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The Catholic Media Network is a federation of 54 radio stations across the Philippines reaching 11 regions and 35 provinces. We are the largest radio network in the Philippines, in terms of the total number of stations and transmitting power per station.

Pioneering Community-Based Radio Network

The window to the world. The Catholic Media Network is a pioneer in community-based radio broadcast. We cater to the needs of the local communities, but come together as one to bring the message of hope to the Filipino nation. Catholic Media Network radio stations are in the remotest areas in the Philippines. It reaches out and operates in places where ❛angels dare not tread.❜ It works hand in hand with the government and various people’s organizations, as it promotes evangelization and peace in communities.

Some of our Clients

About Catholic Media Network

Catholic Media Network

Bringing the Message of Hope, Through Media

C.M.N. stands for Catholic Media Network – the voice people turn to during times of political or economic crisis, when credible news and information is needed most.

Remember the EDSA Revolution and Ninoy Aquino? CMN was the only remaining voice on the air at that time, continuously guiding people and working for peace even today.

Our Vision and Mission

We, the Catholic Media Network, are a network of Catholic radio and television stations dedicated to the promotion of the New Evangelization and of total human development through a unified strategy of community-based broadcasting.

Through the medium of broadcasting, we strive to make the Church in the Philippines a community of Christ's disciples, a church of the poor, truly evangelized and evangelizing.

As a network, we commit ourselves to the promotion of truth and to the attainment of solidarity and brotherhood; of food and freedom; of jobs and justice; of land and equity.

We commit ourselves to broadcasting that is pro-life, pro-people, pro-poor, service and community oriented. We strive to do this as one network, sharing our talents and resources with each other.

The Catholic Media Network provides various content to its Radio Station members nationwide through broadcast and other means as a service to all Catholic Media outlets of the CBCP.

History

1966 - Birth of an alliance of Catholic Radio stations.

January 1967 - In Cebu City, the PFCB Constitution was poised for amendment to accommodate DZRV as its member.

1969 - The station (studio set-up) in Herran Sta. Ana became fully operational. In May, they produced their first Tagalog soap opera and station breaks for PFCB members, featuring Tagalog movie stars.

April 1972 - The first Ilocano drama (radio) was aired over CMN Baguio DZWT-AM.

August 1973 - The first universal test of the Electromex equipment, using high frequency on the upper channel, was held.

1973 - During the federation meeting, the PFCB expressed that the country is in crisis, and that radio broadcasting is the strongest single force in the struggle for peace and order, united Catholic action, and social justice.

1974 - DZRV was accepted as a member of the federation by unanimous vote.

1976 - Due to frequent brown-outs in Cebu, PFCB member stations frequently communicated over single sideband (SSB).

1978 - Bishops Jesus Varela and Julio Labayen and Fr. James Reuter were appointed as members of the committee for the meeting of UNDA/World in the Philippines in 1980, with power to co-opt others, even from outside of UNDA.

1981 - New radio stations in Tacloban (set up by the SVD), Sorsogon (set up by Bp. Jesus Varela), and DYSA Iloilo were accepted as members of the Federation.

February 1986 - His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin aired an appeal over Radio Veritas, asking people to support the people's mutiny against then President Marcos.

1991 - Fr. Francis Lucas introduced Community Based Radio Broadcast, overseeing the federation's first training on CBR.

1992 - Radio stations in Lucena, Bayombong, and Marbel were accepted as PFCB members. The new PFCB constitution was approved. The PFCB accepted in principle to work with DZNN on Operation Quick Count for Elections, provided it does not involve conflict with the Citizen's Media Quick Count.

1994 - The PFCB held training for station librarians on how to computerize a radio music library.

1995 - The PFCB was formally voted by the CBCP as the official carrier for radio of the Tenth World Youth Day and the State and Pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II to the Philippines. PFCB formally introduced the names RADYO TOTOO and RADYO VERITAS as its identity.

1996 - PFCB formally introduced the names RADYO TOTOO and RADYO VERITAS as its identity.

October 1998 - The Catholic Media Network was formally launched.

Since 2001 - The Catholic Media Network has been frequently sought by GMA to be one of its partners in extensive coverage of National Elections.

Today - CMN is 53-strong and is continually growing.

Competitive Advantages

Catholic Media Network - The Credible Network

Catholic Media Network CMN member stations are perceived as credible in their respective communities and areas, because:

Most stations are Catholic Church-owned/run. The church is a reputable and respected organization, no politicking, the primordial existence and mission of which is total human development. Thus its stations are honest and reliable where people depend on for assistance.

The Catholic faithful tune in to these stations for its public affairs/service offerings, credible news gathering and reporting of events and issues as they happen.

The evangelization and pastoral mission of the Church has yielded community-based broadcasting enabling the stations a firm grasp/hold of the communities it serves.

A Commercial Station as Well

Without losing its sight on its mission for evangelization, the stations have balanced programming since the bulk (about 90%) of its format are: news, personalities, drama, public service/affairs like health care, educational, livelihood, entrepreneurship, etc. (community-based broadcasting), musicale, with the value-laden/religious formats comprising the balance 10%. The stations are also flexible enough to tailor fit programming formats to cater to clients' target audiences.

Not only do the stations facilitate the promotion and advertising of products and services of its various clients through radio placements but assist clients to move their products by way of live coverage, special events, promotional activities/tie-ups and by extending to its clientele various management services as in research, product performance monitoring, marketing, warehouse/storage facilities, etc.

Bonding with the Community

Close relationships/tie-ups with the community at large: Church/religious/civic organizations, LGUs (local government units), NGOs (Non-government organizations), POs (People's Organizations), business community, and specifically the schools and universities.

Technical Assets and Facilities

CMN stations possess competitive equipment/facilities resulting to good, strong, clear signal/reception, better sound/broadcast quality, wider radio coverage and larger base of listeners. All of its 34 stations have a 5 to 10 KW power, better than competition.

Live coverage capability on community events (barangay celebrations, fiestas, important events), with a strong communication set-up/linkage in every parish, from the city down to the remotest area.

Capable of regional "simulcast" or delayed (at least phone patch) live coverage on news and special events.

Has storage space that can be offered for warehouse purposes of various products.

First in News Reporting

CMN stations are always first in airing events, issues, happening, local news, public affairs and active/fast reportage. It has an overall total correspondents of 1,500 including volunteers capable of immediately relaying the hottest news to the nerve centers.