Philippine TV Ratings (June 11-12 '08) Rudy Fernandez's burial is a hit

Two giant networks GMA and ABS-CBN gave their last respect to Rudy Fernandez by changing their afternoon TV schedules and covered Rudy's burial. According to the ratings, GMA network "Flash Report: Daboy's Burial" generated 33.6 percent and tops the daytime programming.

ABS-CBN's The Singing Bee returned to the 5th spot in primetime programming and once again the no.1 ABS-CBN show in primetime.

This is based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households.

Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from June 11 to 12.

June 11 (Wednesday)
Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.5%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 22.2%
3. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 21.2%
4. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 20.8%
5. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
7. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 13.5%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 10.2%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 35.9%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 31.9%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 31.2%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.7%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
6. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
7. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
9. Dalja's Spring (GMA-7) - 19.1%
10. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%

June 12 (Thursday)
Daytime:

1. Flash Report: Daboy's Burial (GMA-7) - 33.6%
2. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 26.2%
3. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 25.4%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 24.8%
5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.9%
6. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 17.7%
7. Witch Yoo Hee (GMA-7) - 17.5%
8. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
9. SiS (GMA-7) - 17.2%
10. Paalam, Daboy (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 42.5%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35.8%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 35.3%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.1%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 24.2%
6. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
7. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
9. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
10. Dalja's Spring (GMA-7) - 19.2%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

ABS-CBN got the exclusive rights for Rudy Fernandez movies

The legacy and contribution of the late Rudy "Daboy" Fernandez to Philippine cinema will continue after he was able to sign a contract with ABS-CBN last December 18 giving ABS-CBN the exclusive right to air his award winning films.

Reportedly, Fernandez was accompanied by Lorna Tolentino at the signing which was witnessed by ABS-CBN executives, including the network's president Charo Santos-Concio and Malou Santos.

Daboy's films will be aired at the end of the Fernando Poe Jr. Cinema Collection, showing every Saturday.

The Philippines Prince of action recently passed away due to periampullary cancer.

Rudy Fernandez Died at the age of 55

A very sad day for Philippine showbiz industry. Rudy Fernandez, consider as one of the best versatile actor has passed away after his hard battle with peri-ampullary cancer.

Rudy Fernandez died in his sleep at 6:15 Saturday morning at his home in Joeylane Street in White Plains in Quezon City.

He was 55. He is survived by his wife, actress Lorna Tolentino, with whom he has two children (Renz Marion and Raphael Fernandez). He also has a son, Mark Anthony from former partner actress Alma Moreno.

Rudy became famous for his action films such as "Baby Ama", "Markang Bungo", "Batuigas...Pasukuin si Waway" and "Victor Corpuz".