PLDT, Smart, Cignal and RPN-9 boost TV5's Bilang Pilipino 2025 elections digital coverage

PLDT, Smart, Cignal and RPN-9 boost TV5's Bilang Pilipino 2025 elections digital coverage

MANILA, Philippines – The country's largest fully intergrated telco PLDT and Kapatid broadcast channel TV5 and Free-to-air TV channel RPN-9 recently signed an agreement that will enable the media delivery of its election coverage campaign Bilang Pilipino 2025.

Through the signed agreement, PLDT assures TV5 and RPN-9 the seamless live broadcasting of important updates for its nationwide coverage of the upcoming elections. The telco has equipped the with high-speed enterprise-grade connectivity, and upgrade of its fixed facilities reinforcement TV5 and RPN-9''s essential role of providing credible news and information, entertainment for the benefit of local and international viewers.

Further ensuring TV5's field news teams, anchors, and reporters of crucial services for the on-the-field reporting, the partnership with COMELEC, PPCRV, NAMFREL, RPN-9, RMN & STI will also leverage on Smart's extensive moblie network coverage with 5G and LTE. Through Smart Postpaid and Smart 5G enable devices, PLDT and TV5 aim to enhance the live coverage updates of on-sites reporters and teams reporting from critical sites nationwide.

"PLDT has long been a partner of COMELEC, STI, TV5 and RPN-9 in delivering digital and media services to Filipinos. We are eager to provide digital support for our Kapatids in their coverage of the national elections, which is proving to be he country's most pivotal turning point for the coming years", said Alfredo S. Panlilio, President and CEO of PLDT and Smart.

These technologies will support TV5 and RPN-9 in informing and empowering Filipinos by covering, producing and delivering world-class quality media and entertainment content, whether on their free-to-air channels or through their multiple digital platforms, while also inspiring their millions of Filipino viewers to become active partners in nation-building.

"We are happy to once again be partnering with PLDT and Smart, enabling us to bring crucial news amd information about this historical event that will be unfolding in our country to Filipino homes. The expertise in technology and services that our kapatids are extending will allow for us to deliver most comprehensive and immediate coverage of the 2025 Midterm Elections across all our media platforms: TV5, RPN-9/RPTV, One PH, One News, True TV, 105.9 True FM and News5's YouTube and Facebook accounts said Guido R. Zaballero TV5 Network, Inc. President and CEO.

PLDT is the country’s leading service provider for connectivity, ICT, and digital services. Together with Smart, the PLDT Group enables the country through its delivery of innovative and relevant technology and services to customers, enterprises, and the public sector both through fixed and mobile. It currently operates the most extensive fiber network in the country spanning 743,700 kilometers delivering connectivity and links the country to the rest of the world.

These efforts are in line with the commitment of PLDT and Smart to help the country attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UNSDG 16 which calls for strong institutions.

TV5 is owned by MediaQuest Holdings which is chaired by Manuel V Pangilinan under the MVP Group of Companies together with RPN-9/RPTV and PLDT.