HB 9000: An Act Granting the Times Broadcasting Network Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines

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The proposal would give Times Broadcasting Network Corporation a 25‑year franchise to run commercial radio and TV stations, subject to NTC permits, public‑service airtime, child‑friendly programming, and various reporting and ownership rules.

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HB 7385· Filed Jan 27, 2026
An Act Granting Times Broadcasting Network Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB09000Rep. Arlyn P. Ayon
SB 2153· Filed May 25, 2026
Katigbak Enterprises (San Pablo City)
Pending in the committeeSen. Bam Aquino
SB 2502· Filed Sep 28, 2026
Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc.
FiledSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
HB 359· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Digital Broadcasting Corporation Under Republic Act No. 8689, Entitled "An Act Granting Digital Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines"
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-07-29Rep. Joseph Kim C. Yu
HB 6790· Filed Dec 10, 2025
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Sea and Sky Broadcasting, Inc. Under Republic Act No. 9129, Entitled "An Act Granting the Sea and Sky Broadcasting, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Ilocos and Cordillera Regions"
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-12-15Rep. Francisco Paolo V P. Ortega

HB 9000

An Act Granting the Times Broadcasting Network Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines

Authors · 35 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 35 Representatives

Official sources

An Act Granting the Times Broadcasting Network Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines

Authors · 35 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 35 Representatives

Official sources

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