98-483: The ABS-CBN Soundstage at the Horizon IT Park, San Jose del Monte , Bulacan , is the main production facility of ABS-CBN . It is owned by ABS-CBN Corporation , and operated and managed by ABS-CBN Studios, Inc. Although the original plan is to have a total of 10 soundstages with 2 stages each, only 1 soundstage with 2 stages have been completed as of 2018. No announcements have been made as of 2021 regarding
196-692: A block time agreement with AMCARA Broadcasting Network (former owner of Studio 23 from its 1996 launch until ABS-CBN acquired a stake in AMCARA in 2010) owned by the Carandang family. On the same day, MOR Philippines also resumed its online and cable operations through a national programming service set up by the network's flagship station in Metro Manila . On May 11, 2020, House Representatives Paolo Duterte , Eric Go Yap , and Abraham Tolentino filed House Resolution No. 853, seeking to probe into
294-520: A Postal/ZIP Code of 3023, and the second with 3024. Twenty-six (26) barangays comprise the first district while the 36 barangays located in Sapang Palay 36 compose the second district. The city's administrative center is located in Poblacion 1, home to the city's major government and non-government services. Dulong Bayan, on the other hand, is set to become the city's new seat of government, with
392-401: A congressional franchise to operate television and radio stations, which usually lasts for up to 25 years. ABS-CBN, which had been operating since July 11, 1946, made its first television broadcast on October 23, 1953, had last been granted a 25-year franchise extension on March 30, 1995, under Republic Act No. 7966 (but later implemented on May 4, 1995). This expired on May 4, 2020, as upheld by
490-710: A family entertainment center in Taguig. According to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), ABS-CBN Corporation controlled "somewhere between 31% and 44%" of the Philippines' total television market as of 2020. Before the 2020 stoppage, ABS-CBN had been closed down on September 23, 1972, when martial law under Ferdinand Marcos was announced and the station's television and radio stations were sequestered. Marcos' Letter of Instruction No. 1-A, signed September 22, 1972, and addressed to
588-485: A plebiscite to ratify its city charter. It was supposed to be held four months after the 2022 national and local elections but it was overdue ever since then. Hence, the proclamation remained pending for its HUC status for a long time beyond the national and local elections. On September 11, 2023, COMELEC , released a resolution that synchronized the plebiscite on October 30, 2023, along with the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections . The majority of voters rejected
686-422: A population of 651,813 people, making it the largest local government unit within the province of Bulacan and Central Luzon , and the 18th most populated city in the Philippines. It was proclaimed as a component city on September 10, 2000, through Republic Act No. 8797. Its conversion into a highly urbanized city was by the virtue of Proclamation No. 1057 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 4, 2020;
784-559: A provisional authority to ABS-CBN and "let ABS-CBN continue operations based on equity". However, the Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Associations of the Philippines (FICTAP) questioned the provisional authority, stating that it would be unconstitutional. On June 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of the Philippines dismissed the quo warranto petition to revoke ABS-CBN Corporation's franchise, stating that
882-472: A provisional authority to ABS-CBN. Six days before, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises issued a show cause order against NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba , Deputy Commissioners Edgardo Cabarios, Delilah Deles, and Legal Branch Head Ella Blanca Lopez to explain why should not be cited in contempt for issuing the cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. The NTC responded by stating that it
980-677: Is 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Malolos and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Manila . The city is home to some of the biggest resettlement areas in the Philippines like the Sapang Palay resettlement area spread over 36 barangays, Pabahay 2000 in Barangay Muzon South, and Towerville in Barangay Minuyan Proper. Most of the city's population come from former informal settlers along the creeks, esteros, riverbanks and railway tracks of Metro Manila. San Jose del Monte derived its name from Saint Joseph , whose statue
1078-561: Is carried through ABS-CBN TV Plus , making it one of three exclusive channels (the others being Cine Mo! and Yey! ) that remain operational on digital free-to-air television after the NTC's order takes effect. ABS-CBN later clarified in a statement that the three channels, along with Kapamilya Box Office channel, continued broadcasting and received in Metro Manila , Laguna province , Iloilo province , and selected areas of Baguio through
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#17327808702551176-497: Is further hastened by the development of nearby Quezon City and the accompanying increase in population and infrastructure. The forced relocation of informal settlers and the lure of government to provide them with their own homes allowed the town to continue to grow despite the lack of government facilities. As such, San Jose del Monte exhibited an increasing percentage share of the provincial population from as low as 2% in 1960 to 9% in 1990 and then to 17% in 2015. The town surpassed
1274-516: Is known as EL3 Stage, named after ABS-CBN's chairman emeritus, Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III . The second stage is simply called Stage 2. It features a support building called Breezeway Production Building which contains dressing rooms, wardrobe, and storage areas. The two stages are currently being used by ABS-CBN Studios ( Dreamscape Entertainment and Star Creatives ) and ABS-CBN Films ( Star Cinema and Black Sheep ). The former produces serial content for linear television and on-demand streaming while
1372-1111: Is large- and small-scale swine production. There are 60 commercial livestock and poultry farms in the city. The major poultry producers are RFM Corporation , Vitarich, and FELDAN. The city has three major business district growth areas: Tungkong Mangga, Muzon, and Sapang Palay (Sampol). They are in wholesale and retail trade. The minor business districts include Towerville in Minuyan Proper, Palmera in Kaypian, Northgate in Santo Cristo, Citrus, Poblacion 1, Grotto in Graceville, Francisco Homes, Gumaoc, and San Rafael III. Commercial and thrift banks, pawnshops, and cooperatives provide financial services. There are two major malls: Starmall San Jose del Monte in Palmera and SM City San Jose del Monte in Tungkong Mangga. The city
1470-554: Is originally made up of only six barangays: Poblacion, Halang (Muzon), Sapang Palay, Minuyan, Santo Cristo, and Gaya-Gaya. Over time, these six mother barangays were divided to provide better accommodation for the people, particularly in the Sapang Palay Resettlement Area (Hacienda de Sapang Palay), which stretches to Minuyan. There is an ongoing land dispute with the municipality of Norzagaray, Bulacan regarding both territories. Such disputes can be located in
1568-484: Is partly due to the decisions made by settlers about the hilly conditions that dominate the topography. Most households in the western half of San Jose del Monte opted to convert their lands to residential uses while others maintained the farms. This left upland uses, such as those about forest use, more common towards the easternmost zones. Most vegetative outgrowths are in areas that are difficult to build on. But there are instances when these outgrowths are integrated into
1666-458: Is serviced by bus routes going to and from Parañaque ( PITX ), Santa Cruz in Manila , Quezon City , and Ninoy Aquino International Airport . Jeepney, modern-jeepney, and minibus routes also ply the roads between the city and neighboring cities and towns in Metro Manila and Bulacan . San Jose del Monte's road network has a total length of 211.43 kilometers (131.38 mi). The following are
1764-654: Is the homeland of the Alta Kabulowan , the first inhabitants of Bulacan, whose language is also called Alta Kabulowan . Their language is currently endangered and is in dire need of local government intervention. The majority of residents in the town are native speakers of the Tagalog language . Poverty incidence of San Jose del Monte Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Major crops are leafy vegetables, root crops (cassava as its OTOP ), pineapple, mango, and coffee beans. The major income earner
1862-481: The 18th Congress of the Philippines , at least 12 house representatives and two senators filed their versions for a new network franchise. House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano made assurances that Congress will tackle the franchise with fairness. On January 6, 2020, Albay representative Edcel Lagman filed House Resolution 639, urging the House Committee on Legislative Franchises for its immediate action on
1960-795: The ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center , was also sequestered without compensation from the network's owners and was renamed as Broadcast Plaza to serve as headquarters of BBC, KBS/RPN, GTV/MBS and, from 1980, the Bureau of Broadcasts (BB). Moreover, copies of the old pre-Martial Law ABS-CBN shows had also been lost due to the raid by Marcos troops. Marcos was eventually deposed by the People Power Revolution of February 1986. The newly created revolutionary government agency Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) sequestered and later dissolved BBC and returned
2058-649: The Angat River , which flows from the Angat Reservoir. Major natural waterways of San Jose del Monte are the Kipungok, Santo Cristo, and Santa Maria River systems. Kipungok River separates San Jose del Monte from Caloocan and Rodriguez. It is directly connected to the Marilao River, which flows downwards to Manila Bay . Draining to these rivers are creeks and streams, which act as catchment areas for
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#17327808702552156-559: The Department of Justice (DOJ). The Philippines is touted to have the "freest and liveliest press" in Asia, where media is considered a watchdog and a " fourth estate " helping to maintain the checks and balances of democratic governance. Despite this, the country is consistently ranked as one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists. In May 2020, it slipped two spots down to 136th place (out of 180 countries) in
2254-737: The Martial Law dictatorship from 1972 until the regime's collapse in 1986. Critics of the Duterte government consider the NTC's cease-and-desist order and the denial of the franchise application as contributing to a growing democratic backsliding in the Philippines under the Duterte administration. As prescribed by the American Insular government-era Act No. 3846, or the Radio Control Act, which became effective in 1931 (later amended in 1963), broadcasting networks require
2352-539: The Supreme Court of the Philippines to nullify as unconstitutional the cease-and-desist order, which the Court likewise refused to do. The resulting franchise expiration and withdrawal of its broadcast rights marked the first time ABS-CBN, considered a historical and cultural icon in the Philippines, had been off the air since the 1986 revolution , having been seized and liquidated by the authoritarian government of
2450-532: The Supreme Court of the Philippines , seeking to nullify the NTC's cease and desist order on May 7, 2020. (See § Supreme Court case below.) The Senate and the House of the Representatives filed respective bills urging NTC to reconsider its order, as well as to abolish the agency itself. On May 8, 2020, TeleRadyo, resumed its regular programming airing the usual DZMM programming format. TeleRadyo
2548-436: The negative political ads paid by then-vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes critical of his remarks on the campaign trail . On February 24, 2020, the network's president and chief executive officer Carlo López Katigbak apologized to Duterte for not airing his political advertisements during his 2016 polls. Duterte accepted the apology, leaving the franchise's renewal to Congress. ABS-CBN also offered to return
2646-436: The "probable violations of ABS-CBN of its legislative franchise." In 2014 and 2015, ABS-CBN requested the 16th Congress to tackle the extension of its franchise early, although its renewal was not due until six years later, in 2020. Media sources in the legislature indicated that the network's 2016 initiative was the result of having been "particularly singled out" by supporters of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte because of
2744-593: The ABS-CBN productions and aired its entertainment, news and current affairs programming, along with movie blocks. However, because of the "double blow" of the network's temporary suspension of production of entertainment programs during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and free TV shutdown due to expired franchise, some of its programs no longer pushed through. On June 30, 2020,
2842-546: The Apostle Church (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan) 30-year old balcony-gallery, weakened by infesting termites collapsed during an Ash Wednesday service past 7 a.m. Dennis Villarojo said "those affected and their families are being assisted by the Diocese of Malolos with parish priest Fr. Romulo Perez and his parochial vicar Fr. Divino Cayanan. In December 1999, district representative Angelito Sarmiento filed
2940-554: The Duterte administration came to power in 2016 – with the Philippine Daily Inquirer , news website Rappler , nonprofit media organizations like Vera Files and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism , and ABS-CBN being particular targets because of coverage critical of the administration. Many of these media watchdogs have issued statements placing the ABS-CBN broadcast stoppage in
3038-476: The Philippines' oldest and most influential media networks, run by the López family . The company generates about 50 to 60 percent of the group's total annual revenue, mainly from selling airtime of its television and radio properties to advertisers. The remaining revenue is generated from consumer sales through the distribution of cable and international channels, operations of over-the-top platform services, and
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3136-404: The Philippines, seeking to stop Telecommunications Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba , House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano , and House Committee on Legislative Franchises Chairman Franz Alvarez from issuing ABS-CBN's provisional authority, saying the provisional authority to operate violates the doctrine of separation of powers. Sixteen days after the shutdown, Gadon announces that he is withdrawing
3234-682: The Quirino Highway are mostly scattered residential areas and agricultural lands. However, there are a few subdivisions that are some distance away from Ciudad Real and take advantage of its secluded and rural atmosphere. These are the Blessed Sacrament Seminary and an Augustinian convent. In between the built-up clusters are pockets of agricultural lands, which are continuously converted into built-up uses. Planted in these lands are crops such as rice and corn . The clustering pattern for both built-up and agricultural uses
3332-669: The Secretary of the Department of National Defense , accused ABS-CBN and the Associated Broadcasting Corporation (now known as TV5 ) of delivering "deliberately slanted and overly exaggerated news stories and commentaries," of promoting the ends of the Communist Party of the Philippines , and of having been instrumental in an assassination attempt on Marcos. This stoppage lasted until September 14, 1986, when ABS-CBN returned to air resulting from
3430-682: The World Press Freedom Index. Media watchdogs such as Reporters Without Borders , the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility , Amnesty International , the Photojournalists' Center of the Philippines (PCP), Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP), and the Consortium on Democracy and Disinformation (D&D) have noted that various forms of attacks against the press have increased since
3528-576: The allegations leveled against it. Within the same month, various congressmen urged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant a provisional authority to ABS-CBN to continue operations after the lapse of its current franchise until Congress should have decided on its franchise application. Having consulted with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the NTC affirmed in March 2020 that it would "likely" issue
3626-466: The approval of a law on March 25, 2023 through a referendum. The population of the second district (Sapang Palay), if combined, would be 214,100, slightly lower than Meycauayan but higher than the City of Baliwag. In the 2020 census, the population of San Jose del Monte was 651,813 people, with a density of 6,200 inhabitants per square kilometer or 16,000 inhabitants per square mile. This makes it
3724-414: The best practices in the world. The training, which involved 150 people, was designed by Manhattan Beach Studios, ABS-CBN Studios Inc., and ABS-CBN University. On December 12, 2018, ABS-CBN inaugurated the new state-of-the-art studio complex and its name, Horizon IT Park, was unveiled. This date is significant because it marks the 65th founding anniversary of ABS-CBN, 25th anniversary of Star Cinema , and
3822-432: The bill converting the then municipality of San Jose del Monte into a component city. This was approved on July 15, 2000 as Republic Act No. 8797 . A plebiscite was held on September 10, 2000. Despite a low turnout, the cityhood was approved mostly by migrants, mainly from Metro Manila which composed seventy percent of the residents by then; only nine of the 59 villages voted against the bill. The official proclamation
3920-627: The built-up areas, usually found in the West: several heavily vegetated areas. Supplementing these are mini forest projects of the city government. The City Agriculture Office maintains a 1.65-hectare (4.1-acre) Mini Forest Project in Barangay Muzon along the San Jose del Monte–Marilao Road and a mahogany planting site. San Jose del Monte is politically subdivided into 62 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . It
4018-448: The cable operations of Knowledge Channel , The Filipino Channel (TFC), TeleRadyo (later TeleRadyo Serbisyo ), and its sister cable channels (run by subsidiary Creative Programs including Metro Channel , which was named after Metro Magazines whose publisher is ABS-CBN Publishing ), as well as its online properties, and production companies Star Music and Star Cinema , were allowed to continue as their operations are not contingent on
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4116-399: The city into a heavily built-up western section and the largely agricultural eastern section. Most of the city's schools, government institutions, commercial developments, industries, and other urban amenities are in this section. The largest contiguous built-up area is at Sapang Palay Resettlement Project area, followed by the conurbation in Tungkong Mangga and Muzon. The developments east of
4214-504: The city was granted its own legislative district , the province's first lone district , while barangays were classified into two districts for purposes of representation in the Sangguniang Panlungsod . Officers were to be first elected in 2004 . On December 4, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte declared San Jose del Monte as a highly urbanized city through Proclamation No. 1057. However, it will have to go through
4312-550: The company in Novaliches , Quezon City was the originally planned site for the complex but it would later be moved to a 7.7-hectare (19-acre) land in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan . Before the end of 2013, ABS-CBN announced it would raise ₱5 billion the following year to finance the construction. The project officially kicked off on the first quarter of 2014, but construction would not commence until May 2017. The first phase of
4410-435: The complex, designed by California-based architecture firm Bastien and Associates in collaboration with a Filipino firm AIDEA, includes two soundstages, each housing two stages and occupying an area of 1,500 m (16,000 sq ft). Parallel to the construction, production and support teams for TV and film started a three-year training to learn how to operate the sound stages and ensure that production processes mirror
4508-478: The construction of succeeding phases of the soundstage and the Horizon IT Park complex as a whole. While direct correlation cannot be established, the ambiguity comes following the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission , and the eventual denial of Philippine Congress to renew ABS-CBN's franchise which resulted to the shutdown of their flagship station and their secondary channels on free-to-air radio and television. Aside from
4606-471: The construction of the other soundstages. The area also includes parking spaces, storage, visitors center, offices and other facilities. The cost of the project is estimated to be between ₱ 6 and 7.5 billion . On June 16, 2011, ABS-CBN announced its plans to develop a state-of-the-art studio complex. It would, as they claim, enable the network to produce Hollywood -caliber programs in a more cost-effective manner. A 15-hectare (37-acre) property acquired by
4704-411: The context of systemic attacks against press freedom in the Philippines. Media groups and people's organizations denounced the shutdown order for being a loss of democracy, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press. Some groups also placed the matter in the context of attacks and harassment aimed at those that criticize the government. The ABS-CBN broadcast network is acknowledged to be one of
4802-467: The conversion was rejected on a referendum held on October 30, 2023, by the voters of Bulacan including the concerned city. Located in the southeast of the province, it is bordered by the cities of Caloocan and Quezon City in Metro Manila to the south, by the town of Rodriguez in Rizal to the east, the towns of Santa Maria and Marilao to the west and Norzagaray to the north. San Jose del Monte
