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Associated Broadcasting Company

Type	Broadcast television network
Country	Philippines
Availability	National
Owner	ABC Development Corporation
Key people	Chino Roces, founder Tonyboy Cojuangco, CEO
Launch date	June 19, 1960
Former names	Associated Broadcasting Corporation
Website ABC.com.ph

The Associated Broadcasting Company, commonly abbreviated to ABC, is a Philippine television network, with main broadcast facilities in Metro Manila. It is the third-oldest television network in the country, and it is currently owned by businessman Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ... Image File history File links ABC-TV.png‎ Logo of the Associated Broadcasting Company. ... Terrestrial television (also known as over-the-air, OTA or broadcast television) was the traditional method of television broadcast signal delivery prior to the advent of cable and satellite television. ... A television network is a distribution network for television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many television stations. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A television network is a distribution network for television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many television stations. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

Its main station is DWET-TV 5 (ABC-5) in Metro Manila. It also operates a radio station, 106.7 Dream FM, in Metro Manila. DWET-TV, channel 5, is the flagship station of Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... 106. ...

History

Joaquin "Chino" Roces, then owner of the Manila Times was granted of a radio-TV franchise from Congress under Republic Act 2945 on June 19, 1960. He then founded Associated Broadcasting Corporation, the fourth television network established in the Philippines. ABC operated as a radio and television broadcasting network from 1960 until September 21, 1972 when then President Ferdinand E. Marcos declared martial law. Both ABC and the Manila Times were shut down as a result. The Manila Times is the oldest newspaper in the Philippines that is still published. ... Philippine Congress Session Hall The legislative power is vested in Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. ... Republic Acts are laws in the Philippines, created by the Congress and signed by the president. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections Chairman: Resurreccion Z. Borra 2013 | 2010 | 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Government Website Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The President of the... PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES Ferdinand Marcos Ferdinand Edralin Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was the tenth President of the Republic of the Philippines. ... PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES Ferdinand Marcos Ferdinand Edralin Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was the tenth President of the Republic of the Philippines. ... The Manila Times is the oldest newspaper in the Philippines that is still published. ...

ABC's logo when it was revived in 1992

When democracy was restored as a result of the 1986 People Power Revolution, Chino Roces made a successful representation with then President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino for the reopening of the network. The EDSA Revolution, also referred to as the People Power Revolution and the Philippine Revolution of 1986, was a mostly nonviolent mass demonstration in the Philippines. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections Chairman: Resurreccion Z. Borra 2013 | 2010 | 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Government Website Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The President of the... María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (born January 25, 1933), widely known as Cory Aquino, was President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. ...

New stockholders led by broadcast veteran Edward Tan and Chino Roces's son Edgardo then began the arduous task of resuscitating the network. The Securities and Exchange Commission granted their application for an increase in capitalization and amendments to ABC’s articles of incorporation and by-laws. They were subsequently granted a permit to operate by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

ABC broke ground in what was to become its new studio complex in Novaliches, Quezon City in 1990. By the final quarter of 1991, ABC was on test broadcast. Commercial operation started in February 1992. A brand new television and radio broadcasting network was born – ABC Development Corporation, doing business under the trade name Associated Broadcasting Company. Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny...

ABC acquired a new franchise to operate on December 9, 1994, under Republic Act 7831 signed by then President Fidel V. Ramos. In the same year, it went on nationwide satellite broadcasting. In a surge of phenomenal growth, ABC earned a reputation as "The Fastest Growing Network". It has taken big leaps and bounds and is now among the ranks of "The Big League". As early as its 15th month of operation, it rose to a strong no. 3 in the overall TV network rating with a programming that combines America's certified hits and all station-produced local programs. Also part of their success is their carrying of the Sailor Moon anime franchise, which effectively revitalized interest in anime in the Philippines. is the 343rd day of the year (344th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Republic Acts are laws in the Philippines, created by the Congress and signed by the president. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections Chairman: Resurreccion Z. Borra 2013 | 2010 | 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Government Website Human rights Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The President of the... Fidel Valdez Ramos (born March 18, 1928) was the 12th President of the Philippines. ... For the title character, see Sailor Moon (character) and for the first story arc, see Dark Kingdom arc. ... Animé redirects here. ...

Amid the escalating network war, ABC succeeded in gaining a foothold, as the dark clouds of the Asian crisis loomed in the horizon.

In 2001, ABC acquired the Philippine licenses for three game shows: The Price Is Right (hosted by Dawn Zulueta), Wheel of Fortune (hosted by Rustom Padilla), and Family Feud (hosted by Ogie Alcasid). This was during the height of the game show frenzy within Philippine networks, brought on by the success of IBC's Philippine edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The three shows were discontinued after some time. The Price Is Rights US 36th season logo. ... Countries which have their own versions of Wheel of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune has had a number of versions in different countries: // Main article: Wheel of Fortune (US game show) Main article: Wheel of Fortune (UK game show) Main article: Wheel of Fortune (Australian game show) The Wheel Of... This article is about the American game show. ... Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) is a Philippine VHF television network of the Government Communications Group headed by the Press Secretary. ... For other uses, see Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (disambiguation). ...

In October 2003, ABC was acquired by a group led by businessman Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco, former Chairman of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and owner of Dream Satellite Broadcasting and Bank of Commerce, among others. The new management introduced many changes including a stronger news and public affairs division, modernization of its broadcast equipment and the acquisition of broadcast rights of Philippine Basketball Association games. 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for October, 2003. ... The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PSE: TEL, NYSE: PHI), commonly known as PLDT, is the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines. ... For other uses of PBA, see PBA. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. ...

ABC won as KBP Best TV Station in 2005 in the KBP Golden Dove Awards, while other shows also won as Best TV show in different categories.

In 2007, ABC's News and Public Affairs division took a big cut, with many of its employees given the pink slip. This was before the May 2007 Elections in the Philippines, making the network almost incapable of election coverage.

Beginning in November 2007, the station debuted its "Pumped and Loaded" slogan, as it began NBA, pro boxing, and WWE programming on the said network. ABC made a five-year deal with Solar Entertainment to broadcast the aforementioned programs. However, due to high costs, NBA games and boxing have since moved to C/S on RPN while "House of Hoops", the NBA review show, was shortened to one hour on Monday and two hours on Thursday. The program ended on April 28, 2008 and was replaced by Stories of Survival and PBA Classics. WWE Raw was cut from the lineup because of additional costs; instead they aired 2 movies on Saturday nights beginning at 7:00 P.M. In June 2008, Solar Entertainment made the move to bring WWE free TV programming to C/S on RPN. November 2007 is the eleventh month of that year. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE, is a professional wrestling promotion, currently the largest in North America. ... Solar Entertainment Corporation is an established media concern with consistence of cable television, film and broadcasting based in Makati City, Philippines. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... WWE Raw is the Monday night professional wrestling television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and is the primary broadcast of the RAW brand. ...

ABC decided not to renew their airtime contract with the PBA once their original contract ends in June 2008, and has since been acquired by Solar/RPN effective next season. For other uses of PBA, see PBA. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. ...

In March 2008, ABC president and chief executive, Antonio Cojuangco announced that ABC has entered into a major block time agreement with MPB Primedia Inc., a local company backed by Media Prima Berhad of Malaysia as part of a long-term strategy to make the network more competitive. Cojuangco said MPB Primedia Inc., in principle, would produce and source most of the entertainment programs while ABC would continue to be responsible for news programming and operation of the stations. ^[1]

