SB 2502

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Sep 28, 2026

Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc.

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 right to run radio and TV stations for another 25 years, while setting rules on public‑service airtime, child‑friendly shows, employment, ownership sharing, and government oversight.

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Author · Senator

Juan Miguel "Migz" F. ZubiriReceipts →

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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 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 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 9000· Filed Apr 29, 2026
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
Approved by the House on 2026-05-26, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-05-28 and received by the Senate on 2026-05-28Rep. Arlyn P. Ayon +34

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SBN-2502 · Sources: BatasWatch