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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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Now, digital cable and satellite television broadcasts are broadcasting 24 hours a day live nationwide via domestic satellite or DomSat.

Filipinos are now time to wake up and TV stations go on the air at 3:50 a.m. for ABS-CBN and GMA, 4:25 a.m. for TV5, 4:50 a.m. for PTV and GMA News TV, 5:50 a.m. for IBC., 5:55 a.m. for CNN Philippines.

1000 Hz tone/classical music may be broadcast fifteen to twenty minutes before the actual sign-on, for local and cable TV channels, Kaya pala nag-antay pa ako ng ilang minuto sa Knowledge Channel, DZMM TeleRadyo at Jeepney TV hanggang sa lumabas ang bidyo ng Pambansang Awit.

A signal to turn on remote transmitters may be played—this is usually a series of touch tones.

It flashes the program announcement and station message video:

ANNOUNCEMENT:
All programs, comments and suggestions, please write to the preceding programs of the National Telecommunications Commission, Vibal Building, Edsa, Quezon City, or the regional offices of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas.

Station Message

ABS-CBN

(1986-1992)

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station, transmitting on a 40-kilowatt transmitter output with permit number (Number of Licensed), authorizing this station to operate until (Date of License).

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Building on Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Republic of the Philippines.

Channel 2 Engineering is headed by the following personnel duly license by the National Telecommunications Commission:

Lists of Names of ABS-CBN Transmission Personnel

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2 is now SIGNING ON/OFF.

1991-1993

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Channel 2

A commercial television station transmitting on a 50 kilowatt transmitter output with permit number BSD-0254-91, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 1991.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at ABS-CBN Building on Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Channel 2 engineering is headed by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission:

Marcos A. Elizan: ECE No. 256
Herman Flaviano: No. 1PHN-4277
Franklin Mira: No. 8960-1301
Ernesto Balingit: No. 8960-0589
Fortunato Elizan, Jr.: No. 1PHN-2439
Carlos Nabartey: No. 1PHN-3259
Jose Ollero: No. 1PHN-3590
Rodolfo Herrera: ECE No. 2923
Jeffrey Echegoyen: ECE No. 4171

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, now signing on / off.

1993-1995

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Channel 2

A commercial television station transmitting on a 50-kilowatt transmitter output, with permit number BSD-1180-92, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 1994.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at ABS-CBN Bldg. on Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Channel 2 engineering is headed by the following personel, duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Comission and National Telecommunications Commission:

Engr. Marcos A. Elizan: ECE No. 256
Herman M. Flaviano: 1-PHN-4277
Franklin V. Mira: 1-PHN-8960-1301
Ernesto M. Balingit: 1-PHN-8960-0589
Carlos G. Nabartey: 1-PHN-3259
Jose Ollero: 1-PHN-3590
Armando Palminco: T2-0051

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2... Now signing-on / off.

1995-1997

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 50-kilowatt transmitter output, with permit number BSD-0264-94, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 1996.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Channel 2 Engineering is headed by the following personnel duly license by the National Telecommunications Commission:

Engr. Marcos A. Elizan: ECE No. 256
Engr. Eduardo Flores: ECE No. 1352

With First Class Radiotelephone Operators:

Herman M. Flaviano: 1-PHN-4277
Franklin V. Mira: 1-PHN-8960-1301
Ernesto M. Balingit: 1-PHN-8960-0589
Robert Del Rosario: 1PHN-9060
Carlos G. Nabartey: 1-PHN-3259
Jose Ollero: 1-PHN-3590

Second Class Telegraph Operator:

Armando Palminco: T2-0051

And Electronics and Communication Engineers:

Rodolfo M. Herrera, Jr.: ECE No. 2923

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2... Now signing-on /-off.

1998-2000

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. (Channel 2.)

A commercial television station transmitting on a 50-kilowatt transmitter output, with permit number BSD-0060-97, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 1999.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Channel 2 Engineering is headed by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Marcos A. Elizan: ECE No. 256
Engr. Eduardo Flores: ECE No. 1352

With First Class Radiotelephone Operators:

Herman M. Flaviano: 1-PNCR-12239
Ernesto M. Balingit: 1-PNCR-18482
Franklin V. Mira: 1-PNCR-10316
Carlos G. Nabartey: 1-PNCR-5872
Jose Ollero: 1-PNCR-4345
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731

Second Class Telegraph Operator

Armando Palminco: 2-TNCR-6364

And Electronics and Communication Engineers:

Marcos Sala: ECE No. 1922
Rolan Garabiles: ECE No. 12135
Robert Del Rosario: ECE No. 15403

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2... Now signing on/off.

2000-2003

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation,

A commercial television station transmitting on a 60 kilowatts for a Horizontal propagation popularization and 60 kilowatts for vertical propagation popularization and with an ERP of 346.2 Kilowatts with permit number BSD-0687-1999, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2002.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

ABS-CBN TV transmission operation is headed by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Eduardo Flores: ECE No. 1352
Engr. Lito Remulla: ECE No. 3584
Engr. Jose Rizaldy Umipig: ECE No. 2889

First Class Radio Telephone Operators

Herman M. Flaviano: 1-PNCR-12239
Ernesto M. Balingit: 1-PNCR-18482
Franklin V. Mira: 1-PNCR-10316
Carlos G. Nabartey: 1-PNCR-5872
Roberto M. Saura: 1-PNCR-4346
Jose Ollero: 1-PNCR-4325
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731
Michael D. dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108

Second Class Telegraph Operator

Armando L. Palminco: 2TNCR-6364

and Electronics and Communication Engineers:

Bernando M. Acosta: ECE No. 6672
Rolan P. Garabiles: ECE No. 12135
Robert Del Rosario: ECE No. 15403

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2. Now signing on/off.

2003-2006

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 60 kilowatts for a Horizontal propagation popularization and 60 kilowatts for vertical propagation popularization and with an ERP of 346.2 Kilowatts with permit number BSD-0639-2002, authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2005.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

Channel 2 Engineering is headed by the following personnel duly license by the National Telecommunications Commission:

Engr. Jose Rizalde Umipig: ECE No. 2889
Engr. Rodrigo V. Carandang: ECE No. 2677

First Class Radio Telephone Operators

Hernan M. Flaviano: 1PHN-4277
Franklin V. Mira: 1PNCR-10316
Carlos G. Nabartey: 1PHN-3259
Roberto M. Saura: 1PNCR-4346
Jose C. Ollero: 1PNCR-4345
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731
Michael D. dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Gerald B. Cabrillos: 99-1PHN-21563

Second Class Radio Telephone Operator

Armando L. Palminco: 2TNCR-6364

and

Engr. Rolan P. Garabiles: ECE No. 12135

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, Now Signing On / Off.

(2006-January 31, 2009)

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on 346.2 kilowatt effective-radiated power with permit number BSD-0634-2005 (REN) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2008.

Channel 2 studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN TV transmission operation is headed by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Rodolfo M. Herrera, Jr.
Rolan P. Garralibes
Franklin V. Mira
Michael D. dela Cruz
Ivan L. Banaag
Soriano A. Abecia, Jr.
Gerard B. Cabrillos
Allan I. Fantilaan
April V. Tenorio

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, Now signing on/off.

Note: This station message used after the national anthem during sign on and again before the national anthem during sign off. This station message background is updates July 10, 2006. This station message is defunct.

Note: Due to 60th Anniversary of ABS-CBN (1946-2006), ABS-CBN replaces the version of the Philippine National Anthem produced by OPS with their own version.

(February-October 2009)

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2-kilowatt transmitter output, with permit number BSD-0234-2008 (REN) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2011.

Channel 2 transmitter is located at ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 operates under the supervision of the following Electronics and Communications Engineers duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission.

Engr. Bernardo M. Acosta: ECE No. 6672
Engr. Erwin L. Francisco: ECE No. 7921

And carried out by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Jose Rizaldy Umipig: ECE No. 2889
Engr. Rolan P. Garabiles: ECE No. 12135
Engr. Russell P. Santos: ECE No. 22533
Engr. Francis D. Silva: ECE No. 39756
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Soriano A. Abecia, Jr.: 96-1PNCR-16540
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731
Gerald B. Cabrillos: 99-1PHN-21563

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, Now signing on/off.

(November 2009-January 2010)

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2-kilowatt transmitter output, with permit number BSD-0234-2008 (REN) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2011.

Channel 2 transmitter is located at ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN TV transmission operation is headed by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Bernando M. Acosta: ECE No. 6672
Engr. Erwin L. Francisco: ECE No. 7921
Engr. Jose Rizalde Umipig: ECE No. 2889
Engr. Rolan P. Garabiles: ECE No. 12135
Engr. Russell P. Santos: ECE No. 22533
Engr. Francis D. Silva: ECE No. 39756
Franklin V. Mira: 1PNCR-10386
Ryan Christopher J. Rivera: 93-1PNCR-11895
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Ivan Thaddeus L. Banaag: 95-1PV-13531
Soriano A. Abecia, Jr.: 96-1PNCR-16540
Gerald B. Cabrillos: 99-1PHN-21563
Paulo Bryan I. Manahan: 09-1PCAR-23721

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, Now signing on/off.

(2010-2012)

This is ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2-kilowatt effective radiated power with permit number BSD-0234-2008 (REN) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2011.

Channel 2 transmitter is located at ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 operates under the supervision of the following Electronics and Communications Engineers duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission.

Engr. Bernardo M. Acosta: ECE No. 6672
Engr. Erwin L. Francisco: ECE No. 7921

And carried out by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Jose Rizalde Umipig: ECE No. 2889
Engr. Melvin C. Acosta: ECE No. 2624
Engr. Rolan P. Garabiles: ECE No. 12135
Engr. Russell P. Santos: ECE No. 22533
Engr. Francis D. Silva: ECE No. 39756
Engr. John Achilles J. Denna: ECE No. 41724
Engr. Ralph Allan P. Bachar: ECE No. 45834
Franklin V. Mira: 1PNCR-10386
Ryan Christopher J. Rivera: 93-1PNCR-11895
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Ivan Thaddeus L. Banaag: 95-1PV-13531
Soriano A. Abecia, Jr.: 96-1PNCR-16540
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731
Gerald B. Cabrillos: 99-1PHN-21563
Paulo Bryan I. Manahan: 09-1PCAR-23721

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2. Now signing on/off.

(2012-2014)

This is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2-kilowatt effective radiated power with permit number BSD-0547-2011 (REN/MOD) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2014.

Channel 2 transmitter is located at ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 operates under the supervision of the following Electronics and Communications Engineers duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission.

Engineer Bernardo M. Acosta: ECE No. 6672
Engineer Erwin L. Francisco: PECE No. 0428

And carried out by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engineer Jose Rizalde Umipig: ECE No. 2889
Engineer Melvin C. Acosta: PECE 0407
Engineer Ronnie B. Sagad: ECE No. 46355
Engineer Jayson T. Palma: ECE No. 46346
Engineer Rene Francis A. Lardizabal: ECE No. 45894
Engineer Romulo C. Tataro Jr.: ECE No. 33398
Engineer Ryan B. Vigil: ECE No. 44214
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Orlando M. Logarta: 93-1PNCR-3016
Richie P. Nava: 97-1PNCR-26731
Rene Agravante: 93-1PV-5715

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2. Now signing on/off.

March 24, 2016-May 4, 2020 (Voiced by Peter Musngi) with ABS-CBN Orchestral Theme

This is ABS-CBN Corporation, Channel 2.

A commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2 kilowatt effective radiated power with permit to operate number BSD-0029-2015 (REN) Authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2017.

Channel 2 transmitters are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sergeant Esguerra Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 operates under the supervision of an Electronics and Communications Engineer duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission.

Engineer Bernardo M. Acosta: PECE no. 864

And carried out by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Engineer Jose Rizalde M. Umipig: PECE no. 794
Engineer Melvin C. Acosta: PECE no. 407
Franklin V. Mira: 1PNCR-10386
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Orlando M. Lagarta: 93-1PNCR-6016
Engineer Romulo C. Tataro Jr.: ECE no. – 0033398
Engineer Jayson T. Palma: ECE no. – 0046346
Engineer Ronnie B. Sagad: ECE no. – 0046355
Engineer Jerson I. Ignacio: ECE no. – 0058108
Engineer Jose Paolo L. Garibay: ECE no. – 0054943
Dioskoro Dillon: 92-1PHN-758
Rene O. Agravante: 93-1PV-5715

This is ABS-CBN Channel 2, now signing on/off.

May 5, 2020-present (voiced by Peter Musngi aka "Peter Rabbit") with ABS-CBN Millennium Overture Jingle 2000

ANNOUNCEMENT: (W/O VOICE-OVER): Any comments, suggestions and objections to the contents of the proceeding programs may be referred to the commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, VIBAL Building, EDSA, Q.C. or the NTC regional offices & the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas.

This is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2, a commercial television station transmitting on a 346.2 kilowatt effective radiated power with permit number BSD-0121-2018 (MOD) authorizing the station to operate until December 31, 2020.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 transmitter is located at ABS-CBN Broadcast Center Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City,

The operations of ABS-CBN Channel 2 are supervised by Electronics and Communications Engineers duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission.

Engr. Bernardo M. Acosta: PECE no. 864
Engr. Erwin L. Francisco: PECE no. 428

And carried out by the following personnel duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and National Telecommunications Commission.

Engr. Jose Rizalde M. Umipig: PECE no. 749
Engr. Melvin C. Acosta: PECE no. 407
Engr. Rolan P. Garalibes: PECE no. 453
Engr. Pablo C. De Vera: PECE no. 567
Engr. Georamil A. Maquinto: PECE no. 580
Michael D. Dela Cruz: 98-1PNCR-21108
Ronald Parumog: 93-1PNCR-7238
Noli A. Reforma: 95-1PNCR-13447
Elmer B. Claveria: 93-1PV-2173
Ivan Thaddeus L. Banaag: 95-1PV-13531
Orlando M. Lagarta: 93-1PNCR-6016
Samuel D. Marbella: 96-1PV-16667
Andres L. Valiente, Jr.: 96-1PHN-16941
Adolfo M. Garay: 97-1PNCR-19107
Randy L. Mariscotes: 97-1PNCR-19614
Bienvenido Q. San Juan, Jr.: 94-1PNCR-12119
Engr. Ronnie B. Sagad: ECE no. 46355
Engr. Jayson T. Palma: ECE no. 46346
Engr. Jose Paolo L. Garibay: ECE no. 54943
Engr. Ronald V. Soriano: ECE no. 10346
Engr. Amelito G. Reymudan: ECE no. 16356
Engr. Abraham R. Aragon: ECE no. 63291
Engr. Fer Jumina: ECE no. 38345
Engr. Jonathan Baldo: ECE no. 6452
Engr. Benjamin M. Jaim, Jr.: ECE no. 5565
Engr. Erwin T. Tumulak: ECE no. 12802
Engr. Narciso V. Bernante: ECE no. 23782
Rene O. Agravante: 93-1PV-5715
Nestor Magbo-o: 94-1PNCR-9854
Dioskoro Billon: 92-1PHN-758
Jan D. Vicente: 97-1PNCR-19248
Jergen V. Millena: 99-1PHN-2157
Febwin E. Villaceran: 07-1PHN-23472
Jake M. Serrano: 08-1PNCR-23545
Omar Cruz: 99-1PNCR-23981
Anthony J. Barbonio: 09-1PNCR-23024
Arnold G. Cabran: 11-1PHN-24625
Julius Mark Aragona: 17-1PNCR-20865
Chester Louie Banzuela: 17-1PNCR-2684
Rafael Bartoquillo: 14-1PNCR-26670
Reynaldo E. Pagador: 15-1PNCR-26810

ABS-CBN Channel 2 programming can also be seen at the following stations

TV 32 Sto. Tomas, Benguet
TV 3 Sto. Tomas, Benguet
TV 11 Amuyao, Mountain Province
TV 7 Ilocos Norte
TV 11 Ilocos Sur
TV 34 Ilocos Sur
TV 2 Isabela
TV 3 Tuguegarao
TV 9 Aparri
TV 11 Batanes
TV 34 Tarlac
TV 34 San Miguel
TV 46 Pampanga
TV 12 Olongapo
TV 13 Botolan
TV 11 San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
TV 40 Jala-jala
TV 46 San Pablo, Laguna
TV 10 Batangas
TV 7 Catanduanes
TV 7 Sorsogon
TV 11 Naga
TV 4 Legazpi
TV 10 Tabaco
TV 4 Murcia, Negros Occidental
TV 9 Kalibo
TV 2 Tacloban
TV 40 Bacolod
TV 3 Cebu
TV 9 Bohol
TV 12 Valencia, Negros Oriental
TV 3 Zamboanga
TV 4 Iligan
TV 2 Malaybalay, Bukidnon
TV 4 Davao
TV 3 General Santos
TV 5 Cotabato
TV 11 Butuan

This is ABS-CBN Corporation Channel 2, In The Service of the Filipino. Now signing on / off.

