8 million views in one night: Pinoys tune in as 'TV Patrol' returns — online — amid ABS-CBN shutdown

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/05/05/filipino-viewers-watch-tv-patrol-moments-1.jpg' ><figcaption>A storeowner watches the 'TV Patrol' moments before ABS-CBN shut down its broadcast operations on May 5. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Despite the government shutdown of its broadcast operations, ABS-CBN on Thursday carried on its mission of being in the service of Filipinos, with the return of its flagship newscast "TV Patrol."</p><p>Since its 1987 premiere, "TV Patrol" has reached Filipinos nationwide through ABS-CBN's free TV channel — until the May 5 order that forced the network off air.</p><p>Two days after the halt of ABS-CBN's TV and radio broadcast, "TV Patrol" announced it would continue delivering the news, but through the network's other platforms, starting that same night.</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>May magbabalik. Abangan mamaya. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/EriD1tPdcd'>pic.twitter.com/EriD1tPdcd</a></p>— TV Patrol (@TVPatrol) <a href='https://twitter.com/TVPatrol/status/1258320668116029441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><p>By 6:25 p.m. on May 7, the iconic music of "TV Patrol" opened the program on ABS-CBN News' official website and pages on Facebook and YouTube, ANC, and the streaming service iWant. Overseas, it also aired live via The Filipino Channel.</p><p>For Filipinos who have long relied on "TV Patrol" for information, Thursday night meant trading their television viewing for streaming through their smartphones, tablets, or computers.</p><p>In photos tagging "TV Patrol's" social media pages, viewers shared their home setup for keeping up with the news. One family had a phone screen on their dinner table, while others had the YouTube livestream on their smart TVs.</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Ayaw paawat ng nanay ko, nag-sling bag pa. Hahahahahahaha <a href='https://t.co/w46Oq5yEO2'>pic.twitter.com/w46Oq5yEO2</a></p>— Old-Souled Potato (@ChiefPeddler) <a href='https://twitter.com/ChiefPeddler/status/1258357157608796160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><p>Those images accounted for a mere few of the millions of Filipinos who tuned in as "TV Patrol" returned.</p><p>On Facebook, the newscast's stream reached 7.5 million views just within hours. Its concurrent viewers, or the number of people watching at the same time, peaked at around 218,000.</p><p>On YouTube, the livestream had over 73,000 peak concurrents, with a total of 720,000 playbacks, as of writing.</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/27254475167/videos/2725972024359106' data-width='auto'>What's seen as a historic transition of the Philippines' prime newscast no doubt accounts, in part, for the strong viewership of "TV Patrol" online on Thursday. "TV Patrol," prior to ABS-CBN's broadcast closure, had been the consistent No. 1 news program nationwide, rarely ranking lower than 3rd on the list, according to Kantar Media.</div><p>The comeback of "TV Patrol" was similarly celebrated on Twitter, as the program title ranked atop the list of trending topics in the Philippines, with comments ranging from "revenge" memes to those emphasizing the vital role of media especially during a public health crisis.</p><p>Here are some of them:</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> tops PH Twitter trends as ABS-CBN's flagship newscast returns 2 days after the network was forced to go off-air on TV and radio stations nationwide. <a href='https://t.co/artVvBm5NX'>https://t.co/artVvBm5NX</a><a href='https://t.co/emkl07XIEw'>https://t.co/emkl07XIEw</a><br/>Facebook: <a href='https://t.co/RtFGFiEDCw'>https://t.co/RtFGFiEDCw</a><br/>YouTube: <a href='https://t.co/s0i79VdVfe'>https://t.co/s0i79VdVfe</a> <a href='https://t.co/phdcaaPiuP'>pic.twitter.com/phdcaaPiuP</a></p>— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) <a href='https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1258352177900187648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>SLAAAAAAAAY!! 