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71-505: It currently owns and operates a sister channel ( SMNI News Channel ), the broadcasting network is available over terrestrial broadcast in the Philippines, and on cable, satellite, and online streaming worldwide. The network now owns and operates two television networks, where the main flagship station, based in Davao City, maintains an uninterrupted 24-hour service through regular repetition of

142-419: A controversial franchise denial by the legislature, an act that was seen by Quiboloy and his followers as the fulfillment of his previous remarks against the comedian. During the airing of SMNI's Laban Kasama ang Bayan, its hosts Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz and Lorraine Badoy have accused journalists, including Atom Araullo and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa , and media outlets, such as Bulatlat , of being part of

213-500: A 14-day preventive suspension by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board , effective 18 December 2023, following reported complaints on their alleged violations. Majority of board members voted to suspend Gikan sa Masa, para sa Masa , where program host, former president Rodrigo Duterte , allegedly twice aired threats against ACT Teachers party-list representative France Castro . The program Laban Kasama ng Bayan

284-412: A 30-day suspension order on the broadcast operations of SMNI for alleged violations of its franchise, as well as a show cause order against the media network, giving them 15 days from receipt of the order to provide explanation on why it should not be administratively sanctioned. SMNI later filed motions, urging three NTC officials to inhibit from its administrative case due to perceived bias, and asking

355-445: A TV carry-over station of 105.1 Crossover from 1994 to 2000 and AMCARA Broadcasting Network for ABS-CBN 's DTT broadcast on ABS-CBN TV Plus from 2013 to 2020. On 1 January 2023, SMNI began to transmit its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 43 (647.143 MHz) as its permanent frequency assigned by NTC. On 19 February 2023, SMNI DTT Channel 43 officially signed on during the first Global Thanksgiving and Worship presentation at

426-681: A dozen self-produced Kingdom Programs in English, Filipino , and dozens of foreign languages along with news, public affairs, public service, infotainment, sports and entertainment programs. On the other hand, the network's sister channel SMNI News Channel , based in Makati, primarily provides rolling news coverage and public affairs programs, which broadcasts exclusively in Digital TV format in Metro Manila, Metro Davao, Benguet and Cagayan de Oro. It also maintains

497-523: A franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain, for commercial purposes, radio broadcasting stations and television stations, including digital television system, with the corresponding facilities such as relay stations, throughout the Philippines. On 26 January 2022, the National Telecommunications Commission assigned the network's television frequency on channel 43 which was formerly used by Mareco Broadcasting Network as

568-459: A major road network in Metro Manila. Members of Quiboloy's church took offense and expressed their dismay for Vice Ganda. Radio broadcaster and SMNI anchor, Mike Abe, a friend of Quiboloy, defended the founder and criticized Vice heavily in his program. Two days after the joke, Quiboloy instead threatened that he will not only stop FPJ's Ang Probinsyano , but also to shutdown ABS-CBN as a whole within four months. The network went off-air in 2020 in

639-405: A manufacturing plant for agrichemical, fertilizer and feeds supply for poultry and piggery and the only manufacturing plant for fertilizers and agrichemicals in the region. Three of the biggest TV networks in the country (i.e. ABS-CBN , GMA7 , TV5 ) stationed their regional networks and relay stations in the city. San Miguel Corp ., Pepsi Cola , Purefoods , Digitel and PLDT also operate in

710-668: A melting pot of different cultures. In 1942, during World War II , Japanese forces occupied Santiago. In 1945, the town was liberated by the Filipino soldiers of the 1st, 2nd, 12th, 13th and 15th Infantry Division and the USAFIP-NL 11th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Commonwealth Army , the 1st Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the recognized guerrilla fighter units. Santiago survived through

781-581: A network of radio stations under the " Sonshine Radio " brand of the Swara Sug Media Corporation. SMNI also has print publications such as Guide Magazine, Pinas Newspaper and Sikat Newspaper. The broadcasting network was licensed in late 2003 by the Philippine government to operate seven analog free-to-air television channels in key cities across the country. It also has two digital terrestrial channels in Metro Manila and Metro Davao. SMNI has been