PTV

2018-present

DISCLAIMER (W/O VOICE-OVER): The views and opinions expressed by the hosts do not necessarily state or reflect those of the management and the network. Furthermore, the views and opinions of the guest do not reflect those of the hosts, the show, the management and the network.

This is People's Television Network, Inc. (PTNI) with studios and transmitter located at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, broadcasting with a power of 50,000 watts, duly licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission.

People's Television Network, Inc. is operated and maintained by duly licensed Electronics and Communications Engineers:

Reyman G. Royo, Electronics Communication Engineer - ECE#: 0064512
Rankine Ivanger O. Pomoy, Electronics Communication Engineer - ECE#: 0065998
Marc Jayson S. Malicdem, Electronics Communication Technician - ECT#: 0015218
Harry D. Ortiz, Electronics Communication Technician - ECT#: 0088541

With First Class Radio-Telephone Operators:

Ramon C. Ciervo: Lic# 15-1PNCR-26811
Ricky S. Galeza: Lic# 95-1PNCR-14083
Freddie B. Binoggon: Lic# 99-1PHN-21413
Derick B. Bornilla: Lic# 99-1PHN-24018

The People's Television Network Inc. serves the entire nation simulcast through its provincial stations:

PTV 4 Manila
PTV 8 Cordillera
PTV 4 Palawan
PTV 12 Calbayog
PTV 11 Cebu
PTV 10 Dumaguete
PTV 2 Guimaras
PTV 8 Tacloban
PTV 8 Agusan del Sur
PTV 11 Davao
PTV 48 Tagum
PTV 11 Sibugay

Now Signing On/Off

All programs shown on this station were previewed and approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

ABC (1992-2010)

The ABC-5 Morning Offering and Evening Prayer: the prayers which is voiced over by Fr. James Reuter, and another lady voiceover… The Morning Prayer starts with “Dear God, thank you for having us a wonderful (day of the week)”

Fr. Larry Faraon and Fr. Jiggers Alejandrino led the AMEN Prayer at the sign-off of ABC-5

pre-TV5 era when Lauds Morning Prayer and Vespers Evening Prayer produced by Jesuit Communications (JESCOM) and a prayer for healing with Fr. Fernando Suarez was also aired since 2007-2008

This is the Associated Broadcasting Company, DWET-TV.

ABC is a commercial broadcast station, authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with licensed number _________, to expire on (Date of License).

The ABC transmitter and studio complex are located at the 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

ABC is authorized to operate from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM with the power of 40 kilowatts.

This station is operated the following personnel, duly licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ladies and Gentlemen this is the Associated Broadcasting Company, DWET-TV is now Signing on/off.

TV5

(2015-2018)

Script Version

This is TV5, DWET-TV.

TV5 is a commercial broadcast station authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with license number BSD-0012-2014 (REN) 0864 to expire on November 21, 2017.

TV5 transmitter is located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

TV5 studio complex is located along Reliance Street, corner Sheridan Street, Buayang Bato, Mandaluyong City.

TV5 operates with a transmitter power of 60 kilowatts.

TV5 Network Engineering is headed by:

Rodrigo V. Carandang: PECE No. 0000005

TV5 Transmission Engineering Personnel are duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Professional Electronics Engineer:

Hernando C. Manoguid: PECE No. 0000423

Electronics Engineers:

Marjohn B. Layugan: ECE No. 0042867
Brian Carlo Villar: ECE No. 0058431

First Class Radio Telephone Operators:

Armando G. Armada: 95-1PNCR-13661
Danilo P. Anoos: 93-1PVII-2513
Adolfo M. Garay: 97-1PNCR-19107
Robert A. Españo: 2K-1PHN-24096

TV5 programs are seen nationwide via TV5 and affiliate stations:

TV5 Stations:

Channel 5 Metro Manila
Channel 2 Laoag
Channel 28 Baguio
Channel 32 Bacolod
Channel 21 Cebu
Channel 21 Cagayan de Oro
Channel 2 Davao
Channel 12 General Santos

Affiliate Stations:

Channel 32 Vigan
Channel 25 Santiago
Channel 28 Baler
Channel 24 Tarlac
Channel 22 Olongapo
Channel 44 Batangas
Channel 50 Calapan
Channel 22 Naga
Channel 6 Legazpi
Channel 47 Sorsogon
Channel 9 Puerto Princesa
Channel 25 Boracay
Channel 36 Guimaras
Channel 4 Tacloban
Channel 34 Malaybalay
Channel 48 Oroquieta
Channel 10 Marawi
Channel 11 Zamboanga

Ladies and Gentlemen, TV5 DWET-TV is now signing on / off.

Voice Version

This is TV5, DWET-TV.

TV5 is a commercial broadcast station, authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with licensed number BSD-0016-2014 (MOD) 0864 to expire on November 21, 2017.

TV5 transmitter is located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

TV5 studio complex is located along Reliance corner Sheridan Streets, Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City.

TV5 operates with the transmitting power of 60 kilowatts.

TV5 Network Engineering is headed by Rodrigo V. Carandang, PECE No. 000005

TV5 Transmission Engineering Personnel is duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission:

Professional Electronics Engineer:

Hernando C. Manoguid: PECE No. 0000423

Electronics Engineers:

Marjohn B. Layugan: ECE No. 0042867
Brian Carlo Villar: ECE No. 0058431

and First Class Radio Telephone Operators:

Armando G. Armada: 95-1PNCR-13661
Danilo P. Anoos: 93-1PVII-2513
Adolfo M. Garay: 97-1PNCR-19107

and

Robert A. Espano: 2K-1PHN-24096

TV5 programs are seen nationwide via TV5 and Affiliate Stations.

TV5 Stations:

Channel 5 – Metro Manila
Channel 2 – Laoag
Channel 28 – Baguio
Channel 32 – Bacolod
Channel 21 – Cebu
Channel 21 – Cagayan de Oro
Channel 2 – Davao
Channel 12 – General Santos

Affiliate Stations are:

Channel 32 – Vigan
Channel 25 – Santiago
Channel 39 – Tuguegarao
Channel 28 – Baler
Channel 24 – Tarlac
Channel 22 – Olongapo
Channel 51 – Rizal
Channel 44 – Batangas
Channel 50 – Calapan
Channel 22 – Naga
Channel 6 – Legaspi
Channel 47 – Sorsogon
Channel 9 – Puerto Princesa
Channel 25 – Boracay
Channel 36 – Guimaras
Channel 4 – Tacloban
Channel 34 – Malaybalay
Channel 48 – Oroquieta
Channel 13 – Butuan
Channel 10 – Marawi
Channel 11 – Zamboanga

Ladies and Gentlemen, TV5, DWET-TV is now signing on/off.

2018-present

ANNOUNCEMENT: (W/O VOICE-OVER): Any comments, suggestions and objections to the contents of the proceeding programs may be referred to the commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, VIBAL Bldg., Q.C. or the NTC regional offices & the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas.

This is 5 DWET-TV.

5 is a commercial broadcast station authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with temporary license number BSD-0403-2017 (REN) to expire on November 21, 2020.

5 transmitter is located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

5 studio complex is located along Reliance corner Sheridan Street, Buayang Bato, Mandaluyong City.

5 operates with a transmitting of 120 kilowatts Effective radiated power.

5 Network Engineering is headed by:

Rodrigo V. Carandang: PECE # 0000005

5 Transmission by the Electronics Communications Engineering and Technicans Personnel are duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Professional Electronics Engineers:

Hernando C. Manoguid: PECE # 0000423
Christian Lear Miquiabas: PECE # 0000894

Electronics Engineers:

Marjohn B. Layugan: ECE # 0042867
Brian Carlo Villar: ECE # 0058431
Russell P. Santos: ECE # 0022533
Francis M. De Silva: ECE # 0039756
Monfer San Jurado: ECE # 0045841

1st Class Radio Telephone Operators and Electronics Technicians:

Armando G. Armada: 95-1PNCR-13661
Adolfo M. Garay: 97-1PNCR-19107
Danilo P. Anoos: 93-1PVII-2513
Perfecto Dayao: 93-1PNCR-4582
Nick S. Anilao: 96-1PHN-28273
Robert A. Espano: 2K-1PHN-24096

5 programs are seen nationwide via 5 and affiliate stations:

5 Stations:

Channel 5 Metro Manila
Channel 2 Laoag
Channel 28 Baguio
Channel 32 Bacolod
Channel 21 Cebu
Channel 21 Cagayan de Oro
Channel 2 Davao
Channel 12 General Santos

Affiliate Stations:

Channel 32 Vigan

Channel 5 Batanes

Channel 39 Tuguegarao

Channel 25 Santiago

Channel 11 Aparri

Channel 13 Mountain Province

Channel 5 Abra

Channel 28 Baler

Channel 22 Olongapo

Channel 24 Tarlac

Channel 44 Batangas

Channel 50 Jalajala, Rizal

Channel 6 Occidental Mindoro

Channel 50 Calapan

Channel 9 Puerto Princesa

Channel 8 Daet

Channel 22 Naga

Channel 45 Legaspi

Channel 5 Virac

Channel 47 Sorsogon

Channel 25 Boracay

Channel 33 Roxas

Channel 36 Gumarias

Channel 50 Murcia, Negros Occidental

Channel 2 Dumaguete

Channel 7 Tagbilaran

Channel 4 Tacloban

Channel 2 Masbate

Channel 9 Catbalogan

Channel 11 Catarman

Channel 5 Borongan

Channel 34 Malaybalay

Channel 5 Pagadian

Channel 48 Oroquieta

Channel 5 Iligan

Channel 10 Dipolog

Channel 23 Tandag

Channel 36 Butuan

Channel 19 Surigao

Channel 28 Agusan Del Sur

Channel 46 Tagum

Channel 10 Marawi

Channel 10 Cotabato

Channel 11 Zamboanga

Channel 6 Jolo

Ladies and Gentlemen, 5 DWET-TV is now signing on/off.

Note: The station message is used after the national anthem during sign on and again before the national anthem during sign off. This station message background is updated as of May 5, 2015.

Note: This is an updated version of 2018 station notice, along with adding new engineer Christian Lear Miquiabas and Florento Husto, former Radyo5 92.3 News FM's first class radio operators Monfer San Jurado, for as a new operator of the network and where the former DZBB 594 Transmitter Technician Nick S. Anilao was first mentioned.

Note: This was a station notice, where the former ABS-CBN Electronics Engineer Russel P. Santos and Francis M. De Silva was first and second mentioned.

Note: This will be the first station notice of the network as a widescreen format.

GMA (1980-present)

GMA-7 Station Notice voiced by Al Torres

(1980-2000)

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7. A commercial TV Station with 50,000-watt transmitting power authorized under temporary Licensed No. 81-______ / BSD-____-86 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) valid until (Date)

GMA Studios & Office are located at GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Broadway Centrum, Aurora Blvd. Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Bldg. H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA Transmitter located at Tandang Sora Barangay Culiat, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by ____________

GMA Transmission Personnel is composed of Electronics and Communications Engineers, Technicians and First Class Radio Operators with License issued by Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Lists of Names of GMA 7 Engineering Department

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. Seen via Satellite in over 27 stations Nationwide

This is GMA, the Philippines Largest Network! Now signing on/off.

1982-1986

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7. A commercial TV Station with 50,000-watt transmitting power authorized under temporary Licensed No. BC-(number of permit)-82 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission, valid until December 31, 1985.

GMA Studios & Office are located at GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Broadway Centrum, Aurora Blvd. Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Bldg. H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA Transmitter located at Tandang Sora Barangay Culiat, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by ____________

GMA Transmission Personnel is composed of Electronics and Communications Engineers, Technicians and First Class Radio Operators with License issued by Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Lists of Names of GMA 7 Engineering Department

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television. Seen via satellite in over 23 stations nationwide!

Luzon

GMA-7 Manila
TV-10 Baguio
TV-5 Mt. Province
TV-4 Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
TV-10 Olongapo
TV-5 Botolan
TV-12 Batangas
TV-5 Marinduque
TV-7 Naga
TV-12 Legaspi
TV-8 Tabaco
TV-12 Catanduanes

Visayas

TV-6 Iloilo
TV-10 Bacolod
TV-7 Cebu
TV-11 Barili
TV-5 Samboan

Mindanao

TV-12 Cagayan De Oro
TV-12 Kitanglad
TV-8 Valencia
TV-2 Iligan
TV-7 Davao
TV-3 Zamboanga

This is GMA, the Philippines Largest Network! Now signing on/off.

1987-1989

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 50,000 watt transmitting power authorized under Temporary License number BSD-(number of permit)-87 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 1989.

GMA Studios and Office are located at the GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Building, 111 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA transmitter is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by _________________.

GMA Transmission Crew is composed of Electronics & Communications Engineers and First Class Radio Operators with license number issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

List of GMA Network Engineering Staff

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 18 stations nationwide!

This is GMA, the Philippines' Largest Network! Now Signing On / Off.

1990-1992 (Voiced by George Boone)

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 50,000 watt transmitting power authorized under Temporary License number BSD-(number of permit)-89 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 1993.

GMA Studios and Office are located at the GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Building, 111 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA transmitter is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by Engineer Emilio Solidum.

GMA Transmission Crew is composed of Electronics & Communications Engineers and First Class Radio Operators with license number issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

List of GMA Network Engineering Staff

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 27 stations nationwide!

This is GMA, the Philippines' Largest Network! Now Signing On / Off.

1992-1995

This is GMA Rainbow Satellite Network, DZBB-TV Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 50,000 watt transmitting power authorized under Temporary License number BSD-(number of permit)-91 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 1995.

GMA Studios and Office are located at the GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Building, 111 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA transmitter is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by _________________.

