Survivor Philippines Season 2: Palau debut at 5th spot, "May Bukas Pa" surprisingly at no.9; Metro Manila TV Ratings (August 17, '09)

Survivor Philippines Season 2: Palau got a fairly debut episode as it generated 30.8 percent rating in the primetime block, capturing the 5th spot. It almost surpassed the pilot episode of the first season which is 31.8 percent.

Surprisingly, ABS-CBN's top primetime series "May Bukas Pa" bow down to the 9th spot by just receiving 23.4% rating.

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

Top 10 daytime and primetime programs - August 17

August 17, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 27.1%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.8%
3. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.5%
4. Daisy Siete: Chacha Muchacha (GMA-7) - 18.1%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
6. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) / Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) - 15.2%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) - 43.7%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 34.4%
3. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 33%
4. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.2%
5. Survivor Philippines: Palau (GMA-7) - 30.8%
6. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 29%
7. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 27%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.77%
9. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
10. All My Life (GMA-7) - 21.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP