TV5 Network Ratings Report: Eat Bulaga and PBA Season 50 Finals Dominate NUTAM Charts (Jan 23–29, 2026)

The Kapatid Network continues its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026. Based on the latest data from Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings, TV5 programs showed impressive performance across the noontime, news, and sports blocks for the week of January 23 to January 29, 2026.

Noontime Supremacy: Eat Bulaga! Holds Steady

"Eat Bulaga!" remains the undisputed cornerstone of TV5’s daytime programming. The long-running variety show peaked at a 3.3% rating on January 27. Its consistency throughout the week highlights the loyal "Legit Dabarkads" following:

• January 23 & 28: 3.2%

• January 26: 3.1%

• January 24 (Saturday): 3.1%

• January 29: 3.0%

Sports Peak: PBA Season 50 Finals Fever

Basketball remains a primary driver for the network's weekend and primetime ratings. The PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals (The Final Lap: Race to Golden Glory) drew massive viewership. Game 2 on January 25 registered the highest rating of the week for the network at 3.4%, while Game 4 on January 28 maintained a strong 3.1%.

News and Public Affairs Performance

TV5’s news programs continue to be a go-to source for Filipinos. Flagship newscast Frontline Pilipinas reached a high of 2.9% on January 28, outperforming several competitors in its timeslot. Other news programs also showed steady growth:

• Frontline Express: Hit a consistent 2.0% (Jan 27 & 28).

• Una Sa Lahat: Reached a peak of 1.8% on January 28.

Weekend and Afternoon Blocks

The network’s movie blocks and public service programs also contributed significantly to the total reach. Astig Sunday garnered a 1.6% rating on January 25, while Presinto 5 and Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy Tulfo maintained solid niche audiences with 1.3% and 1.2% respectively.

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Weekly Ratings Summary Table

Program Name	Peak Rating (%)	Date
PBA Season 50 PH Cup Finals	3.4%	Jan 25
Eat Bulaga!	3.3%	Jan 27
Frontline Pilipinas	2.9%	Jan 28
Frontline Express	2.0%	Jan 28
Una Sa Lahat	1.8%	Jan 28
Cine Cinco Astig Sunday	1.6%	Jan 25

As the Kapatid Network ramps up its 2026 lineup, these numbers reflect a growing preference for TV5’s blend of live sports, credible news, and heritage entertainment.