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852-531: A report claimed by Laban Kasama ang Bayan co-host Jeffrey Celiz about travel expenses allocated to House Speaker Martin Romualdez where he spent ₱ 1.8 billion . Quezon 2nd District Representative David Suarez called the report "fake news". The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) also flagged SMNI, Celiz and co-host Lorraine Badoy for violating its Code of Ethics even when they were unaccredited broadcasters. SMNI faced legal scrutiny following

923-785: Is Lord Church , Christ the Rock Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Being a district full of different cultures, such as Indians, Muslims, and Chinese, several religious groups have also opened their places of worship to the public, such as the Chinese Temple, the Muslim Mosque and the Gurudwara Jagat Sudhar Indian Sikh Temple. Home of several business enterprises, banking institutions, educational entities, as well as manufacturing companies, Santiago

994-527: Is Possible", also with its new station ID. On 24 May 2016, SMNI launched its own News and Public affairs channel as SMNI News Channel and it is exclusively aired over Digital Terrestrial Television on UHF Channel 40 in Metro Manila until 31 December 2022 (move to UHF Channel 43 starting 1 January 2023) and its internet Live streaming. On 31 August 2019, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11422 which renewed Swara Sug Media Corporation license for another 25 years. The law grants SSMC

1065-634: Is a Philippine far-right religious free-to-air news and public service television network based in Makati . It is owned and operated by Swara Sug Media Corporation , the parent company of Sonshine Media Network International , a broadcasting arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) led by Filipino televangelist and religious leader, Apollo Quiboloy . It airs national and international newscasts and talk shows, rolling news coverage from correspondents and reporters of SMNI Manila and other news bureaus in

1136-579: Is building its banner mall in the Cagayan Valley Region, the Vista Mall Santiago . Another multi-national real estate developer will soon be built its prime subdivision, Primeworld Suburb, owned by Primeworld land holdings Company. The head-office of Grupo Marilens, the largest homegrown corporation in the region, is in Santiago. Aljay, an agri-chemical company, has a presence in the city and has

1207-746: Is considered the Commercial and Trading Center of Cagayan Valley and tagged as the Investment Hub of the North. Robinsons Land Corporation launched Robinsons Place Santiago as its pioneer mall in Cagayan Valley. Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. built its first horizontal subdivision in the Valley with Camella Isabela Communities, Inc. In 2013, it launched another project named Camella Santiago. In 2018, Camella Santiago expanded and named as Camella Santiago Trails. It

1278-613: Is generally understood and spoken especially in the business community. Tourism is a new industry in the city. Serving as the jump-off point in northeastern Luzon for tourists, many landmarks are developed. Tourist spots near Santiago are Quirino Province, Magat Dam in Isabela, Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao, and white sand beaches in Aurora Province facing the Pacific Ocean. Santiago is

1349-483: Is located between the southwestern part of Isabela and the northwestern boundary of Quirino in northeastern Luzon island of the Philippines . It is the gateway to the vast plains of Cagayan Valley . Santiago is situated 72 kilometres (45 mi) south of Ilagan , the provincial capital, and 326 kilometres (203 mi) north of Metro Manila . The city sits on a vast area of predominantly flat and fertile land in

1420-405: Is the oldest in the city. Santiago also has Renmar Specialists' Hospital, which is a specialty hospital for complicated cases of pulmonology and orthopedics. Santiago Medical City is the latest addition. The city's location is key to the growth of smaller hospitals like Renmar Hospital and Corado Hospital. Based on the 2016 City Competitiveness Index, Santiago is the fastest growing local economy in

1491-646: The CPP - NPA - NDF . On 14 May 2024, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed defamation and cyberlibel complaint affidavits with the Quezon City Prosecutors's Office against host Guillermina Barrido and several other SMNI hosts and executives following an interview where Barrido spoke of alleged false accusations that Trillanes persuaded and paid her to be a fake witness against then-President Rodrigo Duterte. SMNI News Channel SMNI News Channel ( SNC ; stylized in all caps ), known on-air as SMNI News ,

