Bilyonaryo News Channel

Bilyonaryo News Channel
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaNationwide
Headquarters60 P. Tuazon Boulevard, Barangay Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City
Programming
Language(s)English
Filipino
Picture format16:9 1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerPrage Management Corporation
Sister channelsAbante Radyo 1494
Mellow 94.7
History
LaunchedJuly 15, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-07-15) (test broadcast)
September 9, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-09-09) (official launch)
ReplacedTV Shop Philippines (BEAM TV channel space)
Links
Websitewww.bnc.ph

Bilyonaryo News Channel, otherwise known as BNC, is a Philippine free-to-air and pay television news channel based in Quezon City, Philippines and it is currently owned by the Prage Management Corporation, the company behind business news website Bilyonaryo and other media platforms including Politiko and Abante.[1]

The channel was launched on September 9, 2024, on Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media (BEAM) digital subchannel XX.5 in Metro Manila, Baguio, Naga, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga, as well as on Cignal Channel 24.[1][2][3]

BNC's programming is mainly composed of business, economy, and corporate shows, talk shows, newscasts and lifestyle shows hosted by former personalties of ABS-CBN News, CNN Philippines, Al Jazeera and other networks.[4][5][6]

Prior to the launch of BNC, Bilyonaryo.com first ventured into television production through Usapang Bilyonaryo, a 30-minute business talk show formerly aired on CNN Philippines.[7]

  1. ^ a b "From online to on-air: Bilyonaryo.com partners with CIGNAL TV for new news channel". Bilyonaryo.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "May Cignal na, may free TV pa! Bilyonaryo News Channel-BEAM TV partnership kicks off in July". Bilyonaryo.com. June 18, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Marie Lozano hosts Bilyonaryo News Channel's LIFESTYLE LAB: Your guide to the latest trends in wellness, beauty and fashion". Bilyonaryo.com. August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (August 26, 2024). "Veteran business broadcasters join Korina Sanchez in Bilyonaryo News Channel". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Korina, Pinky pambato ng Bilyonaryo News Channel". Abante Tonite. August 11, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "'Call to serve': Veteran journalist Jamela Alindogan joins Bilyonaryo News Channel". Bilyonaryo News Channel. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "Empire expanding: Usapang Bilyonaryo premieres on CNN PH starting January 2023". Politiko. December 15, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2024.