Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network based in Quezon City. It is a state broadcaster owned by the Government Communications Group under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). IBC is also commonly referred to as "The Kaibigan Network", the Filipino term for "friend", which was introduced in 2019.[1]
| Company type | Private (1959-1986) State agency (1986-present) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment (1960-1986) State media (1986-present) |
| Founded | October 1, 1959 |
| Headquarters | IBC Compound, Lot 3-B, Capitol Hills Drive cor. Zuzuarregui Street, Barangay Matandang Balara, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Products | Television program |
| Services | Broadcasting Radio Television Streaming |
| Owner | Dick Baldwin (1959-1962) Soriano Group (1962-1975) |
Number of employees | 23,178 |
| Divisions | IBC News and Public Affairs |
| IBC 13 | |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Government of the Philippines (Presidential Communications Office) (100%) (1986-present) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino (main) English (secondary) |
IBC, along with government-owned media companies People's Television Network and the Philippine Broadcasting Service-Bureau of Broadcast Services, form the media arm of the PCO and it is designated as a secondary state broadcaster that primarily broadcasts education, culture, arts and sports programming. Its studios, offices and broadcast facilities are located at the IBC Compound, Lot 3-B, Capitol Hills Drive cor. Zuzuarregui Street, Barangay Matandang Balara, Diliman, Quezon City.
References
change- ↑ "Kaibigan channel lalaban sa Kapuso, Kapamilya". Abante. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.[permanent dead link]
