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ABS-CBN to launch digital TV service

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 10, 2015 - 12:00am

Broadcast giant ABS-CBN Corp. is set to launch its digital terrestrial television (DTT) service tomorrow almost two months after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued the guidelines on the shift...

Business

NTC issues digital TV guidelines

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 18, 2014 - 12:00am

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued the guidelines finally paving the way for the start of the planned shift to digital terrestrial television broadcast (DTTB).

Business

Gov’t to lay down migration plan for shift to digital TV

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 15, 2014 - 12:00am

The government is set to lay down the migration plan to shift to the digital terrestrial television (DTT) within a period of three years to five years, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said.

Business

ABS-CBN secures P1.65-B loan from Security Bank

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 6, 2014 - 12:00am

Multimedia giant ABS-CBN Corp. closed a loan package worth P1.65 billion with Security Banking Corp. The proceeds of the loan would refinance the media company’s existing obligations.

Business

ABS-CBN allots P10 B for capex over 5 yrs

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Multimedia giant ABS-CBN Corp. is spending P10 billion for its capital expenditures over the next five years almost half of which would be used for the production of television programs as well as movies, a ranking...

Business

ABS-CBN to meet P2-B income target

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 15, 2013 - 12:00am

ABS-CBN Corp., the country’s largest media and entertainment company, is confident of delivering its promised earnings of P2 billion this year as profits jumped 22 percent in the first nine months.

Business

NTC sets meet on planned shift to Japanese TV standard

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 13, 2013 - 12:00am

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is set to meet with broadcasting firms led by ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network Inc. on Oct. 29 to finalize the country’s shift to digital technology using the Japanese...

Business

NTC sees complete shift to digital TV to take five years

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said the country’s complete migration to digital terrestrial television (TV) would take at least five years as it pursues the adoption of the cheaper Japanese...

Business

ABS-CBN investing heavily on digital TV

By Lawrence Agcaoili | May 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Publicly-held ABS-CBN Corp. of the Lopez family is investing heavily on infrastructure and test broadcast activities to ensure a smooth transition to digital terrestrial television (DTV) and cable TV to bring clear...

Business

ABS-CBN nixes shareholders’ preemptive rights

By Lawrence Agcaoili | April 24, 2013 - 12:00am

Broadcast giant ABS-CBN Corp. is taking in financial investors soon to raise funds to bankroll the company’s initiatives including the impending shift to digital television as mandated by the National Telecommunications...

Business