🟢🔵🔴 <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/viXlx9Mihj'>pic.twitter.com/viXlx9Mihj</a></p>— AJ Dela Cruz (@an_drewjames) <a href='https://twitter.com/an_drewjames/status/1258374125569085442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Our TV is turned off. Like normal nights we’re having our Dinner while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>@ABSCBNNews</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/DefendPressFreedom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#DefendPressFreedom</a> <a href='https://t.co/wIcUO6bQT5'>pic.twitter.com/wIcUO6bQT5</a></p>— J (@jomelness) <a href='https://twitter.com/jomelness/status/1258359729916526592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Watching TV Patrol on Youtube using a smartTV. Just like watching a normal show. Proof that we are really moving towards digital TV and cable providers may become irrelevant in the future. Kaya gigil siguro sa ABS talaga. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/4udmJjUz9U'>pic.twitter.com/4udmJjUz9U</a></p>— Dominic Jake (@dominicjake) <a href='https://twitter.com/dominicjake/status/1258349148421554176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>My mom while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a>. ❤💚💙 <a href='https://t.co/8ibBrt8MAM'>pic.twitter.com/8ibBrt8MAM</a></p>— DarkMOde (@scarface_28) <a href='https://twitter.com/scarface_28/status/1258365480013713411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>When Kuya Kim said "Laban lang Kapamilya" in <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> Weather Weather lang segment tonight. I seriously felt that.<br/><br/>Like a true a family, ALWAYS AND FOREVER<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/xsnEcktByK'>pic.twitter.com/xsnEcktByK</a></p>— Mon Forte (@MonforteKevin) <a href='https://twitter.com/MonforteKevin/status/1258363033065189378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The numbers don't lie. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a><br/><br/>These only represent the people who are privileged enough to have access to the Internet.<br/><br/>What about those in the rural areas?<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/dQp7yIxtzU'>pic.twitter.com/dQp7yIxtzU</a></p>— Sean (@onemoreseans) <a href='https://twitter.com/onemoreseans/status/1258382144428113920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The number of viewers is overwhelming l.<br/><br/>ABS-CBN is still loved by almost Filipinos.<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/65LsWJOaDQ'>pic.twitter.com/65LsWJOaDQ</a></p>— Randy Agulan (@reago1203) <a href='https://twitter.com/reago1203/status/1258357858275438593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a>, you made my parents happy by streaming on YouTube. ❤️💚💙 <a href='https://t.co/WLnPjx9saF'>pic.twitter.com/WLnPjx9saF</a></p>— Jack 🥳 (@ekswayz) <a href='https://twitter.com/ekswayz/status/1258361804993921026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Just checked the live viewers of TV Patrol atm. Wow. 🙌<br/><br/>And thank you, ANC for airing! Di kumpleto ang gabi without <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> ❤💙💚 <a href='https://t.co/hLzckpBi3W'>pic.twitter.com/hLzckpBi3W</a></p>— A M E T H Y S T (@amethystxmw) <a href='https://twitter.com/amethystxmw/status/1258353073614802944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The government works hard pero ABS-CBN works harder. Bringing <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> in digital platforms is a brilliant move specially in this time and age of social media. Though hindi lahat has access to internet, it only shows their commitment. In the service of the Filipino, they remain.</p>— Toni Delos Santos Jr. (@thisistonitoni) <a href='https://twitter.com/thisistonitoni/status/1258365725388886016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>I used to watch only <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> on TV before ABS-CBN went off air. Now, through Facebook Live, I could watch again. Laban ABS-CBN. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/4htqC8TZPN'>pic.twitter.com/4htqC8TZPN</a></p>— JerMich1910 (@jhem0119) <a href='https://twitter.com/jhem0119/status/1258369536316764160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Oo naman multi tasking mama ko. 😅 Solid kapamilya eh. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/fsYH7rB5WK'>pic.twitter.com/fsYH7rB5WK</a></p>— Ronamae Sulat 🅛 (@sulatnironamae) <a href='https://twitter.com/sulatnironamae/status/1258363479683141637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Sobrang Saya that's all I can say with tears of Joy after watching TV Patrol ❤💙💚<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/YXFmCKyL3V'>pic.twitter.com/YXFmCKyL3V</a></p>— mcdooo (@love_koto30) <a href='https://twitter.com/love_koto30/status/1258392744373792769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Ksm ko mga anak ko n nunuod,khit blita nlang pnonoorin nmin ok prin kesa WL request nl an may yanxi palace iblik nl khit s iwant tv nlang bsta Tagalog.. <a href='https://t.co/g7C3DzqhyZ'>pic.twitter.com/g7C3DzqhyZ</a></p>— jeneth reyes (@reyes_jeneth) <a href='https://twitter.com/reyes_jeneth/status/1258367281991610370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>211k are watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPAtrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPAtrol</a> on FB <a href='https://t.co/BSUfzb6R0j'>pic.twitter.com/BSUfzb6R0j</a></p>— Ethan Miranda 🇵🇭 (@tristanfull) <a href='https://twitter.com/tristanfull/status/1258357034853908481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Watching iwant sa laptop then try ko rin sa facebook sa mobile phone .testing para bukas sa laptop na lng <a href='https://t.co/Tv6WdIF4Oj'>pic.twitter.com/Tv6WdIF4Oj</a></p>— COACHARLANDO (@PHsupplementMNL) <a href='https://twitter.com/PHsupplementMNL/status/1258425249185447936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>ABS-CBN News YouTube channel has increased its subscribers by 100K in just 2.5 days or a 33k daily compared to the previous daily count of 8K. It's daily views also rose to 8M compared to the previous 3 to 4 M. Salamat po Kapamilya ❤️💚💙<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/i0aOEiqVV6'>pic.twitter.com/i0aOEiqVV6</a></p>— Rjay Reyes (@RjayReyes16) <a href='https://twitter.com/RjayReyes16/status/1258388578637242370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>My mom atm... <a href='https://t.co/LMd9njzYKw'>pic.twitter.com/LMd9njzYKw</a></p>— Welcome 2020 (@LTfangurl) <a href='https://twitter.com/LTfangurl/status/1258357612526972930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>TV PATROL PARIN!!!❤💚💙 thank you ANC<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/Kxi8dxz01w'>pic.twitter.com/Kxi8dxz01w</a></p>— ℍℕ𝕊 (@kianhns239) <a href='https://twitter.com/kianhns239/status/1258359441235140610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>my mother while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/ABSCBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#ABSCBN</a><br/>we miss it kahit 1 night lang namin di napanood 😊<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandWithABSCBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#IStandWithABSCBN</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShotDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShotDown</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/InTheServiceOfTheFilipino?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#InTheServiceOfTheFilipino</a> <a href='https://t.co/bKktd1XQrf'>pic.twitter.com/bKktd1XQrf</a></p>— anneagozar (@agozarmikaela) <a href='https://twitter.com/agozarmikaela/status/1258387081648197633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>No ABS-CBN on tv? No problem. Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/TVPatrol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>@TVPatrol</a> . Sarap ulit kayo panoorin. Looking forward to seeing you again on air. 😘<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/sMaX7wKQha'>pic.twitter.com/sMaX7wKQha</a></p>— Royzer Blazer (@1D_RoyzerBlazer) <a href='https://twitter.com/1D_RoyzerBlazer/status/1258351777050591233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Nw: TV Patrol via Livestream on Youtube. Abubwewe. 🥰<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/9Dn0ye9e0o'>pic.twitter.com/9Dn0ye9e0o</a></p>— 🥺 👉👈 #NoToABSCBNShutdown (@otepcuerdo253) <a href='https://twitter.com/otepcuerdo253/status/1258349225546403841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>GRABI!!!!<br/><br/>200k+ viewers on FB Livestream<br/>66k viewers on YT Livestream<br/>Worldwide trending on Twitter.<br/><br/>THERE'S NO DOUBT WHY EVERYONE IS SAYING THAT ABS-CBN IS THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION!!!<br/><br/>IN THE SERVICE OF THE FILIPINO, THEY REMAIN!!!!<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a></p>— SENADORA (@KenrRodriguez) <a href='https://twitter.com/KenrRodriguez/status/1258364609167147008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p> </p>

<blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>May magbabalik. Abangan mamaya. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/EriD1tPdcd'>pic.twitter.com/EriD1tPdcd</a></p>— TV Patrol (@TVPatrol) <a href='https://twitter.com/TVPatrol/status/1258320668116029441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><p>By 6:25 p.m. on May 7, the iconic music of "TV Patrol" opened the program on ABS-CBN News' official website and pages on Facebook and YouTube, ANC, and the streaming service iWant. Overseas, it also aired live via The Filipino Channel.</p><p>For Filipinos who have long relied on "TV Patrol" for information, Thursday night meant trading their television viewing for streaming through their smartphones, tablets, or computers.</p><p>In photos tagging "TV Patrol's" social media pages, viewers shared their home setup for keeping up with the news. One family had a phone screen on their dinner table, while others had the YouTube livestream on their smart TVs.</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Ayaw paawat ng nanay ko, nag-sling bag pa. Hahahahahahaha <a href='https://t.co/w46Oq5yEO2'>pic.twitter.com/w46Oq5yEO2</a></p>— Old-Souled Potato (@ChiefPeddler) <a href='https://twitter.com/ChiefPeddler/status/1258357157608796160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><p>Those images accounted for a mere few of the millions of Filipinos who tuned in as "TV Patrol" returned.</p><p>On Facebook, the newscast's stream reached 7.5 million views just within hours. Its concurrent viewers, or the number of people watching at the same time, peaked at around 218,000.</p><p>On YouTube, the livestream had over 73,000 peak concurrents, with a total of 720,000 playbacks, as of writing.</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/27254475167/videos/2725972024359106' data-width='auto'>What's seen as a historic transition of the Philippines' prime newscast no doubt accounts, in part, for the strong viewership of "TV Patrol" online on Thursday. "TV Patrol," prior to ABS-CBN's broadcast closure, had been the consistent No. 1 news program nationwide, rarely ranking lower than 3rd on the list, according to Kantar Media.</div><p>The comeback of "TV Patrol" was similarly celebrated on Twitter, as the program title ranked atop the list of trending topics in the Philippines, with comments ranging from "revenge" memes to those emphasizing the vital role of media especially during a public health crisis.</p><p>Here are some of them:</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> tops PH Twitter trends as ABS-CBN's flagship newscast returns 2 days after the network was forced to go off-air on TV and radio stations nationwide. <a href='https://t.co/artVvBm5NX'>https://t.co/artVvBm5NX</a><a href='https://t.co/emkl07XIEw'>https://t.co/emkl07XIEw</a><br>Facebook: <a href='https://t.co/RtFGFiEDCw'>https://t.co/RtFGFiEDCw</a><br>YouTube: <a href='https://t.co/s0i79VdVfe'>https://t.co/s0i79VdVfe</a> <a href='https://t.co/phdcaaPiuP'>pic.twitter.com/phdcaaPiuP</a></p>— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) <a href='https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1258352177900187648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>SLAAAAAAAAY!! 🟢🔵🔴 <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/viXlx9Mihj'>pic.twitter.com/viXlx9Mihj</a></p>— AJ Dela Cruz (@an_drewjames) <a href='https://twitter.com/an_drewjames/status/1258374125569085442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Our TV is turned off. Like normal nights we’re having our Dinner while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>@ABSCBNNews</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/DefendPressFreedom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#DefendPressFreedom</a> <a href='https://t.co/wIcUO6bQT5'>pic.twitter.com/wIcUO6bQT5</a></p>— J (@jomelness) <a href='https://twitter.com/jomelness/status/1258359729916526592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Watching TV Patrol on Youtube using a smartTV. Just like watching a normal show. Proof that we are really moving towards digital TV and cable providers may become irrelevant in the future. Kaya gigil siguro sa ABS talaga. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/4udmJjUz9U'>pic.twitter.com/4udmJjUz9U</a></p>— Dominic Jake (@dominicjake) <a href='https://twitter.com/dominicjake/status/1258349148421554176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>My mom while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a>. ❤💚💙 <a href='https://t.co/8ibBrt8MAM'>pic.twitter.com/8ibBrt8MAM</a></p>— DarkMOde (@scarface_28) <a href='https://twitter.com/scarface_28/status/1258365480013713411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>When Kuya Kim said "Laban lang Kapamilya" in <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> Weather Weather lang segment tonight. I seriously felt that.