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1562-554: The City of Santiago ( Ilocano : Siudad ti Santiago ; Ibanag : Siudad nat Santiago ; Gaddang : Siudad na Santiago ; Filipino : Lungsod ng Santiago ), is a 1st class independent component city in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,580 people. It is formerly known as Carig during the time of the Spanish, it

1633-565: The Duterte administration . It also has been accused of being a far-right channel in the Philippines. On 7 July 2023, YouTube terminated the channels of SMNI and one of its programs, Laban Kasama ang Bayan (translated from Tagalog : Fight with the People ), along with KJC , following a previous ban on Quiboloy's YouTube channel which was terminated on 21 June. Google later stated that their actions were in compliance with existing sanctions by

1704-649: The Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises launched an investigation on SMNI, following a report claimed by Laban Kasama ang Bayan co-host Jeffrey Celiz about travel expenses allocated to House Speaker Martin Romualdez where he spent ₱ 1.8 billion . Quezon 2nd District Representative David Suarez called the report "fake news". The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) also flagged SMNI, Celiz and co-host Lorraine Badoy for violating its Code of Ethics even when they were unaccredited broadcasters. Two programs were placed under

1775-451: The Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises , headed by the committee chair Gustavo Tambunting , approved House Bill No. 9710 (filed by 1-Rider Partylist Representative Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez) without amendments. The bill seeks to revoke the franchise given to Sonshine Media Network International for several violations found by lawmakers. Eight days later, the Committee approved

1846-636: The United States against Quiboloy pursuant to the US Global Magnitsky Act and harmful misinformation regarding red-tagging ; Quiboloy was previously indicted by the United States Department of Justice on charges of human trafficking and child sexual abuse. Quiboloy and SMNI later created accounts on the alt-tech video service Rumble as well as an alternate account for SMNI on YouTube in defiance of sanctions. The alternate account

1917-762: The Ynares Center in Antipolo , Rizal . The network covered in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Channel 43 will be used as the main channel of SMNI on DTT, while retaining the use of Channel 39 as a secondary channel after transitioning from analog to digital signal. *And 500 Cable TV Operators in the Philippines. SMNI has been a subject of many criticisms and allegations from independent media watchdogs, particularly on misinformation , false accusation , and right-wing bias while maintaining its editorial control. Media institutions and sectoral rights groups have accused SMNI of spreading misinformation and fake news while at

1988-861: The "ACQ–Kingdom Broadcasting Network" (ACQ-KBN), with an expanded reach across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States via satellite, using its own satellite uplink Broadcast station located at Davao Central, also carrying the new slogan "Delivering the Good news 24 hours a day, 7 days a week". During also in the same year, ACQ-KBN launched its first TV station Sonshine TV-43 Davao , and introduced new religious programs such as Give Us This Day , Sounds of Worship , Batang Kaharian (lit. Kingdom Child) , Way Ahead , Highest Praise , Quiet Moments and many more. In 2004, ACQ-KBN signed an agreement with GlobeCast World TV , which aims to expand its broadcast footprint around

2059-555: The "Sonshine Radio" network. On 6 November 2005, DWAQ-TV Channel 39 signed on the air and began its test broadcast as "ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-39 Metro Manila". On 8 January 2006, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV 39 was launched during the first Global Thanksgiving and Worship presentation of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, which held at the PhilSports Arena, the network ventured from Cable TV broadcasting to Free-to-Air TV broadcasting, and broadcasts with

2130-400: The 13th Congress, House Bill No. 3709 which sought to amend certain sections of Republic Act No. 7720, was filed by Isabela's 4th District Representative Anthony C. Miranda, but did not pass. The total land area of Santiago is 80% flat or nearly level land in the northwestern, eastern and western parts of the city. While adjacent areas have gently undulating and moderately rolling areas, and

