49-474: ABS-CBN Studios (also known as ABS-CBN Entertainment , ABS-CBN Entertainment Group , ABS-CBN Entertainment Department , or just simply ABS-CBN ) is a Philippine film, television production and distribution company and the entertainment division of ABS-CBN Corporation from 1962 to September 21, 1972 and since September 14, 1986, and formerly of Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (as BBC Entertainment Department) from November 4, 1973 to September 7, 1986. It
98-599: A horizontal version going by this design was the logo launched in 1986. From September 14, 1986 up until the final sign-off of main ABS-CBN terrestrial network on May 5, 2020, the elements of the horizontal logo, text, and symbol were evenly sized. Since 2004 starting with the logo of ABS-CBN Store from 2004 to 2014, the horizontal logo is slightly larger than the Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN) names. ABS-CBN Studios
147-705: A licence from Ofcom under the Broadcasting Act 1990 or 1996 , and must comply with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code made under section 319 of the Communications Act 2003 , together with a number of other codes relating to access, electronic programme guides, advertising, and so on. The BBC is subject to some, but not all, of the requirements of the Broadcasting Code . On-demand television services are regulated by
196-654: A new website promoting tourism in the Philippines by sharing photos and stories of the most extravagant places, culture and arts. ABS-CBN Regional ceased its operations on August 28, 2020, after almost 32 years following the denial of its legislative franchise on July 10. Currently, some of ABS-CBN Regional's TV frequencies are acquired by now-affiliates Advanced Media Broadcasting System and ZOE Broadcasting Network for its networks All TV and A2Z respectively (with ABS-CBN's transmitter equipment for its former frequencies now being leased to and subsequently acquired by
245-920: A probe by the Department of Trade and Industry led by senator Mar Roxas (which was jokingly suggested by Joey during a speech he made on Eat Bulaga! in reference to the Hello Garci scandal , dubbing it "Hello Pappy"). In late 2007, ABS-CBN and GMA Network accused AGB Nielsen Philippines of tampering with the ratings during their 2007 ratings surveys. ABS-CBN demanded ₱127 million from their former reality show star, Willie Revillame, citing copyright infringement due to stark similarities in Revillame's show, Willing Willie on TV5 , and ABS-CBN's Wowowee . ABS-CBN listed five acts of plagiarism allegedly committed by Willing Willie in their complaint as follows: A 25-page ruling dated May 22, 2015, dismissed
294-579: A single award. Broadcast law#Philippines Broadcast law and Electricity law is the field of law that pertains to broadcasting . These laws and regulations pertain to radio stations and TV stations , and are also considered to include closely related services like cable TV and cable radio , as well as satellite TV and satellite radio . Likewise, it also extends to broadcast networks . Broadcast law includes technical parameters for these facilities, as well as content issues like copyright , profanity , and localism or regionalism . In
343-444: Is a Philippine television production and distribution company and the entertainment division of ABS-CBN, that was founded in 1962. It produces television programs mainly for the now-defunct main ABS-CBN terrestrial television network and its successors Kapamilya Channel , A2Z , All TV , GMA Network and TV5 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs , known on-air as ABS-CBN News (formerly known as ABS-CBN News and Public Affairs ),
392-504: Is also the conglomerate's and network's in-house design agency. The division under the ABS-CBN Entertainment name and logo is used for its YouTube account that distributes archived entertainment content, teasers, episodes and highlights of the network's shows and since August 1, 2020, livestreams the web-based channel Kapamilya Online Live , website since 2014, and Twitter account. As in-house production division of
441-564: Is located. ABS-CBN was colloquially referred to as the Kapamilya Network ; its brand was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary, and was used until it was forced by the National Telecommunications Commission to cease and desist from free-to-air broadcasting due to the lack of congressional franchise . ABS-CBN
490-440: Is the news and current affairs division. The division is the country's largest international news gathering and broadcast organization, maintaining several foreign news bureaus and offices through ABS-CBN's Global division . ABS-CBN Regional (formerly ABS-CBN Regional Network Group) was a regional network division of ABS-CBN. It was responsible for simultaneously airing most of the shows seen on ABS-CBN's flagship station in
539-570: Is the first television network in Southeast Asia to broadcast in color, the first television network in the Philippines to formally launch a digital terrestrial television service, and the first broadcast television network in the Philippines to formally launch in HD. The flagship television station of ABS-CBN was DWWX-TV (ABS-CBN TV-2 Manila). As such, the network was informally referred to as "Channel 2" or " dos " ( Spanish for two ) even if
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#1732797573046588-612: Is the largest media company in the Philippines and is the oldest television broadcaster in Southeast Asia . The network is metonymically called as "Ignacia" due to the location of its headquarters ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. ABS-CBN is the first television network in Southeast Asia to broadcast in color and one of the oldest commercial television broadcasters in Asia. It has also been
