 It was granted a 25-year legislative franchise on November 19, 1991 under Republic Act (R.A.) 7163 to construct, install, operate and maintain commercial radio and TV broadcasting stations in Metro Manila, Region I, Region VI and Region VII signed by Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino.On September 23, 1995, R.A. 8162 was approved to amend its franchise extending its operations throughout the Philippines.On August 24, 2015, House Bill No.