All Youth Channels
A Philippine cable television and concert-management company associated with Nickelodeon, MTV Philippines, and former Metro Manila radio stations.
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Overview
All Youth Channels, Inc., commonly abbreviated as AYC, is a Philippine media and entertainment company headquartered in Pasig. Its activities have included cable television channel operations, media licensing, radio broadcasting, and the production of concerts and other live entertainment events. The company is particularly associated with the Philippine versions of internationally recognized youth-oriented television brands, most notably Nickelodeon and MTV. AYC emerged after the dissolution of a joint venture involving Nation Broadcasting Corporation and MTV Networks Asia. Under a licensing arrangement with MTV Networks Asia, the company was established to manage MTV Philippines and its sister channel, Nickelodeon Philippines. AYC initially owned and operated MTV Philippines, which was distributed through cable and satellite television systems rather than through the country's free-to-air broadcast networks. The arrangement placed the company in the role of a local media operator adapting international youth and music programming for the Philippine market. MTV Philippines eventually became the company's most prominent television undertaking. AYC chose not to renew its operating agreement for MTV Philippines while retaining its relationship with Nickelodeon Philippines. MTV Philippines ceased broadcasting shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010, after airing The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its final music video. Following the shutdown, the service reverted to MTV Southeast Asia. The closure marked the end of AYC's direct operation of the Philippine MTV service, although the company remained connected with Nickelodeon and continued activities in live entertainment. AYC also formerly operated two Metro Manila FM radio stations. U92, broadcasting at 92.3 FM, was later sold to TV5 and relaunched as Radyo5 92.3 News FM. Radio High 105.9 was returned to its original owner, Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation, and subsequently became Retro 105.9 DCG FM. Later changes in the use of these frequencies placed 92.3 FM with Philippine Collective Media Corporation and 105.9 FM with TV5 Network, according to the referenced account. Beyond channel and radio operations, AYC has worked as a producer and manager of large concerts in the Philippines. This live-events role continued after MTV Philippines closed, giving the company an entertainment business beyond its former television portfolio. The company is also associated with partnerships or industry relationships involving international television networks, Philippine broadcasters, telecommunications companies, and media distributors. Francis Lumen is identified as AYC's chief executive officer. He is described as a former radio executive of Nation Broadcasting Corporation and as one of the people connected with Music Source, the group from which AYC's management originated. Available reference material does not establish a founding year, public listing, ownership structure, or current detailed programming and concert roster.
History
All Youth Channels developed as a Philippine media company after the dissolution of a joint venture involving Nation Broadcasting Corporation and MTV Networks Asia. MTV Networks Asia subsequently entered into a licensing arrangement with AYC, which was run by people associated with Music Source, including Francis Lumen. The arrangement gave AYC responsibility for operating MTV Philippines and its sister service, Nickelodeon Philippines. MTV Philippines was distributed through cable and satellite systems and represented AYC's principal television operation. The company operated the channel under the local licensing relationship, while Nickelodeon remained a continuing part of the broader channel partnership. AYC later decided not to renew the agreement for MTV Philippines. The channel stopped broadcasting shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010, using The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its final music video. After the sign-off, the Philippine service reverted to MTV Southeast Asia. Reference material also associates the period with speculation that resources might instead be directed toward TV5, although the available account does not provide a verified financial or contractual explanation for that claim. The company expanded beyond cable television into radio. It formerly operated U92 at 92.3 FM and Radio High at 105.9 FM in Metro Manila. U92 was sold to TV5 and relaunched as Radyo5 92.3 News FM. Radio High was returned to Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation, its original owner, and subsequently became Retro 105.9 DCG FM. The referenced account states that by November 2024 the frequencies had changed hands or identities again: 92.3 FM was operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation as FM Radio 92.3, while 105.9 FM was operated by TV5 Network Inc. as 105.9 True FM. After MTV Philippines closed, AYC continued to operate as a concert producer and manager in the Philippines. Its live-entertainment work became an important part of the company's continuing identity, preserving its connection to music and youth culture even after the withdrawal from direct MTV channel operation. The company has also been linked with a range of broadcasters, network operators, telecommunications companies, and international television businesses, including Paramount International Networks Asia Pacific, Nation Broadcasting Corporation, GMA Network, Smart Communications, ABS-CBN Corporation, Solar Entertainment Corporation, TV5 Network, and Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia. Francis Lumen is identified as the company's current chief executive officer and is described as a former radio executive of Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Publicly available reference material does not provide a confirmed founding date, detailed ownership breakdown, listing information, or a complete account of AYC's current channel and event portfolio.
