ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, program syndication provider, film distributor and media company in the Philippines.
It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family. ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). The company traces its origins to 1946 when American electronics engineer James Lindenberg founded Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). The company became known as ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation on February 1, 1967, and then changed its name to ABS-CBN Corporation in August 21, 2007 to signify its diversification.
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 Philippines’ 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.
In June 2025, ABS-CBN officially announced it would no longer pursue a congressional franchise to return to traditional broadcasting. Instead, ABS-CBN will focus on producing compelling content, forming strategic partnerships with local and international broadcasters, and expanding its global reach. The company has expanded its domestic television presence through blocktime agreements with multiple broadcast networks, including partnerships with ZOE Broadcasting Network and TV5, and a content deal with Advanced Media Broadcasting System for All TV starting in April 2024.
The origins of ABS-CBN News can be traced back to the late 1940s and early 1950s, when the news division began as the news section of two Manila-based radio stations operated by the Bolinao Electronics Corporation. These early stations, later absorbed into the Alto Broadcasting System, broadcast news programs laying the foundation for the company’s future leadership in Philippine news broadcasting.
ABS-CBN Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest media and entertainment companies, reported improved financial results for 2025, according to a press release issued on April
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