Top 10 Popular Shows on ABS-CBN and GMA Networks in the Philippines

As we move through the first quarter of 2025, both major Philippine networks are showcasing exciting new television programs that have captured viewers' attention. Here's a look at the current standout shows on ABS-CBN and GMA, offering a mix of drama, action, romance, and talent competitions.

ABS-CBN's Top 5 Shows

  1. Incognito This highly anticipated series stars Daniel Padilla in his return to television, alongside industry veterans Richard Gutierrez and Ian Veneracion. The star-studded cast also includes Baron Geisler, Kaila Estrada, Maris Racal, and Anthony Jennings. The show has quickly become a viewer favorite.
  2. It's Okay to Not Be Okay This Philippine adaptation of the beloved South Korean psychological romance drama marks Anne Curtis' return to teleseryes after more than a decade. She stars alongside Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino in what promises to be an emotional journey.
  3. What Lies Beneath This mystery-thriller series showcases some of the country's most talented actors, including Bella Padilla, Julia Barretto, Janella Salvador, Charlie Dizon, Jake Cuenca, and JM de Guzman. The ensemble cast suggests a complex narrative with multiple storylines.
  4. Nobody The thriller-drama series brings together Gerald Anderson and Jessy Mendiola, reuniting them after their previous successful teleserye. The cast also includes JC de Vera, RK Bagatsing, Seth Fedelin, and Francine Diaz.
  5. Pilipinas Got Talent The seventh season of this popular talent competition continues to showcase the diverse talents of Filipinos from across the country. It remains one of the network's flagship reality competition programs.

GMA's Top 5 Shows

  1. Mga Batang Riles This action series is based on the 1992 film of the same name. It follows a group of young men wrongfully sent to a juvenile center. The show stars Miguel Tanfelix as Kidlat, alongside Kokoy de Santos, Bruce Roeland, Raheel Bhyria, and Antonio Vinzon.
  2. Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan This highly-anticipated second season follows Lolong on a dangerous quest to recover a miraculous gem and save his beloved partner. The cast includes Shaira Diaz, John Arcilla, and Martin del Rosario.
  3. My Ilongga Girl This romantic-comedy series stars Jillian Ward in her first primetime leading role. She plays a regular Ilongga who discovers she's the doppelgänger of a missing celebrity, creating a premise full of comedic and dramatic possibilities.
  4. MAKA (Season 2) The second season of this popular Gen Z series continues to resonate with younger audiences while offering intergenerational appeal with its diverse cast.
  5. Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre This new chapter in the beloved Encantadia fantasy universe introduces viewers to Terra, who discovers her magical abilities on her eighteenth birthday and must defend the oppressed while finding her own path.

Both networks continue to deliver compelling content across various genres, maintaining their status as the leading television networks in the Philippines in 2025.