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History of Broadcasting in The Philippines
History of Broadcasting in The Philippines
History of Broadcasting in The Philippines
Royal Telegraph Corps of Spain – installed the first KZRC – first provincial radio station (in Cebu); radio,
telegraph line in the Philippines in 1867; this linked from being experimental, became a business enterprise
Manila to Corregidor
H. E. Heacock Company – another pioneer in field
“Eastern Extension” – allowed in 1879 by Spain; broadcasting; maintained the KZRH station
pioneered communication in the Far East
Entertainment occupied most of the airwaves.
Submarine telegraph cable – was constructed, from
Hong Kong to Manila (first company to link the PH to KZND – alerted the people on events caused by war
the outside world
Radio brought out all information for the public to take
1890 – first telephone system was inaugurated note.