Marian Rivera's "DARNA" debut episode 44.1%, No.1 in Primetime (Mega Manila)

The original Pinay superhero "DARNA" flies high once more as it generates 44.1% rating on its pilot episode (August 10) topping the primetime block.

This is Marian Rivera's second highest series opener after her fantasy series Dyesebel with 44.9 percent. Once again GMA-7 returned to the top spot in Mega Manila after being overtake by ABS-CBN.

Can Marian breaks Angel Locsin’s Darna highest rating which is 47.1 percent, happened last April 11, 2005?

Based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households.

Top 10 daytime and primetime programs - August 10, 2009.

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 26.5%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 22.4%
3. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 21.6%
4. Daisy Siete: Kambalilong (GMA-7) - 18.3%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
6. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
7. Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) / Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
8. Chil Princesses (GMA-7) / Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) - 11.9%
9. Miss No Good (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
10. Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) - 44.1%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 32.3%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.9%
4. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 28%
5. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27%
6. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%
7. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 24.5%
8. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 22.7%
9. The Wedding (ABS-CBN) - 20.7%
10. All My Life (GMA-7) - 19%

[AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP]