ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN, also known as Alto Broadcasting System-Chronicle Broadcasting Network, is a Philippine-based media and entertainment company that operates television and radio networks, produces news, entertainment and sports programming, and distributes content through digital platforms. Its core services include free-to-air broadcast television, cable and satellite channels, radio stations, film production, and online streaming via its ABS-CBN TVplus and iWantTFC platforms. The company serves audiences primarily in the Philippines, with a significant overseas Filipino community accessing its content through international channels and online services. In addition to broadcasting, ABS-CBN engages in talent management, merchandising, and e‑commerce, offering branded products through its online store. The organization creates original Filipino-language content that is exported to other markets via syndication agreements and partnerships with foreign broadcasters. Its news division provides nationwide coverage and operates a 24‑hour news channel that is a key source of information for Filipino viewers.

ABS-CBN is one of the largest media conglomerates in the Philippines, with a reach that extends to a large domestic audience and a substantial diaspora audience across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. The company’s scale is reflected in its extensive portfolio of television channels, radio frequencies, and production facilities located across key cities such as Manila, Cebu and Davao. It holds a congressional franchise that grants it the authority to operate broadcast services, positioning it as a regulated entity under the National Telecommunications Commission. ABS-CBN is publicly listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker ABS, and its corporate structure includes several subsidiaries responsible for film production, music, telecommunications and digital media. The 2018 incident involving malware in its online store’s JavaScript file highlighted vulnerabilities in its e‑commerce operations, leading to the temporary shutdown of the affected platforms after an estimated 213 customers had their payment card data compromised. Following the breach, ABS-CBN emphasized that the intrusion was isolated to specific store websites and undertook remediation steps to secure its online sales channels.