way (TV5) 0.3%

Top 10 Primetime Programs

1. Dwarfina (GMA) 13.9%
2. Machete (GMA) 12.8%
3. Imortal (ABS-CBN) 11.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA) 11.6%
5. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 11.0%
6. Bantatay (GMA) 10.8%
7. Beauty Queen (GMA) 9.7%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 9.5%
9. Baker King (GMA) 9.3%
10. Kristine (ABS-CBN) 9.0%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

Kantar Media National TV Ratings for January 24, 2011 (Monday)

Daytime:

Gising Pilipinas (0.9%) / Kape’t Pandasal (1.6%) vs. TUnay Na Buhay (Replay) (1.6%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.9%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.7%)
Dora The Explorer (5.8%) vs. Doraemon (6.8%)
Spongebob Squarepants (6.6%) vs. Jackie Chan Adventures (8.2%)
Mr. Bean (6.7%) vs. Shaman King (9.0%)
Banana Split Daily Servings (7.4%) vs. One Piece (9.8%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘D’ Anothers’ (11.1%) vs. Love Ni Mister Love Ni Misis (5.6%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Dunkin Donato!’ (13.5%)
Showtime (13.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (21.6%)
Agimat (11.5%) / Malparida (11.5%) vs. Alakdana (14.3%)
Juanita Banana (11.7%) vs. Little Star (14.9%)
Shoutout Level Up (9.0%) vs. Koreana (19.2%)
Alyna (11.0%) / I Love You So (Autumn’s Concerto) (14.1%) vs. Temptation Of Wife (24.1%)

Primetime:

Sabel (22.1%) vs. Bantatay (21.4%)
TV Patrol (27.5%) vs. 24 Oras (20.9%) vs. Willing Willie (13.7%)
Noah (26.6%) vs. Dwarfina (22.2%)
Mara Clara (29.6%) vs. Machete (19.0%)
Imortal (26.5%) vs. Beauty Queen (15.6%)
Kristine (17.4%) vs. The Baker King (15.1%)
Cinderella’s Sister (9.5%) / SNN Showbiz News Ngayon (4.1%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (8.5%)
Bandila (2.5%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries 4.4%)

Source: Kantar Media