Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco

MANILA, Philippines – Consistently rating higher than competing programs on its time slot, GMA Network’s flagship primetime newscast “24 Oras” maintains its lead from Nov. 8 to 11 based on Mega Manila overnight people ratings data from the more widely recognized TV ratings service, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Reports reaching us say that despite the changes in the roster of news readers in ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol” and the hype surrounding TV5’s new show “Willing Willie,” viewers clearly preferred “24 Oras,” which is bannered by two of the most credible and most respected names in broadcast journalism – Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco.

Nov. 8 ratings data show GMA-7’s primetime newscast, with its 11.6 rating points, outclassing ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol,” 10.7. During the time slot it aired alongside newscasts “24 Oras” and “TV Patrol,” TV5’s “Willing Willie” only managed 10.3 (overlap with “24 Oras”).

“24 Oras” continued its dominance on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as it pulled ahead with 11.9 rating points against “TV Patrol’s” 9.5. During the time slot it aired alongside the two newscasts, “Willing Willie” had 10.2 rating points (overlap with “24 Oras”).

The following day, Nov. 10, “24 Oras’” 11.7 rating points still led “TV Patrol’s” 9.8. “Willing Willie” got 10.2 rating points (overlap with “24 Oras”).

By Nov. 11, “24 Oras” posted 12.8 rating points as against “TV Patrol’s” 9.9. “Willing Willie” only managed 11 rating points (overlap with “24 Oras”).

The Nov. 8 to 11 ratings data clearly show the viewers’ support and preference for “24 Oras.”

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Meet CJ, young man in a hurry

He is only 19 years old and it seems CJ Caparas, with all the things he is doing these days, is a young man in a hurry!

CJ is the firstborn of Donna Villa and Carlo J. Caparas, dubbed the “Golden Couple of Showbiz.” Although CJ is an aspiring actor (he currently stars in a teleserye), he puts his studies before anything else. He wants to be a lawyer and be a congressman after passing the bar, rationalizing that a good lawyer can be a good politician. And to be able to achieve short cuts, CJ is presently a home school student.

CJ got his good looks from his mom Donna, a successful producer and former actress who was voted recently as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Faces in Showbiz.”

“But I’m so lucky to have that masa look and charisma of my dad...and I hope to achieve also his animal appeal and tenacity but minus the controversies!” CJ said.

Asked if he isn’t intimidated by his parents’ stature in showbiz, CJ answered “their achievements are awesome.”

After “Sa Ngalan ng Busabos,” with Manny Pacquiao, CJ played the lead role in “Kroko,” an action-adventure teleserye. These appearances were enough to catch the attention of PMPC members to give their nod and enlist CJ among the shoo-ins in the “New Male Performer of the Year” award category.

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FAMAS Awards reset to Dec. 3

The 58th FAMAS Awards Night, which is being held this year in cooperation with Rotary Club of Metro Cubao (R.I. District 3780), has been reset to Dec. 3. It was originally scheduled for Nov. 19 at the Teatro GSIS along Macapagal Ave. in Pasay City.

FAMAS Pres. Angelo Padua announced that the postponement was necessary to give time for the Teatri GSIS to undergo some repairs.

Incidentally, FAMAS officers recently paid a courtesy call on QC Mayor Herbert Bautista, recipient of the 58th FAMAS Presidential Award. The other special awardees are: Rustica Carpio, Lifetime Achievement Award; Dolphy, Exemplary Achievement Award; Lou Veloso, Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award; Ronnie Ricketts, FPJ Memorial Award; Dennis Aguilar, Dr. Jose Perez Jr. Memorial Award; Ninoy Sofranes, Falvio Macaso Award; Sharon Cuneta, Golden Artist Award; German Moreno, Arturo M. Padua Memorial Award; Prof. Domingo G. Laudicho, Hall of Fame; Albert Michael Idioma, Prestige Award of Distinction; Celso Ad Castillo, Special Citation Award as an Artist for Film. The German Moreno Achievement awardees are Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Jake Vargas, Bea Benene, Andi Eigenmann, Matteo Guidicelli, Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 17, go to former PCSO Chairman Manoling Morato, Lala Montelibano, Lillian Pickard, Ibana Hocson, Lita Ramos, Imelda P. Sarmeinto, Marivic Solomon Fulgar, Nina dela Pena, Mildred Valderama, Liezl Veloso, David M. Santos, Lyra de Vera, Sol Jose Vanzi, Jacques Fereira, Josie Manago, Richie Priicias, Elizabeth Gerilla, Anecito “Sonny” Macahindog, Vicki dela Rea-Eurton of La Mirada, CA, Gail Stephanie C. Maderazo, Othelle Mendoza, manager of BPI Fairview and Maloli Espinosa....Belated b-day greetings to Brenda Basmayor-Ponio of Tagum City (Nov. 16)…