HB 9249

House·20th Congress·Filed May 13, 2026

An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five Years the Franchise Granted to Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc., Under Republic Act No. 9214, Entitled "An Act Granting the Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines"

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The bill would extend Newsounds Broadcasting Network’s franchise for 25 more years, letting it keep building and running radio and TV stations across the Philippines, while requiring it to set aside public‑service airtime, child‑friendly programming, and to follow NTC licensing rules.

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Lorenz R. DefensorReceipts →

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SB 2502· Filed Sep 28, 2026
Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc.
FiledSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
HB 10208· Filed Jul 23, 2026
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five Years the Franchise Granted to Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc., Under Republic Act No. 9214, Entitled " an Act Granting the Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines"
Approved on Third Reading on 2026-09-08Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor +38
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 6265· Filed Nov 20, 2025
An Act Renewing the Franchise of Baganian Broadcasting Corporation to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio And/Or Television Broadcasting Stations Throughout the Philippines Where Frequencies/Channels Are Still Available for Radio And/Or Television Broadcasting
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-11-25Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco
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

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