TV Ratings Report: Eat Bulaga and News5 Programs Gain Ground (Feb 7-12, 2026)

The latest NUTAM People Ratings (Nielsen Philippines TAM) are in for the second week of February 2026, and the battle for the Filipino household's attention is heating up. While GMA Network continues to hold the lion's share of the Top 30, TV5 and RPTV shows—led by the legendary Eat...Bulaga!—are showing consistent performance and steady growth in their respective slots.

Here is a deep dive into how the Kapatid and RPTV programs fared from February 7 to February 12, 2026.

Eat...Bulaga! Continues to Lead the Midday Charge

The "Dabarkads" remain the strongest asset for the TV5 and RPTV simulcast. Throughout the week, Eat...Bulaga! maintained a solid presence in the Top 20, often outperforming several primetime dramas and variety shows on other networks.

 * Saturday (Feb 7): Started the weekend strong at Rank 11 with a 2.8% rating.

 * The Weekday Trend: The show saw a steady climb during the week. After hitting 2.2% on Monday, it jumped to 3.0% on Tuesday and peaked at 3.1% on Wednesday (Feb 11).

 * The Competition: While It’s Showtime (simulcast on multiple channels) holds a higher rank, Eat...Bulaga! remains the cornerstone of TV5’s daily ratings, proving that its brand of "Isang Libo't Isang Tuwa" still resonates deeply with the masses.

Frontline Pilipinas and News Reliability

TV5’s flagship newscast, Frontline Pilipinas, alongside its spin-offs, has established a firm foothold in the Top 30.

 * Frontline Pilipinas: The main evening newscast hovered between 1.7% and 1.9% throughout the week, often neck-and-neck with GMA’s Saksi. On Wednesday, Feb 11, it reached its weekly high of 1.9%.

 * Frontline Express: The afternoon news update showed impressive consistency, maintaining a 1.1% to 1.7% rating, peaking on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1.7%.

 * Una Sa Lahat: TV5's early morning news program also made frequent appearances in the Top 30, holding steady at 0.9% to 1.0%, ensuring the network is represented in the early morning block.

Summary Table: TV5/RPTV Top Performers

Date	Program	AMR (%)	Rank
Feb 7	Eat...Bulaga!	2.8%	11
Feb 10	Eat...Bulaga!	3.0%	14
Feb 11	Eat...Bulaga!	3.1%	14
Feb 11	Frontline Pilipinas	1.9%	19

Weekend Highlights on TV5 and RPTV

On Sunday, February 8, Cine Cinco Astig Sunday made its mark with the airing of "Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen," garnering a 1.1% rating. Additionally, Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy Tulfo and Frontline Pilipinas Weekend both secured spots in the Top 30, proving that news and public service remain the network's strongest magnets for viewers during the weekend.

The Bottom Line

While the ratings landscape in 2026 remains dominated by GMA's heavy hitters like 24 Oras and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, the TV5 and RPTV partnership is successfully capturing a loyal audience. The consistency of Eat...Bulaga! and the growing trust in the Frontline news brand suggest a stable trajectory for the Kapatid network.