 The network was set up as an interim replacement of the main terrestrial ABS-CBN network which ceased free-to-air broadcast operations as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on May 5, 2020, due to the lapsing of its legislative franchise.It carries many of programs that ABS-CBN aired prior to the stoppage.The network is seen via selected most cable and satellite providers that are members of the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA), including ABS-CBN's Sky Cable and Sky Direct, filing up the main terrestrial ABS-CBN network's vacated channel assignments.