GMA Transmission Crew is composed of Electronics & Communications Engineers and First Class Radio Operators with license number issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

List of GMA Network Engineering Staff

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 27 stations nationwide!

This is GMA, the Philippines' Largest Network! Now Signing On / Off.

1996-1998

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 50,000 watt transmitting power authorized under Temporary License number BSD-(number of permit)-95 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 1997.

GMA Studios and Office are located at the GMA EDSA TV Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, GMA Broadway Studios, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City and GMA Sagittarius Building, 111 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

GMA transmitter is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by Engineer Antonio M. Leduna.

GMA Transmission Crew is composed of Electronics & Communications Engineers and First Class Radio Operators with license number issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

List of GMA Network Engineering Staff

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 27 stations nationwide!

This is GMA, the Philippines' Largest Network! Now Signing On / Off.

(2004-2006)

This is GMA, DZBB-TV Channel 7.

A commercial TV Station with 100,000-watt transmitting power authorized under temporary Licensed No. BSD-0297-2003 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 2006

GMA Studios are located at GMA Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines.

The GMA Transmitter is located at Tandang Sora, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City

GMA Engineering is headed by Antonio M. Leduna

GMA Transmission Personnel is composed of Electronics and Communications Engineers, Technicians and First Class Radio Operators with License Number issued by Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Thomas Sales: ECE No. 3010
Elvis B, Ancheta: ECE No. 3575
Erwin R. Timbre: ECE No. 3650
Riniel Dela Cruz: ECE No. 15741
Benito Manarin: ECE No. 21627
Jonathan G. Salvo: ECE No. 19705
Roel V. Castro: 94-1PNCR-12224
Renato Gonzales: 94-1PNCR-10804
Almario Lontoc: 96-1PNCR-16684
Rafael A. Racelis: 94-1PNCR-11977
Remegio Apostol: 93-1PNCR-5564
Arnel V. Aricheta: 93-1PNCR-6617
Albert Beltran: 98-1PX-096354
Alan Mangubat: 97-1PXI-20349
Julito Baylas: 94-1PXI-04543
Nathaniel Basuil Sr. 97-1PXI-07987
Eulogio Cuering Sr. 95-1PX-05345
Albert Beltran - 98-1PX-096354
Chito Narboada: 95-1PVII-13315

All programs and commercial materials telecasted on this channel have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. Seen via Sattelite in over 50 stations Nationwide

This is GMA, the Philippines Largest Network! Now signing on/off.

(2007-2010)

This is GMA DZBB Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 100,000 watt transmitting power authorized under Temporary License No. BSD-0397-2006 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 2009.

GMA Studios are located at the GMA Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Republic Of The Philippines.

The GMA transmitter station is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by Engr. Joselito Remulla.

GMA Transmission Crew is composed of Electronics & Communications Engineers and First Class Radio Operators with license number issued by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Thomas Sales: ECE No. 3010
Elvis B, Ancheta: ECE No. 3575
Erwin R. Timbre: ECE No. 3650
Riniel Dela Cruz: ECE No. 15741
Benito Manarin: ECE No. 21627
Jonathan G. Salvo: ECE No. 19705
Roel V. Castro: 94-1PNCR-12224
Renato Gonzales: 94-1PNCR-10804
Almario R. Lontoc: 96-1PNCR-16684
Rafael A. Racelis: 94-1PNCR-11977
Remegio Apostol: 93-1PNCR-5564
Arnel V. Aricheta: 93-1PNCR-6617
Nick S. Anilao: 96-1PHN-28273
Charlie F. Perez: 06-1PHN-23257
Gregorio A. De Afria Jr.: 06-1PNCR-23325
Peter Paul M. Basallote: 06-1PNCR-23273
Gerard Lorenz O. Sandagon: 06-1PV-23313
Elvin B. Fabro: 08-1PX-23550
Noel M. Almerida: 94-1PVII-11297
Alex P. Baynio: 97-1PVII-20267
Glenn S. Tudtud: 07-1PVII-23366
Alan Mangubat: 97-1PXI-20349
Julito Baylas: 94-1PXI-04543
Nathaniel Basuil Sr.: 97-1PXI-07987
Eulogio Cuering Sr.: 95-1PX-05345
Albert Beltran: 98-1PX-096354
Chito Narboada: 95-1PVII-13315

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in over 43 stations nationwide!

Luzon

GMA-7 Manila
TV-7 Batanes
TV-13 Aparri
TV-5 Ilocos Norte
TV-7 Tuguegarao
TV-7 Abra
TV-7 Quirino
TV-5 Bayombong
TV-10 Benguet
TV-5 Baler
TV-10 Olongapo
TV-12 Batangas
TV-7 Naga
TV-12 Legaspi
TV-7 Romblon
TV-7 Masbate
TV-13 Occidental Mindoro
TV-13 Catanduanes
TV-8 Coron, Palawan
TV-12 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
TV-6 Brooke's Point, Palawan

Visayas

TV-5 Calbayog
TV-13 Catbalogan
TV-8 Borongan
TV-10 Tacloban
TV-48 Ormoc
TV-10 Capoocan, Leyte
TV-12 Isabel, Leyte
TV-8 Kalibo
TV-11 Antique
TV-5 Roxas
TV-6 Iloilo
TV-10 Bacolod
TV-7 Cebu
TV-11 Bohol
TV-5 Dumaguete
TV-10 Sipalay

Mindanao:

TV-41 Mambajao
TV-35 Cagayan de Oro
TV-12 Bukidnon
TV-4 Dipolog
TV-5 Ozamis
TV-3 Pagadian
TV-21 Ipil
TV-11 Iligan
TV-26 Butuan
TV-3 Agusan del Sur
TV-7 Dinagat
TV-10 Surigao
TV-2 Tandag
TV-12 Bislig
TV-5 Davao
TV-5 Panabo
TV-8 General Santos
TV-12 Kidapawan
TV-9 Zamboanga
TV-12 Cotabato
TV-12 Jolo
TV-8 Tawi-Tawi

This is GMA, the Philippines' largest network, now signing on/off.

December 15, 2017-December 31, 2019 (Voiced by Al Torres) with GMA Kapuso Theme March 14, 2005 (Instrumental version)

ANNOUNCEMENT: (W/O VOICE-OVER): Any comments, suggestions and objections to the contents of the proceeding programs may be referred to the commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, VIBAL Building, Q.C. or the NTC regional offices & the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas.

Script Version

This is GMA-DZBB Channel 7.

A commercial TV station with 100,000-watt transmitting power authorized under Station License No. BSD-0067-2016 (REN) issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 2019.

GMA Studios are located at the GMA Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines.

GMA transmitter station is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by

Elvis B. Ancheta: Professional Electronics Engineer No. 897

GMA Transmission Personnel is composed of Electronics Engineers, Technicians, and First Class Radio Operators with licenses issued by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ricardo L. Cabral: Professional Electronics Engr No. 92
Erwin R. Timbre: Electronics Engr No. 3650
Harold Kim D. Magarro: Electronics Engr No. 16782
Jonathan G. Salvo: Electronics Engr No. 19705
Joel M. Agu: Electronics Engr No. 40727
Jayrald C. Arellano: Electronics Engr No. 49545
Rodrigo P. Cuizon, Jr.: Professional Electronics Engr No. 875
Louie O. Siapengco: Electronics Engr No. 15586
Ralph T. Palma: Electronics Engr No. 29315
Glynn Anthony A. Barroga: Electronics Engr No. 37435
Mamerto D. Logronio, Jr.: Electronics Engr No. 28729
Celestino A. Vega, Jr.: Electronics Engr No. 19182
Kristine F. Salmorin: Electronics Engr No. 49121
Bonnie Rey A. Ulang: Electronics Engr No. 47499
Glen Aries T. Leonor: Electronics Engr No. 52560
Reykel M. Espiritu: Electronics Tech No. 305
Arvie P. Cariaga: Electronics Tech No. 603
Rafael A. Racelis: 94-1PNCR-11977
Innocencio Robert D. Maniago: 95-1PNCR-15029
Arnel V. Aricheta: 93-1PNCR-6617
Charlie F. Perez: 06-1PHN-23257 (NTC), ECT# 0073 (PRC)
Gerard Lorenz O. Sandagon: 06-1PV-23313
Peter N. Basallote: 06-1PNCR-23273
Ramon C. Tantay: 94-1PNCR-12248
Nelson C. Suarez: 17-1PNCR-26853
Rene Q. Royo: 95-1PNCR-15435
Larry A. Gabuco: 95-1PNCR-13478
Nathaniel F. Santiago: 11-1PHN-26421
Donny A. Villadores: 98-1PXII-44394
Arnel Actub: 13-1PX-58335
Charles M. De Leon: 97-1PXII-64256
Victor L. De Guzman: 95-1PVII-20139
Paul David P. Domingo: 97-1PXI-20349

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in 52 stations nationwide.

Luzon:

GMA-7 Manila
TV-7 Batanes
TV-5 Laoag
TV-48 Vigan
TV-7 Abra
TV-7 Tuguegarao
TV-13 Aparri
TV-5 Mountain Province
TV-8 Tabuk
TV 10 Bontoc
TV-11 La Union
TV-7 Ilagan
TV-48 Cauayan
TV-21 Santiago
TV-10 Benguet
TV-7 Cabanatuan
TV-10 Dagupan
TV-10 Pampanga
TV-5 Tarlac
TV-10 Olongapo
TV-27 Balanga
TV-46 Malolos
TV-26 Obando
TV-5 Baler
TV-12 Batangas
TV-12 Tagaytay
TV-31 Calamba
TV-26 San Pablo
TV-44 Jalajala, Rizal
TV-5 Lucena
TV-12 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
TV-6 Brooke's Point, Palawan
TV-8 Coron, Palawan
TV-13 Occidental Mindoro
TV-33 Oriental Mindoro
TV-13 Boac
TV-7 Romblon
TV-8 Daet
TV-7 Naga
TV-13 Iriga
TV-12 Legazpi
TV-8 Malilipot
TV-8 Camalig
TV-13 Catanduanes
TV-2 Sorsogon
TV-7 Masbate

Visayas:

TV-5 Calbayog
TV-8 Borongan
TV-10 Tacloban
TV-48 Ormoc
TV-10 Capoocan, Leyte
TV-12 Isabel, Leyte
TV-2 Kalibo
TV-35 Boracay
TV-11 Antique
TV-5 Roxas
TV-6 Iloilo
TV-13 Bacolod
TV-5 Cadiz
TV-30 Murcia, Negros Occidental
TV-7 Cebu
TV-11 Barili
TV-11 Samboan
TV-7 Toledo
TV-11 Bohol
TV-5 Dumaguete
TV-10 Sipalay

Mindanao:

TV-41 Mambajao
TV-35 Cagayan de Oro
TV-12 Bukidnon
TV-4 Dipolog
TV-5 Ozamis
TV-3 Pagadian
TV-21 Ipil
TV-11 Iligan
TV-26 Butuan
TV-3 Agusan del Sur
TV-7 Dinagat
TV-10 Surigao
TV-2 Tandag
TV-12 Bislig
TV-5 Davao
TV-5 Panabo
TV-8 General Santos
TV-12 Kidapawan
TV-9 Zamboanga
TV-12 Cotabato
TV-12 Jolo
TV-8 Tawi-Tawi

This is GMA, the Philippines' largest network, now Signing On/Off.

Voice Version

This is GMA-DZBB Channel 7

A Commercial TV Station with 100,000-watt transmitting power authorized under Station License Number BSD-0067-2016 (REN) issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 2019.

GMA studios are located at the GMA Complex, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines.

The GMA transmitter station is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by

Elvis B. Ancheta: Professional Electronics Engineer No. 897

GMA Transmission Personnel is composed of Electronics Engineers, Technicians, and First Class Radio Operators with License issued by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ricardo L. Cabral: Professional Electronics Engr No. 92
Erwin R. Timbre: Electronics Engr No. 3650
Harold Kim D. Magarro: Electronics Engr No. 16782
Jonathan G. Salvo: Electronics Engr No. 19705
Joel M. Agu: Electronics Engr No. 40727
Jayrald C. Arellano: Electronics Engr No. 49545
Rodrigo P. Cuizon, Jr.: Professional Electronics Engr No. 875
Louie O. Siapengco: Electronics Engr No. 15586
Ralph T. Palma: Electronics Engr No. 29315
Glynn Anthony A. Barroga: Electronics Engr No. 37435
Mamerto D. Logronio, Jr.: Electronics Engr No. 28729
Celestino A. Vega, Jr.: Electronics Engr No. 19182
Kristine F. Salmorin: Electronics Engr No. 49121
Bonnie Rey A. Ulang: Electronics Engr No. 47499
Glen Aries T. Leonor: Electronics Engr No. 52560
Reykel M. Espiritu: Electronics Tech No. 305
Arvie P. Cariaga: Electronics Tech No. 603
Rafael A. Racelis: 94-1PNCR-11977
Innocencio Robert D. Maniago: 95-1PNCR-15029
Arnel V. Aricheta: 93-1PNCR-6617
Charlie F. Perez: 06-1PHN-23257 (NTC), ECT# 0073 (PRC)
Gerard Lorenz O. Sandagon: 06-1PV-23313
Peter N. Basallote: 06-1PNCR-23273
Ramon C. Tantay: 94-1PNCR-12248
Nelson C. Suarez: 17-1PNCR-26853
Rene Q. Royo: 95-1PNCR-15435
Larry A. Gabuco: 95-1PNCR-13478
Nathaniel F. Santiago: 11-1PHN-26421
Donny A. Villadores: 98-1PXII-44394
Arnel Actub: 13-1PX-58335
Charles M. De Leon: 97-1PXII-64256
Victor L. De Guzman: 95-1PVII-20139
Paul David P. Domingo: 97-1PXI-20349

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie & Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in FIFTY FIVE stations nationwide!

Luzon:

GMA-7 Manila
TV-7 Batanes
TV-5 Laoag
TV-48 Vigan
TV-7 Abra
TV-7 Tuguegarao
TV-13 Aparri
TV-5 Mountain Province
TV-8 Tabuk
TV 10 Bontoc
TV-11 La Union
TV-7 Ilagan
TV-48 Cauayan
TV-21 Santiago
TV-10 Benguet
TV-7 Cabanatuan
TV-10 Dagupan
TV-10 Pampanga
TV-5 Tarlac
TV-10 Olongapo
TV-27 Balanga
TV-46 Malolos
TV-26 Obando
TV-5 Baler
TV-12 Batangas
TV-12 Tagaytay
TV-31 Calamba
TV-26 San Pablo
TV-44 Jalajala, Rizal
TV-5 Lucena
TV-12 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
TV-6 Brooke's Point, Palawan
TV-8 Coron, Palawan
TV-13 Occidental Mindoro
TV-33 Oriental Mindoro
TV-13 Boac
TV-7 Romblon
TV-8 Daet
TV-7 Naga
TV-13 Iriga
TV-12 Legazpi
TV-8 Malilipot
TV-8 Camalig
TV-13 Catanduanes
TV-2 Sorsogon
TV-7 Masbate

Visayas:

TV-5 Calbayog
TV-8 Borongan
TV-10 Tacloban
TV-48 Ormoc
TV-10 Capoocan, Leyte
TV-12 Isabel, Leyte
TV-2 Kalibo
TV-35 Boracay
TV-11 Antique
TV-5 Roxas
TV-6 Iloilo
TV-13 Bacolod
TV-5 Cadiz
TV-30 Murcia, Negros Occidental
TV-7 Cebu
TV-11 Barili
TV-11 Samboan
TV-7 Toledo
TV-11 Bohol
TV-5 Dumaguete
TV-10 Sipalay

Mindanao:

TV-41 Mambajao
TV-35 Cagayan de Oro
TV-12 Bukidnon
TV-4 Dipolog
TV-5 Ozamis
TV-3 Pagadian
TV-21 Ipil
TV-11 Iligan
TV-26 Butuan
TV-3 Agusan del Sur
TV-7 Dinagat
TV-10 Surigao
TV-2 Tandag
TV-12 Bislig
TV-5 Davao
TV-5 Panabo
TV-8 General Santos
TV-12 Kidapawan
TV-9 Zamboanga
TV-12 Cotabato
TV-12 Jolo
TV-8 Tawi-Tawi

This is GMA, the Philippines' largest network, now signing on/off.