2201-758: The Cagayan Valley, surrounded by the Namamparang Mountains to the south, the Sierra Madre to the east and the Cordillera Mountain Range to the west alongside the Magat River . Despite being statistically grouped by the Philippine Statistics Authority and geographically located within the boundaries of the province of Isabela , as well as part of the province's 4th District , Santiago is administratively and legally independent from

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2272-727: The Luciana Convention Center in Butuan . In August 2010, a merger took place between ACQ-KBN and Sonshine TV, as the two programming blocks had been consolidated. As a result, the ACQ-KBN branding ceased to exist, and officially relaunched under the newly rebranded "SMNI". Coinciding with this, the network unveiled its new slogan "Alternative media, Alternative power, it Sustains Life" (first slogan) and "Informs, Delivers, Transforms" (second slogan), along with its new station ID. In January 2011, SMNI adopted another new slogan, "Where Everything

2343-514: The NTC to revoke Swara Sug Media Corporation's franchise, for airing on SMNI an interview with convicted kidnapper and retired Army General Jovito Palparan . The complainants said in a statement that the broadcast propagated disinformation in violation of Republic Act No. 11422 and the 2007 Broadcast Code of the Philippines. Palparan and program host Lorraine Badoy also red-tagged former vice president and then-presidential candidate Leni Robredo during

2414-495: The NTC to specify and detail their violations; the latter request was denied. On 22 January 2024, the suspension was made indefinite by the NTC citing the network's failure to comply with an earlier order. At the time of issuance of the first order, the network had 13 radio stations (10 in AM, three in FM), 14 television stations, and 22 digital terrestrial television stations. On 12 March 2024,

2485-510: The Philippines and in more than 40 countries around the world, entertainment programs and news-related programs. It is exclusively aired over Digital terrestrial television on UHF Channels 39 and 43 in Metro Manila , and UHF Channel 19 in Davao Central and through more than 500 cable & satellite affiliates nationwide, selected programs simulcasting live via Facebook page, as well as on

2556-522: The Philippines. On 4 January 2009, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-37 in Santiago, Isabela officially signed on as the network's third TV station during the first Global Thanksgiving and Worship presentation at the Buenavista Barangay Hall in Santiago, Isabela . A few months later on 10 May 2009, The ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-39 Butuan was also launched after the first global thanksgiving and Worship presentation at

2627-602: The Spaniards as a base for expeditions against unconquered tribes in present-day Ifugao and Quirino and to guard the mountain pass to Nueva Vizcaya. The early inhabitants of Santiago were the Gaddangs and the Ibanags . Santiago was originally a part of the province of Cagayan (comprising the whole Cagayan Valley region), which was reorganized as a political subdivision in 1583 with Nueva Segovia (now Lal-lo ) as its capital. When

2698-534: The Spanish name of Saint James the Apostle . In the early 1950s, the Municipal President Vicente Carreon changed the name to simply Santiago. Carig was initially established in 1743 at the foothills of mount Dalayag between present-day Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya . A few years later, it was moved to its present location 15 kilometers away. Carig was also the site of a military garrison established by

2769-434: The United States against Quiboloy pursuant to the US Global Magnitsky Act as well as allegations of red-tagging misinformation; Quiboloy was previously indicted by the United States Department of Justice on charges of human trafficking and child sexual abuse. Quiboloy and SMNI later created accounts on the alt-tech video service Rumble as well as an alternate account for SMNI on YouTube in defiance of sanctions;

2840-605: The Visayas and Mindanao , followed by "Powerline" in 1995. In July 2000, The Kingdom of Jesus Christ officially launched its 24-hour cable network, "The Q Channel" (then also known as "ACQ–TV, Q Channel", not to be confused with defunct Philippine TV network QTV ), bringing the Gospel of the Kingdom from Davao City to key cities around the Philippines, which was carried by Sky Cable in Davao City, General Santos, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Tagum and Baguio. On 25 April 2003, The Q Channel became