637-566: The Radio Act of 1927 and the equal time provision is located in section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 . The Communications Act of 1934 was another hallmark moment in broadcasting law history, because it created the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the purpose of "regulating interstate and foreign commerce in communication by wire and radio so as to make available, so far as possible, to all
686-570: The leading television network in the Philippines with advertising revenues of 21.2 billion pesos for the 2015 fiscal year. ABS-CBN ceased broadcasting in 2020 following the expiry of and failure to renew its legislative franchise . Since the shutdown, the former network has rebranded itself as a mass content company and produced television programs, films and other entertainment content through partnerships with independent production companies and broadcasters, including former rival TV broadcasters A2Z , TV5 , GMA Network , BEAM TV , and
735-572: The ABS-CBN's Christmas special, it was announced that the entertainment division would adapt the ABS-CBN Studios as distributor, with ABS-CBN Entertainment is now used concurrently with the ABS-CBN Studios name. The new name, logo, and opening billboard were first used in January 2024 starting with Project: Zoomers and officially with Linlang: The Teleserye Version , then later on April 6, the new simplified OBB, same as ABS-CBN Entertainment
784-809: The Japanese standard ISDB-T in select areas in the Philippines. On October 3, 2015, ABS-CBN started to broadcast in high-definition quality through its affiliate direct-to-home cable and satellite television providers. As of May 5, 2020, all terrestrial broadcast operations have halted completely as per a cease-and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission. All frequencies formerly assigned to ABS-CBN have since been reassigned to other networks (including AMBS ' All TV , which ironically, would be begin simulcasting selected ABS-CBN programs nearly two years later). The ABS-CBN logo features three main elements:
833-599: The Philippines, broadcasting falls under the jurisdiction of the National Telecommunications Commission while non-political content regulation is under the jurisdiction of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Political ones are regulated by the Commission on Elections . Under the Philippine law, broadcasting networks require a congressional franchise to operate television and radio stations. In
882-783: The US, broadcasting falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission . Some of the more notable aspects of broadcast law involve: The Radio Act of 1927 was the first major broadcasting law in the country. One of its provisions was the equal opportunity provision, providing a foundation for the equal time rule. This provision requires radio, television stations and cable systems which originate their own programming to treat legally qualified political candidates equally in selling or giving away air time. Concerns that, without mandated equal opportunity for candidates, some broadcasters might try to manipulate elections led to its creation by legislators. The Communications Act of 1934 amended
931-537: The aforementioned). In 1992, AGB Nielsen Philippines was founded. In 2007, TNS Philippines started to offer media research through Kantar Media Philippines (formerly Kantar/TNS). In 2008, AGB Nielsen Philippines released the list of all-time highest rating shows in the Philippines , with 7 of the top 10 highest rating shows all from ABS-CBN with the shows like The Battle: Pacquiao vs. Morales , Rosalinda , Esperanza , Meteor Garden , Pangako Sa 'Yo , Miss Universe 1994 , and María Mercedes . Throughout
980-502: The case against Revillame. After the Quezon City RTC demanded a ₱400 million bond from Revillame to answer any further damage the network might sustain, the fee was waived. Since April 2017, ABS-CBN was attacked by former president Rodrigo Duterte , as the network refused to air his 2016 presidential campaign ads in favor of a smear ad paid for by-then vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes . However, according to
1029-440: The country's Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez, the controversial ad was within election law, under "Partisan Political Activity". Duterte publicly stated that he would oppose the 25-year franchise renewal of ABS-CBN, and former Laguna governor E.R. Ejercito supported his plan. Opposition lawmakers as well as labor groups objected to Duterte's stance on ABS-CBN, as the franchise's non-renewal would compromise
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#17327975730461078-403: The country, including Channel 2, 10 digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations, and 5 AM stations. The network subsequently signed off following TV Patrol . Along with the order, NTC wanted to recall ABS-CBN's assigned frequencies. ABS-CBN explained that it would not be in public interest to have the frequencies recalled, as this would hinder their ability to immediately restart broadcasts in
1127-443: The employees of the network; stating that the blocking of the franchise renewal had no merit. Opposition groups also claimed that the non-renewal of the franchise violates press freedom. Under Philippine law, broadcasting networks require a congressional franchise (Republic Act) to operate television and radio stations for 25 years; the absence of one will lead to the suspension of its operations. ABS-CBN's legislative franchise, which
