This is a list of subsidiaries owned by ABS-CBN Corporation, a Philippine media and entertainment conglomerate based in Quezon City.[1] This also includes business segments that are owned and operated by the company including its blocktime agreements with other television networks and platforms.
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Subsidiaries
edit| Corporate name | Place of incorporation | Principal activities | Functional currency | Percentage of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-CBN Australia Pty. Ltd. | Victoria, Australia | Content development and distribution | AUD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Canada, ULC | Canada | Content development and distribution | CAD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Canada Remittance, Inc. | Canada | Services - money remittance | CAD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc. (Star Magic) | Philippines | Education/Training | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Convergence, Inc. | Philippines | Telecommunications | PHP | 69.3% |
| ABS-CBN Digital Media (ABS-CBN Interactive, Inc.) | Philippines | Online and interactive media | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | Content development and distribution | GBP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Europe Remittance, Inc. | United Kingdom | Services - money remittance | GBP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Films) | Philippines | Film production and distribution | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Global Cargo Corporation | Philippines | Non-vessel operations common carrier | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Global Ltd. | Cayman Islands | Holding company | USD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. | Budapest, Hungary | Holding company | USD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Global Netherlands B.V. | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Intermediate holding and financing company | EUR | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Global Remittance, Inc. | California, USA | Services - money remittance | USD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Integrated and Strategic Property Holdings, Inc. | Philippines | Real estate | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN International, Inc. | California, USA | Content development and distribution | USD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Japan, Inc. | Japan | Content development and distribution | JPY | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Middle East Free Zone LLC | Dubai, UAE | Content development and distribution | AED | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Middle East LLC | Dubai, UAE | Trading | AED | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. | Philippines | Print publishing | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Shared Service Center Pte. Ltd. | Singapore | Services - support | SGD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Studios, Inc. | Philippines | Production facility | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Telecom North America, Inc. | California, USA | Telecommunications | USD | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Themed Experiences, Inc. | Philippines | Attraction center | PHP | 100% |
| ABS-CBN Theme Parks and Resorts Holdings, Inc. | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 100% |
| Bisaya Cable Television Network, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Bright Moon Cable Networks, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Cavity Cable Corporation | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Cebu Cable Television, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 57.4% |
| Cepsil Consultancy and Management Corporation | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Cinescreen, Inc. | Philippines | Theater operation | PHP | 100% |
| Columbus Technologies, Inc. | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 70% |
| Creative Programs, Inc. | Philippines | Content development and distribution | PHP | 100% |
| Davao Cableworld Network, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Discovery Mactan Cable, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 41.6% |
| E-Money Plus, Inc. | Philippines | Services - money remittance | PHP | 100% |
| First Ilocandia CATV, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 54.9% |
| HM Cable Networks, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| HM CATV, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Home-Lipa Cable, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 35.6% |
| Hotel Interactive Systems, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Iconnect Convergence, Inc. | Philippines | Service - call center | PHP | 100% |
| Isla Cable TV, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| JMY Advantage Corporation | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 56.4% |
| Mactan CATV Network, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 56.6% |
| Medianow Strategies, Inc. | Philippines | Marketing, sales, and advertising | PHP | 79.7% |
| Moonsat Cable Television, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Pacific CATV, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 58% |
| Pilipino Cable Corporation | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Play Innovations, Inc. | Philippines | Theme park | PHP | 73% |
| Play Innovations Hungary Kft. | Budapest, Hungary | Theme park | USD | 73% |
| Professional Services for Television & Radio, Inc. | Philippines | Services - production | PHP | 100% |
| Rosetta Holdings Corporation | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 100% |
| Sarimanok News Network, Inc. | Philippines | Content development and distribution | PHP | 100% |
| Sapientis Holdings Corporation | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 100% |
| Satellite Cable TV, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Star Recording, Inc. (Star Music) | Philippines | Music recording | PHP | 100% |
| Star Songs, Inc. (Star Music Publishing) | Philippines | Music publishing | PHP | 100% |
| Suburban Cable Network, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 54.8% |
| Sunvision Cable, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Sun Cable Holdings, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Sun Cable Systems Davao, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Sky Cable Corporation | Philippines | Telecommunications | PHP | 59.4% |
| Sky Vision Corporation | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 75% |
| Tarlac Cable Television Network, Inc. | Philippines | Cable telecommunication | PHP | 59.4% |
| Telemondial Holdings, Inc. | Philippines | Holding company | PHP | 59.4% |
| The Big Dipper Digital Content & Design, Inc. | Philippines | Digital content archiving and licensing | PHP | 100% |
| TV Food Chefs, Inc. | Philippines | Services - food and restaurant | PHP | 100% |
| United Infrastructure Corporation | Philippines | Services - Infrastructure development company | PHP | 75.9% |
Affiliates
editHere is a list of companies where ABS-CBN holds economic interest:
| Corporate name | Place of incorporation | Principal activities | Functional currency | Percentage of interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA Sports Promotions International, Inc. | Philippines | Sports promotion | PHP | 44% |
| Daum Kakao (Philippines) Corporation | Philippines | Services - messaging app | PHP | 50% |
| Star Cinema Productions, Inc. | Philippines | Film production | PHP | 45% |
| The Flagship, Inc. | Philippines | Services - post production/visual effects | PHP | 40% |
| Transmission Specialists, Inc. | Philippines | Services - Transmitter installation and maintenance | PHP | 35% |
Corporate social responsibility
edit- ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.[a]
- ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation, Inc.
