With the premiere of The Alibi – Ang Buong Katotohanan on several on-air and online platforms of the Kapamilya Network on March 16, 2026, fans of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino thrill viewers with a new scene featuring their characters in a heated encounter.
The new scene showcased their first meet-up of Stella (Kim Chiu) and Vincent (Paulo Avelino) as they exchanged lingering glances during a road accident. The series also features a part where her charisma shines through her flirty outfit and a feisty personality. Unlike the Amazon Prime Video release of The Alibi, which made the show the number one spot on the platform, the on-air version, titled Ang Buong Katotohanan (translated in English as The Whole Truth), delivers more never-before-seen scenes, which viewers are eagerly anticipating.
According to data from Kapamilya Online Live via the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel for March 16, 2026, the show achieved a peak concurrent viewership record of 347,515. On-air, it aired approximately 97 TV Ads on Kapamilya Channel and 76 TV Ads on A2Z and ALLTV2, according to the DRPS PHCA TV Ad Listings.
Additionally, according to the same ad load data from the DRPS PHCA TVAL for all Philippine TV Dramas airing at the 20:00 timeslot, The Alibi achieved the entire premiere week with more TV Ads – 467 on Kapamilya Channel, 357 on ALLTV2, and 355 on A2Z. The complete list of TV Ads aired during the show is available on the DRPS PHCA TVAL Facebook and X/Twitter accounts.
Netizens also made positive reactions online, especially on these two X/Twitter accounts that had delivered these. Unang episode palang binasag na agad yung akala mo’ng alam mo na, dahil napanood mo na nang paulit-ulit. Looking forward to witnessing never-before-seen moments that will redefine the storyline. Yanigin niyo ulit ang mundo namin in another epic way, shared user @/uhgood4u on X/Twitter.
Another viewer of The Alibi also shared that they, KimPau, were also praised for their undeniable chemistry from the short scene. Okay si Pau, ang galing mukhang totoo ang galit sa mata. Galing nila rito, ‘yung chemistry umaapaw, tingin lang nila sa isa’t isa, @/nurminz69 commented.
The heated rivalry between colleagues Vincent and Walter (Sam Milby), and a glimpse of the secret affair between Walter and Claudia (Sofia Andres), Vincent’s wife, were among the intriguing scenes that viewers have seen in the premiere week. Walter made a farewell in the series.
The Alibi – Ang Buong Katotohanan airs on weekdays at 20:00 on several ABS-CBN platforms.
The DRPS PHCA TV Ad Listings will deliver more complete listings of TV Commercials aired during The Alibi and its competitors, Sang’gre and Totoy Bato. The said ad-counting service is owned by the DRPS Philippine Commercial Archives (DRPS PHCA).
Entertaining more on Primetime
Roja, concluded with an all-time high PCV, What Lies Beneath, approaches the finale
A new beginning for La Playa Roja happens for Liam, and Olsen has made a mark as Roja ended big with an all-time high peak concurrent viewership record on the Kapamilya Online Live of 747,933, during the finale episode that aired on March 13, 2026, following FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s ultimate battle.
The episode signified heartfelt closure for the lead stars as best friends Liam (Donny Pangilinan) and Olsen (Kyle Echarri) marked new beginnings by reopening La Playa Roja resort. There was also no shortage of ‘kilig’ moments as lovebirds Luna (Maymay Entrata) and Doc Ivan (Jeremiah Lisbo) made their relationship official.
The hit Kapamilya primetime series captivated viewers with its thrilling and action-packed storyline, which explored themes of brotherhood, forgiveness, and various injustices in today’s world. The finale episode of Roja also leads in terms of ad loads, based on data from the DRPS PHCA TV Ad Listings, which aired 72 TV Ads on Kapamilya Channel, 52 TV Ads on A2Z, and 52 TV Ads on ALLTV2, among the three commercial gaps, compared to Never Say Die on GMA, which aired only 33.