Note: This station message used after the national anthem during sign on and again before the national anthem during sign off. This station message background is updated on September 6, 2017.

Note: This is the first station notice of the network as a widescreen format

Note: they dropped the slogan "Kapuso ng Bawat Pilipino", replacing 2011 GMA Logo with 2014 version of GMA Logo.

January 1, 2020-present (voiced by Weng dela Pena)

ANNOUNCEMENT (without V/O): Any comments, suggestions of objections to the contents of the preceding programs maybe referred to the Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, Vibal Building, EDSA, Quezon City or the NTC Regional Offices and the KBP.

This is GMA-DZBB Channel 7, a Commercial TV Station with 100,000-watt transmitting power authorized under Station License No. BSD-0018-2019 (REN)-0617 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission valid until December 31, 2022.

GMA studios are located at the GMA Complex EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines.

The GMA transmitter station is located at Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

GMA Engineering is headed by

Elvis B. Ancheta: Professional Electronics Engineer No. 897

Ricardo L. Cabral: Professional Electronics Engineer No. 92
Erwin R. Timbre: Electronics Engineer No. 3650
Harold Kim D. Magarro: Electronics Engineer No. 16782
Jonathan G. Salvo: Electronics Engineer No. 19705
Joel M. Agu: Electronics Engineer No. 40727
Jayrald C. Arellano: Electronics Engineer No. 49545
Rodrigo P. Cuizon, Jr.: Professional Electronics Engineer No. 875
Louie O. Siapengco: Electronics Engineer No. 15586
Ralph T. Palma: Electronics Engineer No. 29315
Glynn Anthony A. Barroga: Electronics Engineer No. 37435
Mamerto D. Logronio, Jr.: Electronics Engineer No. 28729
Celestino A. Vega, Jr.: Electronics Engineer No. 19182
Rene Francis A. Lardizabal: Electronics Engr. No. 36106
Kristine F. Salmorin: Electronics Engineer No. 49121
Bonnie Rey A. Ulang: Electronics Engineer No. 47499
Glen Aries T. Leonor: Electronics Engineer No. 52560
Reykel M. Espiritu: Electronics Tech No. 305
Arvie P. Cariaga: Electronics Tech No. 603
Rafael A. Racelis: 94-1PNCR-11977
Innocencio Robert D. Maniago: 95-1PNCR-15029
Arnel V. Aricheta: 93-1PNCR-6617
Richie E. Nava: 98-1PNCR-22317
Charlie F. Perez: 06-1PHN-23257
Gerard Lorenz O. Sandagon: 06-1PV-23313
Peter N. Basallote: 06-1PNCR-23273
Ramon C. Tantay: 94-1PNCR-12248
Nelson C. Suarez: 17-1PNCR-26853
Rene Q. Royo: 95-1PNCR-15435
Larry A. Gabuco: 95-1PNCR-13478
Nathaniel F. Santiago: 11-1PHN-26421
Donny A. Villadores: 98-1PXII-44394
Arnel Actub: 13-1PX-58335
Charles M. De Leon: 97-1PXII-64256
Alan S. Mangubat: 97-1PXI-20349

All programs telecast on this station have been approved by the Movie & Television Review and Classification Board, seen via satellite in 54 stations nationwide!

Luzon

GMA-7 Manila
TV-7 Batanes
TV-5 Ilocos Norte
TV-48 Ilocos Sur
TV-7 Abra
TV-7 Tuguegarao
TV-13 Aparri
TV-5 Mountain Province
TV-7 Isabela
TV-5 Bayombong
TV-10 Benguet
TV-5 Baler
TV-10 Olongapo
TV-12 Batangas
TV-44 Jalajala, Rizal
TV-13 Occidental Mindoro
TV-12 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
TV-6 Brooke's Point, Palawan
TV-8 Coron, Palawan
TV-7 Romblon
TV-7 Masbate
TV-7 Naga
TV-12 Legazpi
TV-13 Catanduanes
TV-2 Sorsogon
TV-8 Daet

Visayas

TV-5 Calbayog
TV-8 Borongan
TV-10 Tacloban
TV-12 Ormoc
TV-2 Kalibo
TV-5 Roxas
TV-6 Iloilo
TV-13 Bacolod
TV-30 Murcia, Negros Occidental
TV-7 Cebu
TV-11 Bohol
TV-5 Dumaguete
TV-10 Sipalay

Mindanao

TV-35 Cagayan de Oro
TV-12 Bukidnon
TV-4 Dipolog
TV-5 Ozamis
TV-3 Pagadian
TV-11 Iligan
TV-26 Butuan
TV-10 Surigao
TV-2 Tandag
TV-5 Davao
TV-12 Kidapawan
TV-12 Cotabato
TV-8 General Santos
TV-9 Zamboanga
TV-12 Jolo

This is GMA, the Philippines' largest network, now signing on/off.

RPN-9

RPN Station Notice voiced by Andy Santillian (1995-2007)

This is RPN, the flagship television of the Radio Philippines Network Inc.

Our Studios are Located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and our Transmitter are located at Panay Avenue, Quezon City.

DZKB-TV a commercial TV station with the power of 50-kilowatts transmitting power, authorized under licensed number (Number of Licensed) by the National Telecommunications Commission effective on (date) valid until to (date).

This Station is operated and maintain by the following Radio Engineers and Operators.

RPN is now signing on / off.

2013-2015

This is RPN, the flagship VHF television station of Radio Philippines Network Inc. with transmitter is located at Panay Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

DZKB-TV is a commercial TV station with a power of 50 kilowatts under license number BSD-0675-2002 (REN) , granted by the National Telecommunications Commission and valid from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014.

This station is operated and maintained by the following enginners and technicans duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission.

Reynadlo A. Allarde - Professional Electronics Engineer # 27
John Achilles J. Denna - Electronics Engineer # 41724
Joar C. Malnegro - Electronics Engineer # 11753
Joseph Vincent G. Gano - Electronics Engineer # 47734
Elmer Anthony E. Castillo - Electronics Engineer # 50506
Juan Paulo B. Ballaran - Electronics Engineer # 50994
Eduardo S. Castillo - Electronics Engineer # 50435
Gerald B. Cabrillos - 99-1PHN-21563
Paulo Bryan I. Manahan - 09-1PCAR-23721

RPN is now signing on/off.

2016-2017

This is RPN, the flagship VHF Television of Radio Philippines Network Inc. RPN studio and transmitter are located at Panay Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

DZKB-TV is a commercial TV station with a power of 50 Kilowatts under License No. BSD-0042-2015 (REN) grant by the National Telecommunications Commission effective on January 1, 2015 valid until December 31, 2017.

This station is operated and maintained by the following Engineers and Technicans duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and National Telecommunications Commission.

Reynaldo A. Allarde – Professional Electronics Engr. No.: 27
John Achilles J. Denna – Electronics Engr. No.: 41724
Joar C. Malnegro – Electronics Engr. No: 11753
Joseph Vincent G. Cano – Electronics Engr. No.: 47734
Juan Paulo B. Ballaran – Electronics Engr. No.: 50994
Eduardo S. Castillo, Jr. – Electronics Engr. No.: 50435
Carlo Ian A. De Guzman – Electronics Engr. No.: 48462
Jan Ronel L. Montejo – Electronics Engr. No.: 41647
Kevin C. Frias – Electronics Engr. No.: 56196
David Jessof I. Ballesteros – Electronics Engr. No.: 57378
Gerald B. Cabrillos – 99-1PHN-21563
Ariel C. Briones – 14-1PCAR-26751
Jimann Kiven E. Galicano – 14-1PCAR-26752

RPN is now signing on/off.

2018-present

This is RPN, the flagship VHF Television of Radio Philippines Network Inc. RPN studio and transmitter are located at Panay Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

DZKB TV is a commercial TV station with a power of 50 Kilo-Watts under License No. BSD-0239-2017 (REN) grant by the National Telecommunications Commission effective on January 1, 2018 valid until December 31, 2020.

This station is operated and maintained by the following Engineering personnel and First Class Radio Telephone Operators are duly licensed by the Professional Regulations Commission and National Telecommunications Commission.

Reynaldo A. Allarde - Professional Electronics Engr. No.: 27
John Achilles J. Denna - Electronics Engr. No.: 41724
Joar C. Malnegro - Electronics Engr. No: 11753
Juan Paulo B. Ballaran - Electronics Engr. No.: 50994
Eduardo S. Castillo, Jr. - Electronics Engr. No.: 50435
Carlo Ian A. De Guzman - Electronics Engr. No.: 48462
Jan Ronel L. Montejo - Electronics Engr. No.: 41647
Kevin C. Frias - Electronics Engr. No.: 56196
David Jessof I. Ballesteros - Electronics Engr. No.: 57378
Gerald B. Cabrillos - 99-1PHN-21563
Ariel C. Briones - 14-1PCAR-26751
Jimann Kiven E. Galicano - 14-1PCAR-26752
Remegio A. Apostol, Jr. - 93-1PNCR-5564
Richie B. Nava - 97-1PNCR-26731

RPN is now signing on/off.

IBC-13 (1992-2010; from 2012-2016 there is no voice-over announcer for Station Notice)

(1992-2010)

Morning Prayer: Morning has just begun, let us awaken to the challenge of a new day. God, show us the wonder of your great love. You, who saved by your right hand, those who seek refuge in You. Keep us in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who asail us. Grant us patience to overcome petty intrigues. Courage, to rise from our mistakes and strength to face the challenges as we search for the truth in our daily undertakings. Help us to be at peace, O Lord, with ourselves, the world and You. Amen.

Evening Prayer: As we end another day, O Lord, we thank You for your unfailing help, protection and guidance, as we rest from the day's work. Grant us the peace of mind. Inspire us a full heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us, That we may awaken refreshed and ready for the challenges of another day, Deliver us from sins, and open our hearts, to forgiveness and reconciliation. Continue to shower Your blessings on us and our families and preserve the unity in our nation. Amen.

We are now begin/conclude another day of Broadcasting Activities, this is DZTV Channel 13, owned and operated by the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. Authorized by the National Telecommunication Commission with temporary permit number (Number of Licensed), (Date) to (Date)

IBC 13 operates daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. with the power of 50,000 watts.

IBC 13 studios are located at Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Old Balara, Diliman, Quezon City and transmitter are located at Roosevelt Avenue, San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City.

IBC Channel 13 is maintain and operated by the following personnel, duly license by the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ronnie N. Suarez (Electronics Communication Engineer) - ECE-7854
Perfecto Dayao: NTC License # 93-1PNCR-4582
Domingo Torres: NTC License # 96-1PNCR-16938
Armando V. De Guzman: NTC License # 95-1PNCR-13194
Leonardo M. Bensanes: NTC License # 94-1PNCR-9203
Andres C. Rivera: NTC License # 93-1PNCR-8081
Adolfo A. Esplanade Jr,: NTC License # 95-1PNCR-14740
Jacinto M. Sevilla: NTC License # 92-1PNCR-181

All programs and commercial materials shown on this channel have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

January 1, 2014-September 7, 2016, January 16, 2017-present

Morning Prayer: Praise you, O Lord! We welcome this new day as a gift to mankind, a new creation and a promise of resurrection. Thank you for the grace of being alive and for the chance to make a new beginning. May your spirit dwell us so that it is You who lives, works and pray in all mankind. Amen.

We begin/now conclude another day of Broadcasting Activities, This is DZTV Channel 13, a commercial television station owned and operated by the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. Authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with temporary permit number BSD-0497-2012 (REN)

IBC 13 operates daily from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM with the power of 50,000 watts.

IBC 13 studios are located at Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and the transmitter is located at San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City.

IBC Channel 13 is maintain and operated by the following personnel duly licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ronnie N. Suarez: PECE-73
Armando V. De Guzman: PECE-223
Perfecto Dayao: 93-1PNCR-4582
Leonardo M. Besanes: 94-1PNCR-9203
Andres C. Rivera: 93-1PNCR-8081
Adolfo A. Esplana, Jr.: 95-1PNCR-14740
Jacinto M. Sevilla: 92-1PNCR-181
Jimmy Mark G. Alcantara: ECE-17336

IBC Provincial TV Personnel:

Dencio M. Bernardino: 98-1PI-21793
Bryant J. Tapay: 96-1PCAR-17297
Jun B. Tindongan: 95-1PIII-4173
Adche M. Atluna: 97-1PCAR-20353
Kennedy T. Machan: 93-1PVI-5150
Elvis M. Batiduan: 95-1PVI-12610
Wilheim C. Lampon: 93-1PVI-8144
Richan Y. Banner: 99-1PVI-22936
Eduard S. Barber: 2K-1PVI-25080
Gilbert C. dela Peña: ECE-20046
Gregorio A. Reforma: 93-1PVII-4633
Primitivo G. Mantica: 94-1PVII-9960
Dennis M. Pelagio: 93-1PVII-2708
Ferdinand R. Bustillo: 94-1PX-10349
Julius C. Feril: 95-1PX-14674
Timoteo C. Patino: 93-1PX-2000
Aldrin P. Egut: 2K-1PXI-24457
Raul C. Gementiza: 93-1PXI-8352
Ariel M. Ceniza: 96-1PXI-17166

Note: On the other hand, the announcer dosent't say the Provincial TV Personnel.

All programs and commerical material shown on this channel have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

Evening Prayer: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me seeking healing, courage and forgiveness. Amen.

2016-2017 (voiced by Peewee)

Morning Prayer: Morning has just begun, let us awaken to the challenge of a new day. God, show us the wonder of your great love. You, who saved by your right hand, those who seek refuge in You. Keep us in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who asail us. Grant us patience to overcome petty intrigues. Courage, to rise from our mistakes and strength to face the challenges as we search for the truth in our daily undertakings. Help us to be at peace, O Lord, with ourselves, the world and You. Amen.

We are begin/now conclude another day of Broadcasting Activities.

This is DZTV Channel 13, a commercial television owned and operated by the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. Authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission with temporary permit number BSD-0421-2010 (REN)

IBC 13 operates daily from 6 A.M. to 2 A.M. with the power of 50,000 watts.

IBC 13 studios are located at Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City.

IBC Channel 13 is maintain and operated by the following personnel duly licensed by the National Telecommunications Commission.