4900-568: The conversion, as declared by the COMELEC two days after the plebiscite. Meanwhile, a tenth of those who joined did not vote, leaving blank ballots. The elevation of the city ranges from approximately 40 to 900 meters (130 to 2,950 ft) above sea level; the relief transitions from warm lowland to cool upland as one goes eastward. This is because the city is part of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Plains and river valley flats characterize
4998-402: The corporation's possible violation of its franchise. On June 1, 2020, Jeepney TV and Asianovela Channel resumed broadcasting on ABS-CBN TV Plus as temporary channel replacements for ABS-CBN and S+A, but both channels are still on free trial. On June 4, 2020, ABS-CBN announced on TV Patrol that a cable-and-satellite channel named Kapamilya Channel would launch on June 13, resuming
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#17327808702555096-644: The country, including the main ABS-CBN Network , ten digital broadcast channels , 18 FM stations, and five AM stations. Following the news program TV Patrol , the network signed off the air at 7:52 pm ( PST ) . ABS-CBN executives Carlo Katigbak and Mark Lopez aired statements on the program appealing the NTC's cease and desist order. The newscast was also simulcast on DZMM, S+A, and MOR stations. DZMM radio and television counterpart signed off at 8:20 pm, following SRO: Suhestyon, Reaksyon at Opinyon and rebranded simply as TeleRadyo following
5194-557: The court does not deem it efficient. On May 3, 2020, Calida warned the NTC against granting the provisional authority to ABS-CBN, citing a Supreme Court decision in 2014, stating that provisional authority can only be granted after the franchise is secured in Congress. In the same statement, Calida cautioned that the agency would put itself at risk of prosecution under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act should they issue
5292-575: The first municipal president. Public schools were opened at the start of the American regime but due to the scarcity of the population, the highest grade organized was at the fourth grade. During the Japanese occupation, the town became an ideal hiding place for the locally recognized guerrillas because of the town's hilly and wooden terrain. The Japanese Imperial Army took over the local government of San Jose del Monte from 1942 to 1943. In resistance,
5390-522: The franchise before its expiration date. The congressional franchise expired on May 4, 2020, while the Philippines was dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon . The next day, exercising constitutional powers, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease-and-desist order demanding ABS-CBN cease all of its free TV and radio broadcasting operations immediately. ABS-CBN complied with
5488-416: The franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. Opposition lawmakers, as well as labor groups, objected to Duterte's stand on ABS-CBN as the franchise non-renewal will compromise the employees of the network; stating that the blocking of the franchise renewal had no merit. Opposition groups have expressed their opinions that the non-renewal of the franchise violates press freedom. Duterte later changed his stance after
5586-556: The frequencies to ABS-CBN in September 7, 1986, eventually resuming broadcast on September 14, 1986. BIR , SEC clear ABS-CBN of violation allegations. Congress goes on recess. Bills for franchise renewal not passed. All the exclusive digital channels of ABS-CBN TV Plus ceased broadcasting. On December 12, 2012, there was a resolution asking the Committee on Legislative Franchises to inquire, in aid of legislation,
5684-401: The government order and shut down all of its radio stations and free television channels later that day. On June 30, 2020, the NTC released two alias cease-and-desist orders against ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct . For most of the 2010s decade starting from July 28, 2012 up until the early 2020s on September 10, 2020 (during the presidencies of Benigno Aquino III and Rodrigo Duterte ),
5782-686: The government-owned National Media Production Center for the launch of Government Television as DWGT-TV in 1974) was awarded to the Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) owned by Marcos crony and sugar plantation owner Roberto Benedicto and was launched on November 4, 1973. Under martial law, BBC formed a de facto media monopoly with Kanlaon Broadcasting System/Radio Philippines Network (KBS/RPN), Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC, acquired in 1975), and government-owned Government Television/Maharlika Broadcasting System (GTV/MBS). The company's headquarters,
5880-498: The international press have labeled the refusal of Congress to renew the franchise as a result of Duterte's pressure for ABS-CBN to cease broadcasting and a direct attack on the country's democracy and press freedoms , although sources from the previous administration reported that there was lack of support for renewal because "Mr. Aquino’s allies felt the criticisms against the President were too personal and offensive and went to
5978-457: The lack of renewal of Philippine media network ABS-CBN's congressional broadcast franchise . The disputes between the administrations of Presidents Benigno Aquino III and Rodrigo Duterte and the media conglomerate arose over the terms and conditions of the franchise renewal agreement. Amid the controversy, the Congress of the Philippines , the country's legislature, was unable to renew
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#17327808702556076-530: The largest local government unit in Bulacan province. It is also the largest city in Central Luzon (Region III). With the coming of settlers to San Jose del Monte, its population increased tremendously. Its population increased dramatically since the 1950s as the population tended to move from rural areas to towns and cities. Its proximity to Manila allowed it to accommodate its spillover population. This
6174-490: The latter mainly produces feature films for theatrical releases, with the exception of titles released during the COVID-19 Pandemic . Your Moment was the first program to utilize the soundstage, followed by Idol Philippines for which it was dubbed "Idol City." It was rumored that the soundstage would house the noontime variety show It's Showtime ; however, this never came to fruition and by July 25, 2022,
6272-410: The legislative franchise. Along with the order, NTC gave ABS-CBN 10 days to explain why its assigned frequencies should not be recalled. In response on May 15, 2020, ABS-CBN reasoned that "it would be detrimental to the public interest as it would hamper the ability of ABS-CBN to immediately resume serving the public through its broadcasts, once the franchise is granted". Additionally, House Bill 6732
6370-463: The lower portion of Minuyan, lower portion of Bigte, lower portion of San Mateo (Sitio Kaharume), mountainous portion of San Lorenzo barangays in Norzagaray. Historical maps of Bulacan, before the creation of Doña Remedios Trinidad, indicate that both territories of San Jose del Monte and Norzagaray stretch up to Tayabas province . These barangays are grouped into two districts, the first with
6468-575: The main arteries of San Jose del Monte's road network which link the 59 barangays with Metro Manila and the rest of Bulacan. The city is also the site of the under-preparation terminus of Manila Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 7 . The initial location of the said station, named San Jose del Monte Station , would be located near the area of Colinas Verdes, a subdivision in Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte, passing through Tala, North Caloocan, and barangay Ciudad Real. Cease and Desist Order of ABS-CBN The shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting arose from
6566-475: The money spent for these advertisements, which Duterte declined, stating that the money should be donated to a charity instead. Meanwhile, Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez defended the controversial ad as well within Election Law, under "Partisan Political Activity". Throughout his term, which coincides with the 17th and 18th Congress, Duterte publicly reiterated that he would oppose
6664-528: The municipality formed its guerrilla unit. San Jose del Monte experienced large casualties when the Americans bombed the town center on 11 January 1945, and again on 14 January 1945. When the combined Filipino and American troops came, peace reigned but not for long. At the height of the Hukbalahap Rebellion , the town was raided on 10 October 1950. The Huks burned down the town hall. The town
6762-546: The network had an eight-year controversy regarding the renewal of their broadcast franchise. In 2014, they applied the renewal through private bills that had been pending in the House of Representatives but had not been addressed by either the 16th , 17th , or 18th Congresses of the Philippines. Prominent figures in ABS-CBN Corporation , the political opposition in the Philippines, media advocacy groups, and
6860-407: The network's apology, stating that he would not interfere with the franchise renewal in Congress. However, Duterte did not say whether he would veto the bill or not. In November 2016, Nueva Ecija representative Micaela Violago filed House Bill 4349 in the 17th Congress to renew the network's franchise. The 17th Congress adjourned sine die with the bill never getting out of committee. During
6958-496: The new government center being erected there. San Jose del Monte has 4 major urban centers, called nodes: Muzon node (consisting of the four barangays of Muzon), Poblacion node (consisting of the two barangays of Poblacion), Sapang Palay node (consisting of the barangays surrounding Sampol Market), and Tungkong Mangga node. The most recently created barangays are Muzon Proper, Muzon East, Muzon West, and Muzon South created by dividing Barangay Muzon. The four barangays were made through
7056-404: The new occupants after being measured and surveyed. In all probability, the hunters reported their findings to the parish priest of Meycauayan. It was said that the priest built a stone church at the site where the town proper is now located. The statue was installed in the new church. Extant Catholic Church records reveal that the first parish priest was Father Antonio de Moral. He took charge of
7154-678: The new set of It's Showtime was revealed to still be at Studio 3 of the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center in Quezon City. Other notable programs that were taped at the ABS-CBN Soundstage include Darna and the international prison drama, Sellblock. The other soundstage which will also have two stages is believed to be still under construction, although no updates are made public. Its opening date remains unannounced as of 2021. The company remained mum with regard to
7252-508: The newscast and the digital television networks available on ABS-CBN TV Plus including Asianovela Channel , Movie Central , and the terrestrial operations of Jeepney TV , Myx , O Shopping , and Knowledge Channel also signed off. After the cease and desist order, Cine Mo! , Yey! , and the KBO remain unaffected (during the television premiere of The Mall, The Merrier on KBO channel from May 1–6, 2020). However, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC),
7350-528: The parish in 1845. During the revolt against Spain , the town became a battleground between the Katipuneros and the Spanish forces. The revolutionaries lost and the vengeful Spanish soldiers burned down the settlement. The townspeople fled for their lives to nearby towns. At the advent of American rule, it was made a part of Santa Maria until 1918 when the town was recreated and Ciriaco Gallardo appointed
7448-506: The perception that they "consistently showed him in a negative light". The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that a member of the House legislative franchise committee said ABS-CBN "did not want to risk going through the renewal under an 'unfriendly' administration". The Inquirer's source also said that the initiative "lacked support from President Benigno Aquino III's allies in the House" because they felt that ABS-CBN's criticisms against Aquino were "too personal and offensive and went to
7546-409: The petition was moot and academic as the franchise had already expired, therefore the Court would not be changing anything by voiding the franchise ab initio . However, the quo warranto petition filed against ABS-CBN Convergence Inc. for allegedly illegally operating KBO remains pending. On March 5, 2020, lawyer Larry Gadon filed a petition for prohibition before the Supreme Court of
7644-510: The petition which he filed, seeking to stop Cordoba, Cayetano, and Alvarez from issuing provisional authority, stating that was rendered moot and the act sought to be prevented no longer exists. On June 2, 2020, the Supreme Court of the Philippines dismissed the petition for the prohibition against Telecommunications Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba , House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, and House Committee on Legislative Franchises Chairman Franz Alvarez from issuing provisional authority, stating that
7742-419: The point of nitpicking". ABS-CBN eventually had to withdraw these franchise renewal initiatives due to time constraints. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attributed his objection to the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN to an election ad controversy during the campaign leading up to the 2016 Philippine presidential election . He said the network refused to air his 2016 presidential campaign ads and favored
7840-451: The point of nitpicking." Duterte's ruling coalition maintains a supermajority in both chambers of Congress , and Duterte criticized the ABS-CBN network for their allegedly biased and unfavorable news coverage against Duterte beginning with his presidential campaign in the 2016 Philippine presidential election , repeatedly voicing his opposition against the renewal of the network's congressional franchise. ABS-CBN subsequently appealed to
7938-526: The population of Meycauayan in the 1980 census and Malolos in the 1990 census, then the largest towns of Bulacan. By 2015, it has more than two times the population of the now second place Santa Maria town (256,454 people in the 2015 Census). If current population growth holds (2010-2015, +4.55%), the population of San Jose del Monte is expected to double and breach one million by the 2030 Census. The municipality, along with three municipalities (San Miguel, Doña Remedios Trinidad, and Norzagaray) of Bulacan,
8036-471: The program from the leading network since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic programming changes. It was also simulcast on its news website, its Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on The Filipino Channel to viewers outside the country. On May 8, 2020, the following day, TV Patrol began airing on Cine Mo! and returned on TeleRadyo . ABS-CBN Corporation filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition as well as temporary restraining order (TRO) to
8134-436: The provisional authority without a legal franchise being held by ABS-CBN's operating companies and that a 1991 DOJ opinion stating the NTC may issue provisional authority without a legal franchise was overturned by the Supreme Court. On May 5, 2020, Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises chairperson Franz Alvarez warned the NTC from backtracking. If they did, the NTC could be held in contempt for refusal to issue
8232-402: The recovery and return of the sequestered stations to the network. During those 13 years, use of the company's frequencies (except DZXL-AM 620, awarded to KBS/RPN as DWWW, DZMM-AM 1000, awarded to GMA (later Nation Broadcasting Corporation) as DWXX (now DZAR Sonshine Radio), DZMY-AM 1160 awarded to BBC as DWWA, DZQL-AM 830, awarded to Office of Civil Defense as DZCA , and DZXL-TV 4, awarded to
8330-410: The several bills lodged to the committee. At least 91 other representatives signed the resolution. On February 24, 2020, the Congress finally made its decision to tackle their franchise renewal. During a Senate hearing on the same day, public services panel chair Grace Poe stated they were to tackle ABS-CBN's compliance with the terms and conditions of its franchise. The conclusion was that there
8428-457: The soundstage, Horizon IT Park also features backlots, production and post-production facilities, and offices. San Jose del Monte San Jose del Monte, officially the City of San Jose del Monte (abbreviated as SJDM or CSJDM ; Filipino : Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte ), is a 1st class component city in the province of Bulacan , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has
