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Senate, IBC13 Launch Dedicated HD Channel for Legislative Coverage
The Philippine Senate and state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. have jointly unveiled Senate TV, a high-definition channel designed to provide comprehensive coverage of legislative proceedings. The new channel will stream through IBC Digital TV, offering viewers enhanced access to Senate activities and debates.
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MANILA — The Senate and state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC 13) officially launched Senate TV on Tuesday, introducing a dedicated high-definition channel aimed at bringing legislative proceedings directly to Filipino viewers with improved depth and focus.
Operating as a leased channel under Senate management, Senate TV will broadcast through IBC Digital TV, expanding the reach of Senate sessions, committee hearings, and related legislative activities. Proponents of the initiative assert that the specialized channel will enable more comprehensive coverage compared to traditional broadcast arrangements, allowing citizens greater insight into the chamber's work and deliberations.
The partnership between the Senate and the state-owned broadcaster reflects efforts to enhance public access to legislative information and proceedings. Senate TV represents an expanded commitment to transparency, providing Filipinos with a dedicated platform to monitor their elected representatives and the legislative process in real time.
The launch marks a significant development in legislative broadcasting in the Philippines, as the Senate continues modernizing its communications infrastructure to serve the viewing public more effectively.