History Creator / ABSCBN

ABS-CBN began re-starting operations as a cable channel known as the Kapamilya Channel, in 2020, and started blocktime agreements with religious broadcaster ZOE TV (which operates Channel 11 in Mega Manila) to launch [=A2Z=] that same year. Alongside the agreement with ZOE TV, ABS-CBN's programming also airs on Creator/{{TV5}}.[[note]]Previously known as the Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC-5) until August 8, 2008.[[/note]]

* ''WebOriginal/BeautyQueens'' (released as a digital series on [=IWantTFC=])

ABS-CBN began re-starting operations as a cable channel known as the Kapamilya Channel, in 2020, and started blocktime agreements with religious broadcaster ZOE TV (which operates Channel 11 in Mega Manila) to launch [=A2Z=] that same year. Alongside the agreement with ZOE TV, ABS-CBN's programming also airs on [=TV5=].[[note]]Previously known as the Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC-5) until August 8, 2008.[[/note]]

Needless to say, journalists, celebrities and even arch-rival Creator/GMANetwork took great umbrage at what was seen as a draconian, inconsiderate and underhanded move by the government, contending that not only did it stifle freedom of journalism and expression, but it put the livelihoods of those affected by the shutdown in jeopardy, especially in light of the [[UsefulNotes/CoronavirusDisease2019Pandemic COVID-19 pandemic]], and the 2020 typhoon season, resulting in residents and authorities in remote provinces facing difficulties with getting updates on the typhoon's onslaught as ABS-CBN was the only station they had clear access to; internet access wasn't an option either due to intermittent signals in said regions. On July 10, 2020, the House committee formally rejected the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. 70 members of the committee voted for denial while 11 voted for renewal. The verdict unsurprisingly led to massive outcry both from the public (75 percent called for a franchise renewal in a survey), and from ABS-CBN staff and cast members. Other artists and even rival network GMA commiserated, knowing how the shutdown set a dangerous precedent over freedom of journalism and expression of dissent.

On February 10, 2020, the solicitor general's office filed a petition at the Supreme Court to end ABS-CBN's franchise due to allegations of foreigners involved in the company's ownership, though several journalist organizations and groups contend that this is politically motivated by the Duterte administration.[[note]]Duterte previously made strongly-worded threats to shut down ABS-CBN which watchdog groups believe may have something to do with [[LargeHam Duterte's outbursts]] over an election ad controversy during the campaign leading up to the 2016 Philippine presidential election, where [[ScareCampaign campaign ads]] by rival politician Antonio Trillanes were allegedly favoured over Duterte's. It didn't help that Duterte and his allies were close to the Marcoses.[[/note]] On May 5, 2020, the National Telecommunication Commission ordered ABS-CBN to cease broadcast operations after Congress failed to renew its operational license. ABS-CBN had no choice but to comply the order with ''TV Patrol'' as the last show to sign off, making it the first time since 1972 for the station to shut down.

Needless to say, journalists, celebrities and even arch-rival Creator/GMANetwork took great umbrage at what was seen as a draconian, inconsiderate and underhanded move by the government, contending that not only did it stifle freedom of journalism and expression, but it put the livelihoods of those affected by the shutdown in jeopardy especially in light of the [[UsefulNotes/CoronavirusDisease2019Pandemic COVID-19 pandemic]], as well as affecting coverage of 2020 typhoon season, resulting in difficulties with which residents and authorities from remote provinces are unable to get updates on the typhoon's onslaught as ABS-CBN was the only station they had clear access to; internet access wasn't an option either due to intermittent signals in said regions. On July 10, 2020, the House committee formally rejected the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN with 70 members of the Congress voted for denial while 11 voted for renewal. The verdict unsurprisingly led to massive outcry both from the public (75 percent called for a franchise renewal in a survey), and from ABS-CBN staff and cast members. Other artists and even rival network GMA commiserated, knowing how the shutdown set a dangerous precedent over freedom of journalism and expression of dissent.

ABS-CBN began re-starting operations as a cable channel known as the Kapamilya Channel launched in 2020 and started blocktime agreements with religious broadcaster ZOE TV (which operates Channel 11 in Mega Manila) to launch [=A2Z=] that same year. Alongside the agreement with ZOE TV, ABS-CBN's programming also airs on [=TV5=].[[note]]Previously known as the Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC-5) until August 8, 2008.[[/note]]

* ''Series/MaalaalaMoKaya'' (world's longest continuously running drama anthology as well as in Philippine television)

[[https://abs-cbn.com ABS-CBN]] is the largest media conglomerate in the UsefulNotes/{{Philippines}}. They own the movie studio Star Cinema as well as the ABS-CBN TV channels, among other things.

ABS-CBN began re-starting operations as a cable channel known as the Kapamilya Channel launched in 2020 and started blocktime agreements with religious broadcaster ZOE TV (which operates Channel 11 in Mega Manila) to launch [=A2Z=] that same year. Alongside the agreement with ZOE TV, ABS-CBN's variety shows also appeared on [=TV5=].[[note]]Previously known as the Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC-5)[[/note]]