1176-535: The event a new franchise was granted. Additionally, there were fresh measures in the Congress to grant provisional franchise, which later rolled into a series of hearings to grant a fresh 25-year franchise. NTC was told to refrain from carrying out the recall by the Congress. On July 10, 2020, members of the House of Representatives, voted 70–11 to deny ABS-CBN's renewal franchise application, citing several issues on
1225-490: The filing of the violation of Republic Act 8293 (or the Intellectual Property Code ) against GMA Network. It ruled out that the act of GMA Network airing the live video coverage was focused on good faith since there was no intent to instigate damage to ABS-CBN. The local court also said GMA Network acted in good faith when it immediately stopped using the live video feed from Reuters upon learning ABS-CBN
1274-768: The flagship property of the ABS-CBN Corporation , a company under the Lopez Holdings Corporation . The network was headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City , that had additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio , Naga , Bacolod , Iloilo , Cebu , Davao , and Bulacan , where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park
1323-454: The franchise with fairness. On February 24, 2020, the CEO of the network apologized to Duterte for not airing his political advertisements during his 2016 polls, which Duterte accepted, and Congress made its decision to investigate their franchise renewal. During a Senate hearing on the same day, public services panel chair Grace Poe stated they were to investigate ABS-CBN's compliance with
1372-676: The local game show Kapamilya Winner Ka! (now renamed as Kapamilya, Mas Winner Ka! ) in the Visayas and Mindanao, Bagong Morning Kapamilya in North Luzon (Baguio and Dagupan), the 17th local TV Patrol in Southern Tagalog (Region IV-A), and the 18th local TV Patrol in Palawan (IV-B; the network had an affiliate station) provided more relevance to regional audiences. On April 15, 2011, Regional launched Choose Philippines,
1421-499: The main ABS-CBN terrestrial television network until 2020, it originally simply used the "ABS-CBN" name and logo as YouTube account from July 15, 2008 to 2014 and as program distributor until 2021, and then began to identify itself as ABS-CBN Entertainment as distributor in January 2021 when it started to distribute its programs to broadcast companies like ZOE Broadcasting Network , Advanced Media Broadcasting System , GMA Network Inc. and TV5 Network Inc. On December 13, 2023, during
1470-508: The network was seen in other channel numbers elsewhere in the country. The network operated across the Philippine archipelago through the ABS-CBN Regional division which controlled 80 television stations. Its programs are also available outside the Philippines through the global subscription television channel The Filipino Channel (TFC). From 2011 to 2020, the network had on test broadcast for digital terrestrial television using
1519-654: The network's prior 25-year franchise. According to a survey released by the Social Weather Stations following the rejection of the network's franchise renewal, 75% of Filipinos want the network back. Channels and programs of ABS-CBN have been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the responsible of several accolades in different categories, primarily the International Emmy Awards , although none of them won
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1568-774: The network's variety show Wowowee . The first incident was a demand for tickets to a one-year anniversary episode of the show at the PhilSports Arena in 2006 caused a deadly crowd crush killing 76 people. Over a year later in August 2007, the show became entrenched in another scandal involving the possibility of a new game on the show being rigged as evident by a "mechanical glitch" which occurred during an episode, which grew greater after Eat Bulaga! host Joey de Leon and Wowowee host Willie Revillame started exchanging attacks on-air against each other during their respective and competing shows. The incident later led to
1617-515: The people of the United States, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, a rapid, efficient, nationwide, and world wide wire and radio communications service ..." (In this context, the word "radio" covers both broadcast radio and television.) The FCC has the authority to "make such regulations not inconsistent with law as it may deem necessary to prevent interference between stations and to carry out
1666-632: The provinces, with all stations (including Cebu, Bacolod and Davao) reopening in 1988 after suspension due to martial law enacted in September 1972. Manila's flagship station reopened after the People Power Revolution in September 1986. ABS-CBN Regional had several stations in each region outside Mega Manila to ensure nationwide coverage. The local stations also produced their own newscasts which air prior to TV Patrol and another local programming which air on Sundays. The launch of
1715-493: The provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 ." In 1949, the FCC enacted a policy, referred to as the " Fairness Doctrine ," for the purpose of ensuring balanced and fair coverage of all controversial issues by a broadcast station. The FCC adopted the view that station licensees were "public trustees," and, therefore, had an obligation to broadcast discussion of contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance. It
1764-517: The startup All TV which took over its formerly used frequencies and all of the terrestrial stations. The network's social media accounts are mainly managed by ABS-CBN Digital Media , which have an estimated less than 100 million followers across multiple social media websites. The network's entertainment YouTube channel is the most-subscribed and most-viewed channel in Southeast Asia, with over 50 million subscribers and over 50 billion views (as of October 2024). Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC)
