GMA’s 'Lolong' made impressive primetime ratings

THE impressive showing of the hit primetime series "Lolong" over GMA-7 continues as this year's biggest adventure-serye on Philippine primetime remains as the most watched on its timeslot, beating its new rival program.

Based on Nielsen Philippines' National Urban TV Audience Measurement overnight ratings for August 15, "Lolong," which aired on both GMA and GTV, posted a combined people rating of 17.3 percent – beating its new rival show Darna, which only managed to get a combined people rating of 10.5 percent (TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Cinemo).

Dubbed dambuhalang adventure-serye bannered by Ruru Madrid continues to earn praises for its well-crafted storyline, powerhouse cast, and impressive visuals.

"Lolong" also stars Shaira Diaz, Arra San Agustin, Christopher de Leon, Jean Garcia, Bembol Roco, Malou de Guzman, Rochelle Pangilinan, Paul Salas, Marco Alcaraz, Mikoy Morales, and Maui Taylor.

More revelations and action-packed scenes await viewers as "Lolong" enters a new chapter. Set to add more color to Ruru’s character in the series are Vin Abrenica, Thea Tolentino, Alma Concepcion, Rafael Rosell, and Lucho Ayala.

"Lolong" has also begun its series of nationwide road tours with the show’s cast and its popular crocodile character, Dakila, visiting key cities in Mega Manila and select provinces in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The hashtag #DakSpotted has already been making rounds on social media everytime the ‘Lolong’ crocodile mascot is seen in various areas in the country.

Meanwhile, fresh from his Korean trip for another show, Madrid is also making sure he gets to visit his fans and bond with his friend Dakila, the fictional crocodile character in the series.

Just this Monday, Madrid and the mascot dressed as Dakila went conquering the skies as they boarded an ultralight plane. Afterwards, the two enjoyed a samgyupsal food trip. (PR)