2911-595: The authorities enumerated in the 19 December 2023 show-cause-order (with 30-day suspension order pending hearing and final consideration of the above-captioned case).” The Order was signed after the House of Representatives said in Resolution 189 that "the SMNI violated several provisions of its franchise as provided under Republic Act 11422". Santiago, Isabela This is an accepted version of this page Santiago , officially

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2982-500: The barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials in the city are elected every three years. Nicoline Shane A. Miranda Santiago is represented in the Philippine Congress as part of Isabela's 4th legislative district . Currently, Joseph S. Tan is the city's representative. The majority of the population speaks Tagalog and Ilocano. English is the medium of instruction in schools and

3053-410: The bill on third and final reading; the bill is waiting for Senate approval. If signed into law by President Bongbong Marcos, it will repeal Republic Act No. 11422, which extended the franchise granted to Swara Sug under RA 8122. In November 2019, one of his daily comedic discussions following a performance by Gian Magdangal on Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions , Vice Ganda made a joke after

3124-507: The broadcast, which the complainants alleged were in violation of Commission on Elections' Resolution No. 10730 involving truth in advertising and fair and accurate reporting. During former President Rodrigo Duterte 's meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in July 2023, SMNI personnel, along with Quiboloy, met with Chinese state media CGTN executives to discuss a partnership for efficient information dissemination. On 28 November 2023,

3195-783: The city has a considerably dry climate with minimum rainfall. The average yearly temperature is measured at 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). Annual and daily temperature variation is minimal. Temperature ranges are usually from 18 to 35 °C (64 to 95 °F). The dominant religion in the city is Roman Catholic (Saint James the Apostle Parish in Barangay Centro West and Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Barangay Rizal). However, other Christian sectors are also present in Santiago such as Iglesia ni Cristo , United Methodist Church , Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), Jesus

3266-578: The city of Santiago forms part of Isabela's 4th congressional district. The city of Santiago is governed by a mayor-council system. There are ten city councilors. The council is the official governing body of the city, also known as the Sanguniang Panglungsod. The council agenda is presided over by the city vice mayor. Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain , Barangay Council , whose members are called Barangay Councilors . The barangays have SK federation which represents

3337-503: The city's product is muscovado sugar which the local government has been promoting for export. As an independent component city in the Province of Isabela, government officials of Isabela are not voted by the electorates of this city. The provincial government has no political jurisdiction over local transactions of the city government. Residents of this city are not allowed to run in the provincial level except for congress representation which

3408-405: The city. Poverty incidence of Santiago Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Santiago houses some of the biggest hospitals in the region. De Vera's Medical Center, Callang General Hospital and Medical Center and Santiago Adventist Hospital are private hospitals. The Southern Isabela Medical Center is the biggest public hospital while Flores Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

3479-456: The city. Notable school institutions located in the city are the School of Saint James the Apostle (formerly La Salette Elementary School), Santiago Cultural Institute (Chinese School), Children First School, Infant Jesus Montessori School, AMA Computer College Santiago City Campus, TAPS, Patria Sable Corpus College, University of La Salette and Northeastern College , one of the oldest schools in

3550-553: The entire Philippines and is now ranked 51 in terms of economy size among all cities in the country. Despite rapid industrialization, agriculture is still the main source of livelihood. The main crops are rice, corn, and high-value fruits and vegetables. The city is where imposing grain stations can be found. Rice mills abound. It is the pivotal place for crops where harvests from Ifugao , Kalinga , Quirino , Nueva Vizcaya , and parts of Isabela are transported either to Nueva Ecija , Bulacan , Pangasinan or Batangas . In addition to

3621-562: The entire SMNI for 30 days, as well as a show cause order against the network. On 22 January 2024, the NTC, per Deputy Commissioners John Paulo Salvahan and Alvin Bernardo Blanco, in a 6-page Cease and Desist Order, made the 30-day SMNI suspension indefinite: “Pursuant to Sec. 4, Rule 10, the 2006 Rules of Practice and Procedure… the Commission hereby directs respondent to cease and desist from operating its radio and television stations under

