Radio Philippines Network, Inc. (RPN) is a Philippine television and radio company based in Quezon City. It is currently owned through majority share by Nine Media Corporation of the ALC Group of Companies; along with other stakeholders Government Communications Group under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and Far East Managers and Investors Inc. (owned by the family of company founder Roberto Benedicto), and private sector. The network's main offices and transmitter is located at Panay Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle also in Quezon City. Founded by James Lindenburg; later Roberto Benedicto and prior to its privatization, it was the sister station of current government owned and controlled Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation and formerly an attached agency of the now-PCO, despite having 20% minority stake in ownership.
Radio Philippines Network operates television stations with airtime being leased by its parent Nine Media, serving as primary broadcasters of RPTV. RPN also operates regional AM radio stations under the brand Radyo Ronda, serving as partial affiliate of sister station DWIZ in Metro Manila.
Radio Philippines Network (first era)[]
1960–1972[]
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Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Unknown
Launched:
February 25, 1960
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. was originally established as a small Baguio-based company on February 25, 1960 by Bernardo G. Silverio.
Canlaon Broadcasting Corporation[]
1968[]
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Designer:
Unknown
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Launched:
November 27, 1968
Originally incorporated as "Canlaon Broadcasting Corporation" on November 27, 1968.
Kanlaon Broadcasting System[]
1968–1986[]
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
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Launched:
December 27, 1968
The corporation name was amended on December 27 of that year "Kanlaon Broadcasting System, Inc." Kanlaon is a volcano on the Philippine island of Negros, the hometown of founder Roberto Benedicto.
Despite being rebranded as RPN in 1975, the KBS name continued to be used until 1986 on its news and sports divisions.
1969–1972[]
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
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Launched:
October 15, 1969
The network began broadcasting on television on October 15, 1969, with the launch of KBS-9 Manila as the network's flagship TV station.
Properties and funding for KBS network partly came from ABS-CBN in the form of its old headquarters and studios along Roxas Boulevard and equipment from Toshiba enabling them to broadcast in color. As a result, on its launch it was branded Accucolor 9 ("Accucolor" is the name of the color technology used) as the first Philippine television network to launch in full color.
In 1970, KBS also acquired a color-ready production truck (OB van) for the remote broadcasts of major news events and sports coverages (including Olympics). The network also pioneered newscasting on television, as they launched the first ever newspaper-format nightly newscast titled NewsWatch, replacing the short-lived KBS Eyewitness Reports. Back then, broadcast hours were limited to late afternoons up to around midnight; except for Sundays, when the channel begins transmissions after midday.
Radio Philippines Network (second era)[]
1972–1976[]
In 1972, Kanlaon Broadcasting System formally relaunched as RPN. Its logo is an RGB-colored eye with the text "RPN" in lowercase placed on the center of the eye. The number 9 shape used from 1969 was discontinued, but was returned the following year. On the blue oval is a looking eye, similar to that of CBS.
1974[]
1974–1980[]
1977–1982[]
1980–1982[]
In 1980, RPN unveiled a new logo which was a half-circle resembling an antenna, forming the letters RPN, and RGB beams. The number 9 shape was retained and was used until 1982.
This logo also somewhat resembles the iconic logo used by ABS-CBN.
1982–1989; 1995–present[]
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Peignot Bold
Launched:
1982
1982–1989[]
In 1982, RPN overhauled its logo again. This time, the logo was a red box with the name RPN in Peignot font inside it (the logo resembles a satellite antenna; this was used in conjunction with the start of RPN's broadcast via Domestic Satellite (DOMSAT) technology). The logo was joined by RPN's "The Leader" slogan (to promote RPN as the number one TV network during that time), and a completely overhauled number 9 shape resembling a nautilus shell. The box logo was used even under the "New Vision 9" and "The Network" names/logos, particularly on its news division.
In 2021, The Nautilus Shell-9 was revived but is colored red for ALC Group of Companies.