Ronnie N. Suarez: PECE No. 73
Armando V. De Guzman: PECE No. 223
Leonardo M. Besanes: 94-1PNCR-9203
Andres C. Rivera: 93-1PNCR-8081
Adolfo A. Esplana, Jr.: 95-1PNCR-14740
Jacinto M. Sevilla: 92-1PNCR-181
Jimmy Mark G. Alatraca: ECE No. 17336

IBC Provincial TV Personnel:

Dencio M. Bernardino: 98-1PI-21793
Bryant J. Tapay: 96-1PCAR-17297
Jun B. Tindongan: 95-1PIII-4173
Adche M. Atluna: 97-1PCAR-20353
Kennedy T. Machan: 93-1PVI-5150
Elvis M. Batiduan: 95-1PVI-12610
Wilheim C. Lampon: 93-1PVI-8144
Richan Y. Banner: 99-1PVI-22936
Eduard S. Barber: 2K-1PVI-25080
Gilbert C. dela Peña: ECE No. 20046
Gregorio A. Reforma: 93-1PVII-4633
Primitivo G. Mantica: 94-1PVII-9960
Dennis M. Pelagio: 93-1PVII-2708
Ferdinand R. Bustillo: 94-1PX-10349
Julius C. Feril: 95-1PX-14674
Timoteo C. Patino: 93-1PX-2000
Aldrin P. Egut: 2K-1PXI-24457
Raul C. Gementiza: 93-1PXI-8352
Ariel M. Ceniza: 96-1PXI-17166

Note: On the other hand, the announcer dosent’t say the Provincial TV Personnel.

All programs and commercial material shown on this channel have been approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

Evening Prayer: THANK YOU, LORD FOR YOUR LOVE TODAY, FOR KEEPING US SAFE. WE PRAY, WATCH, O LORD, THOSE WHO WAKE OR WATCH OR WEEP TONIGHT AND GIVE YOUR ANGELS AND SAINTS. CHARGE OVER THOSE WHO SLEEP. TEND YOUR SICK ONES, DEAR LORD. REST YOUR WEARY ONES. BLESS YOUR DYING ONES. SOOTHE YOUR SUFFERING ONES. PITY YOUR AFFLICTED ONES. SHIELD YOUR JOYOUS ONES. AND ALL, FOR YOUR LOVE'S SAKE. AMEN.

Aragones appeals to Duterte to show compassion to ABS-CBN employees

By Charissa Luci-Atienza

Laguna Representative Sol Aragones appealed on Tuesday (Dec. 31) to President Rodrigo Duterte to “reconsider his position” on the non- renewal of television giant ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise or the networks’s sale.

She also expressed hope that the Chief Executive would show concern and compassion to the employees of ABS-CBN who will be adversely affected by either option.

“I appeal to the President to reconsider his position on the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise, as its non-renewal or its sale to third parties may threaten the livelihoods of over 11,000 employees––many of whom I worked with during my stint as a reporter in the network,” she said in a text message when asked to comment on Duterte’s suggestion to put ABS-CBN up for sale as he is against the renewal of the network’s franchise.

“The past three-plus years have shown that the President’s actions are guided by his concern and his compassion for our people,” Aragones said.

Aragones is one of the principal authors of a bill seeking to renew the ABS-CBN franchise for another 25 years.

“The President has consistently displayed tapang (toughness) and malasakit (concern) during his tenure in Malacañang, and I appreciate and respect how these have translated to policy pronouncements,” she said.

“As chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, I have personally seen firsthand how presidential directives with regard to Boracay and Manila Bay have resulted in the successful rehabilitation of these two tourist spots and the strict implementation of environmental laws that will preserve these sites for generations to come.”

The Lopez-owned broadcasting firm would have to close down its operations by March 30, 2020 if its application to extend its legislative franchise is not granted.

In a speech before earthquake victims in M’lang, North Cotabato on Monday, Duterte said it would be better for the Lopezes to sell its network, hinting at the possibility that its franchise will not be granted.

Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez, chairman of the House committee on legislative franchises, earlier said his panel would tackle the nine bills on the network’s renewal in early 2020.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano had said the House of Representatives will give due attention to the measures concerning freedom of the press, including the proposed renewal of the legislative franchise of ABS-CBN Corp.

He said like with any other hearing, it is the obligation of Congress to be “fair” and “to bring out those real issues and to give the other side the opportunity to respond and determine who is right.”

Last year, Duterte publicly declared that he would oppose the renewal of ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise.

The President repeatedly launched tirades against ABS-CBN for its refusal to run his advertisements during the 2016 election campaign and for showing an ad critical of him.

Among the authors of the franchise bills are Aragones, Nueva Ecija Rep. Micaela Violago, Deputy Speakers Vilma Santos and Baby Arenas, Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato, Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, and Albay Rep. Josey Salceda.

The House of Representatives during the previous 17th Congress failed to act on the bills.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/12/31/aragones-appeals-to-duterte-to-show-compassion-to-abs-cbn-employees/

Showbiz insights 2020: ABS-CBN franchise renewal, Barretto family feud, KathNiel, LizQuen, AlDub

Hiningan namin ng Showbiz Insights for 2020 ang kaibigang spirit questor na si Atty. Nick Nangit nitong Disyembre 30, Lunes ng hapon.

Makalipas ang ilang oras ay ipinadala ni Nick via Messenger ang kanyang mga pananaw sa ilang usaping-showbiz sa bagong taon:

“May intrigang mabubunyag na may kinalaman sa kasunduan at kaperahan. May paglaladlad muli na tatanggapin naman, pero may iskandalo ring pagpipiyestahan ng marami.

“May magrereklamo. Tatalakayin ito, pero magkakaayos na lang para umusad, dahil kukulangin ito ng suporta.

“Makikilala tayong muli sa larangan ng musika at sayaw. Kelangang buhayin ang suporta rito.

“Kung maglalaan ng malaking kapital para isang pelikulang tungkol sa mga katutubo na universal at may pagbabalik-tanaw ang tema at hindi melodrama, makikilala ito sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo.

“Huwag piliting pagsamahin ang mga sikat na artista. Ihalo ang hindi kilala sa kilala.

"Huwag gamitan ng EDM o synthesizers ang musika.

"Simulan nang maaga. Sundin ang gumawa ng istorya, hindi ang namuhunan.

“Makakalusot ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN sa Kongreso.

"Magwawatak-watak at sari-saring sisihan ang gagawin ng mga artista't empleyado nito, lalo na yung mga nagpagamit at yung mga hindi nag-iisip pero maingay lang.

“May ilan sa kanilang ngangawa pa rin, pero matatabunan na ito ng kawalan. Mas maraming bagay na dapat bigyang pansin.

“May papanaw na dalawang babaeng beterana na. May magkakasakit nang malubha.

"May panibagong awayan na magaganap. May magpapabuntis.

“May posibilidad ding isang babae naman ang magpapatiwakal.

"May aksidenteng magaganap na magpepeligro sa career at pamilya ng masasangkot dito.

“Wala na ring papansin sa Barretto family feud. Baka umabot ito sa puntong pagtatawanan lang ng mga makakabasa o makakaalam nito. Tatahimik sila pansamantala, pero muling may mitsang masisindihan na magdudulot ng panibagong bangayan.

“May kapatid na gusto talagang lumaban, pero mag-aatubili na ito dahil sa pakiusap ng ina nila. May magkakasakit din.

“Magkakaroon ng kaunting di pagkakaunawaan ang KathNiel, pero maaayos din ito.

“Baka may mag-ayang lumagay na sa tahimik ang LizQuen. Mawawalan ng sigla ang samahan nila kung ipipilit mamagitan ang isang sumisikat na baguhan.

“Pawala na ang AlDub. Isa na lang itong matamis na alaalang masarap balikan. Kelangan na nilang tanggapin na may nakalaan nang iba para sa dalawang ito, bagama't mas itutuon ng isa ang kanyang pansin at oras sa trabaho at mga bagong proyekto.”

GORGY RULA
Sa mga hulang ito ni Atty. Nick, meron talagang tatama dahil iyun talaga ang posibleng mangyari.

Ang mahalaga, masaya tayo sa ating ginagawa at lalo pa nating pagtibayin ang pananalig natin sa Poong Maykapal. Patuloy lang ang pagdarasal.

Basta, maganda naman ang nararamdaman ko sa taong 2020, gaya ng ating paningin na kapag 20/20 ang vision, malinaw at hindi pa kailangan ng suporta ng salamin.

Isang masaganang 2020 po sa ating lahat! Mabuhay ang PEP!

https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/148451/showbiz-insights-2020-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-barretto-family-feud-kathniel-lizquen-aldub-a4118-20191231

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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Dito sa GMA special edition ni Tats Faustino

From the finale of "GMA Gold" aired last June 17, 2000 on GMA-7.

In February 1998, the GMA management decided to reformat the show, introduce new segments and add new hosts. On its first anniversary, the show’s title Sobrang Okey Pare was shortened to SOP and introduced a new, lively theme song that says it all: "S-O-P dito sa GMA!"

Beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez and young stars Angelika dela Cruz, Dingdong Dantes, KC Montero and Antoinette Taus were some of the latest additions in 1998. But what made SOP inch closer to rival ASAP in the ratings was the inclusion of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez in the roster of SOP hosts and performers. Regine immediately blended with Janno, Ogie and the rest of the SOP gang as they started to conquer the Sunday noontime scene with aplomb like no other.

“Fitness.Fashion” also scored a coup with the runway debut of fitness enthusiast and sports advocate Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other guest models were Akiko Thompson, Amanda Carpo, Rina Go, Paolo Abrera, Phoemela Baranda, Svetlana Osmeña, Jeena Lopez, Enchong Dee, Ruby Gan, Fely Atienza, Trishan Cuazo, catwalk queens Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, and Inquirer’s own Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Leica Carpo.

Plus co-guest models are Willie Nepomuceno, Candy Pangilinan, Jon Santos, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Joy Viado, Klaudia Koronel, Mystica, Raffy Rodriguez, Marissa Sanchez, Selina Sevilla, Madeline Nicholas, Leo Martinez, Pekto, Ate Shawie, Ate Guy, Lorraine Baretto, Maribeth Bichara, Lara Fabregas, Jerome John Hughes, Melisa Henderson, Everly Locsin, Glydel Mercado, Cody Moreno, Marissa del Mar, Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Erik Santos, Mike Chan, "Spicy" Susan Quinico, Hyubs Azarcon, Luane Dy, Angelica Jones, Dominic Ochoa, Bobby Yan, Cacai Velasquez, Amanda Page, Gabby Eigenmann, Bernadette Allyson, Mo Twister, Lalaine Edson, Jake Roxas, Ruffa Gutierrez, Angelika dela Cruz, Antoinette Taus, Jaya, Lani Misalucha, Anne Curtis, Toni Gonzaga, Jolo Revilla, Karylle, Angel Locsin, Nina, Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto, Kevin Vernal, Champagne Morales, Cogie Domingo, Roxanne Barcelo, James Blanco, Richard Gutierrez, Brad Turvey, Chynna Ortaleza, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, Rainier Castillo, Cristine Reyes, Maxene Magalona, Dennis Trillo, Gab Valenciano, LJ Reyes, Lovi Poe, EB Babes, Karel Marquez, Isabella Gonzalez, La Diva, You've Got Male, Sugarpop, Chris Cayzer, Martin Escudero, Marina Benipayo, Patty Betita, Annette Coronel, Suyen Chi, Wilma Dassent, Marky Cielo, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Stef Prescott, Rich Asuncion, Jesi Corcuera, Kiko Junio, Paulo Avelino, Sheena Halili, Jan Manual, Ailyn Luna, Paolo Bediones, Pia Guanio, Raymond Gutierrez, John Lapus, Mel Tiangco, Jay Sonza, John Lesaca, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Kata Inocencio, Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Ryan Agoncillo, Mickey Ferriols, Mon Isberto, Arnold Clavio, Miriam Quiambao, Eagle Riggs, Hans Montenegro, Dina Bonnevie, Patricia Javier, Jimmy Santos, Manilyn Reynes, Dingdong Avanzado, Aiza Seguerra, Ruby Rodriguez, Jaime Garchitorena, Lady Lee, Eric Quizon, Jose Manalo, Allan K., Donna Cruz, Maricel Soriano, Valentin Simon, Jenny Syquia, Mitoy Yonting, Kristine Florendo, Camille Ocampo, Mausi Wohlfarth, Mike Zerrudo, Rosanna Roces, Gladys Guevarra, Lana Asanin, Steven Claude Goyong, Dindin Llarena, Sherilyn Reyes, Gemma Fitzgerald, Aji Estornino, Nadine Schmidt, Teri Onor, Diana Zubiri, Michael V., Keempee de Leon, Lana Jalosjos, Pauleen Luna, Alicia Mayer, Sugar Mercado, Ciara Sotto, BJ Forbes, Julia Clarete, Edgar Allan Guzman, Mark Ariel Fresco, Ryan Julio, Cindy Kurleto, Ho and Ha, Daiana Menezes, Ariani Nogueira, Vivian Velez, Gina de Venecia, Love Anover, Christian Esteban, Pia Arcangel, Drew Arellano, Tonipet Gaba, Jigs Mayuga, Avi Siwa, Ramon Bautista, Angel Rivero, Tado Jimenez, Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Roxanne Guinoo, Joross Gamboa, Melissa Ricks, Michelle Madrigal, Joseph Bitangcol, Neri Naig, Raphael Martinez, Errol Abalayan, Kiray Celis, Katrina Legaspi, Mikylla Ramirez, Eliza Pineda, Kristel Fulgar, Sharlene San Pedro, Miles Ocampo, Angel Sy, Nikki Bagaporo, Julia Montes, Alfred Labatos, John Manalo, Iggy Boy Flores, Kobe Vidanes, EJ Jallorina, Carl Barrameda, Steven Fermo, Yong Chiu, Angel Aquino, Daphne Osena-Paez, Amanda Griffin, Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, Iya Yotoko, Manu Sandejas, Archie Alemania, Kennevic and Kennie Asuncion, Laura Jean, Tim Yap, KC Montero, Miggy Eugenio, Rico Barrera, Chiqui Alcala, Jayson Gainza, Nene Tamayo, Jun Bob dela Cruz, Cass Ponti, JB Magsaysay, Racquel Reyes, Uma Khouny, Jenny Suico, Franzen Fajardo, Bettina Carlos, Reema Chanco, Bianca King, Inah Estrada, Alynna Asistio, Winwyn Marquez, Megan Young, Benj Punzalan, Ailyn Luna, Carmina Villarroel, Kat de Castro, Alex Gonzaga, Badjie Mortiz, Bangs Garcia, Joem Bascon, Charee Pineda, Timmy Boy Sta. Maria, Eda Nolan, Janelle Quintana, Mikel Campos, Blumark Roces, Jana Pablo, Kontin Roque, Smokey Manaloto, Kristoff Abrenica, Jamilla Obispo, Keanna Reeves, John Prats, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, Panky Trinidad, Irish Fullerton, Chad Peralta, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Grace Lee, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, Cheche Lazaro, Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Raymart Santiago, Oscar Orbos, Winnie Monsod, Aiko Melendez, Sunshine Cruz, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Assunta De Rossi, Jackie De Guzman, Wendell Ramos, Antonio Aquitania, Diego Llorico, Shirley Fuentes, Alma Concepcion, Myka Flores, Luis Alandy, Aya Medel, Ara Mina, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Wowie De Guzman, Maureen Larrazabal, Francine Prieto, Regine Tolentino, Renford Alano, Aria Cariño, Isabella Dayto, Romina de Jesus, Mikee de Vega, Caleb Gotico, Ella Guevara, Nikki Liu, Sam Turingan, Rob Pengson, Mico Aytona, Lucky Mercado, Andrea Torres, Monica Verallo, Lolit Solis, Butch Francisco, Lorna Tolentino, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Trina Zuñiga, Biboy Ramirez, Sherwin Ordoñez, Joseph Izon, Danilo Barrios, Jason Red, Erwin Aquino, AJ Eigenmann, Roanna Ruiz-Jamir, Railey Valeroso, Karen delos Reyes, Tricia Roman, Valerie Concepcion, Charina Scott, Denise Laurel, Mitzi Borromeo, JC de Vera, Lester Llansang, Crystal Moreno, Fred Payawan, Sam Concepcion, Kevin Lapena, Cheska Ortega, Miguel Aguila, Kamae de Jesus, Dino Imperial, Bianca Manalo, Sam YG, Say Alonzo, Joaqui Mendoza, Aaron Juantas, Japoy Lizardo, Nica Calapatan, Tim Polero, Anton Asistio, Sara Castaneda, Pauline Lopez, Katrice delos Reyes, Michael Christian Martinez, Carlos Yulo, Micco Sollano, Marielle Infantado, Kyle Arrieta, Rafael Olbes, Eugene Herrera, Nash Aguas, Prince Carlos, Lukas Magallano, Marian Buitre, Fille Cainglet, Princess Gaiser, Dzi Gervacio, Mika Reyes, Alyssa Valdez, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, Mikee Reyes, Ricci Rivero, Jeron Teng, Matteo Guidicelli, Tyson Sy, Mark Bumgarner, Javi Benitez, Enzo Pastor, Illac Diaz, Ginggay Joven-dela Merced, Paco Magsaysay, Maggie Wilson, Divine Lee, Camille Villar, Mons Romulo-Tantoco, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Victor Basa, Jon Avila, Rayver Cruz, Richard Gomez, Dingdong Dantes, Diether Ocampo, John Estrada, Priscilla Meirelles, Kristine Hermosa, Johnny Litton, Anton San Diego, Tomy Florencio, JC Buendia, Jojie Lloren, Ito Curata, Anton Mendoza, Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia, Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Tony Abad, Sander Tantoco, Santi Picornell and Michelle Pantoja.

