ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is a Philippine media and content distribution company, serving as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Formerly the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multi-platform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of its broadcast franchise in 2020. The company currently syndicates its programming across various platforms, including partner networks, cable channels, streaming services, and digital platforms. ABS-CBN had its origins in the 1950s. It was the first network in the region to broadcast in color and is historically among the oldest commercial television broadcasters in Asia. In 2007, ABS-CBN transitioned to high-definition (HD) broadcasting ahead of most Philippine networks, and by 2020, it had fully shifted to digital operations following the closing of its terrestrial operations. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the "Kapamilya Network", introduced in 1999 and officially launched in 2003 during its 50th anniversary, and one that remains widely used up to this day. ABS-CBN is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center in Quezon City, which houses its offices and production studios. The network is metonymically referred to as "Ignacia," a nod to its headquarters located along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. The company also operates a state-of-the-art secondary production hub at the Horizon IT Park in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. This facility is used for the production of television programs and films. In February 2025, the company sold a portion of its Quezon City property, including the decommissioned Millennium Transmitter site (which was closed on July 9, 2025), to Ayala Land for mixed-use redevelopment and will take effect in December 2026. ABS-CBN retained ownership of the ELJ Communications Center, which remains its main headquarters, and plans to fully consolidate all of its operations within the complex by July...