Kapuso princess Marian Rivera is the most in-demand topic this year, while Gretchen Barretto remains a fascinating subject for the readers. According to the data generated by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) from Google Analytics, any story about these two women could launch thousands of page views.
Even the most trivial stuff about the Dyesebel star, such as her fractured toe, was deemed a worthy read by the PEPsters. On the other hand, La Greta's saga about her highly publicized yet unconfirmed affair with government official Dody Puno was closely chased by showbiz aficionados.
Rifts, breakups, deaths, network-transfer issues, and oddities prove to be staples in the readers' "Things to View" list.
The controversial tiffs of Claudine Barretto and Angel Locsin, Cristy and Nadia Montenegro, Sunshine Cruz and her sister-in-law Maria Mercedes "Ched" Manhilot-Cantu, and the "almost-physical" encounter between Richard Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica, Bubble Paraiso and Jewel Mische, and two socialites Patricia Panlilio-Cu-unjieng and Neny Montinola attracted a lot of readers to the site.
Indeed, Pinoys love anything that has an element of drama. Even Kris Aquino's "pa-star ka" comment on Charlene Gonzalez made it to the "Hot" issue list.
Meanwhile, readers don't want to be left out when it comes to the main reason of showbiz splits: Did Marian figure in the breakup of Karylle and Dingdong? Why did Heart Evangelista suddenly call it quits with Jericho Rosales? What prompted Dennis Trillo to end his relationship with Cristine Reyes? Why did Sheryl Cruz and Norman Bustos file for divorce? And so, readers log on to the site.
Now, that's just the gist of the entire picture.
PEP painstakingly compared the numbers, from January 1 to December 18, 2008 to bring you our Most Read list based on Page Views—each time a user visits a web page; and Unique Page Views—number of different visitors that a website receives within a given time period.
Without further ado, here's our Top 100 stories for 2008:
1. (UPDATED) Young actor Marky Cielo, 20, dies
Page Views: 108,711 / Unique Page Views: 97,763
2. Confirmed: Dingdong and Karylle breakup; Denied: Marian as third party
Page Views: 108,551 / Unique Page Views: 89,567
3. FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera airs her side about YouTube video
Page Views: 96,553 / Unique Page Views: 74,767
4. Kris Aquino apologizes for her "pa-star ka!" comment on Charlene Gonzalez
Page Views: 90,919 / Unique Page Views: 82,884
5. A heartbreaking "StarStruck" reunion at Marky Cielo's wake
Page Views: 87,908 / Unique Page Views: 80,415
6. ABS-CBN suspends Cristy Fermin's TV and radio contract
Page Views: 87,846 / Unique Page Views: 72,216
7. Marian Rivera chooses diplomacy in near misunderstanding with Boy Abunda
Page Views: 84,781 / Unique Page Views: 76,433
8. Sunshine Cruz strikes back at Cesar Montano's sister
Page Views: 83,189 / Unique Page Views: 70,360
9. Actor Raymond Bagatsing marries 60-year-old columnist in U.S.
Page Views: 82,729 / Unique Page Views: 75,715
10.FIRST READ ON PEP: Karylle's reported transfer to ABS-CBN confirmed
Page Views: 80,254 / Unique Page Views: 70,916
11.FIRST READ ON PEP: Gretchen Barretto strikes again
Page Views: 80,150 / Unique Page Views: 73,689
12. FIRST READ ON PEP: Angel Locsin's camp speaks up about rift with Claudine Barretto
Page Views: 77,021 / Unique Page Views: 68,120
13. Karylle on ex-boyfriend Dingdong Dantes: "He said he never cheated on me and I trusted him."
Page Views: 76,909 / Unique Page Views: 69,100
14. Sharon Cuneta and Annabelle Rama very vocal about disappointment with GMA-7
Page Views: 75,412 / Unique Pages View: 65,797
15. Angel Locsin fans question FHM's 100 Sexiest Women tally
Page Views: 74,921 / Unique Page Views: 59,732
Page Views: 73,284 / Unique Page Views: 63,593
17. Ogie Diaz denies Sharon Cuneta had him axed from "Umagang Kay Ganda"
Page Views: 73,118 / Unique Page Views: 66,671
18. PEP sources say Richard Gutierrez-Aljur Abrenica confrontation really happened
Pages View: 71,076 / Unique Page Views: 60,488
19. Angel Locsin finally dares to bare in "Cosmopolitan"
Page Views: 69,210 / Unique Page Views: 57,165
20. Ricky Lo tells what he knows about the Dingdong-Karylle breakup
Page Views: 66,554 / Unique Page Views: 61,586
21. Karylle comments on rumored split with Dingdong Dantes
Page Views: 66,229 / Unique Page Views: 57,629
22. PEP EXCLUSIVE Jewel Mische: "Yes, it is true. Bubbles Paraiso did it. Siniko po ako sa ulo."
Page Views: 65,819 / Unique Page Views: 55,901
23. Marky Cielo spent his last night playing online video game
Page Views: 62,900 / Unique Page Views: 57,483
24. Marian Rivera still mum about rumored relationship with Dingdong Dantes
Page Views: 62,822 / Unique Page Views: 55,454
25. Dingdong Dantes wants time off from personal questions after confirming breakup with Karylle
Page Views: 62,761 / Unique Page Views: 51,294
26. PART I: Two celebrities witness "pepper-spray incident"
Page Views: 61,143 / Unique Page Views: 54,812
27. Is the Gretchen Barretto-Dody Puno romance really over?
Page Views: 59,585 / Unique Page Views: 54,966
28. PEP EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gutierrez refutes report about confrontation with Aljur Abrenica