<br><br>Like a true a family, ALWAYS AND FOREVER<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/xsnEcktByK'>pic.twitter.com/xsnEcktByK</a></p>— Mon Forte (@MonforteKevin) <a href='https://twitter.com/MonforteKevin/status/1258363033065189378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The numbers don't lie. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a><br><br>These only represent the people who are privileged enough to have access to the Internet.<br><br>What about those in the rural areas?<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/dQp7yIxtzU'>pic.twitter.com/dQp7yIxtzU</a></p>— Sean (@onemoreseans) <a href='https://twitter.com/onemoreseans/status/1258382144428113920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The number of viewers is overwhelming l.<br><br>ABS-CBN is still loved by almost Filipinos.<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/65LsWJOaDQ'>pic.twitter.com/65LsWJOaDQ</a></p>— Randy Agulan (@reago1203) <a href='https://twitter.com/reago1203/status/1258357858275438593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a>, you made my parents happy by streaming on YouTube. ❤️💚💙 <a href='https://t.co/WLnPjx9saF'>pic.twitter.com/WLnPjx9saF</a></p>— Jack 🥳 (@ekswayz) <a href='https://twitter.com/ekswayz/status/1258361804993921026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Just checked the live viewers of TV Patrol atm. Wow. 🙌<br><br>And thank you, ANC for airing! Di kumpleto ang gabi without <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> ❤💙💚 <a href='https://t.co/hLzckpBi3W'>pic.twitter.com/hLzckpBi3W</a></p>— A M E T H Y S T (@amethystxmw) <a href='https://twitter.com/amethystxmw/status/1258353073614802944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>The government works hard pero ABS-CBN works harder. Bringing <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> in digital platforms is a brilliant move specially in this time and age of social media. Though hindi lahat has access to internet, it only shows their commitment. In the service of the Filipino, they remain.</p>— Toni Delos Santos Jr. (@thisistonitoni) <a href='https://twitter.com/thisistonitoni/status/1258365725388886016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>I used to watch only <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> on TV before ABS-CBN went off air. Now, through Facebook Live, I could watch again. Laban ABS-CBN. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/4htqC8TZPN'>pic.twitter.com/4htqC8TZPN</a></p>— JerMich1910 (@jhem0119) <a href='https://twitter.com/jhem0119/status/1258369536316764160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Oo naman multi tasking mama ko. 😅 Solid kapamilya eh. <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/fsYH7rB5WK'>pic.twitter.com/fsYH7rB5WK</a></p>— Ronamae Sulat 🅛 (@sulatnironamae) <a href='https://twitter.com/sulatnironamae/status/1258363479683141637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Sobrang Saya that's all I can say with tears of Joy after watching TV Patrol ❤💙💚<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/YXFmCKyL3V'>pic.twitter.com/YXFmCKyL3V</a></p>— mcdooo (@love_koto30) <a href='https://twitter.com/love_koto30/status/1258392744373792769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Ksm ko mga anak ko n nunuod,khit blita nlang pnonoorin nmin ok prin kesa WL request nl an may yanxi palace iblik nl khit s iwant tv nlang bsta Tagalog.. <a href='https://t.co/g7C3DzqhyZ'>pic.twitter.com/g7C3DzqhyZ</a></p>— jeneth reyes (@reyes_jeneth) <a href='https://twitter.com/reyes_jeneth/status/1258367281991610370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>211k are watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPAtrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPAtrol</a> on FB <a href='https://t.co/BSUfzb6R0j'>pic.twitter.com/BSUfzb6R0j</a></p>— Ethan Miranda 🇵🇭 (@tristanfull) <a href='https://twitter.com/tristanfull/status/1258357034853908481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='tl'>Watching iwant sa laptop then try ko rin sa facebook sa mobile phone .testing para bukas sa laptop na lng <a href='https://t.co/Tv6WdIF4Oj'>pic.twitter.com/Tv6WdIF4Oj</a></p>— COACHARLANDO (@PHsupplementMNL) <a href='https://twitter.com/PHsupplementMNL/status/1258425249185447936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>ABS-CBN News YouTube channel has increased its subscribers by 100K in just 2.5 days or a 33k daily compared to the previous daily count of 8K. It's daily views also rose to 8M compared to the previous 3 to 4 M. Salamat po Kapamilya ❤️💚💙<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShutDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShutDown</a> <a href='https://t.co/i0aOEiqVV6'>pic.twitter.com/i0aOEiqVV6</a></p>— Rjay Reyes (@RjayReyes16) <a href='https://twitter.com/RjayReyes16/status/1258388578637242370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>My mom atm... <a href='https://t.co/LMd9njzYKw'>pic.twitter.com/LMd9njzYKw</a></p>— Welcome 2020 (@LTfangurl) <a href='https://twitter.com/LTfangurl/status/1258357612526972930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>TV PATROL PARIN!!!