Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), doing business as Net 25 is a Philippine media company based in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Named after the national bird, the Philippine eagle, it is primarily involved in radio and television broadcasting. The primary stakeholders of the company are the key members who are connected with the Iglesia ni Cristo, making EBC as one of its media companies, along with evangelization arm Christian Era Broadcasting Service International. Its head office and studios are located at no. 25 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City.[2]
 The logo of EBC since 2011, the EBC's corporate logo is still being used until now. | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | April 26, 1968 (radio broadcasts) April 23, 2000 (television broadcasts) |
| Headquarters | EBC Building, #25 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, Philippines |
Area served | Nationwide |
Key people | Caesar R. Vallejos (President and CEO) Glicerio P. Santos IV (Chairman)[1] |
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| Services | Broadcasting Radio Television Digital media |
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| Website | eaglebroadcasting |
History
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On April 26, 1968, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation was established with its AM station DZEC. Over the next few years, it expanded its coverage by putting up relay stations in Dagupan, Lucena, Cebu & Davao. In 1973, it ventured into FM with DZBU, which later on changed its call letters to DWDM in 1981. It was during the height of EDSA III in 2001 when DZEC adapted the "Radyo Agila" branding.
On April 23, 2000, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation launched a multimedia exhibit dubbed "Destination: PLANET 25", for a station previously owned by ACWS-United Broadcasting Network under the name UltraVision 25 and it was later acquired by EBC and it was renamed as Net 25. Capable of 120 kilowatts of transmitter power (for a total of 7,896 kilowatts ERP), Net 25 boasts of the Philippines' first trilon TV tower that rises to 907 feet above sea level. A JAMPRO 48-panel antenna and two 60 kW Acrodyne transmitters complete the tower package. NET 25 also has studios and editing suites for in-house and post-productions. Now Net 25 airs nationwide on 6 digital tv channels and all over the Philippines as well as cable affiliates.
It was recently relaunched last August 7, 2011. As part of the relaunch, it also launched the Eagle Bayan Careavan. Livestreaming features of Net 25 (and its radio station DZEC) returned last January 2, 2014 after a 5-year hiatus.
On February 12, 2013, EBC inaugurated its own broadcast center along Central Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila. the event was attended by Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo together with EBC's top officials.[3]
On October 31, 2013, it launched its news website and online portal which features news and features from all over the world, including reports from its correspondents in the Philippines and in other countries.
On October 31, 2016, as part of the EBC's worldwide expansion, the network was registered as a duty authorized and accredited media outfit in the District of Columbia, United States of America.[4]
EBC's Washington Bureau in fact, took the lead, in broadcasting the US elections on November 8, 2016.[5]
On October 31, 2017, EBC launched its first ever film, Guerrero, directed by Carlo Ortega Cuevas who had previously won awards for the film, Walang Take Two. Cuevas also directed EBC's first sit-com, Hapi ang Buhay, and its movie sequel which was premiered on September 21, 2018.
Legislative franchise renewal
editOn May 3, 2016, Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10773 which renewed EBC's legislative franchise for another 25 years. The law granted EBC a franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain, for commercial purposes, radio broadcasting stations and television stations, including digital television system, with the corresponding facilities such as relay stations, throughout the Philippines.[6]
Television stations
editNet 25 Nationwide
editAnalog (shut-off by end 2024)
edit| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Power (kW) | Station Type | Coverage (Transmitter site) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net 25 Manila | DZEC-TV | 25 | 50 kW (150 kW ERP) | Originating | Mega Manila |
Digital
editNet 25's upcoming expansion of digital terrestrial television will be announced soon as possible in other key regional areas nationwide.
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Frequency | Power kW (ERP) | Station Type | Area of Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net 25 Manila | DZEC-DTV | 28 | 557.143 MHz | 10,000 Watts (Max ERP: 25,000 Watts) | Originating | Mega Manila |
| Net 25 Baguio | DWDM-DTV | 46 | 665.143 MHz | 1,000 Watts (Max ERP: 5,000 Watts) | Relay | Metro Baguio |
| Net 25 Lucena | (Provisional authority) | 51 | 695.143 MHz | Lucena | ||
| Net 25 Naga | (Provisional authority) | 47 | 671.143 MHz | Naga | ||
| Net 25 Cebu | DYFX-DTV | 49 | 683.143 MHz | Metro Cebu | ||
| Net 25 Davao | DXED-DTV | 49 | 683.143 MHz | Metro Davao |
Net 25 on Pay TV & Cable Television
edit| Cable Provider | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SkyCable | 18 | Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan |
| 9 | Metro Cebu, Metro Davao | |
| Destiny Cable | 18 | Metro Manila |
| Cablelink | 17 | Metro Manila |
| DASCA Cable | 101 (Analog) (shut-off by 2023) | Dasmariñas |
| 112 (Digital) | ||
| Cignal | 14 | Nationwide |
| SatLite | 25 | |
| G Sat | 38 | |
| Other cable/satellite providers | N/A | check local listings |
Radio stations
editFM Stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle FM | DWDM-FM | 95.5 MHz | 25 kW | Metro Manila |
AM Stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Agila Manila | DZEC-AM | 1062 kHz | 40 kW | Metro Manila |
| Radyo Agila Dagupan | DWIN-AM | 1080 kHz | 10 kW | Dagupan |
| Radyo Agila Lucena | DZEL-AM | 1260 kHz | 5 kW | Lucena |
| Radyo Agila Cebu | DYFX-AM | 1305 kHz | 10 kW | Cebu |
| Radyo Agila Davao | DXED-AM | 1224 kHz | 10 kW | Tagum |
Affiliate stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Agila Naga | DZLW-AM | 711 kHz | 5 kW | Canaman | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
| Eagle FM Naga | DWWL-FM | 92.7 MHz | 10 kW | ||
| Eagle FM Guinobatan | — | 98.7 MHz | 10 kW | Guinobatan |
Assets
editDivisions
edit- NET25 News and Information
- NET25 Entertainment
- NET25 Star Center
Subsidiary
edit- NET25 Films
- E25 Records
References
edit- ^ "NET 25". Media Ownership Monitor. Vera Files and Reporters without Borders. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
- ^ New Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Building, Inaugurated. Old Net 25 Dailymotion channel. February 12, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ "Eagle Broadcasting Corporation now an accredited media outfit in US". Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. November 2, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Eagle Broadcasting Corporation airs its historic US election coverage "Nation Decides"". Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 10773". LawPhil.net.