ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a television network in the Philippines owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the country's largest and leading television network with an advertising revenues amounted to PHP17.5 billion for 2011.[2] It was launched on 23 October 1953 and is among the first commercial television networks in Asia. Its headquarters is in Quezon City.
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| Type | Terrestrial television network |
|---|---|
| Branding | Kapamilya Network[note 1] |
| Country | |
| Availability | Nationwide |
| Founded | October 23, 1953 by James Lindenberg, Antonio Quirino, Eugenio Lopez, Sr., and Fernando Lopez |
| Slogan | In the Service of the Filipino The Philippines' largest network |
| TV stations | List of TV stations |
| 37.58% (Nielsen National Urban TAM January–August 2016)[1] | |
| Headquarters | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City |
| Owner | ABS-CBN Corporation |
Key people | Carlo Katigbak (President and CEO) Cory Vidanes (COO for Broadcast) |
Launch date | Terrestrial: October 23, 1953 (initial) September 14, 1986 (post-People Power Revolution) |
| Dissolved | Terrestrial: September 23, 1972 (martial law) May 5, 2020 (legislative franchise lapsed) |
Former names | Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN) |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Sister network | S+A |
International channel | The Filipino Channel |
Official website | www.abs-cbn.com |
| Language | Filipino (main) English (secondary) |
| Replaced | BBC-2 |
| Replaced by | Ad Interim:
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Related pages
- Public broadcasting
- Animated series
- Media
- Documentary film
- News broadcasting
- Commercial broadcasting
- Tablet phone
- Television set
- Boombox
- Radio receiver
- Video game console
- Desktop computer
- Government
- Grand Theft Auto clone
- Racing game
- Vehicle simulation game
- Legislature broadcaster
- Radio Philippines Network
- People's Television Network
- Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
- Philippine Broadcasting Service
Notes
- Kapamilya is a Filipino term for a family member.
References
- "Media Ownership Monitor Philippines - ABS-CBN 2". Reporters Without Borders. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- Villanueva, Paul Michael (13 April 2012). "ABS-CBN nets P2.4 billion for 2011" (PDF) (Press release). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
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