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3692-423: The founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ , Apollo Quiboloy , among other claims of being responsible for stopping calamities, claimed that he was responsible for stopping the 2019 Cotabato earthquakes . Vice Ganda jokingly challenged Quiboloy to stop the airing of It's Showtime , which is one of the longest-running ABS-CBN television programs alongside FPJ's Ang Probinsyano , and the constant traffic on EDSA ,

3763-595: The gateway to the plains of Cagayan Valley. It connects several provinces with the following major roads crossing the city: Serving as a bridge to the region's provincial network, numerous bus terminals are present in the city. These include Victory Liner , Northeast Luzon Bus Line (formerly Nelbusco), GV Florida Transport , Five Star Bus Company , EMC LBS bus lines, GMW Trans among others. The Integrated Transport Terminal and Commercial Complex has also been established to cater for all public utility jeepneys, buses, and vans that operate from nearby provinces and localities to

3834-423: The investigation, including the revocation of its congressional franchise. PBA Partylist Representative Margarita Nograles filed a resolution urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to suspend the broadcast operations of SMNI for allegedly violating its franchise's terms and conditions. On 21 December 2023, the NTC, in response to the House resolution, announced that it had issued two days earlier

3905-631: The landing zone for products intended for Santiago and other towns, owing to its proximity to the Cagayan River . It was when the Villaverde Trail was opened when things were set in motion. It facilitated the entry of immigrants from various provinces in Luzon to the Cagayan Valley and Santiago absorbed a sizable share of these travelers. The new route served as an impetus for growth and introduced new technologies and business opportunities, and made Santiago

3976-594: The latter account was suspended by YouTube a few days later. On 15 September 2023, the SMNI News Facebook page was deleted, in accordance to Meta's Dangerous Organizations and Individuals Policy. SMNI is facing an administrative complaint filed in May 2022 before the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Concepcion Empeño and Erlinda Cadapan, the mothers of disappeared students Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan , and left-wing human rights group Karapatan petitioned

4047-557: The main SMNI channel via analog and digital TV. * - denotes that this program is also simulcast on its main DTV channel, SMNI and Radio station DZAR 1026 . In June 2023, SMNI was recognized as the "Best Preeminent Broadcasting and Media Production Company" (international category) in the 16th Golden Globe Annual Awards for Business and Excellence. According to a report by Rappler , the network allegedly fuels disinformation, misleading claims and propaganda to attack journalists and critics of

4118-529: The object of various criticisms , particularly centering on right-wing populist bias and handling its own coverage through forms of disinformation. The Kingdom of Jesus Christ's Media Ministry, known today as SMNI, began on the radio with the program "Pagsusi sa Kamatuoran" ( Searching for Truth / Paghahanap ng Katotohanan ) on radio stations DXDC and DXUM . The television ministry began in 1991, when they launched their first television program, "The Hour of Truth" aired nationally on IBC and ABS-CBN stations in

4189-448: The petition also asked the court to issue a writ of habeas corpus declaring their detention had no legal basis and to issue a writ declaring that the House acted with grave abuse of discretion. Four days later, the House released Celiz and Badoy from detention citing "humanitarian reasons dahil Kapaskuhan (because it is Christmas)". On 21 December, the National Telecommunications Commission issued an order suspending operations of

4260-624: The province as stated in Section 25 of the Local Government Code . And also, it is the second most populous city in that province after the capital city of Ilagan . Santiago was previously a native settlement discovered by the early Spanish missionaries at the bank of the old Carig River (now Diadi River) from which its original name, Carig, was derived. When the Spanish settled in, it was named Pueblo of Santiago Apostol de Carig, with Santiago as