1813-448: The terms and conditions of its franchise. The Senate concluded that there was no breach of laws or franchise terms. On May 5, 2020, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order to stop the network's broadcast, including its radio stations DZMM and MOR , following the expiration of its broadcast franchise the day before. The cease and desist order covers 42 television stations operated by ABS-CBN across
1862-458: The vertical line rooted in a horizontal origin, the three extending circles, and the text ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN's logo also has a horizontal version, usually used to save space as the main vertical logo usually takes up more space. The design of the horizontal version of the logo contains the ABS-CBN text, split into two parts, "ABS" and "CBN", without the dash connecting them, and ABS-CBN's iconic symbol squeezed in between them. The first logo to have
1911-464: The years, ABS-CBN has been involved in several controversies and scandals involving its talents, employees, and programs. On July 22, 2004, during the arrival of Angelo de la Cruz (a truck driver who was held hostage and threatened with beheading in Iraq abducted by armed rebels west of Baghdad while trucking fuel from Saudi Arabia ) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport , live breaking news coverage
1960-434: Was aired on GMA Network and other television stations in the Philippines. GMA Network used audio-video coverage from Reuters , which the network was subscribed to. During the broadcast, a live feed from Reuters was simultaneously aired with its own live broadcast. During the first five seconds of the live feed, GMA Network noticed that the live feed from Reuters was also airing from its main competitor ABS-CBN. The live video
2009-490: Was also covering the event and its following exertion to authenticate the ABS-CBN Corporation restriction arrangement with the news service, Reuters. The court also stressed that apart from the lack of intent of GMA Network to affect the video from ABS-CBN, the action did not contravene Sections 212.4 and 185.1 of Republic Act 8293 since it was a short excerpt. Two major incidents involving ABS-CBN have involved
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2058-470: Was approved by the virtue of Republic Act No. 7966 (granted last March 30, 1995), was scheduled to expire on May 4, 2020, because the franchise will become effective fifteen days after its publication on the Official Gazette on April 19, 1995. At least 12 lawmakers have filed their own versions for a new franchise of the network. House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano assured that Congress will tackle
2107-431: Was currently used since It's Showtime . As of 2024, there are currently six divisions of ABS-CBN Studios in operation, with GMO Entertainment Unit went defunct on March 22, 2019 and was replaced by RCD Narratives. ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network ) was a Philippine commercial broadcast network that served as
2156-416: Was founded in 1962 with Mga Bayani sa Kalawakan as its first program. Laurenti Dyogi (who also heads the network's talent agency Star Magic ) is the head of the division. The division also has ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen which is responsible for designing and animating graphics for the network's programs, promos, station identities, and bumpers therefore ABS-CBN Studios
2205-529: Was founded on July 11, 1946. It was established by James Lindenberg, one of the founding fathers of Philippine television and an American electronics engineer who went into radio equipment assembly and radio broadcasting. In 1949, James Lindenberg shifted Bolinao to radio broadcasting with DZBC and planned the introduction of television to the Philippines in 1953 . In 1951, Lindenberg partnered with Antonio Quirino, brother of then-Philippine president Elpidio Quirino , to try television broadcasting. In 1952, BEC
2254-581: Was later established that stations should also actively seek out issues of importance to their community and air programming about those issues. During the 1980s, the Reagan Administration pressured the FCC to eliminate the fairness doctrine . In the UK, broadcasting has been regulated by the Office of Communications ( Ofcom ) since 2002. Scheduled radio and television broadcasting services need
2303-570: Was on October 23, 1953, at a party in Quirino's home. The first program to air was a garden party at the Quirino residence in Sitio Alto, San Juan. After the premiere telecast, the station followed a daily four-hour schedule from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. ABS-CBN's first television broadcast was on October 23, 1953, as Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) on DZAQ-TV, three months after the first broadcast of Japan 's NHK General TV and Nippon Television . It
2352-400: Was renamed Alto Broadcasting System or ABS (with Alto Sales Corporation as its corporate name). Alto was a contraction of Quirino's and his wife's first names, Tony and Aleli. Despite little money and resources, ABS was able to put up its TV tower by July 1953 and imported around 300 television sets. The initial test broadcasts began in September of the same year. The first full-blown broadcast
2401-424: Was restricted only to ABS-CBN and Reuters did not inform GMA Network that the video coverage was only intended for ABS-CBN. The local Court of Appeals declined the case filed by ABS-CBN Corporation against GMA Network Inc. for allegations of illegal duplication of its live video footage. In a ruling, the local fourth division of the appellate court set aside the resolution of the local Justice Department, which approved
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