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ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is a Philippine media and content distribution company, serving as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Formerly the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multi-platform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of…

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Owner
ABS-CBN Corporation
Headquarters
ELJ Communications Center, Eugenio Lopez Drive, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcast area
Worldwide
Closed
September 23, 1972; 53 years ago (1972-09-23) (first incarnation; martial law) May 5, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-05-05) (second incarnation; broadcast franchise lapsed/expired)
Country
Philippines
Former names
Alto Broadcasting System (1953–1966) Chronicle Broadcasting Network (1956–1961)

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Content syndication

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ABS-CBN

Nodes273
Edges272
Triples558
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.007326
Components1

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ABS-CBN

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related to International · 42
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related to Content acquisition · 37
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related to Spotify · 29
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related to Netflix · 28
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related to 2020 ABS-CBN shutdown and controversial franchise renewal · 24
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related to Music · 24
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related to 2004 copyright infringement with GMA · 23
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related to Television · 23
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related to Branding · 22
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related to Licensing · 21
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ABS-CBNBroadcast areaWorldwide1.00infobox
ABS-CBNClosedSeptember 23, 1972; 53 years ago (1972-09-23) (first incarnation; martial law) May 5, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-05-05) (second incarnation; broadcast franchise lapsed/expired)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNCountryPhilippines1.00infobox
ABS-CBNFormer namesAlto Broadcasting System (1953–1966) Chronicle Broadcasting Network (1956–1961)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNFounderJames Lindenberg Antonio Quirino Eugenio Lopez, Sr. Fernando Lopez1.00infobox
ABS-CBNHeadquartersELJ Communications Center, Eugenio Lopez Drive, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines1.00infobox
ABS-CBNKey peopleMartin "Mark" L. López (Chairman)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNKey peopleCarlo L. Katigbak (President and CEO)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNKey peopleCory Vidanes (COO)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNLanguagesFilipino (main) English (secondary)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNLaunchedOctober 23, 1953; 72 years ago (1953-10-23) (first incarnation) September 14, 1986; 39 years ago (1986-09-14) (second incarnation; Post-People Power Revolution)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNNetworkAirtime Leasing (via limited nationwide coverage): ZOE TV/A2Z (since 2020) TV5 and BEAM TV (since 2021) PIE (2022–2023) GMA Network (since 2022) AMBS/All TV (since 2024) PCMC/PR…1.00infobox
ABS-CBNOwnerABS-CBN Corporation1.00infobox
ABS-CBNPicture formatHDTV 1080i (downscaled to 480i for the SD feed)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNReplacedBBC-2 (1973–1986)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNReplaced byJeepney TV (ABS-CBN TV Plus channel space until June 30, 2020)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNReplaced byA2Z (free-to-air television)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNReplaced byKapamilya Channel (pay television)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNReplaced byAll TV (VHF 2 and UHF 16 Manila channel space)1.00infobox
ABS-CBNStationsList of former TV stations1.00infobox
ABS-CBNWebsitewww.abs-cbn.com1.00infobox
ABS-CBNis aPhilippine media and content distribution company0.90text
ABS-CBNis afounding member of the Smart Alliance0.90text

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