- 71 Dreams Foundation, Inc.
Defunct subsidiaries
edit- ABS-CBN Consumer Products, Inc. (consumer products)[2]
- ABS-CBN Europe Societa Per Azioni (financial services)[2]
- ABS-CBN Hong Kong, Ltd. (services)[2]
- ABS-CBN Multimedia, Inc. (online video games distribution and publishing)
- Cinemagica, Inc. (theatrical and amusement services)[2]
- Culinary Publications, Inc. (print publishing, merged to ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.)
- Creative Creatures, Inc. (services - creature effects, makeup, prosthetic, props, puppetry)[2]
- GMO Entertainment Unit (production company, replaced by RCD Narratives)
- KidZania Manila (indoor family entertainment, closed due to the losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the country)
- Hong Kong Club, Ltd.[2]
- O Shopping (pay television channel, ceased operations on November 1, 2020)
- Pinoy Auctions[2] (auction website)
- Restaurant 9501 (closed on August 1, 2020)[3]
- Shopping Network, Inc. (consumer products)[2]
- Roadrunner Network, Inc. (post production, merged to ABS-CBN Film Productions, inc.)
- Sky Films, Inc. (foreign film distribution)[2]
- Studio 23, Inc. (content development and distribution, became ABS-CBN Sports and Action)
Former affiliations
edit- AMCARA Broadcasting Network (broadcasting) - sold its 49% stake to Rodrigo V. Carandang in 2019.
Business segments
editABS-CBN reports its business into several categories or business segments. Listed below are the active products and services operating under these segments (including block time agreements with other television networks and platforms):
TV and studio
editBroadcast
edit- DWPM (49%)
Global
edit- ANC Global
- Cinema One
- TeleRadyo Serbisyo Global
- MOR Entertainment
- MyxRadio
- Myx TV
- San Francisco International Gateway
- The Filipino Channel (TFC)
- TFC IPTV On Demand
- TFC PPV
Films and music
editABS-CBN Films
edit- ABS-CBN Film Productions
- Skylight Films
- Black Sheep
- Star Cinema Productions (50%)
Star Creatives Group
editABS-CBN Music
edit- Tarsier Records[4]
Star Creatives Group
editNiche market
edit- A2Z
- ANC (ANC HD)
- ABS-CBN Publishing
- Creative Programs (Cinema One, Cine Mo!, Jeepney TV, Metro Channel, Myx)
- Kapamilya Channel (Kapamilya Channel HD)
- Knowledge Channel
- TeleRadyo Serbisyo
Pay television
edit- Destiny Cable
- Sky Cable
- Sky On Demand
- Sky PPV
ABS-CBN Studios
edit- Dreamscape Entertainment
- JRB Creatives Production
- RSB Drama Unit
- Star Creatives Television
- RCD Narratives
New business
edit- ABS-CBN Mobile
- ABS-CBN TV Plus
- Chicken Pork Adobo
- Kakao (Philippines) 50%
- MOR Entertainment
- NoInk
- One Music PH
- Sky Mobi
Others
edit- ABS-CBN Digital Media
- ABS-CBN Film Archives
- ABS-CBN News
- ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra (50%)
- ABS-CBN Store
- San Francisco International Gateway
- Sky Fiber
- Sky Zone
- Star Magic
- Teatro Kapamilya[5]
- Polaris Artists
- Rise Artists Studio
Star Creatives Group
edit- Star Events
- Star Home Video
Partnerships
edit- Advanced Media Broadcasting System
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media
- GMA Network, Inc.
- iQIYI
- MediaQuest Holdings
- Netflix
- Prime Media Holdings/Philippine Collective Media Corporation
- Regal Entertainment
- Solar Entertainment Corporation
- WeTV Iflix
- Viu
- Viva Communications
- YouTube
- ZOE Broadcasting Network[b]
Notes
edit- ^ Formerly ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation - the umbrella organization of Bantay Bata (Child Watch), Bantay Kalikasan (Environment/Nature Watch), BayaniJuan (Country of Juan/Hero Juan), ETV/E-Media (Educational Television), Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (Holding together for the Pasig River), Programa Genio (education), Save La Mesa Watershed Project, Sagip Kapamilya (Saving Members of the Family), and Just Love Kids.
- ^ Under blocktime agreement and airtime lease with A2Z.
References
edit- ^ Rolando P. Valdueza (April 19, 2018). SEC Form 17-A (Report). Philippine Stock Exchange.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i ABS-CBN SEC Form 17-A (PDF) (Report). Librarian.net. December 31, 2002.
- ^ "Easy to prepare but..." Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 28, 2003. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "A Look at Tarsier Records, Reinforcing Filipino Music's Place on the World Stage: Exclusive Interview". Billboard Philippines. September 27, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "Star Magic, ibibida ang galing ng Pilipino sa mundo | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 20, 2021.