The problem with the ratings game in tv nowadays is that there are too many sources with opposite results. However, it is definite that Darna's pilot episode soared high in the ratings game. Here are the results of last Monday's faceoff between 'Darna' and 'May Bukas Pa' according to AGB Nielsen and TNS.TOP 20 PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE
(August 10, 2009 – Monday; AGB Nielsen)
1. May Bukas Pa - 37.6% (ABS-CBN)
2. Darna - 37.5% (GMA-7)
3. TV Patrol World - 35.9% (ABS-CBN)
4. Tayong Dalawa - 34.9% (ABS-CBN)
5. Only You - 32% (ABS-CBN)
6. Boys Over Flowers - 25.9% (ABS-CBN)
7. Wowowee - 24.4% (ABS-CBN)
8. 24 Oras - 23.7% (GMA-7)
9. Rosalinda - 23.6% (GMA-7)
10. The Wedding - 20.4% (ABS-CBN)
11. Kambal Sa Uma - 20.4% (ABS-CBN)
12. Adik Sa’Yo - 19.3% (GMA-7)
13. Eat Bulaga - 17.6% (GMA-7)
14. Precious Heart’s Romances Presents: Bud Brothers - 17.3% (ABS-CBN)
15. Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin - 15.4% (GMA-7)
16. Maria De Jesus: Ang Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN)/Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman - 14.9% (GMA-7)
17. Daisy Siete - 14.8% (GMA-7)
18. Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba? - 14.3% (ABS-CBN)
19. Miss No Good - 13.6% (ABS-CBN)
20. Mr. Bean - 11.5% (ABS-CBN)
TOP 10 PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA (WHOLE DAY RATINGS)
(August 10, 2009 – Monday; Taylor Nelson Sofres)
1. Darna - 47.6% (GMA-7)
2. 24 Oras - 31.2% (GMA-7)
3. Rosalinda - 31.1% (GMA-7)
4. Tayong Dalawa - 29.2% (ABS-CBN)
5. May Bukas Pa - 27.9% (ABS-CBN)
6. TV Patrol World - 27.6% (ABS-CBN)
7. Adik Sa’Yo - 27.3% (GMA-7)
8. Eat Bulaga - 25% (GMA-7)
9. Only You - 23.9% (ABS-CBN)
10. Cruel Love - 20.3% (GMA-7)