- 2024
Former AYC radio frequencies continue under later operators
[1]The referenced account states that, by November 2024, 92.3 FM was operated as FM Radio 92.3 by Philippine Collective Media Corporation and 105.9 FM was operated as 105.9 True FM by TV5 Network Inc.
- 2010
MTV Philippines closes
[1]MTV Philippines ended transmission shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010, and the service subsequently reverted to MTV Southeast Asia.
AYC enters a licensing arrangement for MTV Philippines and Nickelodeon Philippines
[1]Following the dissolution of a joint venture involving Nation Broadcasting Corporation and MTV Networks Asia, MTV Networks Asia licensed AYC to manage MTV Philippines and its sister channel, Nickelodeon Philippines.
U92 becomes Radyo5 92.3 News FM
[1]After U92 was sold to TV5, the broadcaster relaunched the station as Radyo5 92.3 News FM.
Radio High 105.9 changes ownership and format
[1]Radio High 105.9 was returned to Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation and later operated as Retro 105.9 DCG FM.
Products and positioning
A Philippine youth-media and entertainment operator that localizes or manages international television brands while also producing live concerts and, historically, operating FM radio stations.
Cable television channel
Nickelodeon Philippines
A Philippine youth and children's cable television service associated with AYC through the company's licensing arrangement with MTV Networks Asia. Nickelodeon Philippines was the sister channel to MTV Philippines in AYC's original television portfolio, and AYC retained its relationship with Nickelodeon after deciding not to renew the MTV Philippines operation.
Cable television channel
MTV Philippines
A Philippine cable and satellite music television service operated by AYC under a licensing arrangement with MTV Networks Asia. The channel localized the MTV brand for Philippine viewers and was AYC's principal television operation. It ended transmission shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010, after which the service reverted to MTV Southeast Asia.
FM radio station
U92
A former Metro Manila FM radio station operated by AYC at 92.3 FM. The station was later sold to TV5 and relaunched as Radyo5 92.3 News FM, ending AYC's operation of the frequency.
FM radio station
Radio High 105.9
A former Metro Manila FM station operated by AYC at 105.9 FM. The frequency was returned to Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation and later used for Retro 105.9 DCG FM.
Live entertainment
Concert production and management
AYC produces and manages large concerts in the Philippines. The company's concert activity continued after the closure of MTV Philippines, extending its music and entertainment role beyond television and radio operations.
Brand decisions
2010
Non-renewal and closure of MTV PhilippinesStrategyBackground
AYC operated MTV Philippines under a licensing arrangement with MTV Networks Asia, but later decided not to renew the agreement for the music channel.
Action taken
MTV Philippines stopped broadcasting shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010, and the service reverted to MTV Southeast Asia. AYC retained its relationship with Nickelodeon Philippines.
Aftermath
The decision ended AYC's direct operation of the Philippine MTV service while leaving the company connected to Nickelodeon and allowing it to continue its concert-management activities.
- Sale of U92 to TV5M&A
Background
AYC formerly operated the U92 station at 92.3 FM in Metro Manila.
Action taken
The station was sold to TV5 and relaunched as Radyo5 92.3 News FM.
Aftermath
AYC exited operation of the frequency, which later underwent additional operator and branding changes.
- Return of Radio High 105.9Strategy
Background
AYC formerly operated Radio High at 105.9 FM in Metro Manila.
Action taken
The frequency was returned to Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation, its original owner.
Aftermath
The station was subsequently branded Retro 105.9 DCG FM, and the frequency later moved to another operator and format.
Recent events
- 2010
MTV Philippines signs off and returns to MTV Southeast Asia[1]
Other
MTV Philippines ended its broadcast shortly before midnight on February 16, 2010. Its final music video was The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star," after which the service reverted to MTV Southeast Asia.
U92 is transferred to TV5 and relaunched as Radyo5 92.3 News FM[1]
M&A
AYC's former U92 station was sold to TV5, which relaunched the frequency as Radyo5 92.3 News FM.
Radio High 105.9 is returned to its original owner[1]
Other
AYC's former Radio High 105.9 frequency was returned to Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation and later used for Retro 105.9 DCG FM.
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