❤💚💙 thank you ANC<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/Kxi8dxz01w'>pic.twitter.com/Kxi8dxz01w</a></p>— ℍℕ𝕊 (@kianhns239) <a href='https://twitter.com/kianhns239/status/1258359441235140610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>my mother while watching <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/ABSCBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#ABSCBN</a><br>we miss it kahit 1 night lang namin di napanood 😊<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandWithABSCBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#IStandWithABSCBN</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoToABSCBNShotDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#NoToABSCBNShotDown</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/InTheServiceOfTheFilipino?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#InTheServiceOfTheFilipino</a> <a href='https://t.co/bKktd1XQrf'>pic.twitter.com/bKktd1XQrf</a></p>— anneagozar (@agozarmikaela) <a href='https://twitter.com/agozarmikaela/status/1258387081648197633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>No ABS-CBN on tv? No problem. Thank you <a href='https://twitter.com/TVPatrol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>@TVPatrol</a> . Sarap ulit kayo panoorin. Looking forward to seeing you again on air. 😘<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/sMaX7wKQha'>pic.twitter.com/sMaX7wKQha</a></p>— Royzer Blazer (@1D_RoyzerBlazer) <a href='https://twitter.com/1D_RoyzerBlazer/status/1258351777050591233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Nw: TV Patrol via Livestream on Youtube. Abubwewe. 🥰<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a> <a href='https://t.co/9Dn0ye9e0o'>pic.twitter.com/9Dn0ye9e0o</a></p>— 🥺 👉👈 #NoToABSCBNShutdown (@otepcuerdo253) <a href='https://twitter.com/otepcuerdo253/status/1258349225546403841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>GRABI!!!!<br><br>200k+ viewers on FB Livestream<br>66k viewers on YT Livestream<br>Worldwide trending on Twitter.<br><br>THERE'S NO DOUBT WHY EVERYONE IS SAYING THAT ABS-CBN IS THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION!!!<br><br>IN THE SERVICE OF THE FILIPINO, THEY REMAIN!!!!<a href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVPatrol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>#TVPatrol</a></p>— SENADORA (@KenrRodriguez) <a href='https://twitter.com/KenrRodriguez/status/1258364609167147008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>May 7, 2020</a></blockquote><p> </p>

<p>Since its 1987 premiere, "TV Patrol" has reached Filipinos nationwide through ABS-CBN's free TV channel — until the May 5 order that forced the network off air.</p><p>Two days after the halt of ABS-CBN's TV and radio broadcast, "TV Patrol" announced it would continue delivering the news, but through the network's other platforms, starting that same night.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/05/05/filipino-viewers-watch-tv-patrol-moments-1.jpg' ><figcaption>A storeowner watches the 'TV Patrol' moments before ABS-CBN shut down its broadcast operations on May 5. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Despite the government shutdown of its broadcast operations, ABS-CBN on Thursday carried on its mission of being in the service of Filipinos, with the return of its flagship newscast "TV Patrol."</p>

<p>Since its 1987 premiere, "TV Patrol" has reached Filipinos nationwide through ABS-CBN's free TV channel — until the May 5 order that forced the network off air.</p>

Since its 1987 premiere, "TV Patrol" has reached Filipinos nationwide through ABS-CBN's free TV channel — until the May 5 order that forced the network off air.

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8 million views in one night: Pinoys tune in as 'TV Patrol' returns — online — amid ABS-CBN shutdown

8 million views in one night: Pinoys tune in as 'TV Patrol' returns — online — amid ABS-CBN shutdown