Page Views: 58,799 / Unique Page Views: 50,619
29. Diether Ocampo reportedly transferring to GMA-7
Page Views: 57,798 / Unique Page Views: 52,727
30. FIRST READ ON PEP: Ogie Alcasid thanks Michelle's "new man" at his concert
Page Views: 57,318 / Unique Page Views: 52,407
31. Boy Abunda tells what really happened in the "credit card incident"
Page Views: 56,604 / Unique Page Views: 52,154
32. Angelika dela Cruz reveals she is already married and three-months pregnant
Page Views: 56,108 / Unique Page Views: 51,964
33. Liezl Martinez reportedly in serious health condition
Page Views: 55,786 / Unique Page Views: 51,564
34. Sharon Cuneta: "I'm burned out of intriga."
Page Views: 55,247 / Unique Page Views: 48,764
35. Regine Velasquez breaks her silence about "lipatan" issue
Page Views: 55,070 / Unique Page Views: 48,516
36. Action superstar Rudy Fernandez succumbs to cancer
Page Views: 54,859 / Unique Page Views: 47,791
37. Dingdong Dantes explains "piggyback photo" with Marian Rivera
Page Views: 54,726 / Unique Page Views: 47,976
38. TV Ratings (Jan. 29-31): GMA-7 primetime lineup too strong for ABS-CBN's new shows
Page Views: 54,719 / Unique Page Views: 43,249
39. Cristy Fermin hits back at Nadia Montenegro
Page Views: 54,348 / Unique Page Views: 50,427
Page Views: 54,289 / Unique Page Views: 39,453
41. Criselda Volks on sex-video scandal: "Kami 'yon ng boyfriend ko."
Page Views: 54,257 / Unique Page Views: 49,384
42. Tears flowed at Inah Revilla-Vince del Rosario wedding
Page Views: 54,214 / Unique Page Views: 49,408
43. Cristy Fermin speaks up about her suspension from ABS-CBN
Page Views: 54,016 / Unique Page Views: 46,626
44. FIRST READ ON PEP Aljur Abrenica on Richard Gutierrez: "Hindi po totoo ang lahat ng sinabi niya."
Page Views: 53,648 / Unique Page Views: 46,738
45. FIRST READ ON PEP: Judy Ann Santos rejects ABS-CBN's multi-million offer to promote "Ploning"
Page Views: 53,451 / Unique Page Views: 46,528
46. "Eat Bulaga's" latest comedy skit mentions the word 'aswang' anew
Page Views: 52,874 / Unique Page Views: 46,059
47. Goodbye, Daboy
Page Views: 52,640 / Unique Page Views: 45,665
48. PEP EXCLUSIVE: Kris Aquino reveals where most of her endorsement fees this year went
Page Views: 52,594 / Unique Page Views: 49,320
49. Jericho Rosales shocked by news that Heart Evangelista broke up with him
Page Views: 52,331 / Unique Page Views: 47,562
50. Gretchen Barretto and Tonyboy Cojuangco: Headed for splitsville?
Page Views: 52,154 / Unique Page Views: 47,118
51. Sheryl Cruz and husband Norman Bustos file for divorce
Page Views: 51,757 / Unique Page Views: 47,086
52. 18-year-old Inah Revilla to wed childhood sweetheart on May 28
Page Views: 51,279 / Unique Page Views: 47,423
53. "YES!" lists down the Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers
Page Views: 50,942 / Unique Page Views: 45,998
54. Talent manager- columnist Alfie Lorenzo fires back at Star Magic
Page Views: 50,526 / Unique Page Views: 44,661
55. Anne Curtis finally confesses how she and Sam Milby broke up
Page Views: 50,328 / Unique Page Views: 46,931
56. Marian Rivera's manager defends his ward against "buntis issue"
Page Views: 50,267 / Unique Page Views: 43,707
57. FIRST READ ON PEP: Eugene Domingo pulled out from two Regal movies
Page Views: 50,056 / Unique Page Views: 46,972
58. Annabelle Rama accuses GMA-7 exec Wilma Galvante of being too personal against son Richard Gutierrez
Page Views: 50,027 / Unique Page Views: 42,178
59. KC Concepcion comments on rumored rift between her parents
Page Views: 49,796 / Unique Page Views: 45,509
60. FIRST READ ON PEP: Gretchen Barretto faces new "kisscandal"
Page Views: 49,706 / Unique Page Views: 46,448
61. Marian Rivera issues official statement against talk that she caused Dingdong-Karylle breakup
Page Views: 49,462 / Unique Page Views: 40,626
62. PEP EXCLUSIVE: Marian Rivera: "Matagal na akong jologs!"
Page Views: 49,091 / Unique Page Views: 41,609
63. FIRST READ ON PEP: All is well between Alfie Lorenzo and his superstar talent Judy Ann Santos
Page Views: 49,045 / Unique Page Views: 42,343
64. Lolit Solis confirms ABS-CBN offer to Lorna Tolentino
Page Views: 49,024 / Unique Page Views: 44,883
65. KC Concepcion's sexy pictorial for Bayo has Sharon Cuneta's approval
Page Views: 49,020 / Unique Page Views: 44,452
66. Willie Revillame admits drafting his "last will and testament"
Page Views: 48,638 / Unique Page Views: 45,895
67. Karylle just smiled when asked if Marian Rivera is pregnant
Page Views: 48,440 / Unique Page Views: 43,266
68. Marian Rivera is FHM's sexiest Pinay!
Page Views: 48,371 / Unique Page Views: 37,522
69. FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera offended by Karylle's "smile"
Page Views: 48,141 / Unique Page Views: 37,656
70. Glaiza de Castro had a dream about Marky Cielo before he passed away
Page Views: 48,084 / Unique Page Views: 44,282
71. Heart Evangelista: "Yes, I think I am in love!"
Page Views: 47,946 / Unique Page Views: 45,176
72. PEP EXCLUSIVE: Gabby Concepcion on ex-wife Sharon Cuneta: "Friends na kami."
Page Views: 47,790 / Unique Page Views: 43,050
73. Tonyboy Cojuangco did not kick out Gretchen Barretto - PEP sources
Page Views: 47,171 / Unique Page Views: 43,628
74. Alfie Lorenzo: "Hindi naman ako pulubi nang madampot ni Juday. Siya ang pulubi nang madampot ko."
Page Views: 47,089 / Unique Page Views: 42,544
75. Gabby Concepcion's father dies
Page Views: 46,993 / Unique Page Views: 41,675
76. FIRST READ ON PEP: Buzz about Richard Gutierrez's transfer to ABS-CBN gets louder
Page Views: 46,965 / Unique Page Views: 41,107
77. Vina Morales is two months pregnant
Page Views: 46,914 / Unique Page Views: 43,261
78. Richard Gutierrez resigns from "SOP"
Page Views: 46,779 / Unique Page Views: 42,492
79. PEP EXCLUSIVE: Cheska Garcia will not invite Jennylyn Mercado to her wedding
Page Views: 46,775 / Unique Page Views: 43,275
80. Jay-R admits Geneva Cruz is now staying at his house
Page Views: 46,743 / Unique Page Views: 44,761
81. TV Ratings (June 11-12): Millions of Filipinos watched Daboy's burial on TV
Page Views: 45,923 / Unique Page Views: 38,900
82. Marian Rivera insists she has no romantic relationship with Dingdong Dantes
Page Views: 45,829 / Unique Page Views: 36,683
83. Yilmaz Bektas reportedly dating 2006 Miss Universe Zuleyka Mendoza
Page Views: 45,667 / Unique Page Views: 41,530
Page Views: 45,504 / Unique Page Views: 40,162
85. FIRST READ ON PEP: Kris Aquino returns to "The Buzz" as co-host
Page Views: 44,865 / Unique Page Views: 42,135
86. Kristine Hermosa admits feeling "awkward" about report of Oyo Sotto being seen with a socialite
Page Views: 44,665 / Unique Page Views: 41,563
87. Seven hotels reportedly closed their doors to Gretchen Barretto
Page Views: 44,468 / Unique Page Views: 41,004
88. Jennylyn Mercado will not allow Patrick Garcia to see their son
Page Views: 44,424 / Unique Page Views: 40,876
89. TV Ratings (July 14): "Codename: Asero" and "Iisa Pa Lamang" open with a bang!
Page Views: 44,376 / Unique Page Views: 37,350
90. Philippine Entertainment Portal | News |
Page Views: 44,265 / Unique Page Views: 34,010
91. ABS-CBN confirms report that newscaster Ces Drilon and two cameramen are missing in Sulu
Page Views: 44,236 / Unique Page Views: 39,915
92. Surprises and upsets highlight Binibining Pilipinas 2008
Page Views: 44,122 / Unique Page Views: 40,028
93. Dingdong Dantes piggybacks injured Marian Rivera down slippery steps
Page Views: 44,015 / Unique Page Views: 38,905
94. Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo confirm their engagement in "YES!"
Page Views: 43,821 / Unique Page Views: 40,366
95. Heart Evangelista confirms breakup with Jericho; excited to work with Richard
Page Views: 43,722 / Unique Page Views: 39,321
96. YES! list of Top 20 celebrity endorsers stirs protest among Angel Locsin's fans
Page Views: 43,713 / Unique Page Views: 36,723
97. Dennis Trillo confirms breakup with Cristine Reyes
Page Views: 43,118 / Unique Page Views: 40,048
98. Claudine Barretto charged with libel and perjury by former assistant
Page Views: 43,098 / Unique Page Views: 39,716
99. Part II: Patricia Panlilio's camp denies involvement in "pepper-spray incident"
Page Views: 43,059 / Unique Page Views: 40,427
100. Willie Revillame fires back at Joey de Leon's "mukhang aswang" skit on Pokwang
Page Views: 42,905 / Unique Page Views: 38,288