8526-458: The surface water runoff of the city. Among these are the Bigte, Kantulot, Katinga, and Salamin creeks. Growing commercial, residential, and light industrial areas, are found all over the city at major road intersections and along major thoroughfares. However, the bulk of San Jose del Monte's built-up areas are mostly west of Quirino Highway at the primary level to gently sloping 8% terrain, dividing
8624-440: The town had the highest crime rate in the province according to police reports. In 1988, Eduardo Roquero was elected mayor of the municipality by a margin of eight (8) votes against his closest opponent, reelectionist Reynaldo Villano. On February 14, 2024, Luneta Morales, a choir member, 83 years old was killed due to chest injuries while 63 attendees suffered multiple injuries when the "Vicariate of Saint Joseph" Saint Peter
8722-400: The upper portion of Assumption, the eastern portion of Santo Niño II, the eastern portion of San Martin de Porres, the eastern portion of Lawang Pari, the eastern portion of Minuyan Proper, Kaybanban, San Roque, Paradise III, San Isidro, the upper portion of Tungkong Mangga, the upper portion of Ciudad Real barangays in San Jose del Monte and lower portion of Tigbe, the lower portion of Bitungol,
8820-477: The western and southwestern quadrant. The central portion and much of its eastern section are made up of undulating hills with low relief. High relief areas and moderate slopes best describe its extreme eastern and northwestern quadrant. Slopes of 3%-8% are extensively found in the city, particularly in the western half. Slopes of 30%-50% comprise the smallest portion of the total land area. The rivers and creeks that flow in San Jose del Monte are direct tributaries of
8918-589: Was found in a veritable forest. The hunters called it as such, which means “Saint Joseph of the Mountain” in Spanish . Early accounts of the founding of the city, as gathered from the old people, contend that it was formerly a part of the town of Meycauayan . This is supported by a decree from the Archbishop of Manila dated March 1750 on the creation of new municipalities. The municipality of San Jose del Monte
9016-543: Was held in the evening. San Jose del Monte became the first city in Bulacan since Malolos failed in the cityhood bid in December 1999. (Malolos was eventually declared a city in 2002 by the Commission on Elections which had reversed the official result following a recount.) It was also recorded as the country's 86th chartered city . Through RA No. 9230 , amending the city charter and approved on December 18, 2003,
9114-491: Was legally bound to order the shutdown of ABS-CBN and apologized to the House of Representatives for failing to notify it of the shutdown order. On the same day, NTC issued a cease and desist order to immediately close its free-to-air broadcasting operations, including its radio stations DZMM , S+A , and MOR Philippines , following the expiration of its broadcast franchise the day before. The cease and desist order covers 42 free television stations operated by ABS-CBN across
9212-747: Was no breach of laws or franchise terms. The following is a summary of the findings: On February 10, 2020, Solicitor General of the Philippines Jose Calida filed a quo warranto petition before the Supreme Court of the Philippines seeking to revoke ABS-CBN's franchise and that of its subsidiary ABS-CBN Convergence over alleged breaches of its franchise, including operating its pay-per-view service Kapamilya Box Office (KBO), constitutional restriction on foreign ownership of mass media, and resorted to an ingenious corporate layering scheme, to transfer its subsidiary's franchise without Congressional approval. The network responded to disprove
9310-547: Was only a few days shy from the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the main ABS-CBN Broadcast Center in Quezon City which was considered the most advanced facility in Asia when it opened on December 18, 1968. Only the first of the two planned soundstages for Phase 1 was finished. This consequently became known as Phase 1A, with the remaining unfinished part being called Phase 1B. The first stage
9408-437: Was proposed by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on May 13, 2020, which would have granted the network a provisional franchise to operate until October 31. Subsequently, on May 27, 2020, NTC was told to refrain from carrying out the recall while the Congress deliberates on the measures to grant provisional franchise and a fresh franchise. On May 7, 2020, TV Patrol resumed broadcast on ABS-CBN News Channel , as it simulcast
9506-582: Was raided for the second time on 21 March 1951. The Huks did not succeed because of the precautionary measures instituted by the town officials after which the Huks were gradually eliminated. In the 1980s, thousands of informal settlers from Metro Manila were relocated to San Jose del Monte. Due to the large number of residents, Bulacan Governor Roberto Pagdanganan recalled in 1996 that the relocation did not ensure new livelihoods for its informal settlers, thus turning many squatters toward criminality; he noted that
9604-553: Was then officially founded on 2 March 1752. The decree included the list of families who volunteered to be relocated. These families, most if not all from Lagulo (now Malhacan) in Meycauayan, brought with them rice, wine, nganga, and salt in exchange for the wild pigs, deer, yantok, and almasigan of the Itas and Dumagats, the native inhabitants of the area. Solares, including intended lots for main roads, were peacefully distributed to
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