Into the sunset

A security guard checks a list during the last day of Harrison Plaza’s commercial operations on Tuesday. The iconic mall built in 1976 is set to be transformed into a mixed-use development complex.

Harrison Plaza sees last day as 2019 ends

Harrison Plaza ceased commercial operations on the last day of 2019, as the SM Group - one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates - is set to begin to transform the capital city's first major mall into a mixed-use development.

SM Prime Holdings earlier entered a long-term joint development agreement with the Manila government to modernize the 7-hectare Harrison Plaza complex that has been lagging behind newer entertainment centers in the capital region for decades.

The Malate mall was built in 1976 and was thriving up to the early '90s as mallgoers flocked to its in-house skating rink, bowling center, and upscale stores.

The city government of Manila will continue to keep and "protect" its interests in the iconic shopping center that was bid out to private firms by the previous city administration, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno earlier said.

"We are looking into how we are going to protect the interest of the city government of Manila we still have semblance of ownership in the area,” Moreno told reporters in a chance interview in August 2019.

"We will study it further on how it is going to be economically viable for the city government of Manila," he said.

ABS-CBN News tried to get a fresh statement from Moreno's office but has yet to receive a response.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/31/19/harrison-plaza-sees-last-day-as-2019-ends

NUJP urges Filipinos to uphold press freedom amid attacks vs ABS-CBN

The group also decries President Rodrigo Duterte’s fresh tirade hurled against broadcast giant ABS-CBN

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) called independent Filipino journalists and the public to defend press freedom amidst President Rodrigo Duterte's attacks hurled against broadcast giant ABS-CBN.

This came after Duterte told ABS-CBN that it would be better to "just sell" the network as he reiterated that it was unlikely that Congress would renew its franchise months before the expiration of the media titan's franchise. (READ: Duterte to ABS-CBN: Better to sell the network)

In a statement released on Monday, December 30, the NUJP challenged the public "who cherish democracy to band together and protect the free arena of ideas that the closure or forced sale of ABS-CBN would severely weaken."

“The alternative— the death of freedom of the press and of free expression— is too horrible to contemplate,” NUJP added.

During his term, Duterte has intimidated and harassed media networks through different ways.

Aside from his threats to ABS-CBN, he has also warned other media outlets, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer, for their alleged biased reporting about him. In 2018, Rappler reporter Pia Ranada was banned from entering Malacañang Palace as well as from covering other presidential events after almost two years of constant coverage.

For NUJP, the latest rant against ABS-CBN “bears all the signs of a shakedown and raises questions over his real intentions for seeking to block the renewal of the broadcast network’s franchise.”

In his speech before the earthquake victims of M'lang town in Cotabato on Monday, Duterte also told ABS-CBN, “Mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan (You try to renew, let’s see if anything happens).”

NUJP added that these words looked “marching orders” in Congress, led by Alan Peter Cayetano, Duterte's defeated running mate and now the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Cayetano has admitted having “personal objections” to renewing the franchise in a clear conflict of interest.

Because of Duterte’s statements, NUJP said this leaves the network owners, the Lopez family, with a stark choice between selling or losing everything.

“But sell it to whom and for whose benefit?” the group asked.

This is not the first time that the President had been slamming the network. He did so at the start of his presidency as the network supposedly did not air his political ads during the 2016 campaign.

“The fact is Duterte has already shown a propensity for coercion, as he did in 2017 when he publicly told ABS-CBN to support his federalism drive and he would agree to settle his difference with the network,” NUJP cited.

He also slammed Inquirer on Monday, accusing it of being a "mouthpiece" of oligarchs. He also threatened the Ayala family and businessman Manny Pangilinan for alleged corruption in their water distribution operations in Metro Manila, which both have denied.

https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/248271-nujp-uphold-press-freedom-duterte-attacks-abs-cbn

Harrison Plaza ceases operations

Only a few visitors drop by inside the 43-year-old Harrison Plaza in Ermita, Manila on Monday, December 29, 2019. Considered as the first modern shopping mall in Manila, Harrison Plaza will cease operations on December 31, 2019. Danny Pata

Duterte to ABS-CBN owners: Just sell it

For President Rodrigo Duterte, the clock is ticking on media giant ABS-CBN Corp.

Mr. Duterte on Monday told the Lopez family, controlling owner of the publicly listed company, to just sell off the media network.

In a speech during a visit to earthquake victims in M’lang town, Cotabato province, the President railed anew against the TV network, whose franchise will lapse on March 30, 2020.

“This ABS (CBN), your contract (franchise) will expire. If you renew it, I don’t know what will happen to you,” Mr. Duterte said.

Television and radio broadcasters in the country are required to get a franchise from Congress under Republic Act No. 3846.

Mr. Duterte went on: “If I were you, just sell it. Because it’s only now that the Filipino can retaliate against your abuses. And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever.”

The President made the remarks nearly a month after he vowed to see to it that ABS-CBN would lose its battle to renew its franchise.

There was no immediate comment on Monday from the network, which in 2018 employed close to 11,000 workers and had assets worth P84.6 billion.

Water concessionaires

On Dec. 3, Mr. Duterte spent most of his speech on two occasions in Malacañang railing against what he claimed were onerous provisions of the concession agreements of Manila Water Co. Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. to distribute water in Metro Manila and parts of Rizal and Cavite provinces (See related story on Page A3).

The President on Monday also renewed his attacks on the owners of Manila Water and Maynilad.

Earlier this month, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said the House decided to prioritize hearing the 2020 national budget rather than the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise.

Cayetano vowed that the House would be fair in deliberating ABS-CBN’s application for a franchise, even if he, too, had a “personal complaint” against the TV network.

Mr. Duterte has vowed to block the franchise renewal, amid his previous accusations that the TV network swindled him by not airing his paid political advertisements during the 2016 presidential election.

Dennis Uy media group

The President’s fresh attack on the TV network came as his friend, Davao City businessman Dennis Uy, is expanding into the media and entertainment business with the founding of Udenna Communications Media and Entertainment Holdings Corp.

Since Mr. Duterte came to power, Udenna, Uy’s holding company, has rapidly expanded into several business areas. It is into oil product distribution and convenience store business, shipping and logistics, property development and leasing and even educational institutions and restaurants. In addition, it is into infrastructure, tourism and gaming.

Uy recently acquired Chevron’s 45-percent stake in the Malampaya gas-to-power project.

Life without franchise

On Dec. 18, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said ABS-CBN Corp. would survive even if its franchise was not renewed.

Andanar noted that ABS-CBN was not in the business of television alone. It was also into delivering content online, producing magazines and investing in movies, he said. “I’m sure ABS-CBN can find a way how to distribute their content if they lose their franchise,” Andanar said.

ABS-CBN also operates radio and cable television.

Over the years, the Lopez family has diversified into power generation and property development.

Should ABS-CBN fail to renew its franchise, it would be the second time that the Lopezes would not be able to operate the broadcast network.

The Marcos regime shuttered ABS-CBN during martial law. It was only after Ferdinand Marcos was ousted in 1986 that the Lopezes regained control of the television network. —JULIE M. AURELIO

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1207575/duterte-to-abs-cbn-owners-just-sell-it

Ahead of franchise battle, ABS-CBN sells 49% stake in provincial TV network

ABS-CBN Corp. quietly disposed of a 49-percent stake in the provincial television network that aired its Sports+Action channel, as it girded for battle with President Rodrigo Duterte over the renewal of its congressional franchise.

Like ABS-CBN, the franchise of the provincial network, Amcara Broadcasting Network, Inc., which has 32 TV and two radio stations, will expire in 2020. The sale indicated that both networks would lobby for new franchises from Congress under separate ownership structures.

Documents submitted to corporate regulators showed that ABS-CBN sold the Amcara stake on Jan. 24, 2019 to one of the majority shareholders, Rodrigo V. Carandang. The book value of the sale was P40.6 million.

ABS-CBN has also stopped paying blocktime fees to Amcara, based on its third-quarter 2019 financial report. ABS-CBN paid P36.5 million to Amcara in 2018, P27.6 million in 2017 and nearly P35 million in 2016, financial disclosures showed.

Amcara, which broadcasts the clearer ultra high frequency (UHF) television signals (as opposed to very high frequency or VHF), had aired ABS-CBN Sports+Action through 23 stations: Cebu, Davao, Dagupan, Naga, Batangas, Laoag, Bacolod, Zamboanga, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, Botolan, Isabela, Koronadal, Olongapo, Iligan, Palawan, Roxas, Baler, Camarines Norte, Kalibo, Dipolog and Lucena. It had also aired ABS-CBN content in Iloilo through a VHF station.

The corporation is 51-percent owned by the heirs of Arcadio M. Carandang, one of the pioneers of Philippine television who had worked for ABS-CBN since the time of its original owners, James Lindenberg and Judge Antonio Quirino. Rodrigo Carandang now owns 49 percent.

As a result of the sale, ABS-CBN officials, led by Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III and veteran network executive Federico Garcia, stepped down as president and managing director, respectively. Rodrigo Carandang became chairman and Jose Antonio Veloso, a former vice president at GMA Network, Inc., was named president, documents showed.

Amcara was formed on April 11, 1994 and secured a 25-year franchise, under Republic Act (RA) 8135, the following year. President Fidel V. Ramos did not sign the franchise but allowed it to lapse into law. It will expire in July 2020.

The representative of the lone district of Camiguin, Xavier Jesus Romualdo, filed House Bill 3279 on July 31, 2019 to renew Amcara’s franchise, arguing that it was a “pioneer in the digital broadcast service” and had made “appropriate use of its franchise, complied with the provisions thereof, invested significantly in its stations and equipment, and intends to continue and expand its operations[.]”

Ten lawmakers, including Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, a former movie and television star, have filed separate bills to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, RA 7966, which expires in March 2020.

Sought for comment, a spokesman for ABS-CBN declined, saying he did not have details of the Amcara sale. An official of Amcara has yet to respond to a request for an interview as of posting time.

On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte, who had vowed to block the ABS-CBN franchise, told its owners to just sell the TV network.

Duterte regularly lashes out as ABS-CBN, calling it the mouthpiece of oligarchs and his political opponents, and has a lingering dispute with the Lopez-led network over its refusal to air his 2016 election advertisement responding to an attack ad sponsored by his arch-critic, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.

“Your contract is about to expire. You will try to renew it but I don’t know what will happen to that,” the president said on Dec. 30 in M’lang, North Cotabato, where he visited earthquake victims.

“Kung ako sa inyo ipagbili niyo na ‘yan. Kasi ang mga Filipino ngayon lang makaganti sa inyong kalokohan (If I were you, I would sell it. It’s only now that Filipinos would be able to get back at you for your wrongdoings). And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever,” he added. (PressONE.ph)

https://pressone.ph/ahead-of-franchise-battle-abs-cbn-sells-49-stake-in-provincial-tv-network/

TV5 open to block-time agreement with ABS-CBN amid franchise row

The chairman of TV5 Network Inc. is open to the possibility of a block-time agreement with ABS-CBN Corp. if Congress refused to renew the franchise of the Lopez-led broadcast network.

“We have lots of highways, setting aside the politics, if they want to block time ... We don’t have much entertainment content after all,” TV5 chairman Manuel Pangilinan said.

Pangilinan, however, said there were no ongoing discussions between the two networks.

“They haven’t approached us. Nobody was talking to us,” he said.

“I don’t want to be presumptuous, to come and talk to us. We don’t want to think about it. We don’t want to take the first step,” he said.

Pangilanan, however, said he was “reluctant” to any possible agreement with ABS-CBN because of the political issues.

ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise will expire on March 30, 2020.

Five bills were filed in Congress to seek the renewal of ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise.

President Duterte earlier said ABS-CBN’s franchise would not be renewed once it expired on March 2020. Duturte accused ABS-CBN of not airing his paid political advertisements during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Under Republic Act No. 3846, radio and television stations are required to seek franchise from Congress.

ABS-CBN’s current franchise was approved through RA No. 7966 on March 30, 1995.

ABS-CBN earlier reported a 53-percent increase in net income to P2.26 billion in the first nine months of 2019 from P1.48 billion in the same period last year.

ABS-CBN generated consolidated revenues of P32 billion as advertising and consumer sales increased 8.6 percent.

Advertising revenues went up 15 percent, on the growth of political placements and regular advertising. Excluding political placements, regular advertising rose 5.6 percent.

Consumer sales also reached P302 million on the back of higher TVPlus Boxes sold and subscription revenues from Sky Cable.

https://www.manilastandard.net/index.php/mobile/article/313708

Hindi lang ABS-CBN: Lopez’s Sky Cable may shut down if franchise not renewed

The Lopez family could suffer a “double whammy” from President Rodrigo Duterte’s wrath at the beginning of the new decade since not only broadcast giant ABS-CBN will cease its operations if it fails to secure renewal of its franchise from Congress, but also its sister company Sky Cable.