4331-659: The province of Nueva Vizcaya was created in 1839, Santiago became part of the new province. On May 1, 1856, when the province of Isabela was carved out by a Royal Decree, Santiago was among the towns relinquished to the newly created province. The first five barrios after the Cadastral survey in 1927 were Patul, Batal, Nabbuan, Buenavista and Dubinan. It was said that there were only about three Filipino-owned sari-sari stores in Santiago in 1917. The settlers acquired most of their merchandise and other provisions from Chinese traders in Echague ,

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4402-434: The region. The Southern Isabela College of Arts and Trades is the biggest vocational school operating in the city. Also, there are numerous international schools operating in the city. The Schools Division Office of Santiago City governs the city's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The office governs the public elementary and public high schools throughout

4473-434: The remaining areas constitute steeply undulating and rolling lands. The Dariuk Hills is the highest point in the city. Santiago is located between 16º35’00” to 16º47’30” north latitude and 121º25’00” to 121º37’00” east longitude. Santiago is politically subdivided into 37 barangays .   Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios . Santiago has a climate with no pronounced wet or dry season. Usually,

4544-473: The same time attacking critics of the Duterte administration and several media outlets in the form of " red-tagging ". On 7 July 2023, YouTube terminated the channels of SMNI and one of its programs, Laban Kasama ang Bayan ( transl.   Fight with the People ), along with KJC , following a previous ban on Quiboloy's YouTube channel which was terminated on 21 June. Google later stated that their actions were in compliance with existing sanctions by

4615-446: The transmitter power of 60 kilowatts. On 5 June 2006, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV launched "Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI)" as News and Public Affairs block which became a tie-up of ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-39 in Metro Manila and ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV-43 in Davao, with the original slogan "Service First, Right Here, Right Now, Worldwide". On 30 July 2006, ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV is now on Nationwide with more than 500 cable TV operators across

4686-520: The war, although badly damaged, and from then on developed to become the leading trading and commercial city in Cagayan Valley. On December 17, 1993, the bill converting Santiago into an independent component city was approved by the House of Representatives spearheaded by the then Mayor Jose "Pempe" Miranda. In the following year, the Senate Committee on Local Government approved another public hearing dated February 23, 1994. On May 5, 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic Act 7720. The plebiscite

4757-422: The world. In the same year also that KJC through ACQ-KBN launched its own radio station in Davao City as " DXAQ Kingdom Radio 1404 AM ". In March 2005, KJC and ACQ-KBN acquired the congressional franchise, ownership and management of the Swara Sug Media Corporation (SSMC). at the same day, ACQ-KBN and SSMC acquired all the NBC Angel Radyo AM stations from Nation Broadcasting Corporation , which in turn, operated as

4828-441: Was eventually detained for seven days together with his fellow host, Lorraine Badoy , who was also cited in contempt. Celiz and Badoy went on a hunger strike in response to the "travesty" of the House proceedings and their detention. On 11 December, Celiz' wife and Badoy's husband, represented by lawyer and fellow SMNI host Harry Roque , filed a petition before the Supreme Court to release the two news hosts on or before 15 December;

4899-432: Was held on July 6, 1994, showed that voters approved this conversion, making Santiago the first city in Cagayan Valley and 5th independent component city, after Cotabato City , Dagupan , Naga , and Ormoc . On February 14, 1998, Republic Act 8528 repealed this statute transforming it to a component city. On December 29, 1999, the Supreme Court struck down the law and restored Santiago's independent cityhood. During

4970-416: Was suspended by YouTube a few days later. On 15 September 2023, the SMNI News Facebook page was deleted, in accordance to Meta's Dangerous Organizations and Individuals Policy. Despite these, SMNI continues to evade from ban by creating and launching multiple pages under different names. On 28 November 2023, the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises launched an investigation on SMNI, following

5041-432: Was unanimously suspended after an episode where one of the hosts, Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz, questioned the travel spending of House Speaker Martin Romualdez in that year, citing unverified information from his source at the Senate . The House had Celiz cited in contempt for refusing to reveal his source on his inquiry; Celiz said he is bound by the Sotto Law, which protects journalists from revealing their sources. Celiz

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