Congress TV
| Type | Legislature broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Filipino, English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | People's Television Network (until November 17, 2024) Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation House of Representatives of the Philippines |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | January 22, 2024 |
| Replaced | PCO TV/RTVMalacanañg BBC News (Sky Cable channel space) |
| Replaced by | PTV (mirror feed; channel 14 channel space) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital Terrestrial Television | Channel 17 (Manila) LCN: 13.02 (Manila)
Channel 17 (Baguio) LCN: 17.02 (Baguio) Channel 17 (Iloilo) LCN: 12.02 (Iloilo) Channel 17 (Cebu) LCN: 13.02 (Cebu) Channel 17 (Davao) LCN: 17.02 (Davao) |
| Converge Vision (Manila) | Channel 42 |
CongressTV is a Philippine digital television channel owned and managed by state-run networks People's Television Network (until November 17, 2024) and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation in collaboration with the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
CongressTV Official Staff
Channel Manager: Michael Bartolome
Head Admin: Mariz Tul-u Maningit
Head Sales: Emilie Galdo
Master Video Editor: Donnis Abarido
Master Graphic Artist: Ralph Caluya
News Executive Producer: Errylle Monroy
Chief Cameraman: Fiel Tolledo
Social Media Editor: Carl Andrei
Details
Congress TV follows a format similar to public affairs channels like C-SPAN, CPAC, BBC Parliament, Phoenix, Sky News Extra, Vouli Tileorasi, and TVP Parlament. It mainly airs live plenary sessions, committee hearings and other content produced by the House of Representatives on digital television.[1]
The channel was launched on January 22, 2024. Initially, it was broadcast on digital terrestrial television (DTT) via PTV digital subchannels: 14.02 in Metro Manila, 42.02 in Metro Cebu, 45.03 in Metro Davao, Channel 2 in ABS-CBN TV Plus and Channel 10 in GMA Affordabox, Sulit TV, other digital boxes, and digital-ready TV sets. Additionally, it is available through PTV, IBC, and HoR's social media accounts from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (PST) daily, with extended hours if needed.[2][3]
On October 1, 2024, Congress TV expanded its reach by broadcasting on channel 17 in Metro Manila, Cebu and Iloilo via IBC's DTT network, becoming its second subchannel. At the same time, selected programs were also simulcast on IBC's analog TV network.
On November 1, 2024, the channel commenced broadcast on Sky Cable.
However, on November 17, 2024, Congress TV ended its broadcast on PTV Digital Channel 14, which was replaced with a mirror feed of the main PTV channel. Despite this, it continues to air on IBC DTT Channel 17, Converge Vision and Sky Cable.
Programs
- Plenary Sessions
- Congressional Hearings
- Presidential Coverage
- Congress News (simulcast on IBC)
- Kandidato (simulcast on IBC)
- Young Guns on the Move
- Ako Bicol Tabang Oro Mismo
References
- ^ "Congress TV to start broadcast tomorrow". Daily Tribune. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "House launches 'Congress TV'". ABS-CBN News. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "PTV gives audiences front-row seats in Congress TV". Manila Standard. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.