Sky Cable Corporation which is under the Lopez Holdings Corporation (formerly Benpres Holdings) needs to secure the passage of their congressional franchise on or before March 30, 2020—the expiration date set by its current franchise under Republic Act No. 7969—or the said entity will have to cease operating as company involved in broadband, cable and satellite television services if Congress fails to act on the franchise bill.

As of January 2017, the company had 1.4 million customers across the country, 200,000 of which are broadband internet subscribers.

Sky Cable also owns at least 26 local/provincial television cable utilities in the country.

Last August, North Cotabato Rep. Jose “Ping” Tejada filed House Bill No. 3121, seeking to grant a 25-year franchise to the Lopez entity “to establish, construct, maintain and operate for commercial purposes cable/community antennae television systems in the Philippines.”

Just like ABS-CBN, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises, chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz “Chicoy” Alvarez has yet to tackle the proposed legislation in connection with the franchise renewal of the cable television giant.

The Lopez family might lost two of their “crown jewels” at the same time by March 2020, since the existing legislative franchises of both ABS-CBN (under R.A. 7966) and Sky Cable are set to expire at the same time on that said period.

On Monday, President Duterte who have accused ABS-CBN of biased reporting and of “swindling” him said that the executives of the media conglomerate should just sell the network rather than face closure.

“Itong ABS-CBN, mag-expire ang contract ninyo, mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung mangyari. Ako pa sa’yo, pagbili na ninyo ‘yan,” said Duterte during a speech in Davao City on Monday.

https://politics.com.ph/hindi-lang-abs-cbn-lopezs-sky-cable-may-shut-down-if-franchise-not-renewed/

11 solons push for ABS-CBN franchise renewal in face of Duterte opposition

In the face of President Rodrigo Duterte’s determined opposition to the extension of the legislative franchise of media giant ABS-CBN, also known as the “Kapamilya” network, 11 of the most influential members of the House of Representatives want the network to continue operating beyond the March 30, 2020 franchise expiration.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has also guaranteed due process for ABS-CBN’s bid to fight off its demise, saying that congressional hearings for the application of their franchise extension will be held some time after regular sessions resume on Jan. 20, 2020.

Nine separate legislative measures filed by 11 House members are set to be heard by the House committee on legislative franchises chaired by Palawan Representative Franz Alvarez.

The cast of authors include four deputy speakers, one a member of the influential commission on appointments (CA); the head of the House contingent to the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET); and two committee chairpersons. The others are vice chairpersons of various committees.

Requesting anonymity, a senior opposition lawmaker said that in the coming session days prior to March 20, the fate of ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise application will provide the answers to questions nagging political observers.

“One, what the Lower House will tell us [about] the extent of President Duterte’s influence on us congressmen. It will also tell us the real extent of the president’s hatred of ABS-CBN,” the solon said.

Notwithstanding the filing of several franchise extension measures, the oldest being submitted as early as July 23, Alvarez has not called for a committee hearing to take up the bill.

The Palawan solon admitted that he has been waiting for a go signal from “upstairs” although he refused to say whether that meant Cayetano or Duterte.

In a media interview early this month, Cayetano allayed fears that the Kapamilya network will cease to exist after March 30, saying that Congress still has time to act on the franchise renewal.

The House leader explained that their consideration of the franchise bills was temporarily set aside because in the past months congressmen had to act on priority measures of the Duterte administration that included passage of the 2020 national budget and several tax measures.

The legislative franchise of the ABS-CBN network granted under Republic Act No. 7966 will expire on March 20, 2020, unless extended by Congress.

Common among the nine bills filed is the grant of a 25-year renewal of the expiring franchise.

The authors include Reps. Micaela Violago, vice chairperson of the House committees on appropriations, on housing, and on information and communications technology; and Joy Myra Tambunting, vice chairperson of the House committee on games and on information and communications technology.

PBA party-list Rep. Jericho Jonas Nograles, brother of Secretary Karlo Nograles, filed House Bill No. 3064.

Former Kapamilya star Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos filed HB 4305 while former ABS-CBN reporter and now Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones, chairperson of the House committee on tourism, filed HB 3947.

Deputy Speakers Rose Marie Arenas, Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales, and Johnny Pimentel also filed separate bills, as did Cagayan De Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chairman of the House committee on constitutional amendments.

Mindoro Oriental Rep Doy Leachon, HRET contingent head, co-authored a bill with Pimentel and Gonzales.

The latest filing was that of HB 5723 which was submitted to the House docket section only last Dec. 11 by Mindoro Occidental Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato, a member of the powerful CA.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/12/30/11-solons-push-for-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-in-face-of-duterte-opposition/

Duterte threatens to arrest water tycoons, tells ABS-CBN to ‘sell’

PRESIDENT Duterte on Monday threatened to have the businessmen behind the two water concessionaires—Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala for Manila Water Co. and Manuel V. Pangilinan for Maynilad Water Services Inc.—arrested for “non-bailable” offenses of syndicated estafa or plunder, saying he would love to see billionaires in jail.

Duterte said he won’t be letting go of this “issue of corruption” as this would be his “last shot” at life.

“Two years, I’ll be out. So these two years, I will use this for the people. You are asking, ‘Where’s the big fish? Where’s corruption?’… I will deliver to you now: Ayala and Pangilinan,” he said in a speech while visiting earthquake victims in M’lang, Cotabato.

“If those f****** commit a mistake, I will have them arrested. Look at them, when I insulted them, they are not responding anymore. That’s for sure. Syndicated estafa,” he added.

Manila Water is a publicly listed company and a subsidiary of Ayala Corp., while businessman Pangilinan’s Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) owns a controlling stake in Maynilad.

Despite Cabinet members telling him to negotiate the contracts, Duterte argued that there is nothing to negotiate as the contracts were already “null and void” from the very beginning.

“Because in that contract, the Philippines agreed to waive sovereignty. You cannot do it. And the tax‚corporate income tax, they will pass it on to consumers.

That’s a rip-off,” he said.

Sought to clarify the President’s statement, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said they have yet to find out what the President wants to do with the agreements with the water concessionaires after the Cabinet meeting on January 6.

“This matter is in the agenda for the Cabinet meeting on January 6. The OSG [Office of the Solicitor General] will present a new government version of the water concession agreements, with inputs from the MWSS [Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System], OGCC [Office of the Government Corporate Counsel], and DOJ [Department of Justice]. The DOF [Department of Finance] will also provide inputs on the financial aspect,” Guevarra said in a text message to BusinessMirror.

Just sell, Lopezes told
With three months left before the franchise of local broadcast network ABS-CBN expires, Duterte on Monday advised owners of the TV giant to just sell the network.

“Itong ABS, mag-expire ang contract ninyo. Mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan. Kung ako sa inyo, ipagbili niyo na ‘yan [This ABS-CBN, your contract is about to expire. If you ask for a renewal, I don’t know what’s going to happen. If I were you, I would just sell it],” Duterte said in a speech in North Cotabato.

“Kasi ang mga Pilipino ngayon lang makaganti sa inyong kalokohan [Because it’s only now that Filipinos can seek redress for your misconduct]. I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever,” he added.

On December 4, Duterte said he is bent on not granting the renewal of the 25-year congressional franchise to ABS-CBN, still irked by the network’s supposed bias including alleged unfair reports about him and failure to run his paid political advertisements during the 2016 presidential race.

He said he would not change his mind, despite the news outfit’s persistence to come to him “begging.”

Unless the Congress grants its renewal, ABS-CBN’s franchise is set to expire on March 30, 2020.

Several bills have been filed at the House of Representatives, seeking the renewal of the ABS-CBN congressional franchise.

A congressional franchise bill needs to be first approved by the House before it can be transmitted to the Senate.

Once approved by both chambers, it will be submitted to the President to be signed into law. Duterte, however, has the power to veto bills that Congress approves.

Radio and television broadcast firms in the country are required to seek a franchise from Congress, pursuant to Republic Act 3846.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, however, said ABS-CBN still has other options, should it fail to renew its congressional franchise.

“I’m sure ABS-CBN can find a way how to distribute their content if they lose their franchise,” Andanar said.

Rival TV5 has indicated it is open to the notion of having the Lopezes, owners of the network, to buy block airtime at TV5 and air their content there, but Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of TV5’s parent firm, denied they were selling their network to the Lopezes.

Wawa, Kaliwa

In a related development, the President in another speech on Monday also said he will order authorities to go ahead with the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project as well as the controversial Kaliwa Dam projects, but vowed to pay and relocate the locals who will be affected by the construction.

“I can give you a little bit of elbow room to move. Those who are living there, of course, they are all natives and they are trying to delay the project. We need water,” Duterte said in a speech in Digos City on Monday. “Without Wawa and Kaliwa Dam….this will be the last resort to have water for Manila. I will order them to go ahead.”

The construction of the Chinese-funded P12.2-billion New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project has been opposed by environment groups, citing the damage it will pose to the Sierra Madre and its biodiversity, as well as the displacement of the Dumagat indigenous tribes.

The Kaliwa Dam is also a 600 million liter per day water reservoir project in Rizal and Quezon.

On the other hand, the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project, a joint venture between billionaire Enrique Razon’s Prime Infra and businessman Oscar Violago’s San Lorenzo Ruiz Builders Group, is eyed to supply 80 million liters per day of water in 2021 and more than 500 million liters per day in 2025.

The President has been lambasting the water concessionaires after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in Singapore ordered Manila to pay east zone concessionaire Manila Water P7.4 billion for the nonimplementation of water-rate increases that occurred prior to his presidency. The PCA had also ruled on a similar case filed by west zone concessionaire Maynilad, ordering the State to pay P3.4 billion for Maynilad’s losses from March 2015 to August 2016.

The water concessionaires have since said they will no longer seek payment for the arbitral award from the government.

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/12/31/duterte-threatens-to-arrest-water-tycoons-tells-abs-cbn-to-sell/

Binibining Pilipinas ‘opens a new era’ with 2020 search for new queens

After 56 years, Binibining Pilipinas, in its words, is opening a “new era” as the national pageant announced over the weekend the launch of its 2020 search for new queens.

On its social media channels, pageant organizer Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) said applications for the next year’s competition are now open.

BPCI teased that fans can look forward to “a bigger and better edition of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country.”

The announcement came with an image of four titlists of the 2019 pageant: Patch Magtanong, who represented the Philippines in Miss International; Leren Bautista, Miss Globe; Emma Tiglao, Miss Intercontinental; and Resham Saeed, Miss Supranational.

Also included in the image is Aya Abesamis, who finished first runner-up in the same batch.

The 2020 pageant of Binibining Pilipinas will mark the first time, it will crown a Miss Universe-Philippines and Miss World-Philippines winners, hence the “new era.”

In the last half-century, the Stella Araneta-led BPCI had been sending winners, from the same pool of annual candidates, to various international pageants, including Miss Universe, Miss International, and at one point, Miss World.

Under BPCI, the country produced four Miss Universe winners — Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margarita Moran in 1973, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, and Catriona Gray in 2018 — nine runners-up, and ten top 20 finishes.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/30/19/binibining-pilipinas-opens-a-new-era-with-2020-search-for-new-queens

Have fun, stay safe; here's how

By Dona Pazzibugan, Carlito Pablo and Juan Escandor Jr. PDI Southern Luzon Bureau

WHEREVER New Year frolickers plan to party tonight--Ayala, The Fort, Rizal Park and Quezon Memorial Circle--seasoned partygoers advise that the regular party ''rules'' don't apply.

Here's how to stay safe while having the fun of the century based on the rules culled by the INQUIRER from party animals, the police, organizers of the various public parties and other groups concerned with the safety of the end-of-the century bashes.

o One should never be caught alone in millennium party.

o Don't wear drop-dead fashion. Come in something silver and gray, the millennium colors but come comfortable, not provocative. You could end up walking for miles as no vehicles will be allowed inside the party areas.

o Don't tempt the thieves; don't wear expensive jewelry.

o Don't drink too much. Stay alert for anything untoward that may happen.

o Bring small handbags just enough to accommodate a cellphone, extra cash, and maybe first-aid medicines.

o Bring picnic food as food will not be given free. Food, drinks and souvenirs will be sold at different booths at the Ayala party to be set up by Makati's five-star hotels. So, your cash will come in handy.

o You may bring alcoholic beverages as long as they are in plastic containers. Bottled drinks, water, juice, soft drinks, beer, liquor are strictly prohibited.

o Don't bring a gun, firecracker or any pointed objects. Roving members of the Western Police District at the Rizal Park will make sure that you don't. They will screen all suspicious objects seen on your person.

Enjoy life

Despite the dos and don'ts, enjoy the privilege of being there to witness the turn of a century.

Scientists have a simple advice to people who fear the unknown with the changing of the millennium.

''Live your daily life . . . Enjoy life!'' said Edmund Rosales, astronomy instructor at the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development at the University of the Philippines.

Dr. Leonila Bautista, seismology division chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, said the countdown was ''just a man-made thing.''

''The course of nature continues and we can't force nature to obey our rules,'' Bautista said.

According to Rosales, the only difference in today's eve of the New Year is that it's one in a thousand years.

He noted that each year, self-styled visionaries and seers would predict deaths and destruction due to health reasons, natural and man-made events, and even the destruction of the world.

''But these are normal occurrences,'' Rosales said. ''Not even God revealed in the Bible when the world is going to end.''

Dealing in his area of specialization, Rosales said no giant asteroid was about to hit the earth like what happened 65 million years ago when one did and wiped out the dinosaurs.

Rosales noted that one asteroid, called the Tautotis, which is three kilometers in diameter was expected to pass by near the earth in the year 2028.

This asteroid will pass at a distance of seven times farther the distance between the Earth and the moon, the latter having a diameter of about 4,000 kilometers.

''But this won't have any effect on us,'' Rosales said. ''So what's there to worry about?''

Biggest party ever

No one's worried down Bicol where the local governments of Naga City and Camarines Sur are geared to host the biggest party today in two separate occasions to welcome the advent of the new century.

In Naga City, the central business district will be closed starting 1 p.m. today to give way for three outdoor concerts and the festivities.

Mayor Sulpicio Roco Jr. said the major streets near Plaza Quezon will be laden with long tables filled with native food and pastries for everybody during the media noche.

A lantern parade will snake down the main streets in Naga called kiri-kiti followed by rock concerts in three designated areas in the city.

At 11 p.m. tonight a fireworks display will be held near Plaza Quezon. The Misa de Milenyo will follow.

Street dancing

In the morning, the Baraylehan sa Tinampo (Dance in the Street) will be held until the first sunrise of year 2000.

Some 15 minutes away from Naga, Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Villafuerte will also host the provincial government-sponsored festivities at the Freedom Sports Complex in Pili town.

The festivities will include singing, dancing and fireworks display to last until the next morning of the first sunrise of the last year of the 2010s decade.

The Filipinas Broadcasting Network will honor 120 persons in Camarines Sur who have contributed to the development of the province for the past 1,000 years.

Oragon Award

Henry Briguera, the organizer of the occasion, dubbed the awarding as the Oragon Award of the Millennium which recognizes individual contribution of persons in Camarines Sur in the field of science, art and music, economic development, leadership, heroism and politics.

Briguera said the Oragon Award was one way of popularizing the unique Bicol term, oragon, to mainstream it as a positive trait of the Bicolanos in this millennium.

''Oragon for Bicol has two meanings depending on what context one is using. But basically oragon means greatness and excellence, if not, the word can also mean shrewdness, wiliness, cunning and craftiness,'' Briguera explained.

