PRESIDENT Aquino has signed the renewal of the legislative franchise of Aliw Broadcasting Corp., the broadcasting arm of the ALC Group of Companies with flagship radio stations DWIZ 882 and 97.9 Home Radio in Metro Manila.
In a simple turnover ceremony on Wednesday in Malacañang, Communications Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr. handed over to the officials of Aliw Broadcasting the signed copy of Republic Act 10790, or “The Act Extending the Legislative Franchise of Aliw Broadcasting for Another 25 Years.”
Coloma said the organization of Aliw Broadcasting is in a class by itself, reflecting the persona of its founder, the late Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, particularly his dedication to public service and perseverance for excellence.
“I would say the organization of Aliw Broadcasting is sui generis, the persona of its founder being reflected in the organization which he established,” Coloma said.
RA 10790 was signed by Mr. Aquino on May 3 to extend for another 25 years the legislative franchise of Aliw Broadcasting, whichwas signed 25 years ago in 1991 by his mother, former President Corazon C. Aquino.
Aliw Broadcasting officials, led by President and CEO Josephine Reyes and Vice President and General Manager D. Adrian Cabangon, received the signed copy of the law from Coloma, and welcomed Mr. Aquino’s approval of the extension of Aliw Broadcasting’s legislative franchise.
Other officials who received the legislative franchise were DWIZ Station Manager Rey Langit and DWIZ News Director Alex Santos.
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