ABC slogans

• ABC (1956)
• Come Home To ABC (1992)
• The Fastest Growing Network (1993)
• The Big Leap (1994)
• The Big League (1995)
• Reaching Out To You (1996-2000)
• The Best of Both Worlds (1998)
• Come Home To ABC (2001-2004)
• ABC: Iba Tayo! (2004-2007)
• ABC: Idol Maging Iba! (2006)
• ABC: ChristMas Iba (2006 Christmas Season Slogan)
• ABC: Kasama Mo! (2007)
• Your Best Christmas Is On ABC! (2007)
• Pumped and Loaded: ABC (2007-2008)
• Team ABC! (2008-present)

Programming

Further information: List of programs broadcast by the Associated Broadcasting Company

ABC's program lineup included news and current affairs shows, variety shows, gag shows, dubbed foreign serials, children's shows, anime shows, reality shows, and sports. Associated Broadcasting Company is a Philippine media company whose programs include news and current affairs shows,variety shows, gag shows, dubbed foreign serials, childrens shows, anime shows, reality shows, and sports. ...

The following is the current primetime (7:30-10:30 PM) line-up of its flagship station. DWET-TV, channel 5, is the flagship station of Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ...

The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... The title Shall We Dance? may refer to one of the following. ... Maximum Exposure (or simply Max X) is a reality TV show which featured video clips on a variety of subjects. ... Sentro (English: Center) is a primetime news broadcast of Associated Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. ... Mommy Elvies Problematic Show is a comedy show hosted by Ariel Villasantas (co-host of Totoo TV and The Misaventures of Maverick and Ariel) mother , Elvie Villasanta that airs every Tuesday evenings on Associated Broadcasting Company. ... The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... ÆÀÉRecord Breakers was a British Guinness Book of Records themed childrens TV show, originally presented by Roy Castle with twin brothers Norris McWhirter and Ross McWhirter. ...

Program production

ABC News

Main article: ABC News (Philippines)

ABC News is the news division of Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ...

ABC Sports

ABC Sports is the brand used for sports broadcasts by ABC television network. It was formed in 2004 with ABC's acquisition of broadcast rights of Philippine Basketball Association Games (PBA on ABC). It is also responsible for the televising of many sports events such as the 2005 Southeast Asian Games, and the WNCAA. For other uses of PBA, see PBA. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. ... The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (also known as the 2005 SEA Games) was a biannual multi-sport event held in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005. ... The Womens National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) is an athletic association in the Philippines exclusively for women. ...

Digitalization

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered that all analog TV broadcast transmission will be terminated by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2015, requiring television service providers to migrate to DTT by that time. The management of ABC is planning for digitalization by the last quarter of 2010.^[2] is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the video game developer, see 2015, Inc. ...

TV and radio stations nationwide

Main article: List of Associated Broadcasting Company TV and radio stations

In rapid succession, ABC has established provincial stations and cable TV affiliates countrywide. ...

International broadcast

Further information: The Mabuhay Channel

ABC programs, except Philippine Basketball Association Games, are shown in the United States, Singapore, Sydney, Hongkong and Canada via The Mabuhay Channel exclusively on StarHub. The Mabuhay Channel is a Filipino language channel that broadcasts to filipinos abroad. ... For other uses of PBA, see PBA. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines founded in 1975. ... The PBA on ABC is a presentation of Philippine Basketball Association games on the Philippine television network Associated Broadcasting Company. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Hong Kong (香港; Cantonese IPA: ; Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2; Yale: heūng góng; pinyin: Xiānggǎng; Wade-Giles: Hsiang-kang) is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Mabuhay Channel is a Filipino language channel that broadcasts to filipinos abroad. ... StarHub Limited SGX: T54 is a telecommunications company based in Singapore. ...

References

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Trivia

• The voice you hear on ABC-5 is that of Michael Knight (former Kool 106 DJ turned Mellow 94.7).

See also

• List of Philippine media companies
• Philippine television networks

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Related

• History of Philippine television
• Lavish party to announce ABC 5 is a serious player
• Solar joins ABC 5 And RJTV 29

External links

• Official Site
• Program Schedule at Telebisyon.net
• Mabuhay Channel website