Furthermore, for What Lies Beneath, the series is set to release the finale episode on April 1, 2026. The casts of the series shared how proud and grateful they are to be part of a hit series that tackles timely issues while shedding light on women’s stories.
Led by Charlie Dizon, Sue Ramirez, Kaila Estrada, and Janella Salvador, the series revolves around four friends who covered up the truth behind the murder of their friend Louisa (Mutya Orquia). Years later, the truth slowly comes to light, bringing long-buried secrets back into the open.
During the series’ finale media conference, the actresses said the show stands out for exploring socially relevant themes that make people think and spark conversations among viewers and across social media.
Meanwhile, their co-stars Jake Cuenca, Jameson Blake, Race Matias, and JM de Guzman thanked viewers for their continued support and for the lively discussions and theories surrounding the show’s twists.
Since its premiere, “What Lies Beneath” has continued to generate strong online buzz and has remained one of the most-watched series on iWant and Netflix Philippines, and is still airing on the final few episodes on-air via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, ALLTV2, and Kapamilya Online Live at weeknights at 20:45, with viewers hooked as they try to guess who the real killer is.
As the series approaches its “Ang Kabog Sa Dibdib” finale on-air, viewers can expect even more shocking revelations as Mel (Sue), Alice (Janella), Beth (Charlie), and Erica (Kaila) race to uncover the truth and try to stop Edong’s (Jake Cuenca) revenge.
For fans of JMFyang
JMFyangOfficial.com, now live, Fyang Smith for Mang Inasal
The JMFyang Official had officially launched its own website, under the domain name of JMFyangOfficial.com, where fans of JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith can purchase a wide variety of merchandise products through their online store. Their products include fan stickers, tote bags, bookmarks, acrylic frames, accessories, tees, jackets, and many others.
Fans of JMFyang who want to purchase merchandise can visit the official website at JMFyangOfficial.com and click on the Collections section. To pay, scan the QRPH codes of JMFyang Official via GCash and BPI, or via PayPal (https://paypal.me/jmfyangofcmerch). Then upload the receipt and provide your email address and order number to complete the payment.
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith topbill the upcoming Regal Entertainment-Project 8 film Almost Us, scheduled to premiere on May 6, 2026, in cinemas nationwide. The film teaser, released over a week ago, has garnered over 15 million views across all social media platforms of Regal Entertainment and Project 8 in just 24 hours. It also sparked online trends, positive reactions, and comments around the teaser.
Furthermore, Fyang Smith, the endorser of Mang Inasal since last year, has once again appeared in two of their TV ads in the first quarter of 2026 alone – one is for the brand, featuring Coco Martin, Maris Racal, and Dimples Romana. The other of the two TV Ads from Mang Inasal, featuring Fyang herself, is for their Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, which has been improved with Milk Dusting, according to the ad airing on-air and streaming online via online ads and on the DRPS One Channel, with their slogan, “Creaminessssssss hanggang sa huling lasap!”
Furthermore, Mang Inasal is treating all its customers on March 22 and 29, 2026, to a marked-down 12 oz. Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. They can buy one for PHP 39.00 in-store, only on March 22, 2026, or for PHP 49.00 on the Mang Inasal app, GrabFood, and foodpanda, only on March 29, 2026. This promotion is part of their annual National Halo-Halo Blowout, a gesture of appreciation for its customers whose continued support has made the Extra Creamy Halo-Halo a leader in its category. Last March 15, 2026, Fyang headlined the improved product at the Dessert Museum in Pasay City, for their Halo-Halo-verse event.
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith have also appeared previously for their Mang Inasal JMFyang Photocard Collectibles Promo, which ran during the third quarter of 2025. They also recently appeared in Kaing Mang Inasal Stories, the first narrative series of Mang Inasal, which showcased real-life Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya moments. In the first episode of the series released last February, JM and Fyang depicted a new couple on their very first date.
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