New Vision 9[]
1989–1994[]
In 1989, RPN was renamed as New Vision 9 to recoup lost audience share in the ratings game of Philippine television networks. At the same year, New Vision 9 transmitter's effective radiated power was increased to 1 million watts, ensuing clearer and better signal reception in the Greater Luzon Area. The rebrand took place after RPN and Syndicated Media Access Corporation (SMAC) took over the network's management and marketing. The rebranding, although it proved futile in the turnaround of RPN's ratings, did make history for the network as it pioneered 24-hour television broadcasting in the Philippines.
Radio Philippines Network (third era)[]
1994–1995[]
In 1994, New Vision 9 reverted back to RPN 9. The network did not use the 1982 logo and instead adopted a new logo. RPN's slogan at the time was "THE NETWORK". The logo was discontinued in 1995 and the 1982 logo was reinstated.
Action 9 | Back To Back | Balikatan | Banyuhay | Biyaheng Langit4 | Blotter | Buhay Pinoy | Business Class | Compañero y Compañera | Cerge for Truth | Dee's Day | Direct Line | Diyos at Bayan3 | The Doctor Is In | The Estrada Presidency1 | Exclusively Hers | The Executive Report | First Lady ng Masa | For M | FVR Up Close1 | Headlines Exposed | Helpline sa 9 | Hirit Kabayan | Ikaw at ang Batas | The Imelda Papin Show | Insight Inside | Isyung Pinoy | Isumbong Mo! (Tulfo Brothers) | Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo | Isyu | Kakampi | Kapatid | Kapihan ng Bayan | Kasangga Mo ang Langit4 | Kaya Natin 'To! | Legal Forum | Madam Ratsa Live! | Makabayang Duktor | Make My Day with Larry Henares | Malacañang Press Conference | Mare, Mag-Usap Tayo | Newslight | Ngayon na, Pinoy! | Dial OCR | One Morning Café | Our Doctors | The Police Hour | Prangkahan | Public Access Programs | Pulsong Pinoy1 | Ratsada Balita | RPN Forum | RPN NewsWatch Junior Edition | Sa Bayan | Sama-Sama, Kayang-Kaya! | Stop Watch | Street Pulse | Tapatan with Jay Sonza |
Teka! Teka! Teka! | Tell the People | TimesFour | To Saudi with Love | OPS-PIA: Ugnayan sa Hotel Rembrandt2 | Ugnayang Pambansa | Wats UP sa Barangay | The Working President1 | World Class
Headquarters: Third Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City Philippines & Solar Century Tower, 100 Tordesillas St., Corner H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati
Action 9 | Back To Back | Balikatan | Banyuhay | Biyaheng Langit4 | Blotter | Buhay Pinoy | Business Class | Compañero y Compañera | Cerge for Truth | Dee's Day | Direct Line | Diyos at Bayan3 | The Doctor Is In | The Estrada Presidency1 | Exclusively Hers | The Executive Report | First Lady ng Masa | For M | FVR Up Close1 | Headlines Exposed | Helpline sa 9 | Hirit Kabayan | Ikaw at ang Batas | The Imelda Papin Show | Insight Inside | Isyung Pinoy | Isumbong Mo! (Tulfo Brothers) | Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo | Isyu | Kakampi | Kapatid | Kapihan ng Bayan | Kasangga Mo ang Langit4 | Kaya Natin 'To! | Legal Forum | Madam Ratsa Live! | Makabayang Duktor | Make My Day with Larry Henares | Malacañang Press Conference | Mare, Mag-Usap Tayo | Newslight | Ngayon na, Pinoy! | Dial OCR | One Morning Café | Our Doctors | The Police Hour | Prangkahan | Public Access Programs | Pulsong Pinoy1 | Ratsada Balita | RPN Forum | RPN NewsWatch Junior Edition | Sa Bayan | Sama-Sama, Kayang-Kaya! | Stop Watch | Street Pulse | Tapatan with Jay Sonza |
Teka! Teka! Teka! | Tell the People | TimesFour | To Saudi with Love | OPS-PIA: Ugnayan sa Hotel Rembrandt2 | Ugnayang Pambansa | Wats UP sa Barangay | The Working President1 | World Class