HB 10208: 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 extends Newsounds Broadcasting Network’s permission to run TV and radio stations for another 25 years, sets rules on how the stations must operate, and adds public‑service, children’s‑programming, and employment requirements.

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SB 2502· Filed Sep 28, 2026
Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc.
FiledSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
HB 9249· 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"
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2026-05-19Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor
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 1204· Filed Jul 3, 2025
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Ranao Radio Broadcasting and Tv System Corporation Under Republic Act No. 9063 Entitled "An Act Granting the Ranao Radio Broadcasting and Tv System Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in Lanao Del Sur"
Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2025-07-29Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong
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 10208

Authors · 39 Representatives

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Authors · 39 Representatives

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Authors · 39 Representatives

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Authors · 39 Representatives

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