The People’s Television Network (PTV) proudly announces the launch of “Congress TV” – a dedicated free-to-air digital channel that will broadcast the sessions and regular legislative work and public service of the House of Representatives daily for the benefit of the viewing public.
PTV’s digital channel 14 in Metro Manila will serve as the free-to-air broadcast platform for Congress TV. It will also be available via channel 46 on GMA Affordabox and channel 2 on ABS-CBN TVPlus.
This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide Filipinos with unfiltered access to the decision-making process in crafting our nation’s laws by featuring the sessions of the House of Representatives and encouraging active participation and feedback via Congress TV’s online platforms and social media pages.
“Viewers will have the opportunity to witness the discussions, debates, and deliberations of Congress during its regular sessions,” said Martin Romualdez, Speaker of the House of Representatives. “By way of Congress TV, we hope to promote greater transparency and accountability in our legislative process and encourage our people to actively interact with our lawmakers in the spirit of true democracy.”
Moreover, PTV aims to forge a stronger connection between the government and the public as the country’s primary state broadcaster and engender a deeper understanding of the work of legislation and how Congress actively serves the needs of its constituency.
“We are thrilled to announce Congress TV as one of our first major projects this year, on the occasion of PTV’s 50th anniversary as a broadcast institution in the country,” shares PTV general manager Ana Puod. “By airing the sessions of Congress, we aim to present democracy in action, and show participative governance in the shaping of a new Philippines under our President’s vision of Bagong Pilipinas.”
Secretary General Reginald Velasco, having read the proposal on Congress TV by PTV Network General Manager Ana Puod in 2023, has expressed his support for the upcoming project.
“We found her proposal a welcome development as it gives Congress the opportunity to show to the Filipino people the good things that we do here in the House of Representatives. It also allows our countrymen to know more about how laws are created, how the national budget is examined and passed. It gives our people the opportunity to watch their representatives in action.”
Congress TV airs daily from 9 am starting January 23 on PTV Digital Channel 14 Metro Manila, and online via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X.