Among the awardees are Rep. Joker Arroyo, Sen. Raul Roco, Gov. Luis Villafuerte, former Naga Mayor Jesse Robredo, the 15 martyrs during the 1898 Philippine Revolution, and the founding datu of the settlements in Camarines Sur.

The Oragon Award was held last night at the University of Nueva Caceres Gymnasium.

Monday, December 30, 2019

Duterte tells troubled media conglomerate owners to sell out

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (Dec 30) told owners of a media conglomerate that has drawn his ire to sell the company ahead of the network's franchise expiry.

The mercurial leader has a rocky relationship with the media, especially with those critical of his bloody anti-narcotics campaign, and he has threatened numerous times to block the franchise extension of ABS-CBN Corporation

"This ABS-CBN, your contract will expire, and you try to renew. I don't know what will happen to you," Duterte said in a speech before earthquake victims in the province of Cotabato.

The broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN, the country's largest media conglomerate with dozens of local and national radio and television stations covering news, entertainment and public affairs, will expire in March 2020.

"If I were you, just sell it," Duterte said of the network, which he had accused of not airing his paid advertisement during the presidential race in 2016.

A Bill to extend its licence is pending in congress, which is dominated by Duterte's allies.

ABS-CBN did not immediately respond to request for comment on a public holiday.

Duterte, in numerous public speeches, has lashed out at the media, while his office has at times accused media companies of bias or distorting his statements.

The Philippine leader enjoys a high approval rating and is wildly popular on social media. His supporters, including bloggers, fiercely defend him and his policies, and have targeted journalists.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-abs-cbn-corp-media-sell-out-12220574

Duterte to ABS-CBN: Better to sell the network

'Magrenew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells the media giant

Months before the expiration of the media giant's franchise, President Rodrigo Duterte told ABS-CBN that it would be better to "just sell" the network as he reiterated that it was unlikely that Congress would renew its franchise.

Duterte made his latest tirade against ABS-CBN as he spoke to earthquake victims of M'lang town in Cotabato on Monday, December 30.

"Itong ABS, mag-expire ang contract ninyo. Magrenew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan. Kung ako sa inyo, ipagbili 'nyo na ‘yan (ABS-CBN, your contract will expire. You want to renew, but I don't know if that will happen. If I were you, I'd sell it)," Duterte said.

ABS-CBN's legislative franchise was approved through Republic Act No. 7966 on March 30, 1995. It is set to expire on March 30, 2020.

In his latest rant, Duterte said that it was about time that the Filipino people "get back" at ABS-CBN, even though it was the Chief Executive who had an axe to grind against it. He had been slamming the network since the start of his presidency as it supposedly did not air his political ads during the 2016 campaign.

"I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever," Duterte said on Monday, referring to ABS-CBN.

Several bills have been filed at the House of Representatives to renew the ABS-CBN franchise, but the lower chamber did not tackle them before the Christmas break.

If the bill is not passed and signed into law, ABS-CBN will have to close down its radio and television operations. House committee on legislative franchises chairman Franz Alvarez earlier said that the chamber would tackle the bills in early 2020.

Opposition lawmakers such as Senator Leila de Lima have urged Congress to renew the franchise, saying that doing otherwise would make them complicit in the death of democracy in the country.

Renewed threats

Duterte's rant against ABS-CBN was part of his usual diatribe against oligarchs he accused of "screwing over" the government.

On Monday, he again threatened to "jail" the Ayalas and Manny Pangilinan, for alleged corruption in their water distribution operations in Metro Manila, which both have denied. (READ: Look back: Duterte's tussles with big business)

Duterte started hitting the water concessionaires after the Ayala-led Manila Water won in an arbitration case against the Philippine government in a Singapore court, which ordered the latter to pay Manila Water P7.4 billion. After Duterte threatened to scrap the 1997 water deal with Manila Water and Pangilinan's Maynilad, both said they would no longer demand payment from government.

Duterte also lambasted the Inquirer Group on Monday, accusing it of being a "mouthpiece" of the oligarchs. He even "invited" the earthquake victims in the audience to join him in "attacking" the Inquirer office in Manila. (READ: Duterte's target: The Philippine Daily Inquirer)

"Hintayin ko kayo sa Maynila. Sabay-sabay tayo, sugurin natin 'yan sila. Kaya 'nyo? (I'll wait for you in Manila. Let's do it together, lets attack them. Can you do that)?" Duterte said, as his joke drew cheers and laughter from the audience.

In 2017, business tycoon and Duterte's friend Ramon Ang bought the majority shares of the Inquirer Group from the Prietos.

https://www.rappler.com/nation/248223-duterte-abs-cbn-sell-network-than-renew-franchise

Philippines' Duterte tells troubled media conglomerate owners to sell out

MANILA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday told owners of a media conglomerate that has drawn his ire to sell the company ahead of the network's franchise expiry.

The mercurial leader has a rocky relationship with the media, especially with those critical of his bloody anti-narcotics campaign, and he has threatened numerous times to block the franchise extension of ABS-CBN Corp.

"This ABS, your contract will expire, and you try to renew. I don't know what will happen to you," Duterte said in a speech before earthquake victims in the southern province of North Cotabato.

The broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN, the country's largest media conglomerate with dozens of local and national radio and television stations covering news, entertainment and public affairs, will expire in March 2020.

"If I were you, just sell it," Duterte said of the network, which he had accused of not airing his paid advertisement during the presidential race in 2016.

A bill to extend its licence is pending in congress, which is dominated by Duterte's allies.

ABS-CBN did not immediately respond to request for comment on a public holiday.

Duterte, in numerous public speeches, has lashed out at the media, while his office has at times accused media companies of bias or distorting his statements.

The Philippine leader enjoys a high approval rating and is wildly popular on social media. His supporters, including bloggers, fiercely defend him and his policies, and have targeted journalists.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/philippines-duterte-tells-troubled-media-conglomerate-owners-to-sell-out-2019-12-30

Duterte tells ABS-CBN owners to just sell the TV network

Three months before the expiration of ABS-CBN's franchise, President Rodrigo Duterte Monday said the television network should just be sold as he vowed to give its owners an episode they won't forget.

Duterte, who has accused ABS-CBN of biased reporting and of "swindling" him for not airing his campaign commercial, said there is no assurance that the network's franchise would be renewed. The Lopez-owned network's franchise is set to expire on March 30, 2020.

"Your contract is about to expire. You will try to renew it but I don't know what will happen to that," the president said during his visit to earthquake victims in M'lang, Cotabato.

"Kung ako sa inyo ipagbili niyo na 'yan. Kasi ang mga Pilipino ngayon lang makaganti sa inyong kalokohan (If I were you, I would sell it. It's only now that Filipinos would be able to get back at your wrongdoings). And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever," he added.

Duterte claimed previous presidents did not act against the interests of some businesses because they were afraid of ABS-CBN.

Duterte had claimed that ABS-CBN did not return the money he paid for campaign commercials even if the advertisements did not air. He had also accused the network of magnifying "garbage" stories peddled by his critics.

Earlier this month, Duterte vowed to block the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise.

"I will see to it that you're out," he said in a speech delivered in Malacañang last December 3.

Duterte blasts Inquirer

Duterte also accused broadsheet Philippine Daily Inquirer of being a "mouthpiece" of oligarchs.

"You son of a b****, Inquirer, everyone. You are silent. Because you are the mouthpiece of oligarchs in the Philippines. You son of a b**** Inquirer, you are on the take," the president said.

"You are no better than a prostitute. You sell your talent to the rich. Against the poor. Yan. That's why I have always been angry with the rich," he added.

Duterte claimed owners of the broadsheet have used their influence to evade taxes.

"They did not pay taxes, just like donut, just like Inquirer," the president said, apparently referring to the Prietos, the family that owns the broadsheet and the exclusive Philippine franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts.

Duterte had claimed that the Prietos only paid P8 million to settle a P1 billion tax deficiency of Dunkin Donuts during the time of former President Benigno Aquino III.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/12/30/1980834/duterte-tells-abs-cbn-owners-just-sell-tv-network

Duterte tells ABS-CBN execs to sell company

President Rodrigo Duterte again vented his anger at ABS-CBN Corporation in his latest speech, even suggesting a way out for the hard-pressed major television network.

"Itong ABS-CBN, mag-expire ang contract ninyo, mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung mangyari. Ako pa sa'yo, pagbili na ninyo 'yan," Duterte said in a talk to earthquake victims in Cotabato Monday.

[Translation: ABS-CBN, your contract is set to expire. I don't know if it will be renewed. If I were you, I'd sell the company.]

In a series of tweets Monday, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said Duterte's latest statement bore "all the signs of a shakedown and raises questions over his real intentions for seeking to block the renewal of the broadcast network’s franchise."

"Words that appear to be marching orders to his minions in Congress, led by Alan Peter Cayetano, who has admitted having “personal objections” to renewing the franchise in a clear conflict of interest," they said.

NUJP added, "We call on the community of independent Filipino journalists and on citizens who cherish democracy to band together and protect the free arena of ideas that the closure or forced sale of ABS-CBN would severely weaken."

The franchise of the embattled media company will expire in March 2020, unless Congress and Duterte approve its extension.

Congress was unable to tackle five pending bills to extend ABS-CBN's franchise for another 25 years in 2019.

Duterte has also consistently stood firm against the network and its executives.

The President's primary objection stemmed from the network's alleged failure to run his paid campaign advertisements during the 2016 election.

ABS-CBN is one of the major TV networks in the country, with around 6,730 regular employees, 900 non-regular employees and 3,325 talents at the end of 2018, according to its report to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange.

https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/12/30/duterte-abs-cbn-franchise-sale.html

BREAKING: Duterte tells ABS-CBN to just sell the network

After threatening television giant ABS-CBN with closure by not renewing its franchise, President Duterte on Monday gave an unsolicited advice to the network — put it on sale.

Duterte made the proposal with little over two months left until ABS-CBN’s broadcast rights expires. It is congress that is mandated by the constitution to enact franchise bills pending before it.

If the franchise is not granted, the country’s largest network would have to close down its TV and radio operations by March 20, 2020.

“Itong ABS, mag-expire ang contract ninyo. Mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan. Kung ako sa inyo ipagbili niyo na ‘yan,” Duterte said in a speech before earthquake victims in M’lang, North Cotabato.

“Kasi ang mga Pilipino ngayon lang makaganti sa inyong kalokohan. And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever,” he added.

Duterte has several times in the past threatened to block the franchise renewal of the Kapamilya network after what he claimed to be unfair treatment of him during the presidential campaign period.

The President has also repeatedly accused ABS-CBN of estafa for supposedly not providing him the airtime he had paid for during the May 2016 presidential elections.

He has also slammed the network for airing what he deemed to be unfair or slanted reports about him.

The proposed sale of ABS-CBN came on the heels of reports that Duterte’s friend, Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy recently formed the Udenna Communications Media and Entertainment Holdings Corp, which expands his business to media and entertainment sector.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1207388/fwd-breaking-3-months-before-franchise-expires-duterte-tells-abs-cbn-to-just-sell-the-network

Three-month countdown: What are ABS-CBN’s chances of renewing its franchise?

PANGASINAN, Philippines — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is rallying for public support to defend press freedom after President Rodrigo Duterte delivered fresh blows against media giant ABS-CBN, whose congressional franchise is set to expire in three months.

“Itong ABS, mag-expire ang contract ninyo. Mag-renew kayo, ewan ko lang kung may mangyari diyan. Kung ako sa inyo, ipagbili niyo na ‘yan...And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever,” Duterte said in a Monday speech while visiting earthquake victims in North Cotabato.

(ABS-CBN’s contract is about to expire. Try to renew your franchise, let’s see what happens. If I were you, I might as well sell the network.)

Admin-led Congress
The NUJP described Duterte's statement as a veiled threat with “[w]ords that appear to be marching orders to his minions in Congress, led by Alan Peter Cayetano, who has admitted having ‘personal objections’ to renewing the franchise in a clear conflict of interest.”

ABS-CBN's franchise is set to expire on March 30, 2020, after which its broadcast services will cease operation.

At least five bills have been filed to extend the media network’s broadcasting operations for another 25 years.

The House of Representatives, meanwhile, has not acted on the pending legislation to renew the said franchise.

An administration-recognized super majority stands in the House with about 290 members. It is helmed by Speaker Cayetano who was the president’s running mate in the 2016 elections and Cabinet appointee prior to speakership.

Duterte also brokered the initial "term-sharing" agreement between Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco that saw the former rise to the speakership.

President’s signature needed
Broadcast companies, including radio and television networks, in the Philippines are required to seek a franchise from Congress under Republic Act 3846.

“No person, firm, company, association or corporation shall construct, install, establish, or operate a radio station within the Philippine Islands without having first obtained a franchise therefore from the Philippine Legislature,” RA 3846 reads.

ABS-CBN’s current franchise was granted a term of 25 years under Republic Act 7966, approved on March 30, 1995. It states:

“The ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, hereunder referred to as the grantee, its successors or assigns, is hereby granted a franchise to construct, operate and maintain, for commercial purposes and in the public interest, television and radio broadcasting stations in and throughout the Philippines.”

A congressional franchise bill needs to be approved by the House of Representatives before it is transmitted to the Senate. The version of the bill approved by both chambers would then still need the president’s approval.

Duterte, however, has repeatedly criticized ABS-CBN and stated that he is determined to block the renewal of its franchise.

“Ang inyong franchise mag-end (your franchise will end) next year. If you are expecting na ma-renew 'yan (its renewal), I'm sorry. You're out. I will see to it that you're out,” the president said earlier this month.

Last year, the president said he disapproves of the renewal of the media company’s franchise but would not meddle in renewal talks.

“Now, ABS-CBN, their franchise is due for renewal... But I will never also intervene. But if I had my way, I will not give it back to you,” Duterte said in August 2018.

ABS-CBN’s future

Global watchdog organizations have since taken to ABS-CBN's side amid the franchise renewal issue, denouncing the Philippine government's alleged attack on press freedom and democracy.

Labor group Defend Job Philippines also said that the politicking is threatening the livelihood of thousands of ABS-CBN employees.

NUJP has asked Congress to act independently on the franchise renewal issue, estimating that between 10,000 to 11,000 are at risk of losing their jobs.

The hashtag #ABSCBNIsNotForSale trended on Twitter toward the year’s end with citizens reacting at the president’s tirades.

“We call on the community of independent Filipino journalists and on citizens who cherish democracy to band together and protect the free arena of ideas that the closure or forced sale of ABS-CBN would severely weaken,” the NUJP said in a statement posted New Year’s Eve.

“The alternative— the death of freedom of the press and of free expression— is too horrible to contemplate.”

Detained Sen. Leila de Lima also related the franchise renewal issue to what she said is a pattern of government repression against its critics.

“The closure of a media outlet over a personal whim and political vendetta has no place in a free, democratic and just society,” the senator said in a statement earlier this month.

“Clearly, the President’s attacks on Rappler and Inquirer, and recently, his renewed threats of blocking ABS-CBN’s franchise, are part of his regime’s blatant crackdown, broader propaganda, and misinformation against media outlets, opposition leaders and organizations who criticize and challenge his crooked and brutal policies.”

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/12/31/1981058/three-month-countdown-what-are-abs-cbns-chances-renewing-its-franchise