A significant milestone for industrial peace and labor welfare in the media industry was reached this Thursday, November 6, 2025, as TV5 Network, Inc. Management and the ABC-5 Employees Union officially signed their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the period 2025-2030.
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The ceremony, a culmination of intensive negotiations, solidified a commitment to strengthening the relationship between the network and its rank-and-file employees, ensuring the advancement of workers' rights and benefits for the next five years.
✍️ Key Figures at the Signing
The formal signing was graced by key representatives from both management and the union:
* Guido Xavier R. Zaballero, President and CEO of TV5 Network, Inc.
* Jane Jimenez-Basas, President and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.
* Daniel Emir R. Tumanon, Union Bargaining Panel President and Chairperson.
The presence of top leadership underscores the importance of this agreement, which follows a constructive series of negotiations that ran from September through October 2025.
š Significance of the 2025-2030 CBA
The ABC-5 Employees Union hailed the signing and ratification of the CBA as a "historic step" (makasaysayang hakbang) to establish and maintain a strong relationship between the union and its members, and to "promote the rights and welfare of the workers" (maitulong ang karapatan at kapakanan ng mga manggagawa).
Collective Bargaining Agreements are vital instruments that define the terms and conditions of employment, setting standards for wages, benefits, working conditions, and dispute resolution—all essential for fostering a harmonious and productive workplace. This CBA ensures that the employees of TV5 will benefit from mutually agreed-upon improvements over the five-year term, contributing to the network’s long-term sustainable viability and success.
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